https://www.scmp.com/rss/163466/feed Ginn Fung is education editor at the South China Morning Post. He is a published author and has experience working as an editor for sport, lifestyle and B2B publications. He studied for a Master of Arts (Research) in English and a Master of Letters (Creative Writing) at The University of Sydney. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Having a Lamborghini is a dream for many; having a Lamborghini SUV is even more elusive. Now you can have it. When Lamborghini revealed plans to make a super SUV – the Urus (the ancestor of modern domestic cattle) – in 2012, jaws dropped. Well, the SUV with its 650hp and 850Nm of torque, and that takes 3.6 seconds to go from 0-100km/h, is right before our eyes. Roger Dubuis and Lamborghini rev up with Excalibur Huracán Performante We try the five-seat version – which costs from HK$3.69 million –... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2183277/we-test-drive-lamborghini-urus-and-its-wild-and-sharp?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2183277/we-test-drive-lamborghini-urus-and-its-wild-and-sharp?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 29 Jan 2019 02:02:52 +0000 An MBA has long been regarded as a “career passport” that boosts the employability and salary of its holder. But it has recently gone further, thanks to a change in the mindsets and demands of MBA students. “I was expecting it to provide me with the opportunity to update and upgrade my knowledge across the numerous disciplines that are fundamental to any business in today’s increasingly competitive environment,” says Luca Donati, chief strategy officer, Magazzin Fashion Group, coffee... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2183330/beyond-career-and-gold?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2183330/beyond-career-and-gold?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 29 Jan 2019 02:00:00 +0000 Growing up as the child of fabulously wealthy parents who run hugely successful family businesses is not always easy. If they rest on their laurels they will be criticised, but if they go to work for their parents they will not always get the credit they deserve when things go well. How do the children of billionaires spend their parents’ money? Yet some of these children have shown they are determined to prove themselves – by working just as hard – sometimes even harder than their parents – to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2179324/5-china-and-hong-kong-scions-who-are-stand-outs-world?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2179324/5-china-and-hong-kong-scions-who-are-stand-outs-world?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:30:43 +0000 1. He is Bruce Lee’s cousin It is well known that Stanley Ho Hung-sun’s family is one of the most influential and wealthiest in Hong Kong and Macau. But less known is the fact that Bruce Lee’s mother is Stanley Ho’s aunt – Bruce Lee’s mother is the daughter of the brother of Ho Fook, Stanley Ho’s grandfather. Stanley Ho’s grandfather Ho Fook is the younger brother of Robert Ho Tung, the tycoon who set the family’s “foundation”. Both have a younger maternal half-brother, Ho Kom-tong, who had 12... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2174628/happy-97th-birthday-stanley-ho-5-things-know-about?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2174628/happy-97th-birthday-stanley-ho-5-things-know-about?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 25 Nov 2018 01:03:09 +0000 It has been 21 years since the handover of Hong Kong, when the former British colony was returned to China. Many of the city’s fine old historical landmarks disappeared forever in the 1970s and ’80s as developers – keen to build taller constructions in their place – bulldozed their way across large parts of the city. Luxury concierge clubs offer ultra-rich Chinese the world at their fingertips Yet some of its former colonial characteristics – seen as charms by some – have yet to fade away, with... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/2170616/how-easy-it-join-5-hong-kong-private-clubs-recall-citys-colonial?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/2170616/how-easy-it-join-5-hong-kong-private-clubs-recall-citys-colonial?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 30 Oct 2018 04:02:46 +0000 Japanese and South Korean car manufacturers are seen as the most reliable compared to European and American brands, says an independent report of over 500,000 vehicles. Lexus, Toyota, Mazda, Subaru, Kia and Infiniti ranked the highest, according to an annual survey by Consumer Reports. BMW’s new X5 SUV throws a challenge to Mercedes-Benz and Lexus Seven of the top 10 are either Japanese or South Korean, while 11 out of the bottom 12 are US brands. Chinese-owned Swedish brand Volvo sits bottom of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2170213/lexus-and-toyota-are-seen-reliable-cars-what-about-tesla?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2170213/lexus-and-toyota-are-seen-reliable-cars-what-about-tesla?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 26 Oct 2018 02:04:25 +0000 British racing driver and reigning Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton is dominating this season’s competition – and looks likely to beat his close rival German Sebastian Vettel to this year’s title. Yet another driver, Dutchman Max Verstappen, is increasingly attracting the attention of F1 fans and commentators – not only because of his aggressive, full-on racing style, which has seen him involved in controversy, including collisions – most recently with Vettel during the Japan Grand Prix... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/2168064/5-things-you-should-know-about-max-verstappen-formula-ones-flying?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/2168064/5-things-you-should-know-about-max-verstappen-formula-ones-flying?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Oct 2018 04:00:15 +0000 While we are reminiscing about Anita Mui, who would have celebrated her 55th birthday on October 10, and in the midst of the revival of vinyl records, we have selected the most collectible, original-release LPs of the Canto-pop diva who began her singing career at the age of four. 1. ‘The White Bride’ (1983) Following the success of Mui’s first Japanese single (Before The French Kiss), EMI released her second Japanese single in a 7-inch format (The White Bride) the same year. However, it has... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2167687/5-most-collectible-lps-madonna-east-anita-mui?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2167687/5-most-collectible-lps-madonna-east-anita-mui?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Oct 2018 02:01:08 +0000 A car stormed the electric auto market at last week’s Quail Motorsports Gathering, not with super figures and breakthrough, but simply its beauty and legacy. All true car lovers are familiar with the Jaguar E-Type, which first hit the road in 1961, and which the late Enzo Ferrari eulogised as “the most beautiful car in the world”. Indeed, it is also no secret that Jaguar Land Rover’s ambition was to convert the legendary sport car – which is powered by a DOHC six-cylinder engine – into an... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/2163216/most-beautiful-car-jaguar-e-type-goes-electric?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/2163216/most-beautiful-car-jaguar-e-type-goes-electric?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 Sep 2018 08:02:46 +0000 Do not be surprised if you find people burning faux money, papier-mâché in the form of a servant, iPhone X, LV handbag or a life-size Ferrari on the roadside these few weeks. August 11 to September 9 is the seventh month in the Chinese Calendar, also known as the “Ghost Month”. To be precise, the 15th day (14th in southern part of China including Hong Kong) is the Yu Lan or Hungry Ghost Festival, when the “Ghost Gate” opens: ghosts and restless spirits, including deceased ancestors, come out... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/2161132/iphones-lv-bags-and-spirit-servants-what-you-need-know-about-hungry?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/2161132/iphones-lv-bags-and-spirit-servants-what-you-need-know-about-hungry?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Aug 2018 05:00:00 +0000 American singer – and sometime actor – Elvis Presley, the hugely influential 20th century cultural icon known as the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll”, died aged only 42 from a heart attack 41 years ago on August 16, 1977. His records are still bought and played by many people – and his name is still in the news – in relation to auctions of his personal items, including one of his watches which was sold in May for US$1.8 million – and music festivals. Elvis Presley’s Omega watch sells for record US$1.8... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2158975/why-elvis-presley-lives-cultural-icon-41-years-after?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2158975/why-elvis-presley-lives-cultural-icon-41-years-after?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Aug 2018 02:00:15 +0000 It takes more than 19 years for the average Hongkonger to buy a flat, according to local press reports. So, how many days would it take for some of the world’s best-paid soccer players to buy a HK$10 million (US$1.27 million) Hong Kong flat? Using the salaries posted on the Daily Mirror’s website, let’s see: 1. Neymar (Club: Paris Saint-Germain) Brazilian ace Neymar was one of the most discussed players at this year’s World Cup in Russia – for his theatrical dives and rolling around rather than... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2157462/how-long-would-it-take-top-soccer-star-buy-hk10?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2157462/how-long-would-it-take-top-soccer-star-buy-hk10?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Jul 2018 08:31:04 +0000 If you are planning a road trip in Italy in early September – 7 to 11 to be precise – be alert: most likely you will encounter a long line of classic Lamborghinis roaring along the roads from Perugia, Assisi, Chianti to Sant’Agata. Or you might meet many Lamborghini collectors during your stops at local wineries and museums. Why? Because there will be a Lamborghini celebratory tour. Lamborghini and MIT team-up on self-healing electric supercar The tour is organised by Polo Storico Lamborghini,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2157176/lamborghini-celebrates-50th-anniversary-launch-espada?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2157176/lamborghini-celebrates-50th-anniversary-launch-espada?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Jul 2018 04:03:45 +0000 If Las Vegas is the old king of casinos and entertainment in the west, Macau is the young ambitious prince in the east, where you find the impossible made possible, and dreams turned into reality. The turning point came in 2001, when Macau’s gaming industry was liberalised. This attracted overseas casino operators including Sands and Wynn to set up in the former Portuguese colony, and energised local tycoons like Stanley Ho and his families to create new concepts and projects. The latest is... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2156727/michelin-maestro-and-picasso-pastry-make-morpheus-dream?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2156727/michelin-maestro-and-picasso-pastry-make-morpheus-dream?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Jul 2018 04:00:30 +0000 Hong Kong musician, singer and songwriter Wong Ka-kui (June 10, 1962 to June 30, 1993) was without doubt an icon. As lead vocalist for Hong Kong band Beyond, Wong enthralled his fans with songs about sticking to one’s beliefs and principles, and about the city’s culture. By the time of his death at 31 years old – an age at which many of us are still searching for a sense of purpose in life – Wong was already a household name in Southeast Asia. 5 Teresa Teng classic hits to celebrate her 65th... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2152373/beyond-singer-wong-ka-kiu-5-things-you-didnt-know?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2152373/beyond-singer-wong-ka-kiu-5-things-you-didnt-know?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 Jun 2018 04:11:00 +0000 While superstars Neymar and Messi disappointed in their opening performances at the Fifa World Cup soccer tournament in Russia, new faces have caught the eye – yes, we are talking about their looks. Skills? That's not our key consideration. Here are seven players we have identified from the 32 competing nations. 1. Roman Bürki of Switzerland (Aged 27, six foot two)     Every child has the right to play and grow up safe. I am happy to announce that I will do my part and support @tdh_ch as... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2151760/7-hottest-soccer-players-fifa-world-cup-russia-2018?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2151760/7-hottest-soccer-players-fifa-world-cup-russia-2018?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 Jun 2018 02:30:00 +0000 The International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) is designed to prepare students between the ages of three and 12 to be active participants in a lifelong journey of learning. It also focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, in the classroom and in the wider world. With its emphasis on inquiry around the globe, including Hong Kong, the IBPYP curriculum promotes creativity within an international context, and is increasingly popular with schools and... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2149826/how-ib-encourages-curiosity-and-why-it-important-todays?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2149826/how-ib-encourages-curiosity-and-why-it-important-todays?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Jun 2018 03:00:22 +0000 It’s confirmed: those “will-they-or-won’t-they” talks between Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump are going ahead, according to White House press secretary Sarah Sanders. They’ll be held at the Capella hotel on Singapore’s Sentosa Island next Tuesday. For those of you who have already planned a trip to Singapore coinciding with the June 12 summit, and who are anxious to avoid all the extra security and traffic arrangements surrounding this historic get-together, it may already be too late to arrange a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/2149726/where-chill-out-singapore-while-trump-and-kim-are-talking-talk?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/2149726/where-chill-out-singapore-while-trump-and-kim-are-talking-talk?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Jun 2018 01:01:38 +0000 Many car lovers dream of owning a Ferrari supercar, but few of us would ever imagine actually being able to drive in our very own GT or Formula One racing car on a racing circuit while competing with other drivers around the world – just like a professional. Supercar sales help Ferrari’s profits speed past expectations However, such a thrill is not quite as unattainable as it may seem. There are four ways to make your dream come true – as we discovered while attending the “Ferrari Racing Days”... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2149167/4-ways-you-become-ferrari-racing-driver-yes-you-can?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2149167/4-ways-you-become-ferrari-racing-driver-yes-you-can?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Jun 2018 04:00:59 +0000 We drink for many different reasons – perhaps to escape those Monday blues, celebrate Wednesday as the middle of the week, for our health, toast a special anniversary, as the perfect accompaniment when out with friends, or no reason at all. Hong Kong’s best gin bars add a fragrant chapter to a spirited history If there’s a strong reason to drink gin at all, it shouldn’t be because of the late American writer F. Scott Fitzgerald – remembered for his love of gin just as much as his great novel,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2148759/5-great-ways-help-you-celebrate-world-gin-day-june-9?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2148759/5-great-ways-help-you-celebrate-world-gin-day-june-9?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Jun 2018 04:00:30 +0000 Singer-songwriter, poet, author, painter, legend and icon, American Bob Dylan, unlike the title one of his most famous songs, The Times They Are a-Changing, has always remained relatively consistent – in his music and his distinctive look – compared with other notable musicians of his generation, such as the late, chameleon-like David Bowie. White T-shirt: Brando and Dean prove fashion staple still a classic During a career stretching over more than five decades, three iconic items can be deemed... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/2146590/music-legend-bob-dylans-3-most-iconic-looks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/2146590/music-legend-bob-dylans-3-most-iconic-looks?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 21 May 2018 09:00:50 +0000 Spring is here, and it is time to renew your wardrobe. You canalways get  inspiration from the latest runway shots, but there is one item that can never go wrong: the white  T-shirt.  First, let’s see how celebrities have turned this basic garment into a wardrobe must-have. James Dean How Chinese athleisure fans are driving the luxury fashion market He simply paired a slim, white  T-shirt with jeans. Levi’s 501, Lee or any other straight-cut denim will do. The shoes also matter:  wearing a pair... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2144348/classic-white-t-shirt-how-you-can-look-james-dean-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2144348/classic-white-t-shirt-how-you-can-look-james-dean-and?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 May 2018 07:01:38 +0000 Hongkongers love to visit Japan, and their ties with the nation have never been closer. In 2017, 2.23 million, or almost 8 per cent of Japan’s 28 million foreign visitors, came from Hong Kong, and many returned to Chek Lap Kok with fond memories. Indeed, if you ask Hongkongers about their favourite holiday destinations, many might cite the delights of Osaka, Kyoto, Tokyo, Okinawa, and Hokkaido, or just say “Japan”. Hongkongers keep going back to Japan, according to Kuninori Matsuda, ambassador... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/japan-business-report-2018/article/2143437/hongkongers-fascination?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/japan-business-report-2018/article/2143437/hongkongers-fascination?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 02 May 2018 07:45:15 +0000 “Pepsi” has been on the lips of Rolex enthusiasts – and watch lovers in general – since last month’s Swiss trade fair Baselworld 2018. For “Pepsi” is the nickname of the latest US$14,000 Rolex GMT-Master II unveiled at the show – a timepiece known by this moniker by many people since its arrival in 1954 because of its bright red-and-blue bezel’s resemblance to the logo of the American soft drinks company. 5 new Rolex watches just hit Baselworld 2018  The last time a new Rolex “Pepsi” timepiece... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/2141918/all-you-need-know-about-iconic-rolex-pepsi-gmt-master-ii?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/2141918/all-you-need-know-about-iconic-rolex-pepsi-gmt-master-ii?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Apr 2018 06:01:26 +0000 Green entrepreneur Nancy Johnston accidentally came across Khangai yaks while she was on a trip to Mongolia. She discovered that the yak fibres were “as soft as cashmere and warmer than Merino wool”. Johnston, of Chinese ancestry, was fascinated by the relationship between the people, the animals and the land. After she returned to London, she started a social business with the Mongolian herders and set up the company Tengri in 2014. Tengri has become a luxury lifestyle brand specialising in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2140043/how-luxury-fashion-brands-are-investing-technology-offer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2140043/how-luxury-fashion-brands-are-investing-technology-offer?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Apr 2018 02:00:45 +0000 The break is over. Formula One drivers and fans around the world are set for the 2018 Grand Prix, which starts this Sunday in Melbourne, Australia. The street circuit around Albert Park Lake is hard for drivers to show off all their prowess. There are things we should look out for in Melbourne and the rest of the season. 1. The divorce of McLaren and Honda Last September, McLaren and its engine supplier, Honda, terminated their three-year collaboration because of poor performance. This season,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2138198/5-changes-2018-formula-one-grand-prix-season-you-should?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2138198/5-changes-2018-formula-one-grand-prix-season-you-should?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Mar 2018 06:00:39 +0000 Believe it or not, many canteens at secondary schools are serving up dishes that go far beyond what might be considered merely necessary, safe and nutritious; nowadays, they’re offering pupils a rich variety of cuisines, thereby making their school lives more enjoyable, if not memorable. “In addition to regular ‘hot dishes’ sets A, B and C during lunch time, there are pasta, pizza, pastries, special pan-fried dishes, noodles in soup and other options during lunchtime, not to mention other snacks... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2135743/what-are-your-kids-eating-school?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2135743/what-are-your-kids-eating-school?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Mar 2018 02:00:30 +0000 Gone are the days when fountain pens were essential parts of our daily lives. For decades, students in the West were forced to practise using them and use them exclusively when writing in their exercise books and exams. They were so ubiquitous throughout Western society that expatriates hoping to master the essentials of the local language, when arriving in Hong Kong in the 1970s, would have found themselves having to learn the name for them, mak sui bat, as early as Lesson 2 in Sidney Lau’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/2134332/would-you-buy-fountain-pen-us13-million?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/2134332/would-you-buy-fountain-pen-us13-million?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 26 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000 Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has partnered with the Moscow School of Management (SKOLKOVO) to launch a dual-degree EMBA programme, a response to the development of a Eurasian economy thanks to the “Belt and Road Initiative”. “The market is eager for high-level business education which ties closely to the area,” says Dr Steven DeKrey, associate dean at the HKUST and chairman of Academic Council at SKOLKOVO . “The One Belt, One Road (OBOR), [as Beijing’s trade initiative... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2133447/hong-kong-university-joins-forces-russian-institution?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2133447/hong-kong-university-joins-forces-russian-institution?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 20 Feb 2018 02:00:30 +0000 Ambitious businesses and leaders in the region are busy formulating strategic plans to be involved in the “Belt and Road Initiative”, worth thousands of trillions of dollars and involving the participation of more than 70 countries, even though some still believe the initiative to be no more than a slogan. “The challenges all leaders will face regardless of size, track record, whether state owned enterprise, Hong Kong-listed or family-owned business, will be the development of a unique and... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/news/hong-kong/education/topics/postgraduate-degrees/article/2133445/leaders-across?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/news/hong-kong/education/topics/postgraduate-degrees/article/2133445/leaders-across?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Feb 2018 02:00:15 +0000 If there’s one area of the car market that electric cars haven’t yet been able to conquer, it’s the supercar market. Diehard supercar fans live for that shudder of pleasure they get when they press the “engine start” button, that roaring of the engine when it’s pumped up to 6,000rpm-plus, and that distinctive smell of petrol and exhaust fumes beloved by all supercar enthusiasts. The Aston Martin DB11 Volante convertible has arrived And one stunning new supercar – the new Vantage from British... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2132043/how-does-new-aston-martin-vantage-stack-market?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2132043/how-does-new-aston-martin-vantage-stack-market?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Feb 2018 02:30:45 +0000 Amid the rising popularity and accessibility of golf, the Hong Kong Golf Association, partnering with Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling, announced that the first secondary schools golf tournament will take place in May. The tournament, supported by the Hong Kong Schools Sports Federation, will be open to all secondary schools, local or international, entering as individuals or teams of a maximum of four players. Competition will be divided into boys and girls under the 18-hole individual stableford... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2131040/hong-kong-golfers-get-ready-first-secondary-schools?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2131040/hong-kong-golfers-get-ready-first-secondary-schools?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 30 Jan 2018 02:00:30 +0000 Fashion is not so much what you wear and how you look, but how sustainable your clothes are and their effect on the environment. Manufacturing processes and fabrics matter. The international judging panel at the Woolmark Prize at Pitti Uomo 93 in Florence, Italy is concerned with the look and innovation that improves our future and people in the long run. “The big thing in fashion in 2018 is surely innovation and sustainability,” designer and judge Phillip Lim says. “It is the big problem we... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2127957/pitti-uomo-93-woolmark-judges-preach-virtues?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2127957/pitti-uomo-93-woolmark-judges-preach-virtues?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Jan 2018 09:00:30 +0000 It’s back! The biannual Pitti Uomo returns to Florence, Italy, from January 9-12, bringing together models, designers, journalists, fashionistas and buyers from around the world, and helping to shape men’s fashion for the year ahead. At such a big event, it would be impossible for anyone to experience every single pop-up store, show, booth, and cocktail; we have therefore selected four must-see events that promise to make the show extra-special this year. International Woolmark Prize The finale... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2126851/whats-new-mens-fashion-four-must-see-events-pitti-uomo?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2126851/whats-new-mens-fashion-four-must-see-events-pitti-uomo?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 06 Jan 2018 08:45:30 +0000 While globalisation, digitalisation and social media are helping to bring virtually everything – and everyone – closer together thanks to easier access, they also present challenges. Such advances mean there is a much greater interdependence between the global economic and social issues facing international policymakers, government officials, academics and researchers. “Governments across the globe increasingly face similar policy challenges, but the special answers to them continue to vary... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2124956/how-students-learn-master-way-better-world-and-life?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2124956/how-students-learn-master-way-better-world-and-life?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 Dec 2017 02:00:00 +0000 While Moscow will attract diehard soccer fans to 2018 Fifa World Cup with the 12 games it hosts - including the June 14 tournament opener and July 15 final - St Petersburg appeals to discerning travellers who love art, history and occasionally, soccer, for its seven World Cup matches and thousands of historic and luxurious dining places and hotels. We have selected six hotels and restaurants in the “most abstract and intentional city on the entire globe”, according to Russian philosopher... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2124291/world-cup-2018-six-st-petersburgs-best-hotels-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2124291/world-cup-2018-six-st-petersburgs-best-hotels-and?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 Dec 2017 07:17:08 +0000 Yew Chung International School, whose origins date back to 1932, is among the schools to emulate offices and working spaces in relying on more common areas and less walls to encourage an exchange of ideas, interaction, collaboration and cooperation. The school’s secondary campus in Kowloon Tong is being renovated with the intention of transforming individual floors into open-air podiums that create flexible learning spaces for “a range of activities, albeit in an individual setting, peer... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2122396/yew-chung-internationals-middle-school-programme-seeks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2122396/yew-chung-internationals-middle-school-programme-seeks?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 Dec 2017 04:15:00 +0000 The Fifa World Cup 2018, spanning 11 cities in Russia, will inevitably force you to make a choice of destination when you plan your game-watching itinerary. Practically speaking, it is impossible to watch all 64 games, as some will be played simultaneously across four time zones. But, more importantly, not every city can offer you a luxurious trip. If considering Moscow, take a look at these deluxe places to stay and dine when visiting the world’s largest country for the World Cup next year in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/2118155/best-places-stay-and-dine-moscow-during-fifa-world-cup-2018?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/2118155/best-places-stay-and-dine-moscow-during-fifa-world-cup-2018?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Nov 2017 07:00:30 +0000 While many local students and stakeholders request and fight for autonomy in university governance in Hong Kong, an international expert in higher education leadership believes that a high degree of independence is good for both universities and society in the long run. “If you think globally, we [higher education leaders] all have a number of challenges in common, one of which is about governance and how we get the right level of autonomy for universities,” Professor Christine Ennew, provost of... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2117305/universities-can-benefit-being-independent-many-ways?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2117305/universities-can-benefit-being-independent-many-ways?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 31 Oct 2017 01:30:15 +0000 In late summer, thousands of Trojans – the nickname for students at the University of Southern California (USC) – together with parents, faculty members and an exuberant marching band turned out to celebrate the opening of USC Village. The US$700 million project is set to house 2,500 students in eight residential colleges, with a full range of amenities, stores and restaurants also offering new options and attractions for members of the local community. The man behind the project is USC... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2113764/new-global-village-uscs-trojans?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2113764/new-global-village-uscs-trojans?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Oct 2017 05:00:00 +0000 A new 15-acre residential village at the University of Southern California fosters ties with the local Los Angeles community and with students from Hong Kong. In late summer, thousands of Trojans – the nickname for students at the University of Southern California (USC) – together with parents, faculty members and an exuberant marching band turned out to celebrate the opening of USC Village. The US$700 million project is set to house 2,500 students in eight residential colleges, with a full... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128746/new-global-village-uscs-trojans?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128746/new-global-village-uscs-trojans?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 Sep 2017 16:00:00 +0000 A prime task for leading business schools is to prepare executives to meet tomorrow’s challenges in industries where stiff competition and fast-paced disruption are very much the norm.  That requires a specific focus on innovation and the development of a mindset which understands the essential value of new tech- based solutions and an inventive approach to management.         “We need to create globally-minded, innovative thinkers,” says professor Jeanne Liedtka, a faculty member at the... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128758/jeanne-liedtka-darden-school-business?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128758/jeanne-liedtka-darden-school-business?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 25 Jun 2017 16:00:00 +0000 This year’s Global Education and Skills Forum in Dubai attracted influential voices and policymakers to address common challenges and discuss new initiatives.   But the mid-March event was also a chance to celebrate successes, most notably by shining a spotlight on the stories of teachers from around the world, whose dedication, efforts and achievements can truly inspire and enthral.      The specific context for those stories is the Varkey Foundation’s US$1 million Global Teacher Prize, which... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128793/much-deserved-recognition?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128793/much-deserved-recognition?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 09 Apr 2017 16:00:00 +0000 “School establishment always involves a lot of challenges and hard work, but it is also one of the most rewarding things you can do,” says Peter Kenny, director of Mount Kelly School Hong Kong, which is due to open in September this year, teaching a curriculum modelled after that of the sister school in the UK. On such matters, he is not just venturing an opinion, but speaking from hard-earned experience, having previously served as the founding principal of Renaissance College Hong Kong (RCHK)... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128819/climbing-higher-mount-kelly?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128819/climbing-higher-mount-kelly?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Feb 2017 16:00:00 +0000 The seventh Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) 2016 Asia Pacific Conference provides a global forum for exploring issues of critical importance within the growing Asian graduate management education landscape. The conference is designed for school professionals who are responsible for admissions, marketing, international affairs, and programme management. The two-day event took the theme of “APAC’s Unique Advantage’’. Interactive workshops and a one-day conference featured... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128854/global-village?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128854/global-village?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 30 Nov 2016 16:00:00 +0000 “The times they are a-changing,” singer-songwriter and 2016 Nobel Prize winner in literature Bob Dylan famously sang in the 1960s. According to professor Dipak Jain, dean at the Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration of Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, notable changes are taking place in Asia’s vibrant business management education landscape, too. Jain’s career spans nearly three decades as an educator, a senior business school administrator, and a consultant to corporations,... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128853/thinking-out-loud?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128853/thinking-out-loud?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 30 Nov 2016 16:00:00 +0000 Stephanie Villemagne, recently appointed as director of MBA programmes at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School, has a clear strategy to ensure the school continues to move forward. Villemagne, who previously worked in Singapore as INSEAD’s global director, MBA programme, says her new role is also a chance to tell the international community about Hong Kong’s multiple strengths. Q: What advantages does Hong Kong offer as a centre for executive education? A:  Hong Kong is... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128897/interview-stephanie-villemagne-cuhk-mba-programmes-director?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128897/interview-stephanie-villemagne-cuhk-mba-programmes-director?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Aug 2016 16:00:00 +0000 When it opens in September 2018, Malvern College Hong Kong will operate as a co-educational day school for students from diverse international and cultural backgrounds. Located in Tai Po, close to the Science Park and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), the school plans to follow the IB (International Baccalaureate) curriculum. It promises to combine academic rigour with an ethos that fully recognises the value of an all-round education. The school’s aim is to develop inquisitive,... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128905/new-international-school-malvern-college-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128905/new-international-school-malvern-college-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Jun 2016 16:00:00 +0000 After over 20 years as a respected faculty member at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Tam Kar-yan certainly knows his way around. But his recent elevation to dean of the School of Business and Management presents a considerable number of new tests and challenges, he says. Some relate to maintaining the school’s high international standing, and continuing to enhance the quality of its courses. Others are more administrative in nature. All, though, require an in-depth... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128907/new-hkust-dean-looks-expand-entrepreneurship-and-innovation?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128907/new-hkust-dean-looks-expand-entrepreneurship-and-innovation?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 May 2016 16:00:00 +0000 A workshop on dyslexia conducted by Aggeliki Pappa, the founder and CEO of the ‘i love dyslexia’ organisation, was a highlight of the recent Global Education & Skills Forum held in Dubai. The workshop offered valuable ideas and practical advice to teachers and parents. Pappa also emphasised that more can, and should, be done to offer assistance to dyslexia sufferers. Pappa began by making it clear that there are millions of smart people with dyslexia. Like others, they have a right to succeed,... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128922/dyselxia-not-disorder?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/2128922/dyselxia-not-disorder?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 21 Apr 2016 16:00:00 +0000