Officials aim to preserve character of the flower market, saying less than 20 per cent of the shops will be affected. As some heritage sites have been ruined by insensitive renewal projects, balance must be struck between modernisation and conservation in Mong Kok East revitalisation.
While Hong Kong’s creative industries are not quite the ‘Oriental Hollywood’ they once were, it is important to invest in this key economic pillar and foster cultural identity.
The inefficiency and buck-passing culture revealed by the Ombudsman makes a mockery of the chief executive’s pledge of a “result-oriented” administration.
The US and China should consider how the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies and investors can be properly protected in the United States without raising unfair security concerns.
The government must soon determine a target population size for the animals and shift into population management, lest the culling programme become an extermination plan.
A study lends support to the argument that there is more to environmental protection than just physical health and economic benefits.
A revision of subsidy rules that takes into account whether city social welfare groups support the government has raised concern.
Increased supply, lower prices and rise in social stress in city have been blamed for shift from cannabis to the substance.
As city customs marks international recognition of centre to train canines to sniff out likes of drugs and explosives, other services wait for animals.
Return to profit by city airline is welcome, but addition of routes, increased flight frequency and friendlier prices rest on more planes and workers
Family of eight-year-old Hong Kong girl left in vegetative state for years after operation deserves empathy from community. Public hospitals treat most people in city and there have been relatively few serious medical blunders despite pandemic and staff shortages
De facto central bank aims for first-mover advantage through blockchain technology, providing welcome lift to Hong Kong’s image as global financial centre
As city continues to benefit from an increasingly close relationship between China and the Middle East, start-ups need to seize opportunities.
State Council institutions must follow new line that aims to improve efficiency, deliver growth and ensure technological transformation.
With some 25,000 attending and economic gains of as much as HK$300 million, the three-day tournament lifts Hong Kong into the spotlight. String of events to follow with “Arts March” cultural activities for rest of month.
Large supply of homes due to come online soon in Hong Kong will, hopefully, help thwart the rise of a new generation of speculators.
Authorities must make the best use of the time left before new waste-charging rules go into effect to improve awareness and systems for leftover recycling.
A recruitment fair has highlighted concerns about Hong Kong’s high cost of living and the language barrier. These must be addressed if the city is to attract the world’s best
The extension of the incentives took into consideration both the budget deficit and the environmental advantages of continuing to strive for electric vehicle adoption.
The legislation needs to keep up with the times, ensuring that intellectual property is protected while making the most of the opportunities offered by the technology.
Mainland China tax on items bought in city puts people off from visiting and should be amended.
Despite rapid start to scrutiny of proposed Article 23 security legislation by lawmakers, there should be no compromise on making changes and improvements.
Ten years after the Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing went off radar screens and disappeared, relatives of the 239 aboard still do not know what happened.
Foreign minister makes it clear that China will be a stabilising, cooperative force in international affairs, and calls on US to honour its pledges with a warning over Taiwan.
Hong Kong may be developing a formula to take in factors in addition to income, the basic marker, however change must not come at the cost of those in need
City urged to draw on its “super roles” to raise capital, as well as to connect with and support investors and help the country become a financial powerhouse
Premier Li Qiang’s annual work report set modest targets for GDP, inflation and the deficit, while reflecting the country’s restructuring drive to build up its science, technology and innovation sectors.
As the cost of the subsidy for senior citizens rises with the city’s ageing population, it is important to ensure penalties are a sufficient deterrent and that they are enforced.
There is need to halt the killing of Palestinians, release Israeli hostages and hold talks that will lead to a truce and, hopefully, secure a lasting peace.
A worrying investigation by the consumer watchdog identified problems that will only deepen unless a fix is found.