Will Hong Kong’s lending clampdown wean helpers off debt – and save their dreams?
Anna, a domestic helper from the Philippines, had managed her finances well until she took out two loans…
Will Hong Kong’s claw machine regulations curb gaming habits and gambling risks?
After years of debate over whether claw and pinball machines encourage high-stakes gambling, Hong Kong has finally proposed…
Open Questions | Bai Chongen on China’s new economic paradigm and closing the US tech gap
Bai Chongen is a prominent Chinese economist and government adviser. He is the dean of Tsinghua University’s School…
From scepticism to concern: Mythos panic is slowly starting to reach China
In the third of a three-part series on Anthropic’s powerful Mythos AI model, we look at how China…
ESF reserves reach HK$3.75 billion, even as government subsidies shrink
The reserves of Hong Kong’s largest international school group have more than tripled to HK$3.75 billion (US$480.8 million)…
Why Shenzhen may be first to climb out of China’s property slump
Shenzhen’s residential inventory has fallen to a seven-year low, putting the southern technology hub ahead of other first-tier…
Why thoughtful restaurant design is so important – even in dense Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, where space is always at a premium, the best dining rooms are often the ones…
How knee pain can be fixed with exercise rather than surgery, as a rugby player found
Knee replacement surgery is one of the most common procedures globally. In 2023, about 3.6 million knee replacements…
Hong Kong cycling coach lauds team’s UCI Track World Cup showing despite fruitless day
Hong Kong head coach Herve Dagorne praised the performance of the city’s riders despite finishing Saturday empty-handed at…
Rise in mental illness cases among Hong Kong students ‘reflects growing openness’
Hong Kong’s education minister has said the surge in students diagnosed with mental illness partly reflects parents’ growing…
Number of Hong Kong secondary students with mental illness doubles in 5 years
The number of secondary school students diagnosed with mental illness in Hong Kong has doubled over the past…
“Timeless futurism” defines Hong Kong bar by Studio Paolo Ferrari
Over 20,000 tiny lights glow across this lime-green bar by Toronto-based Studio Paolo Ferrari, located at the top…