Hong Kong is one of the least happy places on Earth, but the problem may lie in the fact that many of us do not know what kind of happiness we really want and where to look for it.

Teenage climate activist started a global movement, earning her the illustrious Person of the Year title from Time magazine.

City has slipped down the table of places people want to live, and high cost of living is only partly the reason.

If our goal is to save the city, surely we can find ways that are agreeable to majority of Hongkongers, including young protesters.

Life is about grey areas and we must understand that if our city is to survive.

Sometimes we are driven by political correctness to the point of lunacy, when what we should be focusing on is in making Hong Kong truly culturally diverse, instead of just culturally tolerant.

Taking a cue from comedy king Stephen Chow, siu keung, or ‘little power’, became a slang name for cockroaches and a term of endearment in Chinese communities.

As unrest grips the city, online pressure to please others and win plaudits is reshaping what it means to be from Hong Kong.

From smaller small bite-sized problems, to major global concerns, trying to make a difference is a laudable trait in someone, we shouldn’t criticise those wanting to make our planet a better place to live.

Unimaginable that practice is allowed and even celebrated at China’s Yulin Dog Meat Festival, a ‘tradition’ that is only in its 10th year.

Styling herself as a maternal figure when police used rubber bullets and tear gas on mainly young protesters, demonstrates the city leader’s fumbled approach to defusing the crisis.

Corporate reaction to gay couple ad represents the tip of the iceberg of homophobia in the city. A major shift is needed to deliver respect for all, starting with legalising same-sex marriage.

Hong Kong’s stressed out parents and students should not overlook the virtues of a less academic path to success.

Banning wearables and other personal devices from classrooms ignores the many advantages they bring.

Are we raising children to be happy or to fulfil our preconceived notions of success?

A high-profile Korean charity has come under fire for secretly killing more than 200 dogs, but Luisa Tam says lives are often needlessly prolonged causing undue suffering because owners are reluctant to say goodbye.

Discrimination against singles is often not intentional. But companies often expect them to work for longer or cover holidays for married colleagues.

Letting children get more physical exercise, weaning ourselves off our throwaway culture and nurturing a proper sense of community would improve life for all in 2019. Hong Kong should also nurture a proper sense of community, reaching out to the needy, and make an effort to be inclusive.

This festive season, let's make the right choices for the environment.

#MeToo movement should remember that a herd mentality is not always productive, while those who defend sexual predators need to realise that loyalty has its limits.

Luisa Tam details humans’ deep bond with the loyal creatures, and urges against abandoning them as if they were disposable.

Luisa Tam says the heartbreaking poverty experienced by many elderly residents bodes ill for the challenges Hong Kong society will face as life expectancy edges towards 100.

Luisa Tam says it’s high time for students – and their parents – to undergo digital detox.

Luisa Tam says local schools push children hard enough, so parents need to be a source of support – not an additional source of stress.