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Shopping revolution: the 50 years since Hong Kong’s first mall, Ocean Terminal, opened

Hong Kong shoppers recall the novelty of air conditioning, convenience, choice and glamour brought by the Tsim Sha Tsui mall – and those that followed, such as Daimaru and Mitsukoshi

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7-Eleven for lunch, Mercedes for dinner, HMV for tea? In Hong Kong, chains branch out

From the ubiquitous convenience store to discount grocers 759, fashion’s Vivienne Westwood and carmaker Mercedes-Benz, businesses are moving into dining to chase the lifestyle dollar

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Battle against female genital mutilation in Uganda

For the Sabiny community in eastern Uganda, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a deeply-rooted cultural custom.

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Relevance of March 8 now lost on many

The relevance of March 8 is now lost on many, feminists say A topic to gain mild traction on Chinese social media earlier in the month was "Happy 3.8".

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Spanish painter displays wax works in Beijing

Spanish encaustic painter Jose-Maria Cano is displaying his works at an ongoingretrospective show in Beijing.

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The Golden State Warriors workout

Full-court, one-on-one basketball is a killer workout for Bob Myers, the general manager of the team looking to finish the season with the best record in NBA history

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No country for art-house films

It is a problem Chinese art-house filmmakers have faced for a long time.

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How Putin's embargo is reshaping Russia's cuisine

Putin’s embargo is changing the way Russians dine out, and chef Vladimir Mukhin is taking the opportunity to transfigure the country’s cuisine

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Memory lane: 25 years of Propaganda, Hong Kong gay nightlife bastion

Owners of what became a Hollywood Road institution remember the stars, the parties, and the costumes and reflect on what made the club special

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Putting together the Oscar-nominated costumes

Cinderella’s ball dress or the Revenant’s bearskin cloaks? This year’s nominees for the Oscar in costume design choose a garment or outfit that is emblematic of their team’s overall work

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Texting while walking isn’t funny anymore

As pedestrian injuries rise, what responsibility do tech companies have to address our addiction?

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How orchids and tangerine trees are an enduring tradition of Lunar New Year

Hong Kong’s Flower Market full of blooms and shoppers despite extreme weather and slower economy.

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How to deal with a long hiring process

Getting a job takes longer than ever, as employers ask more of candidates

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Greek Revival: How One Architect Is Refurbishing 15th-19th Century Homes

For contemporary architect Katerina Tsigarida, the island of Patmos is the perfect escape. Having restored several ancient houses to their original glory, she has also made it her home away from home.

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The Best and Worst Airlines of 2015

The annual scorecard of the nine biggest U.S. carriers shows surprising progress in air travel.

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Everything you ever wanted to know about skin

Your skin functions as a protective barrier, preventing pollutants and microbes from entering, and too much moisture from escaping.

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Australia backs multiculturalism despite extremist threats

Australia has had three terrorist attacks over the past year and this month former prime minister Tony Abbott preached to the Muslim world that it must become “enlightened”. Yet the country sticks out from others fighting Islamist extremism as most of its population strongly support multiculturalism and legal immigration.