https://www.scmp.com/rss/325479/feed Timothy J. Peirson-Smith is managing director of Executive Counsel Limited, a public affairs and strategic communication consultancy based in Hong Kong. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Hong Kong, renowned for its stunning skyline and vibrant urban life, also boasts an extensive coastline and many underused islands. As the city grapples with the challenges of population density and limited land resources, it is imperative to explore better uses of our water bodies, particularly for marine recreation and ecotourism. By investing in this sector, we can enhance residents’ quality of life, stimulate economic growth and promote sustainable practices. With one of the longest... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3292798/hong-kong-must-wake-beauty-and-potential-its-waters?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3292798/hong-kong-must-wake-beauty-and-potential-its-waters?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Jan 2025 01:30:09 +0000 As the global film industry faces a slew of challenges – shifts in distribution models, the rise of highly competitive streaming platforms and changing audience preferences – cities are vying for filmmakers’ attention, striving to become the next cinematic hub. In 2022, Hong Kong announced a scheme to incentivise local filmmakers to partner with their Asian counterparts, offering a grant of up to HK$9 million (US$1.15 million) per production. This year, a similar scheme was launched for Hong... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3284871/why-hong-kong-should-roll-out-red-carpet-international-filmmakers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3284871/why-hong-kong-should-roll-out-red-carpet-international-filmmakers?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Nov 2024 01:30:08 +0000 Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s latest policy address sought to tackle the city’s pressing challenges, with a focus on rejuvenating the economy and improving livelihoods. While he made strides in some areas, significant challenges remain. One focus was to bolster Hong Kong’s status as an international financial and trading hub, aligning with the goal set by Beijing. Lee reiterated the city’s commitment to leveraging its unique advantages under “one country, two systems” to enhance... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3282640/hong-kong-needed-more-aggressive-policy-address-john-lee?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3282640/hong-kong-needed-more-aggressive-policy-address-john-lee?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 17 Oct 2024 08:31:02 +0000 It might be easy to forget that Friday, March 1, marked one year since Hong Kong lifted its Covid-19 mask mandate. A year on, Hong Kong’s economy continues to wheeze on the path to full recovery. The Hong Kong government faces mounting fiscal deficits and sluggish economic growth, making them the central focus of the latest budget. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po’s eighth budget aims to strengthen the stuttering momentum of Hong Kong’s economic recovery and promote “high-quality”... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/hong-kong/article/3253790/hong-kongs-budget-strives-balance-not-without-blind-spots?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/hong-kong/article/3253790/hong-kongs-budget-strives-balance-not-without-blind-spots?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 03 Mar 2024 09:15:21 +0000 Artificial intelligence is with us today and not purely as a term that appears in technology magazines and websites for geeks. Instead, it is an ongoing series of fundamental changes to our world that has the potential to alter most of the existing rules that govern global society. Decades ago, AI and robots were introduced into heavy industry – in coal mines, steel plants and car manufacturing – resulting in losses of low-paid jobs that were bemoaned by manual workers alone. Today, however, AI... https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2122055/age-artificial-intelligence-can-we-rise-challenge-mass?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2122055/age-artificial-intelligence-can-we-rise-challenge-mass?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Nov 2017 10:05:34 +0000 Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor’s maiden policy address was an opportunity to show whether she will be a carbon copy of her predecessor, Leung Chun-ying, and whether she can really connect with the public. Lam’s vision and strategies for Hong Kong’s development over the next five years were more or less the same as her election manifesto – a “Hong Kong of hope and happiness”. Land and housing policy is still afforded top priority. “Starter homes” – a brand-new initiative offering... https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2115034/carrie-lam-proves-shes-no-cy-leung-clone-her-first-policy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2115034/carrie-lam-proves-shes-no-cy-leung-clone-her-first-policy?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Oct 2017 06:30:15 +0000