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How a block of online text led to a cafe’s viral stardom
Tai Bo Cafe in Yuen Long has gone viral online thanks to a copypasta trend on Threads recommending their meat patties, and have seen customers from as far as Macau.
13 Dec 2025 - 9:03AM
Music
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European EDM festival Tomorrowland makes China debut in Shanghai
24 Nov 2025 - 4:17PM
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Labubu
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Labubu craze hits Singles’ Day in London
12 Nov 2025 - 3:08PM
Hong Kong
Jarvis Cocker’s record shop mishap moved the needle on vinyl revival
The Pulp frontman’s tumble helped boost desirability of the old-school music format, which many in the city now collect as a labour of love.
29 Oct 2025 - 3:15PM
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The Avengers of pop culture are floating into Hong Kong. And one of them is purple
Colossal inflatables turn the harbour into their paddle pool from October 25, plus a waterfront market of collectibles and games.
17 Oct 2025 - 6:15PM
Japan
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The underdog horse who won hearts, not races
Despite never winning a race, Japanese racehorse Haru Urara became a national and global icon, inspiring fans with her determination and perseverance.
9 Oct 2025 - 7:13PM
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VTubers: the virtual stars redefining entertainment
Behind the animated avatars are real people who offer a glimpse into the new industry and how they connect with fans on a deeply personal level, forming devoted communities worldwide.
27 Sep 2025 - 8:00AM
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VTubers: the virtual stars redefining entertainment
Already selling out concerts in New York, Hong Kong and Japan, VTubers are transforming what it means to be an entertainer, without ever revealing their real faces.
27 Sep 2025 - 12:10PM
Japan
The cult of cute: inside Sanrio’s multigenerational grip
Sanrio’s Kuromi and My Melody turn 20 and 50 this year. What explains the cross-generational pull of cute characters in a hyper-fast world?
28 Jul 2025 - 12:15PM
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