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Bernard Chan
Bernard Chan, born in 1965, is a Hong Kong businessman. He is vice-chairman of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority board and chairman of the M+ board. The grandson of Chin Sophonpanich, the late founder of Bangkok Bank, he is a former convenor of Hong Kong's Executive Council. He is also chairman of Asia Insurance Company Limited.
Bernard Chan, born in 1965, is a Hong Kong businessman. He is vice-chairman of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority board and chairman of the M+ board. The grandson of Chin Sophonpanich, the late founder of Bangkok Bank, he is a former convenor of Hong Kong's Executive Council. He is also chairman of Asia Insurance Company Limited.
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.
Instead of withdrawing from high-risk areas, Asia’s insurers must become an active partner in long-term climate risk management.
The pay scales, which include automatic annual increments, are a misalignment between compensation and output that undermines efficiency.
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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.
We must reassess our levels of engagement in a world dominated by sound bites and social media. There is transformative power in genuine dialogue.
Tighter limits, enforcement and penalties are steps in the right direction but careful implementation is vital to prevent unintended consequences.
New reforms for a unified national market, including addressing unfair competition, will rein in unchecked competition and the damage it is causing.
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.
It’s easy to overthink it but the message is this: embrace challenges, collaborate to seize chances to make profits and a positive impact.
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.
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.
From a ‘China Week’ of anti-Beijing bills to targeting Hong Kong’s trade offices, the narrative is harming Asian-Americans and US businesses.
The new norm of navigating good and bad news simultaneously reminds us that what truly matters is how we choose to respond.
Growing income inequality is a global problem as pressing as climate change. Creative interventions, anathema to the West, deserve a chance.
Geopolitics and cheating allegations aside, the Games also stirred up pride in athletes and wonder at the remarkable achievements.
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.
Inability or unwillingness to engage in dialogue, compromise and recognise shared interests can foster an environment ripe for radicalisation.
Given the UK, France election results and coming US vote, geopolitical challenges will persist with Hong Kong’s traditional trading partners.
The government and private sector should align their messaging to speak to the evolving needs and preferences of today’s travellers.
Every society that introduced waste charges faced difficulties. But sustainable waste management is critical and cannot be postponed indefinitely
Whatever US officials and think tanks have to say of Hong Kong’s autonomy, the city’s courts continue to follow due process. Americans who travel to Hong Kong in spite of a recent heightened alert will realise they are much safer in the city than in their own country.
Almost 20,000 visited the Hong Kong pavilion in its first two weeks, a positive reception that reflects the city’s growing sphere of influence in international contemporary art circles.
Student protests across more than 25 US universities over the Gaza war have turned violent with the police moving in. The situation presents significant challenges, with opinions polarised and deep divides among communities and families, like in 2019 Hong Kong, where the healing has yet to truly begin.
Contrary to foreign popular opinion, the Hong Kong public and media remain critical of government matters, from waste charging to the ‘Night Vibes’ campaign.
The soft power of arts and culture transcends borders, influencing perceptions and fostering goodwill without the need for political or economic leverage. The inaugural Hong Kong International Cultural Summit played an essential role in attracting visitors and countering negative perceptions.
