DIY Mid-Autumn Festival lanterns 13.09.2019 Some might think lanterns are affordable, but an ordinary battery-powered lantern actually costs nearly $100 now! Would you like to get a special lantern at a low price to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival? Why not make one yourself! The company recently organized a DIY Mid-Autumn Festival lantern workshop, in which the instructor showed our colleagues how to make a lantern that resembles a star fruit in less than an hour.

Are you ready to retire? 12.09.2019 The company recently invited an investment expert to host a 'smart retirement' financial planning seminar and share some wealth management tips. If you missed the seminar, here are the six steps the speaker suggested to plan and prepare for your retirement: Evaluate your financial status – What assets do you have? How much debt do you have? When do you plan to retire? How much time is left for you to accumulate wealth? Set your budget – What type of retirement life do you desire – basic, moderate or extravagant? Decide on your lifestyle after retirement to estimate how much money you will need to retire. Assess your retirement needs – Assess your needs, including food and other daily needs, medical fees, and even your life expectancy (A gentle reminder: Hong Kong people live the longest in the world). Understand your risks – Financial risks include unexpected emergencies and inflation. Create and execute your plan – Measures include insurance, an annuity and various investment tools to grow your money. Review your plan regularly – Review your plan from time to time to determine if it still fits your needs and goals at different stages of life.

Homemade Chinese herbal repellent sachets 06.09.2019 Most of us use repellents when we go hiking to prevent mosquito and insect bites. Therefore, the company invited an instructor to show how to make repellent sachets with Chinese herbs, which are natural, effective and environmentally friendly.

Parent-child high tea feast 05.09.2019 The company recently organized a summer parent-child cooking class for colleagues. The instructor showed the participants to make grilled potato skins, fruit tarts and two Taiwanese drinks – brown sugar bubble milk and a cocoa cheese drink. The colleagues and children who participated were all eager to savour their own creations.

'I'm Going to Work' parent-child workshop 27.08.2019 Children are often curious about their parents' jobs, so Group Training organized the 'I'm Going to Work' parent-child workshop, in which the participating children went to mock job interviews and worked as interns. The children 'applied for' different occupations based on their interests to get a taste of 'job searching'. During the preparation process, they learnt about communication skills and basic courtesy, boosted their confidence, and acquired interview skills.

'Eating for Health' seminar 26.08.2019 The company recently invited a professional instructor, to teach colleagues how to eat a healthier diet. He talked about how antibiotics, hormones and additives 'pollute' foods and the negative impact they have on our body. He also taught colleagues some ways to eat well, such as avoiding processed foods, choosing fresh meat, and eating more vegetables, fruits, tofu and whole-grain foods. He shared a 'formula' which can help us maintain vitality: Jing (Eating well) Qi (Getting enough sleep, exercise and sunlight) + Shen (Maintaining a balanced attitude) ________________________________________ = Vitality Following his tips and formula can make anyone a health expert.

Seeking 'new owners' of good books 20.08.2019 The company organized a 'Books as Blessing' activity in early August, which allowed colleagues to pick and take home their favourite from over 1,000 books. The books were either donated by colleagues or from the Group Training library. The participants went home fully loaded after this rewarding two-day event.

SHKP Bowling Tournament won by Royal Plaza Hotel 19.08.2019 Play/Pause Stop Mute/Unmute Vol+ Vol- Fullscreen Winning or not, all colleagues had a great time The company recently organized a bowling tournament, with 15 teams participating from different departments and subsidiaries. The Royal Plaza Hotel team was the champion, Kai Shing – Team 1 was runner up, and Hong Yip – Team 1 was second runner up. Cheng Ka-chun of Hong Yip was awarded both the 'Highest-scoring Male Player' and 'Highest-scoring Individual in a Round'; Chan Shui-yuk of Kai Shing won the 'Highest-scoring Female Player' award. The children of many colleagues participated in the event too. The company made special arrangements for colleagues to bowl with their family for leisure on several lanes.

Learn more about cancer and live a healthy life 15.08.2019 Cancer is the deadliest illness in Hong Kong. Group Training recently invited Clinical Oncology Specialist Dr. Sze Wing-kin to explain the causes, treatments and prevention of cancer to colleagues to help them improve their lifestyle and avoid the illness. Dr. Sze said that eating more food rich in antioxidants can help prevent cancer and even combat the effects of ageing. This type of food includes grapes, berries (such as strawberries, blueberries and raspberries), nuts, broccoli, green tea, fish and a moderate amount of red wine. He also advised the participants to practice meditation, which can soothe the emotions, reduce stress and enhance immunity.