Editor's note

Economic security was selected as the overarching theme of Issue 4. The term refers to the ability of individuals, households or communities to consistently meet their essential needs and support a basic standard of living through a stable income. In light of its broadness, the team opened it to contributors’ interpretations, facilitating a flow of creativity, a diverse range of articles with minimal overlap.

While many are interested in the topic of economic security, particularly in more recent generations, few student magazine/newspaper articles have been produced on it. That being the case, we hope to bring a fresh, enjoyable perspective on economic security from students’ viewpoints!

In total, we have compiled 14 different articles touching upon the following subcategories:

HK: Income disparity, food shortages, intergenerational, affordable housing

Global: South Korea, Japan, USA, Russo-Ukraine, the Euro

We feel that this blend of articles concentrating on Hong Kong and the world represents the ISSIA spirit as an international, HK-based organisation. The variety given also provides insight into all major sectors of the world, ensuring we have covered all the bases.

Health: Home health workers

Technology: Digital divide

Inequality: Poverty porn, UBI, migrant workers

All 3 link strongly to economic security and such overlapping issues have proven to be at the forefront of our minds.