If you’re a student of typography, listen to the Design Pai, Bon Pai podcasts, or are just a Bangkok biking enthusiast, then you probably know Wee Viraporn, 35. He is the founder and director of the environmentally-focused graphic design studio Conscious, as well as a popular guest lecturer on graphic design and typography. Before speaking at next week’s Bangkok International Typography Symposium 2014 (Nov 14-16), Wee told us why typeface matters.

Chef Norbert Kostner, 69, was executive chef at the Mandarin Oriental for 40 years. And while his new role as culinary director is a lot more laid-back, he has no intention of retiring. Born in the remote Tyrolean village of Ortisei, Chef Norbert went on to cook for HM King Bhumibol and become a pioneering adviser to The Royal Projects. Here, he speaks to BK about his humble origins and shares his culinary philosophy.

One of the most successful and prolific American novelists writing today, Jonathan Lethem will be in town to speak at the Singapore Writers Festival. His work is sprawling and dynamic: from early genre-bending science fiction such as Gun, with Occasional Music (1994) and Girl in Landscape (1998), he has become a bonafide best-selling author in recent years with novels set in a strange, slightly surreal New York City: The Fortress of Solitude (2003), Chronic City (2009) and his most recent novel, Dissident Gardens (2013), among others. Here, he tells us why he dropped out of college, the books that bring out his inner fanboy and his one rule for writing.

There are 16 contemporary French films showing at the 4th Rendezvous with French Cinema starting late Nov. Here are the six we'll be lining up for.

Because we never need a reason for a spontaneous foodie getaway.

From Hello Kitty themed runs to Singaporean space travelers, here's what you missed this weekend in the Lion City. 

We caught up with Daniel Boey, known by some as the “Godfather of Singapore fashion”, and talked about his new memoir, The Book of Daniel: Adventures of A Fashion Insider.

We speak to veteran stage actress Janie Dee, who will be starring in the Globe Theatre's rendition of A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Esplanade Theatre. The talented thespian tells us how she started out in theater, her proudest stage moment and what alternative career route she would have chosen.

With this many spectacular hotels around Asia, you’ll never run out of places on your travel wish list. Here are a few of the most achingly beautiful hotels in the region. 

It isn't too late to get in on some spooky feasts with these dining and drink deals. Costumes optional.