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Vivian Au
Reporter, Hong Kong
Vivian joined the Post as a reporter in 2024 and covers Hong Kong's housing, land and development. Prior to joining the Post, she was a reporter at Ming Pao Daily.
Vivian joined the Post as a reporter in 2024 and covers Hong Kong's housing, land and development. Prior to joining the Post, she was a reporter at Ming Pao Daily.
Areas of Expertise:
Hong Kong housing, development, heritageLanguages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho says tragedy left profound impact on all involved departments and highlighted need to strengthen oversight.
Housing minister Winnie Ho also says government still needs at least four years to fulfil Beijing’s order to eradicate substandard homes.
Share of larger flats will also be increased to 25 per cent, with estates integrated with the area’s environment, heritage and technology.
Wang Fuk Court administrator also agrees to hold owners’ meeting in July after declining to challenge Lands Tribunal ruling over postponement.
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Experts and industry leaders say thriving stock market and other robust macroeconomic indicators point to success but mask pain points.
Thousands flock to waterfronts in Stanley, Aberdeen, Sha Tin and elsewhere as races go ahead day after black rain warnings.
‘I hope that within the next month or two, we can arrange a public dialogue with Lai Ka-ying,’ technology minister Sun Dong says.
Mother and daughter fell from same flat hours apart after reported argument over studies, raising concerns over level of mental support.
Calls come as government studies extending bus monitoring systems to other vehicles and data shows rise in accidents involving elderly taxi drivers.
Industry leaders say HSITP requirement suggests ‘well-capitalised’ bidders being targeted to eliminate risk of stalled, abandoned projects.
Under amended proposal, planned project size will increase from 15 to 30 hectares and building height limit will reach up to about 250 metres.
Government to gather views online and via sector forums as it drafts its first five-year plan, covering areas including housing, land, health and welfare.
Around 30mm of rainfall was recorded in many parts of the New Territories, while more than 50mm fell in Sai Kung.
But legal experts say coach’s actions could constitute common assault, even if he used pupil’s own hand to make him hit himself.
Tech chief Sun Dong also says new space manufacturing research centre focusing on AI and 3D printing will be established this year.
Legal and insurance experts say sale of flats to government won’t affect residents’ rights to claims but they must prove negligence had caused losses.
Study finds that 70 per cent of firms plan to add no more than 30 new hires over the next three to five years.
Chai to step down as science park chairman next month before taking on role at new company steering development of innovation and technology hub.
Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho says victims had average living space of five square metres, presenting numerous fire safety hazards.
Jeffrey Lam explains how he will steer Vocational Training Council as job market changes rapidly and reveals plans for Northern Metropolis campus.
Hung Shui Kiu Industry Park Company chairman Jeffrey Lam targets July 2027 launch as ‘gift’ for 30th anniversary of return to Chinese sovereignty.
But some Wang Chi House residents say they are being pressured because over 75 per cent of owners must indicate their preference by end June.
Wait for general applicants for subsidised public rental housing in Hong Kong falls to 4.7 years, while standard public rental housing remains at 5.6 years.
Industry leaders’ remarks come after minister says vacancies suitable for graduates fell from about 80,000 in 2022 to around 31,000 in 2025.
Residents call for extraordinary general meeting to be held ahead of deadline on decision about whether to sell flats.
Residents express dissatisfaction as administrator says HK$180 million in renovation levies have been paid, with remaining funds set aside for refunds.
Paws Guardian Rescue Shelter founder Kent Luk says increase in animals involved in accidents stems from worsening economic situation and urban growth.
Residents demand answers on finances, insurance claims and renovation contracts following deadly fire at Hong Kong estate.
Former chairman of Hong Kong Countryside Foundation Lam Chiu-ying says ecotourism is fundamentally incompatible with mass tourism.
