Head of the Star Ferry fleet Kwok Cho-tai tells Kate Whitehead about growing up ‘very poor’ but happy on a boat in Aberdeen Harbour, rising through the ranks, and missing the daily ferry commuters.
Max Johnson, half-brother of former British prime minister Boris Johnson, talks about his UK childhood, Covid-19 frustrations, being a banker in Hong Kong, and a special trip through mainland China.
Artist Kay Beadman bought space in an industrial building without a plan for it. Now she and two fellow artists run it as an art space, where they encourage young artists to experiment.
The former head of UK armed forces tells Kate Whitehead about his rise through the ranks and why Colin Firth wanted to play him in a film about fighting rebels in Sierra Leone.
Exercise, diet and compassion are among the tips on how to age well from Andrei Iwanowitsch, a survivor of the Nazi Buchenwald concentration camp, who stays in great health at 98.
A random splurge blew open the art world for Alan Lau, who has since built an impressive collection, is on boards at M+ and Para Site, and co-chairs Asia committees at the Guggenheim and the Tate.
Ukraine-born Andrei Iwanowitsch is among the last survivors of the Nazi Buchenwald concentration camp. After forced labour, a death march, and a ‘narrow’ life in Soviet Belarus, at 98 he’s seeing the world .
Two ambassadors for Hong Kong mental health charity Mind HK describe the mental health challenges they overcame, one in coming out to her parents, another from a feeling of disconnectedness.
The Hong Kong artist known for using shredded magazine paper to knit clothes tells Kate Whitehead how her unusual medium has helped her make a world of friends, and why she still writes love letters.
Viewing art can produce the same feeling as falling in love – and it is one of many reasons you should go gallery-hopping, say experts. Take advantage of Hong Kong Art Week to see as much art as you can.
Smell is the most powerful sense when it comes to emotional memories, and pleasant recollections can elevate our mood and reduce stress. One artist is using scent to add another layer to his work.
The death of a pet can be painful, but don’t bottle up your grief. Mental health and animal experts explain how to manage your emotions for your benefit and that of other pets in your family.
New Yorker Alison Loehnis, the Yoox Net-a-Porter boss, tells Kate Whitehead about falling in love with fashion, being trained to within an inch of her life at Ralph Lauren and landing her dream job in London.
Fresh from her talk at the Hong Kong International Literary Festival, newly minted author Sonia Leung tells Kate Whitehead about life in a Diamond Hill slum, a devastating rape and how she finally followed her dream.
In a new book, Big Bites Break Boundaries, Hong Kong-based mental health advocate Stephanie Ng reflects on her years of anorexia nervosa, her recovery, and the pressure of diet culture.
British cookbook author Fuchsia Dunlop talks about her career spent learning about regional Chinese cuisines, ahead of her appearance at this year’s Hong Kong International Literary Festival.
Influential art figure Yeewan Koon, associate professor and chair of the University of Hong Kong’s art history department, talks about overcoming adversity and her book on Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara.
‘Hong Kong’s ghost net hunter’ Harry Chan talks about nearly being sold as a baby, why he tried to get expelled, how his business bloomed and then went bust, and finally finding peace under water.
Daphne King-Yao, niece of Hong Kong’s first chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa, talks to the Post about growing up around art, joining her mother’s art gallery and opening a branch in the United States.
Wildlife trade researcher Astrid Andersson tells Kate Whitehead how her passion for Hong Kong and its flora and fauna fuelled a career in conservation.
One in 50 people are narcissists, so it pays to know how to spot one. A psychologist helps us understand what leads to narcissistic personality disorder, and how to deal with those with the condition.
Nick Tsao tells Kate Whitehead about the passion he saw interning at Foster + Partners that made him want to be an architect, learning traditional Chinese paper cutting and looking for ways to update it.
Japanese contemporary artist Yoshitomo Nara, whose Knife Behind Back sold for US$24.9 million at auction in 2019, talks to Kate Whitehead about his journey and influences, and why he isn’t driven by money.
Swedish climber Matilda Soderlund tells Kate Whitehead about honing her competitive spirit as an infant, finding her life’s passion in an instant and getting engaged at sunset atop Kowloon Peak.
Mental health charity Mind HK is offering a free Emotional Wellbeing Check-in service in Hong Kong to help people who may otherwise not have access to support understand their care needs.
The Venezuelan chef-owner of Latin American restaurant Mono in Central talks to Kate Whitehead about finding his passion – for both food and Hong Kong.
Osteoporosis, which makes bones brittle, causes fractures in one in three women and 20 per cent of men over 50. A scan that can check for ostopenia – loss of bone density – and exercise lower the risks.
Sarah Greene, the Belgian founder of Hong Kong’s Blue Lotus Gallery, reveals how she went from being an in-demand shipbroker to opening one of Asia’s art hotspots showing photographers like Fan Ho.
Hong Kong choreographer Yuri Ng tells Kate Whitehead about his illustrious career in ballet, incestuous dance companies and why having a much younger partner keeps his creative juices flowing.
Decision paralysis, or analysis paralysis, may occur when a person is overwhelmed by the available options, a condition often related to perfectionism and a fear of failure, psychologists say.
