Left to their own devices
— December 2, 2014Social media and texting are here to stay, but youngsters shouldn’t let gadgets rule their lives, says developmental psychologist
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Protests Hit Hong Kong Retail
— December 1, 2014Overall retail sales, provisionally estimated at 38.3 billion Hong Kong dollars, rose 1.4 percent in October from a year earlier
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Three buzzy new London hotels
— November 15, 2014London has seen a slew of turbo-hyped hotels come on line this year, with each one offering more than a place to sleep. These properties are destinations in their own right with restaurants and bars that have some of Europe’s best buzz.
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Who are you, Mr Loo?
— November 9, 2014Admired abroad and loathed at home, little was known about this secretive, cunning Chinese art dealer until a surprising find was made in 2006
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Hong Kong protesters prepare to make – or repeat – history
— November 8, 2014The protest has gained broad public support since the government’s heavy-handed response on Sunday.
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Peek into the world of cybercrime
— November 2, 2014A new BBC series starting this weekend explores the vulnerabilities of the internet and how conmen or terrorists can hold all of us to ransom
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Retreat to Dalat
— November 1, 2014Breathe in the fresh mountain air and feast your eyes on the fascinating scenery of Dalat – this ‘City of Eternal Spring’ is a remarkable haven that calls for exploration
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Property: A Powdery Panacea
— November 1, 2014Luxury ski properties abound wherever there is a slope and some snow. They have become status symbols and private winter wonderlands – and Asian buyers are getting in on the action.
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Hong Kong Protests Pinch Retailers
— October 31, 2014The pro-democracy demonstrations that have lasted here for just over a month show no sign of coming to an end
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Hong Kong’s literary festival offers a packed programme of foreign and local writers
— October 25, 2014Hong Kong’s literary festival offers a packed programme of foreign and local writers. Kate Whitehead takes her pick
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Stand up and be counted
— October 23, 2014Living in Hong Kong gives comedians plenty of material
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US immigration debate
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