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Andrew Lam Siu-lo

(林筱魯)

Andrew Lam Siu-lo

林筱魯

The latest news and top stories on Andrew Lam Siu-lo. A town planner with over two decades of experience in urban design and project management across Asia, he is currently a member of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council. He previously served as Executive Director of the Urban Renewal Authority and President of the Hong Kong Institute of Planners. His work focuses on urban development, government efficiency and housing issues, including advocating for the Northern Metropolis and streamlining planning procedures.

Lawmakers attend the first meeting of the 8th Legislative Council in Admiralty on January 14. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Government knows best? Hong Kong policymakers need to listen more

From Tai Po redevelopment to anti-bid-rigging measures, Hong Kong policies appear to have been shaped with little legislative input.

19 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Pledges fall short of fixing building sector after Hong Kong inferno: experts

16 Jan 2026 - 4:13AM

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Tougher building checks may add costs, slow projects, Hong Kong lawmaker says

15 Jan 2026 - 6:43PM

Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong lawmaker Duncan Chiu leads Legco affluence list with 54 properties

Five of Hong Kong’s new lawmakers own more than 10 properties, while nine have overseas holdings.

15 Jan 2026 - 8:38AM

Duncan Chiu speaks during the first meeting of the eighth Legislative Council on January 14. Photo: Karma Lo

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Gaps laid bare by deadly Hong Kong fire focus of first Legco meeting of new term

City leader John Lee outlines government priorities in wake of November’s blaze, with resettlement of residents and investigations topping list.

15 Jan 2026 - 12:23AMvideocam

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong officials urge buy-back plan over ‘challenging’ Wang Fuk Court rebuild

Deputy finance chief Michael Wong says legal and ownership issues make rebuilding unfeasible, with buy-back option the fastest, most flexible solution.

14 Jan 2026 - 11:09PM

Hong Kong economy

Tender for Hong Kong’s Central Harbourfront Event Space opens with stricter KPIs

Lawmaker says it is reasonable for government to impose additional conditions on future tenant, given location’s role in promoting city’s image.

6 Jan 2026 - 4:17PM

The Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival was held at the Central Harbourfront Event Space in October last year. Photo: Nora Tam

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court rebuilding faces consensus, rights hurdles: experts

Complications over rebuilding efforts surface as new sites for redevelopment are proposed.

9 Dec 2025 - 9:14PM

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Difficult to say if fire-ravaged Hong Kong buildings can be fixed: experts

Government should take lead in assessing structural safety of Wang Fuk Court buildings to help flat owners decide, experts say.

29 Nov 2025 - 10:30AMvideocam

Hong Kong economy

Good deal for all? Can Hong Kong urban renewal body’s payout review fix scheme?

Cash-strapped Urban Renewal Authority is reviewing compensation scheme for flat owners forced out by redevelopment. But is a wider rethink needed?

13 Nov 2025 - 8:31AM

Hong Kong housing

Should Hong Kong’s URA tie compensation to condition of homes? Analysts say yes

Lawmaker Andrew Lam says URA acquisition prices should exceed private sector values.

8 Oct 2025 - 7:35PM

The Urban Renewal Authority faces increasing financial challenges amid a sluggish property market. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong housing

First developer withdraws from Hong Kong land sharing scheme amid slow economy

Lawmaker Wendy Hong says scheme’s conditions are not attractive as developers can only break even rather than make a profit.

4 Oct 2025 - 8:11PM

Hong Kong economy

More support needed for proposed Hong Kong industrial port, lawmakers say

Andrew Lam highlights lack of measures to boost growth in sectors under project, while Wendy Hong calls for incentives to attract firms.

23 Jul 2025 - 2:22AM

Hong Kong society

University of Hong Kong’s revised IT hub plan angers Pok Fu Lam residents

University seeks to build on site in Pok Fu Lam, with residents accusing it of dismissing alternative sites without proper due diligence.

10 Jul 2025 - 6:33AM

The initial proposal also met with backlash over plans to build on a green belt in the area. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong economy

Why investor confidence is key to acing Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis ‘test’

Megaproject near border with mainland is a measure of city’s governance capability in Beijing’s eyes, analyst says.

9 Jul 2025 - 8:30AM

Around 300 hectares of land is earmarked for I&T in San Tin Technopole and its neighbouring Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park in the Loop. Photo: May Tse

Andrew Lam Siu-lo

(林筱魯)

.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}Opinion | Government knows best? Hong Kong policymakers need to listen more

From Tai Po redevelopment to anti-bid-rigging measures, Hong Kong policies appear to have been shaped with little legislative input.

Pledges fall short of fixing building sector after Hong Kong inferno: experts

Tougher building checks may add costs, slow projects, Hong Kong lawmaker says

Hong Kong lawmaker Duncan Chiu leads Legco affluence list with 54 properties

Five of Hong Kong’s new lawmakers own more than 10 properties, while nine have overseas holdings.

Gaps laid bare by deadly Hong Kong fire focus of first Legco meeting of new term

City leader John Lee outlines government priorities in wake of November’s blaze, with resettlement of residents and investigations topping list.

Hong Kong officials urge buy-back plan over ‘challenging’ Wang Fuk Court rebuild

Deputy finance chief Michael Wong says legal and ownership issues make rebuilding unfeasible, with buy-back option the fastest, most flexible solution.

Tender for Hong Kong’s Central Harbourfront Event Space opens with stricter KPIs

Lawmaker says it is reasonable for government to impose additional conditions on future tenant, given location’s role in promoting city’s image.

Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court rebuilding faces consensus, rights hurdles: experts

Complications over rebuilding efforts surface as new sites for redevelopment are proposed.

Difficult to say if fire-ravaged Hong Kong buildings can be fixed: experts

Government should take lead in assessing structural safety of Wang Fuk Court buildings to help flat owners decide, experts say.

Good deal for all? Can Hong Kong urban renewal body’s payout review fix scheme?

Cash-strapped Urban Renewal Authority is reviewing compensation scheme for flat owners forced out by redevelopment. But is a wider rethink needed?

Should Hong Kong’s URA tie compensation to condition of homes? Analysts say yes

Lawmaker Andrew Lam says URA acquisition prices should exceed private sector values.

First developer withdraws from Hong Kong land sharing scheme amid slow economy

Lawmaker Wendy Hong says scheme’s conditions are not attractive as developers can only break even rather than make a profit.

More support needed for proposed Hong Kong industrial port, lawmakers say

Andrew Lam highlights lack of measures to boost growth in sectors under project, while Wendy Hong calls for incentives to attract firms.

University of Hong Kong’s revised IT hub plan angers Pok Fu Lam residents

University seeks to build on site in Pok Fu Lam, with residents accusing it of dismissing alternative sites without proper due diligence.

Why investor confidence is key to acing Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis ‘test’

Megaproject near border with mainland is a measure of city’s governance capability in Beijing’s eyes, analyst says.

Opinion | Government knows best? Hong Kong policymakers need to listen more