Stories

She graduated into a financial crisis. Today she runs Shiseido Asia Pacific.

Nicole Tan (NBS/1997) is President & CEO of Shiseido Asia Pacific. She’ll tell you the title isn’t the easy part. The trade-offs behind it are where the real story lives.

Published on 10 May 2026

Staying ahead in Southeast Asia: NTU alumni on AI, biotech, and what it takes to compete

Two NTU alumni at the frontlines of AI and biotech share what is shifting in Southeast Asia – and what professionals need to keep pace. They speak ahead of the NTU Alumni Regional Conference in Bangkok on 11 July 2026.

Published on 08 May 2026

From curiosity to clarity: Business leaders’ journey into China’s innovation frontier

As China reshapes global business through rapid innovation, NTU Singapore has been bringing professionals and alumni on study trips to the country. Two alumni share their experiences of learning China’s transformation firsthand.

Published on 06 May 2026

Five years in, Best Foot Forward just had its strongest run yet

2,472 participants. 105,567km covered. S$284,000 raised for NTU students. The stories behind the numbers are worth reading.

Published on 30 Apr 2026

NTU alumni driving Asia’s clean energy shift

Asia's energy demand is rising. As Earth Day approaches, the urgency to meet it cleanly is clear. From Singapore's power grid to Vietnam's offshore wind, NTU alumni Stanley Huang and Pham Quoc Anh are driving that shift.

Published on 16 Apr 2026

From dusk to dawn, alumni walk in support of cancer patients

A group of 40 NTU alumni united to run and walk about 400km in an overnight charity relay event held in Singapore in March, raising funds for cancer patients.

Published on 09 Apr 2026

Finding the human edge in the age of AI

From exploring AI integration in the workplace to learning the art of rest, NTU’s second Alumni Learning Day served up a series of masterclasses on staying ahead, and a reminder that growth never really stops.

Published on 31 Mar 2026

Born into less but driven by more: the inspiring journey of alumnus Von Lee

From humble beginnings and limited resources, Von Lee’s story is one of resilience and determination. Despite the challenges he faced growing up, he was not discouraged and instead forged a path of success through hard work and unwavering spirit.

Published on 16 Mar 2026