Hong Kong, (June 12, 2023) – The South China Morning Post (SCMP) is proud to present the 5th edition of the China Conference: Hong Kong, which will take place on June 20th at the St. Regis Hong Kong. The hybrid conference brings together senior government officials, business leaders, diplomats, and entrepreneurs for comprehensive dialogues on the flourishing opportunities and industries within the Greater Bay Area and mainland China. These discussions will also delve into their far-reaching implications for Hong Kong and the global community.

Our esteemed speakers on the day include:

• The Hon John Lee, SBS, PDSM, PMSM, Chief Executive of the HKSAR Government
• The Hon Paul Lam, SBS, SC, JP, Secretary for Justice of the HKSAR Government
• Christopher Hui, GBS, JP, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the HKSAR Government 
• Elizabeth Wong, Director of Licensing and Head of Fintech unit, Intermediaries, Securities and Futures Commission
• Victor Dawes, SC, Chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association
• Patrick Graham, Chief Executive Officer, Manulife Hong Kong & Macau
• John Lee, Vice Chairman, Head of Greater China, Global Banking, UBS AG
• Catherine Leung, Co Founder and Partner, MizMaa Ventures, Chairperson, The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies
• Wang Jian, Founder, Alibaba Cloud
• Andy Wong, Head of Innovation and Technology, Invest Hong Kong

A full list of the conference’s speakers can be accessed here

Deep dive topics on the day include:

• Navigating the Future: Hong Kong’s Role in China’s Economic Vision
• Creating a Connected Ecosystem: Fostering Advancement and Innovation in the Greater Bay Area and Beyond
• The Financial Hubs: Synergic Potentials and Global Challenges for Hong Kong and Shanghai
• Crypto’s New Frontier: Charting a Path Through Regulatory Challenges and Opportunities
  
  

The full agenda can be accessed here

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ABOUT THE SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST  

The South China Morning Post is a leading global news company that has reported on China and Asia for more than a century. Founded in 1903, SCMP is headquartered in Hong Kong, where it is the city’s newspaper of record, with a growing correspondent staff across Asia and the United States. SCMP’s vision is to “Elevate Thought” and our mission is to “Lead the global conversation on Hong Kong, mainland China and Asia”. It is the recipient of hundreds of awards for its journalistic excellence, from such prestigious organisations as the World Association of News Publishers and the Online News Association. SCMP also publishes a portfolio of premium lifestyle and fashion titles in Hong Kong including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire and Harper’s BAZAAR. In 2020, SCMP became the first news organisation in Asia to join the Trust Project, a consortium of top news companies developing global transparency standards for credible journalism.

 

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Hong Kong, (June 8, 2023) – The South China Morning Post (SCMP) and the Interactive Advertising Bureau of Hong Kong (IAB HK) are proud to unveil an industry white paper, Unlocking Brand Marketing’s Potential in Asia, helping businesses capture the growth opportunities that lie ahead. 

The key takeaways of the whitepaper are as follows:

• Marketers now favour brand marketing over performance marketing
• Marketers are diversifying their media channels away from performance so they can capture growth 
• Storytelling stands front and centre in driving resonance and recognition
• Today, every business needs to be engaged in brand marketing
• The focus on marketing effectiveness and strategic business metrics is only set to grow 
• Successful marketing execution requires confidence and conviction in agile environments 
• Brand is a uniting force in a divergent world 

 

The full whitepaper is available here

The findings of the whitepaper are gathered from qualitative research in the form of round table discussions hosted by SCMP across two groups of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) level representatives in Hong Kong and Singapore respectively (full list of CMO participants surveyed available in the appendix), as well as quantitative research conducted across IAB’s membership database of marketers.

“Today, we are at a turning point. The last three years have seen too much focus on performance marketing and short-term thinking. Now, brand marketing is taking centre stage, with a focus on storytelling, real-world experiences and partnerships,” Kevin Huang, Chief Operating Officer, SCMP, comments. “Our round table discussions with Chief Marketing Officers validate the prevailing trend of escalating brand engagement. Their collective enthusiasm for branding building and effectively disseminating their business’ narratives underscores the resonating power of storytelling in marketing.” 

“In recent years, there has been a surge in digital products and services. However, as people return to offices, go on vacations, and venture out, marketers must adapt by diversifying their media channels. According to the survey conducted among IAB HK members for the whitepaper, 37% of marketers plan to increase spending on local news media, while 40% intend to invest more in out-of home-advertising,” Paul Phillips, Insights & Strategy Director, SCMP, shares. “With this white paper, we set out to inspire and help businesses capture the growth opportunities ahead.”

“Marketers need to focus on strategic and diligent brand building as they can no longer dispute the power of storytelling as a unifying force in creating resonance and recognition,” Darryl Choo, International Business Director, SCMP, notes. “Powerful brands are built on stories that can shape our perception of the world, and resonate deeply with the hearts and minds of consumers.”

“Marketing is the driving force behind growth and that is being reflected in budgetary allocations. A majority of the IAB HK members surveyed for this whitepaper cite budget increases, with a notable 20% revealing a substantial 20% or higher increase in marketing investment.” Victor Cheng, Executive Committee, IAB HK, says. “At the same time, marketers are under pressure to prove effectiveness, with 73% of those surveyed ranking marketing effectiveness of utmost importance, anticipating its continuous ascent in significance in coming years.”

 

Appendix:

Round table participants in Hong Kong:

• Suresh Balaji, Global Head Of Corporate Affairs, Brand And Marketing For Consumer, Private And Business Banking, Standard Chartered Bank 
• Bart Buiring, Chief Sales And Marketing Officer – Asia Pacific, Marriott International
• Hilda Chan, Head Of Marketing, Hong Kong Science And Technology Parks
• Brian Hui, Head Of Customer Propositions And Marketing, Wealth And Personal Banking, Hong Kong, Hsbc
• Cindy Chee, Communications Director (Hong Kong & Macau), Cartier
• Justin Bonnett, Regional Head Of Marketing, Jones Lang Lasalle 
• Fred Ngan, Co-Founder, Co-Ceo, Bowtie Life Insurance

 

Round table participants in Singapore:

• Adrian Warr, Vice-Chair Of APAC Practices And Sectors, & APAC Head Of Employee Experience, Edelman
• Marilyn Yeong, Regional Client Vice-President, Assembly
• Brenda Bey, Chief Marketing Officer, GOGOX
• Suren Rastogi, Head Of Marketing, finbots.Ai
• Elaine Wu, Director, Corporate Brand & Marketing, Alibaba Group
• Jini Pillai, Head Of Media Relations, Aon
• Papri Dev, Vice-President Communications APAC, Tinder
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ABOUT THE SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST  

The South China Morning Post is a leading global news company that has reported on China and Asia for more than a century. Founded in 1903, SCMP is headquartered in Hong Kong, where it is the city’s newspaper of record, with a growing correspondent staff across Asia and the United States. SCMP’s vision is to “Elevate Thought” and our mission is to “Lead the global conversation on Hong Kong, mainland China and Asia”. It is the recipient of hundreds of awards for its journalistic excellence, from such prestigious organisations as the World Association of News Publishers and the Online News Association. SCMP also publishes a portfolio of premium lifestyle and fashion titles in Hong Kong including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire and Harper’s BAZAAR. In 2020, SCMP became the first news organisation in Asia to join the Trust Project, a consortium of top news companies developing global transparency standards for credible journalism.

 

ABOUT THE SCMP ADVERTISING+

For 120 years, the South China Morning Post has been entrusted by both readers and partners in Hong Kong and Asia to tell their stories to over 35 million readers each month. SCMP Advertising+ connects partners to affluent Asian influencers and business decision-makers through culturally relevant content and events that drive connection and consideration; and its first-party data platform and brand safety tools that deliver impact through insights and context. SCMP Advertising+ is for partners who want to shape the next chapter of Hong Kong and Asia’s story.

 

ABOUT IAB HONG KONG

IAB Hong Kong is the 46th national Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) licensee. It is a not-for-profit association that aims to develop standards and best practices on digital marketing to shape the future of digital marketing for Hong Kong’s advertising and marketing community.

The founding members of IAB HK, comScore, Google, Meta, RedLotus, South China Morning Post, and Yahoo! all share a common goal to see marketers embrace digital at a level unprecedented in Hong Kong’s advertising and marketing industry. PwC is a supporting partner of the association.

Through working with its member companies, IAB HK is committed to talent development, education, and cutting-edge research about the critical role of digital marketing.

 

For further information, please contact:  

advertising@scmp.com

Hong Kong, (May 11, 2023) – The South China Morning Post (SCMP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lucy Chen as Head of Strategy and Data. Reporting directly to Catherine So, CEO of SCMP, this new role oversees the Post’s business strategies and data analytics function, with the mandate of driving business transformations in alignment with evolving strategic focus, institutionalising data-led decision making practices across the organisation through the use of advanced data analytics as well as identifying and implementing execution plans for new business opportunities. 

Chen brings with her over 20 years of experience in strategy, change management, organisational transformation and business development across multiple industries. She joins the Post from SmarTone, where she held senior positions from 2020 to 2023 in corporate strategy, business planning and data analytics, and brought about substantial revenue and operational improvements. 

Prior to, Chen spent almost 15 years in private equity. She entered the industry by starting in GE Equity in 2006 and co-founded Cobalt Equity Partners in 2015 with a focus on making mid-market, growth investments within Greater China, and generating significant value creation in portfolio companies. 

She began her career as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company in 2001, and holds a Bachelor degree in International Relations from Wellesley College and MBA degree from INSEAD.

“Lucy’s appointment reflects the central role that data analytics plays in SCMP’s strategic capabilities and organisation model. I am confident that Lucy’s expertise will lend a solid data-driven foundation across our commercial, corporate and editorial pillars as we entrench the practice of intelligent use of data in our business and newsroom decisions as an industry leader. Under her leadership we will see optimised strategic and operational execution in business planning and transformation.” Catherine So, Chief Executive Officer, South China Morning Post, comments. 

“I’m incredibly honoured and thrilled to join SCMP, a global news leader with a definitive voice on Hong Kong, mainland China and Asia affairs. The unique culture here is a blend of 120 years of legacy and a tech-forward mindset, built by a team of highly passionate and talented colleagues who are invested and committed to the mission and vision of the organisation. I’m excited about the new frontiers and the continual milestones ahead for the Post as a media pioneer,” Lucy Chen, Head of Data and Strategy, South China Morning Post, shares.

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ABOUT THE SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST  

The South China Morning Post is a leading global news company that has reported on China and Asia for more than a century. Founded in 1903, SCMP is headquartered in Hong Kong, where it is the city’s newspaper of record, with a growing correspondent staff across Asia and the United States. SCMP’s vision is to “Elevate Thought” and our mission is to “Lead the global conversation about China”. It is the recipient of hundreds of awards for its journalistic excellence, from such prestigious organisations as the World Association of News Publishers and the Online News Association. A digital-first media organisation, SCMP is also home to Goldthread, a content platform with a focus on food, travel and culture in China, and publishes a portfolio of premium lifestyle and fashion titles in Hong Kong including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire and Harper’s BAZAAR. In 2020, SCMP became the first news organisation in Asia to join the Trust Project, a consortium of top news companies developing global transparency standards for credible journalism.

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Hong Kong, (April 24, 2023) – The South China Morning Post (SCMP) announces today the appointment of Lou Wee as Director of Global Strategic Business. Based in Hong Kong, this position sits within the Post’s Advertising and Marketing Solutions (AMS) business with the mandate to build and nurture long-term partnerships with global strategic accounts. 

Wee rejoins SCMP after his move to VICE Media as Vice President of Sales & Brand Partnerships, APAC in 2022, having previously held roles of Head of Advertising Sales for Hong Kong and Regional Markets as well as Regional Director of Advertising and Partnerships from 2018-2022 in SCMP. 

With over 15 years of diverse media and advertising experience acquired from Hong Kong and Singapore, Wee counts VICE Media, FOX Networks Group, CNBC and The Wall Street Journal, amongst his prior career appointments where he was responsible for advertising sales and partnerships.

“Wee’s rich industry and regional background aptly reflects the mission of SCMP’s global strategic business, which is to work with partners worldwide in targeting respective local markets across APAC and around the world where SCMP has audience reach while scaling their regional presences through our integrated marketing offerings in content, events and data driven advertising solutions,” Kevin Huang, Chief Operating Officer, South China Morning Post comments. “As our readers are a global community, the majority of which comprises the APAC market with a particularly strong presence in Hong Kong, Singapore and the rest of Southeast Asia, followed by the North America market, Wee’s homecoming highlights the Post’s robust regional position and strong confidence in Asia as a leading global hub for media and advertising.”

“Hong Kong holds a very special place in my heart – not only has it been my home base for the past 8 years, I also owe much of the success that I enjoy in my personal and professional life to this city. My appointment and return to SCMP comes at an exciting point of the Post’s journey as it enters its 120th year of journalistic legacy, the reopening of Hong Kong to the rest of the world and a tech-forward next-phase which will continue to pave the way for SCMP’s leading role in the Asia media industry.” Lou Wee, Director of Global Strategic Business, South China Morning Post shares. 

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ABOUT THE SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST  

The South China Morning Post is a leading global news company that has reported on China and Asia for more than a century. Founded in 1903, SCMP is headquartered in Hong Kong, where it is the city’s newspaper of record, with a growing correspondent staff across Asia and the United States. SCMP’s vision is to “Elevate Thought” and our mission is to “Lead the global conversation about China”. It is the recipient of hundreds of awards for its journalistic excellence, from such prestigious organisations as the World Association of News Publishers and the Online News Association. A digital-first media organisation, SCMP is also home to Goldthread, a content platform with a focus on food, travel and culture in China, and publishes a portfolio of premium lifestyle and fashion titles in Hong Kong including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire and Harper’s BAZAAR. In 2020, SCMP became the first news organisation in Asia to join the Trust Project, a consortium of top news companies developing global transparency standards for credible journalism.

For further information, please contact:  

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Hong Kong, (April 18, 2023) – The South China Morning Post unveils today its Readers of SCMP Campaign, which tells the international story of Hong Kong through the lens of six readers from different walks of life who exemplify the defining qualities of the Post’s sophisticated, affluent and influential audience base. 

Central to the campaign is the message that great journeys start with anyone, anywhere, at any time. The Post amplifies this message by featuring the vignettes of six readers whose profiles epitomize the international story of Hong Kong in their “moments of creation”.

The Six Vignettes of Readers of SCMP Campaign in their moments of creation: 

• Allan Zeman – Chairman, LKF Group
• May Chow – Chef & Founder, Little Bao
• Steven Lam – Co-Founder & CEO, GoGoX
• Shalini Mahtani – Founder, The Zubin Foundation
• Gregory Van – Co-Founder & CEO, Endowus
• Anson Chan – Student, Island School

They represent the Post’s reader archetypes, as represented by makers, leaders, pioneers, innovators, visionaries. The vignettes are a celebration of the social, cultural and economic influence these archetypes wield. Click here to view the 30 second campaign video. 

Media placements include: SCMP newspaper wraps, SCMP digital media, OOH across main commercial areas in Hong Kong, digital ad placements, print, events, and more across Hong Kong and Singapore markets, with activation programs such as coffee pop ups at trade events and at partner locations. 

“The first brand initiative of our 120th anniversary, this Readers of SCMP campaign celebrates the entrepreneurial community of Hong Kong which has been with the Post every step of the way since day one,” says Kevin Huang, Chief Operating Officer, South China Morning Post. “We connect partners to quality Asian affluent and influential business decision maker audiences. Our culturally relevant content and events drive connection and consideration, and our first party data platform and brand safety tools deliver impact through insights and context. South China Morning Post Advertising+ is for brands and partners who want to shape the next chapter of Hong Kong and Asia’s story.”

“The campaign was conceived  as a result of findings by in-house market research conducted in January 2023 revealing SCMP’s leading and nuanced market share in quality, affluent and influential readership,” says Paul Phillips, Strategy & Insights Director, South China Morning Post. “With this campaign, we are celebrating our readers who are shaping our world. They are the makers, leaders, pioneers, innovators and visionaries of today and tomorrow.”

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ABOUT THE SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST  

The South China Morning Post is a leading global news company that has reported on China and Asia for more than a century. Founded in 1903, SCMP is headquartered in Hong Kong, where it is the city’s newspaper of record, with a growing correspondent staff across Asia and the United States. SCMP’s vision is to “Elevate Thought” and our mission is to “Lead the global conversation about China”. It is the recipient of hundreds of awards for its journalistic excellence, from such prestigious organisations as the World Association of News Publishers and the Online News Association. A digital-first media organisation, SCMP is also home to Goldthread, a content platform with a focus on food, travel and culture in China, and publishes a portfolio of premium lifestyle and fashion titles in Hong Kong including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire and Harper’s BAZAAR. In 2020, SCMP became the first news organisation in Asia to join the Trust Project, a consortium of top news companies developing global transparency standards for credible journalism.

For further information, please contact:  

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Hong Kong, (April 14, 2023) – The South China Morning Post is pleased to present the all-new Style by SCMP, a rebrand of its flagship Style publication known for curated and insightful global luxury and lifestyle content through an Asian lens. 

Style by SCMP hails the advent of an inclusive luxury experience that values knowledge, access and connectivity, a dynamic perspective that moves away from purely symbolic representations of exclusivity and wealth, marking a new era of South China Morning Post’s role in the conversation on discerning and intelligent luxury. The revamped Style by SCMP weaves responsible luxury, entrepreneurship, innovation, women leadership, wellness and philanthropy topics into its coverage on latest trends in fashion, watches and jewellery. 

“The slanted letter ‘l’ is evocative of the slash (/), which is prevalent across the creative community. This places the brand’s stake in a multi-hyphenate-driven milieu, and highlights the versatility of roles and viewpoints which make up today’s luxury market,” says Vincenzo La Torre, Chief Editor, Style by SCMP, South China Morning Post.

“The South China Morning Post is dedicated to nurturing communities that bring together brands and influencers who are united by their pursuit of knowledge, wellbeing, betterment and fulfilment, where the affluent and influential can be the heroes and heroines of their own stories,” adds Kevin Huang, Chief Operating Officer, South China Morning Post.

NOTE TO READERS AND EDITORS

Style by SCMP publishes 10 issues per year and is distributed with the South China Morning Post, counting luxury hotels, hair salons, wellness spas and airport lounges amongst its key distribution locations.

ABOUT THE SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST 
The South China Morning Post is a leading global news company that has reported on China and Asia for more than a century. Founded in 1903, SCMP is headquartered in Hong Kong, where it is the city’s newspaper of record, with a growing correspondent staff across Asia and the United States. SCMP’s vision is to “Elevate Thought” and our mission is to “Lead the global conversation about China”. It is the recipient of hundreds of awards for its journalistic excellence, from such prestigious organisations as the World Association of News Publishers and the Online News Association. A digital-first media organisation, SCMP is also home to Goldthread, a content platform with a focus on food, travel and culture in China, and publishes a portfolio of premium lifestyle and fashion titles in Hong Kong including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire and Harper’s BAZAAR. In 2020, SCMP became the first news organisation in Asia to join the Trust Project, a consortium of top news companies developing global transparency standards for credible journalism.

For further information, please contact:

pr@scmp.com

 

Hong Kong, (March 31, 2023) The South China Morning Post (SCMP) is proud to announce the release of the eleventh edition of 100 Top Tables, the definitive guide to the most outstanding fine dining restaurants and bars in Hong Kong and Macau. This year’s edition features 135 establishments with eight individual category winners, the largest cohort since inception.

The 2023 edition celebrates the talent, strength and dedication displayed by Hong Kong’s F&B scene, undeterred by adversities over the past three years.

 This year’s individual award winners include:

• Best Chef – Silas Li, Hong Kong Cuisine 1983
• Best Service – Wing
• Best Ambience – Magistracy Dining Room
• Rising Star – William Lau, Whisk
• Best Pastry Chef – Don Ng, The Royal Garden
• Sustainability Hero – Mono
• Best Wine List – Embla
• Best Bartender – Devender Sehgal, Mandarin Oriental

“The largest 100 Top Tables guide ever, 2023’s expanded cohort is a reflection of the bustling F&B scene which this region has long been known for.” said Douglas Parkes, Senior Content Editor, South China Morning Post. “The past 11 editions of 100 Top Tables have helped cast a spotlight on the dramatic shifts in culinary trends in Hong Kong and Macau, and this year that legacy will grow even more – in addition to our annual celebration we are committed to highlighting and giving voice to the culinary scene throughout the year.”

“Hong Kong and Macau are back, and the SCMP is here to support our F&B partners as our cities expand and welcome more visitors and locals alike in one of the most dynamic and vibrant dining scenes of Asia.” Catherine So, Chief Executive Officer, South China Morning Post, added. 

100 Top Tables 2023 

CHINESE
1. The Chairman	2. China Tang	3. Cuisine Cuisine
4. Dong Lai Shun	5. Duddell’s	6. Dynasty
7. Forum Restaurant	8. Hoi King Heen	9. Hong Kong Cuisine  1983
10. Hung Tong	11. Hutong	12. Imperial Treasure
13. Lai Ching Heen	14. Lung King Heen	15. Man Ho
16. Man Wah	17. Mián	18. Ming Court
19. Mora	20. Mott 32	21. One Harbour Road
22. Rùn	23. Seventh Son  Restaurant	24. Shang Palace
25. Summer Palace	26. T’ang Court	27. Tin Lung Heen
28. Wing	29. Xing Rong Ji	30. Yat Tung Heen
31. Ying Jee Club	32. Yong Fu	33. Yuè (Causeway  Bay)
34. Yuè (Tung Chung)

CONTEMPORARY
1. Agora	2. Andō	3. Arbor
4. Arcane	5. Aulis	6. Chaat
7. Cultivate	8. Embla	9. Haku
10. Hansik Goo	11. Mono	12. Mosu
13. New Punjab Club	14. La Rambla	15. Roganic Hong Kong
16. Tate Dining Room	17. Ta Vie	18. VEA
19. Vivant	20. Whey	21. Whisk

FRENCH
1. Amber	2. Bâtard	3. Belon
4. Caprice	5. Clarence	6. Écriture
7. Épure	8. Gaddi’s	9. L’Atelier de Joël  Robuchon
10. L’Envol	11. Racines	12. Restaurant Petrus
13. Tirpse

ITALIAN
1. 8½ Otto e Mezzo  Bombana (HK)	2. Angelini	3. Castellana
4. Estro	5. Giacomo	6. Grissini
7. Nicholini’s	8. Noi	9. Octavium Italian  Restaurant
10. Sabatini Ristorante  Italiano	11. Tosca di Angelo	12. Tuber Umberto Bombana

JAPANESE
1. I M Teppanyaki & Wine	2. Kushiro	3. Nadaman
4. Nagamoto	5. Nikushou	6. Ryota Kappou Modern
7. Sushi Saito	8. Sushi Shikon	9. Sushi Wadatsumi
10. Sushi Yonjugo	11. Sushiyoshi	12. Tempura Ippoh

STEAK & GRILLS
1. Grand Hyatt  Steakhouse	2. Kilo Steakhouse	3. Magistracy Dining  Room
4. Mandarin Grill + Bar	5. Morton’s The  Steakhouse	6. Prohibition Grill House  & Cocktail Bar
7. Rex Wine & Grill	8. The Steak House

MACAU
1. The 8 Restaurant	2. 8½ Otto e Mezzo  Bombana	3. Alain Ducasse at  Morpheus
4. Feng Wei Ju	5. Five Foot Road	6. Golden Flower
7. The Huaiyang Garden	8. Imperial Court	9. Jade Dragon
10. The Kitchen	11. Lai Heen	12. The Manor
13. Mesa	14. Mizumi (Wynn Macau)	15. Palace Garden
16. Pearl Dragon	17. Pin Yue Xuan	18. Robuchon au Dôme
19. Sichuan Moon	20. Vida Rica	21. Wing Lei
22. Wing Lei Palace	23. Yí	24. Ying
25. Zi Yat Heen

BARS
1. Argo	2. The Aubrey	3. Bar De Luxe
4. Caprice Bar	5. Coa	6. DarkSide
7. Mizunara: The Library	8. Mostly Harmless	9. Penicillin
10. Quinary

ABOUT THE SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST 
The South China Morning Post is a leading global news company that has reported on China and Asia for more than a century. Founded in 1903, SCMP is headquartered in Hong Kong, where it is the city’s newspaper of record, with a growing correspondent staff across Asia and the United States. SCMP’s vision is to “Elevate Thought” and our mission is to “Lead the global conversation about China”. It is the recipient of hundreds of awards for its journalistic excellence, from such prestigious organisations as the World Association of News Publishers and the Online News Association. A digital-first media organisation, SCMP is also home to Goldthread, a content platform with a focus on food, travel and culture in China, and publishes a portfolio of premium lifestyle and fashion titles in Hong Kong including the Chinese editions of Cosmopolitan, ELLE, ELLE Men, Esquire and Harper’s BAZAAR. In 2020, SCMP became the first news organisation in Asia to join the Trust Project, a consortium of top news companies developing global transparency standards for credible journalism.

For further information, please contact: 

pr@scmp.com

Hong Kong, (March 16, 2023) – The South China Morning Post announces today the appointment of Sophia Yu as the new Managing Director, SCMP Hearst. Effective April 1, 2023, Sophia succeeds Josephine Chan, who has led SCMP Hearst with distinction for the past 35 years and who has made the decision to step down in order to spend more time with family.

Under Chan’s leadership, SCMP Hearst has grown to operate five renowned lifestyle media brands in Hong Kong, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Harper’s BAZAAR, Esquire, and ELLE Men, with an aggregate reach of 7.5 million readers every month across print, digital and social platforms.

“Josephine is a well-respected leader in Hong Kong’s lifestyle media industry,” said Catherine So, Chief Executive Officer, SCMP Group. “We are grateful for her leadership and commitment to SCMP Hearst over the past 35 years. We appreciate the role she has played in driving our magazine business forward and wish her a well-deserved retirement.”

Yu currently serves as Senior Vice President and Publisher of SCMP Hearst, a role she has held since 2021, overseeing the brand development, business strategy and editorial direction of all of the division’s lifestyle media brands. She first joined the South China Morning Post in 2011 as Director of Advertising and Marketing Solutions and moved to SCMP Hearst in 2013 as General Manager and Publisher, ascending the ranks to Vice President of Sales & Marketing and Publisher in 2018. Prior to SCMP, she previously held both in-house and agency positions at different companies, having acquired more than 15 years of APAC strategy, sales, marketing and advertising experience across Hong Kong, Greater China and other Asia markets.  

“Sophia is one of Hong Kong’s most experienced and knowledgeable leaders in women’s magazines and lifestyle brands today,” So said. “I am confident that her strong strategic planning, management, and people leadership skills will take our magazine brands to new heights.”

ABOUT SCMP HEARST

SCMP Hearst publishes five lifestyle media brands in Hong Kong, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, ELLE Men, Esquire and Harper’s BAZAAR. SCMP Hearst is a joint venture of the SCMP Group and The Hearst Corporation. 

ABOUT THE SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST 
The South China Morning Post is a leading global news company that has reported on China and Asia for more than a century. Founded in 1903, SCMP is headquartered in Hong Kong, where it is the city’s newspaper of record, with a growing correspondent staff across Asia and the United States. SCMP’s vision is to “Elevate Thought” and our mission is to “Lead the global conversation about China”. It is the recipient of hundreds of awards for its journalistic excellence, from such prestigious organisations as the World Association of News Publishers and the Online News Association. A digital-first media organisation, SCMP is also home to Goldthread, a content platform with a focus on food, travel and culture in China, and publishes a portfolio of premium lifestyle and fashion titles in Hong Kong including the Chinese editions of Cosmopolitan, ELLE, ELLE Men, Esquire and Harper’s BAZAAR. In 2020, SCMP became the first news organisation in Asia to join the Trust Project, a consortium of top news companies developing global transparency standards for credible journalism.

For further information, please contact: 

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Hong Kong, (March 16, 2023) – The South China Morning Post (SCMP) is proud to present the 5th edition of the China Conference: Southeast Asia, which will take place on 29-30 March at the Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. The 2-day hybrid conference brings together government representatives, business leaders and industry experts for expansive dialogues on the many areas China and Southeast Asia are powering the transformation of the APAC and global economy through deployment of technological, net-neutral, financing and infrastructural strategies.

 

Our esteemed speakers on the day include:

• K Shanmugam, Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law of Government of Singapore
• Paul CHAN Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
• Tengku Zafrul Aziz, Minister of International Trade & Industry of Government of Malaysia  
• Sun Haiyan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of Singapore
• Esther An, Chief Sustainability Officer, City Developments Limited
• Dennis Chiu, Founder, Far East Consortium
• Mariel Dimsey, Secretary-General, HKIAC
• Shayan Hazir, Chief Digital Officer, ASEAN, HSBC
• Wee Shann Lam, Deputy Chief Executive (Technology), Land Transport Authority, Singapore
• Catherine So, Chief Executive Officer, South China Morning Post
• Jasmmine Wong, CEO, Greater China and Singapore, Inchcape
• Kai Wu, Group Chief Revenue Officer and General Manager, APAC, Airwallex

 

A full list of the conference’s speakers can be accessed here

 

Deep dive topics on the day include:

 

• Seizing Opportunities: How Southeast Asian economics are adapting to shifting US-China relations
• Diversifying Asian supply chain in the next 10 years
• Imagining the international financial hub 2.0
• Digitalising Southeast Asia: Following China’s superapp technology development path?
• Driving into the Fossil Fuel Free Future in Asia: the electric vehicle ecosystem in Southeast Asia
• Resolving international disputes: the Asian hub for arbitration and mediation

 

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ABOUT THE SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST 
The South China Morning Post is a leading global news company that has reported on China and Asia for more than a century. Founded in 1903, SCMP is headquartered in Hong Kong, where it is the city’s newspaper of record, with a growing correspondent staff across Asia and the United States. SCMP’s vision is to “Elevate Thought” and our mission is to “Lead the global conversation about China”. It is the recipient of hundreds of awards for its journalistic excellence, from such prestigious organisations as the World Association of News Publishers and the Online News Association. A digital-first media organisation, SCMP is also home to Goldthread, a content platform with a focus on food, travel and culture in China, and publishes a portfolio of premium lifestyle and fashion titles in Hong Kong including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire and Harper’s BAZAAR. In 2020, SCMP became the first news organisation in Asia to join the Trust Project, a consortium of top news companies developing global transparency standards for credible journalism.

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Hong Kong, (16 February 2023) – The South China Morning Post (SCMP) unveils today award winning political cartoonist Harry Harrison’s 2023 auction lineup: Year of the Rabbit: more carrot, less stick. 

Back by popular demand, Year of the Rabbit: more carrot, less stick is a continuation of Harrison’s inaugural auction series Year Of The Tiger: Same Routine, New Stripes in 2022 that was met with critical acclaim. 

This second edition sheds much-needed cheer and wit around the quirks and contradictions of life in Hong Kong through 8 original illustrations that are poignant yet humorous depictions featuring a zodiac rabbit character in the context of recent affairs. 

Each artwork is accompanied with a signed certificate of authenticity issued by the artist, and are unique editions and measuring 220mm x 300mm. The collection is rendered in Pen and Holbein Sepia Ink, with a watercolour wash on arches 300gsm cold-pressed watercolour paper. 

The online auction opens on 23 February, 11:00am (HKT, GMT +8) and runs till 8 March, 11:00am (HKT, GMT +8). Registration opens on 16 February on sc.mp/auction2023. 

Opening bids start at HK$2023 per illustration with HK$200 bid increments. 

ABOUT HARRY HARRISON
Harry Harrison is a British-born, award-winning political cartoonist and illustrator who works and lives in Hong Kong. He has been a longtime contributor to the South China Morning Post and has been regarded as one of Hong Kong’s top political cartoonists for over 20 years. He is best known for his daily cartoons in the SCMP, which he has been an illustrator for since 2011. Harry Harrison also illustrates children’s books and provides satirical cartoons to journals across the South China region.  

ABOUT THE SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST 
The South China Morning Post is a leading global news company that has reported on China and Asia for more than a century. Founded in 1903, SCMP is headquartered in Hong Kong, where it is the city’s newspaper of record, with a growing correspondent staff across Asia and the United States. SCMP’s vision is to “Elevate Thought” and our mission is to “Lead the global conversation about China”. It is the recipient of hundreds of awards for its journalistic excellence, from such prestigious organisations as the World Association of News Publishers and the Online News Association. A digital-first media organisation, SCMP is also home to Goldthread, a content platform with a focus on food, travel and culture in China, and publishes a portfolio of premium lifestyle and fashion titles in Hong Kong including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire and Harper’s BAZAAR. In 2020, SCMP became the first news organisation in Asia to join the Trust Project, a consortium of top news companies developing global transparency standards for credible journalism.

For further information, please contact: 

pr@scmp.com