Vietnamese tea and cuisine were promoted in Greece through a series of cultural and promotional activities held in Athens and Piraeus.

Singapore has launched a dating platform for public officials, in its latest experiment meant to tackle declining marriage and historically low fertility rates.

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Tickets to the two opening-week performances of House of Swans, Anne Imhof’s first solo show in Asia, sold out well before its September 25 premiere at Hong Kong’s Tai Kwun heritage and arts centre. That is partly due to the venue’s capacity of 150 visitors per show, but also because the German visual artist, choreographer and performer has a sizeable following across both the art and fashion worlds. At the 2017 Venice Biennale, her transformation of the German Pavilion, adding raised glass...

Alpina Lounge & Wellness is at One Uptown Residences in Bonifacio Global City.

Every second counts when it comes to emergencies, and one of the most alarming situations a parent can experience is when their child suddenly falls ill or is injured. The best thing to ease that worry is a reliable and accessible emergency medical service that is designed around caring for kids.

October brings with it cooler weather and 12 new shows sure to keep K-drama fans very busy, from romantic comedies to mystery thrillers. Read on to find out what to watch over the next month. 1. Your Personal Taxi Lead cast: Cha Tae-hyun My Sassy Girl’s Cha Tae-hyun is back on screens in the heartwarming limited series Your Personal Taxi, based on a webtoon of the same name by Mose Lee. Cha plays a kind taxi driver who chauffeurs passengers and listens to their special stories. He helps his...

3.5/5 stars Philip Yung Tsz-kwong’s Cyclone is an alternately transgressive and lyrical drama charting the sexual escapades of a transgender woman fleeing her traumatic past. The film takes its name from the protagonist’s chosen alias – a literary allusion that may enlighten and confuse audiences in equal measure. It references Cyclone Mei, a fabled villainess from Louis Cha Leung-yung’s wuxia epic The Legend of the Condor Heroes. Forged by a tragic childhood into a ruthless killer, she is the...

Young people today have access to more information than any generation before them. With a few taps, they can learn something new, connect with people, discover communities, and explore almost any subject that catches their interest.

The Mable Mountain landscape site, located 8km from the city on the banks of the ancient Cổ Cò River, was formed as an island around 25 million years ago.

Are Yasser Marta and Robb Guinto going through a rough patch?

Wine and spirits commentator Cecilia Wong regularly contributes to various publications including Ming Pao Daily and Headline Daily and is president of the Hong Kong Wine & Spirits Writers Association. She spoke to Andrew Sun. Growing up in a family of passionate epicures – especially my father – food was never just sustenance. It was an education in seasonal nuances. As a wine and spirits critic, my approach to dining is all about curation. I dine for precision, texture and flavour...

Musician Nguyễn Quốc Trung talks to Việt Nam News reporter Lương Hương about his latest music project reflecting on his four-decade artistic journey.

Tucked away in an alley in Kyoto’s Gion district, Niku no Takumi Miyoshi – popularly called Nikushi no Miyoshi – is easy to miss. This small, unassuming establishment, opened by Tsutomu Ito is widely celebrated as a premier Wagyu destination, earning Michelin acclaim and legendary status among international gourmands. After establishing Miyoshi as a premier culinary location in Japan, Ito also opened q+M, a members-only French space in Kyoto specialising in Wagyu, and Kanegura, a more casual...

Following Patrick Garcia's "tell-all" interview with Ogie Diaz about his relationship with Jennylyn Mercado, her pregnancy, and their eventual split, Dennis Trillo took to social media to air some of his quick thoughts.

Patrick Garcia has broken his 18-year silence on his breakup with Jennylyn Mercado.

Sebastian's, the newest concept from the Antonio's group, is barely two weeks open at the ground floor of Edades in Rockwell, but already, its elegantly designed space is already bustling with patrons all looking for delicious food that Antonio's has become known for.

“The Love Hypothesis” is getting a book and film sequel!

Julius Brian Siswojo is as well known for co-founding Hong Kong’s pioneering hip-hop group 24Herbs as he is for championing skateboarding in the city. Having been “on the deck” – skateboarding, for the uninitiated – since 1988, the 52-year-old is acutely aware of the negative stereotypes associated with the culture: rebellious youths causing trouble in the streets late at night. But Siswojo, who says he does not drink, smoke or touch drugs, stays focused on a healthy lifestyle – not just for...

HCM City is seeking to strengthen its competitiveness as an international MICE destination by linking tourism more closely with trade, investment and international integration.

A familiar low-cost airline among Southeast Asian travellers, AirAsia describes Phú Quốc in its blog guide to travelling with young children as a destination that feels almost tailor-made for families, with beaches for relaxation, leisure attractions and a wide range of activities to engage children of different ages.

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] A lobster rises from a bank of ice, its long antennae reaching towards a golden deer. Cranes spread their wings behind it, while neat towers of shaved ice hold portions of seafood waiting for the pot. For a few minutes, at least, dinner looks almost too carefully arranged to disturb. This is postured hot pot, Chef Ye Hui’s speciality at Enchanté, MGM Macau’s Chinese private-dining restaurant. Ingredients that might...

Vũ Cao Đàm’s luminous silk painting has set a new auction record for Vietnamese art, highlighting the enduring appeal of works that bridge Vietnamese identity and modern artistic expression.

In the first nine months of 2026, Phú Quốc is estimated to have welcomed more than 8.57 million visitors, up 30.5 per cent year on year. These included more than 1.92 million international visitors, an increase of 60.2 per cent.

A shortlist of 15 finalists is scheduled to be announced on December 15, with the final five nominees announced on January 21, 2027.

Following a temporary hiatus, traditional 'hát giao duyên' singing has officially returned to Cửa Vạn floating village. The revival of this centuries-old call-and-response singing marks a vital step in preserving the bay's living heritage.

Heart Evangelista has emerged as the top celebrity voice in New York Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2027.

The term “Chinese cuisine” is an almost pointless label, encompassing as it does styles of cooking as diverse as Sichuan, Dongbei and Zhejiang, to name but a few. If thinking about a monolithic Chinese cuisine is inappropriate, does the same hold true for Guangdong’s Cantonese cuisine? Consider chicken. A classic Hong Kong-style preparation might see white-cut chicken cooked in a simmering aromatic stock so the meat is gently poached and the skin adopts a gelatinous layer. Further up the Pearl...

London-based fashion designer Katie Ko blurs the line between fashion and fine art, turning unconventional materials such as bamboo strips and preserved flowers into wearable narratives that seemingly defy gravity. Taffeta ruffles and feather-adorned layers explode from Ko’s silk bodices while other pieces evoke the elegance of porcelain. The 26-year-old also pays homage to her hometown, Hong Kong, which she left at 18. She says her 2025 spring/summer collection, “Chrysanthemum Dew”, was...

Dior creative director Jonathan Anderson showed metallic trousers, structured jackets and sheer feathered skirts in Paris to guests including Anya Taylor-Joy and Jennifer Lawrence.