Category: Bored / Interesting

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Hong Kong’s daan tat, Singapore’s ice kachang: Asian foods make their way into global English

 29/03/2026
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Sycophantic AI chatbots are trying so hard to please humans, they often give bad advice

 28/03/2026
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Wine from ‘Bordeaux of China’ Ningxia is on the rise but can it rival French bottles?

 28/03/2026
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Why midlife Hong Kong professionals are retraining as counsellors, therapists and coaches

 28/03/2026
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66-year-old sets off on 2,200km run around Peninsular Malaysia to honour his wife

 28/03/2026
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Reflections | How Imperial China’s armed escorts became the stuff of legend

 28/03/2026
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The next James Bond? Riz Ahmed’s Bait dives into one man’s desperate quest for fame

 27/03/2026
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3 stand-out indie Nintendo Switch 2 games coming soon, from Blighted to Mina the Hollower

 27/03/2026
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Popular YouTuber Kizuna AI is virtual. The screaming fans are not

 27/03/2026
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10 new Hong Kong restaurants to try in April 2026, and a high-end sushi outlet in Macau

 27/03/2026
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5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 27-29

 27/03/2026
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Profile | How Leslie Cheung broke all the rules to become Hong Kong’s greatest modern superstar

 27/03/2026
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Guide to Hong Kong art week; cultural Chinese dining in Sweden: 7 Lifestyle highlights

 27/03/2026
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Why video game God of War Sons of Sparta is a ‘coming of age’ for Mega Cat Studios

 26/03/2026
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Pokemon Pokopia on the Nintendo Switch is a ‘nuanced love letter to an entire genre’

 26/03/2026
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Drink in Focus: Tropical Spicy Brew at Friday After Class

 26/03/2026
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How California studio is helping autistic artists break into Hollywood

 26/03/2026
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Hong Kong, now you don’t have to go to Bangkok for a boat noodle fix. ThongSmith is here

 26/03/2026
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Sir Alistair Spalding on turning a London wasteland into a cultural destination

 26/03/2026
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Mouthing Off | Why Noma chef Rene Redzepi’s downfall won’t spark a revolution against bad kitchen bosses

 26/03/2026
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Just 9 minutes a day: the mobility routine that can help you age better

 26/03/2026
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Visa-free travel, rising foreign visitors boost luxury hotel growth in China

 26/03/2026
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‘Classic’ Cantonese, splurge-worthy Japanese: an art curator’s go-to Hong Kong restaurants

 26/03/2026
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As the Iran war rages, will UAE remain a ‘safe haven’ for the arts? This expert thinks so

 26/03/2026
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Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026: Hong Kong’s The Chairman is No 1, Wing climbs to No 2

 25/03/2026
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Netflix documentary BTS: The Return highlights the K-pop kings’ comeback album

 25/03/2026
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Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for March 26-28

 25/03/2026
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Banksy’s identity may have been revealed, but does this mean the ‘magic’ is over?

 25/03/2026
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Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for March 26-29

 25/03/2026
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Why Macau must protect its culinary heritage

 25/03/2026
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Review | They Will Kill You movie review: Zazie Beetz leads a delicious slice of midnight madness

 25/03/2026
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Review | Hong Kong performance of Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin subtle yet powerful

 24/03/2026
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‘Brilliant’: Chinese opera troupe’s retelling of ancient love story has a surprise ending

 24/03/2026
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The 10 most-watched Korean films ever, as The King’s Warden draws nearly 15 million film-goers

 24/03/2026
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What is Hong Kong’s N+ Museum? And why is it calling out the ‘cringe’ nostalgia trend?

 24/03/2026
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10 BTS pilgrimage spots in South Korea every Army should visit

 24/03/2026
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How Unesco’s Creative Cities Network is redefining urban development

 24/03/2026
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Year of the Horse second month predictions for all 12 Chinese zodiac signs. Is your luck in?

 24/03/2026
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The UN’s World Food Forum is building a new generation of changemakers

 24/03/2026
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Why Korean Englishman’s Josh and Ollie are perfect gastronomy fest ambassadors

 24/03/2026
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Macau’s representatives on UN’s Young Chefs Programme drive sustainability through food

 24/03/2026
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Tencent adds ClawBot plug-in to WeChat amid OpenClaw boom and privacy warnings

 24/03/2026
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2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide awards Hong Kong chefs with top honours

 23/03/2026
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How food shapes our health more than medicine. Doctors share healthy eating tips

 23/03/2026
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Review | Ready or Not 2: Here I Come movie review – Elijah Wood joins Samara Weaving for gory sequel

 23/03/2026
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Sexual fantasy, fan fiction, fairy tales: Hong Kong queer artists challenge norms

 23/03/2026
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Many ADHD, autism TikTok videos are ‘inaccurate’, study claims, leading to misinformation

 23/03/2026
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Macau gastronomy fest unites 39 Unesco cities, from Chengdu to Lucknow

 23/03/2026
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Opinion | To realise Hong Kong’s cultural potential, a global vision is essential

 23/03/2026
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How poor sleep can increase dementia risk and what to know about the links

 23/03/2026
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Project Hail Mary: Ryan Gosling, a rock alien and a US$200 million gamble

 22/03/2026
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How two of Benny Chan’s 2000s films bridged old-school stunts and modern Hong Kong action

 22/03/2026
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How to overcome your fear of flying as flight anxiety runs high

 22/03/2026
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Trailblazing Chinese restaurant in Sweden is showing what the culture is really all about

 22/03/2026
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The definitive SCMP guide to navigating Hong Kong art week

 22/03/2026
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Hong Kong artist inspired by swimming pools invites you to slow down

 22/03/2026
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A quick guide to sake, traditional Japanese drink that’s as nuanced as wine

 21/03/2026
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‘Most beautiful’ cloister in Rome hides a dramatic and dark past

 21/03/2026
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How new Hong Kong menopause support group aims to help women through difficult life stage

 21/03/2026
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Downton Abbey, Game of Thrones actors on starring in Cold War 1994, exploring Hong Kong

 21/03/2026
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Reflections | How the Hakka spread in China and beyond, their cuisine reflecting hard lives

 21/03/2026
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Being Chinese | In New York, ‘Chinese’ doesn’t begin to capture our many tastes

 21/03/2026
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K-drama casting news about Seo Kang-joon, Ju Ji-hoon, Kim Nam-gil and more

 21/03/2026
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5 art-inspired menus to indulge in during Hong Kong’s Art Month

 20/03/2026
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Feeling stressed? Let it out – literally – at Scream Clubs

 20/03/2026
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How DOA: Dead or Alive tried to create a new kind of blockbuster amid chaotic China shoot

 20/03/2026
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How to cook with annatto, saffron’s subtler stand-in – and 3 simple recipes that use it

 20/03/2026
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How a Hong Kong fish ball maker from Kowloon Walled City became a thriving family business

 20/03/2026
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5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 20-22

 20/03/2026
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How to meditate? Find the type that suits you and don’t expect enlightenment, experts say

 20/03/2026