Top Stories Of The Week: June 16-22

Get caught up on the top stories on Hong Kong Tatler this week

1. Li Ka-shing Donates HK$118 Million To Shantou University

Above Photo: Getty Images

Hong Kong's richest man—Li Ka-shing is giving back to the community with a more than generous donation to Shantou University. His eponymous foundation will be providing over HK$113 million in scholarships from 2019 to 2022, which is enough to grant full scholarships for every student enrolling each year.

2. 7 Wonders Of The World To See Before They Disappear

Above Photo: Britannica

Visiting the wonders of the world is on most people’s bucket list, whether it’s manmade or a natural phenomenon. However, many of these wonders are under threat due to global warming or over-tourism.

We list seven wonders to witness before they disappear, but if you’re planning a visit to one of these breathtaking sites, be sure to do your research and travel in the most eco-conscious way possible

3. Tatlergram: Inside Carmen Yim And Jeffrey Char's Wedding

Above Photo: @carmenyim/Instagram

Carmen Yim—the daughter of Stanley Yim of electronic goods manufacturer SAS Dragon Holdings—tied the knot with Jeffrey Char over the weekend in a lavish ceremony at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong.

We take a look at some of the highlights from their beautiful big day, as captured by the Tatler community.

4. Tatler Travels: Sahara Desert Tour In Morocco With Pearl Shek

Above Pearl Shek in the Sahara

The co-founder and director of Apinara Hong Kong—Pearl Shek recounts one of her favourite trips to Morocco so far.

Above Green plums, known as maesil in Korean, are in season during the month of June. With time, they can be coaxed into silky, intensely flavoured umeboshi (Photography: Mina Park)

Mina Park, the founder of Sook—a Korean-inspired food and lifestyle concept based in Hong Kong talks about fermented foods.

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Top Stories Of The Week: June 16-22

1. Li Ka-shing Donates HK$118 Million To Shantou University

2. 7 Wonders Of The World To See Before They Disappear

3. Tatlergram: Inside Carmen Yim And Jeffrey Char's Wedding

4. Tatler Travels: Sahara Desert Tour In Morocco With Pearl Shek

5. Preservation Accepted: Mina Park On The Art Of Korean Fermentation