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A Texas Chinese family restaurant’s founders pass the torch but still put in a shift: meet Papa and Mama Teng, 85 and 76
'At home I feel sleepy. Here, I feel like I can carry a 50lb bag of flour,' says 'Papa' Teng, 85 and still working at the restaurant he and his wife founded The 'mom-and-pop' spirit has stayed as Jeng Chi in Richardson, Texas, has grown. Nine members of the Teng family keep it going - or is it the other way round? On most mornings, while Richardson...
LifestyleFrance study dream dies as China woman succumbs to malaria in Africa after fleeing abusive family to make money
Majors in French at university, finds job in Africa, dreams of France Dies from malaria, abusive family says 'no' to funeral, only take her property A young woman from China who went to work overseas to escape her abusive family and pursue a dream of studying in France has died from malaria in Africa. Zhou Yanling, 25, was born in a village in Yuli...
Lifestyle‘Are mums free maids?’ China laundry brand sparks backlash over sexist advert for new ‘efficient’ product
New product launched by Blue Moon Group hints heavily that washing clothes is women's work Negative public reaction forces firm to pull ad, apologise for 'creating a misunderstanding' A leading Chinese laundry detergent producer is in hot water over a recent advertisement it used which hinted that washing clothes was a task exclusively suited to mo...
Lifestyle‘Singapore was the worst country; Malaysia is 10 times better; better food and the people are pretty nice’ — US teen in SG complains
SINGAPORE: An American tourist ruffled more than a few feathers when he ranked Singapore last... The post ‘Singapore was the worst country; Malaysia is 10 times better; better food and the people are pretty nice’ — US teen in SG complains appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News
LifestyleWhy are China young professionals so eager to live in nursing homes? Facilities enable ‘lying flat’ lifestyle at minimal costs
Homes target burned-out professionals in their 20s and 30s Many residents are trying to find themselves as their career stall Retirement homes in China are not just for the elderly, as a new trend has emerged of burned-out professionals seeking a place where they can "retire" extremely early, typically in their 30s. The facilities embrace lifestyle...
LifestyleNext Generation Nissan Leaf Reportedly To Go On Sale In March 2025
Nissan's Sunderland UK plant has undergone $2.5 billion in upgrades to support the Leaf and other future EV production.
LifestyleFather's Day Gifts That Won't Suck
Father may know best, but you can still surprise dear ol’ dad with a hit gift that he never saw coming. This year, Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16, 2024—so there’s still time to get out there, get shopping, and get the best possible gift for your dad.
LifestyleThe 7 worst dim sum dishes to order. How many do you agree with?
Giant soup dumplings, dace fish balls and steamed beef balls all made a Hong Kong food group's unofficial list of the worst dim sum dishes to order While I agree with some - and could add several more - I think that the problem is often in the execution and not the dish itself A few weeks ago the Post published a feature, video and podcast about Ho...
LifestyleMcDonald's Spicy McNuggets & McShaker Fries back on May 30 with 2 new sauces
Truffle cheese and honey mustard.
LifestyleIndonesian man discovers woman he married after a year of in-person romance was a man trying to scam him for money
Couple get together in person very quickly after hitting it off online Woman consistently wears niqab to cover head and face, hiding true identity as a man A 26-year-old Indonesian man was shocked to discover just 12 days into his marriage that his wife, whom he had been dating for over a year, was actually a man attempting to scam him out of money...
LifestyleAs generative AI arrives on Instagram and WhatsApp, will chatbots improve social media, or do they pose a threat?
Mark Zuckerberg's recent Meta AI unveiling ushered in an era of artificial-intelligence-powered chatbots on social media. TikTok is jumping on the bandwagon But the technology could be used to sway elections and threaten free speech. Already we don't know how much of what we read was written by large language models Meta's new artificial intelligen...
LifestyleHong Kong violin virtuoso Paloma So on why young people ‘should go for classical music’ and juggling a career and studies
Rising star Paloma So was in Hong Kong after touring with the HK Phil in mainland China, where she tries to 'really spread' classical music to the young crowd The 18-year-old former child prodigy opens up about her unlikely musical journey, why she is studying economics on top of music, and what the future might hold In 2014, violinist Paloma So ma...
LifestyleHow to live a happy and purposeful life after retirement: plan early, take up new interests, meet new friends and spend time meaningfully
Retirement is a huge life change that can affect mental health, even increasing our risk of anxiety and depression, so it is important to prepare for it Retired special-needs teacher Kitty Wong and geriatrician Dr Chan Kin Ming explain how to make the transition to retirement easier and more rewarding Kitty Wong made the decision to retire a year a...
LifestyleChanging culture in Hong Kong around 1997 handover captured in Fruit Chan’s films The Longest Summer and Little Cheung
Fruit Chan Gor's Made in Hong Kong, The Longest Summer and Little Cheung formed a trilogy about daily life in the city around the time of the handover in 1997 Collectively, they present a complete picture of working-class life, from childhood to old age, and show changes in Hong Kong culture and identity beginning Fruit Chan Gor's Made in Hong Kong...
LifestyleDrought-hit Thai farmers ditch real cats for Doraemon or Hello Kitty to summon rain in anti-animal cruelty move
Old custom after dry spell sees real cats splashed with water to bring rain Flood of support as farmers switch to Japanese cartoon characters Villagers in Thailand are using plush toy versions of the Japanese cartoon character Doraemon instead of live cats in rain-calling rituals amid a series of severe heatwaves. The change to the tradition has at...
Lifestyle10 Tips for Dealing with a Husband Who Keeps Threatening Divorce
Facing a challenging phase in marriage? Explore 10 practical tips to navigate through when your husband keeps threatening divorce.
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