Topic: Lifestyle — Neutral reports only
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[2025-12-30 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Despite decades of regulation, warnings and police raids, Filipinos continue to welcome the new year with explosive celebrations
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[2025-12-30 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A 5-day cruise to South America’s southern tip stuns with fiords, penguins and wind-blasted cliffs reached via the world’s deadliest waters
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[2025-12-29 23:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Made in Korea, set in the 1970s, is a political thriller exploring power, corruption and moral ambiguity under an authoritarian regime
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[2025-12-29 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Every time Skelley thinks he’s done with the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, ‘opportunity kind of keeps coming back’
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[2025-12-29 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Writer and director of HBO’s Heated Rivalry Jacob Tierney talks about the ‘pure queer’ joy of reading the storyline and casting the leads
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[2025-12-29 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Six diverse artists, including Dylan Goh and Vivian Pham, have been appointed to director positions at Australia’s top cultural institutions
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[2025-12-29 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Wallis Simpson to prize-winning Hong Kong pianist Aristo Shum, here are 7 arts stories that really drew in the readers in 2025
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[2025-12-29 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chef Dai Jun talks about his philosophy at Beijing’s Lamdre, a restaurant that sits at the vanguard of the Chinese vegetarian food scene
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[2025-12-28 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fist of Fury 1991 with Stephen Chow and TV series Fist of Fury with Donnie Yen saw two different versions of Bruce Lee’s famous character
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[2025-12-28 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Wellness social clubs in Hong Kong blend fitness and networking, offering the health-conscious a new way to connect beyond dinners and bars
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[2025-12-28 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Here are our 15 favourite Korean dramas from the past year, which also include Dear X, Typhoon Family, Way Back Love, Aema and Nine Puzzles
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[2025-12-28 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Jason Wolf brings a version of the French bistro classic to Somm – ‘warmth in a bowl’ that takes into consideration the local palate
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[2025-12-28 02:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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[2025-12-27 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Kokuho, Japan’s record-breaking cinematic triumph, is helping to redefine global perceptions of Japanese live-action film for modern viewers
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[2025-12-27 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Born of trade and migration, the Peranakan community has forged a distinct identity that has bridged China and Southeast Asia for centuries
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[2025-12-27 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Penang’s Malaysian breakfasts to Hong Kong’s Uncle K, here are some of the food stories that went down a treat with readers this year
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[2025-12-27 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Christian influencers in the US are galvanising young people looking for meaning in a culture that lacks it, say those of faith
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[2025-12-27 11:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Like Singapore’s ‘ejection’ from Malaysia, Chinese history contains fallacies, including ones about Sun Yat-sen and Empress Dowager Cixi
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[2025-12-27 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Bill Gifford shares diet, exercise and lifestyle tips on how to live to 100 and older, like Ethel Caterham, the world’s oldest person at 116
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[2025-12-26 21:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: It was a rough year for Hong Kong cinema – only Another World made more than HK$14 million locally – but there were still some gems released
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[2025-12-26 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While it has a compelling concept and potentially great characters, Cashero’s poor writing means the K-drama fails to deliver
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[2025-12-26 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Officials in Okcheon, however, are looking to identify fake residents who change addresses without moving in
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[2025-12-26 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Known as the father of modern Chinese art and famed for his horse paintings, Xu Beihong blended Western techniques with Chinese tradition
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[2025-12-26 15:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Feng shui master Andrew Kwan breaks down this lunar month’s prospects for all 12 Chinese zodiac signs in health, love, work and finances
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[2025-12-25 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Seoul to London to New York, bars buck the minimalist trend with boldly flavoured, classy drinks that create a multisensory experience
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[2025-12-25 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Profiles of Chow Yun-fat, Faye Wong and Deanie Ip and a look at Donnie Yen’s early films were among stories popular with readers this year
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[2025-12-25 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Horse pose, also known as horse face pose or vatayanasana, is a challenging yoga pose that boosts hip mobility, strength and concentration
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[2025-12-24 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Studies show that laughter reduces stress, boosts immunity, heart health and even lowers pain – ‘it’s like you’ve taken pain medication’
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[2025-12-24 19:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Critics say the romantic comedy ‘Princess Goes to School’ risks softening perceptions of North Korea’s regime
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[2025-12-24 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Some conductors are visibly moved by the music, but Korean maestro Baek Yoon-hak takes that concept a step or two further
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[2025-12-24 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Poignant closures included Stockton, The Daily Tot and Foxglove, but 2025 was also the year of the neighbourhood bar, from Mius and Oasis to Sugar King
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[2025-12-24 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Boxing Day through Sunday, enjoy a French Riviera lunch at La Petite Maison (LPM), a modern Indian sharing brunch at Leela, and festive dim sum at Duddell’s
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[2025-12-24 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The art of carving stone stamps, the popularity of egg waffles, a twist on cheongsam – check out these Chinese culture stories from 2025
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[2025-12-24 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Widely regarded as the birthplace of Japanese culture, Nara offers everything from Unesco World Heritage sites to ryokans and bars
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[2025-12-24 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Wellness and hospitality companies are also getting in on the act, from American fitness chain Equinox to Italian restaurant Cipriani
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[2025-12-24 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Some New York restaurants are offering smaller portions at lower prices to appeal to those on hunger-reducing GLP-1 weight-loss medications
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[2025-12-23 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fans of Hallmark’s feel-good and family-friendly TV films are taking tours around locations in Connecticut, home to at least 22 productions
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[2025-12-23 22:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The giant flower find has renewed calls among researchers to rename its genus, which honours British colonial official Thomas Raffles
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[2025-12-23 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Australasian Dance Collective’s show is an imaginative combination of technology and dance but the choreography is disappointing
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[2025-12-23 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sterile AI-driven designs at the Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture are at odds with a group’s efforts to preserve community stories
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[2025-12-23 15:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Animator Wong Ping and ceramicist Heidi Lau share the Sigg Prize 2025, a contemporary art prize awarded by Hong Kong’s M+ museum
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[2025-12-23 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While some say Japanese knowledge is a fair demand, others worry it will introduce ‘roadblocks’ at a time when the country needs more workers
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[2025-12-23 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Horsemeat is a central part of Kazakh and Central Asian culture and, for the team at Yurt, there was no question of it not being on the menu
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[2025-12-23 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Social media may be awash with recipes, but book fans cite their appreciation for high-quality narratives and photography in a tangible form
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[2025-12-22 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Starring Yoo Ji-tae, Lee Min-jung, Lee Beom-soo and Kwak Do-won, new Korean drama Villains is already in danger of being quickly forgotten
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[2025-12-22 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The upscale mall in Hong Kong’s Central district is undergoing a multimillion-dollar, three-year redevelopment for a new generation of shoppers
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[2025-12-22 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘A Veiled Revelation’ sees Hung Fai disrupt his previous, more calculated style to reveal a chaotic vulnerability in his newer works
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[2025-12-22 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Once tied to Taoist deity processions, the parade has grown into one of Penang’s largest and most multicultural street festivals
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[2025-12-21 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Need a show or two to binge this Christmas season? Check out some of the best shows from 2025, such as the stand-out Adolescence on Netflix
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[2025-12-21 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chor Yuen’s Duel for Gold, Clans of Intrigue and Jade Tiger may be less famous than some of his other films, but are just as groundbreaking
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