From his performance in Forrest Gump, to his voice role in the Toy Story franchise, to impressions of public figures like Walt Disney, Tom Hanks, 65, has become a national treasure. While he usually graces the big screen, his eldest son, Colin, 44, who has followed in his footsteps, can be seen on both the small and big screens. Colin has starred in the TV shows Dexter, Fargo and American Crime Story as well as the films King Kong, The House Bunny and the Jumanji reboot.

The civil justice reforms that took effect in April have put new emphasis on mediation as an alternative means to resolving disputes rather than the lengthy and expensive litigation process. A report by a working group chaired by the secretary for justice has just been completed. It makes 48 recommendations to change the legal landscape, with the express objective of installing a 'new culture' of harmony and mediation rather than litigation in an adversarial culture.

Ruotolo points out that he has not exactly been an overnight success, as he was already an International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) World Championship winner when he signed for ONE Championship. “I’m happy with where I’m at but it’s been a lifetime of hard work and dedication. I’m really stoked and grateful.” While Michell recently switched camps to train with John Danaher, Ruotolo has had plenty of time to study the Australian.

The Hong Kong government has rolled out yet another campaign to stimulate consumption, focusing this time on the night economy. It is unclear where this idea came from, but officials have once again failed to address the structural issues of the city’s tourism industry and economy. After three years of Covid-19 restrictions, Hong Kong is no longer a city that never sleeps: there are fewer people on the streets, and more restaurants and shops close early.

Tod mun pla, or fried fish cakes, is a popular dish from Thailand. The best I’ve eaten were in Bangkok, where a street food vendor was frying them as fast as she could for a line of eager customers. Thai fish cakes are different from the tender, lightly seasoned version you get outside Asia. In many Asian cuisines a “bouncy” tex­ture is prized – meatballs, seafood balls and fish cakes have a resilience that is almost, but not quite, chewy.