Pen-ek Ratanaruang is the critically-acclaimed Thai film director of arthouse fare like Ploy and Last Life in the Universe. Here, the 45-year-old looks back at his career and shares his views about love, censorship, the film industry and hamburgers.

Forget tea and tartines, the new black is all about being toned. Skip the excuses, pick up a mat or some seriously sassy gym gear and get that butt moving. By Belinda Wan

The running season is near; but before you go on a triathlon training frenzy or pound that pavement after a too-long hiatus, look to the feet first. Resident sneaker pimp Zaki Jufri checks out which cool soles do the best job.

Tsui Hark is one of Hong Kong cinema’s most acclaimed director and producer, responsible for Peking Opera Blues and the legendary Once Upon a Time in China series.

Get wet and wild at the largest sundown party this year at the Singapore River Festival. By Zaki Jufri