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A member of the public collects a copy of the consultation document for Hong Kong’s first five-year plan from the Wan Chai District Office on June 15. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | 10 steps Hong Kong can take to make the most of its 5-year plan

Whether it’s fintech, gold trading or investment migration, Hong Kong has a role in supporting the nation’s 15th five-year plan.

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Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong has a chance to think bigger about its place in the world

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Can Hong Kong make a giant leap to commercial space insurance?

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Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong’s five-year plan must boost governance to ensure results

The challenge is not simply identifying problems. It is mustering the political will and building the capacity to overcome them.

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Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu arrives to meet the press at the government headquarters in Admiralty on February 10. Photo: Elson Li
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu arrives to meet the press at the government headquarters in Admiralty on February 10. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

Publisher's Pen | Hong Kong’s media must go global amid tech disruption, economic uncertainty

Deals signed during city leader’s Central Asian trip have opened new doors for industry, but it’s up to companies to boldly step through them.

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Pursuit of academic excellence in Hong Kong shouldn’t be a deadly race

The tragic loss of a parent and her child should prompt policymakers to reflect on an education system that has come to be seen as a ‘zero-sum’ game.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong’s domestic helpers need safe places to work and play

As climate change intensifies and urban space dwindles, migrant workers’ needs must be prioritised.

Domestic helpers rest in makeshift shelters in Tsuen Wan on May 24. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Domestic helpers rest in makeshift shelters in Tsuen Wan on May 24. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong courts

Opinion | Why executive branches are best placed to gauge national security risks

Courts the world over sit on national security cases but defer to executive judgment on national security issues. Hong Kong is no different.

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Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Scott Pelley’s firing from 60 Minutes offers Hong Kong food for thought

Internal scrutiny and public engagement are a must for institutions to gain support and show they are working in the people’s best interests.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Why Hongkongers should be very interested in the Pinglu Canal

China-Asean trade is expected to surge as the Pinglu Canal synergises with the Hainan free-trade zone – creating demand for services Hong Kong can provide.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong’s first astronaut shows world a different side to the city

The opportunity is to turn a moment of scientific achievement into a new way for visitors to engage with Hong Kong and its future.

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Shenzhou-23 crew members (from right) Lai Ka-ying, Zhu Yangzhu and Zhang Zhiyuan. Photo: Handout/Xinhua
Shenzhou-23 crew members (from right) Lai Ka-ying, Zhu Yangzhu and Zhang Zhiyuan. Photo: Handout/Xinhua
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Why another golden era for Hong Kong is just around the corner

The city’s biggest growth catalyst of the next decade will be to embrace its role as China’s global treasury capital.

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Hong Kong politics

Editorial | National security law refinement aims to clarify, plug loopholes

The move does not involve expanded powers but provides greater certainty in implementation of the law. It will not affect those who are law-abiding.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong unleashes new growth engine through landmark Central Asia mission

The deals signed during the chief executive’s trip to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan underscore the potential economic synergy that can be unleashed.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on a tour of the Nazarbayev University campus in Astana, Kazakhstan, on June 3. Photo: ISD
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Why Hong Kong and Kazakhstan are drawing closer

As Kazakhstan seeks to diversify its financial partnerships and deepen engagement with China, Hong Kong’s offerings stand out.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu visits the Astana Hub to learn about the latest Kazakh developments in artificial intelligence on June 1, in Kazakhstan. Photo: ISD
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu visits the Astana Hub to learn about the latest Kazakh developments in artificial intelligence on June 1, in Kazakhstan. Photo: ISD
Education in Hong Kong

Opinion | Teachers behaving badly should prompt reflection in Hong Kong

Outrage over videos of educators’ bullying behaviour ought to spark introspection on why people act this way.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong should adopt the ‘Hefei model’ in the Northern Metropolis

If the Northen Metropolis megaproject is to accelerate, a fundamental overhaul of the existing legal framework and development model is required.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | For airport city to take off, Hong Kong must learn from 11 Skies failure

When the market the project was designed for has largely disappeared, the more useful question is whether it can adapt.

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11 Skies is a 3.8 million sq ft mixed‑use retail and entertainment complex at Skycity near Hong Kong International Airport in Chek Lap Kok, seen here on May 27. Photo: Sam Tsang
11 Skies is a 3.8 million sq ft mixed‑use retail and entertainment complex at Skycity near Hong Kong International Airport in Chek Lap Kok, seen here on May 27. Photo: Sam Tsang
Britain

Opinion | UK could take a leaf out of Hong Kong’s supply-side economics

Too much government interference, whether through subsidies or regulatory pressure, stifles the very growth that can better society.

Hong Kong youth

Opinion | Hong Kong’s first astronaut success is also a story of youth potential

Hongkongers and the city’s universities can play a meaningful role in China’s space programme. The sky is not the limit.

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Banking & finance

Opinion | Hong Kong is emerging as a leading capital hub of the multipolar era

As wealth creation’s centre of gravity shifts, expect Hong Kong to not only survive but also gain renewed strategic importance.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
China property

The View | Green shoots in Hong Kong, mainland China property markets deserve attention

Geopolitical forces, policy support, attractive rents and lower interest rates have combined to improve the outlook for both markets.

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People walk amid office towers in Central on January 26. Average rents for grade A offices in the Central business district grew nearly 6 per cent on a quarterly basis last quarter, while rents for premium buildings in the district surged 12 per cent, the fastest rate since the third quarter of 2010. Photo: Jelly Tse
People walk amid office towers in Central on January 26. Average rents for grade A offices in the Central business district grew nearly 6 per cent on a quarterly basis last quarter, while rents for premium buildings in the district surged 12 per cent, the fastest rate since the third quarter of 2010. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Who benefits from the ‘significant improvement’ in Hong Kong’s finances?

When it comes to this year’s civil service pay rises, policymakers would do well to consider public sentiment.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Opinion | On fire safety, Hong Kong needs a mindset change

The hearings of the committee looking into the Tai Po fire and the Fire Services Department’s inspections show there is much room for improvement.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong’s urban renewal plan must include best of the past

The city’s tong lau arcades, high-density blocks and webs of skywalks have long been telling us what a humane, climate-aware city can look like.

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People walk past “Blue House”, a four-storey tenement block on Stone Nullah Lane, Wan Chai, on August 29, 2024. Photo: May Tse
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