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Bargain hunters buy multiple boxes of snacks and preserved foods at the 58th Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay, on December 22, 2024. Photo: Eugene Lee
US-China relations

Opinion | How hard will Trump’s tariffs hit Hong Kong?

While the city’s status as a free port and logistics hub will shield it from total economic ruin, diversifying trade partners is key.

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Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Legco patriots’ budget criticism a warning that must be heard

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US-China trade war

Opinion | Free port status won’t save Hong Kong from damage of Trump’s tariffs

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Crime in Hong Kong

Opinion | Hong Kong must lead in reimagining safety for the AI age

AI has created a dangerous new frontier. The city needs urgent action to protect residents from falling victim to predatory scams.

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According to official statistics, deception caused Hong Kong residents to lose HK$8.52 billion (US$1.1 billion) in the first 11 months of 2024 alone, often in scams enabled by artificial intelligence. Photo: Shutterstock
According to official statistics, deception caused Hong Kong residents to lose HK$8.52 billion (US$1.1 billion) in the first 11 months of 2024 alone, often in scams enabled by artificial intelligence. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | How Hong Kong’s leader could have better reassured a city anxious about tariffs

Lee must reassure Hongkongers and the world more convincingly that the city can and will make it through the prevailing uncertainty.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Get travellers to come to Hong Kong for business, stay for the island-hopping

Hong Kong’s islands and stunning coastline could be a major tourist draw with the right infrastructure, policy reforms and marketing.

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Social media

Opinion | Don’t leave parents to suffer the fallout of social media overuse

As the alarming impact on young people’s physical and mental health becomes clear, the community must come together to tackle the problem.

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Students look at their phones in Melbourne, Australia, on November 28, 2024. Photo: AFP
Students look at their phones in Melbourne, Australia, on November 28, 2024. Photo: AFP
Northern Metropolis

Opinion | Why decision on a Northern Metropolis authority can’t be rushed

It all hinges on execution. Detailed public consultations will ensure any such authority serves both economic and society’s needs.

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Sustainability

Opinion | Green design is a daunting challenge that’s well worth the effort

If recycling is not cheaper and faster, is it worth it? Building owners need to understand nature is valuable despite not having a price tag.

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Kai Tak Sports Park

Opinion | Hong Kong’s new stadium doesn’t need mega-events, just great sports fixtures

The Sevens experience suggests Kai Tak Sports Park can be a draw for many more international sporting events.

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The Hong Kong women’s team takes a selfie with fans after beating Kazakhstan on Day 3 of the Hong Kong Sevens at Kai Tak Stadium on March 30. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong transport

Opinion | Premium taxi fleets in Hong Kong not the answer to ride-hailing dilemma

Pandering to taxi industry interests does Hongkongers no favours and damages the reputation of an otherwise world-class transport network.

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Vehicles are parked at the Transport Department Vehicle Examination Complex at Tsing Yi as part of a Taxi Fleet Launching Ceremony on March 3. Photo: Dickson Lee
Vehicles are parked at the Transport Department Vehicle Examination Complex at Tsing Yi as part of a Taxi Fleet Launching Ceremony on March 3. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong’s economy needs a lean and mean civil service

While the government is doing its best to reinvigorate the economy, the city’s competitiveness is hampered by a labour shortage and high salaries.

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Hong Kong housing

Opinion | How Hong Kong can reimagine its greatest asset: people’s homes

The city badly needs new revenue sources, and selling public housing units to tenants offers a better solution than painful cuts or new taxes.

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US-China trade war

Opinion | A lesson from the Hong Kong Sevens amid uncertainty brought by Trump

When not cheering on Hong Kong’s teams, fans at Kai Tak Stadium’s first major event could be found discussing geopolitics.

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Fans react on the third day of the Hong Kong Sevens at Kai Tak Stadium on March 30. Photo: Sam Tsang
Climate change

Opinion | An Asia racked by natural disasters needs insurers to step up

Instead of withdrawing from high-risk areas, Asia’s insurers must become an active partner in long-term climate risk management.

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A Muslim woman cries while offering morning prayers on a road near destroyed mosques in Mandalay on March 31, three days after the deadly Myanmar earthquake. Photo: AFP
A Muslim woman cries while offering morning prayers on a road near destroyed mosques in Mandalay on March 31, three days after the deadly Myanmar earthquake. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong healthcare reforms must go to the heart of systemic failures

Cutting healthcare subsidies without a big expansion of primary care investment risks deepening disparities.

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong’s hard-hit middle class will bear brunt of rise in healthcare fees

The government sees the increases as an unavoidable course correction but, for many Hongkongers, it feels like yet another financial squeeze.

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Education in Hong Kong

Opinion | Cross-cultural education can make Hong Kong a global talent hub

Cross-cultural education can play a key role in Hong Kong’s global talent hub plans if leaders build bridges and pursue the right policies.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
Illustration: Craig Stephens
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Rare Legco drama shows lawmakers know Beijing is watching

The performances by a pair of veteran legislators suggest Beijing’s call for ‘capable’ lawmakers has been heard.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Opinion | Why Hong Kong must change its tax-funded healthcare model

Whether through co-payment schemes, mandatory insurance or expanded private-sector involvement, we must explore solutions for sustainability.

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Hong Kong culture

Opinion | Why tossing out bamboo scaffolding would be a mistake on many levels

Worker safety is of utmost priority. But cultural and holistic aspects to our love affair with bamboo scaffolding must also be considered.

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Workers set up a bamboo scaffold to repair billboards in Sheung Wan in 2024. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Low-altitude economy can soar if Hong Kong plays to its strengths

The city can leverage its R&D capabilities and regional connectivity while catching up on infrastructure and policy guidance – and act fast.

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A drone designed to deliver packages is on display at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology on March 25. Photo: Sam Tsang
A drone designed to deliver packages is on display at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology on March 25. Photo: Sam Tsang
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

If Kai Tak Sports Park’s early days are any indication, the government must be hands-on to ensure Hong Kong avoids further embarrassment.

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Artificial intelligence

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

Success requires strong leadership, a clear development path, community buy-in and bold, forward-thinking policies from the government.

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A visitor dances along with a robodog designed by Lenovo that was on display at the AI Hub during the Entertainment Expo 2025 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on March 17. Photo: Dickson Lee
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