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By Marcus Vance

• Oct 8, 2026 • 8 min read

Growing up Next to Prostitutes and Drug Addicts in Hong Kong’s Walled City, Recruitment Pioneer Louisa Wong on a Life Fuelled by Hard Work and Curiosity

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

“I’m Pretty Sure I’m the Only Person to Have Written a Book on a Phone, ” Laughs Wong as She Settles into a Chair at Her Executive Search Firm Global Sage, in Hong Kong’s Central Business District.

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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