Biotechnology

30 Dec 2012

From landing the Curiosity rover on Mars after a 350-million-mile journey, to the discovery of the world's most wanted subatomic particle, the top 10 scientific achievements of 2012 have been...

US Supreme Court to decide if human genes can be patented

2 Dec 2012

The US Supreme Court agreed to consider whether human genes can be patented in an issue that has split the medical community and will shape the future of personalised health care and the...

China's formula for biotech innovation

28 Nov 2012

China has sought to balance its economic development with the need to invest in the well-being of its people, taking major steps to reform health care systems and extend vital services to its...

Putting Asia on alert as bioterrorism risk grows

20 Nov 2012

A global infectious disease outbreak involving a lethal pathogen - whether spread through a deliberate attack or originating from natural sources - could claim millions of lives and cause severe...

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Ankie Beilke says her love of fine wines improves with age

20 Sep 2012

Ankie Beilke grew up in Germany in a house with a wine cellar in the basement, so the model-actress developed her taste for wine at a young age. Now based in Hong Kong, her love of wine has not...

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China suspends 'GM rice' scientist pending further probes by ethics panel

Chinese health authorities have suspended a government researcher involved in a controversial genetically modified rice trial at a Hunan primary school and criticised the American research chief...

Health sector in Africa targeted

Chinese firms are poised to tap into the health sector in Africa after being already well established in mining, manufacturing, construction and finance.

Curd your enthusiasm

Cheese is often paired with the wine - usually a red - that remains in the glasses of diners in the interlude between the main course and dessert. With a bit of thought, this pairing can be made...

How a daring fine wine endeavour matured

Mandy Chan was born and raised in Canada but has strong ties to Hong Kong, where her parents live. When the financial crisis struck in 2008, she and her husband, Jason Ginsberg, saw a chance to...

The Corkscrew

When I look at a label, I often wonder how long that particular wine brand has been around. That is especially true when it comes to port; some bottles have been around for hundreds of years.

From blank slate to black sheep sake expert

Londoner Matthew Bradford, group beverage buyer of the Cafe Deco Group, started his F&B career at the age of 19 as a kitchen porter at Le Dome on Paris' Left Bank. He has since worked in other...