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South Korean actress Nana in a still from Climax. Nana has received an offer to star in the coming Netflix series Ma Theresa. Photo: courtesy of ENA

K-drama

Latest K-drama casting news about Nana, Lee Jong-suk and more

Nana is looking at the lead in Netflix thriller Ma Theresa, while Lee Jong-suk has been offered a role in Disney+ drama Paradise.

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The dark story of Consort Wan, 17 years older than the emperor who loved her

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How GLP-1s are more than just weight-loss wonders – but not without risk

23 May 2026 - 7:33AM

Entertainment

Lego Batman and Robin return in Legacy of the Dark Knight video game

This open-world action-adventure is full of fun and humour. Just make sure you have a sidekick to get the most out of the game.

22 May 2026 - 7:15PMvideocam

Batman and Robin return in Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, a 2026 Lego-themed action-adventure game developed by TT Games and published by Warner Bros. Photo: Warner Bros

Chinese culture

Origin of Hong Kong’s ‘peace buns’, Cheung Chau Bun Festival’s iconic snack

‘Ping on bao’ are both happily eaten and the focus of the festival’s famous bun scrambling competition. One baker explains how he makes them.

22 May 2026 - 3:15PM

Arts

Hong Kong-born Elim Chan becomes first woman to lead San Francisco Symphony

Rising maestro emerged as a surprise choice and will begin her six-year term at the famed orchestra in September 2027.

22 May 2026 - 6:14AMvideocam

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Food & Drink

The Hong Kong chefs serving up East-West fusion food without the stigma

We meet three Hong Kong restaurant pioneers who are elevating the maligned food trend by serving French and Nordic dishes with Asian accents.

22 May 2026 - 12:15PM

Chinese liangpi noodles done in a Nordic style at Aera, in Hong Kong’s Sheung Wan neighbourhood. Chef Chevalier Yau’s restaurant is one of a handful in the city that are removing the stigma from fusion food, which has been dismissed by serious chefs in recent years. Photo: Instagram/aera.hk

Entertainment

Profile | How Got7’s Jackson Wang went from Hong Kong fencing prodigy to global music icon

One of the world’s most prominent Chinese singers, Jackson Wang was a star fencer before his music career exploded with K-pop boy band Got7.

22 May 2026 - 8:45AM

Interiors & Living

How buildings and cities shape our lives, from ancient Rome to Hong Kong today

Architectural scholar Stefan Al compresses 2 million years of human habitation into 258 pages in his new book, Dwelling on Earth.

21 May 2026 - 6:15PM

Society

On This Day | Australian makes first swim around Hong Kong Island in 1976 – SCMP archive

On this day 50 years ago, Australia’s Linda McGill completed the first 45km swim around Hong Kong Island in 17 hours.

22 May 2026 - 1:30PM

Australia’s Linda McGill smiles after completing the first 45km swim around Hong Kong Island on May 22, 1976. File photo: SCMP

Snaps of 1970s Hong Kong, what to eat in China’s Chengdu: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From the best food in China’s Chengdu to the difference between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ stress, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

21 May 2026 - 4:45PM

Wild mushroom tofu with guokui, or crispy flatbread, at Mi Xun Teahouse. Photo: Mi Xun Teahouse

Food & Drink

The story of Snow Garden, Hong Kong restaurant loved by the rich and famous

Frequented by people such as Run Run Shaw, Jet Li’s wife Nina Li Chi and Macau’s Stanley Ho, Snow Garden continues to delight Hongkongers.

21 May 2026 - 1:59PM

Entertainment

Review | The Voice of Hind Rajab: harrowing Gaza docudrama is vital cinema

Kaouther Ben Hania’s gripping docudrama about a young girl trapped in a car uses real voice recordings to help expose the brutal cost of war.

21 May 2026 - 12:32PMvideocam

Lifestyle

Wet weekend? Here are 5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong from May 22-24

Dance at a Latin carnival, visit PMQ’s new reading space, go forest bathing, enjoy a night of beer and games or see the new Star Wars film.

21 May 2026 - 10:53AMvideocam

Extravaganza Latin Carnival, which takes place on May 23 and 24, 2026, at the Central Harbourfront, is just one of the exciting events in Hong Kong this weekend. There will also be a games and craft beer night at Eaton HK, a three-hour forest bathing session in the New Territories and more. Photo: Instagram/extravaganzabrazil

Health & Wellness

‘Extremely fulfilling’: Doing housework can declutter your home and your mind

The chores most of us find tedious provide mental health benefits, say psychologists and a Zen monk, who explain how and share cleaning tips.

21 May 2026 - 7:15AM

The thought of mopping and sweeping fills many of us with dread, but doing household chores such as these actually provides health benefits, according to experts. Photo: Shutterstock

Health & Wellness

This mother of 3 who runs a restaurant also wins gruelling trail races. How?

Hongkonger Petronella Harlin balances tough endurance races with a demanding front-of-house hospitality role and raising three kids under 10.

20 May 2026 - 11:40AM

Food & Drink

A food critic’s top Hong Kong restaurants for sushi, Cantonese and Chiu Chow

Entertainment journalist Eileen Cha, who grew up on Cantonese and Hunanese food, says she has a split personality palate.

20 May 2026 - 6:27PM

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Chinese culture

She rejected her Chinese heritage as a child. Now, she writes about it

Scottish-born Eliza Chan, who once dropped out of medical school, is a fantasy writer who marries Eastern myths with Western folklore.

19 May 2026 - 7:15AM

Eliza Chan speaking at the Manchester Literature Festival in 2025. The writer, who grew up in Scotland, went from rejecting her Chinese heritage to embracing it. Photo: Chris Payne

Health & Wellness

This mother of 3 who runs a restaurant also wins gruelling trail races. How?

Hongkonger Petronella Harlin balances tough endurance races with a demanding front-of-house hospitality role and raising three kids under 10.

20 May 2026 - 11:40AM

Travel & Leisure

Saunas, sure. But sleep? A couple stays overnight at a 24-hour spa in Shenzhen

A writer and her husband visit Shenzhen’s Tenz spa to see what it offers besides massages and how easy it is to get a good night’s rest there.

21 May 2026 - 12:37PM

Health & Wellness

4 things you need to know about when and how often to get a mammogram

Breast cancer screening advice is conflicted and confusing, but new research and technology should help women find the ideal timing.

19 May 2026 - 11:15AM

In the future, genetic tests should help narrow down ideal mammogram schedules, but until then how often should one get screened for breast cancer? Experts advise. Photo: Shutterstock

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The pre-Chinese New Year rush at the Kowloon-Canton Railway terminal in Hung Hom, in 1978. Photo: SCMP Archives

In pictures: crossing the Hong Kong-mainland China border through the decades

Discover how Hong Kong-mainland border crossings transformed from slow, queue-filled journeys in the 1970s to today’s seamless high-speed rail trips.

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Donald Trump attends a state dinner at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, in 2017. Photo: Reuters

Trump’s Beijing banquet: will it be Big Macs or Huaiyang cuisine in the Great Hall?

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At 5am, it’s still dark at the Aberdeen Wholesale Fish Market, as fishermen and workers go about offloading the morning’s catch. Photo: Alexander Mak

Discover Aberdeen’s fish market secrets with Hong Kong’s top chefs

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The Hua Khao fishing village is populated by Muslims believed to be descended from Javanese settlers. Photo: Oliver Raw

Songkhla’s hidden charm: the town poised to put southern Thailand on the tourist map

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The Fairmont Udaipur Palace sprawls across an 18-acre estate on the outskirts of Udaipur. Photo: Gavin Yeung

From Udaipur’s Jal Sanjhi to Jaipur’s City Palace – Rajasthan’s living art thrives

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The swimming pool at Andaz One Bangkok, Thailand. Photo: courtesy Andaz One Bangkok

Asia’s new hotels: from Kyoto to Bangkok, luxury awaits

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