https://www.scmp.com/rss/320893/feed Ivan Ko is the chairman of China Real Estate Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong Chapter en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com As the chief executive election heats up, it’s clear that there are candidates who really want to work for Hong Kong. The problem is that all four candidates are just talking about the same old social and political issues that are the standard remit for any chief executive. Some candidates might just look north for hints. Yet, they need not guess what role Beijing wants Hong Kong to play or how the city fits into its national plans. Beijing just wants Hong Kong to continue to prosper. The... https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2072923/why-hong-kongs-next-chief-executive-needs-bring-back-glamour?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2072923/why-hong-kongs-next-chief-executive-needs-bring-back-glamour?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Feb 2017 05:01:49 +0000 Hong Kong is an affluent society by many standards, whether in terms of per capita income, total reserves, household income or number of high-net-worth individuals. This is becoming more so if one takes into account the continuous inflow of successful businesspeople having their second homes in the city, or even settling down in Hong Kong. However, when it comes to living quality, what I have observed or heard is growing discontent over the deteriorating state of its various components. Some of... https://www.scmp.com/property/hong-kong-china/article/1860461/hong-kongs-rising-status-and-shrinking-homes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/property/hong-kong-china/article/1860461/hong-kongs-rising-status-and-shrinking-homes?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Sep 2015 16:00:30 +0000