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Arts & Culture
Hong Kong art show homage to Wong Kar-wai asks: can we be happy together?
In How to Be Happy Together, artists consider the human connections economic migrants make and the sense of homelessness engendered by exile.
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Squid Game 2 star on its ‘genius’ writer and ‘living with Gi-hun’
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5 new OCD research findings that could drive better treatment
24 Dec 2024 - 4:36AM
Arts & Culture
‘Right time, right place, right people’: Chow Yun-fat on his photography
Hong Kong actor talks about blending into a crowd to take street photographs, his inspiration, and his new show at Harbour City.
23 Dec 2024 - 7:15AM
For actor Chow Yun-fat, photography has become a passion. Photo: Harbour City
K-movies
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Hidden Face, a Korean erotic thriller, serves up scandalous fun
This sexy K-movie follows a conductor who sleeps with the replacement player for his cellist fiancée, who seems to have disappeared.
23 Dec 2024 - 1:15PM
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United States & Canada
Saturday Night Live takes on New Jersey’s ‘mystery drones’ in Bowen Yang skit
Show’s first Chinese-American comedian appeared in skit as part of SNL’s final episode of 2024, a nod to mysterious drone sightings in US.
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Family & Relationships
Nearly two-thirds of Korean women OK with being childless, survey finds
South Korea has world’s lowest fertility rate, and 65 per cent of women and 41 per cent of men say they could accept a life without children.
22 Dec 2024 - 9:45AM
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Commuters in South Korea, where more than 40 per cent of men and more than 65 per cent of women surveyed would be OK with not having children. The country has the world’s lowest fertility rate. Photo: Yonhap/dpa
K-drama
Lee Min-ho makes return to TV in Netflix space romcom When the Stars Gossip
The new series, set aboard a space station, boasts a production budget of US$34.5 million and aims to set a new standard for K-dramas.
23 Dec 2024 - 11:15AM
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Entertainment
3 of John Woo’s lesser known action films, one so violent it was shelved
A triad movie with a young Stephen Chow, a crude war film and a crime caper starring Leslie Cheung. These 3 Woo projects fly under the radar.
22 Dec 2024 - 4:15AM
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Health & Wellness
Light to moderate wine drinking could be as good as statins for your heart
It’s often said light to moderate wine drinking is good for heart health – but how much wine is that? Scientists have put a number on it.
23 Dec 2024 - 12:21PM
Family & Relationships
The volunteers for whom fixing old toys to give away is like therapy
Dozens of volunteers in Venezuela fix discarded toys for distribution to hospitals and schools in poor areas, and old people’s homes.
23 Dec 2024 - 7:15PM
Volunteers discuss the best way to restore a doll at the Hospital for Soft Toys in Venezuela, which fixes old toys to distribute to hospitals, schools in poor areas, and lonely old people in the economically strained country. Photo: AP
Gadgets
Automotive OS to the fore as drivers seek smartphone-style in-car features
Owners want their cars to be as functional as smartphones, and carmakers are working with software companies to make it happen.
23 Dec 2024 - 5:15PM
Health & Wellness
Hong Kong girl, 13, launches mentorship programme for girls in Africa
Climbing Africa’s highest peak inspired Emma Demopoulos, 13, to help Tanzania. She’s recruited international mentors for schoolgirls there.
23 Dec 2024 - 8:06AM
Health & Wellness
Year of the Snake retreat in Hong Kong to feature snake-themed exercises
The day-long fitness retreat taking place on Lamma Island before Lunar New Year will include strength-building, yoga and Muay Thai classes.
23 Dec 2024 - 4:15PM
K-drama
The 15 best K-dramas of 2024 ranked, from Queen of Tears to Squid Game 2
From a vigilante thriller to a period political drama, and Korea’s most awaited sequel, here is our pick of the top 15 K-dramas of 2024.
21 Dec 2024 - 7:12AM
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Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun in a still from Squid Game season 2. Photo: No Ju-han/Netflix
Entertainment
4 Macau shows that celebrate its heritage and Chinese culture
As casino city looks to turn itself into a cultural tourism destination, resorts put on art exhibitions and shows. Here are four of the best.
22 Dec 2024 - 4:18PM
Health & Wellness
How to ensure a happy Christmas for a loved one with dementia
The festive season can be confusing and noisy for those with dementia, but these expert tips will help everyone enjoy the occasion.
22 Dec 2024 - 4:15PM
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Arts & Culture
Why the coming Year of the Wood Snake could be lucky
With 12 animals and 5 elements, the Year of the Wood Snake comes around every 60 years, and 2025’s may be more favourable than 1965’s.
7 Dec 2024 - 8:37AM
A snake at a farm in Bangkok, Thailand. The next lunar new year will be a Year of the Wood Snake, which comes around every 60 years. The previous one, in 1965, saw dynamic change and upheaval. Are we in for more of the same? Photo: Getty Images
Health & Wellness
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Why ‘growing snakes’ – shingles – is so painful and how to prevent it
Shingles causes a rash that can feel like ‘being burned and electrocuted’ at the same time. We look at its symptoms, treatment and vaccine.
14 Dec 2024 - 1:15PM
Food & Drink
‘Mysterious’ fish famous in Fukuoka is sumo wrestlers’ favourite
When sumo wrestlers go to Fukuoka to fight, they eat longtooth grouper stew. A chef explains why the fish’s flesh is prized – and pricey.
2 Dec 2024 - 11:53AM
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Health & Wellness
Tips on ageing well from Singapore photographer, 58, who looks half his age
He’s 58 but looks 28 – what is Chuando Tan’s secret? Lots of water, lots of protein, exercise, a positive attitude and a little sunshine, says Singaporean photographer and influencer.
27 Jun 2024 - 2:41PM
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