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A still from “3 to 12 Nautical Miles”, by Shahzia Sikander, a new work co-commissioned by M+ and Art Basel for the M+ facade in 2026. Photo: courtesy of Shahzia Sikander

Food & Drink

Guide to Hong Kong art week; Chinese dining in Sweden: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From a study linking poor-quality sleep and dementia to this lunar month’s predictions, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Now you don’t have to go to Bangkok for a boat noodle fix. ThongSmith is here

The world’s burning but ‘people just want to dance’, says Sadler’s Wells co-CEO

Food & Drink

Hong Kong’s The Chairman, Wing take top spots in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026

The 2026 edition saw a strong showing from Chinese restaurants in the top 10, with representatives from Shanghai, Hangzhou, Hong Kong, Macau.

Representatives of the restaurants ranked by Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2026 on stage at the presentation in Hong Kong’s Kerry Hotel on March 25. Hong Kong’s The Chairman was crowned the new No 1 while Wing took the No 2 spot. Photo: Charmaine Mok
Representatives of the restaurants ranked by Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2026 on stage at the presentation in Hong Kong’s Kerry Hotel on March 25. Hong Kong’s The Chairman was crowned the new No 1 while Wing took the No 2 spot. Photo: Charmaine Mok

Entertainment

K-pop stars BTS are back, with a new album and a Netflix documentary

BTS are back after a nearly four-year gap. Netflix documentary BTS: The Return explores the making of their latest album, Arirang.

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Arts

Will the UAE’s art industry be a casualty of the Iran war? Experts weigh in

Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation programming adviser Toufic Maatouk shares why the Iran war doesn’t worry him. But not everyone agrees.

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Arts

Banksy unmasked: how will his naming affect the value of his art?

As fans slam a Reuters report sharing the street artist’s suspected identity, some art dealers say his value isn’t driven by anonymity alone.

A suspected Banksy piece seen in Venice, Italy, in 2019, depicting a migrant child holding a pink flare. Fans of the guerilla street artist have mourned the apparent revelation of his identity, but art experts say his true magic is in his message rather than his anonymity. Photo: Reuters
A suspected Banksy piece seen in Venice, Italy, in 2019, depicting a migrant child holding a pink flare. Fans of the guerilla street artist have mourned the apparent revelation of his identity, but art experts say his true magic is in his message rather than his anonymity. Photo: Reuters

Food & Drink

‘Classic’ Cantonese, Japanese: art curator’s Hong Kong restaurant picks

Art Central 2026 curator Zoie Yung shares her favourite spots for Hong Kong comfort food, brunches, Chiu Chow bites and late-night skewers.

Health & Wellness

How 9 minutes a day of mobility training helps keep you pain-free as you age

Fitness influencer Joe Yoon has 1.2 million followers on Instagram keen to keep moving pain-free as they age, and counts athletes among them.

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Travel & Leisure

Profile | How a third-culture COO navigates culture clashes in frosty Niseko

The Luxe Nomad executive Patrick Ohtani talks about overcoming the issues that arise as cultures mix in the popular Japanese ski resort.

Niseko, with its ski slopes and onsen resorts that attract both local Japanese and visitors from around the world, is a place where cultures intersect – and not always harmoniously. Photo: The Luxe Nomad

Entertainment

Review | They Will Kill You: Zazie Beetz leads a delicious slice of midnight madness

They Will Kill You delivers dark comic madness, with Zazie Beetz taking a magnetic turn as an ex-con battling satanic elites in New York.

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Zazie Beetz in a still from They Will Kill You (category III), directed by Kirill Sokolov. Tom Felton and Patricia Arquette co-star.
Zazie Beetz in a still from They Will Kill You (category III), directed by Kirill Sokolov. Tom Felton and Patricia Arquette co-star.

Arts

Chinese opera troupe’s retelling of ancient love story ends with a ‘brilliant’ surprise

At the Hong Kong Arts Festival, the new work ‘Red Wedding Bed’, based on the Liyuan opera classic, retells the tale of Chen San and Wu Niang.

K-movies

The 10 most-watched Korean films of all time, including The King’s Warden

Can The King’s Warden overtake The Admiral: Roaring Currents and Extreme Job to become the most-viewed South Korean film of all time?

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China Business

Visa-free travel, rising foreign visitors boost luxury hotel growth in China

China’s luxury hotels thrive as visa-free policies drive international tourism, with Shanghai and Beijing seeing significant growth in high-end stays.

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Tourists pose for photos at the Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park in Beijing. Photo: Xinhua

Arts

Review | No heroes, no villains: a finely shaded Eugene Onegin in Hong Kong

National Theatre Brno’s Eugene Onegin at the Hong Kong Arts Festival centred on Tatyana and featured lush music and a minimalist set.

Curtain call by the National Theatre Brno after its performance of Tchaikovsky’s opera Eugene Onegin at the 2026 Hong Kong Arts Festival on March 21. Photo: courtesy of Hong Kong Arts Festival
Curtain call by the National Theatre Brno after its performance of Tchaikovsky’s opera Eugene Onegin at the 2026 Hong Kong Arts Festival on March 21. Photo: courtesy of Hong Kong Arts Festival

Arts

Why Hong Kong’s N+ Museum is calling out city’s ‘cringe’ nostalgia trend

At ‘Hong Kong Nostalgia-Bait’, indie art collective N+ uses images from the past to criticise the commodification of traditional culture.

Travel & Leisure

Visiting South Korea? 10 BTS pilgrimage spots every Army should visit

Explore iconic landmarks throughout the K-pop band’s history, from the current Hybe headquarters to their trainee-era haunts.

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Chinese Zodiac

Is Year of the Horse’s second month lucky for you? Forecasts for all 12 zodiac signs

Feng shui master Andrew Kwan breaks down this lunar month’s prospects for all 12 Chinese zodiac signs in health, love, work and finances.

How’s your luck in the Year of the Horse’s second month? Feng shui master Andrew Kwan gives his predictions for all 12 Chinese zodiac animal signs. Photo: Shutterstock
How’s your luck in the Year of the Horse’s second month? Feng shui master Andrew Kwan gives his predictions for all 12 Chinese zodiac animal signs. Photo: Shutterstock

Health & Wellness

How 9 minutes a day of mobility training helps keep you pain-free as you age

Fitness influencer Joe Yoon has 1.2 million followers on Instagram keen to keep moving pain-free as they age, and counts athletes among them.

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Food & Drink

Hong Kong’s The Chairman, Wing take top spots in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026

The 2026 edition saw a strong showing from Chinese restaurants in the top 10, with representatives from Shanghai, Hangzhou, Hong Kong, Macau.

Health & Wellness

Can poor sleep lead to dementia? What you need to know about the links

Studies link poor-quality sleep to dementia types like Alzheimer’s disease, but experts explain why the picture might be more complex.

A recent study found that about 13 per cent of dementia cases may have roots in insomnia, and that poor sleep may be as significant a dementia risk factor as hearing loss and hypertension. Photo: Shutterstock
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM
Sarita Rai in her home in Dharavi, Mumbai. Photos: Neville Sukhia; Atul Loke; Amrit Dhillon

Lessons in flavour and frugality from home cooks in Dharavi, 'Asia's largest slum'

A book of recipes from eight women living in Mumbai's Dharavi slum highlights the area's culinary diversity and shows how delicious fresh, seasonal, subtly spiced food can be, writes Amrit Dhillon

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Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Photo: Shutterstock

Insider’s guide to Johor Bahru, Malaysia

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Kai Ching Estate in Kai Tak, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Photo: Alexander Mak

Too shiny, straight, serious, samey: when architecture stops feeling human

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Coco Capitán poses for a portrait at ArtisTree, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong ahead of her upcoming show. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

From pirate dreams to public text, a restless creative voice arrives in the city

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The living room in the Ap Lei Chau apartment in Hong Kong, designed by Stylus Studio. Photo: Steven Ko

A seaside retreat where a finance couple can escape their kids

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Apple Chui, assistant professor in the School of Life Sciences at Chinese University. Photo: courtesy of Coral Academy

Hong Kong has more coral reef species than the Caribbean – and they’re worth saving

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