What If Cities Shared Air Conditioning Instead?
Malaysia has been using district cooling for more than two decades, yet many people have never heard of it. Discover five surprising shifts that reveal how shared cooling infrastructure is transforming cities, attracting investment and shaping a more sustainable urban future.
Ten Pies Baked With Heart
What began as a love for cooking eventually grew into a passion for baking. In this interview, Ten Pies Bakery founder Aaron Lee shares how he overcame self-doubt, embraced the craft and built a bakery centred on quality, creativity and baking from the heart.
Beauty Begins With Good Health
Glowing skin and healthy hair don't begin with expensive beauty products. They start with the choices we make every day, from nutrition and sleep to exercise and preventive healthcare. Here's why lasting beauty is built on good health, and how healthcare providers are encouraging a more holistic approach to wellness.
Why Some Sustainability Strategies Succeed While Others Stall
Successful sustainability is rarely determined by technology or budgets alone. More often, it depends on leadership decisions. Drawing lessons from Walmart, Holcim and Enel, this article explores how organisations can turn sustainability from a compliance obligation into a long-term business strategy.
Xin Chao, Vietnam
Vietnam is more than bustling cities and iconic landmarks. From vibrant street life and rich culinary traditions to historic neighbourhoods and everyday encounters, this journey offers a fresh perspective on a destination where culture, heritage and local experiences come together to create lasting memories.
Van Gogh’s Alive: The Immersive Experience
What happens when one of the world’s most celebrated painters is reimagined through light, music and immersive technology? Van Gogh Alive transforms Vincent van Gogh’s masterpieces into multi-sensory journey, inviting visitors to step beyond the canvas and experience art in an entirely different way.
Cheong Fatt Tze, the Blue Mansion
More than a striking blue landmark, the Cheong Fatt Tze, the Blue Mansion tells a remarkable story of heritage, architecture, and cultural exchange. Discover how one of Penang’s most iconic buildings continues to perserve the legacy of a visionary entrepreneur while inspiring generations of visitors.
Understanding Sustainability Beyond the Buzzword
Sustainability is often reduced to a buzzword, but its impact extends far beyond environmental initiatives. Discover what sustainability really means, why it matters to businesses, and how organisations can turn good intentions into meaningful action.
Exploring the Future of Health: Voice AI Technology
Voice AI is reshaping healthcare beyond virtual assistants. From streamlining clinical workflows to improving patient experiences, discover how conversational AI and voice-enabled technologies are transforming the future of healthcare while raising important questions around trust, privacy, and adoption.
Rethinking Dining: From Indulgence to Sustainability
Dining out is no longer just about taste and ambience. As sustainability becomes part of everyday decisions, restaurants, businesses, and consumers are beginning to rethink what it truly means to enjoy a meal without compromising the future.
Can Hospitals Survive Without Air-Conditioning?
Hospitals cannot simply switch off their air conditioning to reduce energy use. As cooling demand continues to grow, healthcare systems face the challenge of balancing patient safety with environmental responsibility. This article explores how hospitals across Asia are rethinking sustainable cooling through innovation, energy efficiency, and smarter infrastructure.
Satisfies the Soul, Frustrates the Intellect
Some startups are built around billion-dollar opportunities. Others begin by solving everyday frustrations. Discover how Deemples is helping golfers connect, build friendships and strengthen communities, one round at a time.
Are We Still at Home? What the Changing Food Industry Is Telling Us
Sustainable Food Asia is helping accelerate Asia’s transition towards a more sustainable food system. Discover how collaboration, innovation and ecosystem building are creating a more resilient future for food across the region.
ASEAN Is Building More Solar. But Can It Operate It Intelligently at Scale?
As ASEAN accelerates its renewable energy transition, the next challenge isn’t simply installing more solar panels, but it’s operating intelligently. Discover how Malaysian startup Airlytic combines drones, AI, and digital twin technology to transform solar asset management.
Exploring Dooran Dooran
What began as a visit to a durian farm became an inspiring lesson in entrepreneurship, innovation and branding. Discover how Dooran Dooran is reimagining Malaysia’s King of Fruits for the world.
What I Found When I Went Looking For My Roots
Explore the Malaysian Chinese Museum through a personal journey reflecting on heritage, identity, history andd the stories that shaped generations of Malaysian Chinese.
The City I Thought I Knew
I thought I knew Kuala Lumpur.
Turns out, I knew its skyline more than its story.
An OCBC heritage trail led me to rediscover how Kuala Lumpur got its name, the communities that shaped it, and why some of its most meaningful stories are hiding in plain sight.
From Xi’an to Perth: How the Terracotta Warriors Became a Cultural Bridge
Discover how the Terracotta Warriors travelled from Xi’an to Perth, becoming more than an archaeological exhibition but a cultural bridge connecting history, heritage, and people.
Hong Kong Through Fresh Eyes
Having grown up watching Hong Kong dramas, visiting Hong Kong for the first time rry eveal a ed far more than its iconic skyline. From bustling streets to historic neighbourhoods, every corner told a story of culture, heritage, and everyday life.