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Lo and Behold… The highlights of the life of Jennifer Cheng Lo never do less than impress

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Law practitioner, regulator, professor and technology whizz, multifaceted legal brain Albert So talks arbitration, money-laundering within the blockchain and robo-law, a deep learning AI technology&#8230;
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How did you get into law? 
My first degree was in computer science, but I took some elective social science subjects including law. It was then that I discovered my interest in the subject and pursued a second degree in law at King’s College London before studying business law at the University of Cambridge. I then went on to Harvard Kennedy School in the US for my research degree in investment law.
You are the founder and Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Mediation and Arbitration Centre. How did that come about? 
I started my professional experience in Canary Wharf, London, where I learnt about regulatory issues and commonwealth jurisdictions, then I returned to Hong Kong just before the global economic crisis and the collapse of the Lehman Brothers. At the time, I was a regulator doing investigative work on money laundering and financial disputes, but because the incident involved so many complainants and victims, and the caseload was tremendous, and nobody knew then what financial dispute resolution or mediation were, it called for civil justice reform.
That was when [in 2009] the Hong Kong Mediation and Arbitration Centre (HKMAAC) was founded. Traditionally these cases would have been brought to court for litigation; however, with the founding of the HKMAAC, we would instead try to settle disputes by arbitration, or alternative dispute resolution. It’s a means to handle financial disputes to omit the high legal costs of going to court, the long waiting time, and overall, coming to a solution that would be beneficial for all parties.
At the time of its inception, we were only 15 regulators, today we are probably more than 40,000 students, mediators, arbitrators, as well as graduates that have undertaken our arbitration training. We also provide about 10 scholarships at different local universities including the University of Hong Kong (HKU), the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
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You also teach law. Is teaching something you have always been passionate about? 
Soon after founding the HKMAAC, I took up teaching posts at several universities in Hong Kong, including teaching anti-money laundering at HKU, and teaching students and doctors at CUHK about the legalities of wealth succession planning. I love to teach, but I also want to share my own practical experience from work. I can see the value in sharing first-hand experiences, real case studies, market trends, and the challenges, questions and objections of clients and how to solve problems effectively given each unique situation.
So, this is why I love teaching, however if I had to choose [between teaching and practising the law], I don’t think I could do one without the other. If I were solely a practitioner, it would be a waste not to share my professional knowledge. On the other hand, I could not do traditional teaching work at the university without any practical experience. Anybody can teach theories, but I believe a good educator is very likely a very good practitioner as well.
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“Anybody can teach theories, but I believe a good educator is very likely a very good practitioner as well”
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You have since co-founded your own law firm and followed paths outside the courtroom. Tell us more. 
I co-founded AC Lawyers with my partner Carina Chan. I am Chairman of the Wealth Succession Planning Association, and Dean of the California University School of Business Law and Technology. I’m also an honorary legal advisor for several NGOs in the city and I am leading a few legal robo-advisory services for the community. I currently fund a legal technology project for the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. It is basically a robo-lawyer.
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That sounds intriguing. Could you explain what exactly is a robo-lawyer? 
Since my first degree was in technology, I am still very interested in this field. A robo-lawyer is basically a deep-analysis AI that will allow potential clients to enquire about legal matters, and practitioners to do the most value-added legal work. It does the more tedious and routine tasks such as drafting contracts from scratch and answering questions regarding the law, for example, if it is possible to settle different assets in various countries with one will, or if one is required to pay inheritance tax in a certain country. Of course, this won’t replace the practitioners and the paperwork that requires careful attention to detail, but it will help save precious time, lower legal costs, and reduce embarrassing situations in some cases.
How far away are we from having a robo-lawyer? 
We still have a long way to go. The project is not mature enough to commercialise. Unlike customer-service AI and concierge support which utilise simple AI technology for answering questions and providing information without much deep analysis, in law, questions and answers are not straightforward. It may be for the better that we have this time to explore and continue to improve the development of this kind of technology – but I think it would be an amazing thing for the law industry.
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“A robo-lawyer won’t replace the practitioners, but it will help save precious time, lower legal costs, and reduce embarrassing situations in some cases”
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As a former regulator, what is your opinion of cryptocurrency investments? 
It’s a very hot topic in the industry, not only for citizens but for corporations as well, and in particular in the wealth succession planning industry because before the emergence of cryptocurrency, we would do a lot of traditional investment in antiques, art, gold and diamonds.
However, investing in NFTs and cryptocurrency can be too volatile to predict. The value fluctuates a lot and makes it difficult for investors to foresee the future of this new investment method.
I personally love blockchain technology and the idea of decentralisation behind it, but from a regulatory perspective, there can be challenges and loopholes that raise alarms, especially when it comes to criminal activities and money-laundering issues. The problem arises when tracking the transactions of these individuals or syndicates as the blockchain is anonymous in nature. So, from a regulatory perspective, appropriate or suitable regulations may be a good thing for future development.
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What can the Hong Kong government do to further progress the cryptocurrency market? 
I think the government can further the progress of cryptocurrency in the city by minimising platform risk. Platforms at the moment will hold cryptocurrency and NFT assets for clients. However, there is a chance that they can mismanage the assets or lose the device which holds the assets, which is why we need consumer protection.
There is also the issue of money laundering due to the anonymity of the transactions within the blockchain, which poses a problem for the government and regulators, but if we have suitable supervision, we can do things well. The Securities and Futures Commission’s proposed licensing registration for platforms running crypto businesses is a good solution, as this doesn’t strictly prohibit NFTs and cryptocurrency investments, but provides some degree of consumer protection. It strikes a fair balance for both sides to get the best of both worlds.
What’s your favourite way to relax? 
Before the Covid-19 pandemic, I loved travelling. It’s very important to go outside the bounds of what you are familiar with to see more things, meet more people and broaden your perspective. It’s not only good for your health, but also for your way of thinking and assimilating ideas. It would be pointless, however, for me to take a long vacation because clients will always call for decisions and advice, so I remind myself to take time for myself and that rest is for the longer journey ahead.
I love working in the city, but living in the countryside. Some of the activities I enjoy are punting, canoeing, boating and generally being out in nature.
Thank you.
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Interview by: Roberliza Eugenio; Photographer: Jack Law; Art Direction and Styling: Jhoshwa Ledesma; Videographer: Jackie Chan; Venue: Farrington Interiors Ltd.

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Civil justice champion Albert So on arbitration, blockchain, AI, and more…

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These eyewear specialists go beyond vision with new tech, premium materials and modern designs

As the pandemic forces us to spend more time indoors, there is a huge interest in elevating the sound system at home. Choosing the best audio set-up can be tricky — whether you&#8217;re creating an at-home theater system of your dreams or simply upgrading the&nbsp;built-in smart speakers, we&#8217;ve got options and easy on the wallet too. Scroll on&#8230;&nbsp;
<h3>Best All-Around Smart Speakers</h3>
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Bang &amp; Olufsen Beoplay A9 4th Gen&nbsp;
First on the list is Danish audio luxury brand Bang &amp; Olufsen&#8217;s Beoplay A9 4th Generation. Adding to its predecessors&#8217; existing features, such as a full-range of connectivity, multi-room synchronization and a seven-driver-strong build with a high-performance engine, the 4th Gen Beoplay wireless home speaker comes with active room compensation technology that adapts to the ambiance of the room. It balances bass, treble and mid-range outputs outstandingly with no distortion.&nbsp;But even more striking here is its stunning Scandinavian design that highlights a minimalist aesthetic and its elegant solid wood legs.
Price:&nbsp;HK$25,800 
Pro: Clean and loud audio; elegant design 
Cons:&nbsp;B&amp;O setup app could use improvement 
Find out more <a href="https://www.bang-olufsen.com/en/us/speakers/beoplay-a9" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.
<h3>Best for Home Cinema</h3>
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Bose Smart Soundbar 900&nbsp;
Presented in sleek 104.5cm x 5.81cm x 10.7cm, the Smart Soundbar 900 by American audio tech company Bose, although slim in structure, does not skimp on quality. Subtly mount it underneath your flat screen or upon a shelf&nbsp; — no matter its position, the intelligently engineered sound system creates an immersive soundscape making you feel like the action is happening right in your own living room.&nbsp;Bringing details to life, the smart soundbar highlights the brand&#8217;s exclusive&nbsp;TrueSpace audio processing technology that analyses non-Atmos content (such as stereo or 5.1) and up-mixes the sound quality to create a more dynamic and multi-layered cinematic atmosphere. And for a truly immersive audio experience at home, the device synchronises any Bose smart-home headphones and smart speakers via SimpleSync.
Price: HK$10,000 
Pro:&nbsp;Impressive clarity and details; supports Dolby Atmos; slim and subtly fits on the shelf or underneath the TV 
Cons:&nbsp;It&#8217;s only flaw is that it is slightly larger than its previous 500 model 
Find out more <a href="https://www.bose.hk/en_hk/products/speakers/home_theater/bose-smart-soundbar-900.html?mc=29_PS_9S_GM_00_GO_SEMEN&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAsNKQBhAPEiwAB-I5zXZDaQuqbmP25NBtLUoJhEMcNS8yUcEI-T6LK88i5QmoCLLdyMHycBoCDJIQAvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds#v=bose_smart_soundbar_900_black_gb_ie">here</a>.
<h3>Best for 360-degree Audio</h3>
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Pantheone I
At first glance, one might think that the Pantheone I is an sculptural piece set to elevate the aesthetic of the home, and perhaps that is exactly what the Australian design firm had aimed for in creating this&nbsp;high-performance audio accessory. Fusing form and functionality while powered by state-of-the-art technology that&nbsp;boasts impressively loud output and deep base without fall short on audio quality. Sound and modern art come together in its smooth and robustly curvaceous structure and impressive engineering that allows its hidden hardware to produce exceptional 360-degree soundstage. Good enough to fill a large room.
Price:&nbsp;HK$22,206 
Pro:&nbsp;It has an impressive volume and sound quality for its size and structure; doubles as a sculptural piece for the home.&nbsp; 
Cons:&nbsp;It is heavy (25kg) and design may blend easily in every home.&nbsp; 
Find out more <a href="https://www.pantheoneaudio.com/pantheone/">here</a>.
<h3>Best for Streaming</h3>
<figure id="attachment_64658" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-64658" style="width: 700px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-64658" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Top-at-home-speakers-for-an-elevated-cinematic-experience-gafencu-bowers-wilkins-formation-wedge.png" alt="Top at-home speakers for an elevated cinematic experience gafencu bowers wilkins formation wedge" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Top-at-home-speakers-for-an-elevated-cinematic-experience-gafencu-bowers-wilkins-formation-wedge.png 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Top-at-home-speakers-for-an-elevated-cinematic-experience-gafencu-bowers-wilkins-formation-wedge-200x133.png 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Top-at-home-speakers-for-an-elevated-cinematic-experience-gafencu-bowers-wilkins-formation-wedge-600x399.png 600w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Top-at-home-speakers-for-an-elevated-cinematic-experience-gafencu-bowers-wilkins-formation-wedge-421x280.png 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Top-at-home-speakers-for-an-elevated-cinematic-experience-gafencu-bowers-wilkins-formation-wedge-120x80.png 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Top-at-home-speakers-for-an-elevated-cinematic-experience-gafencu-bowers-wilkins-formation-wedge-500x333.png 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Top-at-home-speakers-for-an-elevated-cinematic-experience-gafencu-bowers-wilkins-formation-wedge-400x266.png 400w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-64658" class="wp-caption-text">(Photo: Bowers &amp; Wilkins Formation Wedge)</figcaption></figure>
Bowers Wilkins Formation Wedge&nbsp;
British manufacturer Bowers Wilkins&nbsp;delivers room-filling audio systems. If you think the Formation Wedge looks good, just wait until you read what it has under its hood. Strategically placed and angled for optimum sound quality, its drivers (two&nbsp;2.5 cm aluminum dome tweeters, a 9 cm woofer underneath, and a 15 cm subwoofer) provide outstanding sound clarity without any interference among the drivers, despite its relatively small stature — providing excellent high-resolution audio quality. In place of physical controls, the Wedge features illuminating touch-sensitive controls for volume and play/pause modes.&nbsp;
Price: HK$8,999 
Pro:&nbsp;Supports integral stream services; stylish design and excellent sound quality 
Cons: No remote control;&nbsp; dedicate app and streaming services are&nbsp; 
Find out more <a href="https://www.bowerswilkins.com/formation/wedge" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.
<h3>Best for Power</h3>
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Devialet Phantom I 103 dB
There&#8217;s nothing like moving to your favourite track, and with French audio expert Devialet&#8217;s Phantom, you can rest assured that audio quality on this device will not fall short. Boasting an immense output from it powered by high-fidelity and ultra-dense sound in a compact design. It is digitally powered, analog-grade audio technology pumps out ultra-deep bass, thanks to its&nbsp;HBI® Heart Bass Implosion, and produces stunning clarity — capturing every detail and bringing the concert to your home. Moreover, it arrives in a gorgeous glass fibre polycarbonate casing that presents a&nbsp;modernist style fit for any stylish home.&nbsp;
Price: HK$12,990 
Pro: Powerful and outstanding bass and clarity even at high volume; captures the slightest details that lower-end speakers cannot 
Cons: Not the most subtle external design for minimalist homes 
Find out more <a href="https://www.devialet.com/en-hk/phantom-speaker/phantom-i/phantom-i-103db-light-chrome/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.
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Tech trailblazer Timothy Yu matches students with questions to professionals who can answer them, without ever needing to meet face-to-face.
Did personal experience factor into the birth of your start-up, Snapask? 
Yes, definitely. When I was in college, I used to spend a lot of my time tutoring students, so it was part of daily life to travel door-to-door between home tutoring sessions. Around the same time, I also began creating teaching videos and posting them on Facebook. I initially thought to ask people to pay to get this content, but quickly realised that there was no demand for such things. Then, in the comments section, I would often be asked specific questions, so I began charging to answer them instead. That’s pretty much what sparked the idea for Snapask. Funnily enough, it was my first company as well as my first job, and I started it when I was just a second-year student [at the University of Hong Kong].
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-63556 size-full aligncenter" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/timothy-yu-snapask-reaches-8-markets-asia-gafencu-hongkong-1.png" alt="timothy-yu-snapask-reaches-8-markets-asia-gafencu-hongkong-1" width="466" height="700" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/timothy-yu-snapask-reaches-8-markets-asia-gafencu-hongkong-1.png 466w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/timothy-yu-snapask-reaches-8-markets-asia-gafencu-hongkong-1-200x300.png 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/timothy-yu-snapask-reaches-8-markets-asia-gafencu-hongkong-1-186x280.png 186w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/timothy-yu-snapask-reaches-8-markets-asia-gafencu-hongkong-1-120x180.png 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/timothy-yu-snapask-reaches-8-markets-asia-gafencu-hongkong-1-400x601.png 400w" sizes="(max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px" />
What exactly is Snapask? 
The initial idea of Snapask was to connect students who need help with someone who is qualified, vetted and capable of answering questions that pop up during their day-to-day studies. It’s almost like Uber for tutoring. Students take a photo of their problem, and we automatically connect them digitally with a qualified tutor within 30 seconds, and they can then have a one-on-one discussion about it. It’s an app that supports students whenever they need an answer.
We started in Hong Kong in 2015, and we’ve accumulated about 4.5 million students on the platform. Today, we’re in nine different markets, including Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and other Southeast Asian countries. We didn’t want to give our clients the additional stress of trying to figure out if they can afford to ask that next question, so they pay a monthly fee, and it’s pretty much like a buffet where they can reach out to any number of tutors and have unlimited access to our educational video library.
The idea is to make our platform attractive not only to the students, but also to the parents who are footing the bill. It’s kind of like online shopping in a way, because once you experience the convenience and efficiency of this kind of home learning, especially when compared to travelling to a tutorial centre or calling a teacher to your home once or twice a week, then you realise it’s a better way to get what you need.
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“It’s pretty much like a buffet where [students] can reach out to any number of tutors and have unlimited access to our educational video library” 
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How does Snapask supplement the traditional education system? 
In fact, there are a lot of inefficiencies in the education system today, since even after students have spent an entire day at school, they need to follow it up with evenings at tutorial centres and such for additional exam preparation. Most of them may not have access to a private tutor, and they can’t wait around for a day to go back and ask the teacher. So, Snapask steps into that gap by always connecting them to someone who can help.
At the same time, we are also creating a lot of high-quality supplemental content on a wide range of topics. It’s similar to MasterClass [the US-based online education subscription platform]. We build bite-sized topic-specific videos. For example, if a student is struggling with trigonometry, they can take a look at that to gain a better grasp of the subject matter. We don’t just post videos of teachers with a whiteboard; we try to approach it in a more effective way.
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How do you vet your tutors? 
Our teachers are all graduates from top universities – that’s a must. They first have to submit their university qualifications and transcripts, and we verify that their identities are authentic. At the end of the day, we are working with a lot of underage students, so their safety and security is the number one concern for us.
In addition, our tutors not only have a very high achievement profile, but backed by artificial intelligence machine learning they also understand how well they are serving our students via user ratings, platform ratings, as well as tutor-to-tutor ratings. This ensures only the good ones remain.
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-63558 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/timothy-yu-snapask-reaches-8-markets-asia-gafencu-hongkong-3.png" alt="timothy-yu-snapask-reaches-8-markets-asia-gafencu-hongkong-3" width="466" height="700" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/timothy-yu-snapask-reaches-8-markets-asia-gafencu-hongkong-3.png 466w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/timothy-yu-snapask-reaches-8-markets-asia-gafencu-hongkong-3-200x300.png 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/timothy-yu-snapask-reaches-8-markets-asia-gafencu-hongkong-3-186x280.png 186w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/timothy-yu-snapask-reaches-8-markets-asia-gafencu-hongkong-3-120x180.png 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/timothy-yu-snapask-reaches-8-markets-asia-gafencu-hongkong-3-400x601.png 400w" sizes="(max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px" />
What projects do you have lined up this year? 
As we have a lot of virtual learning on our platform, our first priority is to enable personalisation in learning. Right now, we’re collecting a lot of data on how students are learning, and we are trying to apply AI technology to suggest personalised recommendations to ensure each individual learn in the most efficient fashion.
Then, we’re strongly pushing our development of proprietary teaching videos. In fact, I am personally creating some of the content as the teacher – specifically in mathematics – so I’ll be making roughly 180 online videos this year. There’s also a new partnership coming up with a local TV channel, and we’ll be launching our programmes on air through that platform as well.
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How has the pandemic affected your business? 
When Covid hit Hong Kong in February 2020, we were about to close a round of fundraising, so many investors were calling in to see how we would deal with it. At the same time, it was announced that schools would be closed indefinitely, so we were in a major state of flux. Thankfully, we managed to handle the situation by being as transparent as possible, and reassuring investors that with the shutdown, home learning would become the only educational option, rather than an alternative as it had been in the past.
In the first couple of months, we did experience a dip as students went on ‘holiday’, but by summertime, some schools had reopened in Hong Kong and we saw traffic pick back up. Of course, in some of our markets Covid hadn’t yet had a major impact, so things pretty much were running as usual.
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-63560 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/timothy-yu-snapask-reaches-8-markets-asia-gafencu-hongkong-5.png" alt="timothy-yu-snapask-reaches-8-markets-asia-gafencu-hongkong-5" width="466" height="700" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/timothy-yu-snapask-reaches-8-markets-asia-gafencu-hongkong-5.png 466w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/timothy-yu-snapask-reaches-8-markets-asia-gafencu-hongkong-5-200x300.png 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/timothy-yu-snapask-reaches-8-markets-asia-gafencu-hongkong-5-186x280.png 186w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/timothy-yu-snapask-reaches-8-markets-asia-gafencu-hongkong-5-120x180.png 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/timothy-yu-snapask-reaches-8-markets-asia-gafencu-hongkong-5-400x601.png 400w" sizes="(max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px" />
What do you like to do during your downtime? 
To be honest, between running Snapask and creating teaching videos, I don’t have much time left over. That said, right behind my desk in my office, there’s a small room which is almost like a greenhouse because I like to do gardening. In particular, I plant Pachypodium gracilius, which is a super exotic-looking root-like plant native to Madagascar. I personally find a lot of parallels between gardening and education, because some plants can take 10 years to mature, and likewise, learning can be a decades-long process.
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“I find parallels between gardening and education, because some plants can take 10 years to mature, and likewise, learning can be a decades-long process”
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If you were stuck on a desert island, what is the one thing you’d need to bring with you? 
I’d definitely need to bring some paper or a notebook to jot down my thoughts. I believe ideas can spark at any moment, so it’s important to be able to write them down when it happens.
Finally, tell us something most people don’t know about you. 
There was a time in college when I seriously considered becoming a chef. In my mind, I was torn between pursuing a culinary or majoring in mathematics. Ultimately, as an Asian child, there are always some expectations and I felt like mathematics was the more responsible option.
Thank you.
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Timothy Yu’s Snapask reaches eight markets in Asia, aiding 4.5m students!

Those entertaining the idea of a face lift need not go under the knife or splurge on a Botox procedure when there are non-invasive (and minimally-invasive) treatments that can provide a natural and curiously high-tech alternative to beauty treatments that improve the colour, texture and firmness of the facial skin while treatment any specific aesthetic concerns one might have. Here are five non-invasive treatments&nbsp; to try instead of Botox&#8230;

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1. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) 
A non-invasive therapeutic treatment, also known as photofacial, that uses light energy to target certain areas of the skin — gently heating up unwanted cells, reducing dark spots, skin discolorations, and rejuvenate the cells while reducing fine lines and wrinkles.
2.&nbsp;Microcurrent facial therapy 
A non-invasive low-voltage electric-therapy that stimulates the facial muscles and encourage the increase of anti-ageing protection, collagen and elastin production for firmer and more defined skin. Much like a work-out for the face.
3. Ultherapy (HIFU) 
A non-invasive high-intensity focused ultrasound therapy that uses non-ionizing ultrasonic waves to heat up the muscle and fat tissues underneath the dermis to increase the flow of blood or lymph, promote collagen production and give the face a natural lift.
4. Mesotherapy 
A minimal-invasive technique that uses a micro-needle to inject vitamins, enzymes, hormones, and plant-based extracts and hyaluronic acid to rejuvenate and tighten skin, promote elastin and collagen production and in some cases, removes excess fat.
5. Cosmetic Acupuncture 
A minimally-invasive facial therapy that uses hair-fine thin needles to gently puncture specific pressure points in the face to boost blood circulation, decrease redness, puffiness, fine lines and wrinkles, and other aesthetic benefits.
Where to go:
Cosmetic Central 
Located in the heart of Central, its Medical Aesthetic Laser Department claims to offer the best-in-class technologies and U.S. FDA approved laser, radiofrequency (RF) and HIFU machines.
Consultation fee: HK$1,800 
Services: Laser and RF treatment (from HK$6,800 /session) , HIFU treatment (from HK$55,000 /session) 
Contact: +852 2806 2829
OT&amp;P Healthcare 
The surgeons at this medical center specialise in a wide range of aesthetic procedures including non-invasive to minimally-invasive treatments such as laser treatment and derma fillers.
Consultation fee: HK$1,800 
Services: Laser and RF treatment (from HK$6,800 /session) , HIFU treatment (from HK$55,000 /session) 
Contact: +852 2526 9886&nbsp;
Prestige Medical Skin &amp; Laser Centre 
The team of specialist dermatologists and doctors at this medical clinic are said to provide quality and comprehensive care in the form of aesthetic treatment including dermatological laser and Intense Pulsed Light treatments.
Consultation fee: HK$3,000 
Services: IPL treatment (from HK$1,000 /session) 
Contact: +852 2234 9339
Skin Central 
Providing a comprehensive list of medical and cosmetic dermatological services, this clinic team of&nbsp; Specialists in dermatology and advanced technological equipment provide treatments such as laser and mesotherapy to improve skin health and aesthetics. 

Consultation fee: HK$ 1,500 
Services: Laser treatment (HK$7,500 /session) , Mesotherapy (HK$3,500 /first 10 sessions) 
Contact: +852 2901 1281
The Ying Clinic 
Dr. Ying Shun Yuen, Clement is a plastic surgeon with 15 years experience in the field of cosmetic and plastic surgery, also providing non-invasive aesthetic treatments such as HIGU and IPL. 

Consultation fee: HK$ 1,600 
Services: HIFU treatment (HK$35,500 /session); IPL treatment (from HK$4,500) 
Contact: +852 2868 2184
Balance Health 
An oasis of all things well-being, this wellness hub offers a wide range of therapeutic mediation as well as traditional chinese medicine treatments including facial acupuncture. 

Consultation fee: HK$500 
Services: Facial acupuncture (HK$1,000) 
Contact: +852 2530 3315
Integrated Medicine Institute 
A reputable medical center with several specialist departments that focus on natural therapeutic treatments including facial acupuncture through traditional chinese medicine 

Consultation fee: HK$1,500 
Services: Facial acupuncture (HK$1,250) 
Contact: +852 2523 7121
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Skin Deep: Five non-invasive beauty treatments to try instead of Botox

AI company ImageDeep was the latest to open its Asia-Pacific office in Hong Kong, citing the city’s strategic global position and involvement in the Greater Bay initiative as its reasons for expanding into the 852. The decision came as a surprise to some, as while there is a long history of financial firms expanding into Hong Kong, tech companies have increasingly been reaching for Singapore instead. ImageDeep’s move has thrown up the age old debate: Hong Kong vs Singapore, which of these two Asian mega-cities has the edge for modern businesses?
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Fairs fair, both are extremely attractive to western businesses and remain the two most popular options for Western businesses wanting to get a piece of the ever-growing Asian market. Both being port towns Hong Kong and Singapore already have a great geographical advantage and their international airports, tap into a vast yet quickly navigated network of nearby countries and educated multilingual workforce mean businesses are spoilt for choice when it comes to hiring time. The government allows foreigners to own all of their shares, there is no mandate to have a native director on the company&#8217;s board and taxes are low with multiple exemptions available.
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Hong Kong’s well-founded history of financial success, far reaching travel links and low low tax rates have been attractive to overseas entrepreneurs for decades. Singapore has easier access to the growing Indian and Sri Lankan markets and boast their super clean streets, mega high living standards and highly engineered public transport system as an absolute win over Hong Kong, where pollution has long been a problem. But what Singapore sees as its greatest strength might just be its downfall when it comes to incoming Westerners. Many expats living in Hong Kong revel in the varied landscape and diversity in people and they think Singapore a little bit too homogenised. While the two can boast strong legal systems which protect the business interests of foreign business owners a few think the Singaporean system might be a little too eager. Hong Kong’s procedures might take a little longer but it’s generally agreed that this is in the interest of making sure everything is done in the most just manner possible.
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For the sake of diplomacy we’ll continue to call it a toss-up. For some Singapore’s spotless streets are utter paradise and for others the rolling mountains and gleaming spires of Hong Kong spell an irresistible adventure.
Text: Alice Duncan

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