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The Charles K. Kao Auditorium, affectionately known as the “Golden Egg”, is the architectural centrepiece of the Hong Kong Science Park, in the New Territories. Photo: courtesy HKSTP

Hong Kong Science Park: Asia’s tech powerhouse celebrates 25 years

As Hong Kong’s premier science and technology ecosystem marks its silver jubilee, PostMag revisits the legacy of connection and invention that sustained 25 years of innovation, and meets the leaders driving the vision for the institution’s next chapter.

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Matt Richardson, founder and managing director of Big Top Hospitality, spent two weeks in Dublin, Ireland, mastering the art of the perfect Guinness pour, ahead of the opening of The Boar. Photo: Alexander Mak

Exclusive: The Boar brings British pub vibes to Hong Kong’s Elgin Street

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Nancy Kwan in 1969. Photo: SCMP Archives

Nancy Kwan’s enduring legacy – interview

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Tourists listen to a tour guide outside the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela, northwestern Spain. Photo: AP

How to be a good tourist; a guide for the modern traveller

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Cordelia Chung, chairman of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, photographed in front of the Charles K. Kao Auditorium, in Hong Kong Science Park, in the New Territories. Photo: Alexander Mak

This week in PostMag: legacies from Hong Kong to Hollywood and beyond

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Amahs in Hong Kong, in 1971. Many joined a family as a teenager and devoted the rest of their lives to serving that household. Picture: SCMP

Language Matters | Where Hong Kong got ‘amah’, old word for maidservant, from

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This year’s Angkor Empire Marathon saw participants race through misty forests and villages, and past ancient temples and rice fields, as dawn broke over Cambodia’s spectacular Angkor Archaeological Park.

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5 days in Seoul: what to do in South Korea’s capital, from palaces to DMZ

South Korea’s capital is a sprawling mix of old and new. Here’s a 5-day itinerary to help first-time visitors see why the city is so special.

Visitors walks through the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul on June 21, 2026. (Photo by JADE GAO / AFP)
Malaysia

Reviving Kuala Lumpur: can Malaysia modernise without pricing out its past?

Urban renewal aims to regenerate the capital’s historic core, but polish and authenticity don’t always share the same street.

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Why Ulaanbaatar and Mongolia’s diverse regions belong on your travel bucket list

From Buddhist temples and cashmere shopping in the city to the Gobi dunes and pristine western peaks, here is how to explore Mongolia.

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Japan

Bears and pest control: how Japan is spending its departure tax windfall

Critics say the funds are being channelled into projects with limited direct benefit to travellers and question how the money is being spent.

A sign warning of bears is seen at the start of a hiking trail in Nikko, Japan, in July. Photo: AFP
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6 great places to visit during shoulder season, from Japan to Austria and France

Travelling in the autumn brings all kinds of benefits. Here are six places worth a visit in 2026, from magical Japan to welcoming Malta.

Thailand

Bites to bytes: Thai street food app feeds into hunger for authenticity

The Thai Street Gold Star app lists approved vendors, shows menus and gives users directions to each stall.

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Review | Discover the ultimate family escape at Raffles Bali

Bespoke experiences, including a personal butler, combined with Balinese wellness, luxury dining and stunning ocean views, await discerning travellers.

Poolside luxury at the Presidential Villa in Raffles Bali. Photo: Handout
Mainland China

Making tracks through China’s past and present

High-speed rail may have modernised journeys through northern China, but centuries of urban history are still in evidence on a pilgrimage from the capital to the caves used by a strengthening Communist Party.

The setting-up of the night market at Drum Tower Square, in Kaifeng, Henan province. Photo: Getty Images
Japan

Video | Chinese games among growing overseas presence at Comiket in Japan

Japanese-style animation and games made overseas, such as Blue Archive and Azur Lane, have become increasingly popular in Japan.

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This week in PostMag: let your mind wander with our autumn travel edition

From a sailing love story with Japan’s Sado Island, to a rail pilgrimage through China’s heartland and a stroll through the tourist-free streets of Amsterdam’s little sister city of Amersfoort, take some time out with us to consider your next trip away.

Japan

Sado Island’s cultural renaissance: a Japanese journey from exile to artistic haven

Having initially landed only to rest on a voyage to Hokkaido, a writer was so taken with this magical, welcoming Japanese island that he has been unable to resist repeat visits.

Futatsugame Beach, at the north end of Sado Island, Japan. Photo: Cameron Dueck
Luxury Hotels

Review | Upper House Chengdu blends Qing dynasty heritage with modern luxury

Formerly known as The Temple House, Swire’s urban sanctuary in Tai Koo Li pairs historic architecture with Michelin-starred teahouse dining.

Upper House Chengdu, formerly The Temple House, is the Chinese city’s go-to luxury hotel. Photo: Handout
Sri Lanka

Three-wheeling through Sri Lanka on a family tuk-tuk adventure

Cheap, naturally air-conditioned and undoubtedly a ‘fun-mobile’, a self-driven tuk-tuk provides the ultimate transport for travellers too young to appreciate the spiritual side of the Pearl of the Indian Ocean.

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How China’s Zhangjiajie aims to revive a US$296 million loss-making tourist site

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People await entry into Dayong Ancient City during its reopening last month. Photo: Handout
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China tops South Korea’s outbound travel charts as short-haul tourism surges

About 1.7 million South Koreans visited China in the first half of this year, up 16 per cent from the same period last year.

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These 7 lesser-known Korean snacks are trending among visitors

From pork rice soup to K-pop star Jennie’s favourite banana-flavoured snacks, these foods are trending across TikTok, Instagram and Reddit.

Hong Kong property

The Peninsula Hong Kong and Tokyo set for HK$2.1 billion revamp

No timeline has been set, but the operator says it will minimise disruption while preserving the heritage of its iconic Hong Kong hotel.

The Peninsula Hong Kong in Tsim Sha Tsui, which is set to undergo renovation. Photo: Sam Tsang
South Korea

Flying to South Korea? Brace for 80-minute wait at Incheon immigration

Surging foreign visitors and understaffed counters spark chaos and congestion at the airport.

Foreign passengers wait in line to clear immigration at the arrivals hall of Incheon International Airport’s Terminal 1 on Friday. Photo: The Korea Times
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Why Singapore’s record-breaking giant fire dragon goes up in smoke every 3 years

Unlike other dragon dance traditions, one Singaporean temple’s fire dragon exists within a cycle of creation, sacrifice and renewal.

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‘Not the typical Bali’: little-known beach to host 5-day annual design fair

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How international hotel chains are expanding in China’s ‘approachable’ segment

Global hotel groups are expanding into China’s midscale segment as price-sensitive travellers seek value without sacrificing brand trust.

Hilton’s upper-midscale Hampton brand has expanded rapidly in Shenzhen, with a footprint of 17 properties to date. Photo: Handout
Pakistan

Noted Nepali climber Nirmal Purja among 10 dead in Pakistan avalanche

Record-breaking mountaineer Purja and the 9 other climbers – from China, Nepal, Pakistan, Oman and the US – had been missing since Thursday.

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Nirmal Purja at Tribhuwan International airport in Kathmandu, Nepal in 2021. Purja has died in an avalanche in Pakistan, his company said on Saturday. Photo: AP
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Review | The Standard Pattaya Na Jomtien brings beachside luxury to the party town

The brand’s latest Thai oasis offers a playful, design-led escape to the coast, complete with vibrant interiors, a pine-fringed beach club, and fresh fire-grilled seafood.

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Could we see BTS, Blackpink, Exo and Stray Kids at the same Korean festival?

‘Fanomenon’, a South Korean mega-event planned for December 2027, will feature artists from all four of K-pop’s biggest entertainment labels.

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