Hotels with history
— July 1, 2017If walls could talk
Just can’t get enough
One rehab clinic operating in Hong Kong has recorded a 30 per cent increase in the number…
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in: Books | July 11, 2017 Her place in the world
Korean-American author Han explores the interrelation of different cultures in her new book of short stories, and…
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in: Property & Architecture | June 28, 2017 Rob Wagemans
Founder Rob Wagemans’ designs are changing perceptions of how hotels, shops and now a Hong Kong residential…
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in: Hotels, Property & Architecture | June 27, 2017 Luxury on the waterfront
Hongkongers will be familiar with The Upper House, the hotel in Pacific Place that opened in 2009…
Travel
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Thunder and thrills
— March 1, 2017A trip to Victoria Falls provides excitement and inspirational views in abundance, writes Kate Whitehead
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All aboard, gourmands
— December 1, 2016Transporting travellers from London to Venice in style, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is making this fabled journey taste…
Business
Global Brands Group Aims for $5B
— June 14, 2017The company expects its growth to come organically and from new licenses.
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Hong Kong rents seen nearing bottom
— April 3, 2017Realtors predict the city’s rents will bottom out in the second half
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Room On Board
— March 8, 2017Annual Community Business report marking International Women’s Day highlights slow progress in rectifying gender imbalance on boards,…
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Alibaba’s shopping festival
— October 20, 2016The group estimates that about 40,000 merchants will participate in this year’s festival, including luxury brands such…
Gallery
Books
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Her place in the world
— July 11, 2017Korean-American author Han explores the interrelation of different cultures in her new book of short stories, and…
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History in the faking
— May 3, 2017British history professor and author Robert Bickers laments China’s redacting of historical documents, and says he’s proud…
Health
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Transcendental Meditation
— May 11, 2017At a recent lunchtime gathering in Central, TM instructor James Meade was asked what sets his HK$6,800…
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Rise and shine and rave
— December 18, 2016Daybreaker dancing is an early-morning dance party without the drugs or the drink. Morning’s when we’re most…
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It looks good, but is it nutritious?
— October 10, 2016Produce that is harvested when ripe and only travels a short distance will have higher nutritional value…
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Strip off and float away
— September 5, 2016Enter a flotation tank and you can separate your mind from your senses in complete safety and…
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Andy Neilson’s 40 years in Hong Kong
— June 22, 2017From a short stint as a policeman to opening a pub and a nightclub, to making toy…
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Chris Patten’s Hong Kong aide Kerry McGlynn
— May 19, 2017Australian former journalist Kerry McGlynn, the man behind Hong Kong’s branding as Asia’s World City, recalls the…
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‘Zombie flight’ theory on MH370 mystery
— October 9, 2016Christine Negroni believes lack of oxygen on the flight deck from decompression and the first officer’s failure…
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Unravelling your DNA is cheap and easy
— June 19, 2016Kate Whitehead wanted to know more about her ancestry – and was pleased by the results –…
Arts & Culture
Moonlight producer on his HK thriller
— April 6, 2017Andrew Hevia was a Fulbright scholar in Hong Kong when he bonded with fellow Star Wars fan…
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The last post
— February 28, 2017Intelligence Squared’s cultural debate will look at the pros and cons of social media and its place…
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Violinist Leo Phillips
— January 24, 2017The musician, who led the orchestra on the soundtrack to the film Philadelphia, has performed as leader…
People
Andy Neilson’s 40 years in Hong Kong
— June 22, 2017From a short stint as a policeman to opening a pub and a nightclub, to making toy…
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Chris Patten’s Hong Kong aide Kerry McGlynn
— May 19, 2017Australian former journalist Kerry McGlynn, the man behind Hong Kong’s branding as Asia’s World City, recalls the…
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Dial M for moreish
— March 9, 2017Her beloved M at the Fringe closed in 2009, but the restaurateur behind successful Shanghai and Beijing…
Hong Kong
Just can’t get enough
— July 15, 2017One rehab clinic operating in Hong Kong has recorded a 30 per cent increase in the number…
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Chris Patten’s Hong Kong aide Kerry McGlynn
— May 19, 2017Australian former journalist Kerry McGlynn, the man behind Hong Kong’s branding as Asia’s World City, recalls the…
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