NEWS

Residents rally together to save Stanley

In an effort to help local business owners, Southside residents and members of the Stanley Residents Association have launched a campaign to bring crowds back to the seaside town. The Summer in Stanley campaign will host several events including beach cleanups and water-sport activities. Residents will also hold frequent Stanley business meetings to discuss ways to support businesses in the area. From putting up posters, launching an Instagram account @stanleyvillagehk and even printing t-shirts, these Southsiders are putting their best foot forward in the hopes that it will bring more visitors to Stanley. Read more about the campaign on page 15.

ESF welcomes new chair

The English Schools Foundation has recently appointed Dr Kim Mak as chair of the ESF Board of Governors. He will be taking over from the Hon Abraham Shek, who stepped down from the ESF Board having served the maximum term of six years. “It is a privilege and honour to be the Chair of the ESF Board and I will take most seriously the trust invested in me. I will work with Board members, and the wider ESF community to ensure our Foundation continues to thrive,” said Mak.

Break the chain

Hong Kong has very few laws governing wildlife crimes. But a Members Bill is currently being considered by the government that will provide greater investigative powers to crack down on these crimes. The bill will enable wildlife crime to be treated as the serious and organised crime that it is. To raise public awareness and support for this bill, the non-profit platform, Artists who Love Animals & Nature (ALAN) hopes to collect over 10,000 signatures from concerned citizens. The platform has created five murals across the city, using augmented reality to bring the artwork to life and raise awareness for the campaign. To sign the petition and put a stop to the wildlife trade please visit

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The Arca opens in Wong Chuk Hang

Wong Chuk Hang welcomed its newest hotel, The Arca, last month. With stunning views over Aberdeen Harbour, the hotel has 187 guest rooms and suites along with a rooftop infinity pool, fitness studio and casual indoor and outdoor dining space. With a focus on art and design, the brand also presents a diverse curation of over 40 artworks by some of Hong Kong’s most celebrated artists. thearca.com

Air travel bubble delayed (again)

The quarantine-free air travel bubble between Singapore and Hong Kong has been delayed once again, after a sharp spike in untraceable Covid-19 cases in Singapore. Hong Kong officials announced on May 17 that in view of the recent Covid-19 epidemic situation in Singapore, both Hong Kong and Singapore have decided to defer the date beyond the May 26 target.