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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 31/12/2025
The 12 best Asian films of 2025 ranked, from Ne Zha 2 to No Other Choice and Kokuho
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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
Why Hong Kong artist’s bedroom music-inspired solo exhibition is ‘about self-healing’
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Why Hong Kong artist’s bedroom music-inspired solo exhibition is ‘about self-healing’

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

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

 31/12/2025
7 successful people born in the Year of the Horse from Jackie Chan to Ang Lee and Lu Han
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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
8 of the best new K-dramas to watch in January 2026, such as Can This Love Be Translated?
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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
Too cold to sleep? Expert tips for a good night’s rest when the temperature drops
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Too cold to sleep? Expert tips for a good night’s rest when the temperature drops

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

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

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

 30/12/2025
7 of the best arts stories of 2025, from a new Labubu to prize-winning Hong Kong pianist
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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
How Heated Rivalry’s recipe of hockey and queer romance made it a steamy success
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How Heated Rivalry’s recipe of hockey and queer romance made it a steamy success

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 27/12/2025
Where to ring in 2026 in Hong Kong, from the Mandarin Oriental and Kimpton, to jazz at Zuma
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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
Review | Netflix K-drama Cashero review: Lee Jun-ho can’t save this messy superhero spectacle
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Review | Netflix K-drama Cashero review: Lee Jun-ho can’t save this messy superhero spectacle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 25/12/2025
What is the horse pose in yoga? Only ‘3 out of 10 students’ can do it, instructor says
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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
2025 was a tough year for Hong Kong’s bar industry, so how are new concepts carving a path forward?
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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
China Jinmao sells 5-star Ritz-Carlton hotel in Hainan’s Sanya for US2 million
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China Jinmao sells 5-star Ritz-Carlton hotel in Hainan’s Sanya for US$322 million

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

 24/12/2025
How My Little Pony collectible trading cards took China by storm
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How My Little Pony collectible trading cards took China by storm

 24/12/2025
Meet the Korean viral ‘dancing conductor’ who says he’s not actually dancing
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Meet the Korean viral ‘dancing conductor’ who says he’s not actually dancing

 24/12/2025
7 popular 2025 stories celebrating Chinese culture, from seal carving to waffles and tofu
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7 popular 2025 stories celebrating Chinese culture, from seal carving to waffles and tofu

 24/12/2025
Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for December 26-28
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Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for December 26-28

 24/12/2025
As weight-loss drugs reduce appetites, US restaurants cut portion sizes
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As weight-loss drugs reduce appetites, US restaurants cut portion sizes

 24/12/2025
China’s Kuaishou hit by breach as explicit content floods live-streaming rooms
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China’s Kuaishou hit by breach as explicit content floods live-streaming rooms

 24/12/2025
Tours to visit Christmas movie locations in US state of Connecticut prove huge hit
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Tours to visit Christmas movie locations in US state of Connecticut prove huge hit

 24/12/2025
K-drama Love Me: Seo Hyun-jin leads slow-burn ensemble family drama with heavy emotions
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K-drama Love Me: Seo Hyun-jin leads slow-burn ensemble family drama with heavy emotions

 23/12/2025
Luxury EV built with Huawei outsells Porsche’s Panamera and BMW’s 7 series in China
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Luxury EV built with Huawei outsells Porsche’s Panamera and BMW’s 7 series in China

 23/12/2025
Review | Drones meet dancers in Hong Kong performance of Lucie in the Sky
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Review | Drones meet dancers in Hong Kong performance of Lucie in the Sky

 23/12/2025
Hong Kong’s AI-driven future and human past contrasted in 2 riveting projects
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Hong Kong’s AI-driven future and human past contrasted in 2 riveting projects

 23/12/2025
7 top health and wellness stories from 2025, from weight loss to fitness in old age
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7 top health and wellness stories from 2025, from weight loss to fitness in old age

 23/12/2025
Hong Kong’s Sigg Prize shared for the first time as M+ boss praises 2 ‘bold’ artists
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Hong Kong’s Sigg Prize shared for the first time as M+ boss praises 2 ‘bold’ artists

 23/12/2025
New Hong Kong restaurant Yurt brings Kazakhstan’s horsemeat tradition to the city
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New Hong Kong restaurant Yurt brings Kazakhstan’s horsemeat tradition to the city

 23/12/2025
HBO Max K-drama Villains: Yoo Ji-tae leads unconvincing counterfeiting crime thriller
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HBO Max K-drama Villains: Yoo Ji-tae leads unconvincing counterfeiting crime thriller

 22/12/2025
Big 3 auction houses report uptick in 2025 revenue, but Asia still lagging
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Big 3 auction houses report uptick in 2025 revenue, but Asia still lagging

 22/12/2025
Artist Hung Fai brings both control and chaos to solo Hong Kong exhibition
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Artist Hung Fai brings both control and chaos to solo Hong Kong exhibition

 22/12/2025
Mesa by José Avillez celebrates artistry of Portuguese cuisine in Macau
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Mesa by José Avillez celebrates artistry of Portuguese cuisine in Macau

 22/12/2025
Christmas 2025 gourmet catering packages in Hong Kong for all your holiday hosting needs
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Christmas 2025 gourmet catering packages in Hong Kong for all your holiday hosting needs

 22/12/2025
Need to pass gas after eating? How taking a short walk boosts digestion
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Need to pass gas after eating? How taking a short walk boosts digestion

 22/12/2025
7 of the best TV shows from 2025, from Netflix’s Adolescence to award-winning The Pitt
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7 of the best TV shows from 2025, from Netflix’s Adolescence to award-winning The Pitt

 21/12/2025
How Chor Yuen’s forgotten Hong Kong wuxia films mixed magic realism and complex heroes
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How Chor Yuen’s forgotten Hong Kong wuxia films mixed magic realism and complex heroes

 21/12/2025
Explainer | What is horse oil and why is it a popular skin treatment in East Asia?
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Explainer | What is horse oil and why is it a popular skin treatment in East Asia?

 21/12/2025
How strength training keeps a 71-year-old in top shape and what he teaches other seniors
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How strength training keeps a 71-year-old in top shape and what he teaches other seniors

 21/12/2025
Language Matters | Word of the Year 2025 choices reflect how virtual our reality has become
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Language Matters | Word of the Year 2025 choices reflect how virtual our reality has become

 20/12/2025
K-drama casting news about Lee Min-ho, Han Hyo-joo, Moon Ga-young and more
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K-drama casting news about Lee Min-ho, Han Hyo-joo, Moon Ga-young and more

 20/12/2025
10 Hong Kong bars offering creative Christmas 2025 cocktails
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10 Hong Kong bars offering creative Christmas 2025 cocktails

 20/12/2025
US singer marries sultan, Singaporean Chinese ‘least attractive’: 8 viral stories in 2025
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US singer marries sultan, Singaporean Chinese ‘least attractive’: 8 viral stories in 2025

 20/12/2025
Reflections | How Malaysia’s unusual creation still affects it today, and China’s idea of doing similar
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Reflections | How Malaysia’s unusual creation still affects it today, and China’s idea of doing similar

 20/12/2025
How to avoid gaining weight this Christmas while still enjoying great food
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How to avoid gaining weight this Christmas while still enjoying great food

 20/12/2025
How to use dried pomegranate seeds, or anardana, in stewed dishes, salads and more
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How to use dried pomegranate seeds, or anardana, in stewed dishes, salads and more

 20/12/2025
How Hong Kong horse riding charity’s equine therapy helps people with disabilities
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How Hong Kong horse riding charity’s equine therapy helps people with disabilities

 19/12/2025
In Rub’ al Khali, world’s largest sand desert, see dreamlike dunes and meet modern nomads
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In Rub’ al Khali, world’s largest sand desert, see dreamlike dunes and meet modern nomads

 19/12/2025
Review | Pass and Goal movie review: Gigi Leung leads wholesome, football-themed family comedy
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Review | Pass and Goal movie review: Gigi Leung leads wholesome, football-themed family comedy

 19/12/2025
Hong Kong or Singapore? Top pastry chef of new bakery Mimmo has a big decision to make
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Hong Kong or Singapore? Top pastry chef of new bakery Mimmo has a big decision to make

 19/12/2025
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, December 19-21
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5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, December 19-21

 19/12/2025
Profile | How 1990s Hong Kong sex symbol Veronica Yip turned soft-core infamy into mainstream fame
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Profile | How 1990s Hong Kong sex symbol Veronica Yip turned soft-core infamy into mainstream fame

 19/12/2025
Explainer | What is the winter solstice? History, food and how Hong Kong celebrates
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Explainer | What is the winter solstice? History, food and how Hong Kong celebrates

 18/12/2025
Drink in Focus: Tomatoberry Tree at Gokan
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Drink in Focus: Tomatoberry Tree at Gokan

 18/12/2025
New dating app Dateability is helping disabled and chronically ill people find love
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New dating app Dateability is helping disabled and chronically ill people find love

 18/12/2025
How Singapore’s BBQ hotspot Burnt Ends still has diners fighting for tables 12 years on
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How Singapore’s BBQ hotspot Burnt Ends still has diners fighting for tables 12 years on

 18/12/2025
A solo hike across America, must-try Christmas meals in Hong Kong: 7 Lifestyle highlights
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A solo hike across America, must-try Christmas meals in Hong Kong: 7 Lifestyle highlights

 18/12/2025
Mouthing Off | American cuisine better than Vietnamese, Korean, Singaporean? ‘Best’ list stirs tempers
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Mouthing Off | American cuisine better than Vietnamese, Korean, Singaporean? ‘Best’ list stirs tempers

 18/12/2025
12 new Hollywood movies to watch in winter 2025, from Hamnet to Song Sung Blue
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12 new Hollywood movies to watch in winter 2025, from Hamnet to Song Sung Blue

 18/12/2025