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Hitting Hong Kong’s artsy side

Think Hong Kong is only for shopping, sightseeing and food? Think again. The bustling city is also an arts haven, with flashy events such as Art Basel in March and the Instagrammable giant inflatable sculpture called Kaws:Holiday floating in Victoria Harbour last month. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Learn […]

Love, Death & Robots

British author Ian McEwan wants to talk about love, death and robots. Yes, robots. Just don’t call what he is doing science fiction. “Science fiction usually sets its scenes in the future and I rather wanted to push things into the past,” says the 70-year-old over the telephone from London. “In science fiction, you can […]

Let’s play fair: More businesses are paying attention to labour ethics

Fancy a gold-plated brass necklace hammered smooth by nimble-fingered artisans from Kenya? The only thing that could make the piece more valuable is knowing that the craftsmen were paid fairly for their work – three times more than what they usually earn, in fact. The weighty accessory is from Ashepa Lifestyle, a locally based brand […]