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Joyce Yip
SCMP contributor
After spending years writing about the world of luxury, Joyce is now a freelance writer obsessed with telling stories about the culture, art, fashion, food and people that shape our city. When not at her desk, she could be found hiking Hong Kong's beautiful trails and chasing after her rescue dogs, Olive and George.
‘Quince’ is out; ‘pineapple Haribo’ and ‘bat wings’ are in. New wine descriptors reflect young Chinese drinkers’ changing tastes.
Non-alcoholic and low-alcohol, or ‘nolo’ wines, were supposed to be the next big thing. Industry insiders dissect what went wrong, from their flavour and price to a lack of interest from Gen Z drinkers.
Private clubs are thriving against the odds, with new venues now offering exclusivity for everyone from young creative locals to boardroom stalwarts
Are you guilty of stress eating or do you eat because you are hungry? There’s an easy way to find out, say scientists in Hong Kong. Their goal? To show the benefits of mindful eating, and how to do it.
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Baijiu, China’s ‘white spirit’, has long been seen as uncool by its young people, but hip cocktail bars specialising in the spirit, and a change in how it’s marketed, are altering that.
Expert wine fraud detector Maureen Downey has worked on high-profile cases including those of Rudy Kurniawan and Hardy Rodenstock, and will host authentication workshops in Hong Kong from March 2-4.
Japan is well known for sake and whisky, but there is a growing thirst for non-traditional craft spirits, such as gin and eau de vie. Many are being made by centuries-old distilleries.
Do Web3 and wine mix? Will blockchain technology be a silver bullet when it comes to the complex authentication of premium wines and spirits? The jury remains divided.
Here are 11 of the best Instagram bakeries to have opened in Hong Kong over the past year, offering everything from cakes and pastries to bagels and granola jars.
Hong Kong’s food-waste recovery rate is a mere 4 per cent but a slew of new food-rescue programmes and apps aim to improve that and reduce the city’s culture of waste.
Tea is more than just a drink – it is a gateway to Chinese culture, and companies in Hong Kong have found new ways to package and prepare it.
Lace, ruffles and bows on Lolita-inspired outfits – here’s the inspirational story behind fashion brand Shushu/Tong and its guochao-empowered success
Her designs emphasise the importance of sustainability, but how has Anya Hindmarch pushed for even more eco-friendly methods with The Universal Bag?
Fashion isn’t limited to gender or size for Chinese designer Zhou, rather, it’s a study of the tension between the garment and the body
Puer has been elevated from a table-side staple into a smart investment rivalling the traditional vintage wine market – one 70-year-old cake just sold for more than US$70,000
Ever since Everydays in March 2021, sales of digital art and NFTs of more conventional works have exploded, drawing celebrity investors and no end of hype – but just how excited should we be?
After an Instagram post got her noticed, Lin went from singer to actress and is now the face of Descente, Kotex, Nin Jiom and more – just don’t ask her to make mui choy kau yook
Event hosted by magician and mentalist Zenneth Kok in November 2021 was part of the performing arts theme of Operation Santa Claus.
Event hosted by magician and mentalist Zenneth Kok in November 2021 was part of the performing arts theme of Operation Santa Claus.
Six children from Operation Santa Claus beneficiaries learn how make masks and act with them during two-day session with The Nonsensemakers in November 2021.
Six children from Operation Santa Claus beneficiaries learn how make masks and act with them during two-day session with The Nonsensemakers in November 2021.
Children at Norwegian International School raise more than HK$6,000 for Operation Santa Claus by taking pictures with Father Christmas.
With large gatherings impossible due to social distancing, principal Christopher Chadwick had to find smaller ways to inject some holiday cheer.
‘We’re a small school with a big heart,’ says head of primary on school’s fundraising efforts.
Students from International College Hong Kong in Sha Tau Kok hosted charity event from November 22 to December 1 last year to spread kindness around school, raising HK$12,389.40 for Operation Santa Claus.
Singapore International School (Hong Kong) publishes traditional cookbook as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations.
DSC International School offers fun and much-needed laughter as staff shave heads and children put on funny wigs for charity.
DSC International School offers fun and much-needed laughter as staff shave heads and children put on funny wigs for charity.
Parents say the initiative teaches children to be compassionate and learn the true meaning of Christmas. The annual event is run by the South China Morning Post and public broadcaster RTHK.
Non-profit foundation promotes leaders among local NGOs, provides half of HK$800,000 funds for training programme.
