Carina Lau’s best films, Jolly Roger’s evolution, Seoul Art Week: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From the evolution of the Jolly Roger to an award-winning resort in the Maldives, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting

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Hong Kong actress Carina Lau attends the 42nd Hong Kong Film Awards presentation ceremony on April 14, 2024. Photo: Sam Tsang

Published: 3:00pm, 18 Sep 2025Updated: 3:46pm, 18 Sep 2025

We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.

1. How Carina Lau became a top film star and her best movies

Hong Kong actress Carina Lau Ka-ling always brings a strong sense of presence to her work, whether she is appearing in drama or comedy, as a leading actress or a supporting player.

2. A US$24 dried plum? Hong Kong seller preserves tradition while modernising

A HK$200 (US$24) preserved plum from Yiu Fung, a third-generation Hong Kong preserved fruit company. Each of the plums is hand-picked, crafted using premium natural ingredients, hand-prepared and sun-dried for 60 days. Photo: Lisa Cam

Yiu Fung, a company specialising in leung gwo – preserved fruit – is a Hong Kong success story, now managed by third-generation manager Viego Szeto and his brother Szeto Wing-shun.

3. From pirate flag to social justice symbol, the Jolly Roger’s evolution

An activist holds a poster as a flag from the Japanese anime One Piece is displayed during a rally in Jakarta, Indonesia, on September 3, 2025. Photo: AP

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