A neighborhood butcher who also paints
In a few strokes, with the paintbrush turning and twisting on the paper, a landscape quickly takes shape. Xiao Qun’s favorite subject is the mountains of his homeland—Jiangxi. He also paints bamboo and...
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You won’t believe how much this spiky 50-year-old toy is worth
This spiky monster is called Garamon. It made its debut in the hit Japanese animation series “Ultraman” in 1966. Kids typically worship heroes. Ultraman, a spaceman, was a savior of the world in the...
View ArticleWhat is not contemporary art?
Contemporary art is hard to understand. To ordinary folks like me, who has no artistic training whatsoever, it seems anything can be contemporary art. Not only do I find it hard to understand such art...
View ArticleA few tips on investing in jade
Like most luxury products, the jade market also suffered from China’s anti-corruption campaign in recent years. But as long as one has the holding power, professionals in the trade said, the outlook...
View ArticleWhy an addiction to social media is bad for your health
Too much social media may be bad for your health, the Hong Kong Economic Journal Monthly reported. First, it can prevent you from sleeping well. In a survey by the University of Pittsburgh’s School of...
View ArticleWhat sort of startups should government support?
To tech startups, Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying’s announcement of a HK$2 billion innovation and technology venture fund is by all means good news. The key question is how should the money be spent,...
View ArticleStudent suicides: The sad truth stares as in the face
A series of student suicides begs the question what exactly is ailing our children so much that they want to end their lives. The answer is far from straightforward. Our education system could be...
View ArticleWhy Hong Kong shoppers are the worst
Mainland tourists are often ridiculed by the media for their frenzied shopping as they snap up everything from toilet seats to rice cookers, from drugs to cosmetics when they travel. They are usually...
View ArticleOnline marketing 101: What’s not to love about social media?
High rent has pushed many small retailers out of street stores into industrial buildings, which are typically away from residential or business districts. That has made customer traffic a major...
View ArticleCould there be too much Star Wars?
For big fans, the answer is probably never. Even for those less excited about Star Wars, the futuristic saga has become part of daily life. It’s no longer unusual to hear colleagues or family members...
View ArticleWhat would you be doing if you live to be 100?
Keep moving forward. That is the greatest joy in life. At 105 years old, Chiu Mo-hawk can speak that line with more conviction than most people. Chiu’s way of moving forward one small step every day is...
View ArticleRead this before you decide to become your own boss
Building your own company may sound exciting and fulfilling, but being the boss is a position that can consume every ounce of your energy. Columnist and startup investor Lo Jim shared some of the pains...
View ArticleChina animation makers catching up with Hollywood fast
Released in January, Little Door Gods pulled in nearly 28 million yuan (US$4.33 million) on its opening day and set a new record for a Chinese-produced animation movie. If the looks of its characters...
View ArticleWhat Link REIT disposals tell us about the property market
The slump in retail business is casting a big shadow over the property market. But while reports of further downsizing plans of luxury vendors seem to suggest softening demand and more downside to...
View ArticleEven tycoons need to join hands – what are SMEs waiting for?
The main reason most small businesses never grow into large corporations is they lack a strong team, blogger and startup investor Lo Kim wrote. When tycoons like Tencent’s Pony Ma Huateng, Wanda’s Wang...
View ArticleWhy the Warren Buffett way does not work in China
Legendary investor Warren Buffett may be a genius in picking the right company to invest in, but he can only be as good as the investment targets he can choose from. If he is only limited to China...
View ArticleDon’t like the stock just because you like the store
Famed fund manager Peter Lynch said his favorite source of investment ideas for retail stocks is the Burlington Mall located 25 miles away from his home. “Hanging out at the mall is far superior to...
View ArticleCan Hong Kong come anywhere close to Israel in tech development?
Israel has seen great success in its tech industry development in recent years. In 2014, 12 Israeli companies listed on NASDAQ, three of which had a market value above US$1 billion, with Mobileye being...
View ArticleA deluge of fake products in China: Can’t blame makers alone
I’ve recently watched a Chinese drama called Divorce Lawyers. In one of the episodes, the ex-wife of lawyer Chi suspects him of having a romantic relationship with her divorce lawyer. The jealous...
View ArticleChangan speeds up its quest for self-driving technology
If BYD Co. Ltd. is China’s great hope in the electric-car arena, Chongqing Changan Automobile Co. Ltd. aims to become the equivalent in self-driving technology. The carmaker recently completed a...
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