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Nicole Tan

Nicole Tan

Intern, Culture
Nicole is a student at Northwestern University studying journalism and legal studies with a minor in political science. She was previously a reporter at the Medill Investigative Lab, Midstory and Young Post, as well as a print managing editor at The Daily Northwestern. Currently, she is a research fellow at the Local News Initiative, where she is researching local news deserts in the United States.

Happy birthday Maggie Cheung. As the former actress, who thrilled audiences with her acting skills and beauty, turns 59, we remember her top 5 on-screen looks.

Some in Gen Z are saying no to all alcoholic drinks, others drink little. Young people, and experts, explain why an entire generation is turning away from alcohol. The pursuit of fitness and wellness is one reason.

The debut show at the expanded Woaw Gallery in Hong Kong is a dialogue between two ultra-contemporary artists. It’s a space intended to foster community and conversation among artists, its owner says.

The sustainability of school meals is a hot topic in Hong Kong, and with caterers needing to import ingredients, education may be the key to ensuring students make responsible food choices.

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Dr Christopher See, a Hong Kong lecturer on anatomy, uses yoga to keep his students engaged and help them retain knowledge. Research assistant Charlotte Lin strikes yoga poses to illustrate See’s lessons.

Blackpink singer and older K-drama actor’s relationship draws a lot of comments, some excited and supportive, others critical, on social media. An expert explains the passions it has unleashed.

As Faye Wong turns 54, we look back at how the Cantopop star captured people’s hearts in Hong Kong and Asia by being herself and focusing on one thing: her music.

A new exhibition inspired by ukiyo-e art at Hong Kong’s Ben Brown Fine Arts gallery showcases five artists whose works contemplate the instability and ambiguity of the world we live in.

Brian Leung, the host of Hong Kong’s recently cancelled LGBTQ radio show We Are Family, reflects on 17 years of the programme, and why he’s not surprised about its abrupt axing.

To mark Donnie Yen’s 60th birthday, we remember the early career of the Hong Kong kung fu film star before the Ip Man movies made him a household name.

A 15-second cameo by Hong Kong actor Tony Leung in K-pop girl group NewJeans’ new music video for ‘Cool with You’, also featuring Squid Game’s Jung Ho-yeon, has generated delight online.

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‘The Travellers and The Listeners’, a part-theatre, part-art installation in Hong Kong, transports visitors to an ominous, desolate universe with live performers, recorded audio and visuals and a dreamlike setting.

The world’s best bartenders will come to Hong Kong for the Asia’s 50 Best Bars awards and to show off their skills at bars including Terrible Baby, Testina, Zuma, and award ceremony host, the Rosewood hotel.

Aibao, a giant panda in South Korea, has just given birth to twin cubs – but she is not the only panda China has loaned out. Here’s where you can see some of the others.

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Laws Knitters Studio in Hong Kong creates knitted art and souvenirs that reflect and honour Hong Kong’s culture – such as a tapestry series that draws inspiration from its buildings.

Sam’s Tailor in Hong Kong has made suits for celebrities for decades. Third-generation face of the business and TikTok star Roshan Melwani talks about using social media to draw a new generation of customers.

As Jacky Cheung Hok-yau turns 62, we recall the singer and actor’s best career moments, including the two occasions when he was named “bestselling Asian artist in the world”.

The 18-year-old former Chinese International School student blends K-pop, Indie, R&B and more together to create her own unique sound.

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