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Lam Ka-sing
Reporter, Hong Kong
He joined the Post in 2017 and has won numerous awards. These include Business Reporter of the Year and Best Property Market News Reporting at the 7th Business Journalism Awards of The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, Excellence in Business Reporting at The Sopa 2020 Awards for Editorial Excellence as well as Merit Award at The 21st Consumer Rights Reporting Awards from the Consumer Council. He has a Master of Science degree in real estate from the University of Hong Kong and a bachelor’s degree in international journalism from Hong Kong Baptist University. He is a student member in the general practice division of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors.
He joined the Post in 2017 and has won numerous awards. These include Business Reporter of the Year and Best Property Market News Reporting at the 7th Business Journalism Awards of The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, Excellence in Business Reporting at The Sopa 2020 Awards for Editorial Excellence as well as Merit Award at The 21st Consumer Rights Reporting Awards from the Consumer Council. He has a Master of Science degree in real estate from the University of Hong Kong and a bachelor’s degree in international journalism from Hong Kong Baptist University. He is a student member in the general practice division of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors.
Areas of Expertise:
Property, markets, Hong Kong affairsLanguages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Investigation into blaze that killed at least 160 people focuses on complex web of liability involving project’s key stakeholders.
Households remain uncontactable more than 10 days after Tai Po inferno as government plans to fast‑track smoking ban at construction sites.
Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies tells the Post some members notified of closure of Will Power Architects.
Property Management Services Authority vows to rigorously follow up on any suspected breaches in wake of deadly Wang Fuk Court fire.
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Skyrocketing costs and stock of old estates turn an industry rife with bid-rigging and collusive conduct into a gold mine, experts say.
ISS EastPoint played a pivotal role in HK$330 million renovation of Wang Fuk Court and knew about defects in fire safety system as early as May.
Dorsett Hospitality’s Winnie Chiu is leading logistics at Runway 1331 in Kai Tak to accommodate up to 2,000 displaced residents.
Prestige Construction fined twice for offences in Mid-Levels project in 2023 before taking on renovation work in Tai Po, Post learns.
Airline takes on 11 of 15 graduates from the Hong Kong International Aviation Academy to help fuel rapid expansion plans.
Hong Kong leader John Lee tells a logistics conference partnerships have been formed with two ports in mainland China and one in Chile.
Industry leaders also hail government efforts, such as settling bills in yuan and issuing renminbi bonds, as ‘biggest steps’ in years.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan expresses optimism amid economic momentum after 2025 growth forecast revised upwards to 3.2 per cent.
Restaurant operators say lower commissions and fewer restrictions by food delivery platform will help them lower prices and boost business.
Prison authority says system aims to harness technology to offer visitors greater convenience and a more ‘people-oriented visit experience’.
Accident occurred at about 8am on New Clear Water Bay Road, near Lee On Road, and involved a KMB bus travelling in the uphill direction.
Force says student let down his guard and believed he was involved in fraud after seeing scammer dressed in police uniform during video call.
Man, 47, found bleeding in Wan Chai on Monday morning and taken to Ruttonjee Hospital for treatment.
One-on-one meetings set for first week of December, canal’s chief administrator says amid stalled sale of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison’s ports.
Operation between anti-corruption agency and police uncovers network exploiting pandemic-era small and medium-sized enterprise loan scheme.
Force targets network of businessman behind Prince Group, which US authorities have designated a ‘transnational criminal organisation’.
Guangzhou-based think tank director Zheng Yongnian urges city government to be more proactive and link up with neighbouring powerhouse.
Finance chief also says Saudi Arabia has expressed particular interest in technology companies and start-ups in Hong Kong.
School worker, 55, found to have the same source of infection as the first case, an 82-year-old woman in Diamond Hill.
Lan Kwai Fong Group chairman Allan Zeman says nightlife district could see 20 to 25 per cent jump for Halloween period compared with last year.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan welcomes move to cut interest rate to 4.25 per cent, saying it will ease pressure on residents and businesses.
Yacht tourism could potentially be worth billions of dollars annually to Hong Kong’s economy, but unlocking that potential remains a challenge.
Panama Canal Authority says it has ‘launched a consultation process with representatives of the maritime industry to identify potential partners’.
Chinachem Group is ‘deeply concerned’ about the fire and is working with authorities to find out the cause, company spokeswoman says.
Industry leaders demand meeting with transport officials, warn that government’s franchised fleet initiative may be undermined.
