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How AI is helping bring Hong Kong history to life on Instagram and beyond
Cultural preservationists use generative AI to breathe life into photos from the past, but does this practice promote or distort history?
1 Mar 2026 - 11:15AM
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All about TCM’s ‘miracle pill’ Angong Niuhuang Wan, and when not to take it
1 Mar 2026 - 7:15AM
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Feng shui advice, a mom’s path to pain-free movement: 7 Lifestyle highlights
26 Feb 2026 - 3:21PM
Hong Kong culture
What’s behind Hong Kong’s retro display craze sweeping shops and stations?
The transformation of a Wellcome supermarket branch into a viral photo hotspot highlights a growing nostalgia trend engulfing the city.
24 Feb 2026 - 12:15PM
Tourists gather around an old-school display at a Wellcome supermarket in Hong Kong’s Yau Ma Tei neighbourhood. Similar retro-themed displays are popping up all over the city. Photo: Dickson Lee
Chinese culture
Feng shui tips for all 12 Chinese zodiac signs for the Year of the Horse 2026
Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares where each Chinese zodiac sign can place items for good luck in the Year of the Fire Horse.
21 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
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Chinese culture
Feng shui advice for Snakes for luck in money, health and romance
Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares where Snakes can put lucky coloured items at home and work for luck in the Year of the Fire Horse.
20 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
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Feng shui advice for Dragons for a lucky, healthy Year of the Horse 2026
Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares where Dragons can put auspicious items at home and work for fortune in the Year of the Fire Horse.
19 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
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How can those born in the Year of the Dragon use feng shui to improve their luck in romance, wealth and health this coming year? Feng shui practitioner Andrew Kwan shares advice. Photo: Shutterstock
Chinese culture
When should you open your Lunar New Year red packets? The luckiest time, and why
It is considered rude to open lai see in front of the giver but don’t leave the red packets unopened for more than a couple of months.
18 Feb 2026 - 8:15AM
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Chinese culture
Feng shui advice for Rabbits for luck in money, health and romance
Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares where Rabbits can put lucky coloured items at home and work for good fortune in the Year of the Fire Horse.
18 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
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Chinese culture
Which zodiac signs must appease the tai sui in the Year of the Horse 2026?
Horses, Rats, Oxen and Rabbits clash with the tai sui in the Year of the Fire Horse. Here’s how you can mitigate the adverse effects.
17 Feb 2026 - 2:15PM
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Food and Drinks
8 lucky Lunar New Year foods to welcome the Year of the Horse
From dumplings shaped like gold ingots to longevity noodles, these traditional Lunar New Year dishes are eaten to invite good fortune.
17 Feb 2026 - 12:45PM
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A traditional shared Lunar New Year dish, poon choi is made from layers of premium ingredients and signifies fullness and prosperity. Photo: Ser Wong Fun
Chinese culture
Feng shui advice for Tigers for a wealthy, romantic Year of the Horse 2026
Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares where Tigers can put lucky coloured items at home and work for fortune in the Year of the Fire Horse.
17 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
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Chinese culture
What are the best days to start work after the Lunar New Year break?
Kick-start the Year of the Horse by returning to work on an auspicious day. A Hong Kong feng shui master reveals which days to avoid.
16 Feb 2026 - 12:15PM
Chinese culture
Feng shui advice for Oxen for love, health and money in the Year of the Horse
Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares where Oxen can put lucky coloured items at home and work for good fortune in the Year of the Fire Horse.
16 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
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Chinese culture
How Horses can find success with their 3 ‘enemy signs’ in the Chinese zodiac
The Rat, Ox and Horse signs are considered ‘enemies’ of those born in a Year of the Horse. Here’s how to build good relationships with them.
15 Feb 2026 - 8:15AM
Curiously, when two people born in the Year of the Horse are together, the effect is similar to an internal clash of energies. This can lead to severe self-sabotage and restlessness. Horse couples need to control their temper and channel more emotional investment into their partnership. Photo: Reuters
Chinese culture
Feng shui advice for Rats for the Year of the Horse, from career to love
Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares where Rats can put lucky coloured items at home and work for good fortune in the Year of the Fire Horse.
15 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
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3 days of Lunar New Year traditions, from red envelopes to the Kitchen God
Lunar New Year dates back 2,000 years and has many customs and traditions. Find out what to do on each day and why.
14 Feb 2026 - 12:45PM
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Feng shui advice for Pigs for good luck in the Year of the Horse 2026
Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares where Pigs can put lucky coloured items at home and work for luck in the Year of the Fire Horse.
14 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
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How can those born in the Year of the Pig use feng shui to improve their luck in love, money and health this coming year? Feng shui practitioner Andrew Kwan shares advice. Photo: Shutterstock
Chinese culture
Feng shui advice for Dogs for a romantic, healthy Year of the Horse 2026
Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares where Dogs can put lucky coloured items at home and work for good fortune in the Year of the Fire Horse.
13 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
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Artificial intelligence
Alibaba’s Qwen tops 120 million orders in 6 days amid China’s AI shopping battle
Campaign has sparked a behavioural shift towards AI-powered shopping, which Alibaba says is becoming a more popular lifestyle choice.
12 Feb 2026 - 5:07PM
Chinese culture
Feng shui advice for Roosters for the Year of the Horse, from love to health
Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares where Roosters can put household items for luck and to appease the tai sui in the Year of the Fire Horse.
13 Feb 2026 - 4:36PM
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Feng shui advice for Monkeys for good luck in the Year of the Horse 2026
Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares where Monkeys can put lucky coloured items at home and work for luck in the Year of the Fire Horse.
12 Feb 2026 - 4:23PM
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How can those born in the Year of the Monkey use feng shui to improve their luck in love, money and health this coming year? Feng shui practitioner Andrew Kwan shares advice. Photo: Shutterstock
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Feng shui advice for Sheep for luck in money and love in the Year of the Horse
Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares where Sheep can put auspicious coloured items at home and work for luck in the Year of the Fire Horse.
10 Feb 2026 - 12:11PM
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Feng shui advice for Horses for prosperity and love in the Year of the Horse
Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares where Horses can put lucky coloured items at home and work for good fortune in the Year of the Fire Horse.
13 Feb 2026 - 1:40PM
Chinese culture
How Rabbits can appease the tai sui in the Year of the Horse 2026
Rats will clash with the tai sui deity in the Year of the Fire Horse. Fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha reveals how they can improve their fortune.
10 Feb 2026 - 5:12PM
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