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Her grandmother used kombucha as a face toner. This US-based fermenter does the same today
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Her grandmother used kombucha as a face toner. This US-based fermenter does the same today

 03/01/2026
Reflections | Chinese diners’ preference for warm water over cold is not as ancient as you’d think
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Reflections | Chinese diners’ preference for warm water over cold is not as ancient as you’d think

 03/01/2026
Former restaurateur Lim Tse Wei releases his debut book on Singaporean food culture
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Former restaurateur Lim Tse Wei releases his debut book on Singaporean food culture

 02/01/2026
Chef ready to bring a plant-based take on Singaporean food back home to the Lion City
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Chef ready to bring a plant-based take on Singaporean food back home to the Lion City

 02/01/2026
Celery seeds’ many uses, from flavouring Bloody Marys and Indian food to treating gout
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Celery seeds’ many uses, from flavouring Bloody Marys and Indian food to treating gout

 02/01/2026
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, January 2-4
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5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, January 2-4

 02/01/2026
11 new Hong Kong restaurants in January 2026, from modern Japanese to Central Asian
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11 new Hong Kong restaurants in January 2026, from modern Japanese to Central Asian

 02/01/2026
Profile | How actor-singer Jordan Chan went from Hong Kong bad boy to patriotic family man in China
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Profile | How actor-singer Jordan Chan went from Hong Kong bad boy to patriotic family man in China

 02/01/2026
Chinese and Asian suppliers in limbo over fashion chain Claire’s bankruptcy
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Chinese and Asian suppliers in limbo over fashion chain Claire’s bankruptcy

 02/01/2026
China-Europe travel market’s resilience keeps Air France-KLM optimistic despite headwinds
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China-Europe travel market’s resilience keeps Air France-KLM optimistic despite headwinds

 02/01/2026
What will be the fashion trends of 2026? Think 1980s – big shoulders and maximalist style
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What will be the fashion trends of 2026? Think 1980s – big shoulders and maximalist style

 01/01/2026
K-pop stars BTS to reunite with March album and world tour after military service
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K-pop stars BTS to reunite with March album and world tour after military service

 01/01/2026
Is lateness a disorder or just plain rude? ADHD ‘time blindness’ is sparking debate
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Is lateness a disorder or just plain rude? ADHD ‘time blindness’ is sparking debate

 01/01/2026
6 health and wellness tips for 2026 – keep things simple, sleep and move more
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6 health and wellness tips for 2026 – keep things simple, sleep and move more

 01/01/2026
5 new Hong Kong coffee shops from which to start the new year in January 2026
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5 new Hong Kong coffee shops from which to start the new year in January 2026

 01/01/2026
Chinese zodiac predictions, secrets to a long and healthy life: 5 Lifestyle highlights
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Chinese zodiac predictions, secrets to a long and healthy life: 5 Lifestyle highlights

 01/01/2026
Mouthing Off | Abalone for a dollar? No wonder the aunties of Hong Kong love the Brands and Products Expo
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Mouthing Off | Abalone for a dollar? No wonder the aunties of Hong Kong love the Brands and Products Expo

 01/01/2026
Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for January 2-4
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Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for January 2-4

 01/01/2026
Where an Italian goes for pizza, pasta, Peking duck and proper coffee in Hong Kong
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Where an Italian goes for pizza, pasta, Peking duck and proper coffee in Hong Kong

 01/01/2026
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Desert sunsets, delays and dining car treats on a 43-hour train journey from LA to Chicago

 31/12/2025
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7 inspiring stories of perseverance and resurrection, from cancer fighters to an astronaut

 31/12/2025
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Verbier Festival Shenzhen debuts, plus other Greater Bay Area happenings in January 2026

 31/12/2025
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Supermoons, eclipses and more: a 2026 guide to the best night sky events to look out for

 31/12/2025
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Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for January 2-4

 31/12/2025
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Hong Kong callisthenics athlete on how the sport changed his life and what makes it special

 31/12/2025
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The Chinese cowboys challenging American Old West narratives through art and self-discovery

 31/12/2025
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The 12 best Asian films of 2025 ranked, from Ne Zha 2 to No Other Choice and Kokuho

 31/12/2025
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Why Hong Kong artist’s bedroom music-inspired solo exhibition is ‘about self-healing’

 31/12/2025
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George and Amal Clooney become French citizens to protect twins from paparazzi

 31/12/2025
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Review | Back to the Past movie review: Louis Koo, Raymond Lam lead nostalgic sequel to TVB series

 31/12/2025
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7 successful people born in the Year of the Horse from Jackie Chan to Ang Lee and Lu Han

 30/12/2025
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8 of the best new K-dramas to watch in January 2026, such as Can This Love Be Translated?

 30/12/2025
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Too cold to sleep? Expert tips for a good night’s rest when the temperature drops

 30/12/2025
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The rise of Hong Kong’s Asia Art Archive and the coming digitisation of its artefacts

 30/12/2025
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Local approaches to Ningbo cuisine at Yong Fu in Hong Kong and Shanghai

 30/12/2025
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An expedition cruise to Chile’s Cape Horn reveals awesome nature at the end of the world

 30/12/2025
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7 of the best arts stories of 2025, from a new Labubu to prize-winning Hong Kong pianist

 30/12/2025
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How Heated Rivalry’s recipe of hockey and queer romance made it a steamy success

 30/12/2025
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Disney+ K-drama Made in Korea: Hyun Bin, Jung Woo-sung in slick period political thriller

 29/12/2025
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John Skelley’s Harry Potter journey from Broadway understudy to star

 29/12/2025
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6 young artists are helping to reshape Australia’s iconic cultural institutions

 29/12/2025
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Master puppeteers show pulling power of Chinese Culture Festival’s mix of old and new

 29/12/2025
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How can you protect your brain health? Move, brush regularly, check your blood pressure

 29/12/2025
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How Chinese chef of 2-Michelin-star plant-based restaurant is redefining vegan cuisine

 29/12/2025
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How Stephen Chow and Donnie Yen reinvented Bruce Lee’s classic Chen Zhen in their own ways

 28/12/2025
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How Hong Kong’s wellness social clubs are redefining networking for young professionals

 28/12/2025
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How Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars season 2 stays ‘true to the original essence’

 28/12/2025
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Dish in Focus: French onion soup gratinated with Salers, Comté and Gruyère cheese at Somm

 28/12/2025
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The 15 best K-dramas of 2025 ranked, from Melo Movie to When Life Gives You Tangerines

 28/12/2025
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How surprise mega-hit Kokuho could make Japanese live-action movies global contenders

 27/12/2025
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Netflix K-drama Idol I: Choi Soo-young, Kim Jae-young lead K-pop-infused legal drama

 27/12/2025
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7 of the most popular food stories of 2025, including top Malaysian breakfasts

 27/12/2025
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Why Gen Z and millennial Christian influencers are increasingly appealing to young people

 27/12/2025
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Reflections | Chinese historical myths that are accepted as fact, and why they have endured

 27/12/2025
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What are the secrets to a long and healthy life? A longevity expert reveals

 27/12/2025
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Year of the Snake 11th month predictions for all 12 Chinese zodiac signs. Is your luck in?

 27/12/2025
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How Chinese artist Xu Beihong’s horse paintings have galloped through history

 27/12/2025
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Where to ring in 2026 in Hong Kong, from the Mandarin Oriental and Kimpton, to jazz at Zuma

 26/12/2025
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Review | Netflix K-drama Cashero review: Lee Jun-ho can’t save this messy superhero spectacle

 26/12/2025
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The Hong Kong films released in 2025 ranked from worst to best

 26/12/2025
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7 of Hong Kong’s best New Year’s Eve parties to see in 2026

 26/12/2025
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5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, December 26-28

 26/12/2025
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How The Joy Luck Club paved the way for Asian representation long before Crazy Rich Asians

 26/12/2025
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Maximalist cocktails are back as bartenders go beyond garish to create ‘something special’

 25/12/2025
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7 film stories from 2025 that readers loved, including Chow Yun-fat, Deanie Ip profiles

 25/12/2025
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7 stories from 2025 that made us feel good, including Jimmy O. Yang and Cantopop DJs

 25/12/2025
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What is the horse pose in yoga? Only ‘3 out of 10 students’ can do it, instructor says

 25/12/2025
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2025 was a tough year for Hong Kong’s bar industry, so how are new concepts carving a path forward?

 25/12/2025
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China Jinmao sells 5-star Ritz-Carlton hotel in Hainan’s Sanya for US$322 million

 24/12/2025
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How laughter is good for your heart, immune system, pain – even if it’s fake

 24/12/2025