In an exhibition featuring photojournalism students at City University, lecturer Birdy Chu reflects on the role of face masks.

Trolling is a form of cyberbullying that can damage victims’ mental health and even lead to suicide. We look at why it happens and give tips on how to combat it.

US company The Mahjong Line has been accused of whitewashing the game after it removed many Chinese elements and have issued a public apology for not paying ‘proper homage to the game’s Chinese heritage’.

With the backing of HSBC, non-profit organisation Clean Waterways Initiative has launched two zero-emissions boats to help keep the seas clean.

Hong Kong has more than 50 snake species, and among the entries for the annual Hong Kong Snakes Facebook group’s photography competition were some amazing images of the reptiles.

Exhibition pairing natural and lookalike man-made objects is intended to make us rethink our relationship with consumerism.

Through his art, Wing Chan honours unsung heroes and neglected objects and sites, an approach he attributes to his upbringing in a working-class neighbourhood in 1960s Hong Kong.

When Saketaram Soussilane’s son developed asthma, he wasn’t satisfied with doctors’ pills – he wanted to find the cause. It led him to a new career helping turn buildings green to reduce indoor air pollution and lower their energy bills.

From India’s first female rock band to a cancer survivor who beat the illness twice, we look back at some of the most inspiring women of the year.

Two years ago, comedian Andy Curtain gave up meat for a week. He never ate it again. Inspired by his experience, and by David Attenborough’s A Life On Our Planet documentary, he is challenging others to give up meat for a week in January.

If, as projected, over 1.5 billion discarded surgical face masks wash into the oceans, they will add around 5,000 tonnes of plastic that could take 450 years to degrade, imperilling birds, fish, and animals that depend on the sea for life, conservation group says.

The ‘Pocket Guide’, which lists nearly 140 species of birds, fish, snakes, insects and spiders, was developed to protect Hong Kong’s rich biodiversity.

A Hong Kong NGO holds workshops to end the shame culture around menstruation and educate and empower women to take control of their periods. She praises Scotland’s decision to give free access to period products.

Visual-research hub Thy Lab is collecting, digitising and archiving Hongkongers’ pictures and home movies to capture the spirit of the city.

Two rare green sea turtles have died after eating plastic marine debris, underscoring the pollution problem in Hong Kong seas.

Chief executive Marlene Taschen on her love of ‘the Asian spirit’, her unconventional upbringing and how Taschen is celebrating its anniversary.

Deanna Lim’s son Nathaniel was stillborn in 2016 after a complication-free pregnancy. She’s now part of TheAsianparent’s Project Sidekicks which aims to reduce stillbirth rates.

The Italian artist examines the dark side of technology through her latest exhibition, ‘Nosy’, which features 200 sculptural noses in public spaces, restaurants and bars around Hong Kong.

Taiwan was the first place in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage and its LGBT Pride parade is one of the biggest in the region. Asia Rainbow Ride organisers talk about how they brought an international group of cyclists together to promote LGBT rights.

A panic attack led Hongkonger Aaron Stadlin-Robbie to re-examine his lifestyle and create a mental health podcast. Now he is raising awareness of men’s health issues for Movember.

Dementia is a common condition among the elderly and puts enormous strain on family members who care for the sufferers. High rates of stress and depression have been reported among working carers.

Our Folktales – The All-Time Favourite Folktales of Asia assembles stories from China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines and Singapore, and hopes to share them with the world.

Scientists are studying ayahuasca’s use to treat conditions such as trauma, depression and addiction. Hong Kong psychologist WaiFung Tsang travelled to Peru to research the psychedelic brew.

Once the heart of Hong Kong’s textile industry, Sham Shui Po now boasts a vibrant arts scene, hip coffee shops and other fascinating places to visit.

Taiwanese menswear designer Angus Chiang has released an entirely gender-neutral school uniform collection, called Project Uni-Form, including everything from a ‘shirtskirt’ to a drawstring school blazer called a ‘schoozer’.

Atopic dermatitis – eczema – can leave sufferers in agony. Harrison Li, who tamed his by harnessing the power of nutrition, has written a book and co-founded a social enterprise to help sufferers.

Science fiction and fashion meet in Heart of Cyberpunk’s immersive exhibitions and performances in Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong. It’s a tribute to the district’s past as a hub of the textile trade.

Louise Soloway Chan’s 22 sketches portray Hong Kong scenes amid the pandemic, a creative timeline of a city in crisis that she hopes will also be a reminder of how the human spirit navigates adversity.

Award-winning film Cuties, which has come under fire following Netflix’s sexualised marketing of it, highlights the impact of social media on young girls and how it can seriously damage them emotionally.

Part of the TED Countdown global initiative, TEDxTinHau Countdown will feature speakers including young climate change activist Lance Lau and plant-based chef Peggy Chan.