This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong is marking the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese sovereignty this Wednesday, with businesses and authorities rolling out a range of promotions for the big day. A flag-raising ceremony at Wan…
French football legend Zinedine Zidane has delighted Chinese internet users by joining local residents in Shanghai to play shuttlecock in the street. Videos of Zidane, 53, a newcomer to the sport, played the game skilfully with some middle-aged Shanghai residents, most of whom were middle-aged women who are commonly referred to as “aunties” in mainland…
Sarah Snyder (center) and Taiya Werling (left and right) model Dani K Designs. Courtesy of Dani Kaiser From fierce competition, financial hardships, harsh criticism and long hours, fashion design is full of challenges that can take a toll on a designer’s mental health. A creative designer can either give up or choose to use the…
Over 10,000 Gather for the 2025 Hong Kong International Talents Festival HONG KONG, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 2025 Hong Kong International Talents Festival was successfully held from October 20 to 21 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, attracting more than 10,000 participants over two days. The festival brought together hundreds of…
Blending mega events appeal with business opportunities and MICE visitors are invited to top-class wine-pairing experiences; in tandem, the HKTB launches new products to drive high-yield MICE tourism. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 October 2025 – The annual flagship “Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival” returns this year (23-26 October) with…
Rising food costs can make healthy eating a challenge for many families. In fact, a poll conducted by Research!America found about 60% of Americans cite the cost of healthy food as their single biggest barrier to achieving better nutrition. “Food is deeply rooted to family and community,” said Arlen Vanessa Marin, M.S., R.D., a national…
Birthday wishes go out to Skyler Shaye, Rowan Blanchard and all the other celebrities with birthdays today. Check out our slideshow below to see photos of famous people turning a year older on October 14th and learn an interesting fact about each of them. Top celebrity birthdays on October 14, 2025 From left, Oprah Winfrey,…