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JJ Jarin: The ordinary, painted extraordinarily
Artist JJ Jarin reframes the mundane for his first solo show in three years at West Gallery
Anne Curtis proud of daughter Dahlia after singing recital: 'Our little girl with big dreams'
Anne Curtis couldn't help but express her pride after watching her daughter, Dahlia Amélie Heussaff, take the stage for a singing recital.
Free pickleball courts open at Quezon Memorial Circle
Quezon Memorial Circle has opened two new pickleball courts where Quezon City residents can play for free.
Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes proud of daughter Zia's singing performance
Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes are proud parents of their eldest child, Zia, who performed in a singing recital.
'The Notebook: The Musical' to return onstage in 2027
"The Notebook: The Musical" is set to return onstage in 2027.
Raymond Lauchengco’s first best friend is directing his concert
His sister, Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, takes charge of “We Built This City,” a musical tribute to Gen X
San Sebastián: Come for the scenery, stay for the food
San Sebastián, or Donostia as locals call it, is one of those destinations that makes you wonder why you haven’t visited sooner
Money over models: big fashion brand contracts seek range of AI rights
AI-generated fashion models present a tantalising opportunity for brands: the ability to create lifelike images for their retail websites while cutting costs by 90 per cent or more compared to photo shoots with human models. For the modelling industry, the technology poses an existential threat because of scant regulation governing the ownership or use of digital twins. Fashion models face the risk of unpaid replication of their image – or replacement by entirely synthetic models. Interviews...
What is ‘ferritin face’ and how does TCM view the trending ailment?
If you have dull skin, dark circles under your eyes or brittle nails, social media algorithms may be quick to diagnose you with “ferritin face”. Though not a formal medical diagnosis, the buzzy term has emerged as the latest viral beauty-and-wellness trend describing traits supposedly caused by low ferritin – the cellular protein that stores iron in the body. While iron deficiency anaemia frequently shows up with these visible symptoms, Western medical doctors caution that a complex metabolic...
Proper sleep, stay happy: Alex Eala shares secrets to glowing skin
HONG KONG -- While Filipino tennis star Alexandra Eala continues to impress on the court, eagle-eyed netizens have also taken notice of her striking looks and graceful demeanor, which they say could rival those of a beauty queen.
Hà Nội to be transformed creatively in festival of design
Hà Nội's heritage sites and public spaces will take on a new and attractive appearance at the hands of experts and artisans during the Hà Nội Festival of Creative Design 2026.
Tarmo Peltokoski begins HK Phil tenure with Mahler’s monumental Symphony No 8
Gustav Mahler’s rarely performed Symphony No 8, a work requiring such a large orchestra and choir it is known as “Symphony of a Thousand”, finally received its Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra premiere on Saturday, heralding an ambitious new chapter as the 26-year-old Finnish conductor Tarmo Peltokoski officially took the podium as music director. The 5pm performance at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre involved nearly 600 musicians and singers from six choirs: the Hong Kong Philharmonic Chorus; the...
Southversary 3 brings together local food and drink favorites at Ayala Malls Nuvali
From specialty matcha and Mexican horchata to tacos and artisanal gelato, Munch Meadows offers plenty to discover at South Trading Post's anniversary celebration.
Vietnamese culture shines at festival in Australia
Vietnamese Consul General in Perth Phạm Hải Anh called on the Vietnamese community there to preserve the language, family traditions and national values, actively promote Vietnamese culture internationally and encourage creativity to bring national culture closer to the world while harmonising tradition with modernity.
Walking therapy is making strides. What it is and why it’s good for mental and physical health
By Deborah Vankin Walking is my salvation. Vigorous solo walks through Griffith Park in Los Angeles are both my go-to exercise and meditations in motion. I regularly “walk the day off” there, or stroll around the city’s Silver Lake Reservoir after work to unwind. I do not listen to music or podcasts or even the news. Instead, I tune into my rhythmic footsteps and the medley of background noise: squawking birds, yapping passers-by, whooshing traffic. It’s soothing. But when a family member’s...
Up for some neighborhood Asian comfort food? Check out this Makati resto's refreshed menu
Sari Kitchen is welcoming diners to its refreshed restaurant concept, offering a selection of Filipino and Asian comfort food dishes in Makati.
Artist Oscar Chan examines religion, myth and trauma in haunting Hong Kong exhibition
After artist Oscar Chan Yik-long left Hong Kong for Europe – first to Paris, then Helsinki – in 2019, he did not return to the city for many years. Widely considered one of Hong Kong’s most promising young talents, Chan even missed his 2021 solo exhibition – a display of the gothic, monochrome works he is best known for – at Gallery Exit in Aberdeen, Hong Kong, because he could not bring himself to board a long-haul flight. What kept him away was fear. At the time, Chan was suffering from severe...
Doh Kyungsoo in Manila: Ticket prices, fan benefits for 'Day Off' concert in January
The ticket prices and fan benefits for Doh Kyungsoo"s concert in January 2027 have been announced.
Đà Lạt draws huge crowds for Việt Nam Jazz Heritage Festival
The 2026 Việt Nam Jazz Heritage Festival in Lâm Đồng Province attracted international and Vietnamese artists and musicians and thousands of music lovers.
HCM City seeks stronger institutions for urban culture, sports
HCM City is seeking stronger legal frameworks and more effective use of urban resources to develop cultural and sporting infrastructure in line with its rapid urban growth.
Cyberattack shuts down internet fan fiction library Archive of Our Own
One of the world's most popular fan fiction libraries has been dark for over a week after a cyberattack forced it offline, leaving millions of fans without access to their favorite stories.
'Stranger Things' prequel series 'Other Worlds' set for 2028
A new live-action prequel series set in the “Stranger Things” universe is coming to Netflix in 2028.
How we can be healthier with wearables
From happiness and stress to longevity and midlife health, insights from the Garmin Health Summit 2026 show how wearables are moving beyond fitness.
Coby Rosario is not just a kid on set
In his short film “Meurdona,” student filmmaker Coby Rosario explores what happens after a relationship’s honeymoon phase.
Fashion is not just about how you look, but what you stand for
The essence of circular fashion is to minimize waste, but it extends broadly into being more intentional about your choices.
Should you be worried about rhabdo?
After a 24-year-old woman passed away after the New York City marathon, rhabdomyolysis, the infamous medical condition, is trending once again.
A South African falls for Việt Nam’s cultural richness
Asked which Vietnamese cultural element has the strongest pull abroad, Kyler named cuisine without hesitation. For him, food is the easiest channel.
UNESCO expects Việt Nam to lead cultural cooperation initiatives
Lidia Brito, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Priority Africa and External Relations, praised Việt Nam’s contributions to education, science, culture and information, describing the 50-year partnership between Việt Nam and UNESCO as a sustained and increasingly substantive journey.
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