Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shakes hands with Laos’ Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone at the Asean-Australia Special Summit, in Melbourne on March 6. Photo: Jaimi Joy

Letters | Australia has sent a strong message to both Asean and China

Readers discuss Australia’s overtures to Southeast Asia at a summit this month, and the chances of India’s prime minister Narendra Modi returning to power.

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Letters | How Hong Kong can measure poverty more effectively

Readers propose a framework the government can use to assess poverty, and point out a barrier to those who want to buy second-hand homes.

Readers propose a framework the government can use to assess poverty, and point out a barrier to those who want to buy second-hand homes.

5 hours ago

Letters | As AI stocks soar, investors ought to curb their enthusiasm

Readers discuss the current boom in AI stocks, and a large-scale cryptocurrency fraud.

Readers discuss the current boom in AI stocks, and a large-scale cryptocurrency fraud.

28 Mar 2024 - 11:30AM

Letters | Anti-TikTok bill contravenes American values

Readers discuss a US bill that seeks to wrest the popular app from its Chinese parent company, and Hamas’ approach in Gaza.

Readers discuss a US bill that seeks to wrest the popular app from its Chinese parent company, and Hamas’ approach in Gaza.

27 Mar 2024 - 2:30PM

Letters | How Hong Kong can turbocharge e-sharing of medical records

Readers discuss plans to upgrade the government’s eHealth system, and the fine line between an independent review and advertising.

Readers discuss plans to upgrade the government’s eHealth system, and the fine line between an independent review and advertising.

27 Mar 2024 - 11:30AM

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Cellist Yo-Yo Ma on stage in a sold-out concert,  performed with the Hong Kong Philharmonic, at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre on November 9, 2023. Photo: Hong Kong Philharmonic

Letters | Hong Kong has enough to offer with or without Taylor Swift

Readers discuss what Hong Kong should focus on in trying to attract tourists, and the proposal to have a monthly firework display over Victoria Harbou.

26 Mar 2024 - 11:43AM

Letters | White elephant? Here’s how to help Hong Kong’s Kau Yi Chau project take flight

Readers discuss criticism of the plan to develop artificial islands off the coast of Lantau, possible irregularities in the sale of flats by tender, and the turnaround in Cathay Pacific’s fortunes.

Readers discuss criticism of the plan to develop artificial islands off the coast of Lantau, possible irregularities in the sale of flats by tender, and the turnaround in Cathay Pacific’s fortunes.

25 Mar 2024 - 11:30AM

Letters | How the tobacco tax helped me quit smoking

Readers discuss the effectiveness of raising the tobacco tax in lowering the smoking rate, and a factor affecting the birth rate in Hong Kong.

Readers discuss the effectiveness of raising the tobacco tax in lowering the smoking rate, and a factor affecting the birth rate in Hong Kong.

24 Mar 2024 - 2:30PM

Letters | Why cities like Hong Kong have crucial role to play in climate fight

Readers discuss the need for national governments to work with cities on climate change, public officials using plastic bags and containers, and the potential for social media to help ecological preservation.

Readers discuss the need for national governments to work with cities on climate change, public officials using plastic bags and containers, and the potential for social media to help ecological preservation.

24 Mar 2024 - 11:30AM

Letters | It’s time Hong Kong legally protected civil partnerships

Readers discuss why Hong Kong needs a legal framework for civil partnerships and cohabiting couples, and the reaction in Asia to the passage of Hong Kong’s domestic national security law.

Readers discuss why Hong Kong needs a legal framework for civil partnerships and cohabiting couples, and the reaction in Asia to the passage of Hong Kong’s domestic national security law.

23 Mar 2024 - 11:30AM

Letters | Western mirage aside, the real Hong Kong is doing just fine

Readers discuss Hong Kong’s continuing appeal, and the city’s hosting of a large-scale air cargo event.

Readers discuss Hong Kong’s continuing appeal, and the city’s hosting of a large-scale air cargo event.

22 Mar 2024 - 11:30AM

Letters | Israel is not the aggressor

Readers discuss the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, and the meeting between China’s foreign minister and a former Australian prime minister.

Readers discuss the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, and the meeting between China’s foreign minister and a former Australian prime minister.

21 Mar 2024 - 3:37PM

Letters | Lai See Bonds anyone? Here’s how Hong Kong could raise billions

Readers propose a possible new source of funding for the government, and suggest how cities in the Greater Bay Area could cooperate to boost the nighttime economy.

Readers propose a possible new source of funding for the government, and suggest how cities in the Greater Bay Area could cooperate to boost the nighttime economy.

21 Mar 2024 - 11:30AM

Letters | How Hong Kong can halt the downward spiral in its fortunes

Readers discuss steps the city should take to maintain its international status, the possibility of daily news broadcasts in more languages, and the prayer halls at the Kowloon Mosque.

Readers discuss steps the city should take to maintain its international status, the possibility of daily news broadcasts in more languages, and the prayer halls at the Kowloon Mosque.

20 Mar 2024 - 11:30AM

Letters | 2 ways Hong Kong can entice mainland tourists to stay longer, spend more

Readers discuss initiatives to account for changing visitor trends, poor service at restaurants, and a recently held golf tournament.

Readers discuss initiatives to account for changing visitor trends, poor service at restaurants, and a recently held golf tournament.

19 Mar 2024 - 11:41AM

Letters | Hong Kong and Shenzhen: a tale of 2 cashless payment systems

Readers discuss the need to better integrate the payment systems of the two Chinese cities, and foreigners’ worries about travelling to China.

Readers discuss the need to better integrate the payment systems of the two Chinese cities, and foreigners’ worries about travelling to China.

18 Mar 2024 - 2:56PM

Letters | Why death of Dragon Ball comic creator hit Hong Kong fans hard

Readers discuss the impact of the popular manga series in the city, and how Chinese history and culture can inspire the next generation.

Readers discuss the impact of the popular manga series in the city, and how Chinese history and culture can inspire the next generation.

17 Mar 2024 - 2:30PM

Letters | Taylor Swift’s concerts shouldn’t fuel Singapore-Hong Kong comparisons

Readers discuss the constant comparisons between the two places, and China’s political system.

Readers discuss the constant comparisons between the two places, and China’s political system.

17 Mar 2024 - 11:30AM

Letters | Quad’s illusory enemies not an issue for India

Readers discuss India’s place in the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, and the US position on the war in Gaza.

Readers discuss India’s place in the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, and the US position on the war in Gaza.

16 Mar 2024 - 2:30PM

Letters | Ramadan an opportunity for Hong Kong to embrace diversity

Readers discuss why Hongkongers should gain a better understanding of the holy month for Muslims, and how students can better prepare for the DSE exams.

Readers discuss why Hongkongers should gain a better understanding of the holy month for Muslims, and how students can better prepare for the DSE exams.

16 Mar 2024 - 11:30AM