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Edith Lin
Senior Reporter, Hong Kong
Edith joined the Post as a reporter in 2022 and covers Hong Kong's housing, land and development. Prior to joining the Post, she was a reporter at Radio Television Hong Kong.
Edith joined the Post as a reporter in 2022 and covers Hong Kong's housing, land and development. Prior to joining the Post, she was a reporter at Radio Television Hong Kong.
Areas of Expertise:
Hong Kong housing, development, heritage
Languages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Filipino official says Maryan Pascual Esteban’s body arrives in country while Hong Kong authorities vow long-term support for affected residents.
Constitutional affairs chief Erick Tsang says city’s worst fire in decades ‘dampened enthusiasm’, leading to second-lowest rate since 1997.
Customs says officers raided eight properties across city, seizing HK$240,000 worth of karaoke equipment in copyright crackdown.
Homes will be at least 280 sq ft in size and most will be larger, making them attractive to families, Housing Authority adviser says.
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City leader John Lee meets university’s party secretary on final day of duty visit to Beijing and shares plans to accelerate project’s development.
Underwater robots help detect 417kg of suspected cocaine wrapped in 11 waterproof packages concealed behind grate of sea chest.
Hospitals to make allowances as well as deploying more staff during shift to new healthcare payment arrangements from January 1.
Platform to help match local providers with companies from over border seeking to expand overseas, Deputy Secretary for Justice Horace Cheung says.
Man alleged to have poured water on 58-year-old woman and hit her son with bottle after they complained about his smoking in tunnel.
Industry insiders also ask whether housing authorities should have played bigger role in supervising renovation at Wang Fuk Court.
New rules will not only cover buildings undergoing major maintenance but also new blocks under construction, with some flexibility.
Education experts note difficulties in enforcement and urge further local research following Australia’s social media ban for children under 16.
Stricter checks to be imposed on materials sampled on site amid concern over allegedly falsified safety documents.
Bars hauled into flats at Wang Cheong House, the first of seven blocks engulfed by fire, while authorities say probe will take two to three weeks.
The Post looks at some highlights of Sunday’s poll, which delivered a few surprises despite a slight improvement in voter turnout rate.
Residents give range of reasons for voting, with some saying they want society to improve and others pointing to time off work and discounts.
Rising costs and aging properties led to bid-rigging and collusion in city’s building renovation industry.
Owners at estates with projects by beleaguered contractor for Wang Fuk Court fear they might need to hire new company and spend even more.
Skyrocketing costs and stock of old estates turn an industry rife with bid-rigging and collusive conduct into a gold mine, experts say.
As authorities investigate Tai Po blaze, experts call for better laws and regulations governing building maintenance work and fire safety.
Office for Safeguarding National Security also issues statement warning of ‘anti-China’ individuals seeking to disrupt city.
Home affairs minister Alice Mak issues clarification amid rumours of abuse, says no formal reports made so far.
Systemic failings around supervision of building maintenance, lack of coordination between government departments need to be addressed.
Organisers vow to press on with the event, emphasising its purely cultural promotion focus, amid concerns over strained China-Japan relations.
Hongkongers bid fond farewell to Kam Yuen Food Company’s instant noodles, a staple in cha chaan tengs across the city.
Despite efforts to boost supply, the Housing Bureau attributes the increase primarily to extended waits for flats in urban districts.
One teenager suffers knife wounds to head, back and waist, while other student sustains injuries to both hands.
Cantopop star’s concert had been scheduled for December 5 at the Yebisu Garden Place in Tokyo.
Company announces group chairman’s death on Hong Kong stock exchange website on Monday; he will be succeeded by his son, Chan Ka-keung.
