The future of fashion will be grown. getty The fashion industry has made huge strides to address its environmental impact but mainstream media focus has often been fast fashion, clothing manufacturing and human rights. While glossy campaigns tout conscious collections and earth tones, the lesser known challenge is a fibre problem. Most clothes are still…
China has introduced a significant policy shift allowing companies in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) that are already listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) to also seek listings on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE). This move is designed to open up the Chinese mainland’s stock market further and to strengthen financial integration within…
Ask any reputable dietitian or nutrition scientist about how to eat healthfully, and they will probably tell you to avoid dieting. Many diets emphasize restriction, whether it’s of calories, carbohydrates, fats or something else. And that’s not a healthy strategy, said Alison Brown, a nutrition researcher at the National Institutes of Health. Diets like these…
A snarky fashion influencer who regularly mocks President Trump’s outfits has posted a now-viral confessional about being in the US illegally — with the Department of Homeland Security signaling it is aware and zeroing in on the critic. Derek Guy disclosed his “lack of legal immigration” in an X post seen nearly 5 million times…
People take photos with giant panda models during a media tour of the 39th International Travel Exposition in Hong Kong on June 11, 2025. (ADAM LAM / CHINA DAILY) HONG KONG – A travel expo in Hong Kong is going to showcase the trends and updates in global tourism with exhibitors from around the world….
South Korean insurer Samsung Fire and Marine Insurance (SFMI) has entered into an agreement to purchase an additional 21% equity stake in Canopius Group. The deal brings SFMI’s shareholding in the firm to 40% and marks its third investment in the specialty insurer, following previous investments in 2019 and 2020. The transaction is subject to…
Queer women have always existed, but last summer the influencers and cultural commentators declared we were living through a moment; one that needed a name. Thus the ‘lesbian renaissance’ was born. Suddenly, they were everywhere – filling the Coachella stages, the red carpets, the streets. The increased visibility prompted questions from the representation-hungry masses: where…
The community surrounding the West Burton site was invited to spend an inspiring afternoon with the STEP team for a special screening of Star Makers 2, a powerful documentary offering a behind-the-scenes look at the future of fusion energy and the final days of the iconic JET facility. Held at the nearby Trinity Arts Centre in Gainsborough,…
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Leapmotor opened its first retail store in Hong Kong on Wednesday, as founder and CEO Zhu Jiangming said the company’s debut in the city would be a stepping stone to greater international success. The new outlet, in the Cityplaza complex at Taikoo Shing on Hong Kong Island, is the company’s…
In today’s fast-paced world, where weight loss and fitness trends are all over social media, many people are looking for hacks like skipping dinner to shed a few quick kilos. From intermittent fasting to calorie-cutting, skipping dinner has become a popular strategy to lose weight fast. But according to health experts, this habit could cause…