Joseph Koh
Monocle’s rundown of the top 20 thrilling new design discoveries to experience now
Showcasing the best new wine bars, hotels, offices, retail openings and urbanism projects. Plus: We visit the restored Eames House in Los Angeles and catch a cogwheel railway in Austria.
A new wave of young Singaporean chefs is shooting for Michelin stars with hawker fare
Young restaurateurs are transforming hawker-inspired dishes into innovative fine dining, sparking debate over whether the Michelin Guide will finally recognise the city-state’s evolving culinary identity.
This year’s evolution of Singapore’s National Day song shows how the young country’s identity is shifting
Singaporeans belt out a new National Day anthem every year, but what do these patriotic tunes tell us about the city-state’s place in the world?
How one fax led to Jaime Daez building the Philippines’ fastest-growing bookstore
He became a print distributor almost by chance. Now he runs one of Philippine’s leading bookshop chains.
How one fax led to Jaime Daez building the Philippines’ fastest-growing bookstore
He became a print distributor almost by chance. Now he runs one of Philippine’s leading bookshop chains.
Is Singapore building the next Silicon Valley?
The new Punggol Digital District hopes to power the island's transition into a smart hub for cutting-edge technology.
Change of art: The National Gallery Singapore aims the spotlight at Southeast Asia
The team at this national gallery is showing the world new ways of looking at art.
From Singapore to Bangkok, community-centric shopping spaces are redefining retail
A new approach to shopping malls in Southeast Asia is setting the region’s retail offering apart from the rest of the world. Here’s why it works.
Interview: Future Impact curator Hunn Wai on showcasing Singaporean design in Milan
At its best, Milan Design Week serves as a forum for championing the best design from many countries. A case in point is Future Impact 3: Design Nation, backed by the DesignSingapore Council, which…
