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Too good to waste as rubbish is chic
By Emma Dai
In a city where brands rule, a new name is battling to make its mark: waste. The aisles at ECOLS, in Hong Kong's trendy Central district, are stocked with designer goods — stylish necklaces from France, a teakwood bookshelf from Thailand, a glitzy home-made vase, fashionable bags.
Style cut from a different cloth
By Emma Dai
Sue Wong Ming-wai, 27, is a Hong Kong designer and co-founder of 
Deja Vu Creation, which makes products from old banners.
Ekeing out a bare existence
By Michelle Fei
As the controversy rages over the minimum wage, families of the working poor pay close attention. The outcome of the debate will be important to a family that can't afford the transit fare to visit the nearest recreation area.
Killer python poses wildlife challenge for Hong Kong
By Simon Parry
A series of attacks on pet dogs by a large python on a popular Hong Kong walking trail has led to calls for action by countryside officials - and triggered 
fears that the next victim could be a child.
Top of the class
By Fu Lei
Amid the flow and ebb of the tide of mainland students to Hong Kong over the last decade, Hong Kong universities have held their standing among candidates who may be considered among the elite of graduating students.
Hard lessons
By Ming Yeung
Hong Kong is the land of opportunity for many young people from the Chinese mainland. They come here with their dreams for a prestige education, an opportunity to start a career, and the hope of a good future.