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The Northern Metropolis is a megaproject located near Hong Kong’s border with mainland China. Photo: May Tse
Northern Metropolis

Opinion | Hong Kong must show why Northern Metropolis isn’t just another tech hub

Without a well-defined vision, developments risk becoming little more than clusters of real estate ventures devoid of distinctive character.

Kai Tak Sports Park

Opinion | Kai Tak venue fiasco must not be repeated at Hong Kong Sevens

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Artificial intelligence

Opinion | Hong Kong’s vision of becoming AI hub demands clear road map

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Hong Kong politics

City Beat | Beijing is upset, but why is it limiting criticism of Hutchison’s Panama deal?

Closer look at Beijing’s mixed ‘semi-official’ approach to voicing disapproval shows what is at stake in saga involving Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate.

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CK Hutchison Holdings has decided to sell 43 of its ports, including two in Panama, to a consortium led by US investment firm BlackRock. Photo: Reuters
CK Hutchison Holdings has decided to sell 43 of its ports, including two in Panama, to a consortium led by US investment firm BlackRock. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Opinion | How Hong Kong can dig itself out of recurring deficits

As the city borrows money to fund development, it risks depleting its savings unless policymakers act decisively to find new sources of revenue.

Hong Kong

Opinion | The gravity of ‘space oil’: understanding Hong Kong teens’ new drug of choice

We need to think beyond bans and crackdowns. With creativity, empathy and urgency, young people can be guided towards a healthier future.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong’s sporting dream needs the support of private enterprise

Support from the government and sports associations must be combined with collaboration with big sporting corporations to tap their expertise.

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Kai Tak Sports stadium is seen in the background during the Kai Tak Flying Run on March 16. Hong Kong’s bid to develop a serious sporting industry is a marathon, not a sprint. Photo: Eugene Lee
Kai Tak Sports stadium is seen in the background during the Kai Tak Flying Run on March 16. Hong Kong’s bid to develop a serious sporting industry is a marathon, not a sprint. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Why Hong Kong must persevere with reforming civil servants’ pay

The pay scales, which include automatic annual increments, are a misalignment between compensation and output that undermines efficiency.

Hong Kong culture

Opinion | Cantonese opera need not be popular to be part of Hong Kong heritage

Preserving the theatre means preserving a piece of the city’s cultural identity, affirming Cantonese opera as part of our heritage.

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Hong Kong population

Opinion | Hong Kong is right to get out of way of women who do want children

The proposal to lift the 10-year cap on embryo storage must come with more measures to make it easier to both give birth and raise a family.

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A woman takes care with her newborn baby at Yaumatei Maternal and Child Health Centre in Yau Ma Tei on February 18. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong youth

Opinion | Amid spate of youth suicides, Hong Kong must weave a safety net

A teacher’s attentiveness, a neighbour’s kindness, a policymaker’s resolve – we all have roles in intercepting despair before it turns fatal.

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Suicide is preventable, but it requires a society-wide commitment to vigilance, empathy and systemic change rather than some sporadic, fragmented approach. Photo: Shutterstock
Suicide is preventable, but it requires a society-wide commitment to vigilance, empathy and systemic change rather than some sporadic, fragmented approach. Photo: Shutterstock
Northern Metropolis

Opinion | Hong Kong must ensure it won’t lose control of Northern Metropolis

As the city moves away from conventional development models, risks and rewards with the private sector should still be distributed fairly.

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Why not change Hong Kong’s marathon route to show off our revamped waterfront?

Rather than soulless freeways and tunnels, imagine looping round Victoria Harbour, through local neighbourhoods and ending at Kai Tak Sports Park.

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Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Opinion | Hong Kong seniors are an economic force, not a budget write-off

Investing in their well-being and engagement could transform this demographic into a driving force for Hong Kong’s economy.

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Senior citizens shopping on the last day of the Hong Kong Brands & Products Expo at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay on January 6. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Opinion | Just why is Beijing calling for ‘capable’ Hong Kong lawmakers?

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs has hinted at the central government’s dissatisfaction with some in the ‘patriots-only’ Legco.

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Legislative councillors listen as Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po presents the annual budget for 2025-26 on February 26. Photo: EPA-EFE
Legislative councillors listen as Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po presents the annual budget for 2025-26 on February 26. Photo: EPA-EFE
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong must avoid jumping on AI bandwagon and focus on what it does best

Amid budget constraints, the city should gear research and innovation towards sectors where it has an advantage rather than follow trends.

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Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Opinion | Not too late to correct Carrie Lam’s mistake with HK$2 fare subsidy

Policy errors made by previous leaders need to be acknowledged, so the city can course-correct and achieve savings immediately.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Can Hong Kong emulate the success of Hangzhou’s tech titans?

Learning from Hangzhou’s support for tech start-ups can help Hong Kong become a hub for groundbreaking ideas and sustainable economic growth.

Tech workers debug a humanoid robot at a robotics firm in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on February 28. Photo: Xinhua
Tech workers debug a humanoid robot at a robotics firm in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on February 28. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong

Opinion | 3 steps Hong Kong workplaces can take to end sexual harassment

Workplace harassment still affects an alarming number of women in Hong Kong. But a few simple measures can help break the vicious cycle.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Having more women on boards makes business sense. Hong Kong gets it

In this increasingly complex world, it is vital for businesses to embrace gender diversity, and diversity more broadly, for long-term success.

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Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Opinion | Hong Kong must find the courage to reform its public finances

Reliance on salary freezes and workforce reductions has become a recurring theme. But they fail to address the public sector’s inefficiencies.

The Hong Kong government’s headquarters in Admiralty on February 22. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Opinion | Why Hong Kong’s austere budget is hard for the public to swallow

With the bulk of cost-cutting aimed at the elderly, children, families and education, for the government to exempt itself is not a good look.

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Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po holds a press conference at the government headquarters after delivering the 2025-26 budget on February 26. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po holds a press conference at the government headquarters after delivering the 2025-26 budget on February 26. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Opinion | Hong Kong civil service needs to be hauled into the 21st century

The financial secretary is heeding calls to downsize and cut costs, but should go further by embracing AI more quickly.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | What Hong Kong tourism can learn from Disneyland’s magical turnaround

The theme park drew more visitors despite higher prices. Hong Kong must ditch copycat strategies and double down on its unique identity.

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Hong Kong housing

Opinion | When will Hong Kong stop building skyscraping boxes with bay windows?

Our outdated building regulations are too rigid, aimed more at preventing possible violations than promoting human-friendly design.

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