https://www.scmp.com/rss/505779/feed Morning Studio is the commercial content team of the South China Morning Post (SCMP). It aims to engage readers through storytelling while enabling the brand behind the content to achieve its marketing objectives. The Morning Studio team consists of specialists in various areas such as journalism, multimedia graphics, video production, digital technology and marketing. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors In 2022, a report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development showed that less than 10 per cent of global plastic waste was recycled. Other research, published in Nature, showed that of the 400 million tonnes (440 million US tons) of plastic produced that year, fewer than 38 million came from recycled sources. In China, where about one-third of the world’s plastic is produced, the materials science company Dow is testing its new Track and Trace Platform in collaboration with... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/driving-plastics-circularity/article/3346946/waste-bottle-technology-gives-packaging-waste-verifiable-second-life?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/driving-plastics-circularity/article/3346946/waste-bottle-technology-gives-packaging-waste-verifiable-second-life?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:09 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors Expanding overseas can be a lengthy and tricky process for any company. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), dealing with complex cross-border regulations and business practices may be even more challenging. Yet SMEs that find the right partners, which offer expert financial solutions and global market insights, can ensure their path to growth is much smoother. One such business is Total Facility Engineering (TFE), an engineering solutions provider and semiconductor specialist founded... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/helping-smes-grow-globally/article/3346178/smes-leverage-standard-chartereds-global-network-and-expertise-achieve-growth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/helping-smes-grow-globally/article/3346178/smes-leverage-standard-chartereds-global-network-and-expertise-achieve-growth?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:08 +0000 Angie Hon,Morning Studio editors,Jacqueline Kot Angie Hon,Morning Studio editors,Jacqueline Kot “If you ask a Macanese who makes the best minchi, they always say mine, or my mother’s, or my grandmother’s,” Marina de Senna Fernandes, a Macanese chef, says. The locals’ unflinching devotion to this much-loved local comfort food – made from stir-fried minced meat and served with potatoes, rice and fried egg – offers a glimpse into why Macanese cuisine holds such a significant place in the city’s history. As a former Portuguese colony, Macau was one of the important ports along the Portuguese... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/creative-fusion/article/3347096/why-macau-must-protect-its-culinary-heritage?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/creative-fusion/article/3347096/why-macau-must-protect-its-culinary-heritage?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:10 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors In recent years, Hong Kong has introduced a wealth of measures to attract well-educated, skilled professionals from around the world to develop their careers in the city. Between late 2022 and the end of last month, the city welcomed more than 270,000 talented professionals – a number of whom also brought along their families as they began a new chapter in their lives. These efforts continue to play a major part in driving Hong Kong’s transition to a new economic model, which emphasises the... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/hong-kong-global-hub-talent/article/3347148/global-talent-summit-week-highlights-why-hong-kong-attracts-high-calibre-professionals?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/hong-kong-global-hub-talent/article/3347148/global-talent-summit-week-highlights-why-hong-kong-attracts-high-calibre-professionals?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:00:08 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors New technology is transforming international trade and, with the help of the cloud and artificial intelligence (AI), Chinese firms are increasingly well placed to compete globally. “For Chinese companies going overseas, the requirement has evolved from just providing infrastructure to infrastructure plus AI technology,” says Han Hongyuan, vice-president of Alibaba Cloud Intelligence Group. “They also want to use AI to support their business in overseas markets. “Even before the AI wave, they... https://www.scmp.com/native/tech/topics/chinese-firms-rise-cloud-power/article/3347560/infrastructure-ai-how-alibaba-cloud-powers-global-ambitions-chinese-companies?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/tech/topics/chinese-firms-rise-cloud-power/article/3347560/infrastructure-ai-how-alibaba-cloud-powers-global-ambitions-chinese-companies?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:40:08 +0000 Angie Hon,Morning Studio editors,Jacqueline Kot Angie Hon,Morning Studio editors,Jacqueline Kot The fusing of elements from different cultures to create something unique is part of Macau’s cultural identity, and this continues to inspire chefs working in the Unesco Creative City of Gastronomy. They include Daniel Chio, a sous chef at Galaxy Macau, and Safa Rodas, head chef of L’Attitude restaurant at Morpheus Hotel in the City of Dreams complex. Macau is Chio’s home city, while Rodas, who is from the Philippines, moved there after working in New York and Paris. Although their career paths... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/creative-fusion/article/3346846/macaus-representatives-uns-young-chefs-programme-drive-sustainability-through-food?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/creative-fusion/article/3346846/macaus-representatives-uns-young-chefs-programme-drive-sustainability-through-food?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:10:29 +0000 Morning Studio editors,Jacqueline Kot Morning Studio editors,Jacqueline Kot When Esther Wong was in high school, she would skip the subjects she did not like and instead head to the library to read books with subject matter she did like. That love of learning stayed with her as she went from studying hospitality management to building a career on Wall Street before transitioning into the world of artificial intelligence and her current role as the CEO and founder of 3C AGI Partners, an AI venture fund based in Hong Kong. Victoria Tang-Owen, a Hong Kong designer and... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/elite-equation/article/3346852/how-love-learning-led-esther-wong-wall-street-ai-industry?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/elite-equation/article/3346852/how-love-learning-led-esther-wong-wall-street-ai-industry?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:00:10 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies has advanced rapidly around the world in recent years, but the benefits are not available to everyone. More than a quarter of the world’s population – about 2.2 billion people, according to figures released last November by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) – remains disconnected from the internet, unable to access essential services such as education and finance, which continue to move online. This disconnect is... https://www.scmp.com/native/tech/topics/technological-game-changers/article/3347140/huaweis-commitment-global-connectivity-bridges-digital-divide?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/tech/topics/technological-game-changers/article/3347140/huaweis-commitment-global-connectivity-bridges-digital-divide?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Mar 2026 03:32:29 +0000 Morning Studio editors,Dominic Ngai Morning Studio editors,Dominic Ngai The teachings of philosopher and psychologist John Dewey, who was a major 20th-century education reformer, still resonate with teachers around the world today. He believed that learning is a social, communal process – requiring students to build their own understanding based on personal experience – and involves a continuous, lifelong journey, rather than merely a means to an end for gaining knowledge for one’s future career. He wrote: “The aim of education is growth: the aim of growth is more... https://www.scmp.com/native/news/hong-kong/education/topics/edtalk-cais-2026/article/3345350/how-education-develops-pathway-students-lifelong-growth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/news/hong-kong/education/topics/edtalk-cais-2026/article/3345350/how-education-develops-pathway-students-lifelong-growth?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:00:08 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors UOB turns 90 this year, marking a milestone defined by people and progress. Since 1935, the bank has grown alongside Singapore and across the region by building lasting connections with its communities, colleagues and customers. Its anniversary celebrations reflect this focus, with initiatives that honour this shared history while building the future of Asean. Communities: shaping the future together For UOB, 2025 has been a year of giving back on a grand scale, with a strong focus on education.... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/reimagining-asean-future/article/3334295/uob-marks-90th-anniversary-singapore-honouring-communities-colleagues-and-customers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/reimagining-asean-future/article/3334295/uob-marks-90th-anniversary-singapore-honouring-communities-colleagues-and-customers?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:02:17 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors A healthy cash flow is crucial for the success of businesses around the world, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In addition to problems such as late payments by customers, rising costs and supply shortages, other issues such as expensive bank fees and delays in global remittance payments can cut into the profit margins of SMEs. However, Visa Direct, one of the world’s largest digital payment networks, which provides international money transfer services across Visa’s... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/seamless-global-payments/article/3346292/how-smes-can-grow-without-global-cash-flow-problems?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/seamless-global-payments/article/3346292/how-smes-can-grow-without-global-cash-flow-problems?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:09 +0000 Morning Studio editors,Jacqueline Kot Morning Studio editors,Jacqueline Kot Li Xiaopeng is China’s most decorated gymnast, having won 16 world titles, including four Olympic gold medals. Although he retired from the sport in 2009, the mindset and principles he carried as an elite athlete continue to apply to his other roles in life, namely those of a father and an entrepreneur. Li recently met with Victoria Tang-Owen – a Hong Kong-based designer and creative director as well as a fellow parent – to discuss how being a history-making, successful athlete has influenced... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/elite-equation/article/3346158/olympic-champion-li-xiaopeng-draws-golden-legacy-succeed-personal-life?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/elite-equation/article/3346158/olympic-champion-li-xiaopeng-draws-golden-legacy-succeed-personal-life?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:00:08 +0000 Morning Studio editors,Jacqueline Kot Morning Studio editors,Jacqueline Kot Health is wealth, as the saying goes, and for elite athletes like Ian Ho – a Hong Kong swimmer who competed in the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics and 2022 Asian Games – it plays a vital role in career success. Ho recently met with Victoria Tang-Owen, a Hong Kong designer and creative director, for a conversation about what holistic health means to him and what drives him to excel at competitive swimming, overcoming obstacles along the way. Although they come from two different worlds – Tang-Owen’s... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/health/topics/elite-equation/article/3345549/olympian-ian-ho-physical-and-mental-well-being-are-lifetime-investments?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/health/topics/elite-equation/article/3345549/olympian-ian-ho-physical-and-mental-well-being-are-lifetime-investments?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:00:10 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors For companies expanding beyond their home markets, growth across Asia rarely follows a straight line. Regulations vary, supply chains stretch across borders and capital needs evolve with shifting currencies. Hong Kong plays a critical role in simplifying this journey. Its connectivity to mainland China and its role as an international financial and trading centre make the city a natural command point for regional expansion. This is the space in which UOB Hong Kong operates. As the bank enters... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/reimagining-asean-future/article/3343125/beyond-banking-how-uob-hong-kong-supports-growth-across-asia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/reimagining-asean-future/article/3343125/beyond-banking-how-uob-hong-kong-supports-growth-across-asia?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:31:52 +0000 Morning Studio editors,Jacqueline Kot Morning Studio editors,Jacqueline Kot What makes an individual elite in their field? Victoria Tang-Owen, a Hong Kong designer and creative director who works across both fashion and culture, is on a mission to find answers to that question. She begins with a trip to Shanghai to meet Shangguan Zhe, the fashion designer behind the Chinese label Sankuanz. Launched in 2013, it is known for streetwear with a twist, offering designs drawn from thoughtful creative concepts. Accompanying Shangguan to Sankuanz’s new flagship store in... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/elite-equation/article/3342886/fashion-designer-shangguan-zhe-pushing-boundaries-and-breaking-habits-stay-ahead?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/elite-equation/article/3342886/fashion-designer-shangguan-zhe-pushing-boundaries-and-breaking-habits-stay-ahead?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:00:09 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors Schneider Electric, a French multinational energy technology company, established Hong Kong as one of its global hubs. From the city, it is helping integrate electrification, automation and digital intelligence across buildings, infrastructure and transport systems. “Hong Kong’s location at the heart of Asia, combined with its advanced infrastructure, digital maturity and globally experienced talent pool, provides a strong foundation for a scalable innovation ecosystem,” says Jonathan Chiu,... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/hong-kong-helps-businesses-grow/article/3341781/how-schneider-electric-powers-hong-kongs-ecosystem-innovation?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/hong-kong-helps-businesses-grow/article/3341781/how-schneider-electric-powers-hong-kongs-ecosystem-innovation?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:00:09 +0000 Morning Studio editors,Dominic Ngai Morning Studio editors,Dominic Ngai As the shifting geopolitical landscape and global economic uncertainties dominate headlines, businesses and governments around the world are keen to turn these large-scale challenges into growth opportunities while continuing to innovate. Last month’s China Conference 2025 in Hong Kong – the latest edition of the South China Morning Post’s annual forum, featuring numerous in-depth panel discussions, closed-door and virtual sessions – examined how Hong Kong’s unique strategic advantages can help... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/helping-smes-grow-globally/article/3320413/how-businesses-can-leverage-hong-kongs-advantages-expand-overseas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/helping-smes-grow-globally/article/3320413/how-businesses-can-leverage-hong-kongs-advantages-expand-overseas?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:00:28 +0000 Morning Studio editors,Dominic Ngai Morning Studio editors,Dominic Ngai Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way millions of people experience and connect with the world as computer systems that can copy intelligent human behaviour are growing more accessible, efficient and affordable – and increasingly embedded into our everyday work and leisure activities. Research tracking and interpreting major AI advances, investment surges, regulatory growth and adoption trends in this field has shown that people across China are embracing the potential of this... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/travel-leisure/topics/ai-driven-tourism-tomorrow/article/3343029/how-use-ai-will-help-travel-operators-transform-behaviour-holidaymakers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/travel-leisure/topics/ai-driven-tourism-tomorrow/article/3343029/how-use-ai-will-help-travel-operators-transform-behaviour-holidaymakers?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Feb 2026 04:00:09 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors Since its inception, the Shaw Prize has honoured individuals who have made recent groundbreaking contributions to modern civilisation through their academic and scientific work. It has enabled these scientists working in the fields of astronomy, life science and medicine, and mathematical sciences and their discoveries benefiting humankind to also inspire a new generation of innovators to make contributions to the world with their skills and talent. The prestigious annual international award was... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/innovations-humanity/article/3343053/new-shaw-prize-computer-science-category-honours-more-innovators-who-benefit-society?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/innovations-humanity/article/3343053/new-shaw-prize-computer-science-category-honours-more-innovators-who-benefit-society?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:00:11 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors Deepa Jivan has always had a strong creative drive. The London-born founder and CEO of J.Gordhan & Co has used that talent to build a successful business that specialises in designing and developing safe and sustainable arts and crafts products, stationery, lifestyle and educational products, including knitting and crochet kits, craft-themed gifts, stickers, painting-by-numbers and children’s party essentials. Her Hong Kong-based company creates new designs in-house and works with more than 80... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/helping-smes-grow-globally/article/3342076/how-standard-chartereds-sme-banking-helps-hong-kong-arts-and-crafts-design-firms-growth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/helping-smes-grow-globally/article/3342076/how-standard-chartereds-sme-banking-helps-hong-kong-arts-and-crafts-design-firms-growth?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:00:11 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors Cross-border payments, whether by individuals or large corporations, play a crucial role in today’s global economy, with many studies, including one by the World Economic Forum, the Switzerland-based non-profit foundation, estimating that their value will reach US$250 trillion by 2027 – an increase of 60 per cent in a decade. For Visa Direct, one of the world’s leading digital payment networks, which provides international money transfer services across Visa’s global network,... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/banking-finance/topics/seamless-global-payments/article/3341227/how-fintechs-facilitate-cross-border-payments-smes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/banking-finance/topics/seamless-global-payments/article/3341227/how-fintechs-facilitate-cross-border-payments-smes?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Feb 2026 04:00:39 +0000 Angie Hon,Kristie Ko,Dominic Ngai,Morning Studio editors Angie Hon,Kristie Ko,Dominic Ngai,Morning Studio editors Turning something you love into a thriving business is the dream of many people. And it is even more special when that passion passes down from one generation to the next. Beijing native Chen Lizhong is one of the lucky people who has had the chance to accomplish both. She is the founder and owner of Tiansai Vineyards, a boutique winery located in Bayingolin Mongol autonomous prefecture, also known as Bazhou, in China’s far-west Xinjiang region. “Owning a winery had been my dream for years... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/carrying-legacy/article/3341406/winery-owner-inspires-daughter-build-online-video-channel-and-take-chinese-wine-global?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/carrying-legacy/article/3341406/winery-owner-inspires-daughter-build-online-video-channel-and-take-chinese-wine-global?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Jan 2026 02:00:15 +0000 Morning Studio editors,Jamie Barys,Wing Chan,Gina Lee Morning Studio editors,Jamie Barys,Wing Chan,Gina Lee Special economic zones (SEZs) have long powered global growth by offering pro-business policies, streamlined regulations and infrastructure tailored to investors’ needs. Now, Southeast Asia is preparing to welcome a new high-profile entrant: the Johor-Singapore SEZ (JS-SEZ), a cross-border initiative announced in 2024 to deepen Malaysia-Singapore integration. For the JS-SEZ to succeed, strong execution is key, with financial institutions like UOB playing a central role. The bank is set to... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/reimagining-asean-future/article/3333340/why-all-eyes-are-johor-singapore-special-economic-zone?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/reimagining-asean-future/article/3333340/why-all-eyes-are-johor-singapore-special-economic-zone?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 21 Jan 2026 03:00:13 +0000 Morning Studio editors,Dominic Ngai Morning Studio editors,Dominic Ngai As globalisation and technological advancements continue to reshape the way we live and work, educational institutions must also evolve to help equip students with the right mindset and skills to tackle the challenges in our rapidly changing world. Academic innovation has been the guiding principle at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), in the city of Suzhou, in eastern China’s Jiangsu province, which is an international, research-focused joint venture between Xi’an Jiaotong University... https://www.scmp.com/native/news/hong-kong/education/topics/edtalk-xjtlu-2025-26/article/3339710/academic-innovation-can-help-budding-entrepreneurs-overcome-future-challenges?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/news/hong-kong/education/topics/edtalk-xjtlu-2025-26/article/3339710/academic-innovation-can-help-budding-entrepreneurs-overcome-future-challenges?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:08 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors Asia-Pacific’s most innovative emerging growth and mid-sized companies are expected to have a profound effect on the global economy as they expand their operations over the coming years. The growth potential is especially notable in mainland China, which accounts for more than 30 per cent of fast-growing companies in the region seeking cross-border opportunities, according to a KPMG report. Hong Kong’s strategic location serves as a crucial gateway between mainland China and the rest of the... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/banking-finance/topics/banking-cross-border-growth/article/3338917/streamlining-finance-strategy-international-growth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/banking-finance/topics/banking-cross-border-growth/article/3338917/streamlining-finance-strategy-international-growth?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 Jan 2026 02:00:11 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors Hong Kong’s hospitality sector is thriving in the wake of strategic measures to revitalise the tourism industry. Visitor numbers have risen by 17 per cent year on year, reaching 45 million between January and November, according to the Hong Kong Tourism Board. The increase is driven, in large part, by government efforts to promote the city as a premier destination for mega-events, including sporting fixtures featuring big-ticket international teams such as Liverpool and AC Milan, as well as... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/hong-kong-global-hub-talent/article/3337580/hong-kong-offers-world-opportunities-swiss-trained-hospitality-graduates?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/hong-kong-global-hub-talent/article/3337580/hong-kong-offers-world-opportunities-swiss-trained-hospitality-graduates?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 31 Dec 2025 02:00:10 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors Master puppeteers left an audience entranced with their spectacular lion dance as they pulled the strings of two marionettes resembling orange-and-gold lions while performing one of China’s most celebrated ancient art forms. The affectionate mother lion and her cub leapt and twirled nimbly across the stage as three puppeteers moved with elegant kung-fu-like precision, manipulating the marionettes’ movements with deft tugs on dozens of fine silk threads. It was a special performance of Ancient... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/arts/topics/chinese-culture-festival-2025/article/3337270/master-puppeteers-show-pulling-power-chinese-culture-festivals-mix-old-and-new?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/arts/topics/chinese-culture-festival-2025/article/3337270/master-puppeteers-show-pulling-power-chinese-culture-festivals-mix-old-and-new?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 29 Dec 2025 04:00:08 +0000 Reggie Ho,Morning Studio editors Reggie Ho,Morning Studio editors On a cold November evening in Paris, a steady flow of visitors entered the historic iron-and-glass dome of the Grand Palais, happy to swap the autumn chill outdoors for the enticing warm glow inside of 100 illuminated photographs – all taken by smartphone users. They were attending the opening of the Huawei Xmage Awards 2025 Ceremony and Annual Exhibition, featuring the best photos chosen from more than 743,000 entries in this year’s competition as “Xmage 100”, which was focused on visual... https://www.scmp.com/native/tech/topics/world-through-smartphone/article/3337324/creatives-show-how-smartphones-can-tell-our-life-story-one-photo?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/tech/topics/world-through-smartphone/article/3337324/creatives-show-how-smartphones-can-tell-our-life-story-one-photo?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:09 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors Education has long been considered one of the strongest forces for social progress, shaping safer, healthier and more equitable societies. But as the world changes, learning must evolve with it – a belief that is at the heart of the Yidan Prize, which recognises innovations with the power to transform education and bring lasting change for all. Established in 2016, the annual award honours and supports changemakers whose action-driven research and evidence-based practices are improving education... https://www.scmp.com/native/news/people-culture/topics/global-changemakers-education/article/3336852/how-years-yidan-prize-laureates-reshape-modern-literacy-and-skills-worldwide?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/news/people-culture/topics/global-changemakers-education/article/3336852/how-years-yidan-prize-laureates-reshape-modern-literacy-and-skills-worldwide?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 23 Dec 2025 04:05:08 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors Indonesia is pursuing one of the boldest economic visions in Asean, aiming to reach annual growth of 8 per cent by 2028. This ambitious target demands a significant shift in how the country produces, processes and exports goods. Downstreaming and logistics efficiency are at the heart of such efforts, and UOB Indonesia is working to channel the investment required to make that transformation possible. UOB launched its foreign direct investment (FDI) advisory unit in Indonesia in 2013, and has... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/reimagining-asean-future/article/3334855/uob-links-investors-projects-powering-indonesias-growing-economy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/reimagining-asean-future/article/3334855/uob-links-investors-projects-powering-indonesias-growing-economy?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 23 Dec 2025 03:00:09 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors Hong Kong stands at the crossroads of new opportunities shaped by a macroclimate of volatility, uncertainty and complexity. Now, its position as a superconnector between China and the world is more critical than ever. With this in mind, Standard Chartered’s inaugural Hong Kong Business Summit 2025 considered how best to reassert the city’s advantage to unlock the potential of emerging sectors and newer types of investment. It also looked at creating stronger links with enterprises in the Greater... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/banking-finance/topics/charting-hong-kongs-future/article/3336862/future-proofing-hong-kong-standard-chartered-business-summit-charts-next-chapter-growth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/banking-finance/topics/charting-hong-kongs-future/article/3336862/future-proofing-hong-kong-standard-chartered-business-summit-charts-next-chapter-growth?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:05:08 +0000 Morning Studio editors,Grace Brewer Morning Studio editors,Grace Brewer Set in The Karl Lagerfeld at the Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau, Mesa by José Avillez is a beacon of contemporary Portuguese cuisine on the Cotai Strip. Head chef Herlander Fernandes, who hails from the Coimbra district of Portugal, brings a personal touch to the menu that is rooted in tradition yet elevated by innovation. “Coimbra is known for its seafood and the iconic suckling pig, so my culinary journey began early, driven by a deep passion for cooking,” Fernandes says. “I pursued formal... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/100-top-tables/topics/culinary-legacy/article/3336784/mesa-jose-avillez-celebrates-artistry-portuguese-cuisine-macau?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/100-top-tables/topics/culinary-legacy/article/3336784/mesa-jose-avillez-celebrates-artistry-portuguese-cuisine-macau?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 22 Dec 2025 03:00:08 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors Artificial intelligence (AI) – computer systems that can copy intelligent human behaviour – is rapidly transforming our world. The growing use of smart technologies in our homes and businesses, including facial or image recognition, data analysis, language understanding, problem-solving, robots and self-driving vehicles, is helping to enhance traditional human capabilities. Hong Kong, recognised as an international finance centre with a stable digital infrastructure and hi-tech regional business... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/building-hong-kongs-future/article/3336568/hong-kongs-focus-ai-breakthroughs-entices-healthcare-and-robotics-firms?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/building-hong-kongs-future/article/3336568/hong-kongs-focus-ai-breakthroughs-entices-healthcare-and-robotics-firms?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 19 Dec 2025 04:00:18 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors The need for a flexible mindset, long-term investment and cooperation between Asian nations as the world embraces more sustainable ways to produce, distribute and consume energy were the key action points from top-level discussions involving policymakers and industry leaders. The three-day Energy Asia 2025 forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, hosted by the Malaysian energy company, Petronas, examined how Asia can meet its soaring energy needs while advancing its climate goals, a difficult balance... https://www.scmp.com/native/news/asia/topics/delivering-asias-energy-transition/article/3334205/energy-asia-2025-offers-clear-road-map-sustainable-global-net-zero-transition?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/news/asia/topics/delivering-asias-energy-transition/article/3334205/energy-asia-2025-offers-clear-road-map-sustainable-global-net-zero-transition?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 19 Dec 2025 04:00:13 +0000 Jacqueline Kot,Morning Studio editors Jacqueline Kot,Morning Studio editors “Do you know what this is, or what this might be – the dirty-looking one?” asks Oliver Haas, the head of sustainability – commercial and innovation at Cathay Pacific, holding up a laboratory bottle filled with dark, murky liquid. The bottle contains used cooking oil, Haas explains, which is one of the raw materials most widely used for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). “And this is SAF,” Haas says, holding up another sealed bottle filled with crystal-clear liquid. “It’s jet fuel –... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/climate-and-energy/topics/introducing-saf-air-passengers/article/3335286/cooking-oil-jet-fuel-cathay-pacific-shines-spotlight-saf?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/climate-and-energy/topics/introducing-saf-air-passengers/article/3335286/cooking-oil-jet-fuel-cathay-pacific-shines-spotlight-saf?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:00:09 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors How you choose your destination, pay for it, book a flight, stay in a hotel and enjoy memorable experiences during a holiday is changing – fast. Artificial intelligence (AI) and new tech are fundamentally transforming the travel sector, enabling better personalisation, seamless automation and enhanced operational efficiency for travellers and businesses worldwide. Innovations such as AI-driven travel assistants and predictive data systems are reshaping the customer experience at lightning speed.... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/travel-leisure/topics/ai-driven-tourism-tomorrow/article/3335585/journey-ahead-ai-paves-way-tourism-business-future?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/travel-leisure/topics/ai-driven-tourism-tomorrow/article/3335585/journey-ahead-ai-paves-way-tourism-business-future?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:00:09 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the world’s quiet but dependable engines that are driving growth – making up about 90 per cent of the business landscape in most economies, according to the World Bank. “Across Asia-Pacific, small and medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of local economies,” Rhidoi Krishnakumar, head of Visa Direct in Asia-Pacific, says. As these SMEs start to expand and look beyond their established domestic markets, they often seek payment providers that can... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/banking-finance/topics/seamless-global-payments/article/3334974/why-faster-friction-free-cross-border-payment-systems-help-smes-expand-their-horizons?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/banking-finance/topics/seamless-global-payments/article/3334974/why-faster-friction-free-cross-border-payment-systems-help-smes-expand-their-horizons?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:06:02 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors Thailand has set ambitious climate goals which include achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2065. These targets aim to transform one of Asia’s most fossil-fuel-dependent economies into a regional leader in clean growth. To attain these goals, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development estimates that Thailand will need US$22 billion for renewable energy investments between 2022 and 2037, as well as a further US$28 billion for energy... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/reimagining-asean-future/article/3333691/capital-funding-clean-green-credibility-uob-powers-thailands-net-zero-journey?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/reimagining-asean-future/article/3333691/capital-funding-clean-green-credibility-uob-powers-thailands-net-zero-journey?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Dec 2025 03:00:09 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors For any business hoping to drive growth in Asia, Hong Kong is the partner of choice. As a global business hub, the city continues to attract the world’s best and brightest to its shores with proactive efforts to build a diverse talent pool that ranks among the top in the world. By investing in targeted international talent acquisition initiatives, which underscore the government’s commitment to helping businesses access the best global hires, Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE), a platform that... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/hong-kong-global-hub-talent/article/3335131/building-long-term-careers-how-hktes-online-fairs-connect-global-talent-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/hong-kong-global-hub-talent/article/3335131/building-long-term-careers-how-hktes-online-fairs-connect-global-talent-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Dec 2025 04:00:10 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors As the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) prepares to host the fourth edition of Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) in December, ADGM – the city’s international financial centre and economic free zone, formerly known as Abu Dhabi Global Market – is deepening collaboration and enhancing connectivity with Asia’s capital markets. Over the past year, ADGM’s activities and influence have made their mark across mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan, forging partnerships that strengthen... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/bridging-asia-and-middle-east/article/3334978/abu-dhabi-financial-bridge-between-asia-and-middle-east?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/bridging-asia-and-middle-east/article/3334978/abu-dhabi-financial-bridge-between-asia-and-middle-east?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Dec 2025 02:00:14 +0000 Morning Studio editors,Dominic Ngai,Wing Chan,Gina Lee Morning Studio editors,Dominic Ngai,Wing Chan,Gina Lee In a 2018 speech at the Singapore University of Technology and Design, Lee Hsien Loong, the city state’s prime minister at the time, told students about how design has played a critical role in Singapore’s development since its independence in 1965. “Singapore is a nation by design,” he said. “Nothing we have today is natural, or happened by itself. Somebody thought about it, made it happen.” Over the past 60 years, Singapore has devised many creative solutions to improve the lives of its... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/nation-design/article/3333631/nation-design-how-singapores-creative-spirit-drives-its-development?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/nation-design/article/3333631/nation-design-how-singapores-creative-spirit-drives-its-development?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:32:05 +0000 Kristie Ko,Jacqueline Kot,Morning Studio editors Kristie Ko,Jacqueline Kot,Morning Studio editors Reflecting on the 30 years she has spent researching Macanese cooking, university lecturer and writer Annabel Jackson says: “I wonder whether a more helpful way to define Macanese cuisine is to see it as a product of the domestic kitchen, cooked by different women of different nationalities.” Jackson has published several books on Macau and its cuisine, which is known as the world’s first fusion food. When asked what ingredient can be used to represent Macau’s culinary heritage, she chooses... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/spice-life/article/3334371/food-writer-explores-tamarinds-subtle-significant-role-macaus-culinary-history?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/spice-life/article/3334371/food-writer-explores-tamarinds-subtle-significant-role-macaus-culinary-history?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 01 Dec 2025 04:00:08 +0000 Reggie Ho,Wing Chan,Morning Studio editors Reggie Ho,Wing Chan,Morning Studio editors When talking about Mongolia, what may first come to mind are its vast steppes, traditional yurts and nomadic culture. While all those elements continue to represent much of this expansive country, signs of its future evolution can be found beneath the surface. Mongolia sits on top of massive mining wealth, which includes 61.4 million tonnes of copper, 1.84 billion tonnes of iron ore and 33.4 billion tonnes of coal, according to government figures. Although its first major modern mine, the... https://www.scmp.com/native/economy/topics/mongolias-fast-track-future/article/3334165/mongolia-hopes-get-track-economic-prosperity-new-rail-links?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/economy/topics/mongolias-fast-track-future/article/3334165/mongolia-hopes-get-track-economic-prosperity-new-rail-links?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 28 Nov 2025 03:06:24 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors One of the few certainties in an uncertain world is the need to maintain a competitive advantage. With the world facing unprecedented unpredictability amid rapidly shifting geopolitical, technological and economic forces, planning for tomorrow’s workforce is critical. In this landscape, public and private sector collaborations are a model for success and central to Hong Kong Talent Engage’s (HKTE) efforts to attract international talent to the city. A government-backed office under the Labour... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/hong-kong-global-hub-capital/article/3334166/go-west-hong-kong-looks-europe-engage-top-talent?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/hong-kong-global-hub-capital/article/3334166/go-west-hong-kong-looks-europe-engage-top-talent?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Nov 2025 08:00:11 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors The rapid and enthusiastic adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is already having a seismic effect on industries around the world, enabling new efficiencies and bringing fundamental change to the way organisations plan and operate. Importantly, but perhaps not yet widely recognised, the impact of this tech revolution is also being seen in many areas of the natural resources sector – including mining, oil and gas, chemicals and building materials – where the latest advances are reshaping core... https://www.scmp.com/native/tech/topics/technological-game-changers/article/3333917/ai-transforms-global-mining-power-generation-and-chemicals-industries?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/tech/topics/technological-game-changers/article/3333917/ai-transforms-global-mining-power-generation-and-chemicals-industries?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Nov 2025 04:00:11 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors Asia is at the forefront of one of the largest wealth transitions in history. An estimated US$5.8 trillion of wealth is expected to pass from high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) founding generations to their successors by 2030, structurally transforming the way they preserve, enhance and transfer their wealth. Yet for many family-owned businesses, succession planning can be an emotive topic. Intergenerational wealth transfer goes beyond the passing down of assets – it is about... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/banking-finance/topics/insuring-future-family-wealth/article/3333090/legacy-planning-insuring-wealth-lasts-generations?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/banking-finance/topics/insuring-future-family-wealth/article/3333090/legacy-planning-insuring-wealth-lasts-generations?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Nov 2025 03:00:17 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors Start-ups that offer solutions to global problems involving organic waste disposal, protein food shortages and health problems affecting babies and pregnant women are heading to southern China to achieve their goals. They are setting up in the special economic district of Qianhai, within the Greater Bay Area (GBA), which comprises Hong Kong, Macau, Shenzhen and eight other mainland Chinese cities. Qianhai, or Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone, was created in... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/chinas-gba-innovation-hub/article/3333331/young-tech-entrepreneurs-enticed-southern-chinas-innovation-hub-qianhai?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/chinas-gba-innovation-hub/article/3333331/young-tech-entrepreneurs-enticed-southern-chinas-innovation-hub-qianhai?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Nov 2025 04:00:10 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors As appetite for investments in private markets grows among high-net-worth (HNW) individuals, these markets – once the preserve of large institutions and the ultra-rich – are becoming more accessible to a broader range of investors. This shift is being driven by innovation and the growing capabilities of private banks. According to HSBC Private Bank’s “Global Entrepreneurial Wealth Report 2025”, 46 per cent of the 3,083 entrepreneurs surveyed across 15 markets said they invest equally in both... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/investing-private-markets/article/3333039/private-markets-open-new-frontiers-investors?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/investing-private-markets/article/3333039/private-markets-open-new-frontiers-investors?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 19 Nov 2025 03:00:08 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors As a transformational force in global urban development, Cityscape Global is shaping the future of urban living through the next generation of city innovators, investors and designers. From November 17 to 20, the definitive platform for international investors seeking entry into the Saudi Arabian market will return to the kingdom’s capital, with this year’s event attracting more than 450 exhibitors, over 500 speakers, and visitors from more than 120 countries. Last year, the Riyadh-based,... https://www.scmp.com/native/property/topics/riyadhs-real-estate-showcase/article/3332566/cityscape-global-2025-worlds-leading-real-estate-marketplace?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/property/topics/riyadhs-real-estate-showcase/article/3332566/cityscape-global-2025-worlds-leading-real-estate-marketplace?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 14 Nov 2025 05:00:10 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors According to The Global Financial Centres Index 38, Hong Kong ranks third among the world’s leading financial centres this year, behind New York and London. These top-tier hubs form the backbone of global finance, linking investors, banks and markets through systems that allow capital to move safely and efficiently. Hong Kong’s position among them rests not only in its open market and strategic location, but also in the strength of its financial infrastructure. Behind the city’s stock and bond... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/hong-kong-helps-businesses-grow/article/3332142/how-euroclear-driving-global-financial-innovation-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/hong-kong-helps-businesses-grow/article/3332142/how-euroclear-driving-global-financial-innovation-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 13 Nov 2025 04:00:10 +0000