You’re not hardcore unless you live hardcore, but now you’ve got a chance to prove that when School of Rock The Musical goes to Hong Kong for the very first time. It’s time to rock to the tunes from School of Rock because the popular comedy film is coming to Hong Kong as a musical for the first time. Based on the movie of the same name by Mike White, the School of Rock the Musical will run in Hong Kong from May 25 to June 16 at the Lyric Theatre of the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts. Expect new music by Andrew Llyod Webber and lyrics by Glenn Slater on top of classic hits from ..read more

Calling all dog parents: BARK Air is the first of its kind to offer an exclusive travel experience tailored for dogs.  While we may still not know “Who Let the Dogs Out,” we do know who let the dogs in: it’s BARK Air and it’s pawsome. As the world’s first airline service dedicated to pampering pups, BARK Air makes it pawssible for our furry friends to revel in a first-class experience, just like some humans do. Travel Q&A: Fifi, the dog that flew business class from Hong Kong to Paris and went viral Introducing BARK Air: The first-ever airline service for dogs Image Credit ..read more

With interest in Japanese dramas gradually rising, we’ve listed five shows that you should definitely look out for in the coming months of 2024. According to About Netflix, Japanese-language content ranked third in the most-viewed non-English content, after Korean and Spanish on the streaming platform. While many instantly (and rightfully) think of cult anime such as One Piece, Yu Yu Hakusho, and Pokémon Concierge, live adaptations of Japanese content are gaining attraction globally. FX’s Shōgun, Netflix’s Alice in Borderland and House of Ninjas, along with other titles have recently cap ..read more

Take five from your work and get down to a jazz bar in Bangkok — the vibes of these places will fly you straight to the moon. A jazz bar never fails to impress. Come with friends and it makes an incredible night out. Come with a partner and the evening sticks within your memories. Come solo and you’ll still feel welcomed, surrounded by the music. And with something to sip, it’s all the more impressive. Given the city’s growing collection of jazz venues, we’ve rounded up the best jazz bars Bangkok has to offer. From the newbies to the oldies that have marked a warm place in our hearts, here ar ..read more

Art021, founded as part of the Shanghai International Art Festival in 2013, is set to redefine the traditional fair model in Hong Kong this 2024. Art021 was founded by three business entrepreneurs: Kylie Ying, Bao Yifeng, and David Chau. The group has established three international art fairs held in Mainland China, including Art021 in Shanghai, Jingart in Beijing, and DnA in Shenzhen. The first of the three festivals, Art021, has always succeeded in bringing together Asian art circles. On 7-10 November, 2024, the 12th Art021 Contemporary Art Fair will take place at Shanghai Exhibition Centre ..read more

Prime Video’s latest romantic flick with Anne Hathaway could have been different but falls into the trope trap instead. Here’s our review of The Idea of You. It’s insane that Anne Hathaway is 41 years old. First off, she doesn’t look like it, and secondly, she will always be Amelia Mignonette Thermopolis Renaldi, Princess of Genovia to this ageing millennial. It took a little suspension of disbelief for me when watching this movie because not only was she playing a nearly-middle-aged woman but she also has a teenage daughter. In the end, that wasn’t bothersome at all. In fact, Pime Video’s Th ..read more

Singapore is the only Asian city among the top five smartest cities in the world in 2024. The index, produced by the Swiss business school Institute for Management Development (IMD), lists 142 cities in all, ranking them on the basis of how they use advanced technology for improvement in the lives of the citizens. The IMD said that its Smart City Index (SCI) “has now reached what can be considered as its stable configuration” following the methodological changes made in 2023. It has for the first time used moving averages spanning the 2019-2024 period for the rankings, which, according to the ..read more

Everybody knows about the Korean and Japanese beauty market. There are some brands that have been here for so long and sometimes we just feel like trying something new. This is where Taiwanese skincare brands slide in. Influenced by these two giant markets, the Taiwanese skincare ritual brings a combination of familiarity and newness that you might need. Shopping for skincare in Taiwan is an experience that easily compares to walking down Myeongdong or Shibuya. Towering drugstores such as Watsons, Cosmed, Tomod’s and Japan Medical are sandwiched next to multi-brand boutiques like Paris Strawb ..read more

Running from 24 to 30 April 2024, the first-ever Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week is about to kick off. Here’s all you need to know to get the most out of the event. The Malaysian bar community is one filled with support, admiration and celebration. It’s a tight-knit group of enthusiasts that not only love a good cocktail or two, but also appreciate the craft behind the counter. And that’s why Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week (KLCW) is one event that’s filled with tremendous anticipation. Happening for the very first time ever, KLCW will see the most beloved and talented personalities in the bar scene co ..read more

Struggling with irritated and sensitive skin? Allantoin can be your saviour. A wonder ingredient that’s often overlooked, allantoin for the skin is known to be beneficial due to its soothing and calming properties. Find out more about its benefits and why the ingredient deserves to be the next buzzword in the beauty industry. Allantoin, or aluminium dihydroxy allantoinate, is a naturally occurring compound of the comfrey plant, a native species in Asia and Europe. It is known for its healing and soothing properties and is widely used in cosmetic products. Beauty brands also make use of synthe ..read more