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Travel & Leisure
Sit still and listen: inside Renaissance, a musical time capsule in Seoul
Renaissance, the classical music salon at the Arts Council Korea Artist House is packed with vintage vibes and digitised classical records.
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2016 trends from Pokemon Go to poke bowls amid viral internet nostalgia
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She lost 24kg in 7 months, then became a bodybuilding DJ. Here’s how
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Health & Wellness
Why these common painkillers might be bad news for long distance runners
NSAIDs strain the kidneys, as does endurance running, and many race organisers advise against taking the anti-inflammatories during events.
31 Jan 2026 - 7:43AM
Taking NSAIDs for issues like knee pain while running long distances could be bad news for runners as the painkillers place additional strain on the kidneys, experts say. Photo: Shutterstock
K-drama
8 of the best new K-drama series to watch in February 2026
Shin Hye-sun and Lee Jun-hyuk lead The Art of Sarah, Yeon Woo stars in Love Phobia and Ryeoun is deadly in Disney+’s Bloody Flower.
30 Jan 2026 - 7:15PM
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Health & Wellness
Japanese-American, 60, who went viral saying it’s never too late to start over
Dana Nakagawa reinvented herself as a content creator and now posts videos on starting over, decluttering and her interpretation of ikigai.
30 Jan 2026 - 6:15PM
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Food & Drink
So you bought capers. Here’s what to do with them
The bold, tangy magic of capers and caper berries helps elevate dishes such as pasta puttanesca, salsa verde and beurre noisette.
30 Jan 2026 - 4:15PM
Pasta puttanesca with tomato sauce, anchovies, chilli, olives and capers. Photo: Shutterstock
Food & Drink
11 new Hong Kong restaurants and bars to try in February 2026
New openings include the new branch of a Korean pizza chain, a Japanese gelato joint, a borsch specialist and two French restaurants.
30 Jan 2026 - 12:59PM
Lifestyle
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, January 30-February 1
Indulge in an excess of tea, browse Hong Kong’s independent fashion brands, immerse yourself in Central Asian culture and more this weekend.
30 Jan 2026 - 10:34AM
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From bar singer to Hong Kong icon: how Hins Cheung refused to let the dream die
The Cantopop star, who continues to sell out stadiums, is as passionate about the arts as he is about preserving heritage buildings.
30 Jan 2026 - 7:15AM
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Entertainment
‘It’s been a long road’: Ethan Hawke on his first Oscar nomination for best actor
Ethan Hawke reflects on his decades-long career, friendship with director Richard Linklater and Oscar nomination for his role in Blue Moon.
30 Jan 2026 - 5:10AM
Ethan Hawke attends the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominees Brunch in West Hollywood, California. The actor says it’s meaningful friendships that fuel his projects. Photo: TNS
Arts
How the folksy ‘Genuine American Hero’ became an anti-ICE anthem
Shootings in Minneapolis have led to scathing criticism from the likes of Jesse Welles and Bruce Springsteen.
29 Jan 2026 - 9:15PM
Policy
China’s cloud giants race to support Moltbot, the ‘AI that actually does things’
Hyperscalers embrace the AI agent, which can execute tasks without step-by-step instructions, but privacy concerns loom large.
29 Jan 2026 - 8:00PM
Entertainment
YouTube star IShowSpeed shows ‘another Africa’ on his 20-country tour
African-American influencer has busted cliches by showing a continent ‘on the move’ during his trip, which has resonated with fans at home.
29 Jan 2026 - 7:15PM
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Arts
Remembering Korean artist Chung Sang-hwa, master of monochrome
Korean modern art icon Chung Sang-hwa was known for his ‘dansaekhwa’ paintings, which demanded ‘foolishly endless repetition’.
29 Jan 2026 - 5:18PM
Artist Chung Sang-hwa in his studio in Yeoju, Gyeonggi province, South Korea, in 2023. The artist died on January 28, 2026, after a prolonged illness. Photo: courtesy of Gallery Hyundai
Chinese Zodiac
Japan’s love for Chinese noodles; ‘unlucky’ chocolate: 7 Lifestyle highlights
From AI’s predictions for the Year of the Horse to an ‘unlucky’ chocolate mahjong set, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
29 Jan 2026 - 5:11PM
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Hong Kong chef wins Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants’ first Champions of Change Award
Sustainability pioneer Peggy Chan talks about her mission and what winning the Champions of Change award means for her and the industry.
30 Jan 2026 - 8:31AM
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Gezhi Town: Chinese war drama with Xiao Zhan dares to entertain
Civilians try to fend off Japanese soldiers in this thrilling drama that focuses on character dynamics rather than patriotic grandstanding.
26 Jan 2026 - 7:15PM
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Xiao Zhan in a still from Gezhi Town (category IIB, Mandarin), co-starring Peng Yuchang and Zhou Yiran, and directed by Kong Sheng.
Chinese culture
Is this ‘unlucky’ chocolate mahjong set cultural appropriation?
A Hong Kong-based chocolate company is facing criticism for its Lunar New Year set, which features a winning hand known as ‘13 Orphans’.
26 Jan 2026 - 7:59AM
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Arts
He worked 19 low-paid jobs, then wrote a book about them. Now he works no more
Hu Anyan, whose ‘I Deliver Parcels in Beijing’ has sold over 2 million copies, will speak at the Hong Kong International Literary Festival.
30 Jan 2026 - 8:29AM
Health & Wellness
When dementia steals the right words, the ‘wrong’ ones speak volumes
Experts say dementia patients often lose the ability to communicate, but the metaphors they use can help carers better understand them.
26 Jan 2026 - 5:15PM
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His mother stuffed zebras. He broke the biggest story in Macau’s history
Having moved from colonial conflicts in Africa to the mean streets of the Pearl River Delta, Gonçalo César de Sá has witnessed Macau’s modern history.
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