Laurence Chan, who teaches at the University of Colorado, co-wrote book about Chinese triumphs in science and literature.

Harbourfront Commission recommends studying the waterfront districts of Singapore, Sydney and Copenhagen.

Paul Whitcomb had hoped to introduce two chows to his older dog, who died while five-month-old Persephone was locked up.

Bangladeshi Lamia Sreya Rahman, 21, who has ambitions to become a government adviser on legal affairs, among 24 award recipients identified as talented individuals that can shape debate on city’s race issues.

The Italian International Kindergarten in Ap Lei Chau avoids rote learning and puts the emphasis on child-centred activities.

Structures have changed hands and played many roles over decades, with one now a heritage hotel, while another represents the spectre of Beijing.

Paul Chan got the idea for Walk in Hong Kong while studying in Europe.

Hongkonger Agnes Tai and French animator Anthony Sarrus are based in Brussels and have worked for big brands, coming up with store displays around the world.

The 34-storey hotel, once a Causeway Bay landmark which drew movie stars, tycoons and celebrities, will shut its doors on March 31 to make way for a US$650 million, mixed-use commercial tower.

City’s newspaper wins excellence in news writing at Hong Kong News Awards, while Society for News Design awards 43 medals and commends a spirit of “risk-taking experimentation’.

Among reforms is banning leaders and adults from being alone with a child in a confined space.

Rejecting fears of collusion allegations, development chief Michael Wong says public-private partnerships should be on the table.

Baby Jane Allas, who has begun treatment after crowdfunding more than HK$800,000, was not allowed to be represented or accompanied by a lawyer, and was not provided with a professional interpreter despite not being fluent in English.