Elsie Cheung
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I am a Hong Kong born writer living in London and writing about change and disruption in business and in the arts. I am also interested in female leadership and entrepreneurship.
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Want to Live Longer — and Feel Good Doing It? Start with These Top Healthspan Hacks
With the World Health Organisation reporting a 9.6-year gap between how long we live and how long we stay healthy, the push for healthy longevity has never been more urgent. Lifespan is about total years lived — healthspan is about how many of those years are spent feeling good, free from chronic illness.
By Elsie Cheung8 months ago in Longevity
Entrepreneur Allen Law Wants To Make Wellbeing an Affordable Luxury
In today’s world, wellbeing is more important than ever. While human lifespan has increased, healthspan – the period of our lives spent in good health – has lagged, creating a chasm, further exacerbated by the rise of chronic diseases and unhealthy lifestyle choices.
By Elsie Cheung10 months ago in Longevity
Leaders Call for Prioritisation of Mental Health at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland
The WEF Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland has long served as a platform for discussing global challenges and solutions. In 2025, mental health emerged as a key topic as experts, policymakers, and business leaders convened to address the growing global mental health crisis. Leaders discussed the need for preventative and integrated healthcare, with a crucial focus on addressing the mental health crisis within the world’s youth. Leaders also explored the role of technology as a game-changer in addressing mental health issues while highlighting the funding gap as a critical barrier, encouraging both public and private investment to bridge this divide. The discussions underscored that mental health investments are not only a social good but also an economic imperative, as untreated mental health conditions lead to productivity losses and increased healthcare costs.
By Elsie Cheung11 months ago in Humans
William Louey on how giving back can help you to stay young
“I care more about things that bring me internal happiness, like awarding scholarships, helping others, charitable works. If you are happy inside, then you will be able to age more gracefully,” said William Louey, a 65-year-old Hong Kong philanthropist with a lifelong passion for giving back to society.
By Elsie Cheungabout a year ago in Longevity
“We need inner peace”: A conversation with Bruno Wang about supporting mental health with Buddhism inspired teachings
“I feel that Buddhism is a very good tool to help people develop inner peace, and to develop compassion and forgiveness,” Bruno Wang said in his dimly lit reception room in London. Behind him stood a towering statue of the Buddha with closed eyes. A picture of utmost serenity. For the philanthropist and arts patron, inner peace doesn’t just concern the individual. “We need peace within ourselves, and peace with others. I think that’s all we need, really,” he said.
By Elsie Cheungabout a year ago in Interview
How William Louey’s pay-it-forward educational scholarships are multiplying in impact.
It was the mid-1990s in Hong Kong when the fourth generation heir of an influential family had an epiphany. William Louey, who was then a young father in his thirties, had two children who were mere toddlers. While having a conversation one evening with his partner, he said: “I want to help really bright but underprivileged scholars to flourish and make an impact.”
By Elsie Cheungabout a year ago in Education
Philanthropy: A Tool for Human Empowerment and Self Improvement
Philanthropy, derived from the Greek term for "love of humanity," is the act of promoting the welfare of others through the generous donation of money, time, or resources. It's a powerful tool that empowers individuals and businesses to create meaningful change. For individuals, philanthropy provides a sense of purpose and fulfilment. A study by the Women's Philanthropy Institute found that individuals who give to charity are 43% more likely than non-givers to say they're 'very happy' about their lives.
By Elsie Cheung2 years ago in Motivation
Investment Opportunities for Female Entrepreneurs
Introduction to Investment Opportunities for Female Entrepreneurs The investment landscape for female entrepreneurs is burgeoning with unique opportunities. A rise in female-focused venture capital firms, such as The Helm and Female Founders Fund, is a testament to this trend. In 2019, female-founded startups received 2.8% of total capital invested in venture-backed startups^1^, a promising uptick. Angel investors, too, are increasingly backing women-led startups, with 22% of angel-backed U.S. companies in 2018 led by women^2^.
By Elsie Cheung2 years ago in Motivation
Investing in Female Entrepreneurs: Benefits and Opportunities
Investing in female entrepreneurs provides a unique opportunity to tap into a rapidly growing market segment. Research indicates that women-led businesses tend to outperform their male counterparts, delivering a 63% better return on investment, according to the Boston Consulting Group. This suggests a higher efficiency and potential for robust returns from female-led businesses.
By Elsie Cheung2 years ago in Motivation
The World Is Very Far Off Meeting The UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, the United Nations agreed upon seventeen Sustainable Development Goals which aim to combat some of the world’s biggest development challenges by the year 2030. The Goals are all interlinked: ending poverty (SDG1) also means zero hunger (SDG2). Gender equality (SDG 5) supports good health and wellbeing (SDG3) - and so on. The world already has the resources and technology to achieve most of the 2030 goals. However, as of now, not enough resources are being directed into achieving The Goals. This needs to change.
By Elsie Cheung2 years ago in Earth
What The Business World Can Learn from Contemporary Art
Many describe contemporary art as the art of today, the art of modernity. Yet ‘contemporary art’ originated somewhere in the midst of the Twentieth Century; so, in fact its roots lie entangled within a century that barely recouped the benefits of the emergence of major catalysts to social change such as the Internet, smart phones and social media.
By Elsie Cheung2 years ago in Art
How Hong Kong Became One Of The Biggest Art Markets In The World
Over the last two decades Hong Kong has squarely established itself as one of the world’s largest markets for contemporary art. Thanks to the ‘Chinese Art Explosion’ the vibrant island has undergone a decade of exponential growth in the contemporary art marketplace.
By Elsie Cheung2 years ago in Art
