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The flow of domestic migrants is increasingly moving in the direction of the Greater Bay Area, the Yangtze River Delta and a handful of local economic hubs.
We should welcome a revitalisation of Hong Kong’s Flower Market – but it must be done right. At first glance, plans for its redevelopment don’t preserve its culture or align with the joyful chaos of Mong Kok.
Redevelopment of Hong Kong’s ageing districts is to be welcomed, but feelings of those who are affected have to be respected.
- Seven-day tour includes closed-door forums in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong to seek potential partners for the ambitious project
- Launched in 2017 by crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, 26,500 sq km project is part of oil-rich nation’s attempt to diversify its economy
Urban Renewal Authority managing director Wai Chi-sing says new museum celebrating Hong Kong literature will be housed at 7 Mallory Street in Wan Chai.
Readers discuss the history of proposals for container terminals and roads on reclaimed land, how landlords can help shops attract patrons, and visitors from the mainland flocking to a prestigious local university.
Readers discuss the plan to reclaim land in the waters off Lantau Island, and steps public libraries could take to promote the culture of reading.
Urban Renewal Authority’s streamlined tendering plan designed to boost developers’ interest in bidding and speed up process, managing director says.
Exchange programme with mainland China gives Hong Kong civil servants insights into country’s policy direction, development trends, history and culture.
The Balik and Paser tribes living in the Sepaku district of East Kalimantan fear their land will be taken to make way for Nusantara’s core government area.
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.
Urban Renewal Authority insists redevelopment plan will not ‘destroy’ Mong Kok flower market’s charm, but improve business for traders and the city economy.
Urban Renewal Authority announces plan to redevelop flats and shops at flower market and nearby streets, with HK$2.5 billion to be spent on acquiring properties.
Government proposing to build 3.5km elevated smart mass transit system in Kai Tak, with five stations, document submitted to district council says.
Readers discuss the Shenzhen government’s intiatives to improve the city, and the effect of an influx of tourists on ordinary people’s lives.
Kai Tak a draw for buyers of subsidised flats because of good transport links and views across Victoria Harbour and sports park.
Urban Renewal Authority also says maintenance contribution funds will get one-off government cash injections if owners regularly pay in for three years.
Changing the residential status of urban migrants in China could free up incomes for consumption through access to better public services – but it remains an open question whether such a change is feasible.
Brasil CRT pledges investment of US$1.85 trillion in state of Paraiba, but suspicions arise after a video of the proposal apparently duplicates that of a project for Shenzen, China.
Housing chief Winnie Ho says government will consult the community next year and formulate its final proposal.
Proposed legal amendment to be submitted to Legislative Council for first reading in January and expected to take effect in first half of 2024, development authorities say.
