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Dim sum, brunch, ‘a sinful treat’: where a food lover eats in Hong Kong and abroad
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Dim sum, brunch, ‘a sinful treat’: where a food lover eats in Hong Kong and abroad

 04/03/2026
Should you retire? The mental health benefits of working past traditional retirement age
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Should you retire? The mental health benefits of working past traditional retirement age

 04/03/2026
Paying for a ‘head orgasm’: ASMR spas are taking off in the United States. Here’s why
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Paying for a ‘head orgasm’: ASMR spas are taking off in the United States. Here’s why

 04/03/2026
From Heated Rivalry to Two Strangers, how romcoms are taking over TV and theatre
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From Heated Rivalry to Two Strangers, how romcoms are taking over TV and theatre

 03/03/2026
Review | Sebastian Kaiser’s The Drunkard adaptation is chaotic, timely and fiercely alive.
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Review | Sebastian Kaiser’s The Drunkard adaptation is chaotic, timely and fiercely alive.

 03/03/2026
Review | Ultimate Revenge movie review: Hong Kong police-and-robbers drama is all brawn and no brains
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Review | Ultimate Revenge movie review: Hong Kong police-and-robbers drama is all brawn and no brains

 03/03/2026
Gripping London samurai exhibition explores Japan’s warrior class and cuts through myths
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Gripping London samurai exhibition explores Japan’s warrior class and cuts through myths

 03/03/2026
What do Black Myth: Wukong and Star Wars’ The Mandalorian have in common?
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What do Black Myth: Wukong and Star Wars’ The Mandalorian have in common?

 03/03/2026
6 new fairs, galleries and pop-ups making Hong Kong art week bigger and bolder
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6 new fairs, galleries and pop-ups making Hong Kong art week bigger and bolder

 03/03/2026
How Tubby Nugget went from silly doodle to viral sensation with 10 million fans
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How Tubby Nugget went from silly doodle to viral sensation with 10 million fans

 03/03/2026
Language Matters | Gen Z loves ‘Chinamaxxing’, but where does ‘maxxing’ come from?
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Language Matters | Gen Z loves ‘Chinamaxxing’, but where does ‘maxxing’ come from?

 03/03/2026
Review | Hoppers movie review: Pixar’s new animation is a hilarious, heartfelt animal Avatar
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Review | Hoppers movie review: Pixar’s new animation is a hilarious, heartfelt animal Avatar

 03/03/2026
Sex between Neanderthal men and Homo sapiens women drove our genetic make-up today: study
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Sex between Neanderthal men and Homo sapiens women drove our genetic make-up today: study

 02/03/2026
Who is Hikari, the Japanese director behind Beef and Brendan Fraser-starrer Rental Family?
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Who is Hikari, the Japanese director behind Beef and Brendan Fraser-starrer Rental Family?

 02/03/2026
Review | La Bella Otero led a wild life. This ballet in Hong Kong tries to tell her story
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Review | La Bella Otero led a wild life. This ballet in Hong Kong tries to tell her story

 02/03/2026
Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale 2026 shows kingdom’s cultural ambitions
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Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale 2026 shows kingdom’s cultural ambitions

 02/03/2026
She hated working at her parents’ Chinese restaurant. Now she’s made it viral
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She hated working at her parents’ Chinese restaurant. Now she’s made it viral

 02/03/2026
China AI boosts cancer screening, rare disease diagnosis
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China AI boosts cancer screening, rare disease diagnosis

 02/03/2026
What is the Lantern Festival? Plus 6 ways to celebrate it in Hong Kong in 2026
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What is the Lantern Festival? Plus 6 ways to celebrate it in Hong Kong in 2026

 02/03/2026
Why did Olivier Award winner Jethro Compton turn down Hollywood for Korean zombie musical?
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Why did Olivier Award winner Jethro Compton turn down Hollywood for Korean zombie musical?

 01/03/2026
Love ‘A Better Tomorrow’? The Hong Kong director and film that inspired it
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Love ‘A Better Tomorrow’? The Hong Kong director and film that inspired it

 01/03/2026
China’s Xiaomi launches premium smartphone 17 series globally to challenge Apple, Samsung
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China’s Xiaomi launches premium smartphone 17 series globally to challenge Apple, Samsung

 01/03/2026
Hong Kong group brings ancient Silk Road murals’ musical depictions to life
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Hong Kong group brings ancient Silk Road murals’ musical depictions to life

 01/03/2026
How AI is helping bring Hong Kong history to life on Instagram and beyond
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How AI is helping bring Hong Kong history to life on Instagram and beyond

 01/03/2026
5 new cafes and coffee shops to try in Hong Kong in March 2026
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5 new cafes and coffee shops to try in Hong Kong in March 2026

 01/03/2026
Explainer | How TCM’s ‘miracle pill’ is used to treat strokes, but experts urge caution
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Explainer | How TCM’s ‘miracle pill’ is used to treat strokes, but experts urge caution

 01/03/2026
What’s changed in Scrubs after 16 years and what’s the same as season 10 lands?
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What’s changed in Scrubs after 16 years and what’s the same as season 10 lands?

 28/02/2026
Why wild health raves will be one of 2026’s biggest wellness trends
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Why wild health raves will be one of 2026’s biggest wellness trends

 28/02/2026
Why expensive shampoos aren’t always the best for your hair
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Why expensive shampoos aren’t always the best for your hair

 28/02/2026
‘Mi-rae is so lucky’: why Blackpink’s Jisoo is jealous of Boyfriend on Demand character
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‘Mi-rae is so lucky’: why Blackpink’s Jisoo is jealous of Boyfriend on Demand character

 28/02/2026
Chronic pain lasts longer for women than men, study finds – and the reason is biological
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Chronic pain lasts longer for women than men, study finds – and the reason is biological

 28/02/2026
Reflections | After Andrew’s arrest, how high-born criminals were treated in ancient China
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Reflections | After Andrew’s arrest, how high-born criminals were treated in ancient China

 28/02/2026
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, February 27 to March 1
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5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, February 27 to March 1

 28/02/2026
Merodi is out – but Hong Kong’s shelves are full. Will Pop Mart find its next Labubu?
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Merodi is out – but Hong Kong’s shelves are full. Will Pop Mart find its next Labubu?

 28/02/2026
K-drama The Art of Sarah proves that, in Korea, luxury goods are ‘like an ID card’
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K-drama The Art of Sarah proves that, in Korea, luxury goods are ‘like an ID card’

 27/02/2026
8 of the best new K-dramas to watch in March 2026, including Netflix’s Boyfriend on Demand
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8 of the best new K-dramas to watch in March 2026, including Netflix’s Boyfriend on Demand

 27/02/2026
Fashion designer Shangguan Zhe on pushing boundaries and breaking habits to stay ahead
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Fashion designer Shangguan Zhe on pushing boundaries and breaking habits to stay ahead

 27/02/2026
How to use chervil, known as ‘French parsley’, and 2 delicious recipes
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How to use chervil, known as ‘French parsley’, and 2 delicious recipes

 27/02/2026
On This Day | Legendary Hong Kong actor Ng Man-tat dies at 70 in 2021 – from the SCMP archive
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On This Day | Legendary Hong Kong actor Ng Man-tat dies at 70 in 2021 – from the SCMP archive

 27/02/2026
12 new Hong Kong restaurants to try in March 2026, from bistros to boat noodles
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12 new Hong Kong restaurants to try in March 2026, from bistros to boat noodles

 27/02/2026
Profile | Why Michael Tse, Hong Kong actor behind Laughing Gor, is a lesson in resilience
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Profile | Why Michael Tse, Hong Kong actor behind Laughing Gor, is a lesson in resilience

 27/02/2026
How Pokemon took over the world as the beloved franchise turns 30
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How Pokemon took over the world as the beloved franchise turns 30

 27/02/2026
Chinese zodiac feng shui tips; a mom’s path to pain-free movement: 7 Lifestyle highlights
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Chinese zodiac feng shui tips; a mom’s path to pain-free movement: 7 Lifestyle highlights

 27/02/2026
Drink in Focus: ‘Water’ cocktail at Caprice Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
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Drink in Focus: ‘Water’ cocktail at Caprice Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong

 26/02/2026
Chris Pine and others turn to non-profit film fund to make movies with a conscience
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Chris Pine and others turn to non-profit film fund to make movies with a conscience

 26/02/2026
Women’s heart attack symptoms and risk factors differ from men’s. Here’s what to know
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Women’s heart attack symptoms and risk factors differ from men’s. Here’s what to know

 26/02/2026
Disney+ K-drama In Your Radiant Season: Lee Sung-kyung, Chae Jong-hyeop in romantic drama
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Disney+ K-drama In Your Radiant Season: Lee Sung-kyung, Chae Jong-hyeop in romantic drama

 26/02/2026
Why Hangzhou’s 2-Michelin-star Ru Yuan is ‘a restaurant unlike any other’
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Why Hangzhou’s 2-Michelin-star Ru Yuan is ‘a restaurant unlike any other’

 26/02/2026
Why flying makes you feel fatigued and expert tips to avoid mid-flight slumps
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Why flying makes you feel fatigued and expert tips to avoid mid-flight slumps

 26/02/2026
Mouthing Off | Hong Kong airport should stop overcharging for food. We’ve paid enough already!
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Mouthing Off | Hong Kong airport should stop overcharging for food. We’ve paid enough already!

 26/02/2026
Where an ‘immigrant mash-up kid’ eats in Hong Kong, from classic noodles to chaotic brunch
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Where an ‘immigrant mash-up kid’ eats in Hong Kong, from classic noodles to chaotic brunch

 26/02/2026
Review | Scare Out movie review: Zhang Yimou tackles national security in Chinese spy thriller
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Review | Scare Out movie review: Zhang Yimou tackles national security in Chinese spy thriller

 26/02/2026
‘It was insane’: Anderson .Paak on making his debut film K-Pops! and its family message
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‘It was insane’: Anderson .Paak on making his debut film K-Pops! and its family message

 25/02/2026
5 ugly takeaways from Netflix’s Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model
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5 ugly takeaways from Netflix’s Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model

 25/02/2026
Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for February 26-28
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Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for February 26-28

 25/02/2026
Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for February 27-March 1
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Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for February 27-March 1

 25/02/2026
K-drama Love Phobia: romantic comedy series takes a superficial look at AI dating
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K-drama Love Phobia: romantic comedy series takes a superficial look at AI dating

 25/02/2026
Parents of Hong Kong’s ‘Girl Behind the Face’ share their story for the first time
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Parents of Hong Kong’s ‘Girl Behind the Face’ share their story for the first time

 25/02/2026
What to do in China’s Zhongshan, a food and shopping paradise on Hong Kong’s doorstep
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What to do in China’s Zhongshan, a food and shopping paradise on Hong Kong’s doorstep

 25/02/2026
Indian author Amitav Ghosh publishes first novel in 7 years. Why so long?
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Indian author Amitav Ghosh publishes first novel in 7 years. Why so long?

 25/02/2026
Review | Trump is abducted by aliens and has Chinese ‘twin’ in chaotic Cantonese opera
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Review | Trump is abducted by aliens and has Chinese ‘twin’ in chaotic Cantonese opera

 24/02/2026
How ‘French Banksy’ JR plans to turn a famous Paris bridge into a massive cave
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How ‘French Banksy’ JR plans to turn a famous Paris bridge into a massive cave

 24/02/2026
Need help saving money? Your rich BFF, TikTok’s Vivian Tu, has tips and tricks
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Need help saving money? Your rich BFF, TikTok’s Vivian Tu, has tips and tricks

 24/02/2026
10 of the best movies from the 2026 Berlin film festival
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10 of the best movies from the 2026 Berlin film festival

 24/02/2026
Met Gala 2026: Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams among co-chairs
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Met Gala 2026: Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams among co-chairs

 24/02/2026
What’s behind Hong Kong’s retro display craze sweeping supermarkets, shops and stations?
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What’s behind Hong Kong’s retro display craze sweeping supermarkets, shops and stations?

 24/02/2026
Meta Gala 2026: Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams among co-chairs
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Meta Gala 2026: Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams among co-chairs

 24/02/2026
Why these Korean cafes in London are exploding in popularity
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Why these Korean cafes in London are exploding in popularity

 23/02/2026
Are you addicted to social media? How to recognise it and deal with your non-stop scrolling
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Are you addicted to social media? How to recognise it and deal with your non-stop scrolling

 23/02/2026
Review | Double Happiness movie review: Liu Kuan-ting, Jennifer Yu delight in clever wedding comedy
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Review | Double Happiness movie review: Liu Kuan-ting, Jennifer Yu delight in clever wedding comedy

 23/02/2026