https://www.scmp.com/rss/515023/feed Charles Lankester is an executive vice-president at Ruder Finn Asia, the international communications firm. Based in Hong Kong, he advises private- and public-sector clients on reputation and risk management. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com One bright light in these dark days is the landing of the Sphere in Las Vegas. In case you missed it, the Sphere is a mind-blowing experiential venue that will transform entertainment in North America. Currently showcasing U2, the Sphere has an outer-space look and feel, and is breathtaking. It’s next-level immersive virtual reality. At 580,000 sq ft, the Sphere’s outer shell is the world’s largest LED display. It is formed from more than a million baseball-sized LED colour-changing lights that... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3237957/five-reasons-hong-kong-needs-build-its-own-sphere-la-las-vegas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3237957/five-reasons-hong-kong-needs-build-its-own-sphere-la-las-vegas?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Oct 2023 01:30:09 +0000 The mood music surrounding Hong Kong is dramatically changing for the better. The various international meetings taking place here confirm that Hong Kong is coming back. In fact, it never went away, but Covid-19 restrictions made it virtually impossible to function as an international business hub. So what now? How to do we regain our presence on the global stage? I believe there are six initiatives that will transform Hong Kong’s reputation going forward as a place to work, live, visit and... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3211766/six-steps-hong-kong-can-take-regain-global-spotlight?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3211766/six-steps-hong-kong-can-take-regain-global-spotlight?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:15:09 +0000