Paying tribute to the unsung heroines

The nineteenth and early twentieth century Chinese immigrants to Singapore deserve more than a few books for their remarkable tales of survival.

An interpreter remembers years of war and tragedy

Although it was occupied by the invading Japanese for more than three years between 1942 and 1945, these days, there's not much in Singapore that would automatically remind a casual visitor of that history.

Adding class to quality

With the Chinese consumer landscape changing rapidly, homegrown brands are struggling to attract affluent young customers. But Erdos, a Chinese household name when it comes to cashmere, is trying something different - creating two brands from one.

Cao Fei is driven to create a masterpiece

A leading young artist in China, Cao Fei, does not own a car or have a driving license, and she does not have plans to learn how to drive either.

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Black sea blue

For Chinese trumpeter Li Xiaochuan and his band, going to the Koktebel Jazz Party, held in Crimea over Aug 26-28, was a lot of drama.

An exhibition in honor of Tang and the Bard begins world tour

This year is the 400th anniversary of the deaths of literary giants William Shakespeare and ancient China's playwright Tang Xianzu. An exhibition to mark their contributions to world literature is being held across 26 venues of the Chinese Cultural Center in different countries through December.

Broadway show Jersey Boys to close after 11 years

Jersey Boys, the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical based on the Four Seasons' career and harmonies, has finally hit a sour note - it's closing in January after 11 years.

Not quite yet Hollywood dazzling

Last Thursday, hundreds of fans were anxiously waiting to get into a media event of L.O.R.D: Legend of Ravaging Dynasties in Beijing.

A touch of manga

Many Chinese movie buffs' first reaction upon hearing that the Japanese movie Parasyte will be screened across the Chinese mainland was: "Really?"

Toronto lineup aims to show diversity on and off the screen

Prophecy abounds at the Toronto International Film Festival. Pundits pronounce Oscar guarantees. Buzz, the most cherished commodity at the festival, is measured and speculated on like stock prices.

Domingo treat for beijing fans

Hailed as "the king of opera" globally, Placido Domingo has given more than 3,800 performances of 147 roles, in addition to having conducted more than 500 performances and made hundreds of audio and video recordings and films over the past 50 years.