“Seeing my dad as an interior designer, it was more natural for me to think about a career in the arts. I applied [to Parsons, in New York], didn’t get in, so I went to the Fashion Institute of Technology first, and then applied again and finally got into Parsons.” Luk and Emily Lam-Ho, the … Read more
It became clear that there would be no door-slamming for the franchise, and when Frozen 2 was released, in 2019, it had the highest-grossing opening of any animated film. Frozen had now officially leapt beyond any public misconception that it was a mere cartoon – a word no one uses at Disney any more – … Read more
“The social movements of 2019, followed by the unprecedented pandemic, posed enormous challenges to our operations,” Gokson said in the statement. “Sevva is taking stock of its success after more than a decade and a half and will be open to new creative directions.” Social unrest in 2019 and the Covid-19 pandemic have taken their … Read more
Aaron Chong is global wine technology company Coravin’s senior regional sales manager. He spoke to Andrew Sun. My heart is rooted in traditional Cantonese cuisine, made by Mum. My food horizon expanded while studying in the UK, where I increased my appreciation for French and Italian food and wine. A favourite is Aroma Wine Bistro … Read more
A glass dome held by a robotic arm ascended from our table, releasing a whoosh of steam that seeped into my pores. But I wasn’t at a spa: Before me appeared a tantalizing plate of freshly cooked shrimp. Xian Steam Pot & Yakiniku, a new restaurant that opened in Milpitas in June, specializes in both Chinese … Read more
Born in Venezuela, Lenia Perez is a co-founder of Vipop, a Latin American-inspired fashion and swimwear brand using recycled or sustainable materials. She spoke to Andrew Sun. I really appreciate the art of making food by hand and savouring authentic and local flavours. In Hong Kong, there are many excellent dining options. For lunch, I … Read more
It’s easy to understand why companies like this trend, too. They can hire less people. Some people appreciate the convenience and efficiency of self-checkouts. Photo: Roy Issa But many of us do enjoy the service of a clerk working the register and bagging everything afterwards. We don’t mind engaging face to face, saying “hi” and … Read more
The Chinese arm of McDonald’s – with a network of more than 5,500 restaurants and over 200,000 employees serving more than 1 billion customers each year – is part of the first batch of multinational food companies on the mainland that have committed to develop native apps on HarmonyOS, according to a statement by the … Read more
