Designer finds, exclusive deals, and personal service made for an afternoon well spent
Nov 13, 2026
Three international brands land in the Philippines, and an Egyptian-inspired Scotch whisky makes its debut
Fashion and beauty gifts that make daily routines feel a little more special
EXO"s newest sub-unit EXO-KASE will be having a fan concert in Manila next year!
A realistic gift guide for the guys—aka what men want for Christmas, according to men
Whether you have a penchant for perfumes or are sensitive to scents, there’s something here for you
Crime may not pay, but it has historically dominated the Hong Kong box office. Local films exploring the treacherous underworld of triad gangs, criminals and police officers have captivated audiences since the 1970s, when foundational works such as Ng See-yuen’s Anti-Corruption (1975) and Leong Po-chih’s Jumping Ash (1976) ignited the genre. Many Hong Kong crime films have equivocated on moral issues, operating in a grey zone where police can be as bad as the criminals. That was never truer than...
During a Hong Kong workshop on the traditional Chinese diabolo, or Chinese yo-yo, a Korean father was reminded of the paengi, the string-whipped spinning top he played with as a child. An elderly woman even stood up from her wheelchair to try the diabolo herself. Such moments captured the spirit that the Chinese Culture Festival 2026 was created to inspire, according to Veron Lam, chief manager of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department’s Cultural Presentations Section. “What makes this...
The Miss Universe Organization has unveiled a new crown to mark the pageant's 75th anniversary.
5 Seconds of Summer gave Filipino fans a special treat in the form of a jeepney-themed meetup and a surprise appearance in Pasay City.
Nov 12, 2026
If your group chat has been filled with stories of glitches, exes appearing out of nowhere, budget panics, and pure chaos over the past few weeks, take a deep breath. The cosmic comedy of errors (and horrors) may finally be winding down, starting on the most feared date of all: Friday the 13th.
“Washington has the Smithsonian, London has the British Museum, but Parramatta has the Powerhouse.” So declared New South Wales Premier Chris Minns at the museum’s opening on November 7, in a comment crafted more for applause than proportion. Parramatta is the heart of Sydney’s fast-growing west, about 25km (15.5 miles) from the city centre, and until now has had no major state cultural institution. The A$915 million (US$626 million) Powerhouse Parramatta is the Australian state’s biggest...
This week's question is on pooping and stress.