https://www.scmp.com/rss/520295/feed David Yu Chak-wai is a Master of Public Policy student at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Ryan Ip,David Yu Chak-wai Ryan Ip,David Yu Chak-wai The war in Iran, culminating in the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has again exposed the world’s energy and maritime sector to acute vulnerabilities. The spike in oil prices and surging freight rates may grab headlines, but beneath these shocks lie fundamental questions about Asia’s – and Hong Kong’s – energy security, the resilience of shipping risk management and the urgent need to transform our maritime industry for a greener future. The Strait of Hormuz is not just a geopolitical... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3346529/iran-war-shows-urgency-hong-kongs-green-shipping-transition?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3346529/iran-war-shows-urgency-hong-kongs-green-shipping-transition?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:30:07 +0000 Elisha M. Sonthra,David Yu Chak-wai Elisha M. Sonthra,David Yu Chak-wai The arrest of six Filipino domestic helpers for running an unlicensed dental clinic in Sham Shui Po has exposed a troubling reality about healthcare inequality in Hong Kong. While the raid was hailed as a victory against “illegal labour activities”, this overlooked the desperation that drives people to seek dental care from untrained practitioners who taught themselves using YouTube videos. The facts suggest not a criminal enterprise but a form of community self-help. Treatments reportedly cost... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3322855/hong-kongs-black-market-dental-care-wont-be-fixed-arresting-helpers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3322855/hong-kongs-black-market-dental-care-wont-be-fixed-arresting-helpers?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 23 Aug 2025 04:00:18 +0000 David Yu Chak-wai David Yu Chak-wai Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s pledge to address the decade-long conflict between taxis and ride-hailing services is a welcome development for commuters. However, it also underscores a broader concern: the challenges the city encounters with its licensing structures. While there has been movement towards revising parts of the system – such as Transport and Logistics Secretary Mable Chan’s announcement on Wednesday to cut down on location and route questions in taxi driver exams –... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3317019/hong-kongs-outdated-licence-regime-barrier-progress?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3317019/hong-kongs-outdated-licence-regime-barrier-progress?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 06 Jul 2025 07:00:09 +0000 In Hong Kong, an alarming 34 per cent of female respondents have reported experiencing workplace sexual harassment over the past three years, according to a joint survey that the Democratic Alliance of Betterment and Progress (DAB) conducted alongside several civil society organisations. Yet more than 60 per cent of victims opted not to take any action. Of those who were harassed, only 30 per cent informed a superior, 22 per cent filed a formal complaint, and just 7.6 per cent pursued legal... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3301542/3-steps-hong-kong-workplaces-can-take-end-sexual-harassment?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3301542/3-steps-hong-kong-workplaces-can-take-end-sexual-harassment?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 08 Mar 2025 03:00:21 +0000 Global tourism has staged a dramatic comeback from the depths of the Covid-19 pandemic, with 1.1 billion international tourists recorded in the first nine months of 2024 – tantalisingly close to pre-pandemic levels. Asia, in particular, has witnessed a remarkable recovery with countries like Japan surpassing their 2019 tourism numbers. But Hong Kong’s rebound has been noticeably slower. This year’s tourist arrivals are projected to fall short of the Tourism Board’s modest target of 46 million –... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3290721/forget-night-vibes-hong-kong-needs-tourism-lessons-singapore-tokyo-and-seoul?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3290721/forget-night-vibes-hong-kong-needs-tourism-lessons-singapore-tokyo-and-seoul?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 15 Dec 2024 01:00:15 +0000