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New York’s Times Square hardly lacks visual stimulation. Yet for the unveiling of GucciCore, the house’s cruise 2027 collection, it chose the district’s relentless digital glow as its backdrop, treating one of the city’s loudest landmarks as the stage for a collection with everyday roots: looks that might be encountered on the streets. Before the show, Gucci filled Times Square’s screens with a montage of found footage and mock advertisements spanning Gucci Automobili, Gucci Gym, Gucci Pets and...

"If you're in a major situation, just scream, 'Fire, fire, my child's inside,' or something extremely dramatic. I was viciously attacked by a dog in my backyard ... I was screaming, 'Help me, I'm going to die,' and NO ONE HELPED." View Entire Post ›

While clout and trendiness may be the currency of contemporary fashion, Hong Kong costume designer-turned-jewellery artist Vann Kwok chooses to prioritise artistic narrative over social capital or seasonal hype. Kwok founded Vann Jewellery in 2019 “to create something cool and fashionable, but now, I’m a middle-aged woman”, she quips. “Being cool isn’t essential to me any more; it’s not something I feel compelled to achieve. “If people find my work cool, thank you – but it’s really a platform...

A brand of turkey gravy sold in Canada has been recalled because it contains undeclared mustard.

Hong Kong’s Asia+ Festival, the annual celebration of the cultural diversity of the region, particularly those countries linked by the Belt and Road Initiative – China’s plan to develop a global trading network – is back for its fourth edition under the theme “Traditions Recast”. Two headline shows at this year’s festival – organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department – which runs until the end of November, perfectly capture that spirit by fusing ancient music with visual art and...

As part of its strategic efforts to diversify tourism source markets and expand its international reach, the Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media is conducting a promotional roadshow across Central Asia from 12 to 16 October, with dedicated events in Tashkent on 13 October and Almaty on 15 October. The roadshow aims to strengthen direct engagement with key travel and tourism partners, showcase Ajman’s diverse destination offering, and explore new opportunities for cooperation and strategic partnerships across two promising markets. The initiative also supports the Department’s wider efforts to broaden its international partner network and strengthen Ajman’s visibility among new visitor segments.

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In the last instalment of a four-part Health Matters series on traditional Chinese medicine, Chloe Loung experiences the patient journey at Hong Kong’s new Chinese medicine hospital, where Western doctors and TCM practitioners work side by side to streamline holistic healthcare. There are no receptionists barking ticket numbers in chaotic waiting rooms at the new Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong. In fact, stepping into the complex’s sunlit atrium, you can barely hear a footstep. Hong...

Archie Renaux stars as the ambitious lawyer Johnny Warren in HBO’s latest legal drama War. Starring Renaux, Sienna Miller and Dominic West, the anthology premiered on October 1. Its first season follows the high-profile and multimillion dollar divorce between social media mogul Morgan Henderson (West) and his film star wife Carla Duval (Miller). The show also follows the estranged couple’s attorneys from rival law firms Cathcarts & Sons and Taylor & Byrne. Renaux’s character, Johnny, becomes...

Hong Kong milk tea – a mainstay of cha chaan teng, or Hong Kong-style diners – is taking on a new role in Tokyo’s cafe culture. According to the Japan Tea Association, the country is in the midst of a “third black tea boom” and more cafes are offering black tea menus. Even convenience stores are revamping their takeaway drink options, with 7-Eleven, for example, expanding its Seven Cafe tea machines to around 2,000 stores in early 2026. Suntory also released a Hong Kong-style milk tea under its...

Fliggy, a leading online travel platform and wholly owned subsidiary of Alibaba Group has released travel booking data and trends for the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day Holiday, highlighting record hotel demand, rising interest in immersive travel experiences, and growing adoption of AI-powered travel services among Chinese travelers.

Lead cast: Ji Chang-wook, Mio Imada Cross-cultural media ties between Japan and South Korea continue to blossom with Merry Berry Love, a rural romance starring Ji Chang-wook (The Worst of Evil) and Mio Imada (Trillion Game). Co-produced by South Korea’s CJ ENM and Japan’s Nippon Television, the show airs locally on Nippon TV and streams globally on Disney+. Although written and directed by South Korean creatives, the story unfolds largely on Charo Island, in rural Japan. Imada plays Karin...