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Indonesia’s sea gypsies who have evolved for a life below the waves
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Diving from an early age enlarges the spleen, allowing the fishermen to remain under water for longer periods and transforming them into custodians of the ocean.

Indonesia’s sea gypsies who have evolved for a life below the waves

Diving from an early age enlarges the spleen, allowing the fishermen to remain under water for longer periods and transforming them into custodians of the ocean.

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Shunning superstitions: Hong Kong buys into ‘preloved’ luxury fashion
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Newly moved Evelyn’s Garden in Causeway Bay: spicy delights
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Shunning superstitions: Hong Kong buys into ‘preloved’ luxury fashion

Shoppers with a ‘conscious’ are bucking the old Chinese superstition that second-hand clothes carry bad luck by buying preloved goods. This is a big step for a city that thrives on luxury and never being seen in an outfit twice.

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Hong Kong restaurant reviews
Newly moved Evelyn’s Garden in Causeway Bay: spicy delights

The relocated Evelyn’s Garden serves dishes from Shanghai, Beijing and Sichuan. The pan-fried juicy beef and pork buns, and the Beijing roast lamb were highlights.

The relocated Evelyn’s Garden serves dishes from Shanghai, Beijing and Sichuan. The pan-fried juicy beef and pork buns, and the Beijing roast lamb were highlights.

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Health and wellness
How wine protects your liver and helps you live longer

Drinking wine in moderation – no more than two glasses a day – has many health benefits. It can help with mental health in the elderly and even prevent tooth decay.

Drinking wine in moderation – no more than two glasses a day – has many health benefits. It can help with mental health in the elderly and even prevent tooth decay.

2 May 2019 - 3:30AM
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Where is Chinese sci-fi heading? Writers discuss the coming golden age
2 May 2019 - 4:58AM
Why there is no end-credits scene in Avengers: Endgame
2 May 2019 - 2:44AM
From cycling to hiking, six ways to slow down on holiday
How wine protects your liver and helps you live longer
2 May 2019 - 3:30AM
Where is Chinese sci-fi heading? Writers discuss the coming golden age
2 May 2019 - 5:17AM
Why there is no end-credits scene in Avengers: Endgame
2 May 2019 - 4:58AM
From cycling to hiking, six ways to slow down on holiday
2 May 2019 - 2:44AM
Every Marvel Cinematic Universe film ranked, from worst to best

Starting with 2008’s Iron Man, the MCU now comprises 22 films – some scorchers, some stinkers. But how do they stack up against each other? We put them in order

Starting with 2008’s Iron Man, the MCU now comprises 22 films – some scorchers, some stinkers. But how do they stack up against each other? We put them in order

26 Apr 2019 - 4:50PM
Scarlett Johansson hopes to get green light for Black Widow spin-off

As Marvel’s Avengers reach their grand finale, Johansson’s character may just be getting started, though she can’t officially confirm anything yet. She talks about developing her role as Black Widow, bringing up her daughter and her career trajectory.

As Marvel’s Avengers reach their grand finale, Johansson’s character may just be getting started, though she can’t officially confirm anything yet. She talks about developing her role as Black Widow, bringing up her daughter and her career trajectory.

25 Apr 2019 - 5:00PM
10 must-see summer blockbusters after you’ve seen Avengers: Endgame

From new films in the John Wick, Men in Black, Toy Story and X-Men series to Quentin Tarantino’s latest starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt, we won’t be short of big Hollywood movies this summer.

From new films in the John Wick, Men in Black, Toy Story and X-Men series to Quentin Tarantino’s latest starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt, we won’t be short of big Hollywood movies this summer.

24 Apr 2019 - 7:55PM
Visual Stories
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How China’s TikTok video app became a global sensation
1 May 2019 - 3:08PM
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The secret to making fantastic pho
30 Apr 2019 - 4:29PM
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Three new ways to play tourist in Hong Kong
29 Apr 2019 - 3:43PM
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Singaporean bites in the Big Apple
28 Apr 2019 - 10:00AM
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Micro-pig cafe in Japan
25 Apr 2019 - 7:02PM
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Co-living mixes generations in Taiwan
25 Apr 2019 - 9:35AM
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Visual Stories
Video - 01:33
How China’s TikTok video app became a global sensation
1 May 2019 - 3:08PM
Video - 02:08
The secret to making fantastic pho
30 Apr 2019 - 4:29PM
Video - 03:40
Three new ways to play tourist in Hong Kong
29 Apr 2019 - 3:43PM
Video - 03:17
Singaporean bites in the Big Apple
28 Apr 2019 - 10:00AM
Video - 00:54
Micro-pig cafe in Japan
25 Apr 2019 - 7:02PM
Video - 04:33
Co-living mixes generations in Taiwan
25 Apr 2019 - 9:35AM
Destinations known | In 20 years, Chinese tourists have taken over the world

Until 1997, Chinese travel was restricted to select countries and available only to those in positions of privilege. That 140 million overseas trips were made from the Middle Kingdom last year shows how far a nation can go in two decades.

1 May 2019 - 8:45AM
Language Matters | GoT’s Dothraki, Star Trek’s Klingon: fantastical conlangs

People have been creating languages for all sorts of reasons, from the artistic Elvish languages invented by J.R.R. Tolkien to Esperanto, which was created by a Polish Jew for ’international understanding and peaceful coexistence’.

People have been creating languages for all sorts of reasons, from the artistic Elvish languages invented by J.R.R. Tolkien to Esperanto, which was created by a Polish Jew for ’international understanding and peaceful coexistence’.

29 Apr 2019 - 9:39AM
GoT’s Dothraki, Star Trek’s Klingon: fantastical conlangs
Brief Encounters | What to do in Penang – a short break full of culture and cuisine

Penang Island offers serious bang for its buck, with superb street food, heritage architecture and its very own fashion week just a short haul from Hong Kong.

Penang Island offers serious bang for its buck, with superb street food, heritage architecture and its very own fashion week just a short haul from Hong Kong.

29 Apr 2019 - 8:30AM
What to do in Penang – a short break full of culture and cuisine