Lists

One of the top wellness trends expected in 2026 is a rise of wearables designed to help quiet the brain’s neural activity, such as EEG sensor headbands like this one from Muse. Photo: choosemuse.com

Health & Wellness

8 hot wellness trends in 2026, from women’s longevity to ‘health raves’

Here are some of the top wellness trends predicted for 2026, including a focus on women’s health, ‘neurowellness’ and reducing over-tracking.

14 Feb 2026 - 4:15PM

The 10 most successful Korean art-house films of all time

27 Jan 2026 - 4:15PMvideocam

He had cancer, she had a rare disorder. How two 85-year-olds came out on top

21 Jan 2026 - 6:43PMvideocam

Entertainment

Loved Back to the Past? 10 Asian time travel gems you may also enjoy

After the success of Louis Koo’s Back to the Past, here are 10 other Asian time-travelling movies that are well worth checking out.

15 Jan 2026 - 7:15PMvideocam

Louis Koo in a still from Back to the Past. In celebration of the film’s success, here are 10 more of the best examples of big-screen time-travel escapism from across Asia.

Entertainment

3 of Gong Li’s surprising 1990s Hong Kong movie roles

Gong switched gears after making it in Chinese art-house films, starring with Stephen Chow, Brigitte Lin and others in lesser-known movies.

11 Jan 2026 - 5:15PMvideocam

Entertainment

8 new TV series to watch this winter, including Bridgerton Season 4

There’s also The Pitt Season 2, The Night Manager Season 2, Nicole Kidman crime thriller Scarpetta and more to look for in early 2026.

11 Jan 2026 - 4:15AM

K-drama

8 of the best new K-drama series to watch in January 2026

Ji Sung stars in The Judge Returns, Nam Ji-hyun and Moon Sang-min clash in To My Beloved Thief, and Park Shin-hye is Undercover Miss Hong.

30 Dec 2025 - 8:15PMvideocam

Go Youn-jung in a still from Can This Love Be Translated?. Photo: Netflix

Entertainment

The 12 best Asian films of 2025: Ne Zha 2, Kokuho and more

Our pick of the best Asian films of the past year includes a record-breaking animation and a movie that is nothing short of breathtaking.

30 Dec 2025 - 4:15PMvideocam

K-drama

The 15 best K-dramas of 2025 ranked, from Melo Movie to Squid Game 3

Here are our 15 favourite Korean dramas from the past year, which also include Dear X, Typhoon Family, Way Back Love, Aema and Nine Puzzles.

28 Dec 2025 - 7:15AMvideocam

Entertainment

The Hong Kong films released in 2025 ranked from worst to best

It was a rough year for Hong Kong cinema – only Another World made more than HK$14 million locally – but there were still some gems released.

31 Dec 2025 - 2:45AM

A still from Another World, ranked by the Post’s film editor Edmund Lee as the second-best Hong Kong film of 2025.

Chinese culture

Explainer | What is the winter solstice? History, food and how Hong Kong celebrates

Known as dung zi in Cantonese and dongzhi in Mandarin, the winter solstice is one of the most important celebrations for Chinese families.

18 Dec 2025 - 5:15PMvideocam

A luxury poon choi from Hong Kong restaurant Duddell’s. Poon choi is a popular meal for family gatherings during the winter solstice in China. Photo: Nicholas Wong / Sixteen Photography

Entertainment

12 new Hollywood movies to watch this winter, from Hamnet to Song Sung Blue

Project Hail Mary, Wuthering Heights, Anaconda and Scream 7 join Hamnet, Song Sung Blue and others on our list of anticipated upcoming films.

18 Dec 2025 - 7:15AMvideocam

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

Health & Wellness

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

Your metabolism is affected by lifestyle, your gut biome and even muscle mass. Age does have an impact, but not in the way you might think.

4 Nov 2025 - 4:15PM

Most people can keep their metabolism healthy well into later life by staying active, eating well and maintaining strength and muscle mass. Photo: Shutterstock

Entertainment

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

Loot shooter Borderlands 4, Sega’s new Sonic title and Mafia sequel The Old Country are all out now. Here’s what makes each one stand out.

18 Oct 2025 - 4:15PM

A screenshot from Borderlands 4, the latest release in the hit loot shooter series. Other new video games this autumn include Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Mafia: The Old Country. Photo: 2K Games

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

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

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

8 hot wellness trends in 2026, from women’s longevity to ‘health raves’

Here are some of the top wellness trends predicted for 2026, including a focus on women’s health, ‘neurowellness’ and reducing over-tracking.

The 10 most successful Korean art-house films of all time

He had cancer, she had a rare disorder. How two 85-year-olds came out on top

Loved Back to the Past? 10 Asian time travel gems you may also enjoy

After the success of Louis Koo’s Back to the Past, here are 10 other Asian time-travelling movies that are well worth checking out.

3 of Gong Li’s surprising 1990s Hong Kong movie roles

Gong switched gears after making it in Chinese art-house films, starring with Stephen Chow, Brigitte Lin and others in lesser-known movies.

8 new TV series to watch this winter, including Bridgerton Season 4

There’s also The Pitt Season 2, The Night Manager Season 2, Nicole Kidman crime thriller Scarpetta and more to look for in early 2026.

8 of the best new K-drama series to watch in January 2026

Ji Sung stars in The Judge Returns, Nam Ji-hyun and Moon Sang-min clash in To My Beloved Thief, and Park Shin-hye is Undercover Miss Hong.

The 12 best Asian films of 2025: Ne Zha 2, Kokuho and more

Our pick of the best Asian films of the past year includes a record-breaking animation and a movie that is nothing short of breathtaking.

The 15 best K-dramas of 2025 ranked, from Melo Movie to Squid Game 3

Here are our 15 favourite Korean dramas from the past year, which also include Dear X, Typhoon Family, Way Back Love, Aema and Nine Puzzles.

The Hong Kong films released in 2025 ranked from worst to best

It was a rough year for Hong Kong cinema – only Another World made more than HK$14 million locally – but there were still some gems released.

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Explainer | What is the winter solstice? History, food and how Hong Kong celebrates

Known as dung zi in Cantonese and dongzhi in Mandarin, the winter solstice is one of the most important celebrations for Chinese families.

12 new Hollywood movies to watch this winter, from Hamnet to Song Sung Blue

Project Hail Mary, Wuthering Heights, Anaconda and Scream 7 join Hamnet, Song Sung Blue and others on our list of anticipated upcoming films.

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?

Your metabolism is affected by lifestyle, your gut biome and even muscle mass. Age does have an impact, but not in the way you might think.

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

Loot shooter Borderlands 4, Sega’s new Sonic title and Mafia sequel The Old Country are all out now. Here’s what makes each one stand out.

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?

.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

Explainer | What is the winter solstice? History, food and how Hong Kong celebrates

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