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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
Deadly Tai Po blaze triggered the citywide removal of protective mesh at around 420 buildings undergoing renovations.
Immigration data shows 659,090 mainland visitors entered Hong Kong between New Year’s Eve and Saturday, accounting for 79 per cent of tourist arrivals.
Firefighters are investigating cause of fire, including suspected power fault, at Shek Kip Mei Estate in Kowloon.
Architectural sector legislator urges better use of public funds, and has ideas on how to boost development of the Northern Metropolis and tourism.
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Government releases report analysing power supply interruptions and voltage dips between 2021 and mid-2024.
Linda So, director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Guangdong, will take up new role from Monday next week.
Lan Kwai Fong’s restaurants and bars nearly 90 per cent booked, while seaview eateries in Kowloon could take a hit from cancelled fireworks show.
Post learns victim was tourist from Guangzhou who was hiking on Po Pin Chau with three friends.
Some residents aware of new rules banning smoking while queuing or near certain facilities, while less informed tourists say they will comply.
Last 1.1km section in North Point, featuring glass observatory deck, completes 13km-long walkway linking Kennedy Town and Shau Kei Wan.
Asked if she plans to run for position, Lee says her roles as a delegate to China’s top legislative body and at Legco do not conflict.
Development Bureau says it will consider amending a law to strengthen supervision over external works involved in major building repairs.
School to address strong public demand and construction could begin as early as 2027, club says.
Locals, tourists seek keepsake pictures under 20-metre Christmas tree as other revellers head for time-honoured drink in Lan Kwai Fong.
URA tells Post that Novox provided surveying equipment to four projects, with two confirming use of instruments with forged certificates.
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.
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.
