In celebration of Singapore’s 60 years of independence, Tatler looks at how the country continues to make an outsized mark on the world—not through scale, but through foresight and ambition. From tech visionaries and design trailblazers to cultural leaders and a decorated Paralympian, these individuals reflect the nation’s unique blend of agility, integrity, and global influence rooted in a strong sense of identity. Below, Paralympian Yip Pin Xiu talks about her journey as a record-breaking national athlete and the causes close to her heart

The overwhelming response to his leading role in the Netflix hit series ‘Mad Unicorn’ has significantly changed the life of Ice Natara Nopparatayapon. He believes this is the result of the power of storytelling through the vision of the creators and the dedication of every actor

Chikit “CK” Cheong, the young CEO who turned Fastwork into the largest freelancing platform in Southeast Asia, believes that courage is more important than skill, and that his most important goal in life is to repay the love he has for Thailand

From Bitcoin, blockchain, to carbon credits, Varit Bulakul of The Brooker Group is expanding his business into a full-service financial advisory firm, believing that digital assets represent a major opportunity for the financial world

A new wave of branchless, mobile-first banks is challenging the traditional model of banking. What benefits do digital banks have to offer, and how are they winning over millions of users?