Elim Chew: Innovator in Retail and Advocate for Youth Empowerment
Elim Chew, born in 1966, is a prominent entrepreneur and social advocate known for founding 77th Street, a renowned streetwear brand in Singapore. With a vision that combines fashion with social responsibility, Elim has become a leading figure in both…
Pfizer Inc.: A Legacy of Innovation in Pharmaceuticals
Pfizer Inc. is an American multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company based in The Spiral, Manhattan, New York City. Founded in 1849 by German entrepreneurs Charles Pfizer and his cousin Charles F. Erhart, the company initially focused on producing chemical compounds….
Novartis AG: Global Pharmaceutical Leader with a Legacy of Innovation and Controversy
Novartis AG, a Swiss multinational pharmaceutical company based in Basel, is one of the largest in the world, ranking fourth by revenue in 2022. Formed in 1996 from the merger of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz, it produces well-known drugs like Clozaril,…
Johnson & Johnson: Pioneering Healthcare Innovations Since 1886
Johnson & Johnson was founded in 1886 by brothers Robert Wood Johnson, James Wood Johnson, and Edward Mead Johnson, initially selling ready-to-use sterile surgical dressings. In 2023, the company spun off its consumer healthcare sector into a new publicly traded…
Gan Kim Yong: Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry
Gan Kim Yong has been a prominent figure in Singaporean politics, serving as the Deputy Prime Minister since 2024 and as the Minister for Trade and Industry since 2021. His extensive career includes key roles such as Chairman of the…
Lee Hsien Loong:Shaping Singapore’s Future Through Pragmatic Leadership
Dato Laila Utama Dato’ Lee Hsien Loong (born 10 February 1952) is a prominent Singaporean politician and former brigadier-general who has served as a senior minister since 2024. He was the third prime minister of Singapore from 2004 to 2024…
Loh Kean Yew: Singapore’s Badminton Star
Loh Kean Yew is a prominent Singaporean badminton player who gained international recognition after winning the men’s singles title at the 2021 BWF World Championships, becoming the first Singaporean to achieve this prestigious honor. His journey began in Penang, where…
Adele Tan Qian Xiu: Singapore’s Olympic Shooter and Mental Health Advocate
Adele Tan Qian Xiu OLY (born 31 March 1999) is a Singaporean Olympic shooter known for her remarkable journey in the sport and her candid advocacy for mental health. She represented Singapore in the women’s 10m air rifle event at…
Kadir Syed Abdul: Singapore’s Boxing Legend
Kadir Syed Abdul, born on February 16, 1948, made history as the first Singaporean to win a medal for boxing at the Commonwealth Games, securing a bronze. Throughout his illustrious career, Kadir not only represented Singapore at prestigious international competitions…
Who is Lawrence Wong Shyun Tsai: PM of Singapore
Lawrence Wong Shyun Tsai (born December 18, 1972) is the fourth Prime Minister of Singapore, assuming office in 2024. He has served as Minister for Finance since 2021 and represents the Limbang division of the Marsiling–Yew Tee GRC in Parliament…
Quek Siu Rui: Co-Founder of Carousell and Tech Visionary
Siu Rui is a co-founder of Carousell, leading Product and Marketing. Since launching in 2012 with Marcus Tan and Lucas Ngoo, he’s driven product strategy, international growth, and capital management. Passionate about technology and online commerce since age 13, Siu…
Rani Dhaschainey:Embracing Body Positivity and Leading Plus-Size
Rani Dhaschainey embraces the word “fat” as a neutral descriptor and celebrates body positivity. As the co-founder of The Curve Cult, she pivoted to a digital-first model during the pandemic, using social media to promote her plus-size fashion label and…