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William Louey is the fourth generation head of the family that built Kowloon Motor Bus, a transportation provider whose iconic buses are part of the fabric of Hong Kong, having connected the people of Hong Kong for over 100 years. William is also a longstanding pioneer of regenerative philanthropy. His William SD Louey Foundation has funded education for gifted young people for 30 years, and has made a compound impact as recipients have embraced Louey’s ‘pay it forward’ philosophy.
Aged 66 William Louey has been expanding his social impact through his presence as an influential tastemaker and YouTube influencer, creating wholly original life-affirming and elevating content for broad audiences that is focused on advocating for and enabling positive living and social mobility; and on spotlighting the beauty of difference and subcultures.
William Louey steps into the colourful world of Erin Hung, exploring the vision and intention behind one of her striking murals. Set against the backdrop of Hong Kong's urban landscape, the conversation moves beyond the studio and into the public realm, where art meets everyday life.
An openness to hire outside the family is the very attitude that will propel family businesses forward into the future instead of being stuck in the past.
There is a lot that companies can learn from the family business framework.
William Louey continues his visit to LifeClinic, experiencing its approach to preventative and functional medicine under the guidance of Dr Stephen Chan. Departing from a conventional sit-down format, the episode unfolds through movement - a walk-through of the clinic, on-site conversations, and live demonstrations that place experience alongside discussion.
In this episode, William Louey visits LifeClinic to experience its approach to preventative and functional medicine, guided by Dr Stephen Chan. Moving away from a conventional sit-down interview, the episode unfolds in motion - through a walk-through of the clinic, conversations on site, and a live examination that places experience alongside dialogue.
In this episode, William Louey visits LifeClinic to experience its approach to preventative and functional medicine firsthand, guided by Dr Stephen Chan. Rather than a traditional sit-down interview, the episode unfolds through movement: a tour of the clinic, conversations in situ, and a live examination that places experience alongside discussion.
Despite their significant economic weight, many of Asia's family businesses are facing a challenge fueled by cross-generational misunderstandings.
William Louey is a Hong Kong-based businessman, philanthropist, and member of Forbes Business Council.
A commitment to leadership, legacy and philanthropy, as well as risk-averse asset management, is key to how William Louey runs the Kowloon Motor Bus company in Hong Kong. William Louey,...
Tatler visits Kowloon Motor Bus director William Louey at his home on The Peak in Hong Kong-a place where, beyond the breathtaking views, his personal philosophies meet design innovation.
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William Louey discusses how he was able to carve out a role away from day-to-day specific management, while staying energetically involved in driving the organisation, and pursuing philanthropic goals.
In this episode, William Louey visits new media artist Lazarus Chan, spending time within a practice shaped by sound, technology, and generative systems. The conversation traces Chan's artistic development, reflecting on what he has learned through working with sound, code, and computational processes.
In this video, William Louey visits new media artist Lazarus Chan to spend time inside a practice shaped by sound, technology and generative systems. The episode centres on Chan's working process, as the two explore how soundscapes, algorithms and data-driven structures are used to construct immersive visual and sonic environments.
In this video, William Louey visits new media artist Lazarus Chan to explore a practice rooted in sound, technology and generative systems. Together, they spend time with Chan's work, discussing how soundscapes, algorithms and data are used to create immersive visual and sonic experiences.
在本集節目中，雷禮權與香港超現實攝影師 Tommy Fung - Instagram 專頁 @SurrealHK 的創作者，並展開了一場關於創意、視覺敘事，以及以超現實視角看香港的精彩對談。 Tommy 回顧自己從香港到委內瑞拉成長，再於 2016 年回到香港的旅程，並開始透過攝影和 Photoshop 表達自己獨特又有趣的創意。他憑藉特殊背景和觀察力，打造出結合幽默感、意想不到的視覺效果，以及城市活力的超現實風格。
Tommy reflects on his journey from growing up in Hong Kong and Venezuela to returning to Hong Kong in 2016, where he began expressing his quirky ideas through photography and Photoshop. Drawing on his unique background and perspectives, he developed a distinctive surrealist style that blends humour, unexpected visuals, and the city’s vibrant energy.
William Louey teams up with surrealist photographer Tommy Fung for a creative session at the iconic Choi Hung Estate. Together, they explore the estate's bold architecture, capture a series of images, and experiment with edits that merge real-life Hong Kong with Tommy's unmistakably surreal visual style.
William Louey Lai Kuen is a Hong Kong businessman, philanthropist, and wellness advocate.
Earlier this May, William Louey Lai Kuen launched a brand new talk series on YouTube called Growing Young with William Louey. In this project, he will discuss all aspects of living a full, vibrant and meaningful life with a number of guests who are experts in various fields related to
A fourth-generation heir of the esteemed Louey family in Asia, William Louey Lai Kuen continues to build upon his family's legacy while championing sustainability, education, philanthropy, and well-being.
For nearly three decades, the William SD Louey Educational Foundation has been empowering academically outstanding students by providing scholarships to study at some of the world’s most prestigious universities, including the University of Oxford, Cambridge, MIT, and Harvard.
Suicides are becoming increasingly common in Hong Kong, with statistics from The Lancet showing that it claims nearly 1,000 lives annually. What's more alarming is that this problem is affecting younger and younger people as time goes on. According to data analysed between years 2018 and 2019, the
William shares his early life growing up on the Peak in Hong Kong before travelling to the UK to attend Millfield School and later studying Accountancy and Business Management.
William Louey, is a businessman and a philanthropist with a mission to spread the Pay It Forward philosophy he wholeheartedly believes in.
When you donate money to a charitable organization or cause, it is obvious that you wish to contribute to the sustenance of the charity and its service users. When you fundraise for the same charity, you put in even more effort by channeling your time, too.
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William Louey’s philosophy of giving is unique. A fourth-generation heir of the family that founded the Kowloon Motor Bus Company in Hong Kong in 1921, when William Louey became financially independent at the age of 18, he wanted to use his wealth for a greater good.
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Hong Kong businessman and philanthropist William Louey always intended to create a multiplier effect with his philanthropy. 30 years after he l...
Hong Kong businessman and philanthropist William Louey always intended to create a multiplier effect with his philanthropy. 30 years after he launched the William SD Louey Educational Foundation, many of his scholars have been paying it forward.
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William SD Louey Foundation Scholars are expected to pay-it-forward. And that is exactly what they are doing.
Founded in 1995, the foundation was inspired by Louey's grandfather, the pioneer behind the Kowloon Motor Bus Company. It was established with a unique stipulation for its scholars: repay the generosity not by reimbursing the foundation, but by paying it forward to the comm
Hong Kong businessman and philanthropist William Louey always intended to create a multiplier effect with his philanthropy. 30 years after he launched the William SD Louey Educational Foundation, many of his scholars have been paying it forward. Hong Kong - September 24, 2024 - Image: One of the William S.D.
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Hong Kong businessman and philanthropist William Louey always intended to create a multiplier effect with his philanthropy. 30 years after he l...
Hong Kong businessman and philanthropist William Louey always intended to create a multiplier effect with his philanthropy. 30 years after he launched the William SD Louey Educational Foundation, many of his scholars have been paying it forward.
William Louey has an acute vision of the power that philanthropy has in transforming lives. Since the ripe age of seven, his grandmother had taken him to several institutions that catered to elderly...
William Louey is well known in Hong Kong for running a major transport firm, Kowloon Motor Bus. But his passion is to change the world for the better, and he is devoted to a project where he finds bright Chinese students and gives them scholarships to top schools internationally.
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As the eldest grandson and heir of William Louey Sui-tak, Kowloon Motor Bus founder, William Louey Lai-kuen doesn't worry about short-term gains, like chasing overheated markets or betting on Hang Seng Index futures.
Reaching Your Peak With William Louey
In this episode of Reaching Your Peak with William Louey, William continues his conversation with Albert Lei Shen on the qualities that define success such as resilience, adaptability, and humility. Albert reflects on the importance of teamwork, social skills, and timing, acknowledging that luck and preparation often intersect at life's key turning points.
In this episode of Reaching Your Peak with William Louey, William sits down with Albert Lei Shen to reflect on maturity, adaptability, and lifelong learning. Albert shares how receiving William's scholarship to study in the UK became a turning point that opened doors far beyond what he imagined growing up in China.
In this episode of Reaching Your Peak with William Louey, William speaks with Albert Lei Shen, scholar, Oxford graduate, and accomplished professional, about education, adaptability, and success in a fast-changing world. Albert reflects on his experience as one of China's "prodigy class" students, entering university at sixteen, and the lessons learned from navigating academic pressure and social challenges at a young age.
In this chapter of Reaching Your Peak with William Louey, William and scholar Charlie Gao reflect on the differences between their generation and today's youth in China. Charlie describes growing up in a time that demanded resilience and drive, compared with the more comfortable outlook of younger generations raised in affluence.
In this chapter of Reaching Your Peak with William Louey, William continues his conversation with scholar Charlie Gao, reflecting on the experiences that shaped both his education and career. He discusses how early challenges adapting to new environments ultimately fostered resilience, open-mindedness, and a lifelong ability to embrace differences.
In this episode of Reaching Your Peak with William Louey, William is joined by Charlie Gao, one of his earliest scholars, who traveled from China to Hong Kong for the conversation. William and Charlie reflect on their friendship spanning more than three decades, beginning with Charlie's selection for the scholarship program in the mid-1990s.
In this chapter, Sanday Chongo Kabange reflects on his journey and the lessons that have shaped his outlook on life. He shares why he would not change the path he has taken, emphasizing the importance of resilience in overcoming challenges and pursuing personal goals.
In this chapter, Sanday Chongo Kabange speaks about resilience, adaptability, and the qualities that help someone progress in life. Having lived in Hong Kong for over 14 years, Sanday reflects on his journey from Zambia, his experiences in higher education, and his dedication to community service through NGOs, charities and corporates.
In this episode of Reaching Your Peak with William Louey, Sanday Chongo Kabange reflects on his journey from Zambia to Hong Kong, where he has lived for over 14 years. Sanday shares how his early family values inspired his lifelong commitment to community service, volunteering with charities, NGOs, and corporates across the city.
Growing Young With William Louey
In this episode of Growing Young with William Louey, William joins functional medicine nutritionist and health coach Beth Wright in Hong Kong for a hands-on smoothie-making session. Beth guides William through her go-to recipe: a mixed berry cinnamon smoothie, highlighting the nutritional benefits of ingredients such as chia seeds, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, and seasonal berries.
In the latest episode of Growing Young with William Louey, functional medicine nutritionist and health coach Beth Wright joins William in Hong Kong to talk about a subject that touches every aspect of our lives: food. But rather than reducing nutrition to calories, fad diets, or quick fixes, Beth takes
In this episode of Growing Young with William Louey, William meets with Beth Wright, a fitness and nutrition coach based in Hong Kong. The two discuss everything from supplements, food, sleep and more. William Louey: Hi everyone, I'm William Louey. Welcome to my series called Growing Young. Today we
William Louey meets with functional medicine nutritionist and health coach Beth Wright in Hong Kong.
In the latest episode of Growing Young with William Louey, entrepreneur and wellness advocate William Louey sits down with Tricia Yap, founder of Limitless, a leading functional medicine and longevity centre in Hong Kong.
In the latest episode of Growing Young with William Louey, William continues his session with Tricia Yap at the Limitless Studio in Hong Kong. From the foods that fuel our bodies to the sleep that restores us and how both impact physical strength, performance, and aging. The conversation uncovers how
In Episode 02 of Growing Young with William Louey, William steps into the Limitless studio in Central Hong Kong to meet strength and wellness expert Tricia Yap, in a conversation that redefines what it means to age well. At 66, William is living proof that it's never too late
William Louey sits down with strength coach and wellness entrepreneur Tricia Yap to explore the building blocks of long-term vitality.
In How to Stay Strong, Episode 02 of Growing Young with William Louey, William Louey visits strength and wellness expert Tricia Yap at her Limitless studio in Central Hong Kong. Together, they explore what it truly means to be physically and mentally strong, and how building strength supports a healthy,
William visits strength and wellness expert Tricia Yap at her studio in Central Hong Kong.
William Louey explores how staying curious keeps the mind sharp, the heart open, and life full of inspiration. From photography to travel, William Louey shares how asking questions and seeking beauty in the world helps him stay young at heart. Now in his mid-60s, William Louey reflects on how lifelong
William Louey explores the power of staying curious, an often-overlooked habit that fuels vitality, growth, and connection at any age.
Curiosity has often been portrayed as a trait that proverbially "killed the cat". However, entrepreneur and philanthropist William Louey Lai Kuen begs to differ. He posits that curiosity is the very trait that you need to cherish, as it has potential to give you a long and fulfilling life. In
William Louey explores what it means to live a long, vibrant life, whether that be physically, mentally or emotionally.
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