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Fish Liew (left) and Jennifer Yu in a still from Girlfriends (category: IIB, Cantonese, Mandarin). Directed by Tracy Choi and co-starring Elizabeth Tang.

Entertainment

Review | Girlfriends: Fish Liew and Jennifer Yu reunite for tender lesbian romance

Tracy Choi’s semi-autobiographical, episodic drama gives an intimate portrait of a woman searching for her place at different stages of life.

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Why electrolyte drinks like Gatorade and Pocari Sweat aren’t always beneficial

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Want to see Bangkok’s ‘little Godzillas’ up close? Where and when is best

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Health & Wellness

Paging Dr Chatbot? 5 things to know before you ask AI about your health

AIs like Chat GPT and Claude are not substitutes for professional care, say experts, but can give useful information if used responsibly.

4 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM

AI chatbots can offer health insights but they are not substitutes for professional care. Here are some things to consider before talking to a chatbot about your health. Photo: Shutterstock

Food & Drink

Dim sum, brunch, ‘a sinful treat’: where a food lover eats in Hong Kong

A food marketing veteran reveals her top dim sum spots and Italian food with a Hong Kong view, as well as her top pick in South Korea.

4 Mar 2026 - 12:45PM

Health & Wellness

75-year-old Hongkonger works over 70 hours a week. Why is he still so happy?

More seniors in Hong Kong like Benny Ratnani are working past 65 not just for financial reasons, but to retain self-esteem and self-worth.

4 Mar 2026 - 11:00AM

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Travel & Leisure

Paying for a ‘head orgasm’: ASMR spas are taking off in the United States

Scratchy, raspy, feathery and tingly: more people than ever are paying for spa-like sensory experiences to induce ‘the tingles’ in the brain.

4 Mar 2026 - 7:15AM

ASMR is the pleasurable tingling feeling brought on by gentle auditory, visual or tactile stimuli. More bricks-and-mortar ASMR studios are popping up across the United States. Photo: Instagram/kaswellness.oc

Arts

Review | Chaotic, electrifying: Sebastian Kaiser’s The Drunkard is fiercely alive

Cross-cultural and gender-blind, Sebastian Kaiser’s stage adaptation of Liu Yichang’s 1962 novel stays true to its rebellious spirit.

3 Mar 2026 - 8:15PM

Entertainment

Review | Ultimate Revenge: Hong Kong crime thriller is all brawn and no brains

Loud, action-packed and completely chaotic, Terry Ng’s Ultimate Revenge is packed with thrills but fails to deliver on plot.

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Entertainment

From Heated Rivalry to Two Strangers, how romcoms are taking over TV and theatre

A clutch of new romantic comedies are warming hearts this winter across various media. But why are they proving so popular?

3 Mar 2026 - 6:15PM

Tom Blyth (left) and Emily Bader in a scene from People We Meet on Vacation. Photo: AP

Travel & Leisure

Gripping samurai exhibition explores Japan’s warrior class, cuts through myths

From armour to art, ‘Samurai’ at the British Museum traces the Japanese elite class’ evolution and cultural impact, from anime to Star Wars.

3 Mar 2026 - 4:15PM

A samurai suit of armour and helmet are seen at “Samurai”, a new exhibition at London’s British Museum running until May 4.

Entertainment

What do Black Myth: Wukong and Star Wars’ The Mandalorian have in common?

Both use Epic Games’ Unreal Engine, which is expanding beyond video games into TV, film, architectural projects and even car navigation.

3 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM

Arts

In with the bold: the new players igniting Hong Kong art week

Hong Kong’s ‘art week’ in March unveils a series of exciting initiatives, from edible art fairs and open-air exhibitions to tours.

4 Mar 2026 - 11:34AM

Entertainment

How Asian-American couple’s Tubby Nugget went from silly doodle to viral fame

The husband-and-wife creators of Tubby Nugget reflect on their character’s incredible success as they release their first graphic novel.

3 Mar 2026 - 2:23PM

A image of Tubby Nugget with his dog, Hunter, from the Tubby Nugget Instagram account. Photo: Instagram/tubbynugget

Entertainment

Review | Hoppers: Pixar’s new animation is a hilarious, heartfelt animal Avatar

Pixar’s Hoppers sees a young animal-lover use secret technology to pilot a robot beaver to recruit real ones and stop a construction project.

3 Mar 2026 - 1:00AMvideocam

(From left) Mabel Beaver (voiced by Piper Curda), King George (Bobby Moynihan), Tom Lizard (Tom Law) and Loaf (Eduardo Franco) in a still from Hoppers (category I), directed by Daniel Chong. Photo: Disney/Pixar

Arts

Review | She seduced some of the most powerful men. A ballet tries to tell her story

Despite some excellent dancing, Ballet Nacional de España’s La Bella Otero fails to do justice to the notorious Belle Époque star’s story.

3 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM

Entertainment

Who is Hikari, the Japanese director behind Beef and Rental Family?

The filmmaker talks about her journey from Osaka to Hollywood and how her new film with Fraser as a fake dad was inspired by her childhood.

2 Mar 2026 - 6:15PMvideocam

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Entertainment

Profile | Why Michael Tse, Hong Kong actor behind Laughing Gor, is a lesson in resilience

Michael Tse’s journey from backup dancer to Young and Dangerous henchman to leading film and TV actor showcases his endurance and tenacity.

27 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM

Michael Tse at an interview with the SCMP in 2009. Tse’s remarkable entertainment journey has led him from backup dancer to the iconic Laughing Gor, viral memes and mainland China stardom. Photo: SCMP

K-drama

In Korea, luxury goods are ‘like an ID card’. The Art of Sarah proves it

Netflix’s The Art of Sarah, following a woman running a counterfeit empire, is a harsh reflection of South Korea’s luxe goods fixation.

27 Feb 2026 - 5:15PMvideocam

Health & Wellness

All about TCM’s ‘miracle pill’ Angong Niuhuang Wan, and when not to take it

The prized Angong Niuhuang Wan is thought to help stroke victims if taken at the right time. But when is that, and can it harm you?

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Food & Drink

Why Hangzhou’s 2-Michelin-star Ru Yuan is ‘a restaurant unlike any other’

Ru Yuan’s chef Fu Yueliang shares why everything from local dishes to design at his restaurant is about transcending Song-dynasty tradition.

26 Feb 2026 - 12:15PM

Ru Yuan’s signature braised pork belly and seasonal vegetables with soy sauce. At the restaurant in Hangzhou, China, chef Ru Yuan takes classic Zhejiang dishes and elevates them for modern diners. Photo: Ru Yuan

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The Tower of Heavenly Success with the Tan River in the background, in Majianglong, Taishan. Photo: Graeme Kennedy

The Chinese city where waffles, watchtowers and world history meet

Guangdong’s ‘hometown of overseas Chinese’ is where architecture and cuisine created by returning émigrés reveal how culture flows both ways.

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Living area of the flat in Tsim Sha Tsui designed by GAAN. Photo: Eugene Chan

This Hong Kong home sleeps six – and still feels serene

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Chinese writer Hu Anyan pictured in People’s Park, Chengdu, China. Photo: Eric Mast

He thought his life was a failure. Then he wrote it down.

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The humphead wrasse, also known as Napoleon wrasse, one of the world’s most endangered coral reef fish. Photo: Alamy

US$600 endangered coral reef fish on menu at Hong Kong hotels

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Foot binding in China: tales from Yunnan women who underwent the practice

Foot binding in China: tales from Yunnan women who underwent the practice

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Cattle at Mayura Station, located on the Limestone Coast of South Australia. Photo: courtesy Mayura Station

Can Cadbury chocolate-fed Wagyu outshine Japan’s finest beef?

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