Lists

Arata Iura (left) and Ryo in a still from Distance (2001), which was conceived in the aftermath of the sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway system, carried out in March 1995 by the Aum Shinrikyo doomsday cult.

Entertainment

Want to find solace in film? 10 movies that may offer catharsis and hope

Following last week’s tragic fire at a Tai Po estate in Hong Kong, we look at films in which humanity endures through the darkest of hours.

1 Dec 2025 - 6:15PMvideocam

What is a fast metabolism, and does it gradually slow down as you age?

4 Nov 2025 - 4:15PM

3 major video game releases in autumn 2025, including Borderlands 4

18 Oct 2025 - 4:15PM

Entertainment

12 of the best movies at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival 2025

Highlights of the 22nd HKAFF include local film Another World, Japanese period epic Kokuho and South Korea’s The World of Love.

1 Oct 2025 - 12:45PMvideocam

A still from Another World, the opening film of the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival 2025. The festival runs from October 22 to November 9.

K-drama

6 of the best new K-drama series to watch in October 2025

Catch Bae Suzy and Kim Woo Bin in fantasy romance Genie, Make a Wish, and Jung So-min and Choi Woo-shik in comedy Would You Marry Me?

29 Sep 2025 - 7:15AMvideocam

Entertainment

4 Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 events in Hong Kong that escape the crowds

Besides popular Mid-Autumn events like the Victoria Park carnival that draw huge crowds, here are some low-key ways to celebrate the festival.

25 Sep 2025 - 5:25PM

Health & Wellness

Don’t drink enough water? 9 side effects you should know about

Not drinking enough water can affect you in many surprising ways beyond just thirst and headaches. Two doctors spell out the details.

1 Sep 2025 - 7:15PM

Not drinking enough water can lead to prematurely ageing skin.
Photo: Shutterstock — Not drinking enough water can lead to prematurely ageing skin. Photo: Shutterstock

Food & Drink

5 new Hong Kong coffee shops to visit in September 2025

New cafes this month include a popular chain’s branch at Hong Kong International Airport and two cult coffee shops’ relocations.

1 Sep 2025 - 4:18PM

K-drama

13 of the best new K-drama series to watch in September 2025

From crypto comedy To the Moon to spy action-drama Tempest and miniseries No Mercy, here’s what Korean drama fans should catch in September.

8 Sep 2025 - 10:13PMvideocam

Health & Wellness

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend August 29-31

From a wellness day with an Olympian to a branded fashion warehouse sale, there is plenty to get up to this weekend.

29 Aug 2025 - 11:01AMvideocam

Join Olympic swimmer Camille Cheng for a few hours of spinning, moving, replenishing and thinking at a wellness workshop this weekend in Hong Kong. Photo: Instagram/camillelcheng

Health & Wellness

6 signs that you’re sleeping badly and 7 tips on how to improve it

From waking in the night to low mood to difficulty focusing, a sleep expert describes signs of sleeping badly and how to fix them.

27 Aug 2025 - 4:15AM

A lack of sleep over time can cause damage to health and well-being. Photo: Shutterstock

K-movies

Intrigued by Netflix’s Aema? The 13 best 1980s Korean erotic films ranked

From Mulberry to Between the Knees to Woman of Fire ’82, we rank 13 of the best erotic films to come out in Korea during the 1980s.

26 Aug 2025 - 6:15PMvideocam

Entertainment

10 Taiwanese horror movies that turned to urban legends for inspiration

With the release of Haunted Mountains: The Yellow Taboo, here are other Taiwanese horror films and the allegedly true stories behind them.

21 Aug 2025 - 7:15AMvideocam

K-movies

5 rising Korean women filmmakers and the movies that shaped them

Kim Se-in, Kim Cho-hee, Yoon Ga-eun, Yoon Dan-bi and Lim Oh-jeong will all get the spotlight in a special section at the Busan film festival.

12 Aug 2025 - 5:19PMvideocam

A still from Lucky Chan-sil, the directorial debut from Korean female filmmaker Kin Cho-hee. Kim is one of five rising female filmmakers in the Korean industry who will be examined in a section of the 2025 Busan International Film Festival.

Entertainment

14 of the best recent body horror films, from Old to The Substance

Body horror hit its heyday in the ’80s with films like Videodrome and The Thing, but recent events are seeing the genre’s popularity resurge.

5 Aug 2025 - 7:45PMvideocam

Travel & Leisure

Planning a Hong Kong staycation? 6 hotels turning up the summer fun

From food and drink festivals to music to pet- and family-friendly staycation deals, these hotels offer treats without the hassle of travel.

22 Jul 2025 - 12:15PM

Arts

5 Greater Bay Area shows and concerts in August 2025 to catch

From a twist on The Phantom of the Opera to the Russian State Ballet’s Swan Lake, there’s plenty coming up in Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Foshan.

15 Jul 2025 - 3:15PM

OPINION

Andrew Sun

Mouthing Off | Truffles and tomahawks: 6 annoying food trends to take off the menu in 2024

3 Jan 2024 - 8:15AM

Charmaine Mok

On the Menu | The best of 2023 in food: my favourite dishes and drinks of the year

4 Jan 2024 - 2:41PM

Charmaine Mok

On the Menu | December 2023: 5 food and drink events in Hong Kong to put on your calendar

1 Dec 2023 - 5:15PM

Yulia Ezhikova

Opinion | Why it’s time to take a hard look at our relationship with alcohol

6 Feb 2023 - 4:45PM

Charmaine Mok

On the Menu | How can we be better diners in 2023? 6 tips to make restaurants love you

28 Dec 2022 - 12:43PM

Yulia Ezhikova

Opinion | 7 sparkling wine alternatives to pricey champagne for the holiday season

6 Dec 2022 - 5:15PM

Lists

Want to find solace in film? 10 movies that may offer catharsis and hope

Following last week’s tragic fire at a Tai Po estate in Hong Kong, we look at films in which humanity endures through the darkest of hours.

What is a fast metabolism, and does it gradually slow down as you age?

3 major video game releases in autumn 2025, including Borderlands 4

12 of the best movies at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival 2025

Highlights of the 22nd HKAFF include local film Another World, Japanese period epic Kokuho and South Korea’s The World of Love.

6 of the best new K-drama series to watch in October 2025

Catch Bae Suzy and Kim Woo Bin in fantasy romance Genie, Make a Wish, and Jung So-min and Choi Woo-shik in comedy Would You Marry Me?

4 Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 events in Hong Kong that escape the crowds

Besides popular Mid-Autumn events like the Victoria Park carnival that draw huge crowds, here are some low-key ways to celebrate the festival.

Don’t drink enough water? 9 side effects you should know about

Not drinking enough water can affect you in many surprising ways beyond just thirst and headaches. Two doctors spell out the details.

5 new Hong Kong coffee shops to visit in September 2025

New cafes this month include a popular chain’s branch at Hong Kong International Airport and two cult coffee shops’ relocations.

13 of the best new K-drama series to watch in September 2025

From crypto comedy To the Moon to spy action-drama Tempest and miniseries No Mercy, here’s what Korean drama fans should catch in September.

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend August 29-31

From a wellness day with an Olympian to a branded fashion warehouse sale, there is plenty to get up to this weekend.

6 signs that you’re sleeping badly and 7 tips on how to improve it

From waking in the night to low mood to difficulty focusing, a sleep expert describes signs of sleeping badly and how to fix them.

Intrigued by Netflix’s Aema? The 13 best 1980s Korean erotic films ranked

From Mulberry to Between the Knees to Woman of Fire ’82, we rank 13 of the best erotic films to come out in Korea during the 1980s.

10 Taiwanese horror movies that turned to urban legends for inspiration

With the release of Haunted Mountains: The Yellow Taboo, here are other Taiwanese horror films and the allegedly true stories behind them.

5 rising Korean women filmmakers and the movies that shaped them

Kim Se-in, Kim Cho-hee, Yoon Ga-eun, Yoon Dan-bi and Lim Oh-jeong will all get the spotlight in a special section at the Busan film festival.

14 of the best recent body horror films, from Old to The Substance

Body horror hit its heyday in the ’80s with films like Videodrome and The Thing, but recent events are seeing the genre’s popularity resurge.

Planning a Hong Kong staycation? 6 hotels turning up the summer fun

From food and drink festivals to music to pet- and family-friendly staycation deals, these hotels offer treats without the hassle of travel.

5 Greater Bay Area shows and concerts in August 2025 to catch

From a twist on The Phantom of the Opera to the Russian State Ballet’s Swan Lake, there’s plenty coming up in Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Foshan.

.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}Mouthing Off | Truffles and tomahawks: 6 annoying food trends to take off the menu in 2024

On the Menu | The best of 2023 in food: my favourite dishes and drinks of the year

On the Menu | December 2023: 5 food and drink events in Hong Kong to put on your calendar

Opinion | Why it’s time to take a hard look at our relationship with alcohol

On the Menu | How can we be better diners in 2023? 6 tips to make restaurants love you

Opinion | 7 sparkling wine alternatives to pricey champagne for the holiday season

Mouthing Off | Truffles and tomahawks: 6 annoying food trends to take off the menu in 2024