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Belgian singer/songwriter and Chanel ambassador Angèle exudes joy and a carefree state of mind in the campaign film for the launch of Chance Eau Splendide. Photo: Handout
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Style Edit: Purple meets paradox in Chanel’s new Chance Eau Splendide

With foregrounding notes of rose geranium and raspberry, the luminous fragrance from Olivier Polge embodies Coco Chanel’s ‘Luck is my soul’ philosophy, and comes with a playful film by Jean-Pierre Jeunet.

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American bargain hunters flock to China’s DHgate e-commerce app

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Hong Kong property

SHKP flirts with home prices unseen since 2014 as it launches Sai Sha project

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Brewing sake in space? Maker aims for small step towards moon-based brewery

Asahi Shuzo wants to become the first off-world sake maker, with plans to brew aboard the International Space Station, and then the moon.

Promotional image for Dassai Moon. Photo: Asahi Shuzo

Ant Group ramps up healthcare presence as ‘AI doctors’ gain popularity in China

The agents, with expertise in a range of fields including tumours and chronic diseases, are built on Ant’s medical AI foundational model.

6 signature egg dishes worth celebrating with in Hong Kong this Easter

From carbonara to coddled eggs, we highlight 6 ‘egg-cellent’ must-try creations that go beyond the traditional Easter fare.

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Gold watches from leading brands bossed it at Watches and Wonders

The ‘boom boom’ fashion trend saw glittering new Rolex and Patek Philippe releases, while Cartier returned to its famous panther, and Chanel evoked Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel’s love of braid.

At April’s Watches and Wonders 2025 fair in Geneva, brands including Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Chanel, Bulgari and Piaget grabbed visitors’ attention with stunning gold watches. Photo: Handout

Oscar-winner Adrien Brody to appear at Chinese fashion event in April

The Brutalist actor, who has been impressing Chinese internet users with his chopstick skills, is set to appear at Quanzhou Fashion Week.

Swire Properties bullish on mainland China despite tariff war’s pall

Hong Kong developer says it is on the hunt for retail investments in Shenzhen amid the ‘onshoring’ of consumption, CEO says.

Hong Kong consumer watchdog finds 27.4% gap in air con energy efficiency

Consumer Council tests 12 models of inverter split-type air conditioners, says Daikin has highest electric bill savings.

Air-conditioner units mounted on buildings in Kwun Tong. Photo: Eugene Lee

Malaysian durian farmers prickly over claims of encroachment on state land

The confrontation came to a head when a lawmaker was arrested for preventing the felling of trees in a key durian-growing state.

Visitors buy Malaysian durians in Nanning, south China. Photo: Xinhua

Titanic passenger’s pocket watch tipped for US$66,000 sale

Recovered from the icy North Atlantic after the 1912 disaster, the ladies’ timepiece is going under the hammer in the UK.

Chinese toymaker Pop Mart’s shares jump as global expansion plans take shape

Company plans to set up offices in Greater China, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe, brings in former executive to oversee some markets.

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10 great spots in Australia’s Top End for food, drink and nature

From a MasterChef Australia star’s restaurant to cruises in Kakadu National Park, an expert on the Northern Territory’s Top End shares tips.

Jim Jim Falls, Kakadu National Park’s biggest waterfall. Photo: Kylie Knott

Physicists discover how to make a stronger coffee using less coffee grounds

Researchers in the US reveal how the way you pour hot water, and with what sort of kettle, affects flavour when making pour-over coffee.

Researchers in the US reveal how the way you pour hot water, and with what sort of kettle, affects flavour when making pour-over coffee. Photo: Shutterstock

‘Open door red’ to ‘summer blue’: will second quarter slam China’s GDP again?

Recent years have seen China’s economic growth decelerate in the second quarter – a pattern that threatens to continue this summer amid an intensifying trade war.

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Meet boxing legend Floyd Mayweather’s model girlfriend, Gallienne Nabila

The pair were first linked in 2019 but have since had an on-again, off-again relationship; starting around 2022 they have appeared together at numerous events, including NBA games.

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Delightfully fun neckwear for the boardroom and beyond

Add some sartorial smarts to your wardrobe this spring with these delightfully fun ties that will add the perfect finishing touch to your ensemble – and look great in the boardroom and beyond.

Suited, booted and tied to perfection, David Beckham steps out in style during Paris Fashion Week in March. Photo: GC Images

Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg testifies at landmark US antitrust trial

Meta is accused by Federal Trade Commission of abusing its market power to acquire Instagram, WhatsApp before they could become competitors.

BlackRock ‘eyes control of 2 Panama ports in Hutchison deal, MSC family others’

Source says while consortium is seeking to buy portfolio, US firm aims to take 51 per cent stake in CK Hutchison’s interest in Panama ports.

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Explainer | Cars, clothing, Christmas toys: what US consumers are losing to Trump’s tariffs

Trump’s tariff pause provides temporary relief, but uncertainty may lead to US shortages of cars, toys, and electronics as shipments are halted.

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US tariffs are causing firms to halt shipments, from Swiss watches to Christmas toys. Uncertainty looms, potentially emptying American shelves. Photo: Shutterstock

Katy Perry and all-female crew return to Earth after Blue Origin space flight

Mission was high-profile success for Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos’ New Shepard launch vehicle, which has been developed for space tourism.

Pop star Katy Perry comes out of a capsule marking the first all-female flight crew in more than six decades, in West Texas, Texas, on Monday. Photo: Blue Origin/Reuters

Chinese plant resumes hiring after Trump spares iPhones from tariffs

The move highlights the disruption caused by the new US tariffs to Apple’s supply chain.

On Balance | Tariff flip-flops and why Trump’s attack on China is misguided

Trump wants to counter China’s challenge to US dominance but his approach has only served to undermine allies while spooking investors.

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Alibaba steps up AI adoption in auto industry with Nio, BMW deals

The Nio collaboration reflects the progress Alibaba has made in commercialising AI technologies in the car industry.

Nio EVs are displayed at the 2023 World New Energy Vehicle Congress in Haikou, south China’s Hainan Province, December 7, 2023. Photo: Xinhua

China launches all-out effort to boost consumption as US trade war boils over

Local authorities roll out more supportive policies as commentators urge officials to ‘strengthen people’s confidence’.

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China is striving to convince consumers to open their wallets as it tries to mitigate the impact of an intensifying trade war with the United States. Photo: AP

China’s chip trade faces uncertainty after growing in first quarter

As the trade war escalates, Chinese chip merchants have reportedly stopped providing price quotes.

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Meet the blonde bombshell Pheloung twins, Danielle and Brigette

The 28-year-old identical twins have made waves on TikTok and Instagram with their stunning good looks; Brigette is into fashion, while Danielle has worked in investment banking.

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Retail
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