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How to get an iPod and set it up as Apple’s music device makes a comeback
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How to get an iPod and set it up as Apple’s music device makes a comeback

 11/04/2026
Profile | Who is Byeon Woo-seok, the model turned actor starring opposite IU in Perfect Crown?
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Profile | Who is Byeon Woo-seok, the model turned actor starring opposite IU in Perfect Crown?

 11/04/2026
Hong Kong hairstylist’s cancer battle takes him and his brother on a crowdfunding campaign
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Hong Kong hairstylist’s cancer battle takes him and his brother on a crowdfunding campaign

 11/04/2026
How hypertension’s links to dementia make blood pressure control even more important
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How hypertension’s links to dementia make blood pressure control even more important

 11/04/2026
Reflections | How cremation became widespread in ancient China despite going against Confucian beliefs
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Reflections | How cremation became widespread in ancient China despite going against Confucian beliefs

 11/04/2026
2026 is the year of Zendaya, from The Drama and Euphoria to Spider-Man and Dune
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2026 is the year of Zendaya, from The Drama and Euphoria to Spider-Man and Dune

 10/04/2026
David Bowie’s former London home, where the pop star dreamed of fame, to open to the public
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David Bowie’s former London home, where the pop star dreamed of fame, to open to the public

 10/04/2026
How a Chinese takeaway kid brought Hong Kong-style French toast to London – with a twist
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How a Chinese takeaway kid brought Hong Kong-style French toast to London – with a twist

 10/04/2026
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, April 10-12
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5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, April 10-12

 10/04/2026
Profile | ‘Not pretty enough’? Joey Yung became one of Hong Kong’s biggest Cantopop idols anyway
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Profile | ‘Not pretty enough’? Joey Yung became one of Hong Kong’s biggest Cantopop idols anyway

 10/04/2026
Dish in Focus: Beetroot – juniper – roses at Feuille
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Dish in Focus: Beetroot – juniper – roses at Feuille

 10/04/2026
How Malcolm in the Middle reboot Life’s Still Unfair came into being – and keeps the crazy
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How Malcolm in the Middle reboot Life’s Still Unfair came into being – and keeps the crazy

 10/04/2026
Just 1 hour. How a single therapy session can help you overcome a problem
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Just 1 hour. How a single therapy session can help you overcome a problem

 09/04/2026
US for a jacket, US0 for tailoring. How demand for tailors is rising in the US
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US$20 for a jacket, US$280 for tailoring. How demand for tailors is rising in the US

 09/04/2026
China always a connector, unlike Europe’s colonisers, scholar says
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China always a connector, unlike Europe’s colonisers, scholar says

 09/04/2026
Gingle Wang’s rise to the top, apps that help fight jet lag: 7 Lifestyle highlights
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Gingle Wang’s rise to the top, apps that help fight jet lag: 7 Lifestyle highlights

 09/04/2026
Alcohol-free drinks are on the rise. Here’s what’s new on menus
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Alcohol-free drinks are on the rise. Here’s what’s new on menus

 09/04/2026
Still looking up: why HSBC Main Building remains a Hong Kong icon
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Still looking up: why HSBC Main Building remains a Hong Kong icon

 09/04/2026
Mouthing Off | Is stinky tofu ban for US restaurant discrimination or just lack of common scents?
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Mouthing Off | Is stinky tofu ban for US restaurant discrimination or just lack of common scents?

 09/04/2026
Wedge heels are back: how to wear the Y2K trend loved by Britney Spears and Paris Hilton
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Wedge heels are back: how to wear the Y2K trend loved by Britney Spears and Paris Hilton

 09/04/2026
Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for April 10-13
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Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for April 10-13

 09/04/2026
Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for April 9-11
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Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for April 9-11

 08/04/2026
Review | Arco movie review: Annecy Cristal winner is a Peter Pan-esque sci-fi tale for our times
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Review | Arco movie review: Annecy Cristal winner is a Peter Pan-esque sci-fi tale for our times

 08/04/2026
Latest ‘skillcation’ travel trend blends relaxation with self-improvement
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Latest ‘skillcation’ travel trend blends relaxation with self-improvement

 08/04/2026
What’s next for Japan’s plus-size scene as weight-loss drugs and AI continue to rise?
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What’s next for Japan’s plus-size scene as weight-loss drugs and AI continue to rise?

 08/04/2026
Chicken Egg Boy founder’s top Hong Kong food spots, from dim sum to sandwiches
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Chicken Egg Boy founder’s top Hong Kong food spots, from dim sum to sandwiches

 08/04/2026
How autistic Hong Kong violinist twins found joy and confidence in music
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How autistic Hong Kong violinist twins found joy and confidence in music

 08/04/2026
Opinion | Chinese youth are embracing Ching Ming with cultural confidence
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Opinion | Chinese youth are embracing Ching Ming with cultural confidence

 08/04/2026
Sold-out auctions suggest Hong Kong’s art market is back. But is it?
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Sold-out auctions suggest Hong Kong’s art market is back. But is it?

 08/04/2026
5 of Las Vegas’ best immersive hi-tech attractions
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5 of Las Vegas’ best immersive hi-tech attractions

 07/04/2026
Review | Pegasus 3 movie review: Shen Teng roars back in Han Han’s blockbuster racing sequel
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Review | Pegasus 3 movie review: Shen Teng roars back in Han Han’s blockbuster racing sequel

 07/04/2026
New film on M+’s giant screen asks Hongkongers to confront their imperial past
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New film on M+’s giant screen asks Hongkongers to confront their imperial past

 07/04/2026
Are food health trends like ‘fibermaxxing’ and ‘proteinmaxxing’ actually healthy?
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Are food health trends like ‘fibermaxxing’ and ‘proteinmaxxing’ actually healthy?

 07/04/2026
How Generation Alpha could save Hollywood as PG-rated films lead the way
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How Generation Alpha could save Hollywood as PG-rated films lead the way

 06/04/2026
‘A system of slavery’: ex-geisha apprentice on the dark side of the Japanese tradition
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‘A system of slavery’: ex-geisha apprentice on the dark side of the Japanese tradition

 06/04/2026
Extraordinary tale of Chinese-British collaboration revealed in new exhibition
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Extraordinary tale of Chinese-British collaboration revealed in new exhibition

 06/04/2026
Why internet use can actually lower your dementia risk
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Why internet use can actually lower your dementia risk

 06/04/2026
How Gingle Wang went from clueless novice to one of Taiwan’s top young actresses
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How Gingle Wang went from clueless novice to one of Taiwan’s top young actresses

 06/04/2026
How did Ann Hui bring Eileen Chang’s Love in a Fallen City and Eighteen Springs to life?
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How did Ann Hui bring Eileen Chang’s Love in a Fallen City and Eighteen Springs to life?

 05/04/2026
How food in Japan’s Okinawa evolved with Chinese influences to become ‘truly unique’
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How food in Japan’s Okinawa evolved with Chinese influences to become ‘truly unique’

 05/04/2026
Hong Kong bar maestro Jay Khan swaps cocktails for cameras for his first photo exhibition
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Hong Kong bar maestro Jay Khan swaps cocktails for cameras for his first photo exhibition

 05/04/2026
Why Singaporeans aged 60-plus are learning parkour
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Why Singaporeans aged 60-plus are learning parkour

 05/04/2026
How frequent fliers are beating jet lag using apps like Timeshifter and StopJetLag
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How frequent fliers are beating jet lag using apps like Timeshifter and StopJetLag

 05/04/2026
The Chinese Wine Awards elevate Ao Yun and other labels to the world stage
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The Chinese Wine Awards elevate Ao Yun and other labels to the world stage

 05/04/2026
Forced to stop selling stinky tofu, this Taiwanese restaurant fought back
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Forced to stop selling stinky tofu, this Taiwanese restaurant fought back

 05/04/2026
How Netflix is seeking the next Stranger Things after failed Warner Bros bid
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How Netflix is seeking the next Stranger Things after failed Warner Bros bid

 04/04/2026
K-drama casting news about Park Seo-joon, Park Eun-bin, Lee Young-ae and more
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K-drama casting news about Park Seo-joon, Park Eun-bin, Lee Young-ae and more

 04/04/2026
The tough choices Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto made for new movie
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The tough choices Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto made for new movie

 04/04/2026
How Seoul’s National Museum of Korea is pulling in record crowds
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How Seoul’s National Museum of Korea is pulling in record crowds

 04/04/2026
Crispy, chewy, soft: why texture, not taste, rules South Korea’s current viral food trends
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Crispy, chewy, soft: why texture, not taste, rules South Korea’s current viral food trends

 04/04/2026
Colon cancer survivor who became viral fitness trainer isn’t afraid of eating McDonald’s
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Colon cancer survivor who became viral fitness trainer isn’t afraid of eating McDonald’s

 04/04/2026
Reflections | History of Chinese flatbreads reflects how food has echoes of faraway places
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Reflections | History of Chinese flatbreads reflects how food has echoes of faraway places

 04/04/2026
Why Bridget Jones’s Diary feels so dated 25 years after the beloved romcom’s release
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Why Bridget Jones’s Diary feels so dated 25 years after the beloved romcom’s release

 03/04/2026
How 5 to 10 minute ‘exercise snacking’ sessions can get you fit and lower disease risk
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How 5 to 10 minute ‘exercise snacking’ sessions can get you fit and lower disease risk

 03/04/2026
Netflix K-drama Bloodhounds season 2: K-pop star Rain joins as a menacing villain
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Netflix K-drama Bloodhounds season 2: K-pop star Rain joins as a menacing villain

 03/04/2026
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, April 3-5
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5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, April 3-5

 03/04/2026
How Rocky’s Matcha founder built a blossoming tea brand after being told to quit coffee
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How Rocky’s Matcha founder built a blossoming tea brand after being told to quit coffee

 03/04/2026
Review | Netflix drama review: XO, Kitty season 3 – To All the Boys spin-off picks up after dip
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Review | Netflix drama review: XO, Kitty season 3 – To All the Boys spin-off picks up after dip

 02/04/2026
Why fierce mothers and violent monsters star in Joe Hsieh’s animated films
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Why fierce mothers and violent monsters star in Joe Hsieh’s animated films

 02/04/2026
How micro dramas work ‘like a TikTok trend’, leaving big studios in their dust
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How micro dramas work ‘like a TikTok trend’, leaving big studios in their dust

 02/04/2026
Leslie Cheung’s path to stardom, 10 new K-dramas to watch: 5 Lifestyle highlights
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Leslie Cheung’s path to stardom, 10 new K-dramas to watch: 5 Lifestyle highlights

 02/04/2026
Easter 2026 food highlights in Hong Kong, from Sunday lunch to hot cross doughnuts
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Easter 2026 food highlights in Hong Kong, from Sunday lunch to hot cross doughnuts

 02/04/2026
How this Hongkonger’s bakery is giving a remote Canadian town a taste of the city
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How this Hongkonger’s bakery is giving a remote Canadian town a taste of the city

 02/04/2026
On the Menu | Why making butter while you run has got social media churning with excitement
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On the Menu | Why making butter while you run has got social media churning with excitement

 02/04/2026
How this Hong Kong mother of an autistic son is helping others like him
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How this Hong Kong mother of an autistic son is helping others like him

 02/04/2026
Your Hong Kong food guide for Easter weekend
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Your Hong Kong food guide for Easter weekend

 02/04/2026
Where are Hong Kong’s best swings? This man who has tested over 200 sets knows
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Where are Hong Kong’s best swings? This man who has tested over 200 sets knows

 01/04/2026
Review | We’re Nothing at All movie review: Herman Yau’s grim social critique is too heavy-handed
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Review | We’re Nothing at All movie review: Herman Yau’s grim social critique is too heavy-handed

 01/04/2026
Your Hong Kong drinks guide for Easter weekend
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Your Hong Kong drinks guide for Easter weekend

 01/04/2026
5 new cafes and coffee shops to try in Hong Kong in April 2026
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5 new cafes and coffee shops to try in Hong Kong in April 2026

 01/04/2026