Lam stresses she will focus on updating leaders about Hong Kong’s economic and political developments during visit, during which she is expected to meet President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang.

Hong Kong’s lived-in home prices dropped by the most in 14 months in October, with buying sentiment cooling as banks become more cautious in valuating property.

Readers discuss developments in physiotherapy, the finance sector’s role in fossil fuel divestment, language learning and the contributions of older workers.

The Fu family that runs KHI Holdings Group is seeking to build 28 high-rises and 140 houses on a stretch of wetlands in Yuen Long, which sits inside the new planned Northern Metropolis.

Transport policies stand out among 33 initiatives that did not materialise during Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam’s term.

Readers discuss climate change targets in the latest policy address, Hong Kong’s housing needs, annuity payments, power sources and hotel quarantine rules.

Readers discuss the declining government expenditure on education in Hong Kong, and the shortcomings of the latest policy address.

Federation of Trade Unions calls for creation of commissioner for poverty to help low-income families and deal with policies it says are being ignored by existing system.

Mainland China side pulls out of the sit-down citing unexpected commitments and without rescheduling, source says.

Secretary for Labour and Welfare Law Chi-kwong says forcing Hongkongers to make the switch from Mandatory Provident Fund pension plans to annuities would deprive them of a choice.

Secretary for Transport and Housing Frank Chan says initial look at cross-border link would need to be discussed with mainland China authorities.

Liaison office publicised about 20 trips by director Luo Huining and his deputies, as they visited homes, youth clubs, a building site and fishermen.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan says funding arrangements for transforming city’s border area with mainland China should be creative, tailor-made for each stage of development.

The Civil Service Bureau says it will review the content of current Basic Law test for recruitment to government and include security legislation in scope of assessment.

The chief executive is expected to seek a second term but has so far refused to confirm her candidacy.

Readers also praise plans for eco-tourism, warn about Greater Bay Area risks and call for urgent issues such as housing to be prioritised over the Northern Metropolis.

Officials at liaison office in Hong Kong have compiled list of 500 items after meeting with residents, and deputy director says some of those will be passed on to the chief executive’s administration.

Not only will planned north metropolis along mainland China border add flexibility to urban planning, ‘dumb-bell’ approach aligns with national goals, Paul Chan says

Opening up Sha Tau Kok and Mirs Bay to visiting vessels from Shenzhen is one example of how economical potential can be tapped in area, she says.

Town planners and an advocacy group agree amendments can prevent abuses but warned against sweeping changes that could cut people’s right to object to projects.

The changes will do away with a controversial practice in which employers are able to raid workers’ pensions to pay their severance.

While development chief Michael Wong does not give exact figure, he notes suggestions of setting starting point at 200 sq ft.