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Hong Kong autumn 2026 art auctions top HK$2 billion as Kusama works get a cool reception
Oct 1, 2026

Hong Kong autumn 2026 art auctions top HK$2 billion as Kusama works get a cool reception

The autumn 2026 marquee auctions by Hong Kong’s three international auction houses – Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Phillips – from September 28 to 30 generated more than HK$2 billion (US$255.78 million) in combined totals. This marks a fair increase from the HK$1.3 billion achieved during the spring season, signalling a disciplined market anchored by competitive depth for fresh-to-market works with strong provenance. Christie’s led the series with HK$956.5 million, up 17 per cent year on year,...


SB19, Xonara, J2X promise exciting collaborations, sub-units and more for One Zone Fest
Oct 1, 2026

SB19, Xonara, J2X promise exciting collaborations, sub-units and more for One Zone Fest

SB19, Xonara, and J2X have plenty of surprises in store for fans attending the One Zone Fest at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on October 24 and 25.


Oct 1, 2026

TWG Tea opens largest flagship at Changi Airport amid global expansion

The Singapore brand steps up its travel-retail push with sorbet, bonbons and a museum


Oct 1, 2026

TWG Tea opens largest flagship at Changi Airport amid global expansion

The Singapore brand steps up its travel-retail push with sorbet, bonbons and a museum


German Moreno's son Federico shares how he found out he was adopted
Oct 1, 2026

German Moreno's son Federico shares how he found out he was adopted

German Moreno"s son, Federico Moreno, shared the story of how he found out that he was not the late veteran star's biological child.


How Westernised Cantonese opera Sleepless Moon marries Turandot and The Flower Princess
Oct 1, 2026

How Westernised Cantonese opera Sleepless Moon marries Turandot and The Flower Princess

What happens when two operatic heavyweights – Warren Mok Wah-lun in Western opera and Alis Lin Yingshi in Cantonese opera – meet at an ad hoc music jamming session? “A crossover opera that combines Turandot and The Flower Princess,” says Lora Chow Hiu-ching, a Hong Kong composer and soprano. What began as an informal artistic exchange session quickly evolved into a serious artistic endeavour. Four years later, Chow is fine-tuning acoustics at the East Kowloon Cultural Centre, where...


WanderManila brings Halloween tours to Manila, Pasay, and Ermita
Oct 1, 2026

WanderManila brings Halloween tours to Manila, Pasay, and Ermita

It's the first of October -- have you thought of your Halloween plans yet?


Việt Nam ranks second among world's fastest improvers in tourism and travel
Oct 1, 2026

Việt Nam ranks second among world's fastest improvers in tourism and travel

With a record 6.3 per cent increase, the country is among the 10 economies showing the most remarkable improvement in the ranking board of the WEF's leaders and fastest risers in global tourism


Oct 1, 2026

The Singapore Edition replaces Fysh with Asian-inspired Tanica

The hotel’s new restaurant is less high-concept and more relatable in its cooking


Việt Nam's circus meets 3D mapping
Oct 1, 2026

Việt Nam's circus meets 3D mapping

The Circus Federation has combined traditional Vietnamese mythology with 3D mapping technology to create a visually striking stage experience. The production blends circus, music, lighting and visual effects in a contemporary way.