I often hear people say, “It’s not like it used to be.” That’s true, but honestly, what place on earth is exactly the same as it once was? The world moves, develops and transforms.

What I see now is a Hong Kong with a fresh energy. A city in the middle of shaping its next chapter - and that’s exciting. New opportunities are emerging, new connections are being made, and we’re all part of building what’s next.

Yet many people are hesitant to embrace change. Why? We’re not just passive observers, we’re active participants in creating the future.

It’s a bit like the saying: “Är glaset halvfullt eller halvtomt?” (Is the glass half full or half empty?) My answer? It’s refillable.

Here’s to refilling Hong Kong with ideas, ambition and possibility. And by the way, some of the "old" will always stay with us....