Linkin Park reunites with new singer, new music

Linkin Park reunites with new singer, new music

Linkin Park is back with a new lineup and is debuting their first new music since the 2017 death of lead singer Chester Bennington. On Thursday, the band kicked off a livestream showcasing new singer Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain, who will join returning members Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Phoenix and Joe Hahn in … Read more

Croffle to crookie to flat croissant, 3 trendy croissants and how to make them at home

Croffle to crookie to flat croissant, 3 trendy croissants and how to make them at home

Here are a few croissant variations that have become popular around the world in recent years. They all have interesting origin stories and can easily be made at home with frozen, ready-made croissant dough. Sourdough croissants fresh from the oven at a Bakehouse bakery in Hong Kong. Variations on the traditional French pastry have been … Read more

Seoul vegan restaurant channels Panda Express with plant-based dishes ‘for everyone’

Seoul vegan restaurant channels Panda Express with plant-based dishes ‘for everyone’

Kim Je-eun opened the restaurant in May, driven by the belief that “food should be equal for everyone”. Her mission is to serve vegan dishes that cater to all palates, and even non-vegans. Gosari Express’ graffiti-adorned main entrance. Photo: Instagram / @gosariexpress “I wanted to break the stereotype that vegan food is tasteless. I aim … Read more

What to do in and near Jeonju Hanok Village in South Korea, a top Instagram hotspot

What to do in and near Jeonju Hanok Village in South Korea, a top Instagram hotspot

For many centuries, Jeonju has been the administrative centre of the Korean peninsula’s “breadbasket” region (an area that produces large quantities of wheat or other grains). It is also the hometown of Yi Seong-gye (King Taejo), who founded Korea’s last dynastic kingdom, the Joseon dynasty, in 1392. The Jeonju Hanok Village attracts many domestic and … Read more

BTS Suga: BTS Suga labeled a ‘Criminal’ as protest trucks demand his removal from the group

BTS Suga: BTS Suga labeled a ‘Criminal’ as protest trucks demand his removal from the group

Earlier this month, BTS member Suga became embroiled in a controversy when allegations of drunk driving emerged. This scandal has since escalated, with protest trucks demanding his removal from the globally renowned K-pop group being spotted around Seoul, South Korea. According to reports from Koreaboo, several trucks bearing inflammatory messages against Suga were recently seen … Read more

Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024 full list: Bar Leone in Hong Kong No 1, co-founder ‘speechless’

Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024 full list: Bar Leone in Hong Kong No 1, co-founder ‘speechless’

In a surprise twist, Coa placed 4th on the list this year; the bar’s reign was ended by none other than fellow Hong Kong entrant Bar Leone, which debuted on the list and went straight to the number one spot. Bar Leone’s interior features vintage football shirts, and photos of Italian icons, from Popes to … Read more

Japanese kakigori vs Korean bingsu – what’s the best shaved iced dessert for summer?

Japanese kakigori vs Korean bingsu – what’s the best shaved iced dessert for summer?

Korea also has its own version, called bingsu. But why is it not as popular as kakigori on the world stage? The Honey Gold bingsu at Park Hyatt Seoul, in South Korea. Photo: Park Hyatt Seoul “I think Japanese shaved ice is definitely in its own category,” says Kaila Imada, owner of the kakigori-focused Instagram … 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

A fan of Hong Kong cafes’ favourite places to eat curry, beef noodles, old-school dim sum

A fan of Hong Kong cafes’ favourite places to eat curry, beef noodles, old-school dim sum

Vicky Yun is the marketing and communications manager of Global Beauty International, including brands like beauty service company Bella Marie France and hair care company Svenson and Harvard. She spoke to Andrew Sun. Growing up, my taste buds were nurtured by the vibrant flavours of cha chaan teng (Hong Kong-style cafe) food. These nostalgic cafes … Read more

Mandarin Oriental’s second property in London a ‘more intimate, boutique style of hotel’

Mandarin Oriental’s second property in London a ‘more intimate, boutique style of hotel’

Hatje believes the hotel will attract a similar clientele to The Landmark, of which she was the launch general manager in 2009. The exterior of the new-build Mandarin Oriental Mayfair. Photo: Mandarin Oriental “From her experience launching The Landmark, Susanne understands well how the Mandarin Oriental brand can be translated from glamorous heritage to intimate … Read more