Jun 22, 2010
Wanchai Computer Centre is Hong Kong’s gadget heaven. Not only do you get a wide range of amazing gadgets, but they are cheap, due to Hong Kong’s tax-free status. Similar in spirit to Tokyo’s Akihabara or Thailand’s Pantip Plaza, Wanchai computer center is one of those unique Asia tech bazaars. (Sadly Taipei recently moved their
May 10, 2010
Tickets are now going on sale for the 9th annual Hong Kong Foreign Correspondents’ Club Charity Ball, taking place on October 9. (Disclosure: I am a co-chair of this event that raises money for the children of the Po Leung Kuk Orphanage) This year we have a New Orleans theme with great tunes coming from
Apr 27, 2010
Attending Hong Kong University’s International Media Conference today. Below are some snippets from a panel I took part in on the sustainable models for journalism. (We did not find the answer). Impressive team from HKU has been throwing up multimedia as it happens. Behind the team has been Diane Stormont using Cover it Live as
Mar 22, 2010
The International Herald Tribune is seeking a Hong Kong-based librarian/researcher. The ideal candidate should be a native English speaker with proficiency in Mandarin. Other prerequisites are knowledge of digital archive metadata, new media and research experience (Nexis, Factiva, etc.). Attention to detail, accuracy and an ability to work autonomously in a deadline driven environment are
Feb 6, 2010
Today’s South China Morning Post reports how Hong Kong’s political opposition has faced repeated deletion of their Facebook groups. Read the article here (behind paywall), but some key points raised: A Facebook group with 84,298 members formed to oppose the pro-establishment DAB was deleted Kelvin Sit Tak-O, who runs a discussion group that opposes the
Jan 29, 2010
Ongoing research in search of a decent backpack last updated in January 2011. Please leave your findings in the comments below! Possible shops: RC Outfitters, Pro-Trek, Chamonix, Mountain Equipment, Re:echo, Overlander Most recommended, so far, from friends: Re:Echo Shop 303, 3/F., Windsor House, 311 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay, HK (852) 2367 1131 Overlander Shop 101,
Sep 1, 2009
The Global Twestival, celebration of Twitter, is coming to Hong Kong and I am very pleased to say it is supporting the FCC Charity Fund. A great scholarship and language training program that I have been involved with for 7 years. Here’s the details: Following the success of the first global Twestival on 12th February,
Aug 28, 2009
In this era of media cutbacks, nice to see someone hiring! There are 2 producer slots and one administrative assistant slot. TV Producer, Insider, Hong Kong-NEW00000905* Thomson Reuters is the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers
Jun 21, 2009
It gives me great pleasure to announce that Marko Ahtisaari will be in Hong Kong tomorrow appearing at an event to discuss Dopplr, his start-up Web 2.0 travel service. Well beyond Dopplr, the philosophy professor-turned Web 2.0-er has long been at the leading edge of thinking about digital. Marko Ahtisaari has worked previously as Director
May 4, 2009
For the first time, I am actually posting a job ad on my blog for myself. In my role as Asia-Pacific Director of 360 Digital Influence at Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide, I work with a team stretching across 24 cities in 15 Asian territories. Our already strong team aims to be the undisputed leader for
Apr 8, 2009
For three days running – Sunday, Monday and Tuesday – I moderated question and answer sessions with WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg during his visit to Hong Kong. By the time we got to the AmCham yesterday, we had our act down fairly smooth and fortunately Hong Kong video production company APV was there to record
Apr 5, 2009
At yesterday’s WordCamp in Hong Kong I had the pleasure of interviewing WordPress.com founder Matt Mullenweg about blogs, blogging and how he came to found one of the world’s largest blog-hosting companies. (WordPress.org is the open source blog and WordPress.com is one of Matt’s companies) While it was difficult to take notes while interviewing Matt,
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Thomas Crampton was a correspondent for the
International Herald Tribune and The New York Times for more than a decade, reporting from five continents, writing a column on Asia and covering Asian politics, economics and culture. Currently based in Hong Kong, he writes here about China, the Internet and New Media seen from Asia, while also advising companies on digital communication strategies. For more information click here...
