https://www.scmp.com/rss/10665/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com John Cremer,Morning Studio editors John Cremer,Morning Studio editors The year-long celebrations to mark Hong Kong Disneyland Resort’s 20th anniversary will run until June, still giving visitors from around the world plenty of opportunity to experience the thrills and excitement of what is billed as “The Most Magical Party of All”. The milestone event has already been a resounding success on many levels, showcasing not just the enduring appeal of the Disney brand and characters, but also the effectiveness of innovative marketing campaigns, targeted commercial... https://www.scmp.com/native/news/hong-kong/topics/20-years-disney-magic/article/3350741/hong-kong-disneyland-builds-solid-20th-anniversary-performance-further-expansion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/news/hong-kong/topics/20-years-disney-magic/article/3350741/hong-kong-disneyland-builds-solid-20th-anniversary-performance-further-expansion?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:12:36 +0000 John Cremer John Cremer As geopolitical volatility reshapes global commerce, Citi is positioning its vast international network as the critical infrastructure for companies navigating an increasingly complex world. Leading this effort since September 2023 is Ernesto Torres Cantú, Citi’s Head of International, responsible for delivering Citi’s offerings to clients outside North America. With operations spanning more than 180 countries and jurisdictions – including a presence in 93 markets where it maintains... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/c-suite-game-changers/article/3344331/banking-200-years-cross-border-expertise?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/c-suite-game-changers/article/3344331/banking-200-years-cross-border-expertise?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:00:13 +0000 John Cremer John Cremer With extensive international experience, Rita Liu has built a career at the intersection of technology, regulation, and financial infrastructure. She is now making her mark as Group Chief Executive Officer of RD Technologies, a Hong Kong-based fintech group providing digital services for corporate clients through a number of licensed companies. RD Technologies is building next-generation infrastructure that connects traditional financial operations with Web3 technology, while ensuring compliance... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/c-suite-game-changers/article/3341371/designing-disruption?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/c-suite-game-changers/article/3341371/designing-disruption?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:09 +0000 John Cremer John Cremer Few Asian business leaders have enjoyed a career path as unlikely as William Wong Cheung-lok, Chairman of the Board of Digital Domain. Trained as an accountant, he joined the global leader in visual effects (VFX) and advanced visualisation technologies almost by accident, and found himself drawn into an industry driven by imagination, innovation and relentless reinvention. Today, he is steering the company through a new era, shaped by artificial intelligence and immersive technologies, in the... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/c-suite-game-changers/article/3336569/accounting-imagination?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/c-suite-game-changers/article/3336569/accounting-imagination?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 Dec 2025 21:00:18 +0000 John Cremer John Cremer Bosco Law grew up surrounded by the colours and textures of Hong Kong’s textile trade, an industry his family helped shape over half a century. Today, he represents a third generation of leadership at Lawsgroup as Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive, leading the company beyond its manufacturing origins, and into a successful diversified enterprise rooted in Hong Kong’s local communities. The company has evolved into one of Hong Kong’s leading textile and fashion groups, with operations spanning... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/c-suite-game-changers/article/3335070/redefining-hong-kong-fashion-capital?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/c-suite-game-changers/article/3335070/redefining-hong-kong-fashion-capital?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:00:11 +0000 John Cremer John Cremer In her fourteen years at the helm of McDonald’s Hong Kong, including eight as chief executive, Randy Lai has led the company through numerous changes; some of them carefully researched and planned, others caused by external circumstances, but all providing the opportunity to show genuine vision in creating a stronger organisation. Having marked the restaurant chain’s 50th anniversary in Hong Kong this year and with initiatives in place to drive growth and customer engagement, Lai’s philosophy is... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/c-suite-game-changers/article/3332627/celebrating-success-and-charting-future-growth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/c-suite-game-changers/article/3332627/celebrating-success-and-charting-future-growth?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:00:17 +0000 John Cremer John Cremer After school’s out, what then? Hong Kong schools often highlight the duty and commitment they have to helping students develop their talents and find their own path in life. The evidence of that can be found in the personal stories and notable achievements of these alumni who have gone on to succeed in a variety of fields. Sarah Fleischer, tech entrepreneur German Swiss International School (GSIS), class of 2010 Since attending the German International Stream at GSIS between 2000 and 2004,... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3324907/5-trailblazing-hong-kong-school-alumni-who-have-excelled-globally-entrepreneurs-olympic-medalists?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3324907/5-trailblazing-hong-kong-school-alumni-who-have-excelled-globally-entrepreneurs-olympic-medalists?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Sep 2025 22:00:14 +0000 John Cremer John Cremer It is clear that a priority for many family offices and wealth managers worldwide is to invest in companies with a strong commitment to ESG (environmental, social and governance) principles. A 2024 PwC global study on family office deals found that in early 2022, “impact” investments surpassed more traditional choices for the first time, and have stayed above the 50 per cent mark since. For the year to June 2024, the number of deals in renewable energy and sustainable agriculture combined was... https://www.scmp.com/specialist-publications/special-reports/topics/wealth-family-offices/article/3322806/rise-esg-investing-hong-kong-prompts-improved-reporting-standards?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/specialist-publications/special-reports/topics/wealth-family-offices/article/3322806/rise-esg-investing-hong-kong-prompts-improved-reporting-standards?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 Aug 2025 22:00:08 +0000 John Cremer John Cremer The rapid rise of artificial intelligence and data-driven technologies promises a world of exciting possibilities, from boosting innovation to creating smarter cities and much more. However, this progress also brings its share of challenges, raising important questions about ethics, responsible use and legal rights. Recognising this delicate balance, the Hong Kong government has introduced a comprehensive set of guidelines which look to strike a balance between facilitating innovation and... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3322307/hong-kong-government-charts-ethical-path-ai-development?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3322307/hong-kong-government-charts-ethical-path-ai-development?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 Aug 2025 04:00:15 +0000 John Cremer John Cremer The Hong Kong market is riding a wave of optimism after a series of high-profile listings by mainland firms, and one eye-catching factor has been the success of firms in the consumer and retail services sector. Indeed, since 2024, that segment has led the way among Hong Kong initial public offerings (IPOs) in terms of both funds raised and total deals closed, which is spurring investor confidence. Notably, home appliance giant Midea Group raised HK$31 billion (US$3.95 billion) last September.... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3316583/retail-services-has-been-key-sector-hong-kong-ipos-2024?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3316583/retail-services-has-been-key-sector-hong-kong-ipos-2024?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 02 Jul 2025 04:45:08 +0000 John Cremer John Cremer Hong Kong’s cluster of newly built world-class galleries and museums in West Kowloon offer an ever-enticing series of exhibitions to attract local art lovers and visitors from around the globe. Somewhat overlooked amid all of the current activity and excitement, however, is the seminal role played by the Hong Kong institution that got the ball rolling, and the generosity of a distinguished philanthropist who wanted to give back to the community. When it opened in 1962, City Hall Art Gallery &... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3315586/how-hkmoa-became-hong-kongs-first-public-art-gallery-private-donation?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3315586/how-hkmoa-became-hong-kongs-first-public-art-gallery-private-donation?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Jun 2025 22:15:15 +0000 John Cremer John Cremer Some children have a natural aptitude for art or music or perhaps tennis, and in the classroom environment it soon becomes clear which of them are academically gifted. Those talents may be evident in any number of ways: a facility for languages, speed in solving maths problems, or even a special fascination with a non-curricular subject like astronomy. Within Hong Kong’s already competitive education system, class teachers do all they can to encourage and nurture this potential. But sometimes... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3315497/nurturing-gifted-students-hong-kong-schools-special-programmes-brilliant-young-minds?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3315497/nurturing-gifted-students-hong-kong-schools-special-programmes-brilliant-young-minds?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:15:08 +0000 John Cremer John Cremer The wonders of space exploration have always held a special thrill, and for some fortunate Hong Kong youngsters the chance to learn up-close about the science and operations behind a successful mission is no longer an improbable dream. Thanks to a number of exciting initiatives, it is now possible to sign up for “astronaut training”, an eye-opening and character-building experience for every person who takes part. The key elements typically include sessions to explain the principles of space... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3309586/stars-junior-astronaut-training-programmes-spark-interest-space-young-age?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3309586/stars-junior-astronaut-training-programmes-spark-interest-space-young-age?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 11 May 2025 22:00:46 +0000 Hong Kong’s aim over the next few years is to be a leading international hub for both further education and legal services – and local universities offering postgraduate law programmes are ready to deliver on both fronts. A range of high-quality courses are available in the city, paving the way for careers in different branches of the legal profession and providing the in-depth knowledge and practical skills needed to handle the most complex of cases. For instance, the Master of Laws in... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3302630/how-cutting-edge-postgraduate-law-courses-hong-kongs-top-universities-are-shaping-future-legal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3302630/how-cutting-edge-postgraduate-law-courses-hong-kongs-top-universities-are-shaping-future-legal?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Mar 2025 04:44:13 +0000 To outside observers, the legal profession may seem rooted in long-held tradition and practice, but behind the scenes, major changes are being prompted by the need to keep pace with technology. As a result, law schools in Hong Kong are adapting too, adding courses and relevant training to ensure postgraduate students have the future skills essential for success in their chosen careers. There are two aspects to this shift. One is the way that advances in digitalisation are having a marked impact... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3300387/how-hong-kongs-law-schools-are-adapting-their-curricula-equip-postgraduates-skills-handle-new-types?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3300387/how-hong-kongs-law-schools-are-adapting-their-curricula-equip-postgraduates-skills-handle-new-types?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:10:59 +0000 Much thought and planning now goes into the design of classroom environments as it is important to create the right blend of social and instructional elements to spark interest and curiosity in young learners. Some items have become standard – colours, flexible spaces, quiet areas and a choice of toys to use at break time. But while giving children the opportunity to start exploring their potential and learn about the world around them, each school also has to keep things fresh and move with the... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3291216/revolutionising-classroom-spaces-how-schools-are-using-better-designs-encourage-learning?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3291216/revolutionising-classroom-spaces-how-schools-are-using-better-designs-encourage-learning?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Dec 2024 23:00:09 +0000 Hong Kong’s leading schools have long been a great example of cultural diversity, celebrating different traditions and beliefs with a constant whirl of activities throughout the year. For many of these events, the focus is understandably on fun, with costumes and performances, perhaps an exchange of gifts, and the chance to cook and taste special foods associated with each festival. However, beyond that there is also a more serious purpose: the importance of learning about other countries and... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3290664/how-hong-kong-schools-are-promoting-cultural-diversity-and-understanding-through-shared-celebrations?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3290664/how-hong-kong-schools-are-promoting-cultural-diversity-and-understanding-through-shared-celebrations?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Dec 2024 07:27:45 +0000 Since its launch in 2018, Generation Hong Kong has focused on creating job opportunities for young people and preparing them for the workplaces of the future. It does that by bridging the gap between education and employment, providing the support to enable a successful start in roles that can lead to life-changing careers that would otherwise be inaccessible. Generation is an independent, global non-profit founded in 2014 by international consultancy firm McKinsey & Company. In the past six... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3269108/generation-hong-kong-empowers-youth-job-opportunities-and-career-development?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3269108/generation-hong-kong-empowers-youth-job-opportunities-and-career-development?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Oct 2024 03:00:10 +0000 Hong Kong-based parents of a certain background have long been drawn by the attractions of the British boarding school system. While the initial parting from their children may be a wrench, choosing this path promises some clear benefits. These include good teaching, high standards, excellent facilities, and the chance to enjoy all kinds of new opportunities. Being in such an environment also gives young people the chance to acquire the personal skills and attributes – self-reliance, social... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3260195/best-british-asia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3260195/best-british-asia?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 May 2024 03:00:09 +0000 At some point, most people who appreciate art see a piece or painting that causes them to stop and consider. Whatever the aesthetic process or other calculations at work, this may also be the moment that starts them on the path to becoming an owner or collector. This, of course, can be done on a small scale or, if finances allow, with a view to making a bigger splash. But, as the experts are quick to point out, every first-time buyer, no matter their circumstances and preferences, should bear in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3262132/how-build-art-collection-scratch-research-educate-yourself-ultimately-follow-your-gut-say-experts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3262132/how-build-art-collection-scratch-research-educate-yourself-ultimately-follow-your-gut-say-experts?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 May 2024 06:00:21 +0000 Most schools in Hong Kong don’t yet have climate change or sustainability in the curriculum, but the topics’ importance is widely recognised and being acted on around the world. Key themes and workable solutions are woven into classes on science, civics, geography and languages. Student projects explore everything from green power and habitat destruction to clean water and coral regeneration. Volunteer groups are heading out to play their part in beach clean-ups, recycling initiatives and... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3257736/greening-curriculum?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3257736/greening-curriculum?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 26 Apr 2024 03:00:23 +0000 Excitement is building over the potential for advances in technology to add a whole new dimension to teaching and learning in school classrooms and laboratories. Enthusiasts are predicting all kinds of scope to deliver more engaging lessons which encourage greater creativity, inspire faster understanding and take the strain out of onerous written projects and homework assignments. That may indeed happen. But as anyone in the education community can attest, the change new technology brings is not... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3244602/putting-brakes-cyberbullying-misuse-social-media-sees-upsurge-hong-kongs-schools-are-providing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3244602/putting-brakes-cyberbullying-misuse-social-media-sees-upsurge-hong-kongs-schools-are-providing?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 26 Jan 2024 03:00:18 +0000 The Hong Kong government has been supportive of social enterprises that aim to run profitable businesses which provide gainful employment and make a meaningful contribution to society. In line with that objective and the spirit it inspires, InvestHK, the government agency responsible for attracting foreign direct investment to the city, has been glad to help Singapore-based Dignity Kitchen establish a presence in the city. This venture specialises in a particular – and very popular – style of... https://www.scmp.com/native/news/hong-kong/topics/building-business-hong-kong/article/3245862/investhk-supports-growth-dignity-kitchens-hong-kong-social-enterprise-business?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/news/hong-kong/topics/building-business-hong-kong/article/3245862/investhk-supports-growth-dignity-kitchens-hong-kong-social-enterprise-business?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 Dec 2023 04:00:23 +0000 Whether at government level or in the corporate context, leaders speak with conviction about their commitment to education and training. They are united in believing in the importance of providing the next generation with the skills and learning needed to make it possible to find work and get on in life. “Education is the most effective and empowering investment a country can make – for its people and for the planet,” says Manos Antoninis, director of the Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3243060/lack-funding-causing-increase-number-out-school-children-globally-and-unescos-education-leaders-are?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3243060/lack-funding-causing-increase-number-out-school-children-globally-and-unescos-education-leaders-are?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 Dec 2023 02:00:22 +0000 One characteristic of Hong Kong people is that they like to eat out – something easily confirmed by more than just anecdotal evidence or general observation. Indeed, a report carried out by market research company Rakuten Insight in February shows that Hong Kong has the highest rate of people dining out or buying meals outside the home, based on feedback from a survey of 12 markets across Asia. So, suitably attuned to that aspect of everyday life, InvestHK, the government agency responsible for... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/building-business-hong-kong/article/3242662/how-investhk-has-opened-doors-american-bar-and-grill-restaurant-chain-ruby-tuesday?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/building-business-hong-kong/article/3242662/how-investhk-has-opened-doors-american-bar-and-grill-restaurant-chain-ruby-tuesday?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Nov 2023 04:00:19 +0000 [Sponsored article] It takes courage and commitment to set up a new business selling high-quality French pastries in a largely untested market. But the co-founders of family-led firm Paul Lafayet were fortunate in having one key advantage – good timing. As they finalised plans and prepared to take their first steps, European-style cafe culture was starting to take off in Hong Kong. An increasingly cosmopolitan crowd was attracted by the chance to try new tastes and tempting bakery products in... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/building-business-hong-kong/article/3235816/fine-french-pastries-house-paul-lafayet-keen-bake-name-itself-hong-kong-and-greater-bay-area?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/building-business-hong-kong/article/3235816/fine-french-pastries-house-paul-lafayet-keen-bake-name-itself-hong-kong-and-greater-bay-area?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 28 Sep 2023 04:00:10 +0000 [Sponsored article] There was double cause for celebration for all involved with the Kellogg-HKUST executive master of business administration (EMBA) degree programme as this year’s graduation ceremony coincided with a series of special events to mark its 25th anniversary. This saw a gathering of more than 300 friends, partners, professors, alumni, students and business luminaries, many of them jetting in from around the world. Some were speakers at the high-profile Management Conference on July... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/education/topics/hkust-leads-pack/article/3229827/world-class-institution?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/education/topics/hkust-leads-pack/article/3229827/world-class-institution?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 04 Aug 2023 08:00:22 +0000 [Sponsored article] Every graduate of the Kellogg-HKUST executive master of business administration (EMBA) began with change in mind. From the outset, their shared objective was to achieve some form of transformation – perhaps through faster promotion, a career switch, new international contacts, or by driving innovation within their own organisation and on a wider front. So, it says much for the success of the programme – a partnership between Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/education/topics/25-years-top-class-executive-mba/article/3229713/why-global-industry-leaders-choose-kellogg-hkust-executive-mba-programme-help-transform-their?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/education/topics/25-years-top-class-executive-mba/article/3229713/why-global-industry-leaders-choose-kellogg-hkust-executive-mba-programme-help-transform-their?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 04 Aug 2023 08:00:20 +0000 [Sponsored article] Teaching courses that form part of the Kellogg-HKUST executive master of business administration (EMBA) degree in Hong Kong is demanding, and this is precisely why top professors around the world want to be involved. They know that instructing and interacting with a class full of ambitious business executives on the programme – offered jointly by Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, in the United States, and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/education/topics/25-years-top-class-executive-mba/article/3229712/why-worlds-leading-academics-accept-challenge-teach-high-calibre-students-kellogg-hkust-emba?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/education/topics/25-years-top-class-executive-mba/article/3229712/why-worlds-leading-academics-accept-challenge-teach-high-calibre-students-kellogg-hkust-emba?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 04 Aug 2023 08:00:18 +0000 [Sponsored article] In marking the 25th anniversary of the Kellogg-HKUST executive master of business administration (EMBA), all those involved over the years as first movers, professors, guest lecturers, administrators, students and alumni can look back with an enormous sense of accomplishment. The programme – a partnership between Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, in the United States, and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Business School – continues... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/education/topics/25-years-top-class-executive-mba/article/3229709/worlds-top-ranked-executive-mba-programme-celebrates-25th-anniversary?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/education/topics/25-years-top-class-executive-mba/article/3229709/worlds-top-ranked-executive-mba-programme-celebrates-25th-anniversary?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 04 Aug 2023 08:00:15 +0000 Hong Kong’s plans to develop a large swathe of its territory as a Northern Metropolis are nothing if not bold. In broad outline, they call for the transformation of roughly 30,000 hectares of land into a new economic hub focused on innovation and technology (I&T), intended to drive further integration with Shenzhen and the Greater Bay Area (GBA). The initiative is expected to span today’s Yuen Long, Tin Shui Wai and Sheung Shui, as well as neighbouring rural areas and current “new development... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/special-reports/topics/hong-kong-business-report/article/3224887/hong-kongs-northern-metropolis-master-plan-explained-how-bold-proposal-build-new-it-hub-will-drive?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/special-reports/topics/hong-kong-business-report/article/3224887/hong-kongs-northern-metropolis-master-plan-explained-how-bold-proposal-build-new-it-hub-will-drive?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 23 Jun 2023 08:00:19 +0000 Read more of SCMP’s Good Schools Guide Debates about the pros and cons of social media won’t go away, but while others can talk in abstracts, international schools in Hong Kong have to come up with workable guidelines that address everyday realities and somehow strike a balance between the inherent risks and the tantalising possibilities. That is no easy task, especially when “digital native” students are a step or more ahead of teachers and parents in adopting the latest apps, and any “rules”... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3218708/how-hong-kongs-international-schools-address-social-medias-risks-and-opportunities-tiktok?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3218708/how-hong-kongs-international-schools-address-social-medias-risks-and-opportunities-tiktok?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Jun 2023 03:00:09 +0000 When Pangyao’s co-founders Aileen Alonzo-Hayward and Martin Turner sat down to discuss their then-modest ambitions, they kept coming back to the same question: “Why has no one done this before?” As novel as it might be to the community it serves, Pangyao – a first-of-its-kind social platform and magazine for migrants and domestic workers living in Hong Kong – has a surprisingly unheroic origin story. It all began with a relatively simple idea: to make relevant news and useful information more... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/well-being/article/3223527/meet-musician-empowering-hong-kongs-migrant-workers-pangyao-social-enterprise-offering-voice-citys?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/well-being/article/3223527/meet-musician-empowering-hong-kongs-migrant-workers-pangyao-social-enterprise-offering-voice-citys?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Jun 2023 09:00:19 +0000 In recent weeks, pundits of every stripe have been lining up to expound on the causes and ramifications of Italy’s nationwide “pasta crisis”. All the excitement was sparked by spiralling prices at local stores and supermarkets which, in late March, saw shoppers paying 17.5 per cent more per standard measure than they had 12 months previously. The situation was seen as serious enough for Adolfo Urso, the country’s minister for economic development, to convene a commission and hold emergency... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3222606/inside-italys-pasta-crisis-did-spaghetti-come-china-global-shortage-national-staple-heats-we-lift?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3222606/inside-italys-pasta-crisis-did-spaghetti-come-china-global-shortage-national-staple-heats-we-lift?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 02 Jun 2023 04:00:20 +0000 In the business of investment, there is no doubt that accumulated experience and the wisdom of years counts for a lot. It means, for instance, that professionals who have witnessed events such as the 1997 Asian financial crisis, the extensive fallout from 2008’s subprime mortgage meltdown and, more recently, the aftershocks of the coronavirus disease, Covid-19, can bring a real sense of insight and perspective to whatever they do. So, when offering investment advice in today’s post-pandemic... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/money/markets-investing/topics/wealth-management-new-world/article/3220674/why-its-important-build-resilience-your-investments-volatile-world?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/money/markets-investing/topics/wealth-management-new-world/article/3220674/why-its-important-build-resilience-your-investments-volatile-world?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 May 2023 04:03:58 +0000 Read more of SCMP’s Good Schools Guide Choice of curriculum figures high on the list of questions most parents want to explore when assessing the relative merits of international schools in Hong Kong. During their research, they will typically size up everything from the teaching of STEM subjects and languages to the classroom time given to music, art and design. But what they are really looking for is reassurance on two counts: that their children will not “miss out” in any significant way and... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3218546/grades-just-beginning-get-university-how-hong-kong-international-schools-are-adding-extended-essays?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3218546/grades-just-beginning-get-university-how-hong-kong-international-schools-are-adding-extended-essays?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 May 2023 03:00:17 +0000 Corporate support for the art world comes in several forms. While such support is important, it is not always apparent to the casual observer the influence it can have over the art scene here in Hong Kong. In some instances, the focus is on building collections to brighten office premises and perhaps loan out to galleries and museums, an approach which also serves to support new talent and lesser-known names. In other cases, the aim is more to interest and inform the public at large. That could... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3213877/why-corporate-support-arts-vital-hong-kong-taikoo-places-artistree-ubs-huge-global-collection-30000?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3213877/why-corporate-support-arts-vital-hong-kong-taikoo-places-artistree-ubs-huge-global-collection-30000?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 18 Mar 2023 00:00:23 +0000 The art scene in Greater Bay Area cities like Shenzhen and Guangzhou can’t yet rival the pull of the many galleries, museums, international fairs and auctions to be found in Hong Kong. But for anyone keen to feel the excitement of a vibrant developing market and see a creative modern take on some of China’s time-honoured traditions, there is plenty to entice and explore. Aside from the pandemic’s disruptions, things have been progressing at a sometimes dizzying speed. Economics is one reason,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3213485/will-shenzhen-and-guangzhous-art-scenes-overtake-hong-kong-ocat-and-art-canton-are-putting?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3213485/will-shenzhen-and-guangzhous-art-scenes-overtake-hong-kong-ocat-and-art-canton-are-putting?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:00:21 +0000 The concept of leadership clearly means different things to different people. For some, it is all about having the organisational skills to set targets, run teams, overcome challenges and achieve results. For others, what counts more is the interpersonal aspect, in essence the communication and listening skills, plus the moral qualities and standing, to get the best out of others, whatever the situation calls for, and in doing so to serve as both example and inspiration. Of course, when schools... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3203406/how-hong-kong-schools-are-mentoring-leaders-future-through-opportunities-practise-skills-clubs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3203406/how-hong-kong-schools-are-mentoring-leaders-future-through-opportunities-practise-skills-clubs?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Mar 2023 03:00:16 +0000 Read more of SCMP’s Good Schools Guide Exam results matter, but as leading schools in Hong Kong are always quick to point out, their job is to provide a holistic education which allows students to develop all-round talents, understand their place in the world, and find a preferred path in life. In part, that is done by creating opportunities to learn outside the classroom, including through involvement in volunteer work, community activities and environment-related projects. For those in the... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3203293/beyond-academia-students-hong-kongs-international-schools-are-being-guided-become-active-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3203293/beyond-academia-students-hong-kongs-international-schools-are-being-guided-become-active-and?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Feb 2023 03:00:10 +0000 While children were trapped at home during the height of Hong Kong’s Covid-inspired lockdowns, a largely seamless transition to online learning made it possible for teachers to keep teaching and for classes to keep up with the curriculum. This has led many to sing praises of the digital world, with the flexibility and access it affords, and to highlight the benefits of getting even the youngest pupils more familiar with the devices and applications of today’s hi-tech environment. There is no... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3206410/hong-kong-experts-weigh-pros-and-cons-early-and-extensive-use-screens-international-school-education?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3206410/hong-kong-experts-weigh-pros-and-cons-early-and-extensive-use-screens-international-school-education?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Jan 2023 04:00:11 +0000 Ask for help figuring out a new smartphone or sorting holiday snaps on your iPad and the answer may well come back: “Find a five-year-old”. That advice may soon ring truer than ever with an increasing number of coding classes now available for Hong Kong children. “Children can start at any age, but we get asked how kids as young as three can begin their coding journey,” says Sean Yeo, associate director, AISL Harrow Schools, and previously director of education partnerships for BSD Code and... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3206395/hong-kong-experts-highlight-usefulness-coding-young-age-enhance-international-school-students?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3206395/hong-kong-experts-highlight-usefulness-coding-young-age-enhance-international-school-students?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Jan 2023 04:00:14 +0000 Read more of SCMP’s annual Professional Education guide When fast track executives first decide to take a postgraduate business programme, most have a pretty clear idea of what to expect. That is usually the result of a detailed review of the various options; discussions with current students and alumni; campus visits wherever possible; meetings with faculty members; and useful advice from friends, family and colleagues. Of course, the purpose of all that research is not simply to know about the... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3203217/business-schools-hong-kong-universities-are-tailoring-their-postgraduate-programmes-prepare?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3203217/business-schools-hong-kong-universities-are-tailoring-their-postgraduate-programmes-prepare?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 Dec 2022 04:00:17 +0000 Singapore is fast moving towards its goal of becoming a “smart nation”. At the core of that ambition is a financial centre where innovation and technology thrive – increasing economic efficiencies, managing risk better, creating new opportunities for growth, and ultimately, improving people’s lives. A few of the numbers indicate just how fast things are moving. Already, Singapore is home to more than 1,400 fintech firms and 50-plus global and regional innovation labs. Last year saw a record high... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2022/article/3188090/will-singapore?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2022/article/3188090/will-singapore?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Aug 2022 09:40:19 +0000 One can sense a huge collective sigh of relief in Hong Kong’s art world as Covid-19 restrictions are progressively relaxed and gallery owners, auction houses, collectors and exhibitors see a light at the end of the tunnel. According to “The Art Market 2022” report, produced by Art Basel and UBS, the market contracted 20 per cent in 2020, but 2021 saw a welcome resurgence, with a reported global turnover of US$65.1 billion in 2021. Art Basel Hong Kong 2022: everything you need to know For a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3179328/art-basel-2022-how-digital-innovation-saved-hong-kongs-art?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3179328/art-basel-2022-how-digital-innovation-saved-hong-kongs-art?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 May 2022 01:00:24 +0000 In common with similar facilities around the world, Zurich Airport was hit hard by Covid-19 in 2020. Flight traffic was drastically reduced and terminal buildings presented vast empty spaces as passenger numbers tumbled to 8.3 million from 2019’s all-time high of just over 31.5 million. However, by the second half of 2021, as travel and quarantine restrictions gradually eased, a post-pandemic rebound was already well under way. On peak autumn days last year, passenger totals were back up to 65... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/special-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2022/article/3179242/travel-take?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/special-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2022/article/3179242/travel-take?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 May 2022 06:30:26 +0000 Wherever they now reside, the spirits of Vincent van Gogh and the other masters who struggled to earn a crust in their lifetimes must be spellbound by the wonder of NFTs. Non-fungible tokens are taking the art world by storm, promising established names and the next generation of creators a new source of sales and potential riches. Already the numbers are spiralling, with the global market for NFTs reportedly reaching US$41 billion in value last year, propelled by surging interest from... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3179074/how-are-nfts-changing-art-world-sothebys-metaverse-platform?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3179074/how-are-nfts-changing-art-world-sothebys-metaverse-platform?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 May 2022 06:07:05 +0000 Leading schools in Hong Kong have always been alert to signs of stress, anxiety and alienation among the student body. But as the city enters a third year of pandemic-related disruptions, the need for this kind of vigilance, plus the pastoral care and counselling that goes with it, has become more important than ever. Despite upbeat talk about their resilience and adaptability, the plain fact is that most school-age children find uncertainty and frequent changes disconcerting, or worse. And that... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3173415/how-teachers-can-recognise-signs-anxiety-and-depression?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3173415/how-teachers-can-recognise-signs-anxiety-and-depression?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 Apr 2022 04:00:37 +0000 It takes a lot to become well established in a legal career, not least the required combination of academic qualifications and solid professional experience. But as many now realise, to keep moving up and to keep abreast of the latest developments in increasingly complex areas, it also pays to study for a further formal degree and not simply learn on the job. Fortunately, that need is being met by the selection of highly regarded postgraduate programmes offered by universities in Hong Kong.... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3163079/hong-kongs-masters-laws-programmes-focus-emerging-areas-litigation?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3163079/hong-kongs-masters-laws-programmes-focus-emerging-areas-litigation?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Jan 2022 02:00:29 +0000 Any postgraduate business programme designed for ambitious senior executives must continuously adapt and evolve. That is essential to keep pace with the impact of new technologies and how they are reshaping both thinking and practice in established industries and start-up enterprises around the world. The ability to move with the times, though, has also been important in other ways over the last couple of years. With the strictures of Covid-19 disrupting normal academic routines, it has been... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3160111/hong-kongs-dba-and-emba-business-courses-embrace-new-normal-form?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3160111/hong-kongs-dba-and-emba-business-courses-embrace-new-normal-form?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 03 Jan 2022 02:00:17 +0000