https://www.scmp.com/rss/508620/feed Pauline Yeung is programme director at the Asia Business Council. She began her career at Morgan Stanley and previously served as political assistant to Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury in the Hong Kong SAR government. She is an arts enthusiast, a proud polyglot, and a keen observer of international affairs. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Earlier this month, an elite group of chairmen and CEOs from some of the largest financial institutions in the world gathered in Hong Kong for the Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit, rubbing shoulders, discussing top-of-mind issues and enjoying dinner at M+, Hong Kong’s new museum of visual culture. While the high-level event showcased the glamorous side of Hong Kong as an international financial centre, there are multiple channels through which finance can be unleashed as a force for... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3199353/how-hong-kongs-reboot-global-financial-centre-can-improve-lives-city?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3199353/how-hong-kongs-reboot-global-financial-centre-can-improve-lives-city?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Nov 2022 08:30:11 +0000 In light of the need to rebuild Hong Kong’s international image, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has vowed to step up global promotion of the city’s achievements. His efforts will include exploring new channels for communication and sending delegations abroad to speak about Hong Kong’s strengths as a global hub for finance, business and culture, with an emphasis on “telling Hong Kong and China stories well”. The Monetary Authority has invited global financial leaders to a high-level dialogue... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3188965/work-universities-overseas-tell-hong-kongs-story-world?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3188965/work-universities-overseas-tell-hong-kongs-story-world?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 16 Aug 2022 03:30:28 +0000 With Hong Kong set to welcome a new administration, it is an opportune time to rethink the city’s role and value proposition to China and the world. As an international hub for business and finance, Hong Kong’s connections with the United States and Europe will continue to be important. But there is also an opportunity for Hong Kong to strengthen ties with Japan and South Korea and participate in the multifaceted dimensions of fostering friendly relations in East Asia. Japan and South Korea have... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3174641/three-reasons-hong-kongs-next-government-should-strengthen-ties?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3174641/three-reasons-hong-kongs-next-government-should-strengthen-ties?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 Apr 2022 08:30:16 +0000 One characteristic of small, open, advanced economies like Switzerland and Singapore is a recognition of the importance of a multilingual workforce for economic competitiveness. Switzerland has four official languages – German, French, Italian and Romansh – while Singapore also has four official languages – English, Malay, Mandarin and Tamil. Hong Kong’s official languages are Chinese and English, which are arguably among the most important languages for the 21st century. The case for promoting... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3156201/hong-kongs-language-advantage-good-business-tech-can-make-it-better?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3156201/hong-kongs-language-advantage-good-business-tech-can-make-it-better?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 Nov 2021 01:15:10 +0000 At a time when wealth inequality is recognised as one of the underlying causes of tension and despair in Hong Kong, the government is stepping up efforts to promote the city as a family office hub for ultra-high net worth individuals. InvestHK is setting up a dedicated global team to provide one-stop services for family offices, while the Securities and Futures Commission has issued guidelines that clarify licensing requirements. The family office ecosystem in Hong Kong does generate direct and... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3137227/how-hong-kongs-family-offices-can-use-impact-investing-help-fight?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3137227/how-hong-kongs-family-offices-can-use-impact-investing-help-fight?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:30:00 +0000 A recent article in the Financial Times described how the pandemic is fuelling a desire among young people to give back to their communities, resulting in higher demand for public-sector careers in countries ranging from India to Britain. Given that the Covid-19 crisis unfolded against a complex and evolving geopolitical backdrop, it appears that there may also be a stronger interest in diplomatic careers, since they offer a way to combine public service with a passion for international... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3130158/how-young-hongkongers-can-serve-their-country-and-find-meaning?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3130158/how-young-hongkongers-can-serve-their-country-and-find-meaning?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 20 Apr 2021 22:45:08 +0000 This is the second year that the coronavirus has hit Hong Kong Arts Month, which is normally held in March and features a sumptuous feast of events in the visual and performing arts. While there is no question that the overall cultural sector has suffered because of the pandemic, individual segments of the commercial art market have been remarkably resilient.  True to its DNA as a financial capital, record-breaking sales helped Hong Kong become the second-largest contemporary art auction market... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3125498/how-hong-kongs-coronavirus-pandemic-recovery-can-draw-arts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3125498/how-hong-kongs-coronavirus-pandemic-recovery-can-draw-arts?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 Mar 2021 01:45:15 +0000 There is no shortage of critics of the era of virtual learning ushered in by the Covid-19 pandemic. Zoom fatigue is common. Mental stress is on the rise. The human element gives way to feelings of isolation. The digital divide means those from disadvantaged backgrounds are being left behind. But the melding of education and technology is here to stay, and its merits are just beginning to be understood. Apart from ensuring digital access, governments should align fiscal policy and financial... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3121850/marriage-education-and-technology-silver-lining-amid-coronavirus?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3121850/marriage-education-and-technology-silver-lining-amid-coronavirus?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:00:13 +0000 Covid-19 has brought many challenges to the global public sector, among them a need to rethink whether firefighting roles and responsibilities in a pandemic should hinge on a conventional understanding of labour division. Such thinking suggests that while each department should do its part, health officials ought to lead us out of the coronavirus pandemic. In fact, in the rarefied world of government funds, some argue that public investors should focus solely on investing, not only because... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3118286/covid-19-crisis-shows-sovereign-wealth-funds-have-role-goes-beyond?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3118286/covid-19-crisis-shows-sovereign-wealth-funds-have-role-goes-beyond?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 Jan 2021 10:45:13 +0000