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Happiness has been defined in many ways throughout history, and there are as many different theories about how to achieve it. Photo: Shutterstock

Health & Wellness

Can you achieve happiness? That depends on your philosophy

From the Ancient Greeks and Buddhists to Christian thinkers and positive psychologists, happiness has taken many forms.

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Hong Kong magician wants to change public perception, one trick at a time

3 Jan 2026 - 5:15PMvideocam

When a Korean horsehair underskirt sparked a fashion frenzy in China

3 Jan 2026 - 4:15PM

Food & Drink

Her grandmother used kombucha as a face toner. She does the same today

Inspired by her grandmother, a US-based brewer, chef and culinary instructor has just released a line of kombucha-infused skincare products.

3 Jan 2026 - 12:15PM

US-based brewer Olga Sorzano’s latest venture is A Culture Factory, a line of kombucha-infused skincare products. Photo: A Culture Factory

Food & Drink

This former restaurateur releases debut book on Singaporean food culture

Little Perfections, by a Singaporean, US-based writer and cook, examines what Singaporean food is truly worth with essays and recipes.

2 Jan 2026 - 7:15PM

Food & Drink

C-Y Chia’s plant-based dishes from Lion Dance Cafe coming to Singapore

Chef C-Y Chia, who is returning to Singapore after 13 years in the US, has put some favourite plant-based dishes into a new recipe book.

2 Jan 2026 - 5:52PM

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Food & Drink

Celery seeds’ many uses, from flavouring Bloody Marys to treating gout

Celery plants, known for their stalks, also yield tiny aromatic fruits used in European and Indian food, cocktails and alternative medicine.

2 Jan 2026 - 4:15PM

Bloody Marys often contain celery seeds, the tiny fruits that come from the same plant as celery stalks, and impart a similar aromatic flavour. Photo: Shutterstock

Food & Drink

11 exciting new Hong Kong restaurants to visit in January 2026

From seafood teppanyaki to pan-Asian and fusion cuisines, as well as two new Italian eateries, here are 11 new restaurants for January 2026.

2 Jan 2026 - 12:18PM

Arts

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, January 2-4

Check out Moomin, neon exhibitions and the Hong Kong Tennis Open, watch Back to the Past with Louis Koo and eat snake hotpot this weekend.

2 Jan 2026 - 11:05AMvideocam

Entertainment

Profile | How Jordan Chan went from Hong Kong bad boy to patriotic family man in China

Jordan Chan came from poverty in Guangdong, moved to Hong Kong as a child and worked odd jobs before joining TVB as a dance apprentice.

2 Jan 2026 - 7:15AM

Hong Kong actor and singer Jordan Chan Siu-chun at an interview with the Post in 1997. Photo: SCMP

Companies

Chinese and Asian suppliers in limbo over fashion chain Claire’s bankruptcy

Suppliers across Asia pursue legal action, but debt recovery prospects remain uncertain.

2 Jan 2026 - 7:51AM

Claire’s is a mall staple known for trendy jewellery and ear piercings. Photo: Getty Images

East Asia

BTS are back! A new album and tour are coming after their military service

South Korea’s top act has been on hiatus since 2022 for military service. Their new album is the first since 2022’s record-breaking ‘Proof’.

1 Jan 2026 - 7:31PM

Fashion & Beauty

What will be the fashion trends of 2026? Think 1980s maximalism

Pinterest predicts the 2026 fashion trends will be all about maximalist jewellery, blues, lace, big shoulders and utilitarian khaki styles.

1 Jan 2026 - 7:15PM

Health & Wellness

Is lateness a disorder or plain rude? ADHD ‘time blindness’ sparks debate

Time blindness has been linked to ADHD or autism – but at what point does being perpetually late simply become inexcusable?

1 Jan 2026 - 5:15PM

Time blindness, linked to ADHD, affects task timing and punctuality. But when does it transition from a genuine issue to simple rudeness? Photo: Shutterstock

Health & Wellness

6 health and wellness tips for 2026 – keep things simple, sleep, move more

Experts reveal what simple health habits you should develop in 2026, from prioritising sleep to walking more to skipping wellness fads.

1 Jan 2026 - 4:15PM

Hikers at Dragon’s Back trail in Shek O, Hong Kong. Research shows walking is great for physical and mental health. Photo: Eugene Lee

Chinese zodiac predictions, secrets to a long life: 5 Lifestyle highlights

From Chinese zodiac sign forecasts to 2025’s K-dramas ranked, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

1 Jan 2026 - 12:34PM

Food & Drink

5 new Hong Kong coffee shops from which to start the new year in January 2026

A handful of new spots are worth a visit this month, from a pet-friendly place to Hong Kong’s only ice drip speciality coffee shop.

1 Jan 2026 - 12:15PM

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Entertainment

Review | Back to the Past: Louis Koo, Raymond Lam lead nostalgic film sequel

This big-budget sci-fi fantasy may be an emotional watch for fans of the 2001 Hong Kong show A Step into the Past, even if it falls short.

31 Dec 2025 - 12:29AMvideocam

Louis Koo in a still from Back to the Past.

Food & Drink

Chinese chef of 2-Michelin-star restaurant is redefining plant-based cuisine

Chef Dai Jun talks about his philosophy at Beijing’s Lamdre, a restaurant that sits at the vanguard of the Chinese vegetarian food scene.

29 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM

K-drama

8 of the best new K-drama series to watch in January 2026

Ji Sung stars in The Judge Returns, Nam Ji-hyun and Moon Sang-min clash in To My Beloved Thief, and Park Shin-hye is Undercover Miss Hong.

30 Dec 2025 - 8:15PMvideocam

Arts

The Chinese cowboys challenging narratives of the American Old West

Whether through art or immersion in the rancher lifestyle, these Asian men are redefining what it means to be a cowboy in the American West.

31 Dec 2025 - 5:34PMvideocam

Self-professed Chinese cowboy Bruce Wang Shibo stands with a horse. The Chinese national is one of those rewriting narratives of the American West. Photo: Bruce Wang Shibo

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A picture of a young Teresa Teng in Bangkok from The Story of Teresa Teng by Billy. A former employee of the Chiang Mai hotel where she lived and died reveals what happened on the day she died in 1995. Photo: The Story of Teresa Teng by Billy

The day Teresa Teng died in Thailand – what the butler saw

Teresa Teng’s untimely death in 1995 sparked many a conspiracy theory. A former employee of the Chiang Mai hotel where the singer lived and died recalls what happened on that fateful day 29 years ago.

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A still from the video of Mirror’s “12”, which was released in 2021. Photo: handout

How Cantopop created Hong Kong’s own Christmas soundtrack

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Yau Yiu-wai, owner of Sun Nga Shing Umbrella Store in Hong Kong, which he plans to close after five generations. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

A fifth-gen shop owner on closing the business despite his umbrella obsession

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Michelin Guide’s arrival in Philippines brings distinction for country’s top chefs

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Joe Wong poses for a portrait after his Joe Wong: The Twin Tariff Show in Hong Kong. Photo: Alexander Mak

Joe Wong, Ronny Chieng and the rise of Asian voices in comedy

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Hong Kong’s new openings, from Korean resto O’rm to Whimsy’s new theme park

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