Stephen Wong

Stephen Wong

Dr Stephen Wong is head of the Chief Executive's Policy Unit. A former senior vice-president of Our Hong Kong Foundation and Legislative Council member, he began his career in investment banking in New York and London. He holds degrees from the University of Chicago, Yale University and the University of Hong Kong.
Dr Stephen Wong is head of the Chief Executive's Policy Unit. A former senior vice-president of Our Hong Kong Foundation and Legislative Council member, he began his career in investment banking in New York and London. He holds degrees from the University of Chicago, Yale University and the University of Hong Kong.
Languages Spoken:
Cantonese, English

Opinion | A 5-year plan can’t make Hong Kong’s market. It can fix the plumbing

Rather than chase new instruments, the city is refining the ecosystem that powers them – upgrading infrastructure, securing liquidity, and drawing in capital.

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On the mainland, a strong focus on research, and entrepreneurial spirit within academia have driven the country’s success as a breeding ground for innovation. In Hong Kong, technology development has been sluggish and entrepreneurship is less encouraged among university researchers. This must change.

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Inconsistent, opaque government practices are still separating families and exacerbating Hong Kong’s mental health crisis. The government should review these policies, improve transparency and promote greater well-being.

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A better system is needed for private-sector GPs and family doctors in the community to share the burden of non-urgent patients with the Hospital Authority – and to prevent the health care system from coming under similar strain in the future.

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