Prince Harry spoke out about the dangers of social media and its harmful impact on children recently, calling on shareholders of social media companies and parents to demand change. Speaking at the Clinton Global Initiative in Manhattan, the Duke of Sussex said young people were being “disproportionately affected” by negative experiences online, calling it an
Hong Kong’s popular Wine and Dine Festival is back with exciting changes. It will extend to five days and promote eco-friendliness by eliminating plastic cups. Organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, the festival will take place at the Central Harbourfront from October 23 to 27. Over 300 booths will offer a wide variety of
A fervent C-Suite leader, TEDx speaker, author and diversity & inclusion leader, Victoria Pelletier’s journey is marked by resilience and a passion for transformation. Harnessing her early life challenges to fuel her mission to help others, Victoria is the Founder & CEO of Unstoppable You, a platform that provides strategic advisory services, executive and personal
Yosuke Suzuki, President, Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo/Seoul, believes that creativity is the engine that propels everything towards excellence. The advertising expert, who has emerged to create a name for himself in the industry, goes beyond casting an eye on the bottom line, with the conviction of keeping things exciting for his employees. The industry veteran believes in
Hong Kong’s Mai Po Nature Reserve, a globally recognized haven for biodiversity, has gained significant support in its conservation efforts through a new otter conservation project backed by The Hongkong Bank Foundation, HSBC’s charitable arm. In collaboration with WWF-Hong Kong, this initiative focuses on preserving the Eurasian otter, a species of special conservation concern in
The UK’s cultural landscape is at a crossroads, warns Tinuke Craig, one of the country’s leading black British theatre directors. Craig, renowned for her work on productions such as the Donmar Warehouse’s Trouble in Butetown, raises a critical concern: the diminishing investment in arts schemes aimed at working-class children could lead to a UK theatre
In a remarkable effort to preserve and rejuvenate one of India’s oldest and most revered horse racing venues, billionaire philanthropists and industrialists Yohan and Michelle Poonawalla have successfully completed the renovation and remodelling of the iconic Pune Turf Club. This ambitious project, which marries the club’s historic charm with modern elegance, has not only revitalised
A frozen dessert business that is also making waves in the healthcare industry for its choicest products, House of Pops was started by veteran B2B/B2C and FMCG marketing professional Mazen Kanaan and his culinary and hospitality expert wife Marcela Sancho. With a shared desire to create healthy delights to cater to everyone’s taste buds as
Media mogul Edgar Bronfman Jr. has announced that he is withdrawing his bid to acquire Paramount Global. This move clears the path for Skydance Media to take control of the storied media conglomerate. This decision marks the end of one of the most intense and chaotic bidding wars in recent media history, with the spotlight
The Paris 2024 Olympics will be remembered as a historic milestone, not only in the realm of sports but also in the ongoing pursuit of gender equality. For the first time in the 128-year history of the modern Olympic Games, there was an equal number of male and female athletes competing: 5,250 women and 5,250
