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Olga Wong
Deputy Hong Kong Editor
Olga Wong supervises operations of the city desk, with a focus on news coverage about public health, housing, environment and other social issues at the Post since 2007.
Olga Wong supervises operations of the city desk, with a focus on news coverage about public health, housing, environment and other social issues at the Post since 2007.
Areas of Expertise:
Public health, Housing and Land, Environment and AgeingLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Observatory records temperatures between 23 and 29 degrees on Friday morning, significantly lower than the 33 degrees over past nine days.
‘Showers and thunderstorms associated with a broad trough of low pressure are affecting the coast of Guangdong’, Observatory says.
Storm is skirting as close as 80km to the northeast of Hong Kong, moving into inland Guangdong and weakening progressively, forecaster says.
Authorities on both sides reviewing broader Greater Bay Area trading scheme, finance chief says, adding crackdown on illegal trades will help city.
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Government wants more listed firms trading stocks in renminbi and will use city’s hub status to help mainland Chinese firms expand overseas.
The head of the new company set up by the government to accelerate development of the megaproject reveals demand for space is strong.
139 suspected deaths and 600 suspected cases have been recorded in DR Congo and Uganda, with numbers expected to rise.
John Tse is expected to take over as director of Information Services Department on Tuesday.
Sixth batch under OASES initiative also features Boehringer Ingelheim, Hengrui and Haya, with Didi and AutoFlight joining transport push.
Home affairs chief Alice Mak says amendment to legalise basketball betting does not mean government must issue licence regardless of changing conditions.
Short-term relief measures include diesel subsidies of HK$3 per litre, half-price tunnel tolls for non-private vehicles.
Despite cancelled warning, weather forecaster urges public to stay away from major watercourses, as risk of flash floods remains.
Former environment permanent secretary appointed to post after city leader John Lee nominated her, citing Tse’s 38 years in government.
Environment minister says information will allow public to monitor oil price changes more accurately.
Liao played key role in design and development of several landmark early housing estates, including Ma Tau Wai and Wah Fu.
This year’s budget and clear adoption of national goals show Hong Kong government playing a greater role in the economy.
Officials eye ‘tripartite cooperation’ between developers and tech firms to drive Northern Metropolis progress.
Initiatives to diversify the city’s economic development expected to be announced by Financial Secretary Paul Chan in his budget address.
Supreme Court rules port contract of firm’s subsidiary ‘unconstitutional’.
Speculation is swirling that two ministers are leaving their cabinet appointments.
The force reached out to the runner and is arranging a time for him to return to the city to assist with investigation, an insider says.
‘Some assessment results … differ from rankings and highly positive evaluations many other international organisations have given Hong Kong,’ Digital Policy Office says.
Two developers already stepping up measures, with viral video showing workers being told: ‘If anyone is caught smoking, they will have to leave’.
Financial secretary calls on UK enterprises and professionals to seize opportunities in Hong Kong’s burgeoning finance and I&T sectors.
16-year-old sister finds boy unconscious in Sha Tin flat, hours after being given Chinese medicine and prescription drugs to ease fever.
After eight-month race, expert panel finds HKUST has ‘broad global vision’ and ‘winning edge’ over Baptist University and Polytechnic University.
Development chief Bernadette Linn also says it is ‘untrue’ that Lantau reclamation plan was shelved because of pressure from developers.
Matmo will be closest to Hong Kong in the small hours, the Observatory says.
Gallery proposed for Wan Chai North waterfront would have showcased projects such as Northern Metropolis, but plan scrapped after public outcry.
