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XXIV 2017

Thierry Chow, a feng shui practitioner, at her home in Chai Wan. Photo: SCMP / Jonathan Wong

Feng shui meets fashion in Thierry Chow’s contemporary geomancy

Thierry Chow is on a mission to modernise the world of feng shui

21 Dec 2017

Amanda Lui, founder and general manager of PR firm, PRIME. Photo: SCMP / KY Cheng

In her PRIME: Amanda Lui says time is one of her best assets

19 Dec 2017 1

President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Hong Kong, Andreas Binder. Photo: SCMP / Xiaomei Chen

Mercedes-Benz CEO reveals the company’s formula for efficiency

11 Dec 2017

Super Satin, ridden by Douglas Whyte, won the Peninsula Golden Jubilee Challenge Cup at Sha Tin in 2010.

How ‘school’ puts racehorses on the right track

6 Dec 2017

Benjamin Quinlan, CEO of Quinlan & Associates, at International Finance Centre in Central. Photo: SCMP / Edward Wong

Finance and stand-up comedy have more in common than you’d think, says CEO

4 Dec 2017

Ophelia Chan, CEO at Infinia Capital Partners, says strategy is driven by time and place

Location, location and timing: Ophelia Chan invests in her priorities

3 Dec 2017 2

Staying focused is most important aspect of time management for financial expert

Taking care of assets is all in a day’s work for Ophelia Chan

3 Dec 2017

Although fast fashion is becoming the industry norm, Guo Pei prefers to take the time to perfect her high fashion garments

Fashion in Hong Kong and China

Guo Pei’s golden touch gives life to her couture

2 Dec 2017

The moment that Elton Ng summit Everest. Ng, a physiotherapist, become the seventh Hong Kong people that has successfully scaled Mount Everest.

Seventh Hongkonger to conquer Mount Everest says he never wastes a minute

1 Dec 2017

Film director Andrew Lau Wai-keung in Hong Kong. Photo: SCMP / Jonathan Wong

Icons and Influencers

100 movies and counting: what’s next for Andrew Lau?

29 Nov 2017

Jo Soo Tang, co-chairman of Hong Kong Adventist Hospital Foundation and co-chair of the WHO Committee. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Philanthropic Jo Soo Tang dedicated to ‘soul work’

27 Nov 2017

Alessandro Bisagni. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Alessandro Bisagni senses the clock ticking down on climate change

26 Nov 2017

Pilar Morais. Photo: Jonathan Wong

How tricky timing turned out well for Hong Kong serviced apartment CEO Pilar Morais

25 Nov 2017

Founder of STEAMIS, Simon Wong. Photo: SCMP / Edmond So

STEAM school founder Simon Wong on horse racing, Nasa, and the importance of good timing

24 Nov 2017

A man on the move, Robert de Haer appreciates the importance of good timing

Gemmologist Robert de Haer’s favourite watches reveal a penchant for the precious

22 Nov 2017

‘I kind of see my business journey as one big master’s in business – like an MBA,’ says Maxine Ryan, co-founder and COO at Bitspark. Photo: Chen Xiaomei

How Maxine Ryan dropped out and became a bitcoin queen

21 Nov 2017

Wesley Ng relies on the vision and enthusiasm of his young staff. Photo: Jonathan Wong

How Casetify founder Wesley Ng taps millennial trends

20 Nov 2017

Arthur Law, partner at Vectr Ventures. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Arthur Law has learnt to be ‘conscious of time’ in private equity world

20 Nov 2017

The identity of the Stig, a character on Top Gear, was largely unknown until recently.

Icons and Influencers

Ben Collins, aka the Stig, finds happiness after Top Gear

17 Nov 2017

Belle Leung feels honoured to be the region’s first beer sommelier. Photo: SCMP / Jonathan Wong

From banking to brewing, Asia’s first female beer judge seizes the moment

14 Nov 2017

Hong Kong-based company among firms catering to worldwide enthusiasts lured by the time spent to lovingly create minimalistic revamped machines

Passion for ‘something different’ fuels global custom bike demand

13 Nov 2017

Junny Lee says his pace is dictated by family, work and just a few close friends.

The Work Project’s Junny Lee says good design is driven by empathy

10 Nov 2017

Nobu Matsuhisa at Nobu restaurant in the InterContinental Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee

Icons and Influencers

Why Nobu Matsuhisa’s Nikkei cuisine stands the test of time

9 Nov 2017

Maggie Henriquez says time is essential for Champagne to achieve its fullest expression and finesse.

Queen of bubbly Maggie Henriquez bridges heritage and innovation

8 Nov 2017

Oki Sato wearing the Panerai Radiomir 19403 Days Acciaio.

For nendo designer Oki Sato, tech buys time

8 Nov 2017

Daniel Wu is making inroads into the Hollywood acting scene.

From film to fatherhood, Daniel Wu does it all with an eye on the details

7 Nov 2017