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Filipino actress Nora Aunor at a photocall for “Sinapupunan (Thy womb)“ during the 69th Venice Film Festival in September 2012. Photo: AFP
The Philippines

Remembering Nora Aunor: actress, ‘rebel’ and the Philippines’ ‘Superstar’

Filipino screenwriter Ricardo Lee pays tribute to Aunor, who spent her career fighting stereotypes and giving voice to the marginalised.

TV shows and streaming video

How was Black Mirror’s Hotel Reverie made? Director on AI, love of old films

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Food and Drinks

MasterChef Italia’s first ethnically Chinese winner on food and identity

Wellness

How the ‘12-3-30’ treadmill workout is still helping people lose weight

Created by an influencer in 2019 to feel less overwhelmed at the gym, the workout has inspired thousands on their own weight-loss journeys.

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Influencer Kols describes how she used the 12-3-30 treadmill routine as part of her weight-loss journey, with tips for newbies to the gym on how to get started. Photo: instagram.com/healthkols
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Legco patriots’ budget criticism a warning that must be heard

If even patriotic lawmakers are saying that the people see only a self-serving government, then Hong Kong’s leaders have a big problem.

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Wellness

How to get your kids to sleep earlier and the signs of sleep deprivation

Teenagers are more sleep-deprived than ever, and mobile devices play a large role in this. Experts in adolescent sleep give parents tips.

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Fashion

White socks with sandals? How a once fashion faux pas is now all the rage

White socks are in vogue, with Gen Z stars from Billie Eilish to Paul Mescal wearing them – and the more exposed they are, the better.

A guest wears white socks with black shoes outside the COS show during New York Fashion Week on September 10, 2024. Wearing white socks with sandals used to be a big style no-no but not any more, thanks in part to celebrities who wear exposed white socks proudly. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
Tourism

10 great spots in Australia’s Top End for food, drink and nature

From a MasterChef Australia star’s restaurant to cruises in Kakadu National Park, an expert on the Northern Territory’s Top End shares tips.

Crime in Hong Kong

Opinion | Hong Kong must lead in reimagining safety for the AI age

AI has created a dangerous new frontier. The city needs urgent action to protect residents from falling victim to predatory scams.

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Wellness

How the little-known nutrient choline is vital for your mental health

Choline may lower the risk of dementia and mild cognitive impairment, and helps with gene expression, protein production and DNA repair.

Choline is a vital nutrient that helps with mental and physical health, but most people don’t get enough, says clinical nutritionist Katia Demekhina. Photo: Katia Demekhina
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | How Hong Kong’s leader could have better reassured a city anxious about tariffs

Lee must reassure Hongkongers and the world more convincingly that the city can and will make it through the prevailing uncertainty.

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Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu speaks to the media at the government offices in Tamar on April 8. Lee slammed the United States for undermining global trade and bringing risks and uncertainties to the world through its “reckless imposition of tariffs”. Photo: Sun Yeung
Wellness

She was on American Ninja Warrior in her 70s. How is she ageing so well?

Ginny MacColl, who was diagnosed with osteopenia in her 40s, says women are never too old to build muscle. Here’s how she does it.

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Become a K-pop idol for a day at Chinese ‘experience’ centre for US$45

At Shanghai’s Chen Go, K-pop fans can choose from 200 outfits, dance on special sets and sign autographs for ‘fans’ at a mock meet-and-greet.

United States

Opinion | What Trump got wrong with his ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs

The White House’s explanation of how it set the new tariff rates was based on unfounded premises and wrong assumptions.

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US President Donald Trump delivers remarks before signing an executive order on tariffs during an event in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington on April 2. Photo: TNS
Wellness

What is microcheating and are you doing it to your partner?

Microcheating covers things such as furtive social media chatting, which some consider a form of infidelity. But is it that important?

Is liking a co-worker’s photo on social media microcheating? One psychologist says microcheating could be anything short of a physical or emotional relationship if it involves a behaviour you cannot talk about openly with a partner. Photo: AP
Wellness

Take a photo of what food you have and let AI work out what you can cook

You’ve got the ingredients but what to prepare for you or your family? Free AI meal planning generators and apps can help get recipes.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s office segment to see faster turnaround than retail: Morgan Stanley

‘We think the Hong Kong office market is not structurally impaired,’ Morgan Stanley’s Praveen Choudhary says.

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Hong Kong transport

Opinion | Premium taxi fleets in Hong Kong not the answer to ride-hailing dilemma

Pandering to taxi industry interests does Hongkongers no favours and damages the reputation of an otherwise world-class transport network.

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Vehicles are parked at the Transport Department Vehicle Examination Complex at Tsing Yi as part of a Taxi Fleet Launching Ceremony on March 3. Photo: Dickson Lee
K-drama news

What did IU learn from Netflix’s When Life Gives You Tangerines?

Singer-actress IU talks about playing Ae-sun and Geum-myeong and what the K-drama taught her about living a successful and fulfilling life.

TV shows and streaming video

Profile | At 87, The Joy Luck Club star Kieu Chinh has no plans to slow down

The Vietnamese-American actress has been busy recently, appearing in TV series Dope Thief on Apple TV+ and movie Control Freak on Disney+.

Japan

Japanese female politician gets 8,000 death threats over menstrual care post

Experts say abusive messages reflect a deeper pattern of gender-based harassment aiming to silence outspoken women and are frequent occurrences.

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A woman in the Ginza district of Tokyo, Japan. Abusive messages targeting women who speak out are alarmingly frequent occurrences, says Chisato Kitanaka, an associate professor of sociology at Hiroshima University. Photo: AFP via Getty Images
Food and Drinks

Hong Kong’s 132-year-old tofu restaurant where people go silly for soy

At Michelin-recognised Kung Wo Beancurd Factory in Sham Shui Po, soy products from tofu pudding to soy milk are made fresh on site.

Renee So, the owner and director of Kung Wo Beancurd Factory, at the tofu restaurant and shop in the heart of Hong Kong’s Sham Shui Po neighbourhood. Photo: Kylie Knott
Hong Kong property

Rich buyers keep scoring Hong Kong luxury homes at stunning discounts

Plum properties sell for songs, but bargains may not last as demand for upscale homes is up 50 per cent from last year, agents say.

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Rare Legco drama shows lawmakers know Beijing is watching

The performances by a pair of veteran legislators suggest Beijing’s call for ‘capable’ lawmakers has been heard.

Malaysia

Opinion | Why Duterte drama should inspire Malaysia to reconsider joining ICC

If Malaysia is serious about its global legal credibility and commitment to justice, it must take this chance to return to the Rome Statute.

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A supporter of victims of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs holds a placard as she joins a demonstration in Manila, Philippines, on March 28, calling for the conviction of Duterte, who is currently under the custody of the ICC facing alleged crimes against humanity. Photo: EPA-EFE
Wellness

This teacher lost 36kg. Now she runs races that used to be impossible

Beth Trustrum could barely keep up with friends during walks. A Hong Kong trainer helped her lose weight, sleep better and get running.

Beth Trustrum trains with Ally van de Pol at Dragon Fitness in Sai Kung, Hong Kong. A former international school principal, Trustum used to weigh almost 100kg. Photo: Edmond So
Wellness

Free museum visits for health? This town will give you the doctor’s note

A novel medical option encourages patients to get physical and intellectual exercise, while the arts have been shown to boost mental health.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Low-altitude economy can soar if Hong Kong plays to its strengths

The city can leverage its R&D capabilities and regional connectivity while catching up on infrastructure and policy guidance – and act fast.

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