Freelance journalist
The city, a pioneer of digital connectivity, is also a place of communal dining and relaxation January 27, 2019, published in the Financial Times. By Lydia Shu Birthplace of K-pop and launch pad for the Korean Wave of entertainment and culture, Seoul also has a vibrant communal food culture. Sculpture in the Gangnam district of […]
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China has banned hip hop from mainstream media on the grounds of it being “Western”, “Black” and “decadent”. Is this a valid accusation? What does it say about Chinese society? New state policies have specified a ban on hip-hop culture – including tattoos – from appearing on television. China’s top media regulator – the State […]
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From the dramatic shearing off of his iconic palm-tree dreads to the annihilation of his former self in ‘Starboy’’s music video and his “r.i.p @abelxo” Instagram post, signs of a lead up to major change in The Weeknd have been obvious. What is this change and who is the new The Weeknd? His collaboration with […]
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Published in the Financial Times. The world’s second-safest city boasts Michelin-starred street food and good schools This international trade and technology hub is not much more than a glitzy stopover to some travellers, but expats who call the sunny island home enjoy a high standard of living, with safe streets, efficient transport and delectable cuisine. […]
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On the need for looking beyond political rhetoric and acknowledging African agency by Lydia Shu During her visit to Zambia in 2011, Hillary Clinton urged scrutiny of China’s investment in Africa and accused China of a creeping ‘new colonialism’ – a charge echoed across media outlets in the West. Indeed, increased Chinese investment in Africa from the […]
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American pop-noir band seduces Leeds with sweet-sour love songs – 4/5 It is Tuesday night at the Brudenell Social Club and the cosy venue is swimming with a curious mix of indieheads, faux-fur-wearing 30 year olds, gruff middle-aged men, and the odd group of teenagers who look like they might have wandered into the wrong […]
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THE world knows Singapore as a vibrant destination and bustling business hub. But let’s not forget what makes this nation tick: our people. These are the stories of the Little Red Book, featuring aspiring Singaporean individuals who have taken their dreams and brought it to an international stage. “We designed the Alala brand to go from […]
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