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If you were unable to access Facebook or Instagram the other day, you weren’t alone. The social media giants were shut down for a few hours, causing havoc within the short timeframe.

Stephanie Cheng, also known as Laparasian on Instagram and TikTok, is a captivating influencer whose story is as diverse as her content. In a recent interview with The Beat Asia, she shared her multi-cultural journey and how it has shaped her online presence.

Instagram users can now share their feed posts and Instagram Reels with their own curated list of “close friends,” a feature that was previously launched on Stories and Notes.

Explore the journey of Hong Kong model Noel Li as he shares his story of how he became a travel and lifestyle influencer, defining what luxury living means.

Follow the story of New Yorker Dylan Rothenberg in Guangzhou, China, studying the science of tea and educating Instagram on the colourful world of tea.

Read our interview with Vienna Sou and Tarran Goodwin about their life in Macau, Instagram content creation, and why they share their parental journey.

Jeannie Ng Ka-yan, known as singer Kayan9896, speaks with The Beat Asia to reflect on her two years singing in Hong Kong and her future in the music industry.

Bruce Cheung, also known as Galactic BSwift Empire online, is one of Hong Kong’s top LEGO builders, planning to create the world’s largest collection of LEGO troopers.