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Born and bred in Henan, China, MIAO Lan moved to Singapore at the age of 41 to begin a second chapter of her nursing career and life. Despite facing many obstacles, including objections from her loved ones, a language barrier and a very different working culture, she did well in her career and earned a specialist diploma in palliative care nursing. She became a Singapore citizen in 2018.
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Academic THANG Leng Leng harboured a teenage infatuation with all-things Japanese and spent most of her professional career researching Japanese society. Her interests in Japan are diverse and she is acknowledged globally as an authority on ageing, its challenges, and its impact on society.
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Eileen TAN entered the hospitality industry at the age of 17, at a time when the idea of women working in the sector was frowned upon. A strong sense of independence led her to work overseas, including a hotel in Tokyo as part of an exchange programme, and postings in China and Taiwan. Currently, she is employed by a real estate company involved in residential, commercial and hotel acquisitions and investments. Since 2020, she has served as a senior manager of the hospitality department for Asia.
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