https://www.scmp.com/rss/5445/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Three years ago, shocked by the rise in sexual harassment against women on public transport, two college students launched a ride-hailing business in Indonesia that uses only women drivers. Starting its life on the messaging service WhatsApp, Ojesy has since developed into an app with more than 800 drivers across 34 cities. “We were concerned about the issue of safety and comfortability of women and children on public transport,” says Rahmat Andriansyah, a co-founder of Ojesy, which is based in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/long-reads/article/2170848/indonesia-china-asian-ride-hailing-apps-put?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/long-reads/article/2170848/indonesia-china-asian-ride-hailing-apps-put?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 30 Oct 2018 11:15:00 +0000 TREE is a one-stop-shop for sustainably stylish eco-wood furniture and naturally beautiful finishing touches. Established in 2005, the company has a 25,000-square-metre flagship store on the 28th floor of Horizon Plaza, where hungry shoppers can pick up light meals, salads and sweet treats at its take-away cafe. The company’s core collection of solid eco-wood furniture is made from responsibly sourced wood that is either certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), supported through the... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/horizon-plaza/article/2093868/tree-makes-ethical-practices-chic-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/horizon-plaza/article/2093868/tree-makes-ethical-practices-chic-and?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 11 May 2017 07:29:30 +0000 The Red Cabinet offers a wide range of furniture and accessories for the home. Antique and modern pieces are included in its collection. Custom-designed bedroom furniture for children is among the company’s most popular product offerings. The Red Cabinet started out as a purveyor of mostly traditional Chinese antique furniture, opening a shop in the heart of Hong Kong’s antique row on Hollywood Road in 1997. The company has since relocated to Horizon Plaza, where a more spacious showroom allows... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/horizon-plaza/article/2093871/branching-out-red-cabinet-takes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/horizon-plaza/article/2093871/branching-out-red-cabinet-takes?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 11 May 2017 07:15:31 +0000 Beds can last for at least 25 years, so they should be as comfortable as possible. To help with the selection of the correct bed, Okooko has an easy-to-use online prescription tool that takes the guesswork out of finding the perfect fit. In addition, customers can visit the store and have one of its trained sleep consultants fit them with the right mattress and support system. Because everyone is different, the Okooko sleep system is measured, fitted and tuned to the special body characteristics... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/horizon-plaza/article/2093781/no-need-play-guessing-game-okooko-beds?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/horizon-plaza/article/2093781/no-need-play-guessing-game-okooko-beds?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 11 May 2017 06:02:49 +0000 There are more than 60 Kelvin Giormani outlets around the world, including two in Hong Kong. Established nine years ago, Kelvin Giormani specialises in custom-made, high-end leather sofas with excellent sewing and stitching. You can design your ideal sofa in the gallery by picking and choosing from nine types of top European leather with more than 200 colours; seven levels of softness; and eight different stitching and weaving patterns. Sofas are available in various sizes and combinations.... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/lifestyle/topics/homesquare/article/2083094/kelvin-giormani-offers-best-leather?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/lifestyle/topics/homesquare/article/2083094/kelvin-giormani-offers-best-leather?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Mar 2017 04:38:55 +0000 Indigo Living offers a core range of interior essentials, and debuts four new collections twice a year. The brand’s new collections for spring/summer 2017 are Beach Class, Pretty in Pink, Urban Chic and Caribbean Easy. The collections have been carefully curated by Indigo Living to help consumers live beautifully in the comfort of their own home. Each piece in the four collections has a unique personality. Pieces in the Beach Class collection feature a classic, refreshing coastal look. Pieces in... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/lifestyle/topics/homesquare/article/2083435/indigo-living-presents-kelly-hoppen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/lifestyle/topics/homesquare/article/2083435/indigo-living-presents-kelly-hoppen?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Mar 2017 04:33:25 +0000 For three decades, Joineur has kept the centuries-old tradition of Chinese wooden furniture making alive. A home-grown brand that designs, manufactures, and sells Chinese furniture, Joineur employs traditional furniture-making techniques, while creating modern, stylish pieces that are also practical. Everything is done in house, from the selection of the wood to the design, assembly, polishing, and finishing of the piece. Joineur works mostly with high-density, solid woods such as rosewood and... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/2083432/joineur-keeps-centuries-old-chinese-furniture-making-crafts-alive?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/2083432/joineur-keeps-centuries-old-chinese-furniture-making-crafts-alive?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Mar 2017 04:30:47 +0000 Tucked between the luxurious high-rise resorts of Cotai and the residential towers of Taipa is a tiny aldeia, or village, that would not look out of place in Alentejo or the Algarve – except, of course, for the Chinese characters on many of the signs. Taipa Village, once a bustling fishing village, long ago went into a slumber, only starting to awaken about 40 years ago with the arrival of Cozinha Pinocchio. When the restaurant first opened, Pinocchio was an unpretentious little open-air eatery... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/lifestyle/topics/macau-today/article/2083080/taipa-village-macau-emerges-top-spot?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/lifestyle/topics/macau-today/article/2083080/taipa-village-macau-emerges-top-spot?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Mar 2017 05:20:36 +0000 When prime minister David Cameron rightly fell on his sword last June following his disastrous EU referendum, many in Britain hoped for a new beginning. To borrow a phrase, who would now make Britain “great” again? Home secretary at the time Theresa May was the obvious choice to steady the ship. Swiftly installed as Cameron’s successor, many Conservatives saw her leadership victory as the return of an “iron lady” – a no-nonsense premier cut from the same cloth as Margaret Thatcher. Here was the... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/2062896/iron-lady-may-lacks-mettle-make-britain-great-again?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/2062896/iron-lady-may-lacks-mettle-make-britain-great-again?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Jan 2017 14:02:09 +0000 Macau offers wedding planners a huge advantage. Videos are a big part of weddings in Hong Kong, and Macau offers endless opportunities to photographers and videographers. Photo shoots can be done on the steps of the Ruins of St Paul’s or in the shadows of the Guia Lighthouse, the Statue of Kun Iam along the waterfront of the Outer Harbour or the Statue of A-Ma on a hilltop in Coloane Park. The ancient Portuguese district of Sao Lazaro, Lilau Square and the Taipa Houses Museum provide endless... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/moment-wedding-special/article/2048167/macau-offers-endless?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/moment-wedding-special/article/2048167/macau-offers-endless?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Nov 2016 03:00:45 +0000 What could be more romantic on that special day than to arrive at a wedding pavilion on the back of a pachyderm, chauffeured by a mahout wearing a crisp white cap and tunic and wrapped in an exotic sarong, while being escorted by lovely young attendants wearing beautiful headdresses and exotic Balinese garb? And you can do this to the accompaniment of musicians playing gamelan gongs. Such weddings can be organised at several venues in Bali, and one of the best is the Elephant Safari Park Lodge... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/asia/topics/go-asia-bali/article/1920078/tie-jumbo-style-knot?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/asia/topics/go-asia-bali/article/1920078/tie-jumbo-style-knot?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Mar 2016 01:24:54 +0000 Bali offers a mind-boggling array of accommodation. Apart from massive resorts with several hundred rooms, there are also small family-run homestays, which accommodate guests within the confines of traditional Balinese courtyard homes. And everything in between. The advantage of the larger resorts is that they can offer more in the way of facilities and activities. At smaller properties, such activities might only be offered once or twice a week. Smaller properties might lack the wide selection... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/asia/topics/go-asia-bali/article/1920100/bali-offers-mind-boggling-array?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/asia/topics/go-asia-bali/article/1920100/bali-offers-mind-boggling-array?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Mar 2016 01:24:53 +0000 After spending three years as executive chef at the Alila Manggis hotel in the village of Candidasa in eastern Bali, Penelope Williams decided to strike out on her own and open her own restaurant. Williams didn't want to open any restaurant - she wanted to open one that served authentic Balinese cuisine based on homestyle cooking. She accompanied fellow chefs to their villages, where she learned the recipes and cooking techniques of Balinese cuisine in the homes and temples of villagers. There's... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/asia/topics/go-asia-bali/article/1920080/its-worth-trip-bali-asli-restaurant-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/asia/topics/go-asia-bali/article/1920080/its-worth-trip-bali-asli-restaurant-and?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Mar 2016 01:24:52 +0000 Portuguese mariners arrived in Macau in the 16th century and, in 1535, the nation’s  traders were granted rights to berth ships and to carry out trading activities. Christian missionaries quickly followed. Over the centuries, the Portuguese built homes, forts, schools and churches. St Paul’s Cathedral, whose ruins have become a symbol of the city, was built in 1835. It burned down during a typhoon, leaving behind only a stone façade. While China has resumed sovereignty Macau, Portugal left more... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/experience-macau/article/1879805/month-festivities?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/experience-macau/article/1879805/month-festivities?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Nov 2015 02:00:15 +0000 Exploring Macau has become easier and more fun with the launch of two hop-on, hop-off circular bus tours. One takes tourists around key sites in the old city on the peninsula, while the other goes on a tour of the islands of Taipa and Coloane. The “Step Out, Experience Macau’s Communities” Bus Highlight Tours, which are operated by Grayline Tours (Macau), have guides on board providing commentary about the sights in English, Cantonese and Putonghua. A one-day pass allows sightseers to get on and... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/experience-macau/article/1877468/new-bus-tours-offer-simple-way-explore?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/experience-macau/article/1877468/new-bus-tours-offer-simple-way-explore?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Nov 2015 01:31:05 +0000 Central Vietnam is one of the country's best-kept secrets. There are sandy beaches with stylish hotels, Unesco World Heritage Sites and top golf courses. Da Nang International Airport has flights to a growing list of domestic and regional travel destinations. According to Zulki Othman, general manager of the Hyatt Regency Danang Resort & Spa, the region started to see a spike in tourism when the airport's new terminal opened in 2012.  "Since then, we have seen Dragonair, Hong Kong Express,... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/asia/topics/go-asia-vietnam/article/1875270/central-voyage-discovery?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/asia/topics/go-asia-vietnam/article/1875270/central-voyage-discovery?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Nov 2015 08:32:11 +0000 Hotels in Kuala Lumpur have traditionally targeted meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) organisers and business travellers, but a move is afoot to broaden their base by attracting more leisure travellers. Their efforts are supported by Tourism Malaysia, which is focusing increasingly on the leisure travel segment by promoting festivals and other tourist-friendly events and activities. The number of hotel rooms in Kuala Lumpur increased by an average of 3.6 per cent between... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/asia/topics/go-asia-malaysia/article/1875324/emphasis-shifts-business-pleasure?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/asia/topics/go-asia-malaysia/article/1875324/emphasis-shifts-business-pleasure?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Nov 2015 08:29:37 +0000 Macau comes alive every autumn with the roar of sports car and motorcycle engines, as drivers, riders and enthusiasts descend on the former Portuguese enclave for one of the world’s most exciting sporting events. The Macau Grand Prix takes place on the Guia Circuit on the third weekend of November each year, and is the only street circuit in which cars and motorcycles compete. The 62nd annual edition, from November 19 to 22, has attracted 231 drivers from 31 countries, including 59 locals.... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/experience-macau/article/1875246/revving-it?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/experience-macau/article/1875246/revving-it?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Nov 2015 02:15:04 +0000 Macau’s eating out scene continues to improve. There are fine dining restaurants, informal bistros, intimate cafes and - for a slice of Macanese life - bustling street markets, where the locals say some of the best food is to be enjoyed. Here is an overview of some of the newer eateries that are taking the former Portuguese enclave by storm. The Broadway Macau is home to Macau’s first indoor hawker-style street market, offering an authentic ambience and taste of a traditional Macanese street... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/experience-macau/article/1868398/diners-delight?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/experience-macau/article/1868398/diners-delight?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 20 Oct 2015 02:37:30 +0000 Portugal once had a far-flung empire with "overseas provinces" in Africa, Asia and South America. It was the world's first truly global empire, spanning more than five centuries. While Brazil was considered the jewel in the crown - by far the largest of Portugal's overseas possessions - it was also the first to gain independence. The South American giant split from Portugal on September 7, 1822.   Six years after its explorers discovered a sea route to India, Portugal established three bases in... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/experience-macau/article/1864595/macau-celebrates-its-historic-connections?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/experience-macau/article/1864595/macau-celebrates-its-historic-connections?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Oct 2015 02:35:53 +0000 More than four centuries after the Portuguese settled in Macau in 1557, the enclave was returned to Chinese administration on December 20, 1999. But why was that particular date chosen for the handover? Unlike the British, who enjoyed full sovereignty over Hong Kong until the handover in 1997, the Portuguese had acknowledged Chinese sovereignty over Macau decades earlier. They were the administrators, but not the sovereign power.  Portugal had, in fact, tried to hand the territory back to China... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/experience-macau/article/1860376/macaus-handover-site-evolves-cultural-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/experience-macau/article/1860376/macaus-handover-site-evolves-cultural-and?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 23 Sep 2015 02:00:00 +0000 Macau's dining scene has completely evolved over the last decade, with the enclave now boasting Michelin-starred restaurants, serving haute cuisine,  alongside a long list of food and beverage outlets representing the farthest reaches of the globe. But hidden away in the back alleys of the Old City, Taipa Village and along the beaches of Coloane are pedigreed restaurants that serve home-style grub made with recipes that have been passed down through generations. Established in 1903, Restaurante... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/experience-macau/article/1852450/get-taste-old-macau-visiting-these?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/experience-macau/article/1852450/get-taste-old-macau-visiting-these?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 26 Aug 2015 01:34:39 +0000 Senado Square Senado Square sits at the heart of old Macau. Overlooking the triangular-shaped plaza is a building called the Leal Senado, which means “loyal senate” in Portuguese. It was the seat of the enclave's legislative assembly before Macau was returned to Chinese administration in 1999. The Leal Senado houses a library with an important collection of books on Chinese history, along with a lovely courtyard garden and a ceremonial meeting room lined with portraits of Macau's Portuguese... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/experience-macau/article/1848586/step-senado-square-and-past-walking-tours?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/experience-macau/article/1848586/step-senado-square-and-past-walking-tours?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 12 Aug 2015 02:15:15 +0000 Coloane might be just a hop, skip and a jump from the mega resorts, massive shopping malls, and glitzy casinos of Cotai, but it is an entirely different world, where high-rises are the exception rather than the rule. Before it was linked to Taipa through the land reclamation that created Cotai, Coloane constituted the former Portuguese enclave's largest land mass. Even today, it is Macau's green lung, with beaches, rolling hills, and sylvan forests – the perfect spot to escape the maddening... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/experience-macau/article/1842487/other-side-macau-fun-all-family-coloane?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/experience-macau/article/1842487/other-side-macau-fun-all-family-coloane?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Jul 2015 03:15:43 +0000 A walk through Macau's historic St Lazarus district is like a short course in Sino-Western history. Kun Iam Tong is a good place to start. The temple, at No 2 Avenida do Coronel Mesquita, which is also known as Pou Chai Sim Iun, dates back to the 13th century. The structure was built during the Ming dynasty in 1627. One of Macau's most important Buddhist temples is historically significant for two reasons. Marco Polo is said to have studied Buddhism there and the first treaty between China and... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/experience-macau/article/1838603/temples-picturesque-gardens-and-quiet?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/experience-macau/article/1838603/temples-picturesque-gardens-and-quiet?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Jul 2015 02:15:15 +0000 Macau is not just for gamblers. A growing number of families are travelling to the former Portuguese enclave thanks to fun-filled and educational attractions that children find entertaining. There is Macau Tower, with its ultrahigh definition 3D and 2D theatres (Jurassic World is showing until July 1; and Terminator Genisys from July 2-15), observation decks with spectacular views, and the chance to test your nerve on the world's highest bungee jump. Children doing Skywalk X, a walk around the... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/experience-macau/article/1824835/science-movies-and-skywalk-why-macau-isnt?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/experience-macau/article/1824835/science-movies-and-skywalk-why-macau-isnt?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Jun 2015 02:28:24 +0000 CHINA LODGE 35th & 36th Floors, Grand Hyatt Shenzhen 1881 Baoan Nan Road Luohu District, Shenzhen (86 755) 8266 1234 shenzhen.grand.hyatt.com   Chef Scott Xu of Guangzhou heads the kitchen at this stylish Cantonese eatery, where, depending on the weather, dishes feature seasonal ingredients designed to promote good health. Take the richly nuanced chef's soup, for example. Based on the principles of yin and yang, it comes in two versions, one with seahorse, which is good for men; and the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/1188496/healthy-seasoning?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/1188496/healthy-seasoning?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:00:00 +0000 SOCIAL The St Regis Shenzhen 5016 Shennan Road East Luohu District, Shenzhen Tel: (86 755) 830 88888 starwoodhotels.com/stregis   If this restaurant has a signature dish, it is the must-try baby abalone nigiri, which is marinated overnight and slowly cooked until it gets just the right texture. Served with sushi rice that has been blended with red beans, it is a delicious if somewhat unusual combination. Think of it as Chinese seafood with Japanese characteristics. Other must-sample dishes... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/1188492/fabulous-fusion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/1188492/fabulous-fusion?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:00:00 +0000 Are business schools still relevant in the 21st century? Management was one the great inventions of the 20th century, and business schools are the foundations of management. Leadership, similarly, can be learned in a systematic way. There is compelling evidence of the positive effects that business schools have had on graduates, companies and societies. But corporate needs are changing and society’s expectations of companies and business leaders are also evolving. Managerial problems in... https://www.scmp.com/article/1153761/business-schools-must-rethink-their-missions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1153761/business-schools-must-rethink-their-missions?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 Feb 2013 02:58:11 +0000 With Europe in the doldrums, Martin Hermanowski chose Asia and HKU for his MBA The Student After studying computer science and law in his native Germany, Martin Hermanowski worked for five years at Accenture as an IT consultant in financial services. Following projects in Germany, Switzerland and the Philippines, he decided he wanted to boost his exposure to Asia, so he enrolled on the 14-month, full-time MBA programme at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). What prompted you to pursue an MBA in... https://www.scmp.com/article/1143604/east-beats-west?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1143604/east-beats-west?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Feb 2013 02:19:08 +0000 After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in English and American culture from Guangdong University of Foreign Studies in 2001, Andy Chen worked in resources management at Walmart China and B&Q China before joining Shirble Department Store Holdings (China), Limited, where he is currently vice-president and chief people officer. He enrolled on the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology’s (HKUST) part-time MBA course in Shenzhen in 2010 and will graduate from what he calls his “joyful... https://www.scmp.com/article/1127950/moving-ranks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1127950/moving-ranks?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:10:51 +0000 As the global economy continues to move sluggishly forwards, Asian markets remain some of the world’s most attractive. This is a trend that is also evident for business schools in the region, which are now a leading choice for MBA aspirants from all over the world. Business schools in Asia can provide students with knowledge about Asian markets, access to regional hubs – such as Hong Kong – and immersion in Asian culture. Being able to generate innovative ideas and having an entrepreneurial... https://www.scmp.com/article/1127945/asia-business-schools-must-adapt-change?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1127945/asia-business-schools-must-adapt-change?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:00:42 +0000 Joe Leung graduated from what is now the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 1990 and worked for 10 years before setting up Honwest (Esome) International, a lingerie producer, with his sister in 2001. The business started out as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) making lingerie for overseas brands. A change in direction saw one of these brands acquired in 2008 and the pair opened their first shop in Central the same year. This was also when Leung decided to enrol on an Executive MBA... https://www.scmp.com/article/1121932/late-bloomers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1121932/late-bloomers?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 07 Jan 2013 03:06:34 +0000 Entrepreneurship to me means identifying a market opportunity, taking action, taking risks, and managing limited resources to grow a business and generate profits. With the “always on” news cycle and pervasive social media tools, there is an increased demand for business leaders who can quickly analyse crises, generate alternatives, make decisions and develop action plans. These skills will become even more important as more and more Chinese companies expand globally and operate in more... https://www.scmp.com/article/1107359/driving-entrepreneurs-real-world-cases?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1107359/driving-entrepreneurs-real-world-cases?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Dec 2012 04:15:45 +0000 Young entrepreneurs more socially aware (via Education Post) Entrepreneurship boils down to two things: solving a problem and doing so with resources you don’t initially have. Resourcefulness is a key characteristic of entrepreneurs. They operate from a principle of abundance – a belief that anything is possible… https://www.scmp.com/article/1086541/young-entrepreneurs-more-socially-aware?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1086541/young-entrepreneurs-more-socially-aware?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 20 Nov 2012 02:50:32 +0000 INNOVATIVE CONCEPT   If you’ve ever suffered from buffet anxiety – having to pay for things you don’t really want to eat – City Bistro has an innovative new concept.  You can either choose the full buffet with access to all stations – and there are several – or you can opt for only one choice: the California salad and soup bar, Asian noodle station, slow-roasted herb rubbed beef station or the dessert buffet. Non-buffet fans can choose from set menus or order dishes à la carte. Breakfast options... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/1075401/pearl-river-delta-guangzhou?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/1075401/pearl-river-delta-guangzhou?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:00:00 +0000 AUTHENTIC CUISINE   Ba Shu Feng reputedly serves some of the most authentic Sichuanese cuisine in Shenzhen. The old multi-storey eatery with a rustic interior has been replaced by a contemporary new outlet in the basement of a shopping mall. The spiced beef giblets had just the right balance of flavours and textures. The pork slices hung on bamboo stems, while slices of pork and cucumber hung on what looked like a tiny clothes line. Two classic dishes - kung pao chicken and mapo tofu - reflected... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/1075403/pearl-river-delta-shenzhen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/1075403/pearl-river-delta-shenzhen?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:00:00 +0000 Educating the entrepreneurs (via Education Post) Can entrepreneurship be taught? Or is it something that some people are simply fortunate enough to be born with? “Entrepreneurship is not an academic discipline,” says Dr Wu Po-chi, adjunct professor at the School of Business and Management and… https://www.scmp.com/article/1076815/educating-entrepreneurs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1076815/educating-entrepreneurs?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Nov 2012 02:12:04 +0000 PolyU scheme boosts funds for innovators (via Education Post) The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) established the PolyU Micro Fund Scheme in 2011 to nurture socially responsible young entrepreneurs. It is targeted at current students and recent graduates of the university that want to set up their own… https://www.scmp.com/article/1076809/polyu-scheme-boosts-funds-innovators?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1076809/polyu-scheme-boosts-funds-innovators?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Nov 2012 01:59:37 +0000 Taking the leap (via Education Post) Yang Yubin started his career as an IT consultant at Oracle ERP. It proved tough at first as his major was business management, which was not closely related to IT systems or finance. But due to his hard work, his ability to learn quickly, his communication… https://www.scmp.com/article/1073930/taking-leap?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1073930/taking-leap?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 31 Oct 2012 06:24:43 +0000 Crisis management a topic ripe for MBAs (via Education Post) Corporate crises are defined as any sudden threat to a company’s reputation and survival, with time constraints for making a decision. Examples can be natural disasters, disputes, management misconduct, fraud, rumours, labour conflicts or confrontations… https://www.scmp.com/article/1067175/crisis-management-topic-ripe-mbas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1067175/crisis-management-topic-ripe-mbas?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 22 Oct 2012 07:34:08 +0000 Case-study teaching aids student learning (via Education Post) Case studies are a time-honoured approach for teaching key business concepts and strategies in MBA programmes. While most business schools use a combination of teaching approaches, the Richard Ivey School of Business claims to be one of only four business… https://www.scmp.com/article/1057680/case-study-teaching-aids-student-learning?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1057680/case-study-teaching-aids-student-learning?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Oct 2012 02:47:43 +0000 Crisis management has always been an important facet of business. In this age of social media, however, crisis situations have become more difficult to deal with than ever before. News spreads quicker. Rumours surface more easily. Managing these situations requires greater finesse and expertise. One of the key crisis management issues can be when to speak up and when to remain silent. “Increasing media scrutiny, global news coverage and the growing popularity of social media mean that corporate... https://www.scmp.com/article/1057645/learning-art-crisis-control?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1057645/learning-art-crisis-control?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Oct 2012 01:52:34 +0000 Great pull of China (via Education Post) After graduating with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Hong Kong (HKU), Kenny Chan spent one year as an assistant civil engineer and two years as an auditor at a Big Four accounting firm, where he specialised in auditing financial institutions… https://www.scmp.com/article/1052947/great-pull-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1052947/great-pull-china?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 03 Oct 2012 04:39:32 +0000 Triple-track learning offers global outlook (via Education Post) The Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) offers both full- and part-time MBA programmes, all taught in English. These programmes have been developed to have a strong relevance to Asia’s dynamic and evolving business… https://www.scmp.com/article/1052946/triple-track-learning-offers-global-outlook?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1052946/triple-track-learning-offers-global-outlook?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 03 Oct 2012 04:36:38 +0000 Weighing the virtues of HK versus Shanghai (via Education Post) China’s economy continues to grow and – despite predications that this year won’t be as good as the last – there is still room for the economy to develop. This means there is still room for businesses to expand too. But even if there is a downturn… https://www.scmp.com/article/1052924/weighing-virtues-hk-versus-shanghai?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1052924/weighing-virtues-hk-versus-shanghai?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 03 Oct 2012 04:05:33 +0000 The ABCs of an MBA in HK, China or beyond (via Education Post) The first MBA programmes in mainland China were officially launched in 1991, when the Ministry of Education authorised nine business schools to offer such programmes. At the start, most were offered in co-operation with overseas business schools. With… https://www.scmp.com/article/1039708/abcs-mba-hk-china-or-beyond?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1039708/abcs-mba-hk-china-or-beyond?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Sep 2012 04:02:43 +0000 East meets West in cross-border learning (via Education Post) The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology’s (HKUST) Business School was set up in 1991, when both full- and part-time MBA programmes were launched at the university’s Clearwater Bay campus. A part-time MBA and an international EMBA were… https://www.scmp.com/article/1039670/east-meets-west-cross-border-learning?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1039670/east-meets-west-cross-border-learning?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Sep 2012 03:18:49 +0000 Students go to China for MBAs, stay for jobs (via Education Post) The China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) in Shanghai offers both full- and part-time MBA programmes, as well as an Executive MBA and other executive-education programmes. The school, which was established in 1994, will also launch a PhD… https://www.scmp.com/article/1033384/students-go-china-mbas-stay-jobs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1033384/students-go-china-mbas-stay-jobs?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Sep 2012 06:42:29 +0000 CENTRE OF ATTENTION Bali is attempting to position itself as the MICE hub for Southeast Asia. The Indonesian island hosted last November's Asean summit, which was attended by United States President Barack Obama and other world leaders, and will stage the Bali Democracy Forum in November and the Apec summit next year. Most of the action is centred on Nusa Dua, home to many of Bali's four- and five-star hotels, a golf course and other facilities. Work starts this month on stage two of the Bali... https://www.scmp.com/article/998458/warm-welcome?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/998458/warm-welcome?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:00:00 +0000