https://www.scmp.com/rss/519913/feed A series that sheds light on Hong Kong’s strengths, including in arts and culture, sports, the maritime sector and infrastructure. The stories will illustrate how this dynamic and inclusive city embraces international values while celebrating its unique identity. Despite challenges, the city continues to progress and remain a global leader. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors The global shipping industry, which handles most of the world’s trade, is at a critical point as it navigates towards a sustainable and technologically advanced future. Governments accelerated the move away from the use of fossil fuels in the industry in April after negotiators at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) agreed to mandatory greenhouse gas emissions limits and a global price on emissions of ships that exceed them. These measures will be binding on large ships, which account... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/hong-kong-city-strengths/article/3317415/hong-kong-charts-sustainable-and-smart-future-shipping?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/hong-kong-city-strengths/article/3317415/hong-kong-charts-sustainable-and-smart-future-shipping?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:01:08 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors Visitors to Hong Kong last month would have seen first-hand how the dynamic metropolis has fully embraced art. Major international events, including the 12th edition of Art Basel Hong Kong and the city’s own Art Central fair, had – very visibly – taken up residency in the heart of the city, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and Central Harbourfront, where local galleries hosted exhibitions and parties. Other activities including special auctions under the “Art March Hong Kong... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/arts/topics/hong-kong-city-strengths/article/3308341/success-art-march-hong-kong-reaffirms-citys-status-dynamic-international-art-hub?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/arts/topics/hong-kong-city-strengths/article/3308341/success-art-march-hong-kong-reaffirms-citys-status-dynamic-international-art-hub?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:30:08 +0000 Access to a high-skilled workforce is vital to any business looking to achieve high growth, but today’s top talent also have the world at their feet – and can choose to base themselves wherever the job opportunities arise. Hong Kong, with its highly developed free-market economy, enjoys an enviable international reputation not only as a dynamic, East-meets-West financial, business and innovation hub, but also a destination with a rich, cosmopolitan history and culture that permeate its many... https://www.scmp.com/native/news/hong-kong/topics/hong-kong-city-strengths/article/3299467/eight-reasons-hong-kong-incredible-place-work-live-and-study?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/news/hong-kong/topics/hong-kong-city-strengths/article/3299467/eight-reasons-hong-kong-incredible-place-work-live-and-study?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Feb 2025 08:15:10 +0000 This summer’s Paris Olympics was one of Hong Kong’s most successful ever, as the city’s sportsmen and women returned home with two gold and two bronze medals. Cheung Ka-long successfully defended his Olympic fencing title by claiming gold in the men’s individual foil while Vivian Kong Man-wai won fencing gold in the women’s individual épée. Swimmer Siobhan Haughey, a two-time silver medallist in the women’s 100m and 200m freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics, joined Cheung as a Hong Kong flag bearer... https://www.scmp.com/native/sport/topics/hong-kong-city-strengths/article/3281813/paris-olympics-success-shows-hong-kong-builds-bright-future-citys-new-sporting-talent?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/sport/topics/hong-kong-city-strengths/article/3281813/paris-olympics-success-shows-hong-kong-builds-bright-future-citys-new-sporting-talent?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Oct 2024 08:00:08 +0000