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Media

Happy medium

As Beijing tightens its grip on Hong Kong, broadcaster ViuTV is offering its residents some much-needed escapism.

  • Issue #153
  • 11 min read
Professional television camera displaying monitor screen showing presenter during filming of ViuTV food talk show
Affairs

Affairs

Hong Kong expats and takeaways from the world’s largest security conference.

  • Issue #152
  • 9 min read
Man in dark suit speaking at Munich Security Conference podium with gesture.
Culture

Nostalgic neon

The fluorescent signs lining Hong Kong's streets are a huge part of its identity. Heritage group TNX is working to stop these lights from burning out by restoring them.

  • Issue #151
  • 5 min read
Modern heritage preservation workshop with traditional neon sign being restored
Culture

Culture

Auction houses bid on Hong Kong, a gallery in Mexico City and Eurovision goes stateside.

  • Issue #151
  • 7 min read
Modern glass office building illuminated at night in urban skyline
Culture

The Opener

Cats on leads, presidents without planes and Lou Bega performing for the forces. Plus: Jimmy O Yang on Hollywood and stand-up.

  • Issue #150
  • 9 min read
Red figure with microphone performing on stage above rows of green uniformed soldiers with rifles in formation
Culture

Worldwide wonderlands

Denmark's Christmas traditions reveal a nation that has perfected the art of indoor celebration, transforming winter's harshness into a festival of family, pork and peculiar pudding rituals.

  • Issue #149
  • 11 min read
Cartoon illustration of a multi-generational family gathered around a Christmas dinner table with holiday food and decorations
Business

Business: Global

How books are sold in Russia, flights are taking off in India and tattoos are fading in the US.

  • Issue #149
  • 7 min read
Tattoo artist working on client's arm in studio setting
Politics

Korea change 

As China tightens its grip on Hong Kong, global media have sought a new regional base. The natural choice? Seoul, a hi-tech megacity welcoming the world’s biggest publications.

  • The Forecast #12
  • 8 min read
Kang Da-som, an announcer for South Korea's MBC network, recording a news item in a broadcast studio.
Business

Business: Global

How “Hog Kong” became a test bed for porkless pork. Plus: Glasgow’s moment to shine.

  • Issue #148
  • 8 min read
Aerial view of Glasgow showing historic university buildings with gothic spire and autumn parkland
Hospitality

Club rules

After surviving the financial blow of the pandemic, the night-time economy is finally swinging back to life. We visit three venues that are leading the charge and meet the entrepreneurs behind them.

  • The Entrepreneurs #5
  • 1 min read
DJ's hands on turntables under red stage lighting at Nåpoleon Komplex nightclub.

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