Lynn Hatem

Lynn Hatem covers world news, culture, and lifestyle for Beijing Times, following the stories and trends shaping contemporary life around the globe.

Ethical Elephant Tourism Thrives at Samui Elephant Sanctuary

In the tropical haven of Koh Samui, Thailand, Kaew Ta and Kham Phean have found peace at the Samui Elephant Sanctuary. Surrounded by birds,...

From Shy Teen to Healing Guide: Sonia Samtani’s Mission to Help Others Overcome Procrastination

Sonia Samtani’s journey from a shy teenager with low self-esteem to a respected therapist and motivational speaker is a powerful testament to personal transformation....

Yaeyama Kyori Wagyu: Japan’s Unique Beef Shines in Vietnam’s Michelin-Starred Kitchens

Not all Wagyu beef is created equal, and beef aficionados are quick to note the distinction. While Japan’s Kobe and Miyazaki Wagyu have long...

New Drug Shows Promise Against KRAS-G12C Mutation in Lung, Colorectal, and Pancreatic Cancers

A novel drug developed by a mainland Chinese biotechnology company, D3Bio, has shown promising results against three difficult-to-treat cancers—non-small cell lung, colorectal, and pancreatic—according...

Experts Warn Against Restrictive Diets Amid Rising Popularity in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Nutrition Association has raised concerns about the rising popularity of restrictive diets like intermittent fasting and low-carbohydrate regimens, warning they may...

Hong Kong Red Cross Raises Haemoglobin Threshold for Female Blood Donors Amid Improved Donor Health

The Hong Kong Red Cross has raised the haemoglobin threshold for female blood donors for the first time in 30 years, reflecting improved donor...

Hong Kong Boosts Support for Outdoor Workers Amid Intense Heatwave and Heatstroke Risks

Hong Kong authorities have intensified efforts to protect outdoor workers from heatstroke by offering subsidies to employers purchasing cooling equipment, as the city faced...

Hong Kong Youth Show High E-Cigarette Use; Public Backs Plain Cigarette Packaging

A recent university study reveals that nearly 70 percent of Hongkongers under 25 have tried e-cigarettes, with 60 percent citing peer pressure as a...

Hong Kong’s Environment Minister Advocates Voluntary Approach for Single-Use Plastics Ban

Hong Kong’s Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Tse Chin-wan, has urged caution in applying mandatory measures to advance green policies, highlighting the city’s current...

Thrilling Punjabi Bull Racing: A Vibrant Tradition in Rural Pakistan

In the sun-drenched fields of rural Pakistan, thick wooden yokes bind pairs of powerful bulls as a man clings precariously to a narrow plank...

Cirque du Soleil Returns to Hong Kong with Spectacular Kooza Show

Cirque du Soleil has returned to Hong Kong after a seven-year hiatus with its electrifying production, Kooza, now showing at the Central Harbourfront Event...

Bali’s Ban on Small Plastic Bottles Sparks Industry Backlash and Environmental Praise

Bali’s recent ban on small plastic water bottles has ignited debate between environmental advocates and industry stakeholders. The new regulation, which took effect in...

Removal of Mount Pulag Cat Sparks Debate Over Wildlife and Animal Welfare

The removal of a popular feral cat from Mount Pulag, one of the Philippines’ highest peaks, has stirred intense debate online between animal welfare...

Malaysia Debates Panda Program Costs as Native Wildlife Faces Extinction

With the return of pandas Fu Wa and Feng Yi to China after over a decade in Malaysia, public attention has turned to whether...

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