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6 Hong Kong Stories You Need to Read |
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1. Study shows global connections crucial to Hong Kong's future
A new study from consulting firm McKinsey & Co. has ranked Hong Kong as Asia's most globally connected economy. According to the study, in order to maintain its ranking, Hong Kong’s trade and finance linkages with the mainland and the rest of the world must be constantly reinforced. According to Joe Ngai, a managing partner at McKinsey, “It is clearly very important for [mainland] China to be connected to Hong Kong… Our study underscores Hong Kong's pivotal role in the global economy."
Read more about Hong Kong’s ranking here or the full study from McKinsey here . |
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2. Art Basel Highlights
As one of the biggest contemporary art fairs in the Asia-Pacific region, Art Basel Hong Kong attracts galleries, artists and celebrities from across the globe. Of course, centred on all of this are the eye-catching and thought-provoking artworks. Check out highlights of the Hong Kong’s biggest fair here. |
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3. Hong Kong destroys almost 30 tons of confiscated ivory
 To show its commitment to fighting illegal wildlife trade, the Hong Kong Government recently began the incineration of almost 30 tons of confiscated ivory. "We hope curbing illegal trade in ivory will help stop illegal poaching of elephants," said Hong Kong Secretary for the Environment, Mr Wong Kam-sing.
Read more here. |
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4. Greg Kane's Love Letter to Hong Kong
Former Hong Kong resident Greg Kane moved away from the city after calling it home for six years. As a departing gift, he created this amazing short video of the city - a "farewell love letter" as he describes it. Check out the beautifully shot video here. |
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5. Mesmerizing Photos of Hong Kong's Fortune Tellers
Award-winning photographer Kris Vervaeke travelled to Hong Kong and was captivated by the city's fortune teller shops. In particular, he loved the 100 tiny shops which line an alley behind the famed Wong Tai Sin Temple in Kowloon. We’ve shared the series of photographs Vervaeke has shot on our Facebook page. Click here to check them out. |
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6. Your Views on Kai Tak Development
The Kai Tak Fantasy International Ideas Competition was launched last year with the aim of generating creative ideas to develop the former airport. Now, the Kai Tak Fantasy office is seeking the public’s views on the four shortlisted submissions. Check out the short listed submissions here and help make the Kai Tak fantasy a reality. |
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