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Chinese University of Hong Kong Launches Asia’s First Plant-Based Studies Course
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) in partnership with social enterprise, Green Monday, has unveiled its first Plant-based Movement Studies for the 2018/19 academic year. A comprehensive plant-based lifestyle and movement education!-->…
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ClassPass Increases Membership Fees, Angers Hong Kong Subscribers
Hong Kong members of ClassPass, the leading fitness subscription startup, have taken to social media to voice dismay over fee increases without prior knowledge or notification. Subscribers complained of charges of up to 50% more than their!-->…
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5 Things To Do With Your Besties That Are Not Drinking
If you've committed to Dry January, the annual initiative to stop drinking alcohol for the first month, bravo! The end is nigh! This newfound alcohol abstinence could be great on your health, wallet and possibly professional life. More!-->…
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Asia’s Ready: Alternative Proteins Are The Future, Say Industry Leaders
Rethink Agri-food Innovation Week premiered in Singapore November 27-29 2018 with the goal of going deep on technology's role in addressing the most pressing food issues of our time, including meeting the growing global demand for protein,!-->…
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Cathay Pacific Opens The Sanctuary By Pure Yoga At Hong Kong International Airport
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Kong’s home airline, Cathay Pacific, has opened up a meditation and yoga space
for their travellers at the Hong Kong International Airport. This reflects the
growing trend in Asia, and globally, towards individual wellbeing and!-->…
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How To Feed 10 Billion: Scientists Say This Diet Will Save The World (And You!)
Scientists have designed
a new “planetary health diet” to tackle health related issues, global hunger
and environmental problems caused by the current food system. This new diet is
primarily plant-based, and involves cutting out large!-->…
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HealthyTOKYO Plants First Vegan Restaurant at Tokyo International Airport
Haneda Airport has just debuted its first plant-based cafe and shop, HealthyTOKYO. Located in Terminal 2 outside of security (which means anyone can go!), the Japanese health and wellness provider will serve an array of organic coffee, tea!-->…
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This Agritech Startup Wants To Grow Blueberries in Singapore: How Sustenir Tackles Food Security With Vertical Farming
The hot and humid climate in many Asian countries poses an obstacle to growing certain fruits and vegetables that thrive in cooler environments. Singapore, for instance, majorly relies on foreign imports for its food supply. Recent studies!-->…
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Gym App GuavaPass Acquired by ClassPass For US$ 4.6M as Asia’s Fitness App Scene Heats Up
Global Fitness behemoth ClassPass has acquired rival APAC workout app, GuavaPass for US$ 4.6 million, as the company looks to extend its reach in international markets. The popular US-based subscription platform, which launched across APAC!-->…
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Green Queen 2019 Trend Predictions: Responsible Travel, Veganisation of Food, Digital Minimalism, CBD Wellness and more
It's that time of the year again, when we look into our crystal ball to see what's in store for the next twelve months in the world of eco wellness. We are more than a little proud to report that every single trend we called out last year!-->…
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What Luxury Wellness Travellers Want: Yoga Retreats, Meditation & the Maldives
Who is the global luxury wellness traveller and what does she want? Keen on the Maldives but cold on China, passionate about plastic and committed to her mental health, today's wellness traveller is a far cry from your 5-star!-->…
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INTERVIEW: Rebecca Cappelli I Started ‘Let Us Be Heroes’ to Raise Awareness & Inspire People To Step Up’
Rebecca Cappelli's new documentary Let us be Heroes, takes on the biggest issues facing the planet today: the rise of preventable diseases and the damage we are doing to our environment. Through interview with thought leaders like Green…
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Grassroots Pantry Leads The Way in F&B Accountability with New Annual Sustainability Report
Peggy Chan is not your average Chef, and not your average restaurateur. Not only is she one of Hong Kong's (Asia's) few award-winning female chefs, she runs the city's most visible plant-based restaurant. Ask any visiting vegan where they…
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Breaking News: Brinc Announces Asia’s First Plant-Based Food Accelerator Program In Partnership with Silicon Valley JUST
CALLING ALL PLANT-BASED FOOD ENTREPRENEURS: Hong Kong-headquartered venture accelerator Brinc announced Asia's first 100% plant-based accelerator program, in partnership with Silicon Valley foodtech unicorn JUST in order to solve…
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California City Passes Resolution For Hong Kong Activist Movement Green Monday
Hong Kong's very own plant-based social activist movement movement has gone global in a big way. Green Monday US, the social enterprise's North American arm, has achieved a milestone decision: the Berkeley City Council, in California,…
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Healthy Meal Plans: The Raw Circus Delivers Organic Raw Vegan Meals To Your Door (in Reusable Containers)
Hong Kong's healthy dining scene just got another bountiful boost of gourmet green goodness. Driven by a rapidly growing group of health conscious eaters looking for conveniently catered wholesome and balanced meals, The Raw Circus is the…
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Leading Regional Show Natural & Organic Products Asia (NOPA) Opens 5th Edition August 29-31 2018
As consumers are making a conscious effort to take charge of their diet, the health industry's most established educational platform and product exhibition is back again for its fifth year to highlight all the latest in health and…
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Shi Fu Miz 2018: Hong Kong’s First Zero Waste Plastic-Free Music & Arts Festival
Mark your calendars, y'all! Hong Kong's Shi Fu Miz Festival is coming back more conscious and livelier than ever this October 27th & 28th. Backed by a growing number of adventure seekers with an affinity for mixing art, music,…
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10 Reasons You Need To Eat Less Meat: All The Facts
Not sure why everyone you know is suddenly going meatless? Unless you live in a cave, you will have noticed that there are more and more headlines about people going vegan and about the negative environmental and health consequences of…
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Beyond Burger Launches Across 14 TGIF Locations in Taiwan
Silicon Valley's Beyond Meat Beyond Burger has officially joined TGI Fridays in Taiwan, marking the second city in Asia to offer the famed vegan burger that cooks and sizzles like a beef patty. Following a two-month promotional run of the…
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5 Reasons Why The Plant-Based Revolution Is Actually Happening In Asia
The US and Europe get all the love in the headlines when it comes to the future of plant-based foods but from where we're sitting, the real vegan revolution is happening in Asia. Below, we share our top five reasons why.
1. Silicon Valley…
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