https://www.scmp.com/rss/511260/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com [Sponsored article] As the world is emerging from the Covid-19 pandemic, global travel is picking up again. A survey of travel sentiment, carried out last month by the South China Morning Post and payment solution Alipay+, highlights just how useful such an innovative offering can be. Nearly a quarter of the people questioned for the poll said they plan to take more than five overseas trips this year. Almost half of them expect to spend more than US$1,000 on retail, dining and entertainment on... https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/new-frontiers-digital-payments/article/3211225/how-alipay-cross-border-payment-solution-makes-it-easier-use-existing-e-wallets-around-world?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/new-frontiers-digital-payments/article/3211225/how-alipay-cross-border-payment-solution-makes-it-easier-use-existing-e-wallets-around-world?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Feb 2023 04:00:15 +0000 [Sponsored Article] From finance to fine art, blockchain technology has proven to be useful across a number of industries. Over the past few years, the blockchain space has grown significantly in terms of both user adoption and applications. That being said, not all use cases are here to stay. Ideas which were purely dependent on their novelty or hype have struggled during the “crypto winter” that began with the cryptocurrency crash earlier this year. Many companies went under due to poor... https://www.scmp.com/native/tech/topics/morning-studio-decrypts-wemix/article/3199074/how-blockchain-gaming-weathering-crypto-winter-build-new-future-both-game-players-and-developers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/tech/topics/morning-studio-decrypts-wemix/article/3199074/how-blockchain-gaming-weathering-crypto-winter-build-new-future-both-game-players-and-developers?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Nov 2022 04:00:16 +0000 NFTs continue to take the world by storm and social media influencers are starting to catch on to the trend. Case in point: for Irene Zhao, one of Singapore’s biggest Instagram stars, these uniquely identifiable jpegs earned her over US$5 million this January. Over the last few months, the 28-year-old has gone from being a model to a notable figure in the cryptocurrency space. And although many have written off her success as a stroke of luck, there’s a lot more to Zhao’s NFT collection,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3165835/who-irene-zhao-singapore-instagram-influencer-who-made?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3165835/who-irene-zhao-singapore-instagram-influencer-who-made?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 05 Feb 2022 01:00:25 +0000 Influencer boxing has been making waves over the last two years. YouTubers such as Jake Paul, his brother Logan and KSI have all pulled in millions in pay-per-view (PPV) buys, earning as much as the sport’s highest paid performers. Next to make headlines in the ring might be the Emirati rich kid Rashed Belhasa, more commonly known as Money Kicks, who turned 20 on January 5. At a press conference earlier in January, 44-year-old boxing legend (and mad supercar collector) Floyd Mayweather revealed... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3163702/who-money-kicks-dubai-rich-kid-set-fight-floyd-mayweather?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3163702/who-money-kicks-dubai-rich-kid-set-fight-floyd-mayweather?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Jan 2022 16:30:22 +0000 In the lead-up to the upcoming retrospective Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts show, cast members from the film franchise have been sharing photos from their reunion. But a quick look will soon reveal that one important figure is nowhere to be seen – author J.K. Rowling. Although she will appear in archival footage, it has been rumoured that Rowling wasn’t invited to the reunion. But why? Here’s how her relationships with the cast members have changed over the years … The filming... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3160435/inside-jk-rowlings-relationship-harry-potter-cast-her?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3160435/inside-jk-rowlings-relationship-harry-potter-cast-her?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Dec 2021 11:00:34 +0000 It’s been all but confirmed that the upcoming film Spider-Man: No Way Home will feature more than a few familiar faces, as Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield are rumoured to reprise their roles as Spider-Man alongside Tom Holland. However, if this were to be a true reunion of Spider-Mans, there are still some names missing from the cast list. Here’s a look at all of the actors who have helped bring the world’s most popular superhero to life, in order of their off-screen success. 7. Shameik... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3160066/7-most-successful-spider-man-actors-ranked-tobey-maguires?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3160066/7-most-successful-spider-man-actors-ranked-tobey-maguires?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Dec 2021 17:00:23 +0000 If his Instagram feed is to be believed, boxing star Tommy Fury can most often be spotted shirtless – or in a hoodie. But although the 22-year-old, who will go up against Jake Paul this month in a boxing match, seemingly prefers casual looks, he definitely has an affinity for designer labels too. Here’s a look at some of the most luxurious pieces in his wardrobe – plus a few surprises. Fear of God Starting off with a blend of style and comfort, here’s Fury in a hoodie from streetwear label Fear... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3159056/tommy-furys-incredible-designer-hoodie-collection?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3159056/tommy-furys-incredible-designer-hoodie-collection?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Dec 2021 14:00:24 +0000 With as many as 60 games played every season, professional footballers are often on the road, spending the better half of a year travelling to stadiums across different cities and countries. Playing for a foreign club also means that home games aren’t really at home. Such is the case with superstars such as Brazil’s Neymar, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain, and Portuguese prodigy Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays for Manchester United. For most top flight football players, visits home are reserved... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3158659/inside-luxury-mansions-footballs-richest-players-where-do?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3158659/inside-luxury-mansions-footballs-richest-players-where-do?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Dec 2021 19:00:23 +0000 YouTuber James Steven Donaldson – more popularly known as MrBeast – has over 80 million subscribers on YouTube. He is known for his extravagant video ideas, which usually involve giving away large sums of money. In the past, he has hosted competitions featuring prizes such as Lamborghinis, houses and even a private island. Who are Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s closest celebrity friends? The 23-year-old social media star’s latest video is his most ambitious – and expensive – project yet.... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3157862/inside-youtuber-mrbeasts-real-life-squid-game-viral?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3157862/inside-youtuber-mrbeasts-real-life-squid-game-viral?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 30 Nov 2021 12:00:18 +0000 The star-studded crime drama House of Gucci shines a light on the luxury fashion house’s tragic past. Although the film closes the book on Maurizio Gucci, who was shot dead by a hitman hired by his ex-wife Patrizia Reggiani, played by Lady Gaga, viewers are left to wonder what happened to some of the other featured characters. Most curious might be the life of Maurizio’s daughter, Alessandra Gucci, who inherited her father’s US$400 million estate along with her sister Allegra. Reggiani revealed... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3157771/where-maurizio-guccis-daughter-alessandra-today-fashion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3157771/where-maurizio-guccis-daughter-alessandra-today-fashion?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 29 Nov 2021 10:30:18 +0000 With only four professional fights to his name, YouTuber Jake Paul has become one of the biggest paydays in boxing. Over the past 12 months, Paul has reportedly earned millions, putting him third on the list of highest-paid boxers, according to Sportico. The only two fighters ahead of him are super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez and former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. The return of Melania Trump: 5 signs she’s making a comeback As the 24-year old gears up for another fight this... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3157233/how-did-jake-paul-become-one-highest-paid-athletes-world?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3157233/how-did-jake-paul-become-one-highest-paid-athletes-world?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Nov 2021 22:00:18 +0000 The Formula 1 2021 season has already been one for the history books. Mercedes faces its greatest challenge in years as Lewis Hamilton trails behind Max Verstappen in the championship standings. Further down the table, the Ferrari and McLaren drivers battle it out for third. And even further still, Frenchman Pierre Gasly keeps up a run of sensational form, staving off two-time world champion Fernando Alonso. The luxury London mansions of India’s richest Undoubtedly, Formula 1 showcases the very... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3157119/inside-luxury-car-collections-formula-1s-top-drivers-lewis?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3157119/inside-luxury-car-collections-formula-1s-top-drivers-lewis?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 23 Nov 2021 14:00:19 +0000