A light installation by Hungarian artist Viktor Vicsek is displayed on the Central harbour waterfront in Hong Kong, on December 3, as part of a pulse light festival. According to the most recent IMD global talent ranking, Hong Kong fell six places to rank 18th in attracting and fostering talent. Photo: EPA-EFE A light installation by Hungarian artist Viktor Vicsek is displayed on the Central harbour waterfront in Hong Kong, on December 3, as part of a pulse light festival. According to the most recent IMD global talent ranking, Hong Kong fell six places to rank 18th in attracting and fostering talent. Photo: EPA-EFE
A light installation by Hungarian artist Viktor Vicsek is displayed on the Central harbour waterfront in Hong Kong, on December 3, as part of a pulse light festival. According to the most recent IMD global talent ranking, Hong Kong fell six places to rank 18th in attracting and fostering talent. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Hong Kong has the talent for the future – it’s up to our schools to nurture it

  • Bernard Chan says even with significantly more government spending on education, the challenge is to ensure the city’s school system is diverse and nimble enough to provide children with the skills and capabilities that are in demand

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Bernard Chan

Updated: 6:17pm, 6 Dec, 2018

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A light installation by Hungarian artist Viktor Vicsek is displayed on the Central harbour waterfront in Hong Kong, on December 3, as part of a pulse light festival. According to the most recent IMD global talent ranking, Hong Kong fell six places to rank 18th in attracting and fostering talent. Photo: EPA-EFE A light installation by Hungarian artist Viktor Vicsek is displayed on the Central harbour waterfront in Hong Kong, on December 3, as part of a pulse light festival. According to the most recent IMD global talent ranking, Hong Kong fell six places to rank 18th in attracting and fostering talent. Photo: EPA-EFE
A light installation by Hungarian artist Viktor Vicsek is displayed on the Central harbour waterfront in Hong Kong, on December 3, as part of a pulse light festival. According to the most recent IMD global talent ranking, Hong Kong fell six places to rank 18th in attracting and fostering talent. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Bernard Chan

Bernard Chan

Bernard Charnwut Chan, born in 1965, is a Hong Kong politician and businessman. He is the grandson of Chin Sophonpanich, the late founder of Bangkok Bank. He is currently convenor of Hong Kong's Executive Council.