Johnson Choi: HK’s problems. It is no different in US. It is actually worst in US. Old and established businesses do not adopt to the changing world will not survive. Today the key words are change, adapt and AI. 7-27-25 蔡永強: 香港問題，美國也不例外。事實上，美國的情況最糟糕. 老牌企業如果不適應不斷變化的世界，就無法生存。如今的關鍵字是改變、適應和人工智慧.

The same applies to our career and the future of our children. Our next generation is a lot more challenging to survive in the ever changing world. The future is not and definitely not in US, Canada, EU and UK. Our children future is in Asia, ASEAN, Africa and Global South. Our children better learn Chinese otherwise they will forever be in competitive disadvantage like some of my friends with children between 22-26 are founding out that their children are shut out of good jobs in Asia for lack of Chinese language skill. The days that a western degree meant privilege for job seekers in Asia is gone. The days that a scientist and technology degree is western universities mean better prepared for the new scientific world is fast disappearing. You are paying an overpriced degree with absolutely no advantage to help you advance on your career path unless you are so rich that you have money to burn.

《A Wave of Goodbyes》
Source : Timeout , Jun 25, 2025
Photo : Bento shop in Causeway Bay HKG

Hong Kong’s dining, shopping, and entertainment scene is the heartbeat of the city, but 2025 has been a rough one, with a slew of closures leaving us nostalgic. From iconic local bakery chains (大班餅店 Tai Pan Bakery) to beloved eateries （海皇粥店 King of Ocean Porridge) (鴻星酒家 Red Star Chinese Restaurant） and even decades-old cinemas (嘉禾電影院 Golden Harvest Cinemas） , we’ve lost some gems. Sky-high rents, a shaky economy, and locals heading to Shenzhen for weekend fun are hitting hard. Keep scrolling as we round up some of the venues that have shut down this year.