Strip off and float away
— September 5, 2016Enter a flotation tank and you can separate your mind from your senses in complete safety and come out with silky smooth skin.
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Not THAT Gordon Chang
— September 3, 2016Being mixed up with China sceptic is ‘the bane of my life’, says Gordon H. Chang, recently in Hong Kong, who sees America as both fearful of and attracted to China but unlikely to be eclipsed by the rising power any time soon
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Connectography
— July 1, 2016Parag Khanna, the well-travelled author of new book Connectography, can change the way you see the world, writes Kate Whitehead
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The “Brexpat” dilemma in Hong Kong
— June 25, 2016Britain leaving the EU will have a lasting impact for Europe. But what about Hong Kong, a territory with close ties to the country? Kate Whitehead speaks to expats to get their view.
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Hooters on defensive ahead of HK launch
— June 22, 2016Mike Warde, whose company plans to open 30 branches of American restaurant chain in East Asia, denies waitresses need big breasts to work there, but a job applicant tells a different story
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London property prices start to slide
— June 22, 2016Experts suggest Brexit, and a likely devaluation of sterling, could inadvertently make the city’s luxury units more attractive to overseas buyers
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Unravelling your DNA is cheap and easy
— June 19, 2016Kate Whitehead wanted to know more about her ancestry – and was pleased by the results – but also learned about her health
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Paris on mixing tracks, expanding her brand
— June 15, 2016Initially, the reality TV star turned celebrity DJ (or her PR team) wanted the most minimal interview possible ahead of her gig in Macau. But in person Hilton was more forthcoming than expected
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Nostalgia’s Guardian
— June 1, 2016He’s chairman of the oldest registered company in Hong Kong – that’s merely part of his day job – and Sir Michael Kadoorie still takes time to enjoy life to the full. As The Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels celebrates its 150th birthday, Kadoorie talks to The Peak about his early years in post-war Shanghai,…
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Keys to Beating Asian Slowdown:
— May 24, 2016Asia has hit brands hard, especially those in the luxury sector. With expectations that the economic woes will continue for another one or two years, the situation looks challenging. A new report offers not just a glimmer of hope, but some concrete suggestions for how to weather the storm.
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Child’s death sparks HospitalAdvisor
— May 20, 2016‘As a mother I will always feel guilty for making a choice that led to my son’s death,’ says Shalini Mahtani, founder of new website that rates city hospitals’ quality of care based on patient reviews
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History in the faking
— May 3, 2017British history professor and author Robert Bickers laments China’s redacting of historical documents, and says he’s proud to be labelled a ‘historical nihilist’ by Beijing
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Shanghai is the ultimate noir
— November 7, 2018Paul French has published two books this year: City of Devils: A Shanghai Noir and Destination Shanghai
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Manspreading on a plane
— December 16, 2018A frequent ‘cattle class’ traveller says its time to introduce women-only seating sections on planes to end the battle for the armrest once and for all
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“I was a bit feral”
— August 10, 2017Emma Lock, who can be seen in horror film The Human Centipede II, walked SPCA rescue dogs, her eyes all swollen, as a teen, beat a fur allergy by surrounding herself with pets and spurned acting for a career with giant bats, snakes and owls
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Andy Neilson’s 40 years in Hong Kong
— June 22, 2017From a short stint as a policeman to opening a pub and a nightclub, to making toy soldiers, it’s been an eventful 40 years in Hong Kong for Scot Andy Neilson
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Hong Kong International Literary Festival revamp
— October 20, 2013The Hong Kong International Literary Festival has had a shake-up – it has a new manager, new faces on the board and a good line-up secured for the festival, which takes place November 1-10.