Heng Swee Keat: Deputy Prime Minister & Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies, Singapore
Early Life and Education Heng Swee Keat was born on 15 April 1961 into a Teochew Chinese family in Singapore. He attended Raffles Institution and later received a scholarship from the Singapore Police Force (SPF) in 1980. This scholarship allowed…
Hayden Ng: Pioneering Singaporean Fashion Designer and Advocate for ASEAN Fashion
Hayden Ng , born on January 20, 1966, is a celebrated Singaporean fashion designer known for his innovative designs and significant contributions to the fashion industry. Educated at Saint Patrick’s School in Singapore, Hayden began his fashion journey early, laying…
Ashley Isham: Weaving Heritage into Modern Fashion
Ashley Isham (born Eshamuddin Ismail in 1976, Singapore) is a prominent fashion designer based in London. Known for his unique blend of modern aesthetics and traditional influences, Isham has made significant contributions to the fashion industry through his innovative designs…
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…