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The latest news, analysis and opinion on Philanthropy. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
(From left) Past award winners Irene Chan of the Jockey Club, pianist Colleen Lee, Tammy Poon, Jolie Chow, Dr Chan Mui-tong, Vanesse Lai, soloist Elise Liu and SCMP’s Ang Jin at the ceremony. Photo: Karma Lo
Education in Hong Kong

Student of the Year Awards: past winners gather to celebrate decades of excellence

‘Every time I see the other winners of the Student of the Year Awards, I am surprised to see they have improved every time,’ 1985 winner Dr Chan Mui-tong says.

Taylor Swift

Meet the Paisleys, whose non-profit is backed by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

United States

CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87

Trending in China

China ‘Superdad’ pays for building of ‘marathon Dream Home’ for 300 deprived kids

Charitable PE teacher from poor background uses his long-distance running skills to turn abandoned children into top athletes, students.

China’s “Superdad” Bai Jian, a secondary school physical education teacher, used his salary and loans to build a “marathon dream home” and adopted more than 300 underprivileged children. Photo: SCMP composite/Sohu/Bilibili
Millionaires, billionaires and trillionaires

Q&A | Skye Hankey on supporting emerging designers via Fashion Trust US

Hankey, who hangs with celebrities from Kim Kardashian to Salma Hayek, sat down with Style to talk philanthropy and Fashion Trust US.

Fame and celebrity

Who was Ethel Kennedy – and was she really mean to Carolyn Bessette?

The Kennedy family matriarch and RFK’s widow, who raised 11 children, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Barack Obama for her public service.

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Icons and Influencers

How Amanda Cheung is mixing charity, cocktails and Hong Kong heritage

The community-minded creative on championing Hong Kong culture through F&B and family legacy – particularly her charity work with the First Initiative Foundation (FIF).

First Initiative Foundation (FIF) managing director Amanda Cheung wearing local brand YanYan Knits. Photo: Alex Maeland
Icons and Influencers

Nadya Okamoto on challenging norms through menstrual care activism

With nearly 4.5 million TikTok followers, the entrepreneur – who also started a non-profit to combat period poverty – has clearly struck a chord.

Doing Good

Meet the father and daughter duo feeding Hong Kong’s forgotten folk

In Hong Kong, a dad and daughter serve more than meals: they serve community, care and the human connection the city often forgets.

Valentino Garavani

Meet Giancarlo Giammetti, long-time partner of the late Valentino Garavani

He co-founded the Valentino fashion house and rubbed shoulders with everyone from Princess Diana and Elton John to Anne Hathaway.

Legendary couturier Valentino Garavani (left), who died yesterday aged 93, and his one-time romantic partner and long-time business partner Giancarlo Giammetti maintained a close relationship for over 65 years. Photo: Getty Images/AFP
From our archives

In pictures: Hong Kong’s parties of Christmas (and New Year’s) past

The festive season is a good excuse to let your hair down – and Hongkongers do love to party.

Staff members of trading firm FocalPoint International enjoying themselves in a special Christmas party held at the skating rink in Cityplaza in Hong Kong. Photo: SCMP Archives
Hong Kong

Opinion | How to invite meaning to your Christmas feast in a turmoil-filled world

Helping others, starting meaningful conversations and making the festive season more sustainable are just a few ways to celebrate this year.

China-Africa relations

Entrepreneurs vie for Africa’s Business Heroes titles in start-up bonanza

Record 32,000 applications from 54 nations vie for seventh Africa’s Business Heroes awards to recognise 100 start-ups over 10 years.

Food and Drinks

Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for December 12-14

Enjoy alfresco fondue at Zoku’s The Terrace, a festive set dinner by Ask for Alonzo, and a one-day-only Christmas charity brunch by Ando.

Zoku’s sukiyaki cheese fondue in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Celebrity children

Meet Angela Bassett’s daughter, Bronwyn Vance – who made her Le Bal debut

Vance is making headlines after attending Le Bal, which has also debuted celebrity kids like Lily Collins, Apple Martin and Ava Phillippe.

Bronwyn Vance with her parents, Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance, and twin brother Slater Vance, at the prestigious Le Bal des Débutantes. Photo: Le Bal
Food and Drinks

Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for November 28-30 – plus December 1

Say farewell to rum bastion The Daily Tot and enjoy Glass Gardener’s farm-to-glass, tea-inspired cocktails at Hexa in Harbour City.

Hong Kong society

CY Leung’s charity moves to 104-year-old Hong Kong site of ‘philanthropic spirit’

GX Foundation relocates to No 4 Hospital Road in Mid-Levels, a site created in response to Hong Kong’s 1894 plague outbreak.

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Berkshire Hathaway

Warren Buffett endorses Greg Abel as successor in final letter to shareholders

Buffett, who transformed Berkshire from a failing textile company to a US$1.07 trillion conglomerate, will be ‘going quiet’.

Berkshire Hathaway chairman Warren Buffett attends Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholders’ meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 3, 2024. Photo: Reuters
Family offices

Ultra-rich families focus on impact ‘across generations’ in legacy planning

Family offices at Standard Chartered forum in Dubai concerned with geopolitical instabilities, digital disruptions and social changes.

Rafael Nadal

Exclusive | Tennis legend Rafael Nadal serving hope and inspiration to Hong Kong’s youth

22-time grand slam title winner on a mission to support the city’s disadvantaged children facing mental health challenges.

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Rafael Nadal

Nadal Foundation joins forces with Hong Kong charity to nurture next generation

Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal will work with WEMP Foundation, and founder Adrian Cheng, to improve well-being of world’s children.

Rafael Nadal (left) and Adrain Cheng, founder of the WEMP Foundation, attend a press conference at the Regent Hong Kong Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: May Tse
Fame and celebrity

Meet Tala Alamuddin, Amal Clooney’s lookalike younger sister

Alamuddin recently attended Amal and George Clooney’s The Albies event – Meryl Streep, Meg Ryan and Donatella Versace were also there.

Tala Alamuddin is Amal Clooney’s lookalike younger sister, and the founder of Totally Tala. Photos: Getty Images, @talaalamuddin/Instagram
Wealth: Family Offices

More than family: further growth may require hiring external experts

The family office sector in Hong Kong is buoyant, but industry reports suggest increased expertise in the multiple roles of wealth, governance and legacy are key to future success.

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Wealth: Family Offices

Family offices look for ways to measure philanthropy’s impacts

Hong Kong’s experts cite a growing number of organisations dedicated to helping investors measure the gains of philanthropy.

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BNP Paribas Wealth Management
Fame and celebrity

Who is fashion designer Tamara Ralph’s partner, Bhanu Choudhrie?

Tamara Ralph – designer to stars including Meghan Markle and Hailee Steinfeld – was supported at Paris Haute Couture Week by her partner of 5 years, Bhanu Choudhrie – so who is he?

Tamara Ralph and Bhanu Choudhrie went public with their relationship in 2020 after Choudhrie’s expensive divorce from his first wife. Photo: @tamararalphprivee/Instagram
Music

Could Live Aid happen today? No, its stars say, as they reflect on 1985 event

The Live Aid concerts in 1985 rocked the planet, but many of its stars don’t believe a similar event could happen in 2025’s divided world.

Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant (left) and guitarist Jimmy Page perform at the Live Aid concert at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, on July 13, 1985. Photo: AP
Family offices

Hong Kong wealth legacy academy portal links rich patrons with charitable causes

The website will serve as a repository for philanthropic projects that wealthy families can participate in, chairman Adrian Cheng says.

Millionaires, billionaires and trillionaires

Meet Warren Buffett’s accomplished granddaughter-in-law, Lili Buffett

Lili, the wife of Warren Buffett’s grandson Howard Warren Buffett, is VP of investor relations at Power Sustainable, and lists Carolina Herrera, Zimmermann and Johanna Ortiz among her favourite designers.

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