After a year of breakthroughs, experts believe they are on the brink of revolutionising our daily lives through artificial intelligence – and Asia can play a leading role in this brave new world
For all the talk about Damon’s role, it is the Chinese characters played by Lau and Jing Tian who lead battle against mythical monsters in a film that shows director’s trademark visual grandeur, amid the CGI, and eschews politics
Hundreds of thousands gathered on both sides of Victoria Harbour to watch the New Year fireworks, leaving behind a turbulent 2016 and hoping for a prosperous 2017.
Direct-to-consumer genetic testing is a fast-growing industry, allowing anyone to have their DNA analysed, but there are concerns about accuracy, false marketing and how genetics companies use the data they collect
Direct-to-consumer genetic testing is a fast-growing industry, allowing anyone to have their DNA analysed, but there are concerns about accuracy, false marketing and how genetics companies use the data they collect
Direct-to-consumer genetic testing is a fast-growing industry, allowing anyone to have their DNA analysed, but there are concerns about accuracy, false marketing and how genetics companies use the data they collect
Children of obese parents more likely to be clumsy, not good with people and have trouble solving problems in early life, study finds. Fine motor skills and social competence compromised in children of obese parents, and doctors don’t know why. Also in health news: artists’ brush strokes may be window to degenerative brain disorders
From petting a dolphin to lying about being robbed at gunpoint, there was no shortage of celebrity faux pas this year. And with social media quick to call them out, the stars were wise to apologise
Jump of 18pc in mainland visitor arrivals not matched by rise in spending
First train departing new South Horizons station packed with local residents and railway enthusiasts
Feeling down? You might be lacking vitamin D. Emerging research is showing the role the vitamin plays in our heads. See five things to eat to raise your levels of the ‘sunshine vitamin’, and other ways to get some
Glow in the dark parties, quality circus, disco … there’s no shortage of options this New Year’s Eve for Hongkongers looking to party beyond the obvious
South Korea and Japan have stepped up mass culls of poultry stocks to contain a highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza amid fears of a regional outbreak.
They may not all be deluxe spa experiences, but they’re certainly cheerful: we step inside the wonderful, stimulating and aromatic world of Hong Kong foot massages
A climbing frame made from bamboo is part of an initiative to draw Hong Kong children closer to nature and away from the usual plastic playground equipment
A climbing frame made from bamboo is part of an initiative to draw Hong Kong children closer to nature and away from the usual plastic playground equipment
Australian senator Penny Wong advocates stronger engagement in Asia in light of US president-elect’s inflammatory comments on the one-China policy
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