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A plate of stinky tofu. The street food popular in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan is prized for its distinct, potent stench - but for some, the smell is simply too much. Photo: Shutterstock

Food & Drink

Forced to stop selling stinky tofu, this Taiwanese restaurant fought back

The owner of Southern California’s Golden Leaf reveals how a neighbour’s vendetta has seen the popular street food dropped from his menu.

How Netflix is seeking the next Stranger Things after failed Warner Bros bid

Latest K-drama casting news about Park Seo-joon, Park Eun-bin and more

Entertainment

The tough choices Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto made for new movie

From floaty space dynamics to dropping franchise characters, Miyamoto reveals some of the decisions behind The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

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A still from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the new film in the long-running Nintendo franchise based on the Italian plumber created by Shigeru Miyamoto. Photo: Courtesy of Nintendo and Illumination
A still from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the new film in the long-running Nintendo franchise based on the Italian plumber created by Shigeru Miyamoto. Photo: Courtesy of Nintendo and Illumination

Arts

How Seoul’s National Museum of Korea is pulling in record crowds

The South Korean museum has changed its focus to engaging attendees rather than just showing them exhibits, and visitor numbers are rising.

Food & Drink

Crispy, chewy, soft: why texture rules South Korea’s viral food trends

Korean food trends are prioritising texture over taste thanks to social media videos in which food can be experienced as a tactile sensation.

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Health & Wellness

‘A shell of myself’: colon cancer survivor who became viral fitness influencer

Bill Maeda, 57, is an unconventional fitness influencer who doesn’t count reps and has some clients exercise for just 10 minutes a day.

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Unconventional fitness trainer Bill Maeda prefers letting his body and mood guide how he trains each day rather than following rigid programmes. Photo: Bill Maeda
Unconventional fitness trainer Bill Maeda prefers letting his body and mood guide how he trains each day rather than following rigid programmes. Photo: Bill Maeda

Entertainment

Why the beloved romcom Bridget Jones’s Diary feels so dated 25 years on

The charms of Bridget Jones’s Diary are still obvious when viewed today, but its politics seem to be from a different century altogether.

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Health & Wellness

Too busy for the gym? 5 to 10 minute ‘exercise snacking’ stints can get you fit

Short bursts of exercise, from stair climbing to stretching, can significantly cut disease risks, including dementia, a new study says.

K-drama

Bloodhounds season 2: K-pop star Rain joins boxing drama as the menacing villain

Rain shines as a fearsome boxer who runs a bare-knuckle fight club in the second season of the Netflix boxing drama Bloodhounds.

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K-pop star Rain in a still from Bloodhounds season 2. Photo: Soyun Jeon, Seowoo Jung/Netflix

Fashion & Beauty

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, April 3-5

Go on an Easter egg hunt, celebrate the traditional Thai New Year, attend a culture trend convention and more this weekend in Hong Kong.

The Repulse Bay is hosting a variety of events throughout April, including pop-up markets, art workshops and Easter activities. Check out this and our other recommendations of things to do in Hong Kong this weekend. Photo: The Repulse Bay
The Repulse Bay is hosting a variety of events throughout April, including pop-up markets, art workshops and Easter activities. Check out this and our other recommendations of things to do in Hong Kong this weekend. Photo: The Repulse Bay

Food & Drink

A shaman told him to quit coffee. Now he runs a successful matcha brand

Rocky Xu, who started Rocky’s Matcha in 2022, focuses on selling quality, authentic Japanese tea rather than trying to be a viral sensation.

Entertainment

Why fierce mothers and violent monsters star in Joe Hsieh’s animations

Taiwanese director Hsieh reflects on the strength of women, preferring hand-drawn animation over AI, and using violence in film.

Entertainment

‘Like a TikTok trend’: how micro dramas leave big studios in their dust

The head of a Chinese micro drama company shares how studios behind short-form shows for phones use data to keep viewers hooked.

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Production of drama filmed in US. Photo: COL Group International

History of Hong Kong’s triads, new midlife career trend: 5 Lifestyle highlights

From tracing origins of Hong Kong’s triads to career pivots for midlife professionals, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Suspected members of triad societies are guarded by officers in Tung Tau Estate, Kowloon, in 1973. Hong Kong’s triads have evolved from secret societies into global criminal networks. Photo: SCMP
Suspected members of triad societies are guarded by officers in Tung Tau Estate, Kowloon, in 1973. Hong Kong’s triads have evolved from secret societies into global criminal networks. Photo: SCMP

Entertainment

Review | XO, Kitty season 3: To All the Boys spin-off picks up after season 2 dip

Anna Cathcart’s Kitty Song Covey is back in South Korea for a chaotic parade of adolescent experimentation that improves on last season.

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Food & Drink

Easter 2026 food highlights in Hong Kong, from brunches to hot cross doughnuts

Celebrate Easter in Hong Kong with delicious menus, festive treats and other family entertainment.

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K-drama

10 of the best new K-dramas to watch in April 2026

From The Scarecrow to the second season of Netflix’s Bloodhounds, here are 10 Korean dramas to watch this month.

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IU (left) and Byeon Woo-seok in a still from Perfect Crown, one of 10 new K-dramas to look forward to in April. Photo: Disney+
IU (left) and Byeon Woo-seok in a still from Perfect Crown, one of 10 new K-dramas to look forward to in April. Photo: Disney+

Health & Wellness

How a 70-year-old retired teacher defied osteoporosis to become a powerlifter

Hongkonger Anjali Hazari used to run marathons and climb mountains before major knee and abdominal surgeries. Now she has a new challenge.

Food & Drink

Where does ma lai go come from and why is the classic dim sum dish so special?

Also known as Chinese steamed cake and Malay sponge cake, ma lai go represents Hong Kong culture with its Western and Eastern influences.

Chinese culture

The origin of triads, from secret societies to global criminal networks

While Hong Kong triads are now known for their criminal enterprises, their roots lie in secret societies that stretch back hundreds of years.

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Suspected members of triad societies are guarded by officers in Tung Tau Estate, Kowloon, in 1973. Hong Kong’s triads have evolved from secret societies into global criminal networks. Photo: SCMP
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM
Multimedia artist Lap-see Lam draws inspiration from her multicultural background. Photo: Mattias Lindbäck

Fried bananas and family lore: a Swedish-Chinese art story

Lam turns Swedish-Chinese restaurant culture and digital defects into haunting works about migration, memory and generational loss.

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Signature dishes from The Blind Pig, in Sai Wan Ho. Photo: Handout

How Hong Kong helped a Finnish chef love his homeland

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The summit of Norman Foster’s HSBC Main Building in relief against The Peak, 1986. Photo: Ian Lambot

The building that rewrote architecture – 40 years ago

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The Chung Hom Kok, Hong Kong, home designed by Studio Quinn. Photo: courtesy Studio Quinn and Common Studio

How art transformed a Hong Kong home

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