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Vibhor Hasija, Founder, Yours Eventfully An ingenious organization like ‘Yours Eventfully’, which is emerging to be a successful brand in the field of event and artist management, founded and headed by an artist himself, Vibhor Hasija is making news with its unique promotion strategies and business policies. Vibhor is an aspiring businessman and exquisite artist […]

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Hong Kong's ever-changing dining scene is constantly evolving.

So much so, that it can get a little difficult to keep track of it all, let alone remember to book and try the new restaurants that have caught your eye. From brand new concepts to fresh venues and additional locations, here is our guide to seven of Hong Kong's most promising new restaurants to try right now.

Well, what are you waiting for...

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The world Environment Day 2020 Founded by the United Nation celebrate and protect our environment. World Environment Day is celebrated on the 5th June every year. The day is celebrated around a theme that is adopted by organizations, NGOs, governments, and celebrities from all walks of life. This year’s theme is ‘Celebrate Biodiversity’. Two days […]

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Summer and swimwear go hand in hand. With the unlock 1.0 in process, you might get a reason to dip in the pool and think of perfecting your backstroke. While you plan to do so, we advise you to do it in style and revamp your swimwear style and wardrobe on the basis of these […]

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Hong Kong's ever-changing dining scene is constantly evolving.

So much so, that it can get a little difficult to keep track of it all, let alone remember to book and try the new restaurants that have caught your eye. From brand new concepts to fresh venues and additional locations, here is our guide to seven of Hong Kong's most promising new restaurants to try right now.

Well, what are you waiting for...

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College sweethearts celebrate their love with an ethereal, blossoming wedding at The Breakers.

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Meet Paras Tomar, an actor-cum-entrepreneur who is known for body and skincare brand Nuskhe by Paras and his signature line #BigPucchi. With 170k followers on Instagram and 3.3M followers on Tiktok, the new-age influencer has a unique style of presenting lifestyle facts and styles that are loved by people of all age groups. During the […]

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Welcome to In Real Life, a series in which we take a deep dive into the lives our favourite personalities. In our casual conversation, we challenge them with a course of rapid fire (honest, candid and personal) questions to get to know their true selves.

British-born Michael Zee is known for his delightful exploration of food via his SymmetryBreakfast Instagram account which has amassed almost 755,000 followers. He turned a passion for preparing beautiful mirror images of breakfasts from all over the world into a career -- and now a book. A favourite for die hard food porn fans across the globe, Zee started this journey in London, but now lives with his partner in Shanghai, giving him the opportunity to further explore Chinese and Asian food as well as his own heritage. Available to order through his website www.symmetrybreakfast.com, his gorgeous SymmetryBreakfast cookbook is available in English, Traditional and Simplified Chinese and Spanish. Prestige goes head-to-head with the man himself and gets very hungry.

[caption id="attachment_207482" align="alignnone" width="1727"] Michael Zee of SymmetryBreakfast[/caption]

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Priyesh Singh, Aisehifoodie For TMM Food is a medium that connects people beyond boundaries. But for micro-blogger Priyesh Singh, founder, Aisehifoodie, food is an emotional connection that bonds him with his soul and drives his endless love for food and taste. His brainchild Aisehifoodie, an Instagram page helps people develop the same bond with food […]

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With travel restrictions and social distancing rules still in place, many of us are staying home much more than usual which in turn, drives us to be present within our living space. We speak to Feng Shui designer Thierry Chow on how you can maximise your space into one that inspires positivity.

Although some may deem the Chinese philosophy of Feng Shui as an ancient and outdated practice, Thierry Chow insists that it is still largely relevant in this day and age. “Feng Shui is all about raising awareness with ourselves and our environment -- to remind ourselves that we are closely affected by our surroundings. Now more so than ever, as we stay at home more often, we will find that our physical and mental wellness can depend on the wellness of our space. This can affect our moods, emotions, perceptions, body and even our energy level.”

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The daughter of famed Feng Shui Master Chow Hon Ming, Chow spent years as his apprentice, before branching out to offer her own consultations on how to use and organise your space. Thereafter, Chow streamlined this method into eight steps – something she calls the “Go Lucky” method – to transform your home into a more comfortable, efficient and enjoyable space. These simple steps include intuitive but often overlooked gestures such as incorporating cheerful and fun colours to brighten up your home, as well as displaying decorative objects that bring elation. Chow advises that green is calming and reminiscent of nature, thus suitable for places such as the living room where you might choose to lounge, relax and unwind.

[caption id="attachment_207101" align="alignnone" width="2039"] Thierry Chow in the comfort of her well-lit homey studio with her colourful wardrobe in the background. She intentionally displays them to brighten up the airy loft space.[/caption]

In addition, it is also important to be intentional and select a style for your home that reflects who you are. Having different styles within one space can be a bit jarring, making it hard to focus or concentrate. Therefore, whether it is Scandinavian, bohemian, urban modern or shabby chic, it’s best to stick to one. What's more, the placement of your furniture can also make a difference. Obstructions or objects that jut out can interrupt your space. In Feng Shui, qi is a type of energy that can affect us physically and mentally. Ensuring qi can move through freely within your space allows it to flow into the right directions of your life. In this vein, you may consider incorporating elements from the natural world such as plants, metals and water in the form of fountains or fish tanks, which can also make your home a more comfortable space. Humans are not separate from nature and one should not underestimate its powerful healing properties. Plants for example, are proven to reduce stress and metals such as copper or bronze are known to kill bacteria.

[caption id="attachment_207154" align="alignnone" width="2022"] Thierry's Go Lucky Feng Shui objects crafted in bronze, marble and wood available at the K11 Design Store.[/caption]

According to Chow, it is also advised to invest in diversified lighting. "You see a lot of fluorescent white lights that make a space rather clinical in Hong Kong. Instead, one should opt for a variety of lighting that can reach every dark corner. It should also have a good balance of Yin and Yang; neither too bright nor too dark, neither overly warm or cold." This enables you to alter the lighting according to your mood and the time of day. For instance, it can be brightened in the morning, softened in the afternoon and made ambient in the evening. It is also important to remember to incorporate natural sunlight into your space, this can do wonders for your mood. Chow stresses the importance of being mindful of your space as it affects your wellbeing. Your home should be your refuge, a place that doesn’t drain you. Whether you want to rejuvenate, relax or focus, your space should allow you to connect with yourself immediately and effortlessly.

Lastly, Chow reminds us not to forget to purge and declutter. “It’s natural for everyone to collect emotional debris and that’s why people feel better after letting go of old, unused items and clothing as it makes room for something new.” Your space reflects your mind, and by getting rid of things which are not useful to you anymore enables you to feel less burdened.

As an avid fashion lover, Chow herself has an impressive collection of clothes. However, as a way of decluttering, she often donates clothing and advocates shopping sustainably. In fact, much of her clothes come from thrift and vintage stores. She believes this is a good way to source unique clothing that can make her stand out from others, and allows her to responsibly recycle while being kinder to the environment. Moreover, Chow recently participated in a meaningful project with upcycled fashion brand, The R Collective, and denim brand Levi's in which Chow, along with other fashion influencers, repurposed leftover denim from their inventory to create their own denim pieces.

[caption id="attachment_207370" align="alignnone" width="1964"] Here, Thierry Chow shows off her knee-length skirt made from upcycled Levi's denim, designed and repurposed by herself.[/caption]

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In this time of uncertainty, it is immensely important to work with experts in the real estate field when selling or a buying a home. Ask your current agent to see his or her marketing team… odds are, there isn’t one. Agents at Waterfront Properties and Club Communities work hand-in-hand with a 20-person marketing team […]

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Stanley Ho, founder of Asia’s largest casino empire, passed away yesterday afternoon in Hong Kong at the age of 98. We look back at his vast contributions to Macau, Hong Kong and China during his almost ten-decade reign as one of the most prominent businessmen of Asia.

Known to many as the ‘King of Gambling’, Stanley Ho Hung-sun was born in 1921, into a wealthy family with European ancestry that controlled much of Hong Kong’s colonial-era business. His grandfather Ho Fook was a member of the Legislative Council in 1917 and his father, businessman Ho Sai Kwong, was chairman of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals. His grand uncle, Sir Robert Hotung, was the Head Comprador of Hong Kong during its time as a British colony. However, the family was plagued by poverty after his grandfather’s passing in 1926 and the consequential collapse of his father's business.

During the Second World War, Ho fled to Macau and got his start in business at the Macau Cooperative Company, making his first fortune trading goods into the Portuguese territory. His master move, however, was obtaining a gaming monopoly license in Macau in 1961, which saw him rule the Macau gaming industry for 40 years as its sole player before foreign investors were introduced into the special administrative region. Over the years, Ho has amassed businesses in entertainment, property, shipping and hospitality between his corporation SJM Holdings, which controls 20 casino properties in Macau including the Grand Lisboa and Shun Tak Holdings, which operates the Hong Kong-Macau Turbojet fleet of ferries. Ho also served as the Chairman of the Real Estate Developers Association for 20 years until 2011. Aside from being an incredibly shrewd businessman, Ho was also closely tied with politics, having been a member of the Basic Law Consultative Committee of Hong Kong and a vice-chairman of the Macau Basic Law Drafting Committee, where he was involved in discussions that directly impacted the political landscape and legal foundation of both cities.

One of Asia’s richest men, Ho’s personal fortune was estimated at HK$50 billion when he retired in 2018 just days before his 97^th birthday. He is survived by 14 of the 16 children he fathered and three of his four wives. His eldest daughter from his second marriage, Pansy Ho, said in a press conference: “Although we know the day will come, it does not ease our sorrow. Dad will stay in people’s hearts forever and our family will continue to [contribute to] society.”

Besides his business prowess and political savvy, Ho was also an avid ballroom dancer and is known for the notable contributions he made as a philanthropist. He famously paid HK$2.57 million for the largest white truffle at a charity auction as well as HK$69 million for a copper horse head sculpture that was looted from the Summer Palace in Beijing at a Sotheby’s auction in order to return it to Mainland China. Ho’s name currently appears on a variety of museums, hospitals and sports centres in Hong Kong and Macau. He is also the only person to have had a local street (Dr. Stanley Ho Avenue) named after him in Macau, the gaming hub that overtook Las Vegas as the world’s gambling capital thanks to his contribution.

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