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1 Hotel Tokyo’s design features plenty of natural materials such as stone and wood. Photo: Handout
Luxury Hotels

Review | The newly opened 1 Hotel Tokyo, a sustainability-driven hotel in Akasaka

1 Hotels – which has outposts in cities like London, Copenhagen, Melbourne and West Hollywood – has opened its first Asian location in Akasaka, Tokyo.

Food and Drinks

Dish in Focus: Beetroot – juniper – roses at Feuille

Russia

Floods kill 5 in Russia, thousands evacuated after dam wall breaks

China energy security

Premier Li Qiang pushes AI-powered, next-gen energy system amid global shocks

Beijing is moving to modernise the power grid, putting innovation and flexibility at the heart of its strategy.

Premier Li Qiang learns about the development of a new energy power base in southwest China’s Sichuan province, on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua
100 Top Tables: Cities of Gastronomy

Macau’s culinary festival blends luxury dining with sustainability

Restaurants across the Greater Bay Area are underlining their commitment to the environment by showcasing zero-waste kitchens, hyperlocal seafood and organic ingredients.

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Macau Government Tourism Office
Fashion

Q&A | Kim Jones on Areal, his new line with Chinese outerwear maker Bosideng

On a visit to Hong Kong, the British designer shares why his collaboration with Bosideng was years in the making – and why ‘Made in China’ is better than most people think.

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China trade

UK blocks China wind project on ‘national security’ amid tense business climate

The UK government cited security concerns but gave few details, leaving observers to question if geopolitical pressure shaped move.

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US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announce an agreement between the two countries on September 18, 2025, in Aylesbury, Britain. Photo: Reuters
Banking & finance

HKIC, Gobi Partners and HKU launch fund to back university research start-ups

Gobi-HKU Fund I makes first bets at launch, investing in robotics and AI drug design spin-offs born from university research breakthroughs.

100 Top Tables: Cities of Gastronomy

International Cities of Gastronomy Fest Macao launches 10-day celebration

As the city hosts the 10-day celebration, its centuries-old fusion cuisine is embracing a new wave of global chefs and bold ideas.

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Macau Government Tourism Office
100 Top Tables: Cities of Gastronomy

Young chefs are turning food traditions into tools for global change

Flora Igoe of the Youth Culture Programme is mobilising young chefs to safeguard food heritage and drive agrifood systems transformation.

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Macau Government Tourism Office
Indigenous fats like shea butter provide livelihoods for rural women producers in Africa, but are often unknown to or dismissed by consumers. Photo: Shutterstock
100 Top Tables: Cities of Gastronomy

How Unesco’s Creative Cities are reimagining tomorrow, from food to design

From Macau’s City of Gastronomy status to Unesco’s new focus on architecture, the UCCN is rewriting how cities harness creativity to shape their future.

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Macau Government Tourism Office
Denise Bax, secretary of the Unesco Creative Cities Network, says the concept of a “creative city” has evolved from an economic driver to a model of culture-driven sustainable urban development. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong vows to boost green finance and innovation role for sustainable growth

Finance chief Paul Chan says Hong Kong will channel capital and innovation into the global green transition for carbon-neutral development.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Opinion | Hong Kong’s border tourism push must not put Mai Po at risk

Any plan to open up the Frontier Closed Area requires a science-based approach and rigorous assessment of the impact on the nature reserve.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Veteran activist warns of ‘shrinking space’ for green advocacy in Hong Kong

Edwin Lau, The Green Earth founder, looks back at triumphs and setbacks of his 36-year career after resigning from director role last August.

Green Earth founder Edwin Lau says Hongkongers are living at the expense of next generations. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Doing Good

Hong Kong has more coral reef species than the Caribbean – and they’re worth saving

Decades after pollution devastated Tolo Harbour’s reefs, Chinese University’s Coral Academy is reviving their ecosystems.

Apple Chui, assistant professor in the School of Life Sciences at Chinese University. Photo: courtesy of Coral Academy
Hong Kong environmental issues

Opinion | To stay competitive, Hong Kong must embrace nature-based solutions

The government’s push for improved urban design is strategic and timely. Now it must turn ideas into action.

Climate change

Outside In | The end of an era at sea offers us a grim reminder on land

One of the biggest icebergs in recent memory is melting out of existence. Its silent fate mirrors the neglect of our biosphere.

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Asia travel

Beyond Angkor Wat’s allure: discovering Cambodia’s hidden gems

From authentic Khmer dining and luxe temple living at Anantara Angkor Resort, to Phnom Penh’s vibrant streets, riverside strolls and artisanal souvenirs.

A view of the pool at Anantara Angkor Resort. Photo: Handout
Indonesia

Why Indonesia’s waste-to-energy goal may not be ‘quick fix’ for landfill crisis

With billions to be spent on new waste-to-energy plants, critics are questioning the potential cost to Indonesian cities and the environment.

European Union

EU eyes nuclear energy again as oil prices soar amid Iran war

It was ‘a mistake’ to turn away from ‘a reliable, affordable source of low-emission power’, says EU chief, amid new funding - and protesters.

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China energy security

China vows to stabilise oil and gas output in new 5-year plan amid global risks

Amid Mideast instability and US$100 oil, China is mapping out strategic production bases, underpinning long-term energy security.

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A truck is loaded with coal in China’s Jiangsu province. Photo: AFP
Indonesia

5 die in Indonesia as rubbish mound collapses at nation’s largest landfill

Heavy rain triggered a huge avalanche of waste at the critical but overwhelmed site, with hundreds involved in a search and rescue operation.

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A worker stands amid rubbish at the site of a collapse at the Bantargebang landfill during a rescue operation in Bekasi, on the outskirts of Jakarta, on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
Style Edit

Style Edit: BMW iX3 rewrites the EV rule book on range and sustainability

Based on the carmaker’s Neue Klasse platform, the new model has a sleek design, advanced tech and 805km range, all while cutting emissions.

Paris Fashion Week

Paris Fashion Week 2026: Chloé’s ode to craft and Rick Owens’ dystopian glam

Stella McCartney celebrated the Year of the Horse with rock star dad Paul, Schiaparelli reprised surrealist tropes, and Rabanne went shabby chic.

China technology

Editorial | China steps up its clean energy push with electric ships

As the world’s largest shipbuilder and a leader in EVs and advanced batteries, the country is well placed to help clean up the polluting shipping industry.

The Gezhouba, China’s biggest all-electric bulk carrier, being launched in Yichang, Hubei province, on October 23, 2025. Photo: Xinhua
Extreme weather

Record-breaking? El Nino may return in 2026, making planet even hotter

However, scientists say there’s a risk of 2026 being ‘the warmest year on record even without El Nino, due to the global warming trend’.

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A waste picker drinks water while working at a rubbish dump on the outskirts of Jammu, India, during a heatwave in 2024. Photo: AP
Hong Kong environmental issues

Opinion | The high price of Hong Kong’s slow switch to electric buses and taxis

Slow electrification undermines the city’s green ambitions and squanders a chance to secure its role as a Greater Bay Area innovation hub.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Hong Kong wants ecotourism, not overtourism

After incidents of overcrowding at beach campsites during recent holidays, it is encouraging that the authorities are considering a booking system and fees.

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