Erica Fong

Mar 25, 2025 | scmp.com | Erica Fong

March is Arts Month in Hong Kong, the city drawing in the global art crowd with its most important art fairs of the year. But as we all know, art is not confined to just gallery walls and exhibition halls. From Art Basel Hong Kong’s public programme to satellite installations across the city, there are plenty of other art-related events that are, best of all, freely accessible to the public. Here are just a few of the highlights.

Mar 24, 2025 | scmp.com | Erica Fong

Students across East Asia are typically seen as diligent, smart and high-achieving, as Pisa scores show, but they also face overwhelming pressure to perform from parents, educational systems and society at large, and this can have impacts on their health. A recent study in Hong Kong found that more than 90 per cent of students were getting less than the 60 minutes of exercise per day recommended by the World Health Organization.

Feb 7, 2025 | cnaluxury.channelnewsasia.com | Erica Fong

A city steeped in history, Shanghai intrigues with its mix of ultra-modern and futuristic buildings, ancient alleyways, and traditional, tree-lined streets. Its nightlife is just as varied: From classic hotel bars with stunning skyline views to world-class mixology bars ranked among Asia’s (and/or the World’s) 50 Best to the smaller and more intimate watering holes in between. Here are some of the must-visit bars that are making waves in Shanghai's nightlife scene.

Feb 6, 2025 | luxecityguides.com | Erica Fong

INTROWhether you’re after an enchanting candlelit dinner under the stars, an indulgent couples’ spa treatment for two, and/or an exclusive suite or private villa with ocean views for retreating to, Mulia Bali has it all. Not just for lovers (or Valentine’s Day, really), they encourage guests to celebrate love in all its forms.

Jan 23, 2025 | scmp.com | Erica Fong

Traditionally, academic performance has been the key indicator of success for students in Asia, leading many young learners to put physical education (PE) – and consequently, their health – on the back burner in favour of a more studious and sedentary lifestyle in front of textbooks or computers. However, things may now be changing for students in Hong Kong, especially for those with an aptitude for sport.