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HSBC’s Lai Chi Wo project repopulates abandoned farmland to create functional biodiversity and help protect the environment.
HSBC’s Lai Chi Wo project repopulates abandoned farmland to create functional biodiversity and help protect the environment.
Chandran Nair, founder of Hong Kong think tank the Global Institute For Tomorrow, tells Kate Whitehead about Amazon’s ‘broken system’, sheltering anti-apartheid leaders in South Africa and growing up poor in Malaysia.
Chandran Nair, founder of Hong Kong think tank the Global Institute For Tomorrow, tells Kate Whitehead about Amazon’s ‘broken system’, sheltering anti-apartheid leaders in South Africa and growing up poor in Malaysia.
When a ship ran aground on Hong Kong’s Lantau Island in 1979 with over 1.400 desperate Vietnamese refugees on board, marine policeman Les Bird led their rescue. He and dozens of them recall a dramatic day.
When a ship ran aground on Hong Kong’s Lantau Island in 1979 with over 1.400 desperate Vietnamese refugees on board, marine policeman Les Bird led their rescue. He and dozens of them recall a dramatic day.
Anson Wong grew up poor and as a teenager tutored children for money. The founder of several children’s education centres, she tells Kate Whitehead about paying it forward and surviving an abusive marriage.
Anson Wong grew up poor and as a teenager tutored children for money. The founder of several children’s education centres, she tells Kate Whitehead about paying it forward and surviving an abusive marriage.
When Professor Dennis Lo saw Alien 3, it put him off a career doing autopsies and onto a different track that led to him developing a prenatal test for genetic diseases in babies and screening tests for cancer.
When Professor Dennis Lo saw Alien 3, it put him off a career doing autopsies and onto a different track that led to him developing a prenatal test for genetic diseases in babies and screening tests for cancer.
In the #MyVoice book series, 20 women – seven of whom are based in Hong Kong – tell of overcoming crushed dreams, suicide attempts and self-hate to become stronger people.
In the #MyVoice book series, 20 women – seven of whom are based in Hong Kong – tell of overcoming crushed dreams, suicide attempts and self-hate to become stronger people.
Covid-19 restrictions stopped these Hong Kong residents having overseas holidays, so they distract themselves by learning new things such as sewing and wakesurfing. Others destress at drumming jams.
Covid-19 restrictions stopped these Hong Kong residents having overseas holidays, so they distract themselves by learning new things such as sewing and wakesurfing. Others destress at drumming jams.
Social entrepreneur Elizabeth Dearborn Hughes talks about growing up in Tampa, becoming a Rwandan activist and co-founding the Akilah Institute to teach young women modern skills.
Social entrepreneur Elizabeth Dearborn Hughes talks about growing up in Tampa, becoming a Rwandan activist and co-founding the Akilah Institute to teach young women modern skills.
Hong Kong Ballet principal dancer Ye Feifei tells Kate Whitehead about her introduction to dance in Shenyang, China, the thrill of The Nutcracker, and how she’s risen to the pinnacle of her profession.
Hong Kong Ballet principal dancer Ye Feifei tells Kate Whitehead about her introduction to dance in Shenyang, China, the thrill of The Nutcracker, and how she’s risen to the pinnacle of her profession.
The American music director and conductor of the Hong Kong Bach Choir and Orchestra tells Kate Whitehead how he turned around an amateur group into something special.
The American music director and conductor of the Hong Kong Bach Choir and Orchestra tells Kate Whitehead how he turned around an amateur group into something special.
Canadian Richard Feldman, who for 34 years has run businesses in Hong Kong’s Lan Kwai Fong and SoHo nightlife districts, tells Kate Whitehead about life in the fast lane and why the city is ‘going to be OK’.
Canadian Richard Feldman, who for 34 years has run businesses in Hong Kong’s Lan Kwai Fong and SoHo nightlife districts, tells Kate Whitehead about life in the fast lane and why the city is ‘going to be OK’.
In Hong Kong many people are wondering whether to stay or leave in the wake of the National Security Law’s imposition and the Covid-19 pandemic. Experts explain how to approach a major change to your life.
In Hong Kong many people are wondering whether to stay or leave in the wake of the National Security Law’s imposition and the Covid-19 pandemic. Experts explain how to approach a major change to your life.
Students returning to in-school classes are showing increased levels of anxiety and depression after two years of virtual lessons. Experts give advice on what to look for and how parents can help.
Students returning to in-school classes are showing increased levels of anxiety and depression after two years of virtual lessons. Experts give advice on what to look for and how parents can help.
The Hong Kong photographer tells Kate Whitehead about growing up in Africa, hard times at school, finding his passion for photography and how living in the moment informs his art.
The Hong Kong photographer tells Kate Whitehead about growing up in Africa, hard times at school, finding his passion for photography and how living in the moment informs his art.
The global men’s health awareness campaign is about more than growing a moustache – these days it also involves women. Here’s all you need to know about Movember in Hong Kong.
The global men’s health awareness campaign is about more than growing a moustache – these days it also involves women. Here’s all you need to know about Movember in Hong Kong.
After growing up Wales, Clare worked with brilliant minds at the BBC and became an accomplished writer. A breakdown and subsequent recovery informs his latest book.
After growing up Wales, Clare worked with brilliant minds at the BBC and became an accomplished writer. A breakdown and subsequent recovery informs his latest book.
A friendly greeting costs nothing and would be well received by the thousands of Hongkongers dutifully serving their time in quarantine. Instead, they get nothing.
A friendly greeting costs nothing and would be well received by the thousands of Hongkongers dutifully serving their time in quarantine. Instead, they get nothing.
The 2021 Hong Kong International Literary Festival will tap into the therapeutic power of storytelling and cover subjects such as workplace relationships and the city’s three-week quarantine for travellers.
The 2021 Hong Kong International Literary Festival will tap into the therapeutic power of storytelling and cover subjects such as workplace relationships and the city’s three-week quarantine for travellers.
Book therapy, or bibliotherapy, brought Germaine Leece and Sonya Tsakalakis together and now they use their love of reading to help others cope with emotional problems.
Book therapy, or bibliotherapy, brought Germaine Leece and Sonya Tsakalakis together and now they use their love of reading to help others cope with emotional problems.
Two teenage brothers in Hong Kong have devised a card game to help quarantined guests connect with each other inside and outside the hotels in which they are confined.
Two teenage brothers in Hong Kong have devised a card game to help quarantined guests connect with each other inside and outside the hotels in which they are confined.
Australian artist Matt Ottley had his first bipolar episode at 13 but wasn’t diagnosed until his 40s. He talks about crashes, growing up in Papua New Guinea and working as a stockman.
Australian artist Matt Ottley had his first bipolar episode at 13 but wasn’t diagnosed until his 40s. He talks about crashes, growing up in Papua New Guinea and working as a stockman.
The ‘drag grandmother’ talks about her love of Anita Mui, working for House of Siren and how she uses her platform to help educate children and adults alike.
The ‘drag grandmother’ talks about her love of Anita Mui, working for House of Siren and how she uses her platform to help educate children and adults alike.
Forget the standards of cleanliness, the lack of fresh air or the monotony that comes with Hong Kong’s three-week quarantine system – it’s the hungry neighbours you’ve got to look out for.
Forget the standards of cleanliness, the lack of fresh air or the monotony that comes with Hong Kong’s three-week quarantine system – it’s the hungry neighbours you’ve got to look out for.
Kate Whitehead recently emerged from 21 days of isolation in a Hong Kong hotel room. She explains what she did to stay sane, from renting a cross trainer to phoning friends.
Kate Whitehead recently emerged from 21 days of isolation in a Hong Kong hotel room. She explains what she did to stay sane, from renting a cross trainer to phoning friends.
Companies that had staff mental health programmes in place have enhanced them during the coronavirus pandemic, with senior leaders showing more willingness to be role models.
Companies that had staff mental health programmes in place have enhanced them during the coronavirus pandemic, with senior leaders showing more willingness to be role models.
Hong Kong-based Korean lawyer Jaclyn Jhin, the new CEO of Asian Charity Services, talks about how her tough divorce and custody battle saw her turn to mentoring other women.
Hong Kong-based Korean lawyer Jaclyn Jhin, the new CEO of Asian Charity Services, talks about how her tough divorce and custody battle saw her turn to mentoring other women.
The better informed we are about suicide, the more confident we feel to speak to someone who may be at risk. Taking a few minutes to read this story could help save a life.
The better informed we are about suicide, the more confident we feel to speak to someone who may be at risk. Taking a few minutes to read this story could help save a life.
The co-founder of Female Entrepreneurs Worldwide tells Kate Whitehead why she became a child spy and how empowering women has helped her to grow.
The co-founder of Female Entrepreneurs Worldwide tells Kate Whitehead why she became a child spy and how empowering women has helped her to grow.
New York-born artist Stern Rockwell, whose works adorn Hong Kong businesses and high-rises, tells Kate Whitehead about racism at school, getting into graffiti and how he’s now found his own pace.
New York-born artist Stern Rockwell, whose works adorn Hong Kong businesses and high-rises, tells Kate Whitehead about racism at school, getting into graffiti and how he’s now found his own pace.
Ying Ying Liu of Hong Kong charity LumiVoce talks about growing up in a musical family during the Cultural Revolution and connecting people with nature through music tracks mixed with indigenous sounds and rhythms.
Ying Ying Liu of Hong Kong charity LumiVoce talks about growing up in a musical family during the Cultural Revolution and connecting people with nature through music tracks mixed with indigenous sounds and rhythms.