Daydreaming about packing it all in and starting fresh somewhere new? You’re not alone, but as anyone who’s actually done it will tell you, there’s a big difference between somewhere being nice to visit and somewhere actually wanting you to stay. A country can have all the fjords, beaches and tax breaks in the world,…
Canada may be a popular destination for visitors from around the globe, but when it comes to putting down roots, one city in the country stands above the rest. The distinction is based on the latest Global Livability Index from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), which named Vancouver as one of the most livable cities in…
Dehydration becomes a health condition when the body loses more water than it takes in. Many consider feeling thirsty to be a warning sign, but Dr B Ravinder Reddy, consultant surgeon in the division of general surgery, trauma and surgical gastroenterology at CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, considers that to be a misconception. Staying well-hydrated…
Country music star Michael English has urged people not to take their health for granted after revealing a shock heart attack earlier this year taught him the importance of regular check ups. Blathin de Paor Deputy Editor 20:13, 04 Jul 2026 Michael English for RSVP Country Michael English is one of the most familiar and…
Every year, someone asks the world what it really thinks of everyone else, and every year the answers rearrange the furniture. The go-to scorecard for this is RepCore Nations, run by the reputation firm Reputation Lab and led by Fernando Prado, the same analyst who built the original country-reputation study back when it lived at…
Nearly half of all dementia cases could be prevented by addressing modifiable risk factors such as physical inactivity, smoking, low education, poor sleep and social isolation, according to new research from Curtin University. But the study warns that current public health strategies are not doing enough to turn awareness into real behavior change. A Global…
Most travelers want to go somewhere to keep cool at the often sweltering end of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Maybe you want to think beyond the basic beach vacation and head to the mountains or even the Southern Hemisphere, where it’s wintertime. Or, perhaps you’re looking to finally book that epic safari vacation to…
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] When Canton Tower lit up on 1 July to celebrate Lingnan University’s achievement as the world’s top university for SDG 4: Quality Education in the Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026, the display marked more than a single accolade. Coinciding with…
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Kellett, the British International School in Hong Kong, turns 50 this year and they have much to celebrate. Half a century from their humble beginnings as two primary classes in Wan Chai, they are now a through school across three campuses, with over…
Like other advanced cities, Hong Kong faces a range of clearly defined challenges that must be directly addressed in the next few years. Two that stand out are the effects of climate change and the consequences of an ageing population, which, one way or another, will impact every section of society. This means concerted action…