Our editors will be looking ahead today to these developing stories ...
Verdict on domestic helper's right of abode
Evangeline Banao Vallejos, a Filipino domestic helper who has lived in Hong Kong for 25 years, will find out the Court of First Instance's decision on her fight to become a permanent resident. Challenging an immigration law that says domestic helpers cannot be 'ordinarily resident' in Hong Kong, even if they have lived here for the required seven years, the case is the first of three before the High Court. But whichever way the court rules, either Vallejos or the government are expected to appeal against the decision if they lose, setting up an eventual showdown in the city's highest court.
First look at revised design for Kowloon arts hub
British architect Norman Foster and executives of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority will unveil a revised design layout for the 42-hectare arts hub. A big question is whether the latest design, which incorporates elements from two earlier rival architect teams, will push the project over the HK$21.6 billion budget. The ceremony will also see Michael Suen Ming-yeung replacing Henry Tang Ying-yen, who resigned yesterday as chairman of the authority as well as chief secretary.
Ministry to outline mainland grain harvest
Vice-agriculture minister Chen Xiaohua is briefing the press today on the grain harvest and other agricultural issues. Senior officials from the state economic planner said earlier this month that the mainland was on course for a bumper harvest for the eighth year running, helping to boost supply and stabilise prices. But researchers with the State Council's think tank cautioned such growth may not be sustainable and the harvest would probably be reduced next year.