5 of the best things to do this weekend August 3-4 in Hong Kong, from cat expo to movies

5 of the best things to do this weekend August 3-4 in Hong Kong, from cat expo to movies

First-time director Kim Sung-han, who cut his teeth assisting on big-budget hits such as 1987: When the Day Comes and Ashfall, packs this taught, lean thriller with life-threatening incidents and period-specific peccadillos to amuse and appal his audience between the breathless thrills and political grandstanding. Read our full review Click here for more movie and … Read more

Singapore leads Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024 long list with 8 entries, while Hong Kong has 4

Singapore leads Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024 long list with 8 entries, while Hong Kong has 4

“Since introducing the extended list in 2021, we have been consistently impressed by the innovative drinking experiences Asia has to offer, and it is beyond exciting to see the large number of new entries and new destinations that have made the list this year,” said Emma Sleight, Asia’s 50 Best Bars head of content. “With … Read more

Young Japanese are going to coffee shops and bars, unlike earlier generations who shunned such ‘third place’ spaces

Young Japanese are going to coffee shops and bars, unlike earlier generations who shunned such ‘third place’ spaces

Tired from work or home life, Astral Ray Coffee customers can unwind with a roasted brew and some good-natured banter. Dedicated to being oases of respite, such places are still rare in Japan but are slowly increasing in number. Japanese society promotes a hardworking culture, and very few Japanese people spend time in cafes and … Read more