https://www.scmp.com/rss/10677/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Although Baptist University Hong Kong is a fairly young higher education institution, which gained university status in 1994, it has proved its mettle by ranking 26th on the global QS Top 50 Under 50 2020 list, which rates universities under 50 years old. Its school of business is among the top 25 business schools in Asia-Pacific, as ranked by the Financial Times. It is dedicated to whole-person business education and its programmes enhance graduates’ skill sets and boost their... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3046802/accounting-and-finance-numbers-game-adds-brilliant-future?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3046802/accounting-and-finance-numbers-game-adds-brilliant-future?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Jan 2020 05:42:15 +0000 The fast pace with which the technological solutions of our age develop usually fills industry practitioners with dread. They envisage robots taking over jobs while people lose their employment, and how they will lack the expertise needed for the new jobs created, making these positions impossible to fill. Not people working in translation, however. In spite of the widespread use of Google Translate by people who want to know the rough meaning of a text, and despite computer-aided (CAT) and... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2179112/tech-age-help-translators?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2179112/tech-age-help-translators?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Jan 2019 01:24:24 +0000 Financial technology, or fintech, has long been regarded by financial institutions as the major source of disruption in their industry. Surprisingly, however, a large number of institutions still have no reliable fintech strategy to deal with the existing and expected disruptions. With ambitions of supplying fintech leadership beyond Hong Kong to mainland China and the international job market, local universities are launching several postgraduate courses in fintech in 2019 for people working in... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2179094/fintech-courses-put-facts-fingertips?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2179094/fintech-courses-put-facts-fingertips?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 04 Jan 2019 01:36:34 +0000 In a world in which new technological advances such as driverless cars and artificial intelligence are rapidly evolving, it is vital that our schools receive investment and expertise in educational technology if they are to remain competitive. Teachers and parents need to keep their tech capabilities up to date to keep up with children and to teach them how to use technology productively and ethically, says Dr Daniel Churchill, associate professor, division of information and technology studies,... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2127451/masters-education-public-policy-and-hong-kong-studies-meet?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2127451/masters-education-public-policy-and-hong-kong-studies-meet?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Jan 2018 06:30:45 +0000 [Sponsored article] Having set the objective of launching over 200 new start-ups in the next five years, co-founder and CEO of Founders Factory, Henry Lane Fox set out to find the entrepreneurs who can survive in the long-run. As an accelerator, Founders Factory helps businesses scale up. They invite groups of 30 start-ups to their offices for six months at a time, invest seed capital and lend them resources, provide access to a global network of top experts and corporate partners in the six... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/world/topics/polyu-innovation-impact-summit/article/2098472/producing-high-quality?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/world/topics/polyu-innovation-impact-summit/article/2098472/producing-high-quality?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Jun 2017 07:29:42 +0000 The summer holidays are a time for students to try out new things. And, in a rapidly changing world, that should include coding, which is being described as a skill of the future and something all young people should master. “Coding can only become more important, even a core skill, by the time today’s children are grown up,” says Michelle Sun, founder and chief executive of First Code Academy. “If you imagine the future for a moment, you know technology is going to become even more important... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128772/code-future?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128772/code-future?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Jun 2017 16:00:00 +0000 For parents who want their children to learn the fundamental values of Chinese culture, while also developing an international outlook, Catiline Kindergarten is a great option.   Stating its mission as a “quest for character-based excellence”, the 28-year-old institution currently runs five schools and kindergartens teaching a total of close to 1,300 pupils.   “First and foremost, the essence of education should be character building, the inculcation of traditional virtues and fundamental... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128771/real-chinese-kindergarten-catiline?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128771/real-chinese-kindergarten-catiline?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 05 Jun 2017 16:00:00 +0000 There are always many reasons to pick a specific university and course. Koby Ko Hiu-kwan chose the Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK) Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Creative Advertising and Media Design, as she has wanted to learn how to make films for as long as she can remember. Her classmate Bee Chow Oi-tung on the other hand, originally wanted to be a DJ, but decided to apply for the same programme based on her aptitude. Her secondary school teacher recommended she enrol in the course... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128779/creative-career-paths?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128779/creative-career-paths?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 14 May 2017 16:00:00 +0000 Since the turn of the 21st century, China has witnessed a Confucian revival. Whether it is to support a spiritual need, strengthen a cultural identity or fill an ideological vacuum, this renewal has been supported by schools, non-government organisations and even president Xi Jinping himself. Confucianism is getting a helping hand in Hong Kong too with the opening of Chinese Academy, a new through-train private school, which will base the education of social values on Confucian teachings, while... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128788/chinese-academy-combines-education-spirituality?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128788/chinese-academy-combines-education-spirituality?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 19 Apr 2017 16:00:00 +0000 “Our mission is to be a sustainable nutrition provider,” says Lianne Ng, Vitasoy group director for external affairs and sustainability. “So, we looked for opportunities to do more community engagement offering nutritional information programmes.” To this end, they teamed up with the Brightens Children’s Lives Service of St James’ Settlement and the Social Welfare Department’s Partnership Fund for the Disadvantaged, which runs after-school programmes. With advice from an in-house nutrition... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128800/giving-youngsters-healthy-outlook?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128800/giving-youngsters-healthy-outlook?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 Apr 2017 16:00:00 +0000 Wanting to play a positive role in teenage lives, Shui On set up a mentorship programme in 2012, which has now evolved into a complex and far-reaching project. Run by staff volunteers in cooperation with Po Leung Kuk, the basic framework is a government subsidised programme which encourages youngsters to save HK$200 every month. A matching donation from Po Leung Kuk helps participating teens reach a savings target of HK$7,000, which can then be spent on a trip, a special purchase, or something... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128803/mentors-help-teenagers-get-right-track?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128803/mentors-help-teenagers-get-right-track?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 Apr 2017 16:00:00 +0000 The eye-opening project taught participants to value Hong Kong’s traditions and precious but slowly disappearing heritage, as well as to appreciate their own talents and creativity. Activities on the first Saturday were arranged by the House of To Kwa Wan Stories, a heritage preservation service supported by St James’ Settlement. It organises exhibitions and cultural walks to introduce and explain the district’s history. The 12 children taking part heard the stories behind certain types of local... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128805/summer-programme-inspires-young-artists?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128805/summer-programme-inspires-young-artists?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 Apr 2017 16:00:00 +0000 After reaching a high level of proficiency in a language, many people feel stuck. It can become hard to learn what’s needed to get to the next level. But there are several master’s degrees available to help students achieve a specific objective or career goal. For example, the master of arts in translation and bilingual communication (MA TBC) at the Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) attracts students who want to hone their translation and interpretation skills and, thereby, advance their... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128848/translating-creativity?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128848/translating-creativity?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Dec 2016 16:00:00 +0000 While university programmes are often interesting and useful, they are seldom life-changing. But Wang Zhengfei, who began studying for his master’s degree in September, feels that the course is already changing him and how he views his future. Wang, who studied journalism on the mainland and was an exchange student in Sweden for a year, saw an introduction to the master of social sciences in global and Hong Kong studies (MSSGHKS) offered by The Education University Hong Kong (EUHK) at an... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128849/voyages-discovery?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128849/voyages-discovery?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Dec 2016 16:00:00 +0000 It takes a lot of courage to open up and tell a personal story to an audience of 300 people. It takes even more courage to watch that story be performed by a group of university students, even if they are specially trained for the task. The “Narrating Faith, Love, Hope: Playback Performance Part II” event was hosted by the City University of Hong Kong (CityU), College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. Leung Kam-pui, a retiree who donates his time to the elderly as a caregiver in Sik Sik Yuen,... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128863/caring-act?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128863/caring-act?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 30 Oct 2016 16:00:00 +0000 Bryan Ng Cheuk-hang, a student at City University of Hong Kong, had his first taste of working in a big corporation thanks to Microsoft’s YouthSpark global initiative, which aims to develop the computer skills of talented youths by giving them access to training they could not otherwise afford. Following the advice of one of his professors, Ng applied for a YouthSpark training course. This led to an opportunity to work with Infocan, the IT company tasked with running the training. “The work... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128866/cracking-code?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128866/cracking-code?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 30 Oct 2016 16:00:00 +0000 This year, the corporate gift distributed by United Overseas Bank (UOB) Hong Kong was a colourful calendar; consisting of pictures drawn at an art event they organised for children affected by cancer. As a supporter of the arts and various other causes, the Singapore-based bank wanted to increase awareness of the Children’s Cancer Foundation, and the talented young people who remain so high-spirited in spite of the tremendous hardships they’ve had to overcome. “These children are facing life or... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128864/creative-outlet?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128864/creative-outlet?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 30 Oct 2016 16:00:00 +0000 It was heart-warming to see the reaction of students of Independent School Foundation (ISF) Academy Pre-School upon Dr Malcolm Pritchard’s arrival. The three- and four- year olds ran up to shake hands and greet him noisily in Putonghua, finding it funny that they were speaking Chinese to a foreigner. Pritchard, who is executive director of the pre-school and head of school at ISF Academy, is fluent in Chinese and, as such, a good advertisement for an approach which promises students a fully... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128872/isf-academy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128872/isf-academy?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Oct 2016 16:00:00 +0000 We live in a global village, and can quickly find out about war, inequality, health problems, environmental degradation, animal cruelty, and student problems like bullying and depression. This year, the Victoria Shanghai Academy’s graduating International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IBPYP) students decided to see what they could do to make a difference in the world. The results of their in-depth inquiry were presented as part of a two-day exhibition in May on the school premises in... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128903/students-victoria-shanghai-academy-research-benefits-positive-action?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128903/students-victoria-shanghai-academy-research-benefits-positive-action?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Jun 2016 16:00:00 +0000 Every suicide has a unique background story. But educators believe that, generally speaking, the reason for the recent spate of student suicides is down to more than the pressure put on students by our competitive education system. The main reason is the lack of support from parents, who push their children to achieve more without building a loving, trusting and supportive relationship with them. In Western countries, the suicides of young people are usually related to substance abuse, drinking,... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128908/are-student-suicides-preventable?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128908/are-student-suicides-preventable?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 May 2016 16:00:00 +0000 Family is one of the most important things in life, but living with certain family members is not always plain sailing. Much as we love and want the best for others, everyone is under a lot of pressure, which can make us grumpy or short-tempered, and the closer we are to each other, the easier it is to get hurt. Also, even though family members talk to each other every day, that doesn’t mean they communicate well. Routine conversations contain all kinds of misunderstandings, and it can be hard... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128912/breaking-down-barriers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128912/breaking-down-barriers?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 08 May 2016 16:00:00 +0000 Although it doesn’t sound possible, maths competitions can be a lot of fun. That becomes obvious as soon as you arrive at the Hong Kong International School (HKIS), where the inter-school DragonMath competition takes place. The competition is open to middle-school students, and they all seem to be having a great time. The students kneel and stand around tables as there are no chairs, and they talk – or, more accurately, scream to be heard above the accompaniment of loud pop music. But although... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128926/fun-numbers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128926/fun-numbers?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 23 Mar 2016 16:00:00 +0000 With all the talk about robots soon taking over the pr o duc t ion processes presently carried out by humans, questions arise: what kinds of knowledge, skills and abilities will jobseekers need in future? What kind of experience will guarantee success when the babies of today grow up, and what should they be taught now? More than a few educators lose sleep over this problem, admitting that change and development is so fast today they simply don’t know how best to prepare their students for the... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128927/do-it-yourself?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128927/do-it-yourself?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 23 Mar 2016 16:00:00 +0000 Whether on the level of the community, national government or international forums, technology’s rapid development is changing the narrative. It disrupts industries and builds new ones, increasingly creating horizontal, multidisciplinary platforms of co-operation for research, and speeding up innovation.   Education is among those areas most affected: it has to ensure forward-looking teaching that supports development at a time when this is almost too swift even to follow. Sparking innovation is... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129016/turning-new-ventures-dynamic-success-stories?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129016/turning-new-ventures-dynamic-success-stories?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Apr 2015 16:00:00 +0000 Straddling the North and South of China with a head office in Beijing and another office in Shenzhen, Jide Technology is strategically positioned to enjoy the best of both worlds. The two cities have different advantages in the creation of electronic products and serve diverse needs in the production of Jide’s first brainchild, the Remix Ultra-Tablet. There were a lot of innovative products and unique opportunities Shanghai native Ben Luk, one of Jide’s three founders who went to college in... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129020/ex-google-engineers-successfully-start-jide-technology-remix-ultra-tablet?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129020/ex-google-engineers-successfully-start-jide-technology-remix-ultra-tablet?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Apr 2015 16:00:00 +0000 Technological developments may be rapidly changing our world – while becoming indispensable to future success in life. Despite this, however, Hong Kong students are not sufficiently tech-savvy, warns a recent research report on digital orientation among students and the digital divide in education.    The study, undertaken by the University of Hong Kong’s faculty of education research team, suggests that schools and parents should more readily take on the important role of teaching, guiding and... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129028/hong-kong-needs-more-tech-savvy-students?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129028/hong-kong-needs-more-tech-savvy-students?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Apr 2015 16:00:00 +0000 Graduate and undergraduate college students around the world have a chance to win US$10,000 for their team, and another US$10,000 for their academic institution, by participating in an academic challenge to tackle key issues facing the corporate real estate profession. CoreNet Global, the world’s leading professional association for corporate real estate executives, has announced the competition for students from all academic disciplines. “We are looking for the next generation of ideas,” said... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129039/college-students-develop-new-strategies-management-corporate-real-estate?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129039/college-students-develop-new-strategies-management-corporate-real-estate?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Mar 2015 16:00:00 +0000 In an era of economic depression, it is more important than ever that academia and big businesses come together in support of the unemployed and the revitalisation of the economy. One way of injecting new life into business and industry is by supporting entrepreneurship. IESE Business School, University of Navarra, has an array of programmes to do that. The business school, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, aims to develop leaders who will have a “deep, positive and lasting impact... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129045/iese-initiatives-have-lasting-positive-impact-society?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129045/iese-initiatives-have-lasting-positive-impact-society?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Mar 2015 16:00:00 +0000 What drives you to work in the field of corporate social responsibility (CSR)? CSR is about creating competitive edge to businesses with consideration to their social and environmental sustainability. My mission is to advocate CSR to companies in formulating and implementing business strategies which bring positive societal impact, a better environment, and to ensure better distribution of resources in terms of money, time and skills. Companies could look into ISO26000, which offers guidance on... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129082/csr-expert-shares-tips-managing-good-project?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129082/csr-expert-shares-tips-managing-good-project?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Feb 2015 16:00:00 +0000 The meaning and content of corporate social responsibility (CSR), maintained by companies to give back to society and create social value, have developed and changed over the years in their direction, and now the programmes reach different beneficiaries. What simply used to be a platform of charitable or philanthropic giving to support the needy, such as old people or children who could not go to school, the sick or disabled and the arts and music, today is strictly aligned with a company’s core... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129084/benefiting-stakeholders-corporate-social-responsibility?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129084/benefiting-stakeholders-corporate-social-responsibility?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 Jan 2015 16:00:00 +0000 A number of highly experienced educators representing renowned international institutions have teamed up to offer bilingual and child-centric education in Hong Kong. The school-sponsoring body Dalton Foundation will collaborate with the British Alpha Plus Group and the mainland Tsinghua University Primary School to offer the National Curriculum of England to primary school students. The curriculum delivery will be based on the Dalton Plan, developed by renowned educator Helen Parkhurst in the US... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129092/educators-team-offer-child-centric-bilingual-education?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129092/educators-team-offer-child-centric-bilingual-education?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Jan 2015 16:00:00 +0000 Since it first threw its doors open in 1978, China has seen a growth unparalled in economic history. For more than 30 years, the country achieved an annual average GDP growth of 10 per cent, first becoming the world’s number one manufacturing base and preferred destination for foreign investment, then itself becoming an investor worldwide. In line with this rapid development, the country’s human resources needs and education requirements were changing fast. The first task was simply to catch up... https://www.scmp.com/article/1670472/ceibs-develops-mainland-executives-global-leaders?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1670472/ceibs-develops-mainland-executives-global-leaders?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 29 Dec 2014 07:17:43 +0000 It is one thing to get together with a couple of friends to work on a cool idea, but quite another to sustain the momentum, grow the business and manage a large team, or several teams, in a company. Soon enough, start-ups need to meet with business partners and investors to negotiate or pitch their ideas. They have to be prepared to create the best possible impression of their company and offer the most persuasive arguments as to why someone should work with them or invest in their... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129098/what-does-mba-teach-entrepreneurs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129098/what-does-mba-teach-entrepreneurs?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 22 Dec 2014 16:00:00 +0000 Since it first threw its doors open in 1978, China has seen a growth unparalled in economic history. For more than 30 years, the country achieved an annual average GDP growth of 10 per cent, first becoming the world’s number one manufacturing base and preferred destination for foreign investment, then itself becoming an investor worldwide. In line with this rapid development, the country’s human resources needs and education requirements were changing fast. The first task was simply to catch up... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129100/ceibs-develops-mainland-executives-global-leaders?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129100/ceibs-develops-mainland-executives-global-leaders?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 19 Dec 2014 16:00:00 +0000 Studying for an MBA and learning the technical skills of management will benefit entrepreneurs at different points of a start-up’s development, but entrepreneurial thinking has become so highly valued in business that many business schools have started developing specific courses which take entrepreneurship to the next level. The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School started running entrepreneurship-related programmes about four years ago, in answer to growing interest in... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129101/what-does-mba-teach-entrepreneurs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129101/what-does-mba-teach-entrepreneurs?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 Dec 2014 16:00:00 +0000 With its central geographical location in Asia, its role as the gateway to mainland China, and a long tradition of hardworking entrepreneurship, Hong Kong is well-placed to substantially contribute to the start-up boom. Technology start-ups developed as a global answer to gnawing questions about unemployment in the wake of the financial tsunami of 2008, and found an enthusiastic reception in Hong Kong. “I was very impressed to see how much excitement and interest there is in the tech scene,”... https://www.scmp.com/article/1663560/inspiring-place-start-ups?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1663560/inspiring-place-start-ups?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 Dec 2014 07:10:15 +0000 The effects of globalisation have created new challenges for institutions offering MBA programmes in Hong Kong, with course content having to meet the needs of a diverse student body and provide insights into evolving management practices in different parts of the world. Each curriculum has to satisfy a growing interest in the economies and industries of Asia in general and China in particular. And individual modules must be updated at regular intervals to include the latest case studies and... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129067/increasing-focus-asia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129067/increasing-focus-asia?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 11 Dec 2014 16:00:00 +0000 With its central geographical location in Asia, its role as the gateway to mainland China, and a long tradition of hardworking entrepreneurship, Hong Kong is well-placed to substantially contribute to the start-up boom. Technology start-ups developed as a global answer to gnawing questions about unemployment in the wake of the financial tsunami of 2008, and found an enthusiastic reception in Hong Kong. “I was very impressed to see how much excitement and interest there is in the tech scene,”... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129102/inspiring-place-start-ups?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129102/inspiring-place-start-ups?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Dec 2014 16:00:00 +0000 As global competition to get into a top university intensifies, more and more parents want to secure a head start for their children by having them educated at a well-known high school, usually in the UK, US, Canada or Australia. This often means getting them into a boarding school at an early age, which is no mean feat in itself, due to the ever-growing number of applications for such school places. Boarding school experience can be very useful, but parents need to prepare their children well... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129048/ready-jump-aboard?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129048/ready-jump-aboard?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:00:00 +0000 Getting a top-notch primary and secondary school education, which will allow students to get into a top university and establish a flourishing career, is a gift for life. The best schools in Hong Kong also give children the chance to know classmates who are likely to go far, thus creating a powerful support network which can last a lifetime. Many parents see attending an international school as particularly advantageous. They believe the experience helps children get acquainted with different... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129113/investing-your-childs-education?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129113/investing-your-childs-education?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 19 Nov 2014 16:00:00 +0000 In little more than three years, J.J. Threads has gone from being a newly launched website to a company employing 10, which is in talks with investors and has big plans for further expansion. “I have trouble sleeping because I’m so excited about how much we are growing,” says chief executive Katherine Cosentino. However, what outsiders might see as an overnight success is actually the result of a lot of hard work. Start-ups can take longer than originally planned to get off the ground and the... https://www.scmp.com/article/1642937/business-mind-building-business-stitch-stitch?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1642937/business-mind-building-business-stitch-stitch?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Nov 2014 07:18:14 +0000 Management trainee programmes  are  becoming increasingly popular with both companies, which get talented new blood who put fresh ideas into practice with boundless energy, and with fresh and recent graduates who can markedly speed up their career development. While these programmes are already very intensive both in terms of theoretical and practical training, companies are further refining their programmes to make sure that trainees get the most out of them and can maximise the development of... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129117/taking-management-trainees-professional-level?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129117/taking-management-trainees-professional-level?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 13 Nov 2014 16:00:00 +0000 Wynd, a bright and airy co-working space on Wyndham Street, with balconies looking onto the Old Central Police Station, has a different profile again, with fewer tech companies and more from the creative industries. Wynd has also housed several companies headquartered overseas who are seeking to set up shop in Hong Kong. Michael Ma, co-founder of Wynd, says Hong Kong is carving out a special place for itself in Asian entrepreneurship. “Hong Kong is definitely becoming a ‘place to be’ for... https://www.scmp.com/article/1637221/forming-start-ecosystem-part-3?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1637221/forming-start-ecosystem-part-3?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 Nov 2014 02:54:26 +0000 In little more than three years, J.J. Threads has gone from being a newly launched website to a company employing 10, which is in talks with investors and has big plans for further expansion. “I have trouble sleeping because I’m so excited about how much we are growing,” says chief executive Katherine Cosentino. However, what outsiders might see as an overnight success is actually the result of a lot of hard work. Start-ups can take longer than originally planned to get off the ground and the... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129118/business-mind-building-business-stitch-stitch?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129118/business-mind-building-business-stitch-stitch?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Nov 2014 16:00:00 +0000 Deciding on your career is one of the most important steps in life. Different people use different yardsticks when evaluating which profession to choose. Some follow their passion and choose a profession without much regard for its practicality and whether it will provide the kind of lifestyle they aspire to.  Others choose jobs that offer security and prestige, in fields such as banking, law and accounting.  Those falling between these two categories are in the best position to select a good... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129111/education-key-success?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129111/education-key-success?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 09 Nov 2014 16:00:00 +0000 If there is an institution where changes in our world can be measured, it is the School of Creative Media (SCM) of the City University of Hong Kong. Working at the cutting edge of technological capability, the school is about understanding today, while fathoming tomorrow. "Art changes - the whole history of art is about changes - but talks about the same thing: our life on earth. Art is an existential exercise but, on the other hand, practice can change. And currently the changes are radical,... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129109/cutting-edge-creativity?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129109/cutting-edge-creativity?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 09 Nov 2014 16:00:00 +0000 Wynd, a bright and airy co-working space on Wyndham Street, with balconies looking onto the Old Central Police Station, has a different profile again, with fewer tech companies and more from the creative industries. Wynd has also housed several companies headquartered overseas who are seeking to set up shop in Hong Kong. Michael Ma, co-founder of Wynd, says Hong Kong is carving out a special place for itself in Asian entrepreneurship. “Hong Kong is definitely becoming a ‘place to be’ for... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129123/forming-start-ecosystem-part-3?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2129123/forming-start-ecosystem-part-3?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Nov 2014 16:00:00 +0000 The Good Lab opened in 2012 out of a different consideration. The five funding members felt Hong Kong needed a hub for social entrepreneurs and social innovators where they could meet, share resources and be inspired. “Our main targets are social entrepreneurs and social innovators, and professionals who want to make a difference in our society,” says The Good Lab community curator Tony Yet, who joined soon after the opening. We run workshops to help nurture the ethos of social innovation in... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/1631065/forming-start-ecosystem-part-2?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/1631065/forming-start-ecosystem-part-2?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 03 Nov 2014 03:28:08 +0000 At the end of August, excited young people were gathering in co-working space CoCoon for the Pitch Night Finals, probably the largest crowd ever since the start of the programme in late 2012. Early arrivals took their seats at the presentation stage, while those networking at the back had to resort to watching events on a screen, as well over 150 people got together. Pitch Night is one of the community-building endeavours set up by CoCoon founders Maximilian and Theodore Ma. It offers start-ups... https://www.scmp.com/article/1628115/forming-start-ecosystem-part-1?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1628115/forming-start-ecosystem-part-1?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Oct 2014 03:35:46 +0000 Set up by three ambitious IT staff of a medical company, AnchorStream has expanded from the medical field and web design to a one-stop service provider and has produced a string of successful smartphone apps and IT solutions. Where did you get the inspiration to set up the company? We were a web-design company affiliated with a medical team providing x-ray services. Until recently we didn’t need to worry about business as the client return-rate was high and we got new customers through word of... https://www.scmp.com/article/1628110/business-mind-peter-yau-founder-and-general-manager-anchorstream?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1628110/business-mind-peter-yau-founder-and-general-manager-anchorstream?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Oct 2014 03:31:55 +0000