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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. Born in Hong Kong, Samtani...

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Edward Burtynsky Captures Global Industry’s Reach in “China in Africa”

Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky discovered his passion at age 11 when his father bought...

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Ethical Elephant Tourism Thrives at Samui Elephant Sanctuary

In the tropical haven of Koh Samui, Thailand, Kaew Ta and Kham Phean have...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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...

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...

South Korea’s Handwritten Letters Project Offers Solace in a Digital Age

Each night, 25-year-old student Jeong Seung-won sits at his desk and reads handwritten letters from strangers, posted on a website called Warmth Mailbox. The...

Singapore Chef Loses 11kg in 5 Months While Working Long Hours

Ngo Xing Jun, a chef at his family’s hawker stall in Singapore, lost 11kg over five months in 2024, dropping from 80kg to 61.5kg...

Women’s Sports Bar in Portland Champions Equality and Community

A groundbreaking sports bar in Portland, Oregon, is redefining the way women’s sports are viewed and celebrated. The Sports Bra, founded by Jenny Nguyen...