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Bruce Springsteen, 75, at an October 2024 rally for Democratic Party presidential candidate Kamala Harris in the US state of Georgia. Springsteen credits his fitness to following the Omad (one meal a day) diet. Photo: Reuters

Health & Wellness

The Omad diet keeps Bruce Springsteen fit at 75. Would it work for you?

Eating one meal a day is an extreme version of intermittent fasting, and has potential benefits but also downsides, doctors say.

What are ‘enemy signs’ in the Chinese zodiac and which are the Snake’s?

Her 1,000-piece collection of Hong Kong memorabilia tells the city’s story

Chinese culture

Want better luck in the Year of the Snake? Pray to these 3 Chinese gods

Besides the tai sui and Jade Emperor, the gods of wealth, doors and kitchens are also appeased by those wanting the best shot at fortune.

A statue of the god of wealth stands in a forest in Nanjing, in China’s Jiangsu province. The god is one of the many guardian deities that Chinese people traditionally pray to during Lunar New Year for fortune, health, love and prosperity. Photo: Getty Images
A statue of the god of wealth stands in a forest in Nanjing, in China’s Jiangsu province. The god is one of the many guardian deities that Chinese people traditionally pray to during Lunar New Year for fortune, health, love and prosperity. Photo: Getty Images

K-drama

Squid Game 2 is already the third most watched Netflix series ever

The sequel to Netflix’s most successful series of all time clocked 165.7 million views in under four weeks, overtaking Stranger Things.

Chinese culture

All about the ‘Little New Year’ festival that precedes Lunar New Year

A key part of the Chinese “xiao nian” festival a week before Lunar New Year concerns the Kitchen God, who is also celebrated in Vietnam.

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Food & Drink

Spanish chef on new Hong Kong restaurant that isn’t ‘another tapas bar’

Edgard Sanuy talks about bringing Basque grill cooking to Hong Kong at Aire, how being a family man helps him and focusing on his legacy.

Dishes at Hong Kong Spanish restaurant Aire. Photo: Aire
Dishes at Hong Kong Spanish restaurant Aire. Photo: Aire

Chinese Zodiac

5 ways to beat bad luck predictions in 2025’s Year of the Snake

Every lunar year, certain Chinese zodiac animals offend the ruling deity and risk bad luck. Fortunately, there are ways to appease the deity.

Food & Drink

Why Netflix star chef Edward Lee hasn’t opened a restaurant in Korea

Korean-American Lee, a star of Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars and Chef & My Fridge, on a life-changing visit to South Korea with his mother.

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Chinese Zodiac

What’s ahead for Rabbits in the Year of the Snake, from money to health

Rabbits are in for a lucky financial year and should take chances to boost their career, but also consider buying health and travel insurance.

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Will Rabbits be lucky in the Year of the Snake? Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Travel & Leisure

‘Escapism and magic’: why more tourists are booking luxury train journeys

People’s love of slow travel, new experiences and vintage is behind the increasing popularity of ultra-luxury train travel.

A guard blows the whistle as a Belmond Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train from Paris to Venice departs. Photo: Belmond Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
A guard blows the whistle as a Belmond Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train from Paris to Venice departs. Photo: Belmond Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Chinese Zodiac

Should Year of the Snake be Year of the Cat? Ancient mural intrigues

A tomb over 700 years old in China has a mural with a cat, not a snake, among the zodiac animals, recalling Vietnam’s Year of the Cat.

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Food & Drink

British-Chinese author’s hopes for her A to Z of Chinese food

In An A to Z of Chinese Food (Recipes Not Included), London writer Jenny Lau picks apart food clichés to explore what it means to be Chinese.

Chinese Zodiac

Predictions for Tigers in the Year of the Snake, from lucky colour to income

Tigers will have a good year for career and income but risk having financial disputes, and will be less lucky with health and relationships.

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Tigers may have problems with health and relationships during the Year of the Snake. Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Health & Wellness

Traditional Chinese medicine remedies for colds, coughs, hair and more

Young TCM practitioners share tips on herbs and foods to help with everything from digestive, kidney and eye health to better hair and acne.

Hong Kong-based traditional Chinese medicine practitioner Elizabeth Yau says that by addressing specific imbalances, TCM herbal remedies can uplift energy levels, reduce stress, improve digestion and restore overall vitality. Photo: Instagram/tcm.elizabeth
Hong Kong-based traditional Chinese medicine practitioner Elizabeth Yau says that by addressing specific imbalances, TCM herbal remedies can uplift energy levels, reduce stress, improve digestion and restore overall vitality. Photo: Instagram/tcm.elizabeth

Chinese Zodiac

Rats’ lucky colour in Year of the Snake and predictions for love, money

People born in the Year of the Rat can expect to be rewarded for hard work, but need to balance that in their love lives.

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Arts

Weekend art getaway to Foshan, China – a 2-day itinerary for unique event

Just over an hour’s train ride from Hong Kong, Foshan is holding an art biennial that encourages people to explore its villages and islands.

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Arts

Year of the Snake 2025 predictions for all 12 zodiac signs. Is your luck in?

Feng shui master Tong Pik-ha gives her predictions, from the lucky colours to wear to which sign will have a bad year when it comes to love.

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Feng shui master Tong Pik-ha predicts the varying fortunes of people born under the 12 Chinese zodiac signs in the coming Year of the Snake. Illustrations: Victor Sanjinez
Feng shui master Tong Pik-ha predicts the varying fortunes of people born under the 12 Chinese zodiac signs in the coming Year of the Snake. Illustrations: Victor Sanjinez

Fashion & Beauty

Serpent-inspired shoes, dresses and accessories for Year of the Snake

From shoes to dresses and watches, some of the best fashion and jewellery items to wear for the coming Year of the Snake.

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Food & Drink

Explainer | What is umami? How the savoury flavour makes food taste better

One of the five primary human tastes, umami is a key feature of Asian – especially Japanese – cuisine commonly enhanced by dashi or MSG.

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Chinese culture

Year of the Snake 2025 predictions for Monkeys, such as a big career boost

Monkeys can expect career advancements – especially if they work with women or are in a women-led industry – according to Chinese geomancy.

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez
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Dylan So debuts in Papa as a young murderer troubled by voices

The 18-year-old Hong Kong actor has won over audiences playing a quiet high schooler – who kills his family.

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