David Chiem, a Teochew Chinese child refugee from Vietnam, made port in Australia in 1975 against apparently unsurmountable odds. Despite the challenges of living in a foreign country, speaking a foreign tongue, he eventually thrived. The reason for his success? His father. Chiem recalls his father’s words to him as a child. “For every one […]
“We didn’t become Singapore’s number 1 event caterer by chance. Right from the start, we are firm on our values that would drive the company forward – excellent food, speedy service and impeccable set-ups.” Neo was brought up in a humble family, having to share a 3-room flat with 5 other family members. He was […]
“I didn’t plan on entering the food and beverage (F&B) industry. I wanted to be an artist because I loved painting,” shares George Quek, Chairman of BreadTalk Group, whose story is a classic rags-to-riches tale. After five years of military service, Quek left for Taipei to pursue his dream of being an artist. But as […]