Tailored strategies, crowd management, sustainable growth and the preservation of local culture will benefit both visitors and locals.
25 Jul 2025 - 10:20AM videocam
Development projects are subject to rigorous checks. If convinced of their public interest, the government should do more to address people’s concerns.
Whether it’s Trump’s optics-focused politics or Hong Kong’s cautious, pragmatic governance, modern political challenges require compromise.
27 Jun 2025 - 10:36AM videocam
US and Hong Kong experiences show societies must continually balance value of constructive criticism with need for institutional stability.
13 Jun 2025 - 11:26AM videocam
America’s competitive edge depends on its campuses remaining centres of innovation and debate, free to embrace new ideas and diversity.
30 May 2025 - 12:52AM videocam
The US president’s tariffs revealed the fragility of the global trading system, highlighting the costs of disrupting intricate supply chains.
16 May 2025 - 9:30AM videocam
Unresolved issues like poor governance, economic troubles and corporate power can lead to public frustration, resulting in violence and destruction.
Many nations are avoiding confrontation due to caution or pragmatism. But this risks encouraging further actions that could destabilise the global order.
18 Apr 2025 - 9:30AM videocam
Instead of withdrawing from high-risk areas, Asia’s insurers must become an active partner in long-term climate risk management.
3 Apr 2025 - 8:30PM videocam
The pay scales, which include automatic annual increments, are a misalignment between compensation and output that undermines efficiency.
Reliance on salary freezes and workforce reductions has become a recurring theme. But they fail to address the public sector’s inefficiencies.
As the US roils from a rollback in diversity policies, Hong Kong must beware of overcorrection in its patriotism push.
21 Feb 2025 - 9:30AM videocam
We must reassess our levels of engagement in a world dominated by sound bites and social media. There is transformative power in genuine dialogue.
7 Feb 2025 - 9:30AM videocam
Tighter limits, enforcement and penalties are steps in the right direction but careful implementation is vital to prevent unintended consequences.
24 Jan 2025 - 9:30AM videocam
New reforms for a unified national market, including addressing unfair competition, will rein in unchecked competition and the damage it is causing.
9 Jan 2025 - 8:30PM videocam
US missteps like Biden pardoning his son are a reminder to uphold the high standards Hong Kong and the ICAC have diligently worked to establish.
The city must communicate a clear vision that highlights Hong Kong’s unique position as a cultural East-West bridge.
22 Dec 2024 - 11:11AM videocam
It’s easy to overthink it but the message is this: embrace challenges, collaborate to seize chances to make profits and a positive impact.
29 Nov 2024 - 9:30AM videocam
Trump’s ‘America first’ stance has led some to wonder if traditional American values still apply. The answer is crucial to shaping the US’ future.
15 Nov 2024 - 10:24AM videocam
Protesters at my US alma mater chose confrontation over discussion, a reminder of the trauma of 2019, from which Hong Kong still suffers.
We need young people who genuinely understand the differences between the two ideologies and how to navigate those divergences collaboratively.
18 Oct 2024 - 5:30AM videocam
From a ‘China Week’ of anti-Beijing bills to targeting Hong Kong’s trade offices, the narrative is harming Asian-Americans and US businesses.
4 Oct 2024 - 4:49AM videocam
The new norm of navigating good and bad news simultaneously reminds us that what truly matters is how we choose to respond.
20 Sep 2024 - 9:30AM videocam
Growing income inequality is a global problem as pressing as climate change. Creative interventions, anathema to the West, deserve a chance.
6 Sep 2024 - 9:30AM videocam
Geopolitics and cheating allegations aside, the Games also stirred up pride in athletes and wonder at the remarkable achievements.
23 Aug 2024 - 1:34PM videocam
While the government has urged people to tell the world good stories about Hong Kong, we must be frank about the city’s challenges too.
9 Aug 2024 - 9:30AM videocam
Inability or unwillingness to engage in dialogue, compromise and recognise shared interests can foster an environment ripe for radicalisation.
26 Jul 2024 - 9:30AM videocam
Given the UK, France election results and coming US vote, geopolitical challenges will persist with Hong Kong’s traditional trading partners.
12 Jul 2024 - 11:28AM videocam
The government and private sector should align their messaging to speak to the evolving needs and preferences of today’s travellers.
28 Jun 2024 - 9:30AM videocam
Every society that introduced waste charges faced difficulties. But sustainable waste management is critical and cannot be postponed indefinitely
14 Jun 2024 - 10:28AM videocam