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We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. This ancient Chinese warrior queen led huge armies and stole a king’s heart Fu Hao is one of the earliest documented female military generals in history, yet relatively little is known about her. Most of the information gathered about her life is from her tomb. 2. How to prevent osteoporosis, from training to eating...

With the 2026/27 ski season approaching and Val d’Isère set to open for winter on 28th November, skiers are being warned that one of the biggest obstacles to enjoying their time on the slopes may have nothing to do with their technical ability. Certified mindset coach Kate Casali is encouraging skiers to add confidence-building to their pre-season preparation, whether they’re heading to the slopes for the first time or returning after a fall, a difficult trip or time away.

BCD Meetings & Events doubled its revenue in India between 2024 and 2025, with further growth projected for 2026 as demand for meetings, events and incentive travel increases. The company plans to expand its presence in Delhi NCR and Bengaluru in 2027, following a larger Mumbai office relocation in August. Its Indian workforce has grown by nearly 70 per cent over the past three years.

Growing up, Thai artist Nawin Nuthong loved playing video games, especially Civilization, where players can create empires as historical leaders. Drawn to playing as King Ramkhamhaeng, who ruled the Sukhothai Kingdom from 1279 to 1298 in what is now Thailand, Nawin soon became interested in how history is constructed. The 33-year-old now combines his twin passions for history and video games through his multimedia practice, which examines how new technology shapes and advances societies. His...

Singapore will host BTS THE CITY ARIRANG from December 1 to 31, 2026, in partnership with HYBE, marking the project's only Southeast Asian stop this year. The island-wide programme will feature themed installations, light shows, art trails and music-led experiences across major attractions, building up to BTS' four sold-out concerts at the National Stadium in December.

With summer’s heat dissipating in Hong Kong, I decided to do a country walk last weekend and ended up in Stanley, a coastal neighbourhood in the south of Hong Kong Island. What we found there shocked us. It had been a few years since I visited the area, mostly because it was always packed with tourists. In all previous Stanley outings, hordes of visitors, whether from mainland China or Western countries, packed the side-street market and the main beach promenade. On this recent hike, a trail led...

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Kevin Lai, head mixologist at The St Regis Bar in Macau, is originally from Taiwan. Meng Shu, a glass artist and lecturer who is also based in the city, grew up in mainland China. Inspired by their current home, these two individuals recently combined their talents to create a cocktail and accompanying piece of glass art that represent what Macau means to them as expats – mirroring the way in which parts of the local cultural heritage were shaped over the years by people who came to the port...

“You can tell in about 30 seconds whether a bar was designed by someone who’s worked a busy shift or by someone who drew a nice picture,” says Nikita Matveev. Ask mixologists what they notice when they walk into a bar, and they won’t mention the menu or the mood board. Matveev, head bartender of Dead Poets and The Old Man, counts the steps – how far bartenders must reach for ice, trash and stock, and whether they’re bumping into each other. Lorenzo Antinori sees light first: how it falls on the...

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South Korean songstress Ejae, who found global fame after lending her voice to Netflix’s 2025 animated film, KPop Demon Hunters, recently tied the knot with her long-time partner, Samuel Kim, on October 17. Ejae, whose real name is Kim Eun-jae, wore a custom Danielle Frankel bridal gown for the ceremony, while her groom wore a classic tuxedo by Bhambi, a New York City-based custom tailor. The newlyweds’ nuptials were featured in Vogue and were reportedly held at Stage 28 in Seoul’s Gangdong...

Anyone who’s seen the dreaded words “sold out” while navigating the endless scroll of online shopping – or worse, heard those very same words after hours spent queuing outside a store – should have Gab Waller on speed dial. Where some may see those words for what they are, Waller sees an invitation to dig even deeper to find the coveted item you want, whether it’s the hottest accessory this season – she recently cited Alaïa’s Le Teckel suede clutch and Dior’s Médaillon belt as new must-haves –...