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Food and Drinks
Chocolate soufflé, anyone? German chef champions Thai ingredients
Arne Riehn of Igniv Bangkok at the St Regis found his calling as a baker. Now its executive chef, his autumn menu highlights local produce.
25 Nov 2024 - 5:15PM
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Style Edit: How Brunello Cucinelli SS25 blends Riviera charm with desert allure
25 Nov 2024 - 10:00AM
Business of climate change
Towngas open to making sustainable jet fuel near Hong Kong
25 Nov 2024 - 8:30AM
Climate change
Macroscope
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Are governments finally getting serious about climate finance?
The world still lacks an institution with the authority to enforce financial commitments, but policymakers are at least starting to realise the size of the problem.
23 Nov 2024 - 4:30PM
Tourism
Croatia the latest tourist-trap nation to mull short-term rental controls
With rents rising and a housing shortage, Croatia is taking steps to tax short-term holiday lets. Meanwhile, sustainable tourism gets a push.
23 Nov 2024 - 1:15PM
Business of climate change
One Earth Alliance names council members, advisers to drive green initiatives
Hong Kong-based alliance names six to governing council and 21 advisers at the conclusion of the United Nations’ Cop29 climate summit.
26 Nov 2024 - 10:23AM
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Environment
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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
NGO founder explains how mapping initiative helps hold authorities and companies accountable for carbon emissions and cover-ups.
22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PM
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Climate change
Letters
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Can the UN’s climate framework rise to the occasion?
Readers discuss the stakes of reaching a climate finance deal at Cop29 and the need for a global effort against greenhouse gas emissions.
21 Nov 2024 - 11:30AM
Climate change
Letters
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Spain’s deadly floods another wake-up call for Hong Kong
Readers discuss the urgent need to manage climate risks, the real danger on MTR escalators, and paying attention to domestic workers’ mental health.
20 Nov 2024 - 11:30AM
Business of climate change
Lab-grown meat lands on Hong Kong plates via Australian start-up
The Aubrey at the Mandarin Oriental has introduced two dishes featuring Sydney-based Vow’s cultured Japanese quail.
20 Nov 2024 - 7:30AM
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Climate change
Opinion
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US must be consistent to reclaim climate leadership role from China
As China emerges as a climate leader, the US can still be a reliable partner by staying in global agreements and making progress at home.
19 Nov 2024 - 8:30PM
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Business of climate change
HSBC, Cathay Pacific, EcoCeres sign Hong Kong sustainable aviation fuel pact
Deal eliminates emissions equal to 10,000 round-trip flights between Hong Kong and London, lender says.
19 Nov 2024 - 9:21PM
Food and agriculture
Future-proofing rice: how Asia’s farmers are innovating against climate odds
From India to Vietnam, a new wave of innovation is transforming traditional rice farming into a resilient and eco-friendly industry.
19 Nov 2024 - 6:00PM
Business of climate change
Hong Kong start-up develops AI-powered smart bin to tackle recycling
Green AI’s smart collection bin can sort waste into four categories – plastic bottles , aluminium cans, drinks cartons and general refuse.
17 Nov 2024 - 12:30PM
Climate change
Opinion
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As China-Japan climate action grows, Tokyo must rethink LNG push in Asia
Japan’s progress in shrinking its domestic carbon footprint is being offset by its aggressive LNG development drive in South and Southeast Asia.
17 Nov 2024 - 5:30AM
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Asia travel
Nepal trekking – without the crowds but with community spirit
An alternative to Nepal’s Poon Hill, Mohare Danda has comparable Himalayan views, a fraction of the crowds, and benefits local women and families
20 Nov 2024 - 3:34PM
Hong Kong
Hong Kong aims to become a global green maritime fuel bunker centre
Hong Kong setting sail towards a greener future through green fuel incentives and vessel subsidies.
15 Nov 2024 - 7:29PM
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Business of climate change
Hong Kong EV insurance costs to fall, but third-party liability may remain high
Insurance premiums are set to fall as EV prices decline, but third-party liability coverage to remain high due to accident rates and repair costs.
15 Nov 2024 - 8:30AM
Business of climate change
Why Chinese solar producers are not worried about Trump tariffs
Chinese firms to prepare for worst-case scenario of Trump slapping tariffs on shipments from their bases in Southeast Asia.
14 Nov 2024 - 7:56AM
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Celebrity style
My Style: Maggie Hewitt, founder of sustainable fashion brand Maggie Marilyn
The designer introduces us to her hometown of the Bay of Islands, and makes her pitch for sustainable products like biodegradable merino wool from her native New Zealand.
13 Nov 2024 - 4:00AM
Diplomacy
Opinion
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China’s marine conservation efforts prioritise symbolism over substance
Beijing’s maritime policy underscores the global tension between environmental goals and the pursuit of natural resources.
12 Nov 2024 - 5:30AM
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Climate change
Opinion
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How feng shui can inspire China’s quest for environmental justice
China’s efforts to mitigate climate change and protect nature reveal a modern commitment to principles embodied by an ancient discipline.
11 Nov 2024 - 4:42PM
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Thailand
‘Change is coming’: will Southeast Asia have to abandon universal healthcare?
Across Southeast Asia, rising costs and funding struggles are threatening the very foundations of public health systems.
9 Nov 2024 - 12:00PM
Icons and Influencers
How Indonesian fashion brand SukkhaCitta blends tradition with sustainability
Using regenerative farming based on traditional methods, SukkhaCitta champions environmental and financial sustainability for its employees, and high-quality, long-lasting clothes for consumers.
6 Nov 2024 - 3:07PM
Business of climate change
Data centres, EVs bring growth and climate challenges to Hong Kong utility CLP
For the first nine months of 2024, electricity sales at CLP Power Hong Kong grew 2.5 per cent from a year earlier.
6 Nov 2024 - 11:31AM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
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Air taxi completes first trial flight in Japan
The eVTOL sector is crucial to Toyota’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
4 Nov 2024 - 5:46PM
Business of climate change
Cathay Pacific: sustainable jet fuel needs Hong Kong government push
‘If we leave it to the market, every company will wait for their competitors to make the first move,’ says airline’s sustainability manager.
4 Nov 2024 - 9:33AM
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Business of climate change
Swiss unicorn makes green investment pitch to Hong Kong investors
Climeworks, the builder of the world’s largest carbon capture plant, is seeking investors for ambitious multibillion-dollar ventures.
4 Nov 2024 - 7:30AM
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