Lists

One expert recommends that air conditioners should be professionally cleaned at least once a year, with twice a year being a better target to prevent significant mould growth, which generally begins around five to six months after cleaning. Photo: Shutterstock

Health & Wellness

How often should your air conditioner be cleaned to prevent health risks?

Unclean AC units harbouring mould, fungi, bacteria and worse pose myriad health risks, including triggering allergic rhinitis or asthma.

28 Jun 2026 - 12:15PM

9 must-see musicals in Hong Kong in 2026, from Cats to Jesus Christ Superstar

25 Jun 2026 - 11:25AM

Are mould and toxins in your home making you ill? How to reduce health risks

24 May 2026 - 11:15AM

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

Entertainment

How Hong Kong crime films have adapted in the national security law era

From Donnie Yen’s The Prosecutor to Cold War 1994, recent Hong Kong police thrillers are navigating tightened censorship in ingenious ways.

29 Apr 2026 - 10:06PM

Health & Wellness

Pros and cons of aiming for 10,000 steps a day and why less can be more

Walking 10,000 steps a day comes with a host of powerful health benefits but can be an off-putting goal for people who sit all day for work.

18 Apr 2026 - 7:28AM

Entertainment

3 Anthony Wong films from the early 90s that show his wide acting range

Before becoming stereotyped for extreme roles, Wong gave nuanced turns as a whiny gangster opposite Chow Yun-fat and as Veronica Yip’s tormentor.

29 Mar 2026 - 11:15AMvideocam

Anthony Wong in a still from Full Contact. The Hong Kong actor’s restrained turn as a cowardly gangster brought realism to the otherwise comic book-style 1992 action film.

Health & Wellness

Microplastics are a problem. These innovators are finding clever solutions

Microplastics have been linked to human health issues from low fertility to heart attacks. But some pioneers are fighting back.

7 Mar 2026 - 12:45PMvideocam

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

K-movies

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

As Yoon Ga-eun’s The World of Love hits Hong Kong cinemas, we look at Korean indie films that conquered the box office as well as festivals.

27 Jan 2026 - 4:15PMvideocam

Seo Su-bin in a still from The World of Love. Korean director Yoon Ga-eun’s acclaimed film is scheduled to hit Hong Kong cinemas on January 29.

Health & Wellness

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

Bob and Fran German share how going vegan changed their lives and helps them keep fit, healthy, full of energy – and sniffle-free.

21 Jan 2026 - 6:43PMvideocam

Octogenarian YouTubers Bob and Fran German practise qigong in a video. The vegan couple switched to a whole food, plant-based diet years ago because their “lives depended on it”, and now say they feel as fit as ever. Photo: YouTube/AskBobnFran

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

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

Yerin Ha (left) and Luke Thompson in a still from Bridgerton Season 4. The return of Shonda Rhimes’ historical romance is just one of the new TV series to look forward to in early 2026. Photo: Netflix

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

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

How often should your air conditioner be cleaned to prevent health risks?

Unclean AC units harbouring mould, fungi, bacteria and worse pose myriad health risks, including triggering allergic rhinitis or asthma.

9 must-see musicals in Hong Kong in 2026, from Cats to Jesus Christ Superstar

Are mould and toxins in your home making you ill? How to reduce health risks

‘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.

How Hong Kong crime films have adapted in the national security law era

From Donnie Yen’s The Prosecutor to Cold War 1994, recent Hong Kong police thrillers are navigating tightened censorship in ingenious ways.

Pros and cons of aiming for 10,000 steps a day and why less can be more

Walking 10,000 steps a day comes with a host of powerful health benefits but can be an off-putting goal for people who sit all day for work.

3 Anthony Wong films from the early 90s that show his wide acting range

Before becoming stereotyped for extreme roles, Wong gave nuanced turns as a whiny gangster opposite Chow Yun-fat and as Veronica Yip’s tormentor.

Microplastics are a problem. These innovators are finding clever solutions

Microplastics have been linked to human health issues from low fertility to heart attacks. But some pioneers are fighting back.

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

As Yoon Ga-eun’s The World of Love hits Hong Kong cinemas, we look at Korean indie films that conquered the box office as well as festivals.

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

Bob and Fran German share how going vegan changed their lives and helps them keep fit, healthy, full of energy – and sniffle-free.

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.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}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

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