The artisanal gin distillery reviving waste sake lees into new and exotic spirits has gained momentum in the beverages industry for its methods and exceptional quality. Hive Life spoke with the CEO and Co-founder of The Ethical Spirits & Co., Yuya Yamamoto, on what inspired the concept, the origins of his sustainability-focused spirits label, and […]

Hive Life sits down for a fun conversation with roller derby queens Milanie Becker and Snooky Wong, the energetic pair behind Hong Kong’s skate emporium, Madame Quad, and trailblazers in the local skate community!

Spotlighting one of Taiwan’s most influential leaders in the LGBT+ rights movement both locally and globally, Hive Life celebrates this Pride Month with the compelling force behind Taipei’s Pride Parade of the World and an organiser of WorldPride 2025, Darien Chen. 

Bracing originality in textile-making since 2018, Mari Jasmine and Tini Dahl are reinventing the traditional beach towel, releasing Flowe’s sustainable multi-purpose towels made from recycled waste that are mindful, creative, and environmentally conscious. 

Illustrator and digital creator Claudia Chanhoi challenges the taboo placed on women’s sexuality and their role in society, as she inspires conversations through her cheeky illustrations. Hive Life catches up with the artist behind @brainxeyes in a light and witty conversation exploring her passions, inspirations, recent NFT collectables, and more! 

Fast-paced urbanisation in APAC calls for the strengthening of innovation and investments in green infrastructure in order to build a sustainable ecosystem for the region’s pre-existing and emerging metropolises. 

Eco-consciousness in fashion has become widespread across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, spurred by the ongoing pandemic and growing consumer awareness. Celebrate Earth Month and explore the essential sustainable fashion and lifestyle labels leading the way in APAC’s path towards slow and mindful living. 

In an era of digital renaissance, 2022 is kickstarting a new breed of phenomenal event projects bringing together industry-leaders and paving the way for technological innovation. Enter the digital realm and step into the future with our guide to the upcoming NFT, blockchain, and crypto events happening in APAC in 2022.

Vivi Lin is the founder and CEO of With Red, the first nonprofit organisation in Taiwan to tackle period poverty and eliminate period stigma. 

Rachel Carrasco is a rising woman entrepreneur, the founder of luxury lifestyle marketing platform RACHE, and co-founder of bacon snack brand BAKEN. We catch up with Rachel on her experiences founding these businesses, the impact she is making, and how she is advocating for women’s empowerment.