Topic: Lifestyle — Neutral reports only
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[2025-12-15 21:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: At Firsts Hong Kong, several rare book exhibits gave visitors the chance to peruse first-hand accounts of China’s complex past
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[2025-12-15 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: HK Phil’s music director designate expertly controlled an embellished orchestra as the Chinese piano star enchanted in a night of huge sound
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[2025-12-15 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Rockbund Art Museum’s ‘The Great Camouflage’ and the 15th Shanghai Biennale offer compelling and refreshing perspectives
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[2025-12-15 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Consumer Council says figure highest in recent years, with one woman demanding HK$70,000 refund after numerous unsatisfactory matches
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[2025-12-15 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Far from Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 development projects, the hills of Asir province and its capital Abha offer a place to ‘clear the mind’
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[2025-12-15 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hangzhou has become a gourmand mecca in recent years, with its Michelin Guide full of top restaurants serving a range of Chinese cuisines
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[2025-12-14 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Like Michelle Yeoh, female fighters Cynthia Rothrock, Kara Hui and Shih Szu starred in their own must-see Hong Kong action classics
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[2025-12-14 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: An immersive KPop Demon Hunters pop-up, complete with merchandise and scene recreations, has opened in Seoul and will later tour globally
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[2025-12-14 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Peng Chau is full of spots serving everything from old-school dim sum to pizza. Be sure to visit at weekends when most restaurants are open
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[2025-12-14 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Long-time listeners say the genre has lost its identity, with English lyrics and shorter tracks alienating the local fan base
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[2025-12-13 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Featuring 15 playable characters from the MCU and beautiful stages, Marvel Cosmic Invasion is a refreshing take on the beat ’em up genre
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[2025-12-13 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Imogen Poots has put in some great performances in her career, not least in The Chronology of Water, Kristen Stewart’s directing debut
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[2025-12-13 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Kim Woo-bin, who is marrying fellow K-drama star Shin Min-a this month, has proved he has the acting chops to match his good looks
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[2025-12-13 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Humming stimulates the vagus nerve and has other health benefits, and is the base of the yogic breathing technique ‘humming bee breath’
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[2025-12-12 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: India’s parliament is debating a new law to allow staff the ‘right to disconnect’ from workplace communications after their official hours
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[2025-12-12 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beyond brews, coffee beans can be used to season sweet and savoury foods and even alcohol. Here’s how to use them in ganache, gravy and more
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[2025-12-12 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Yafa Restaurant was set up to showcase Palestinian food and hospitality, with a little extra spice to cater to Malaysian tastes
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[2025-12-12 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Watch Hong Kong Ballet’s The Nutcracker, head to a beach beer festival, donate and shop at a festive thrifting event and more this weekend
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[2025-12-12 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Outdated teaching methods and the rise of language translation apps have made most Japanese less inclined to learn English, educators say
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[2025-12-12 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Restaurants across the city are dishing up festive fare, from fine dining and buffets to brunches. Here is a taste of what is on offer
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[2025-12-12 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Italy’s culinary traditions have been recognised by the United Nations’ cultural agency as part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage
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[2025-12-12 00:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Viral footage of Axle the dog’s shocking death has galvanised the country’s animal activists to demand harsh legal repercussions
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[2025-12-11 23:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Jung Kyung-ho plays a judge aspiring to join the Supreme Court, but ends up working as a pro bono lawyer in a large law firm.
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[2025-12-11 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mescal and Buckley’s performances in Hamnet, nominated for six Golden Globe awards, have been hailed as among the best of the year
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[2025-12-11 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Bali’s governor wants to ban the online platform but the island’s problems with illegal rentals go beyond Airbnb, critics say
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[2025-12-11 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chef Tony Mok reimagines a Sichuan classic with Korean-inspired techniques, local crab, typhoon shelter crunch and chilled, cashew-based noodles
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[2025-12-11 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The closure of more Isetan outlets comes in the wake of brands like Robinsons, Daimaru and SOGO that have ceased operations in Singapore
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[2025-12-11 20:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Police were called in after the couple went to hospital for treatment, raising suspicions of assault
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[2025-12-11 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Olympian Siobhan Haughey, businesswoman Joanna Hotung and education advocate Vivian Chung discuss female leadership and youth empowerment
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[2025-12-11 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From music icon Alan Tam’s legacy to Hollywood’s go-to Chinese restaurant in Paris, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting
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[2025-12-11 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sichuanese chef Ren Dingxu of Hutong Dubai talks about exploring spice in his new menu available in Hong Kong and his aim to ‘evoke emotion’
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[2025-12-11 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New England’s last surviving Chinatown, Boston Chinatown has long suffered hostile urban renewal but now its community is stronger than ever
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[2025-12-10 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Park Seo-joon and rising actress Won Jin-ah lack chemistry in this Korean drama about a couple repeatedly thrown together and torn apart
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[2025-12-10 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: An anonymous donation of 131 artworks to the Vancouver Art Gallery elevates the international profile of Hong Kong art
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[2025-12-10 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Hunger Games star has seen continued success in HBO’s I Love LA and Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 – and he met his long-time girlfriend on a film set too …
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[2025-12-10 20:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sample champagne and caviar at New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel, celebrate Dead Poets’ second birthday, and drink wild sour craft beer at Blue Supreme
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[2025-12-10 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Foodie Gerry Ma is no cook, but he knows where to find great Chinese cuisine in Hong Kong and chefs who exhibit excellent technique
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[2025-12-10 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Shenzhen Bay Culture Square and Aranya Art Centre Guangzhou show the Greater Bay Area’s ongoing efforts to become a cultural destination
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[2025-12-10 18:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fans parked a protest truck outside the band’s management company’s office in Seoul, demanding clarity from the K-pop star
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[2025-12-10 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Enjoy alfresco fondue at Zoku’s The Terrace, a festive set dinner by Ask for Alonzo, and a one-day-only Christmas charity brunch by Ando
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[2025-12-10 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Samantha Waterhouse was not able to capture her own unique curves during pregnancy, so now she helps other mothers-to-be preserve theirs
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[2025-12-10 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sophia Leung didn’t start running until her 40s and even then she wasn’t keen. Six world major marathons later and running is her ‘medicine’
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[2025-12-10 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: High rents, a drop in international tourists, changing tastes and the Shenzhen effect are taking their toll, experts say. But there’s hope
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[2025-12-10 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 21-year-old student, who is majoring in communications and keeps her dating life mostly under wraps, honoured her grandmother with a chic polka dot gown
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[2025-12-09 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Chinese-American pianist’s all-Chopin recital, part of the HKU Muse Piano Laureate Series, was powerful, intense and emotional
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[2025-12-09 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Malaysia’s customs chief reminds citizens about undeclared goods, saying personal items are ‘not a magic spell for duty-free immunity’
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[2025-12-09 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As blocks begin on TikTok, YouTube and Instagram before the summer holiday, teens worry they will be ‘basically isolated’ from their friends
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[2025-12-09 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Premiere Performances boss Andrea Fessler opens up ahead of the 18th and final Beare’s Premiere Music Festival
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[2025-12-09 15:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mugwort is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory herb with warming properties, used in East Asian traditional medicine and modern spas
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[2025-12-09 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cho Jin-woong has quit acting after a decades-old robbery conviction shattered a public image built playing morally upright heroes
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