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The jewellery designer recalls how her grandfather, a farmer from southern China, built his fortune in Hong Kong, and how she got her big break at Cartier.
The jewellery designer recalls how her grandfather, a farmer from southern China, built his fortune in Hong Kong, and how she got her big break at Cartier.
Choose from colonial art-deco in the Capitol Building or Victoriana in Stamford House.
Choose from colonial art-deco in the Capitol Building or Victoriana in Stamford House.
His films have included various travel shows, an unsuitable matchmaking film and the first ever in-depth look at Air Force One.
His films have included various travel shows, an unsuitable matchmaking film and the first ever in-depth look at Air Force One.
You ring, you wait, you listen to a jingle over and over until it drives you insane, then you get disconnected – who doesn’t love that?
You ring, you wait, you listen to a jingle over and over until it drives you insane, then you get disconnected – who doesn’t love that?
Whether you are with your long-term partner, a new lover or travelling solo, people feel sexy in the privacy of luxury hotel rooms. Pampering yourself in a luxurious setting will soon spice things up again.
Whether you are with your long-term partner, a new lover or travelling solo, people feel sexy in the privacy of luxury hotel rooms. Pampering yourself in a luxurious setting will soon spice things up again.
Michael Board, a distance runner turned professional gambler turned Wall Street money manager, talks about how he came to be a ‘whale’ trainer to Hong Kong and Singapore VIPs.
Michael Board, a distance runner turned professional gambler turned Wall Street money manager, talks about how he came to be a ‘whale’ trainer to Hong Kong and Singapore VIPs.
There is no integrated strategy to prevent old people getting sick, report by UK centre says. Diet, loneliness and environment are neglected by a public hospital system focused on curing disease but always playing catch-up.
There is no integrated strategy to prevent old people getting sick, report by UK centre says. Diet, loneliness and environment are neglected by a public hospital system focused on curing disease but always playing catch-up.
Canadian television host Ryan Pyle turned a post-university trip into a career that has taken him from Tibet to Tanzania. ‘Leaving your phone and laptop behind and feeling the natural environment is really powerful,’ he says.
Canadian television host Ryan Pyle turned a post-university trip into a career that has taken him from Tibet to Tanzania. ‘Leaving your phone and laptop behind and feeling the natural environment is really powerful,’ he says.
Loss of volume in the outer vaginal lips is a common issue in women as they age, and can affect body confidence and subsequently sex life. A 30-minute labial filler procedure, however, can change all that.
Loss of volume in the outer vaginal lips is a common issue in women as they age, and can affect body confidence and subsequently sex life. A 30-minute labial filler procedure, however, can change all that.
High in antioxidants and packed with vitamins and minerals that can help your immune system, gut and heart, the trend for mushrooms is growing. We take a look at why we should have more of them in our daily diet, and suggest two recipes full of mushrooms.
High in antioxidants and packed with vitamins and minerals that can help your immune system, gut and heart, the trend for mushrooms is growing. We take a look at why we should have more of them in our daily diet, and suggest two recipes full of mushrooms.
The line between audience members and the actors will become increasingly blurred as the evening progresses at the immersive show dubbed ‘Silence of the Lambs meets Black Mirror’.
The line between audience members and the actors will become increasingly blurred as the evening progresses at the immersive show dubbed ‘Silence of the Lambs meets Black Mirror’.
People living and working remotely need reliability, security and affordability from their gadgets to be successful. Here is a shopping list of the latest and essential appliances to have.
People living and working remotely need reliability, security and affordability from their gadgets to be successful. Here is a shopping list of the latest and essential appliances to have.
I grew up in Britain, but I’m entirely Asian’ says the first writer in residence of the newly renovated Raffles Hotel Singapore.
I grew up in Britain, but I’m entirely Asian’ says the first writer in residence of the newly renovated Raffles Hotel Singapore.
Daniel Ole Sambu, a conservationist from the Big Life Foundation, talks about the impact of the Chinese demand for wildlife products, and why his Kenyan culture is turning its back on the teenage tradition of lion-killing
Daniel Ole Sambu, a conservationist from the Big Life Foundation, talks about the impact of the Chinese demand for wildlife products, and why his Kenyan culture is turning its back on the teenage tradition of lion-killing
Athletes have been taking them for years, but did you know you can also use electrolyte tablets to treat hangovers and recover from flights more quickly? We look at six popular brands of hydration tablets available in Hong Kong.
Athletes have been taking them for years, but did you know you can also use electrolyte tablets to treat hangovers and recover from flights more quickly? We look at six popular brands of hydration tablets available in Hong Kong.
Swedish life coach and author Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin says he realised many bedtime stories get children excited instead of encouraging them to relax so they can sleep. ‘I knew I needed to strike a balance.’
Swedish life coach and author Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin says he realised many bedtime stories get children excited instead of encouraging them to relax so they can sleep. ‘I knew I needed to strike a balance.’
Last year, Chinese scientist He Jiankui – dubbed ‘China’s Frankenstein’ – announced the birth of the world’s first gene-edited babies, unleashing a storm of criticism. But a bioethics expert says maybe it wasn’t an isolated event.
Last year, Chinese scientist He Jiankui – dubbed ‘China’s Frankenstein’ – announced the birth of the world’s first gene-edited babies, unleashing a storm of criticism. But a bioethics expert says maybe it wasn’t an isolated event.
Jet lag and chronic sleep loss increase the risk of lifestyle diseases, doctor says, and then there’s the radiation. There are some steps frequent fliers can take, though.
Jet lag and chronic sleep loss increase the risk of lifestyle diseases, doctor says, and then there’s the radiation. There are some steps frequent fliers can take, though.
People in Hong Kong use an estimated 105 million paper napkins, towels and wipes every day. An annual “No Tissue Day” is simply not enough to address the problem.
People in Hong Kong use an estimated 105 million paper napkins, towels and wipes every day. An annual “No Tissue Day” is simply not enough to address the problem.
Just like other activities, flying long distances is harder on your body when you’re older; follow these tips for a safe and trouble-free flight.
Just like other activities, flying long distances is harder on your body when you’re older; follow these tips for a safe and trouble-free flight.
‘I thought I would have so much time to read and write, but actually I spend a lot of time chopping wood, clearing ditches and repairing my road’, says British novelist Will Dean.
‘I thought I would have so much time to read and write, but actually I spend a lot of time chopping wood, clearing ditches and repairing my road’, says British novelist Will Dean.
Childhood trauma covers a wide range of abusive adult behaviours, but occupational therapist Kim Barthel is good at unpacking it and translating theories into practical advice.
Childhood trauma covers a wide range of abusive adult behaviours, but occupational therapist Kim Barthel is good at unpacking it and translating theories into practical advice.
Hydroponic farm units would let shops, restaurants, schools and households grow their own fresh produce, reducing need for imports; idea is the latest from team behind Hong Kong urban farm supplying restaurants fresh vegetables and herbs.
Hydroponic farm units would let shops, restaurants, schools and households grow their own fresh produce, reducing need for imports; idea is the latest from team behind Hong Kong urban farm supplying restaurants fresh vegetables and herbs.
A programme that uses nutrition, exercise, sleep and relaxation as therapy for type 2 diabetes will launch in Hong Kong in October, claiming most of those taking part will be able to reduce, or even stop, using insulin after the first weekend.
A programme that uses nutrition, exercise, sleep and relaxation as therapy for type 2 diabetes will launch in Hong Kong in October, claiming most of those taking part will be able to reduce, or even stop, using insulin after the first weekend.
Injustice, violence, the patriarchal exercise of power – 10-day festival offers a space to discuss serious issues but also a chance to reconnect; talks and workshops run the gamut from self-confidence to mother-in-law problems.
Injustice, violence, the patriarchal exercise of power – 10-day festival offers a space to discuss serious issues but also a chance to reconnect; talks and workshops run the gamut from self-confidence to mother-in-law problems.
‘I was on my knees and elbows, watching a steady stream of blood come out of my nose’ - the American MMA fighter turned ONE Championship vice-president has fought her way through life.
‘I was on my knees and elbows, watching a steady stream of blood come out of my nose’ - the American MMA fighter turned ONE Championship vice-president has fought her way through life.
Student leader’s first book in English to feature reflections on his political activism, letters from prison, and a call to the world to stand up for democracy’; he hopes it will explain Hong Kong issues to a wider audience.
Student leader’s first book in English to feature reflections on his political activism, letters from prison, and a call to the world to stand up for democracy’; he hopes it will explain Hong Kong issues to a wider audience.
Biomarkers are indexes in the body that scientists agree quantify ageing and tell us how far away disease is. There are dozens that can be tracked – we look at some of the most important ones.
Biomarkers are indexes in the body that scientists agree quantify ageing and tell us how far away disease is. There are dozens that can be tracked – we look at some of the most important ones.
At lifestyle company’s new Causeway Bay space, a soundscape room helps you seriously decompress, a plant-based menu helps you eat your way to good health, and tea drinking becomes a form of meditation.
At lifestyle company’s new Causeway Bay space, a soundscape room helps you seriously decompress, a plant-based menu helps you eat your way to good health, and tea drinking becomes a form of meditation.
Forget your downward facing dog, Ian Baker goes deep, explaining how yoga can change the course of a dream, and transfer consciousness as you die; his book is a rare written description of the six processes of Tibetan yoga.
Forget your downward facing dog, Ian Baker goes deep, explaining how yoga can change the course of a dream, and transfer consciousness as you die; his book is a rare written description of the six processes of Tibetan yoga.