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Mala, coriander, congee? This UK doctor sells Cantonese-inspired bread from home
Oct 3, 2026

Mala, coriander, congee? This UK doctor sells Cantonese-inspired bread from home

Every fortnight in Walthamstow, East London, a sign with a hand-painted goldfish pointing towards a kitchen window appears on the side of a residential building: “Lucky Yu Bakery pick up”. On the other side of that window is Hai Lin Leung, a general practitioner selling Cantonese-influenced baked goods from her home – think congee sourdough, bolo bao (pineapple buns), gai mei bao (cocktail buns) and more. There is no shopfront, set opening hours or seating; yet queues regularly spill down the...


Việt Nam's tourism targets 12 per cent of GDP by 2030
Oct 3, 2026

Việt Nam's tourism targets 12 per cent of GDP by 2030

Resolution 26-NQ/TW targets a direct GDP contribution of 10–12 per cent by 2030, 45–50 million foreign arrivals, 160 million domestic visitors, and total revenue of US$80–90 billion.


Be:First wants to be the real deal
Oct 3, 2026

Be:First wants to be the real deal

Be:First joined SB19 as special guests in “Wakas at Simula: The Trilogy Finale,” where they performed their collaboration, “Toyfriend."


Oct 3, 2026

Asian Pop Grammy to stay amid reservations, says awards chief

The Grammy for Asian Pop Music Performance will be at the 2027 ceremony.


Unsung Eats: 5 best places to eat in Milan during the World’s 50 Best Bars awards
Oct 3, 2026

Unsung Eats: 5 best places to eat in Milan during the World’s 50 Best Bars awards

Milan, Italy’s fashion capital and home to this year’s World’s 50 Best Bars awards ceremony, offers bites as exquisite as its reputation. For those checking out the awards this month, be sure to make time for the city’s food scene, which is every bit as compelling as its bar culture. Alongside traditional trattorias, a new generation of chefs with fine-dining pedigrees steps away from rigid traditions, experimenting with fermentation menus, sustainable work hours, and a fusion of cultures....


Oct 3, 2026

Doug Kramer calls for compassion, grace amid knocks vs Patrick Garcia

Doug Kramer called for generous forgiveness after criticism was hurled at his brother-in-law Patrick Garcia.


Oct 3, 2026

Planned Rene Baterbonia biopic: Mom Rovelyn wants Dimples Romana to play her

More details have been revealed about the planned biopic of Rene Baterbonia.


Is adopting Chinese fashion appropriation or appreciation? Artisans weigh in on the debate
Oct 3, 2026

Is adopting Chinese fashion appropriation or appreciation? Artisans weigh in on the debate

As international fashion companies increasingly incorporate traditional Chinese design elements into their collections, accusations of cultural appropriation have flooded social media. In recent years, brands such as Zara and Adidas have been criticised for adopting Chinese tailoring features such as Mandarin collars and pankou, or frog buttons. While Zara drew backlash for mislabelling these elements as generic “fireman clasps” without acknowledging their heritage, Adidas sparked debate over...


Manila Marriott to offer gold-winning burger for one day
Oct 3, 2026

Manila Marriott to offer gold-winning burger for one day

Burger lovers can look forward to the return of an award-winning creation as Manila Marriott Hotel brings back its gold-winning Multigrain Kaiser Burger for one day only.


Oct 3, 2026

'Drag Race Philippines' honors departed queen Misua

Emotions were all over the place in the second episode of "Drag Race Philippines" Season 4.