https://www.scmp.com/rss/510591/feed Yanni joined the Post in 2021. She has a bachelor’s degree in communication and majored in international journalism. Previously, she worked at Reuters covering Hong Kong political news including the enactment of the national security law. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Yanni Chow Yanni Chow A Hongkonger named BYL felt that people in the city often complained too much and were too shy about praising others. “I realised there are a lot of good, little things happening every day,” BYL said. But he pointed out that many people took these positive moments for granted, and he found this to be “very unbalanced”. “In the Chinese community, people are rather stingy with praise,” said BYL, who prefers to only share his nickname. To encourage people to praise each other more often, he started... https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/big-read/article/3242268/why-not-give-praise-instagram-page-asks-hongkongers-show-appreciation-people-around-them?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/big-read/article/3242268/why-not-give-praise-instagram-page-asks-hongkongers-show-appreciation-people-around-them?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Nov 2023 22:15:15 +0000 Yanni Chow Yanni Chow It doesn’t matter how old you are – even young people can make a big difference! Don’t underestimate these meet five incredible teens from around of the world who are doing extraordinary things to help the environment, explore the world and stand up for what’s right. Haaziq Kazi The 17-year-old from India is so passionate about keeping the environment clean that he designed a model for an intelligent ship that can remove plastic waste from the ocean. The ship is called Ervis. The young innovator... https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/big-read/article/3241563/5-teens-around-world-who-are-young-trailblazers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/big-read/article/3241563/5-teens-around-world-who-are-young-trailblazers?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 19 Nov 2023 22:15:11 +0000 Yanni Chow Yanni Chow In 2015, Ivy Tse Yuen-yee founded a shelter for Hong Kong’s stray animals, called House of Joy and Mercy. Since then, she has helped many abandoned dogs and cats find their homes. Tse still remembers taking in two dogs, Wong Wong and Pearl. In 2021, their owners had to give them up after the government’s development plans forced them to leave their village in the New Territories. They had to move to a building where they could not bring their beloved pets. At first, the owners visited Wong Wong... https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/big-read/article/3239018/house-joy-and-mercy-shelter-provides-home-away-home-hong-kong-abandoned-dogs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/big-read/article/3239018/house-joy-and-mercy-shelter-provides-home-away-home-hong-kong-abandoned-dogs?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Oct 2023 22:15:24 +0000 Yanni Chow Yanni Chow SCMP Young Post · ‘Accidentally Wes Anderson’ celebrates the vibrancy of everyday life Pastel hues, symmetrical styling, retro-chic – these words are synonymous with the aesthetics of American director Wes Anderson. The celebrated filmmaker, known for films like Isle of Dogs (2018), Moonrise Kingdom (2012), and Fantastic Mr Fox (2009), is famous for infusing his films with nostalgia, vibrant visuals and eccentric characters. This unique style inspired Anderson aficionado Wally Koval and his... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/features/article/3234515/accidentally-wes-anderson-instagram-account-wants-you-find-vibrancy-and-nostalgia-everyday-life?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/features/article/3234515/accidentally-wes-anderson-instagram-account-wants-you-find-vibrancy-and-nostalgia-everyday-life?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 17 Sep 2023 06:00:16 +0000 Yanni Chow Yanni Chow SCMP Young Post · Listen to the story: House of Joy and Mercy Ivy Tse Yuen-yee, the founder of an animal shelter, still remembers picking up two mongrels, Wong Wong and Pearl, from their owners’ homes two years ago. The dogs originally belonged to a family who lived in a village in the New Territories. But under government development plans, this family – along with other villagers in the area – was forced to abandon their home. Wong Wong and Pearl’s owners moved to a flat in a building where... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3233835/woof-under-one-roof-house-joy-and-mercy-shelters-dogs-abandoned-owners-leave-villages-under?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3233835/woof-under-one-roof-house-joy-and-mercy-shelters-dogs-abandoned-owners-leave-villages-under?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 10 Sep 2023 23:30:20 +0000 Yanni Chow Yanni Chow Maggie Tsang Ka-yi felt heartbroken when she said goodbye to her students on the last day of a summer camp for underprivileged pupils in Hong Kong. “When I was saying bye to the students, they even said to me ‘see you tomorrow’, but there was no tomorrow,” shared the 25-year-old teacher. “It was sad, but it was great to see that they really enjoyed the camp.” What is SPICE? SPICE stands for Summer Programme for Immersion in Communicative English. It is a non-profit summer camp that was founded... https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/big-read/article/3233444/english-summer-camp-helps-underprivileged-pupils-learn-language-while-having-fun?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/big-read/article/3233444/english-summer-camp-helps-underprivileged-pupils-learn-language-while-having-fun?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 10 Sep 2023 22:00:18 +0000 Yanni Chow Yanni Chow Maggie Tsang Ka-yi recalled the heartbreak of saying goodbye to her students on the last day of an English immersion summer programme for underprivileged pupils in Hong Kong. “When I was saying bye to the students, they even said to me ‘see you tomorrow’, but there was no tomorrow,” shared the 25-year-old programme supervisor. “It was sad, but it was great to see that they really enjoyed the camp.” Summer Programme for Immersion in Communicative English, or SPICE, is a non-profit programme... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3231307/english-immersion-summer-camp-hong-kong-uses-interactive-learning-engage-underprivileged-pupils?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3231307/english-immersion-summer-camp-hong-kong-uses-interactive-learning-engage-underprivileged-pupils?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Aug 2023 10:57:52 +0000 Yanni Chow,Stanley Le Yanni Chow,Stanley Le Four months since Hong Kong lifted its mask mandate, 17-year-old Melody Ma still wears one every day, not to shield herself from disease, but to hide. “I want to control how much of myself I reveal to others and avoid the possibility of negative comments,” said the student from Carmel Pak U Secondary School. The teen is not alone in her fear of removing her mask. This month, the Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service published a survey which found that more than 80 per cent of the 2,500... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3228511/masking-social-anxiety-why-some-hong-kong-teens-still-use-face-coverings-need-time-adjust-new-normal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3228511/masking-social-anxiety-why-some-hong-kong-teens-still-use-face-coverings-need-time-adjust-new-normal?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 22 Jul 2023 04:00:14 +0000 Yanni Chow Yanni Chow When the world started social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic, it became a struggle to keep in touch with colleagues and classmates. Hong Kong singer Jaime Cheung Tin-wing knows that feeling all too well. “When you’re working from home, you will take a nap, take lunch a little longer,” the 26-year-old said, explaining how tough it would be to get her coworkers’ attention. But even after social-distancing rules were relaxed, Cheung realised the frustration that came with chasing after... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/music/article/3228411/how-hong-kong-indie-singer-jaime-cheung-forges-her-own-path-while-staying-grounded-simple-joys-music?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/music/article/3228411/how-hong-kong-indie-singer-jaime-cheung-forges-her-own-path-while-staying-grounded-simple-joys-music?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Jul 2023 02:00:19 +0000 The moment Gwyneth Tajanlangit Singculan received her results for Hong Kong’s university entrance exams on Wednesday morning, she called her mum to share the good news. The Filipino student scored 25 points across her best five subjects in the Diploma of Secondary Education exams, which secured a conditional offer on the landscape studies course at the University of Hong Kong. The 19-year-old was among 48,762 candidates who sat the exams between April 21 and May 18. A day before she received her... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3228249/hong-kong-dse-2023-ethnic-minority-special-needs-students-look-future-after-earning-university?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3228249/hong-kong-dse-2023-ethnic-minority-special-needs-students-look-future-after-earning-university?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:43:13 +0000 Yanni Chow Yanni Chow Many of Hong Kong’s Form Six students are on edge right now, anxiously awaiting the results of the Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) university entrance exam, which will be released on Wednesday. Singer-songwriter Sabrina Cheung remembers the feeling all too well. The night before she received her results, the then-Wa Ying College student lay awake in bed, dreading the next day. “I literally could not sleep,” the 29-year-old singer said, recalling the moment from 2012. Winka Chan’s journey... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3227580/you-are-not-alone-hong-kong-singer-songwriter-sabrina-cheung-offers-support-dse-candidates-new-song?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3227580/you-are-not-alone-hong-kong-singer-songwriter-sabrina-cheung-offers-support-dse-candidates-new-song?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:21 +0000 SCMP,Kelly Fung,Yanni Chow,Hazel Luo,Andee Capellan,Stanley Le SCMP,Kelly Fung,Yanni Chow,Hazel Luo,Andee Capellan,Stanley Le Twenty-three students in Hong Kong attained a perfect score in the International Baccalaureate (IB) exams this year, down from 93 in 2022, with the awarding body saying the distribution of grades was back to pre-pandemic levels. The more than 70 per cent decline in the number of top scorers locally was in line with the global trend. Only 179 candidates achieved full marks, compared with 640 last year. A total of 2,275 students in Hong Kong and 179,917 worldwide received their results for the... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3226716/ib-2023-23-hong-kong-students-attain-perfect-score-international-baccalaureate-exams?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3226716/ib-2023-23-hong-kong-students-attain-perfect-score-international-baccalaureate-exams?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 06 Jul 2023 03:24:26 +0000 Even as the two 18-metre rubber ducks have left Hong Kong, they have waddled their way into our hearts. Why not take the opportunity to learn some idioms inspired by these adorable birds? 1. Duck out Meaning: to leave quickly or secretly Example: My friend wanted to duck out after the first 10 minutes of the movie because it was so boring! 2. Get your ducks in a row Meaning: to be well prepared or well organised for something that is going to happen Example: They should have got their ducks in a... https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/big-read/article/3226100/7-duck-idioms-help-you-get-swim-things?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/big-read/article/3226100/7-duck-idioms-help-you-get-swim-things?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 28 Jun 2023 07:42:12 +0000 Yanni Chow Yanni Chow SCMP Young Post · Listen to the story: Stuck in Here A peaceful shot shows a bearded man herding his animals under a blue sky; another reveals two kids splashing around in an inflatable flamingo. These pictures taken by Yahontov Oleksii seem as if they are from an idyllic landscape, but the young Ukrainian snapped them on bike rides in between alarms signalling the potential of a missile attack. “[A bike ride] sometimes helps to distract myself from everything that is happening in our country... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/global/article/3225219/stuck-here-instagram-page-features-photos-ukrainian-youth-showing-daily-life-under-war?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/global/article/3225219/stuck-here-instagram-page-features-photos-ukrainian-youth-showing-daily-life-under-war?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 25 Jun 2023 06:00:18 +0000 Yanni Chow Yanni Chow Even as the two giant rubber ducks have left Hong Kong, they have waddled their way into our hearts. Why not use the opportunity to learn some idioms inspired by these adorable yellow creatures? 1. Duck soup Meaning: something that is easy to do or accomplish Example: Fixing the car will be duck soup for anyone with the right tools. 2. All duck or no dinner Meaning: all or nothing Example: We’ve got one last chance to secure an investor for the company, so it’s all duck or no dinner with this... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3224623/10-duck-idioms-help-you-get-swim-things-your-next-essay?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3224623/10-duck-idioms-help-you-get-swim-things-your-next-essay?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 Jun 2023 11:00:19 +0000 Yanni Chow Yanni Chow SCMP Young Post · Listen to the story: Divorced dads Ever since his son was born five years ago, Tony* has been by his child’s side tending to his needs. The two have been inseparable – playing soccer together, going to the beach and talking about cars. “We do everything together, even eating, taking a shower,” the 30-year-old said. “[There] was not a moment that I’m away from my son.” For Father’s Day, he plans to take his five-year-old to church before attending a craft workshop... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3223581/struggles-divorced-fathers-hong-kong-custody-battles-show-they-can-also-care-their-children?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3223581/struggles-divorced-fathers-hong-kong-custody-battles-show-they-can-also-care-their-children?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 11 Jun 2023 23:30:09 +0000 Yanni Chow Yanni Chow Have some thoughts on this issue? Send us your response (no more than 300 words) by filling out this form or emailing yp@scmp.com by June 7 at 11.59pm. We’ll publish the best response next week. Observe and read Have you noticed warning labels on cigarettes like those shown in the picture? Based on the news snippet, what could be the reasons that warning labels must appear on individual cigarettes? News snippet Associated Press Canada will soon become the first country in the world where... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/your-voice/article/3222695/lens-canada-will-be-first-country-where-warning-labels-appear-individual-cigarettes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/your-voice/article/3222695/lens-canada-will-be-first-country-where-warning-labels-appear-individual-cigarettes?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 03 Jun 2023 23:00:11 +0000 Yanni Chow Yanni Chow SCMP Young Post · Instagram account encourages Hongkongers to show their praise It was a typical morning on a normal weekday when BYL* went for breakfast at his usual fast-food restaurant in Kwun Tong last month. The packed eatery was busier than usual. After finishing his meal, he went to the counter to ask for a napkin. The 30-year-old remembered seeing the staff member, Cindy, holding a cup of Coke in her left hand while using her right hand to balance a tray as she chatted with customers... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3222772/hong-kong-instagram-account-wants-you-show-your-praise-how-do-it-and-why?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3222772/hong-kong-instagram-account-wants-you-show-your-praise-how-do-it-and-why?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 03 Jun 2023 06:00:21 +0000 Yanni Chow Yanni Chow As Hong Kong gets back on its feet after the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2023 Student of the Year (SOTY) Awards are an opportunity to recognise young leaders for helping the community through the tough times, the organisers have said. Entering their 42nd year, the prestigious awards continue their legacy to scout for the next generation of young leaders in the hope of helping them to further their cause and goals in life. The annual awards have chosen the theme “Take action to drive positive change”... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3221926/hong-kong-honour-young-leaders-contributions-during-covid-19-annual-student-year-awards?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3221926/hong-kong-honour-young-leaders-contributions-during-covid-19-annual-student-year-awards?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 26 May 2023 08:07:49 +0000 As Hong Kong gets back on its feet after the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2023 Student of the Year (SOTY) Awards are an opportunity to recognise young leaders for helping the community through the tough times, the organisers have said. Entering their 42nd year, the prestigious awards continue their legacy to scout for the next generation of young leaders in the hope of helping them to further their cause and goals in life. The annual awards have chosen the theme “Take action to drive positive change”... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3221853/hong-kong-honour-young-leaders-contributions-city-during-pandemic-annual-student-year-awards?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3221853/hong-kong-honour-young-leaders-contributions-city-during-pandemic-annual-student-year-awards?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 26 May 2023 02:00:14 +0000 Yanni Chow Yanni Chow Animations from Pixar may be a big part of many people’s childhood, but they are not only for kids. In fact, often when we rewatch these seemingly naive cartoons as we grow older, we get inspired by the dialogue. Here are 10 quotes from Pixar that warm our hearts and teach us lessons in life. Just keep swimming Context: One of the most notable lines by Dory from Finding Nemo, the idea of “just keep swimming” gives us the hope we need to reach our goal – to finish strong, and to persevere through... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/article/3221297/10-inspiring-idioms-pixar-films-encanto-finding-nemo?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/article/3221297/10-inspiring-idioms-pixar-films-encanto-finding-nemo?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 23 May 2023 04:00:12 +0000 Yanni Chow Yanni Chow SCMP Young Post · Listen to the story: Sahal Zaman It all started two years ago at a community centre in Kwai Chung where Sahal Zaman often spent his after-school hours doing homework and playing with other kids. One day, the primary school student was told by a worker at the centre that someone would be observing him and 20 other kids during a few play sessions. “I went because I thought, well, it is just playing,” recalled the 11-year-old, who was born in Pakistan and moved to Hong Kong with... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3221228/child-actor-sahal-zaman-award-winning-role-sunny-side-street-being-good-friends-anthony-wong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3221228/child-actor-sahal-zaman-award-winning-role-sunny-side-street-being-good-friends-anthony-wong?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 21 May 2023 23:30:13 +0000 Wearing a burgundy suit and a nervous smile, 11-year-old Sahal Zaman last month became the first South Asian actor to win best new performer at the Hong Kong Film Awards after receiving the prize from Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh. “I love acting very much, can everyone please go watch The Sunny Side of the Street in theatres?” he said during his acceptance speech. Starring Zaman as its lead character, the movie tells the story of a Hong Kong-born Pakistani boy from a family of refugees... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3221258/sunny-side-street-star-sahal-zaman-talks-about-journey-hong-kongs-big-screen-after-historic-win?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3221258/sunny-side-street-star-sahal-zaman-talks-about-journey-hong-kongs-big-screen-after-historic-win?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 21 May 2023 04:00:09 +0000 Yanni Chow Yanni Chow A total of 4,646 candidates sat for the history paper under Hong Kong’s Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) exams on Monday, with a tutor and test taker agreeing that the previously controversial paper was “relatively easy” this year with no contentious questions reported. The exam was one of the remaining elective subjects during the city’s month-long university entrance exam period. According to Lori Tsang, a history tutor at Beacon College, this year’s paper was easier compared to previous... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3220635/dse-2023-history-exam-relatively-easy-no-controversial-questions-about-hong-kong-politics?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3220635/dse-2023-history-exam-relatively-easy-no-controversial-questions-about-hong-kong-politics?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 15 May 2023 12:20:40 +0000 Yanni Chow Yanni Chow SCMP Young Post · Listen to the story: Neon master and actor Some 30 years ago, Wu Chi-kai – 18 at the time – took a temporary job making neon signs at his father’s company just to do something useful with his summer. “At first, it was really just a summer job, nothing permanent, but the boss wanted more young faces to join the industry,” the 56-year-old craftsman recalled. Thirty-eight years later, Wu has stayed in the industry, watching as government rules and new technology have made Hong... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3220377/neon-master-and-actor-he-trained-light-never-goes-out-cast-light-hong-kongs-fading-neon-sign?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3220377/neon-master-and-actor-he-trained-light-never-goes-out-cast-light-hong-kongs-fading-neon-sign?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 14 May 2023 23:30:21 +0000 Reuters,Yanni Chow Reuters,Yanni Chow Have some thoughts on this issue? Send us your response (no more than 300 words) by filling out this form or emailing yp@scmp.com by May 17 at 11.59pm. We’ll publish the best response next week. Observe and read Do you recognise the man in the picture? Based on the news snippet, what reasons could he have for stepping down from his job? News snippet Reuters Twitter CEO Elon Musk said last Thursday that he had found a new chief executive officer (CEO) for the social media platform. “Excited... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/your-voice/article/3220312/lens-twitter-owner-elon-musk-announces-he-stepping-down-ceo-easing-concerns-tesla-investors?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/your-voice/article/3220312/lens-twitter-owner-elon-musk-announces-he-stepping-down-ceo-easing-concerns-tesla-investors?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 14 May 2023 23:00:09 +0000 Yanni Chow Yanni Chow SCMP Young Post · Listen to the story: Dyspraxia When Joanne Yin’s son won an essay contest in Grade One, the pupil was told to rewrite it neatly so it could be showcased – but this was no easy task for him. “He must have written it five or six times. And it still looked so bad. It was illegible,” the 41-year-old mum said. “I was very frustrated.” She recalled other difficulties he faced when he was younger: struggling to sit “properly”, using his hands to eat and falling behind his peers when... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3219548/hong-kong-children-dyspraxia-coordination-disorder-need-screenings-and-resources-move-forward?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3219548/hong-kong-children-dyspraxia-coordination-disorder-need-screenings-and-resources-move-forward?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 07 May 2023 23:30:08 +0000 Reuters,Yanni Chow Reuters,Yanni Chow Have some thoughts on this issue? Send us your response (no more than 300 words) by filling out this form or emailing yp@scmp.com by May 10 at 11.59pm. We’ll publish the best response next week. Observe and read Do you recognise the place in the picture? Based on the news snippet, why is the UN hoping for talks? News snippet Reuters The United Nations pressed Sudan’s warring factions to guarantee safe passage of humanitarian aid after six trucks were looted and air strikes in the capital... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/your-voice/article/3219526/lens-un-pressures-sudans-warring-generals-after-aid-looted?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/your-voice/article/3219526/lens-un-pressures-sudans-warring-generals-after-aid-looted?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 07 May 2023 03:00:13 +0000 Hong Kong pupils taking the Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) exams have said most of the elective subjects they had over the last week were “manageable” and without major surprises. About 47,500 DSE candidates moved on to their elective subjects this week and completed the bulk of science and finance-related exams on Friday after an emotionally charged first round of tests. The elective subjects tested included economics, chemistry, biology, and business and accounting and financial studies... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3219560/second-week-hong-kongs-dse-exams-springs-no-major-surprises-after-tough-first-round-pupil-and-tutors?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3219560/second-week-hong-kongs-dse-exams-springs-no-major-surprises-after-tough-first-round-pupil-and-tutors?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 06 May 2023 02:00:24 +0000 Doris Wai,Kelly Fung,Sue Ng,Yanni Chow Doris Wai,Kelly Fung,Sue Ng,Yanni Chow The second week of the month-long Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) examinations concluded on Friday, with about 47,500 candidates sitting the bulk of the science and finance-related elective subjects. Subjects tested this week included economics; chemistry; biology and business, accounting and financial studies (BAFs). Apart from chemistry, which was slightly more challenging than in the past, most candidates found the remaining subjects manageable and on par with previous years. Miranda Li... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/article/3219572/dse-2023-check-out-round-economics-biology-and-other-papers-you-did-week?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/article/3219572/dse-2023-check-out-round-economics-biology-and-other-papers-you-did-week?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 May 2023 12:09:19 +0000 Yanni Chow,Doris Wai Yanni Chow,Doris Wai Use of extracts from Michelle Obama’s memoir in the English reading paper of this year’s university entrance exams should not have been a surprise for candidates, Hong Kong teachers and tutors said after scores of pupils who found the test too tough turned their anger on the former US first lady. Students flocked to Obama’s Instagram account to show their frustration after the exam last Friday. The reading comprehension part of the exam used excerpts on how her mother and great-aunt shaped her... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3218384/hong-kong-teachers-say-dse-english-exam-candidates-should-not-have-been-shocked-excerpts-michelle?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3218384/hong-kong-teachers-say-dse-english-exam-candidates-should-not-have-been-shocked-excerpts-michelle?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:29:31 +0000 Yanni Chow Yanni Chow Pencils scribble furiously in a race against the clock – most students taking the Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) history exam know the fear of running out of time. But don’t worry – we’ve got your back. With the history exam to be held on May 15, Young Post asked Beacon College’s history tutor, Lori Tsang, for advice on approaching this tough paper. Hot topics The star tutor said these topics were likely to appear on the exam this year: Paper 1: modernisation of the Nanjing government,... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/article/3217967/dse-2023-ace-history-exam-pay-attention-question-words-and-make-sure-essays-are-well-structured?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/article/3217967/dse-2023-ace-history-exam-pay-attention-question-words-and-make-sure-essays-are-well-structured?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 26 Apr 2023 02:00:30 +0000 Use of extracts from Michelle Obama’s memoir in the English reading paper of this year’s university entrance exams should not have been a surprise for candidates, Hong Kong teachers and tutors said after scores of pupils who found the test too tough turned their anger on the former US first lady. Scores of pupils flocked to Obama’s Instagram account to show their frustration since the exam last Friday after excerpts on how her mother and great-aunt shaped her from her bestseller Becoming were... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3218342/hong-kong-teachers-say-pupils-should-not-have-been-surprised-questions-former-first-lady-michelle?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3218342/hong-kong-teachers-say-pupils-should-not-have-been-surprised-questions-former-first-lady-michelle?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Apr 2023 13:47:21 +0000 Yanni Chow,Reuters Yanni Chow,Reuters Have some thoughts on this issue? Send us your response (no more than 300 words) by filling out this form or emailing yp@scmp.com by May 3 at 11.59pm. We’ll publish the best response next week. Observe and read Do you recognise the place in the picture? Based on the news snippet, why might Chinese tourists be travelling less? News snippet Reuters and Yanni Chow Bookings in China for trips abroad during the upcoming May Day holiday point to a continued recovery in travel to Asian countries.... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/your-voice/article/3217857/lens-fewer-chinese-tourists-travelling-covid-19-pandemic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/your-voice/article/3217857/lens-fewer-chinese-tourists-travelling-covid-19-pandemic?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 23 Apr 2023 23:00:22 +0000 Yanni Chow Yanni Chow SCMP Young Post · Listen to the story: Expressive arts therapy (voiced by James Aitken) When registered arts therapist Terrence Zee led a workshop at the M+ museum last month, he noticed that most participants were anxious at first. “The first thing they’re worried about is whether the art they make is pretty,” he said of the expressive arts therapy sessions, which use creativity to promote emotional growth and healing. “Pretty or not is never the main point,” Zee stressed. Explore the life and... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3217960/expressive-art-therapy-sessions-m-museum-use-yayoi-kusamas-work-help-hong-kong-youth-draw-emotions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3217960/expressive-art-therapy-sessions-m-museum-use-yayoi-kusamas-work-help-hong-kong-youth-draw-emotions?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 23 Apr 2023 06:00:18 +0000 Yanni Chow,Reuters,Agencies Yanni Chow,Reuters,Agencies Have some thoughts on this issue? Send us your response (no more than 300 words) by filling out this form or emailing yp@scmp.com by April 19 at 11.59pm. We’ll publish the best response next week. Observe and read Do you recognise the religious leader in the picture? Based on the news snippet, why is the video causing a backlash on social media? News snippet The Dalai Lama, the 87-year-old spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, apologised last Monday after footage showed him asking a young... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/your-voice/article/3217036/lens-dalai-lama-under-fire-after-viral-video-religious-leader-asking-child-suck-my-tongue?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/your-voice/article/3217036/lens-dalai-lama-under-fire-after-viral-video-religious-leader-asking-child-suck-my-tongue?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 16 Apr 2023 23:00:09 +0000 Yanni Chow Yanni Chow SCMP Young Post · Listen to the story: Double Happiness On the stage, Chan Kin-man chants the auspicious blessings that are customary before every traditional Chinese wedding. But this dai kam – a bride’s chaperon – is not actually bringing two people together in marriage. In fact, the 33-year-old is in a theatre rehearsing for his coming dance show, Freespace Dance 2023: Mui Cheuk-yin – Double Happiness: The Promise of Red. The performance explores the complexity of marriage through... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/global/article/3217115/explore-complexity-marriage-west-kowloon-dance-show-inspired-chinese-wedding-traditions-and-stories?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/global/article/3217115/explore-complexity-marriage-west-kowloon-dance-show-inspired-chinese-wedding-traditions-and-stories?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 15 Apr 2023 06:00:12 +0000 Yanni Chow,Sue Ng Yanni Chow,Sue Ng It has been more than two decades since the first Harry Potter book came out, but the craze for the wizarding world is still on. These phrases might work some magic for you! 1. Cloak-and-dagger Meaning: something involving mystery, intrigue or secret agents. Harry's Cloak of Invisibility is useful for keeping him hidden in many of his adventures. Example: The spy was arrested in a cloak-and-dagger operation in which he was caught trying to steal the top secrets. 2. Crystal ball Meaning: a way of... https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/big-read/article/3224836/7-phrases-world-harry-potter-will-make-your-writing-magical?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/big-read/article/3224836/7-phrases-world-harry-potter-will-make-your-writing-magical?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 12 Apr 2023 04:15:45 +0000 Yanni Chow Yanni Chow At the inaugural Hong Kong Principals’ Forum hosted by South China Morning Post last December, more than 140 principals gathered to discuss the future of education and the importance of technology in the industry. Tommie Lo, founder and CEO of Preface, the event’s sponsor, also shared his insights on incorporating Web 3.0 into today’s learning and teaching. Check out what he had to say! https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3216628/hong-kong-industry-leaders-discuss-importance-technology-education?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3216628/hong-kong-industry-leaders-discuss-importance-technology-education?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 Apr 2023 03:19:40 +0000 Chow Sum-tin used to work as a football coach. Now, she is the proud owner of a takeaway shop hidden away in Tai Kok Tsui.  Most of the profits from her small shop go towards her mission of helping stray animals. So far, she has rescued more than 100 cats.  The little eatery, called Spicy Fishballs Please, doesn't look special. But it is filled with strings of cat toys and a big family of felines. "From the start, my neighbours had no clue what I was doing. Many thought this was a pet shop, not... https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/eye-news/article/3225415/owner-hong-kong-takeaway-shop-loves-rescue-stray-cats?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/eye-news/article/3225415/owner-hong-kong-takeaway-shop-loves-rescue-stray-cats?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Apr 2023 11:03:38 +0000 Yanni Chow Yanni Chow Have you been feeling excited about something lately? Here are eight English idioms you can use to express your excitement. 1. Ants in your pants Meaning: to be so excited or impatient about something that you can't stay still Example: Jamie has had ants in his pants ever since we bought tickets to the music festival. 2. Eager beaver Meaning: an enthusiastic person who works hard Example: There's no need to be such an eager beaver! We have plenty of time to complete the project. 3. Bounce off... https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/big-read/article/3224827/8-idioms-about-expressing-excitement?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/big-read/article/3224827/8-idioms-about-expressing-excitement?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Mar 2023 03:48:58 +0000 Yanni Chow,Sue Ng Yanni Chow,Sue Ng It has been more than two decades since the first Harry Potter book was released, but the craze for the wizarding world is still on. These 10 phrases inspired by the series might work some magic for your writing. 1. Cloak-and-dagger Meaning: describes something involving mystery, intrigue or secret agents. Harry’s convenient Cloak of Invisibility is useful for keeping him hidden in many of his cloak-and-dagger adventures. Example: The spy was arrested in a cloak-and-dagger operation in which he... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3213948/say-magic-words-10-phrases-inspired-wizarding-world-harry-potter-can-add-spark-your-essay?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3213948/say-magic-words-10-phrases-inspired-wizarding-world-harry-potter-can-add-spark-your-essay?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:00:16 +0000 Yanni Chow Yanni Chow SCMP Young Post · Listen to the story: RubberBand Eleven years ago, on a trip to Italy, Mau Hou-cheong – lead singer of Hong Kong band RubberBand – met a young man at a record store in Napoli. The two hit it off as they exchanged music recommendations and have stayed in contact online ever since. Mau even sent the band’s latest album to his new friend, who still has been following the group on social media even after all these years. This month, the two might end up in the same place again, as... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/music/article/3213902/rubberband-hopes-their-first-world-tour-ciao-can-embrace-hongkongers-abroad-sound-home?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/music/article/3213902/rubberband-hopes-their-first-world-tour-ciao-can-embrace-hongkongers-abroad-sound-home?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 19 Mar 2023 23:30:11 +0000 Yanni Chow,Reuters Yanni Chow,Reuters Have some thoughts on this issue? Send us your response (no more than 300 words) by filling out this form or emailing yp@scmp.com by March 15 at 11.59pm. We’ll publish the best response next week. Observe and read Why are people holding signs that read “Murderers” (centre) and “Never again”, as shown in the picture? Why are people so angry at the Greek government? News snippet Reuters and Yanni Chow Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Greece and workers went on strike last... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/article/3212967/lens-more-60000-protest-greece-after-deadliest-train-accident-which-killed-57-people?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/article/3212967/lens-more-60000-protest-greece-after-deadliest-train-accident-which-killed-57-people?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 12 Mar 2023 23:00:11 +0000 Yanni Chow Yanni Chow SCMP Young Post · Listen to the story: Baptist University music in creative industries Frantic steps clack against the floor. Explosions fire in the distance. Keung To breathes shakily. In the opening of the famous Hong Kong singer’s music video for “What The Work Says”, these noises paint a harrowing picture of doomsday. Foley is the art of adding sound effects to videos or films to enhance the viewing experience. For this video with 12 million views, the foley was done in four days by a... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/music/article/3212169/students-hong-kong-baptist-universitys-music-creative-industries-programme-are-making-name?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/music/article/3212169/students-hong-kong-baptist-universitys-music-creative-industries-programme-are-making-name?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Mar 2023 02:00:10 +0000 Reuters,Yanni Chow,Young Post Readers Reuters,Yanni Chow,Young Post Readers Have some thoughts on this issue? Send us your response (no more than 300 words) by filling out this form or emailing yp@scmp.com by March 8 at 11.59pm. We’ll publish the best response next week. Observe and read What is the issue between TikTok and the country whose flag is shown in the picture? Why were Democrats reluctant to give US President Joe Biden the power to ban the app? News snippet Reuters and Yanni Chow The US House Foreign Affairs Committee, the panel responsible for oversight... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/your-voice/article/3212045/lens-us-house-panel-approves-bill-giving-biden-power-ban-tiktok?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/your-voice/article/3212045/lens-us-house-panel-approves-bill-giving-biden-power-ban-tiktok?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 04 Mar 2023 23:00:13 +0000 Yanni Chow Yanni Chow Cherrie Lo is a chocolate connoisseur. "I feel like chocolate has a magic to bring out the happiness inside you," she says. Seven years ago, she bought a one-way ticket from Hong Kong to London in search of the stories behind this confectionery. "I left everything behind, and quit my job," she says. She took a chocolate tasting course at the International Institute of Chocolate and Cacao Tasting in London. After 14 years in the chocolate world, she is now a chocolate judge at three renowned... https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/big-read/article/3224817/its-dream-cherries-job-taste-chocolate?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/big-read/article/3224817/its-dream-cherries-job-taste-chocolate?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Mar 2023 06:15:45 +0000 Yanni Chow Yanni Chow Have you been feeling excited about something lately? Perhaps, it’s the stellar line-up at the Clockenflap music festival or Taiwan’s reopening for Hong Kong visitors. Here are 10 English idioms you can use to express your excitement. 1. Ants in your pants Meaning: to be so excited or impatient about something that you are unable to stay still Example: Jamie has had ants in his pants ever since we bought tickets to the music festival. 2. Bounce off the walls Meaning: to be so full of energy or... https://www.scmp.com/yp/learn/learning-resources/article/3211275/10-english-idioms-about-excitement-are-sure-cause-stir?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/learn/learning-resources/article/3211275/10-english-idioms-about-excitement-are-sure-cause-stir?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:12 +0000 Yanni Chow Yanni Chow SCMP Young Post · Listen to the story: Takeaway shop owner rescuing stray cats Worried about Hong Kong’s uncertain future, Chow Sum-tin booked a one-way ticket in 2019 to leave her hometown once and for all. But a week before her departure, she could not bear to go through with the move. “I was crying every day [before my flight]. When I was feeding the cats and when I was walking my dogs, I kept thinking: when can I ever see them again?” recalled the Hongkonger, who has been tending to stray... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3211460/labour-love-owner-takeaway-shop-hong-kong-uses-her-profits-rescue-stray-cats-and-get-them-adopted?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3211460/labour-love-owner-takeaway-shop-hong-kong-uses-her-profits-rescue-stray-cats-and-get-them-adopted?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Feb 2023 23:30:13 +0000 Reuters,Yanni Chow,Young Post Readers Reuters,Yanni Chow,Young Post Readers Have some thoughts on this issue? Send us your response (no more than 300 words) by filling out this form or emailing yp@scmp.com by March 1 at 11.59pm. We’ll publish the best response next week. Observe and read What are people celebrating in this picture? Based on the news snippet, what makes this case so significant? News snippet Reuters and Yanni Chow A South Korean court last Tuesday recognised spousal coverage by state health insurance for a same-sex couple, overturning a lower court’s... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/your-voice/article/3211365/lens-south-korea-high-court-recognises-legal-status-same-sex-couple-historic-ruling?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/your-voice/article/3211365/lens-south-korea-high-court-recognises-legal-status-same-sex-couple-historic-ruling?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Feb 2023 23:00:12 +0000