Sometimes, we need a quick break to interrupt the trudge of monotony. Whether it’s a spot of shopping, the chance to absorb some history or just an idyll in the sun, here are some nearby destinations that are perfect for a brief escapade.
Some hobbies come with an exaggeratedly expensive price tag, while others are more of a personal pursuit towards accomplishing a lifetime goal. But, if there’s one thing that these top executives all share, it would be the luxury of being able to spend quality time to pursue one’s passions.
A most unpredictable medium, watercolour remains one of the art world’s greatest challenges. But, for masters like Chang Fee Ming, it is like casting veritable magic on canvas. The Peak speaks to him prior to his Christie’s exhibition, Chang Fee Ming: Weaving the World in Watercolour, to be held in Hong Kong this month.
Silverlake Axis’ Group Executive Chairman, Goh Peng Ooi, is Malaysia’s first tech billionaire. As an entrepreneur, Goh is inspirational; as an intellectual, however, he is peerless.
Vincent Chin, Senior Partner & Managing Director of The Boston Consulting Group South-East Asia, tells Michael Oh how the global management consultancy stays ahead of the competition.
With its long history of blending innovation and style, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s depth of innovation and authenticity is nearly beyond reproach. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t capable of crafting more artisanal watches. Daniel Riedo, CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre, reveals to The Peak about the art of keeping up with the times without having to forgo one’s identity.
