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9 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
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15 Feb 2026 - 10:00AM
Your Hong Kong food guide for Valentine’s Day weekend
11 Feb 2026 - 12:30PM
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14 Feb 2026 - 12:30PM
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12 Feb 2026 - 1:00PM
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Donald Trump
‘You captured my heart’: Trump’s Valentine’s cards feature Maduro, jab at Rubio
The messages praised the president’s achievements, derided Democrats and made fun of Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
15 Feb 2026 - 9:34AM
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Hong Kong economy
Flower sales in Hong Kong bloom as Valentine’s Day shoppers splash out on gifts
14 Feb 2026 - 7:02PM
Food and Drinks
Word on the StrEAT: 6 F&B power couples on what love looks like after service
14 Feb 2026 - 12:30PM
What to do in Hong Kong
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, February 13-15
From the new Wuthering Heights film to a horse-themed Chinese art show and a couples-focused sound bath, here are our picks for the weekend.
13 Feb 2026 - 10:47AM
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Food and Drinks
Mouthing Off
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The least romantic thing to do on Valentine’s Day? Go to a restaurant
Cramped tables, no privacy, overpriced set menus – why not just stay at home and cook, or share takeaway comfort food snuggled on the sofa?
12 Feb 2026 - 8:15AM
Food and Drinks
Your Hong Kong food guide for Valentine’s Day weekend
This Valentine’s weekend has everything from Japanese comfort food and classic Italian romance, to 4 courses bookended by oysters and pavlova.
11 Feb 2026 - 12:30PM
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Sex and relationships
A funny text, coffee in bed, holding hands: why the little things count in love
Valentine’s Day is traditionally a time of romantic dinners, gifts and flowers, but experts say there are many more ways to show love.
10 Feb 2026 - 6:15PM
What to do in Hong Kong
10 alternative Valentine’s Day events in Hong Kong for singles looking to mingle
Here are 10 events for singles to enjoy around Valentine’s Day in Hong Kong, from blind dates to parties and fun runs.
3 Feb 2026 - 12:48PM
Food and Drinks
10 romantic Hong Kong restaurants for the perfect Valentine’s Day dinner
From Michelin-starred dining to vibey Spanish tapas and Italian fare, here are some of the best restaurants to visit this Valentine’s Day.
1 Feb 2026 - 12:45PM
South Korea
I Am Solo: the messy, relatable dating show captivating South Korea
As South Korea faces record low marriage rates, ‘I Am Solo’ offers a relatable escape, blending humour and heartache in the quest for love.
23 Feb 2025 - 8:00AM
What to do in Hong Kong
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, Feb 14-16
A yoga flow and journaling session, a hyper-feminine fashion collection and immersive dining are among our top picks for this weekend.
15 Feb 2025 - 9:09AM
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Hong Kong economy
Hongkongers spend less on Valentine’s Day, flower prices fall to 10-year low
Couples choose to celebrate over lunch to avoid higher dinner costs, while many florists drop bouquet prices amid sluggish economy.
14 Feb 2025 - 7:03PM
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Food and Drinks
Your Hong Kong drinks guide for Valentine’s weekend, February 13-15
Cheers to Valentine’s Day: Courtroom is raising funds for More Good, Pirata Group has Porn Star Martinis, Singular Concepts is keeping it classic, and 001 is doing a collab with Nutmeg & Clove.
8 Sep 2025 - 2:30PM
Hong Kong economy
Is Hong Kong’s economic slowdown putting a price on love over Valentine’s Day?
Survey finds 48 per cent of men and 36 per cent of women plan to celebrate occasion at home, compared with 17 per cent and 19 per cent in 2024.
12 Feb 2025 - 5:30PM
Food and Drinks
Your Hong Kong food guide for Valentine’s Day weekend, February 14-16
Spend Friday night testing your quiz skills at Ink Café, head to Ruam’s cosy terrace for authentic Thai dishes on Saturday, and book a Sunday night table at Testina to try the ZS Series menu.
8 Sep 2025 - 2:27PM
YouTube and YouTubers
YouTube, the global online video powerhouse, turns 20
More than 500 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every minute.
11 Feb 2025 - 7:21PM
Lunar New Year
Asian Valentine’s days, from Lantern Festival and Qixi to White Day
As well as Valentine’s Day, Japanese celebrate White Day and mainland Chinese the ‘520’ festival, while Korea’s Black Day is for singles.
11 Feb 2025 - 5:15PM
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Language Matters
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How the heart became the universal symbol of love
On Valentine’s Day hearts are everywhere – on cards, cakes, balloons and emojis – but when were they first used to symbolise love?
9 Feb 2025 - 8:15AM
Food and Drinks
Where to dine this Valentine’s Day: meals to impress every diner
From alfresco feasts and omakase menus to French and Nipo-Brasileiro cuisines, our guide to Valentine’s Day dinners has something for every couple.
7 Feb 2025 - 12:00PM
Food and Drinks
12 places to take a loved one for a Valentine’s Day meal in Hong Kong
Restaurants offer romantic and indulgent Valentine’s Day dinners, lunches or afternoon tea for two – plus pets in one case.
2 Feb 2025 - 1:15PM
Chinese culture
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What is the Qixi Festival? ‘Chinese Valentine’s Day’ explained
Love and tradition run deep during the annual Qixi Festival, a 2,000-year-old event known today as ‘Chinese Valentine’s Day’ that falls on August 10 in 2024. We look at the story, food and more.
10 Aug 2024 - 7:30AM
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Japan
More Japanese men resist buying White Day gifts: ‘it doesn’t mean anything’
Consumer disenchantment over ‘manufactured’ occasions designed to encourage spending and rising cost of chocolates and treats are putting people off gift-buying.
14 Mar 2024 - 12:00PM
Fame and celebrity
Meet Nicole Scherzinger’s Scottish former rugby player fiancé, Thom Evans
If you follow Nicole Scherzinger on Instagram, you’ve likely come across her well-documented love story with her fiancé Thom Evans – here’s what you need to know about the Scot
24 Feb 2024 - 6:00PM
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Hong Kong culture
Opinion
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In tough times for Hong Kong, ‘Chubby Hearts’ can give us all a lift
The giant heart-shaped balloons installed around the city, like the giant rubber ducks in Victoria Harbour before them, are more than a seasonal display. They evoke emotions ranging from childlike delight to nostalgia, and are an opportunity to practise gratitude – especially for the city we call home.
19 Feb 2024 - 10:23AM
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Vietnam
‘Please help me, Buddha’: Vietnam’s singles pray for partner on Valentine’s Day
While Valentine’s Day stems from Christianity, Vietnamese have increasingly marked the occasion in recent years, seeking divine intervention in their love lives.
14 Feb 2024 - 7:45PM
Hong Kong society
‘Chubby Hearts’ arrives in Hong Kong on Valentine’s Day as couples tie the knot
‘It has long been a dream of mine to fly Chubby Hearts over Hong Kong as a surprise to this amazing city,’ designer Anya Hindmarch says.
14 Feb 2024 - 11:02PM
Fame and celebrity
6 celebrity couples who got married on Valentine’s Day
According to a survey, two-thirds of American celebrity couples who tied the knot on February 14 before 2020 are divorced … so, is it a good day to get married, or not?
14 Feb 2024 - 6:00AM
Wellness
Sexual healing: experts on the physical and mental benefits of regular sex
Good sex is good for you, says a Hong Kong sex coach: it boosts physical and mental well-being and can even prevent cancer. Experts explain the orgasm and share how to increase your libido.
14 Feb 2024 - 4:15AM
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