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James Chambers

Hospitality

The Opener

Filming toilets in Japan, an error of biblical proportions and a potato-based conflict.

  • Issue #155
  • 9 min read
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Media

Happy medium

As Beijing tightens its grip on Hong Kong, broadcaster ViuTV is offering its residents some much-needed escapism.

  • Issue #153
  • 9 min read
Professional television camera displaying monitor screen showing presenter during filming of ViuTV food talk show

Opinion

Christopher Lord

Contributor

The Opener

10 min read

Culture

For what it’s worth

Like beauty, value is in the eye of the beholder. So what makes one item worthless and another priceless? How can the story behind an object add to its value?

  • Issue #152
  • 12 min read
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Culture

Culture

Auction houses bid on Hong Kong, a gallery in Mexico City and Eurovision goes stateside.

  • Issue #151
  • 6 min read
Modern glass office building illuminated at night in urban skyline
Affairs

Affairs

Making sense of South Korea’s presidential election and Cuba’s best export.

  • Issue #151
  • 9 min read
M1A2 Abrams tank in desert camouflage illustrated in profile view
Culture

The Opener

Cats on leads, presidents without planes and Lou Bega performing for the forces. Plus: Jimmy O Yang on Hollywood and stand-up.

  • Issue #150
  • 9 min read
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