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At 70, she’s now a powerlifter. How this retired teacher refuses to slow down
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At 70, she’s now a powerlifter. How this retired teacher refuses to slow down

 01/04/2026
Where does ma lai go come from and why is the classic dim sum dish so special?
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Where does ma lai go come from and why is the classic dim sum dish so special?

 01/04/2026
Review | The Super Mario Galaxy Movie review: Nintendo sequel looks great but lacks laughs
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Review | The Super Mario Galaxy Movie review: Nintendo sequel looks great but lacks laughs

 01/04/2026
Review | Netflix movie review: Humint – dynamic Korean spy thriller from Ryoo Seung-wan
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Review | Netflix movie review: Humint – dynamic Korean spy thriller from Ryoo Seung-wan

 31/03/2026
Top gourmet accolades affirm Hong Kong as a leading culinary capital
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Top gourmet accolades affirm Hong Kong as a leading culinary capital

 31/03/2026
Macau’s culinary festival highlights luxury dining alongside sustainability
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Macau’s culinary festival highlights luxury dining alongside sustainability

 31/03/2026
7 new major Los Angeles arts complexes set to open before 2028 Olympics
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7 new major Los Angeles arts complexes set to open before 2028 Olympics

 31/03/2026
Quanzhou – from the Maritime Silk Road to Unesco Creative City of Gastronomy
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Quanzhou – from the Maritime Silk Road to Unesco Creative City of Gastronomy

 31/03/2026
Gold by Serakai Studio’s new exhibition, ‘Certainly’, leans into today’s unpredictability
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Gold by Serakai Studio’s new exhibition, ‘Certainly’, leans into today’s unpredictability

 31/03/2026
What is autism? Understanding the spectrum, gut-brain connection, ‘masking’ and more
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What is autism? Understanding the spectrum, gut-brain connection, ‘masking’ and more

 31/03/2026
The origin of triads, from secret societies and brotherhoods to global criminal networks
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The origin of triads, from secret societies and brotherhoods to global criminal networks

 31/03/2026
Chinese coffee brands need more than low prices to compete with global players: analysts
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Chinese coffee brands need more than low prices to compete with global players: analysts

 31/03/2026
The scientists diving deep beneath Arctic ice to discover the secrets below
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The scientists diving deep beneath Arctic ice to discover the secrets below

 30/03/2026
Review | 22-year-old pianist Yunchan Lim wows the Hong Kong Arts Festival
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Review | 22-year-old pianist Yunchan Lim wows the Hong Kong Arts Festival

 30/03/2026
When a €2 million, 244-year-old violin flew on her lap on ‘spooky’ flight
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When a €2 million, 244-year-old violin flew on her lap on ‘spooky’ flight

 30/03/2026
Where is The Last Supper housed? The convent where Dominican friars still live
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Where is The Last Supper housed? The convent where Dominican friars still live

 30/03/2026
South Korea’s first major LGBTQ art exhibition lets queer artists have their voices heard
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South Korea’s first major LGBTQ art exhibition lets queer artists have their voices heard

 30/03/2026
Opinion | Hong Kong can draw on Art March’s success by keeping it authentic
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Opinion | Hong Kong can draw on Art March’s success by keeping it authentic

 30/03/2026
10 of the best new K-dramas to watch in April 2026, including Perfect Crown on Disney+
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10 of the best new K-dramas to watch in April 2026, including Perfect Crown on Disney+

 30/03/2026
Lisa Kudrow’s The Comeback tackles the use of AI and ageing in a changing TV world
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Lisa Kudrow’s The Comeback tackles the use of AI and ageing in a changing TV world

 29/03/2026
Monty Python’s Eric Idle, 82, on Spamalot return, losing friends and love for comedy
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Monty Python’s Eric Idle, 82, on Spamalot return, losing friends and love for comedy

 29/03/2026
Cow dung hotpot, anyone? China’s ‘dark cuisine’ dish has deep cultural roots
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Cow dung hotpot, anyone? China’s ‘dark cuisine’ dish has deep cultural roots

 29/03/2026
3 Anthony Wong films from the early 1990s that show the Hong Kong actor’s wide range
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3 Anthony Wong films from the early 1990s that show the Hong Kong actor’s wide range

 29/03/2026
Hong Kong’s daan tat, Singapore’s ice kachang: Asian foods make their way into global English
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Hong Kong’s daan tat, Singapore’s ice kachang: Asian foods make their way into global English

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 27/03/2026
10 new Hong Kong restaurants to try in April 2026, and a high-end sushi outlet in Macau
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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
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 27-29
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5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 27-29

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

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

 27/03/2026
Why video game God of War Sons of Sparta is a ‘coming of age’ for Mega Cat Studios
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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
Pokemon Pokopia on the Nintendo Switch is a ‘nuanced love letter to an entire genre’
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Pokemon Pokopia on the Nintendo Switch is a ‘nuanced love letter to an entire genre’

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

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

 26/03/2026
Hong Kong, now you don’t have to go to Bangkok for a boat noodle fix. ThongSmith is here
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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
Sir Alistair Spalding on turning a London wasteland into a cultural destination
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Sir Alistair Spalding on turning a London wasteland into a cultural destination

 26/03/2026
Mouthing Off | Why Noma chef Rene Redzepi’s downfall won’t spark a revolution against bad kitchen bosses
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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
Just 9 minutes a day: the mobility routine that can help you age better
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Just 9 minutes a day: the mobility routine that can help you age better

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

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

 26/03/2026
As the Iran war rages, will UAE remain a ‘safe haven’ for the arts? This expert thinks so
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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
Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026: Hong Kong’s The Chairman is No 1, Wing climbs to No 2
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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
Netflix documentary BTS: The Return highlights the K-pop kings’ comeback album
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Netflix documentary BTS: The Return highlights the K-pop kings’ comeback album

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 24/03/2026
The 10 most-watched Korean films ever, as The King’s Warden draws nearly 15 million film-goers
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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
What is Hong Kong’s N+ Museum? And why is it calling out the ‘cringe’ nostalgia trend?
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What is Hong Kong’s N+ Museum? And why is it calling out the ‘cringe’ nostalgia trend?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 23/03/2026
Review | Ready or Not 2: Here I Come movie review – Elijah Wood joins Samara Weaving for gory sequel
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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
Sexual fantasy, fan fiction, fairy tales: Hong Kong queer artists challenge norms
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Sexual fantasy, fan fiction, fairy tales: Hong Kong queer artists challenge norms

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

 23/03/2026