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Saturday 29th November, 2025
UK Shyam broke Singapore’s 100-metre sprint record in 2001 and held it until 2023. At 49, he continues to sprint “to live independently and remain cognitively healthy” as he ages. Photo: msft.collective
Health & Wellness
He was once Singapore’s fastest man. Here’s how he lives a happy, healthy life
26 Nov, 2025 - 11:00 am

UK Shyam held Singapore’s 100-metre sprint record for 22 years. Now 49, he shares how he continues to look to improve his health span.
The Tony and Olivier award-winning singer and actress, best known for originating the role of Kim in Miss Saigon and being the singing voice of Disney princesses Jasmine and Fa Mulan, will be in Hong Kong early January.
Arts
Lea Salonga on Disney roles, crying at KPop Demon Hunters and discrimination
27 Nov, 2025 - 05:15 pm

Ahead of her Hong Kong Disneyland show, the Filipino singer talks about why Mulan is still so dear to her and her wish to tell Asian stories.
“Meat-shaped Stone”, from the Qing dynasty (1644-1911), is a piece of jasper carved to resemble a piece of “dongborou”, or braised pork belly. It is considered one of the “Three Treasures” in the National Palace Museum collection and included in “Enduring Legacy: A Centennial Celebration of the National Palace Museum” exhibition. (Photo: NPM)
Arts
Taiwan’s National Palace Museum marks 100-year history with stunning displays
24 Nov, 2025 - 01:24 pm

The Taipei museum’s centennial exhibitions feature spectacular works spanning paintings, sculptures, pottery and more.
Ali Abdaal, a former doctor who is now a digital creator, entrepreneur and YouTube star, sits at a cafe in Causeway Bay. Abdaal will speak at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Amphitheatre on December 8 to explain how to make 2026 “the best year of your life”. Photo: Nora Tam
Lifestyle
How to make 2026 the best year of your life? YouTuber Ali Abdaal has answers
28 Nov, 2025 - 07:15 am

An entrepreneur with 7.6 million followers across social media, Abdaal will share tips on subjects from careers to love at a Hong Kong talk.
Are supplements worth the hype? Experts weigh in on what is good for your health. Photo: Shutterstock
Health & Wellness
What are the best supplements? Expert advice on what works and what doesn’t
23 Nov, 2025 - 07:15 am

The demand for supplements is high and continues to grow, but it can be hard to know what to take. We asked doctors for their advice.
Full of testosterone and with a brain that is still developing, young men can be less likely to look before they leap. Doctors explain the factors behind risky behaviour in males, and how to promote healthy risk-taking in teens. Photo: Shutterstock
Health & Wellness
Why males take more risks and how to promote healthy risk-taking in teens
22 Nov, 2025 - 07:15 pm

Experts say factors from evolution to peer pressure lead men and boys to flirt with danger. But some risk-taking is crucial.
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