TOPIC

Diversity and inclusion

Writing as a non-native speaker is a journey of growth and discovery. Photo: Shutterstock
Books and literature

Letters | Multilingual writers enrich the world’s literary canon

Readers discuss the challenges and rewards of writing in a non-native language, the decline in student performance in Hong Kong and hiring civil servants with disabilities.

Profile

How this organiser went from corporate DEI to planning music festivals

Hong Kong society

Elderly from Hong Kong ethnic minorities learn to cope with hurdles through arts

Hong Kong society

Letters | Better grasp of halal needs will boost Hong Kong’s tourism sector

Readers discuss improving Hong Kong’s allure for Muslim visitors, how the city can raise its English test scores, and the need for flexible work schedules in today’s job market.

A Muslim family buys a meal at a halal-certified KFC store, on November 4, 2022, in Hong Kong. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Hong Kong

Meet the women changing the face of Hong Kong’s construction industry

Once the sole preserve of men, the construction industry is welcoming ever more women bosses – PostMag meets the Hongkongers changing the game

Racism and other prejudice

Opinion | How best to respond to hatred? With reason and kindness

In the midst of tribal politics, communities can bridge divides and avoid the vicious cycle of violence and revenge – through dialogue.

videocam
Advertisement
Advertisement
Fame and celebrity

Meet Matt Walsh, who’s behind the controversial Am I Racist? mockumentary

Ben Shapiro’s The Daily Wire is behind this Borat-style documentary film that sees Walsh going undercover to explore the DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) industry.

Matt Walsh arrives at the Am I Racist? premiere in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: Getty Images
Women and gender

Want gender equality in the workplace? Men must get involved

Actively involving men in crafting solutions for workplace gender equality ultimately benefits everyone, says Men for Inclusion co-founder.

Trending in China

2 China ‘divorce partners’ gain fame after leaving wives to live together

Pair met on reality television show, with one of the men having a terrible reputation before his new life.

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Paris Games and philanthropy show power of the human spirit

The new norm of navigating good and bad news simultaneously reminds us that what truly matters is how we choose to respond.

videocam
Athletes take part in the closing ceremony of the Paris Paralympics at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris, on September 8. Photo: Kyodo
China society

Opinion | How Chinese with disabilities are inspiring a more inclusive country

China must enforce its disability rights laws and improve accessibility, but social attitudes also need to shift beyond discrimination and pity.

Chinese Paralympian Jiang Yuyan reacts to the results of the women’s 400m freestyle race in Paris, France. Photo: Reuters
Japan

Japan scraps idea of cash payouts for city women to marry men in rural areas

As they age, many rural areas in the world’s fourth-biggest economy are facing a depopulation crisis, with some small towns having hardly any – or even zero – children.

videocam
Women and gender

Opinion | Why Black Myth: Wukong’s success should spark reflection on sexism in gaming

Sexually explicit comments by the CEO of the studio that developed the game underscore a wider problem in the gaming industry.

videocam
4
Architecture and design

How can we make public spaces more welcoming for neurodivergent visitors?

People with autism and ADHD interact with the world differently – and designing for inclusivity has never been more important

At Keppel Centre for Art Education in Singapore’s National Gallery, WY-TO designed furniture that is rounded, with different heights to accommodate children of different ages and abilities. Photo: courtesy WY-TO
US presidential election 2024

On Balance | No room for foreign policy in a US election marred by personal attacks

As Kamala Harris erases Trump’s former lead in polls, the Republican obsession with her identity isn’t doing them any favours with voters.

videocam
Republican presidential nominee and former US president Donald Trump attends a panel at the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Chicago, Illinois on July 31. Photo: Reuters
Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Record number of LGBTQ athletes competing at the 2024 Olympics

Organisers of the Paris Olympics have underscored diversity and inclusion as major themes, showcasing drag queens and refugee athletes in Friday’s opening ceremony.

Australia

Will multiculturalism road map help boost ‘sense of belonging’ in Australia?

A new report has suggested nearly 30 steps to boost Australia’s cultural diversity, including offering citizenship tests in non-English languages.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Banking & finance

Hong Kong companies resist HKEX plan to fix overboarding issue

Wong’s comments represent the strongest pushback by one of the city’s most powerful lobby groups against the HKEX as it collects public feedback until August 16 on its proposal to improve corporate governance.

4
Attendees of the Saudi Tadawul Group’s inaugural international edition of the Capital Market Forum at the Connect Hall of the Hong Kong stock exchange (HKEX) in Central on 9 May 2024. Photo: Edmond So.
Technology

Opinion | Why China is pushing so hard for international cooperation on AI

At a recent conference in Shanghai, participants underscored why AI development must be inclusive and not succumb to deglobalisation pressures.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Taylor Swift’s iconic Eras Tour dancer Kameron Saunders

Kameron Saunders’ moment in Taylor Swift song ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together’ on the Eras Tour has made him a fan favourite – here’s what you need to know about the dancer

Hong Kong youth

Opinion | ‘Segregated’ schooling is holding back Hong Kong’s potential

Instead of imposing Chinese language education as a barrier, the city must adopt inclusive reforms that allow minority students to thrive

videocam
7
Students write on a chalk board at a primary school in Hong Kong’s Tsuen Wan district, on the first day of the school year on September 4, 2023. Photo: Sam Tsang
HKEX

No longer a man’s world: HKEX’s all-male boards slashed by half

The number of Hong Kong-listed companies with all-male boards has fallen to about 400, from 800 in 2022, when the rule to end single-gender boards was introduced, says Bonnie Chan, the first woman to lead HKEX.

videocam
Bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing’s rule to appoint women directors to company boards has been well-received. Photo: Edmond So
Trending in China

Profile | ‘Yellow Buddha’ Nymphia Wind becomes first Asian to win RuPaul’s Drag Race

One of Taiwan’s rising stars is a drag queen named Nymphia Wind, who this year became the first Asian to win RuPaul’s Drag Race in the show’s history.

Women and gender

As China’s AI bots show gender bias, developers point to flawed real-life model

Forum told sexist AI results could stem from unbalanced data, characters’ gender in a digital file or be shaped by the AI developers.

videocam
8
Technology

Opinion | Hong Kong has a chance to shape AI based on its own values

While artificial intelligence can reflect biases and put livelihood at risk, models like SEA-LION prove it can be tailored based on local needs. Guided by ethics, Hong Kong’s application of AI has the potential to serve marginalised students, improve healthcare access and optimise traffic flows

Illustration: Craig Stephens
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | To attract Muslim tourists, Hong Kong needs an infusion of game-changing ideas

There have been efforts to bring Muslim tourists to Hong Kong for years, but a lack of focus has rendered these attempts largely ineffective. Rather than concentrate on halal eateries, the city should team up with local Muslim groups to build an ecosystem of amenities which pay dividends.

videocam
5
Diners at a halal restaurant on Hennessy Road in Wan Chai on March 28. Local Muslim organisations could be valuable partners in Hong Kong’s efforts to diversify the city’s halal offerings and make itself more attractive to Muslim tourists. Photo: Brian Rhoads
Hong Kong society

Letters | More intercultural dialogue can make Hong Kong safer for all

Readers discuss the need to fight stereotypes and build an inclusive intercultural community, how library books should be stacked, the effectiveness of Western sanctions against Russia, and the hyped-up Indian stock market.

Hong Kong youth

Letters | We can inspire young people to dream by just giving them a chance

Readers discuss the best ways to support young people, how Hong Kong should use its tourism dollars, and the importance of gender diversity and expression in sports.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.
SUPPORT NOW
Diversity and inclusion
Latest news and updates about diversity and inclusion in the Asia region, including topics such as gender equality, marriage equality, age and youth discrimination and LGBT+ issues.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement