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Hong Kong courts cross-border drivers – then traps them in licence queues
Overnight queues and a complicated application system open to abuse expose gaps between Hong Kong’s policy ambition and execution.
12 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
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Banking & finance
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Hong Kong’s fertile ground for AI IPOs aligns with China’s tech strategy
12 Jan 2026 - 7:37AM
Hong Kong economy
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Hong Kong returning to surplus no excuse for splashing budget cash
11 Jan 2026 - 9:17PM
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Hong Kong society
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Hong Kong’s ageing population needs purpose, not just medical care
Too many among the city’s ageing population struggle on their own due to stigmas around mental health and a lack of targeted policies.
11 Jan 2026 - 10:38AM
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An elderly woman at Oi Man Estate in Ho Man Tin in October 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy
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Northern Metropolis can combine best of central planning and free market
Guided by the national five-year plans, the Hong Kong government is changing policies and offering attractive terms for the project.
10 Jan 2026 - 5:30AM
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To root out corruption, Hong Kong fire probe must go beyond scapegoats
Public procurement failures often reflect government responsibility, and Hong Kong’s fire investigation must confront that reality.
9 Jan 2026 - 4:30PM
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Legacy of war in Asia
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Amid historical tensions with Japan, Hong Kong must engage for the future
Remembering the pain of the Nanking massacre does not preclude engagement, but ensures lessons of the past strengthen our shared commitment to peace.
9 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
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Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu and government officials at the ceremony of the Nanking massacre memorial held at the government’s headquarters on December 13. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong economy
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With Hetao tech hub, Hong Kong is reimagining its economic future
The city is pivoting towards hi-tech development and greater cross-border integration while committing to innovation ecosystem synergy.
6 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong politics
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Starry Lee or Ronick Chan? Lawmakers’ choice will reveal their priorities
How legislators vote will show how they see their roles and whether they prioritise national and city interests above personal political gain.
5 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
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How Hong Kong can complement Hainan’s free-trade port
Jointly designed customs rules could be used in pilot schemes to smooth the customs process for international business.
4 Jan 2026 - 6:52PM
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US-China relations
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Will US interference in Hong Kong or Taiwan end? Don’t bet on it
Amid stabler US-China relations, confidence in Hong Kong has recovered. However, the city needs to be on the alert for other threats.
4 Jan 2026 - 11:48AM
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Tourists visit the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront on New Year’s Day on January 1. Photo: Jelly Tse
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How Hong Kong can take on a more frontier role in China’s development
City can go beyond ‘superconnector’ role to be a ‘co-architect of rules’ and become more proactive in areas Beijing deems strategically critical.
2 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
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Is Hainan the next Hong Kong? That’s the wrong question to ask
If it leverages its special status to enhance Hainan’s experiment, Hong Kong would not be boosting a rival but securing its own indispensable role.
1 Jan 2026 - 5:30AM
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Hong Kong transport
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Hong Kong’s lack of direction goes beyond road signs
The absence of clearly visible signage on a newly opened section of the Central Kowloon Bypass is emblematic of wider issues in officials’ vision for the city.
29 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
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Hong Kong must tackle long-term problem of building maintenance
Thousands of ageing high-rises will need repair work over the next few years. Responsibility for the projects amid reports of bid-rigging needs to be addressed.
29 Dec 2025 - 5:30AM
Residents of Fu Shin Estate in Tai Po held a meeting on December 20 to discuss their own renovation project after the nearby fire tragedy. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Education in Hong Kong
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Hong Kong should offer an international DSE to boost education hub goal
Growing mainland demand and a falling local birth rate add to the need for a unified, secure and globally accessible DSE pathway.
27 Dec 2025 - 5:30AM
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Hong Kong’s new legislators must strengthen child protection laws
The city’s children need better legal protection from cruelty, sexual grooming and internet advances.
25 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong property
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Rebound in Hong Kong’s Central office market could be turning point
At a time when uneven K-shaped recoveries are increasingly prevalent, Hong Kong’s office sector is experiencing its own unbalanced rebound.
22 Dec 2025 - 4:30PM
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Office towers on Hong Kong Island are seen across the water at sunset on November 15. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong housing
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Hong Kong’s fire victims need empathy, clarity and a plan
The fire must compel us to re-examine how we assign risk, structure contracts, insure homes and support communities after a catastrophe.
22 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
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Frenzy around Hong Kong Palace Museum’s Egyptian show offers food for thought
The episode is a reminder to all of us to give our policies and plans time to bear fruit, allowing room for creative thinking and recovery from mistakes.
22 Dec 2025 - 6:30AM
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Hong Kong courts
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West must face the facts of Jimmy Lai’s trial and conviction
Lai received a fair trial conducted in strict accordance with the law, during which his legal rights were fully safeguarded.
21 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong housing
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Fix housing to help young Hongkongers feel they belong here
If taken seriously, housing policy can restore trust in institutions and the foundations of civic life that elections alone cannot.
19 Dec 2025 - 11:13AM
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Eligible applicants begin selecting flats under the Housing Authority’s Green Form Subsidised Home Ownership Scheme at the sales office in Kwun Tong on November 26. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong politics
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End of the road for Hong Kong’s democracy movement? There’s still hope
The only hopeless aspect is the erroneous thinking that Hong Kong can have democracy without the central government’s blessing.
17 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
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Legco election shows disruption can be good for Hong Kong politics
With fiercer contests, fresh faces and more community building on the ground, parties have found a way to navigate the new landscape.
15 Dec 2025 - 3:30PM
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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
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Transparency, accountability essential after Tai Po fire as Hong Kong heals
A city full of people living in tower blocks similar to those at Wang Fuk Court needs clear answers from committees investigating the tragedy.
14 Dec 2025 - 4:30PM
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