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A teacher leads a group of kindergarten children during a visit to Victoria Harbour in Tsim Sha Tsui on March 13. Photo: Jelly Tse
Education in Hong Kong

Opinion | Hong Kong must care for its teachers before it’s too late

Teaching may be a ‘calling’, but that should not blind us to the struggles of the city’s educators amid falling enrolment and dwindling career security.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Ignoring primary school stress a ticking time bomb for Hong Kong

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Let’s dispel any doubts now over Hong Kong’s post-2047 future

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Hong Kong housing

Opinion | Despite Hong Kong’s property downturn, case for subsidised housing remains

Although home prices have fallen, subsidised housing’s raison d’être remains, with larger units much in demand.

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A woman walks past a private estate in Kai Tak on April 24. Photo: Jelly Tse
A woman walks past a private estate in Kai Tak on April 24. Photo: Jelly Tse
US-China relations

Just Saying | Racists and losers: J.D. Vance and America’s stupid trade war

His rant about ‘Chinese peasants’ reflects his government’s frustration over blinking first in Trump’s high-stakes game of chicken with China.

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Hong Kong tourism

Opinion | How melding Hong Kong’s traditions and youthful energy can lift tourism

With a blend of history, identity and creativity, the city has what it takes to become Asia’s capital of cultural connection.

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Hong Kong housing

Opinion | Help Hongkongers age in place. Care homes are not a long-term solution

If our homes become safer and more adaptable, seniors can live independently for as long as possible without needing care homes.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
Illustration: Craig Stephens
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | What a 33-year-old congee chain’s closure says about Hong Kong

The restaurant chain’s sudden collapse is emblematic of Hong Kong businesses’ struggle to find their feet after the pandemic.

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Art

Opinion | Can Hong Kong museum-goers put away the phones and see the art?

At the Picasso show, I got in the way of selfie-takers when reading artwork labels. We in Hong Kong have to elevate how we appreciate art.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Can Hong Kong truly live up to its ‘Asia’s world city’ brand?

To thrive as a superconnector, the city must draw on its roots as a place where East meets West, not just in geography but in spirit.

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Tourists visit the waterfront of Victoria Harbour in Tsim Sha Tsui, on May 4. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong must wake up to the dangers of US port and shipping threats

If Hong Kong fails to anticipate and adapt, its long-standing role as an international maritime centre could be destabilised.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
Illustration: Craig Stephens
Hong Kong courts

Legal Tales | Could AI lawyers replace human barristers in Hong Kong’s courtrooms?

Feeling emotions and understanding empathy like a human may be the final barrier preventing AI from replacing barristers entirely.

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Healthcare reforms overdue as ageing Hong Kong faces rising costs

While revising the public hospital fee structure was a much-needed move, more can be done to improve efficiency and resource allocation.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Drones can take the Hong Kong hiking experience to new heights

Drones – for delivery, as guides and even passenger shuttles – can make hiking safer and more engaging and environmentally friendly.

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A couple take a photo while hiking the Dragon’s Back trail in Shek O on February 13, 2021. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong property

The View | Bullish case for Hong Kong student housing should be treated with caution

Student accommodation can help alleviate the city’s property market woes, but it’s far from a cure-all solution on its own.

Students on the Chinese University campus on January 10, 2024. Photo: Eugene Lee
Students on the Chinese University campus on January 10, 2024. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Why do Hong Kong lawmakers need to be told to turn up and vote?

Amid a budget crisis and questions over government costs, the fact rules are needed to get legislators to turn up and vote is astonishing.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Is Hong Kong’s economic strategy fit for a changing world?

The city doesn’t need slogans with ephemeral lifespans but, instead, carefully thought-out long-term strategies.

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United States

Opinion | Deja vu for Hong Kong as Tesla becomes lightning rod for public anger

Unresolved issues like poor governance, economic troubles and corporate power can lead to public frustration, resulting in violence and destruction.

People protest against Elon Musk and Tesla outside a Tesla showroom in Boston, US, on March 15. Photo: FP/Getty Images/Tribune News Service
People protest against Elon Musk and Tesla outside a Tesla showroom in Boston, US, on March 15. Photo: FP/Getty Images/Tribune News Service
Law

Legal Tales | Hong Kong ride-hailing regulations can draw lessons from US, UK, Singapore

New framework should deter unhealthy competition and conflict, enabling taxis and ride-hailing services to complement each other.

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong’s ethnic diversity needs to be better reflected in film and TV

It’s time to break the negative stereotypes of South Asian gangsters and Southeast Asian domestic helpers and showcase Hong Kong’s diversity.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Legalise basketball betting but ensure young Hongkongers don’t lose

One area where Hong Kong can elevate governance standards is by mandating disclosure of basketball betting patterns among young adults.

Basketball fans attend the 12th Yao Foundation Charity Game at the AsiaWorld-Expo on August 20. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong SMEs must act boldly to survive Trump’s tariffs

To chart new paths in uncertain environments, SMEs need to go beyond knowing their business and customers, and see things with fresh eyes.

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Customers browse in an antique shop in Sheung Wan on January 19. Businesses with price-sensitive customers may need to pivot and provide other goods or services. Photo: Dickson Lee
Customers browse in an antique shop in Sheung Wan on January 19. Businesses with price-sensitive customers may need to pivot and provide other goods or services. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Amid Hong Kong’s focus on tourist numbers, have we forgotten our workers?

Marches for workers’ rights may be a thing of the past but serious issues remain, from imported labour to sexual harassment and construction safety.

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Hong Kong culture

Opinion | Why seeing Hong Kong through Wong Kar-wai’s lens matters

Hong Kong doesn’t need to chase the sameness of Coldplay concerts and viral trends. It needs to be assured in its own taste.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Opinion | Where’s the ‘eco’ in South Lantau’s eco-recreation plan?

There seems to be a greater emphasis on building tourist infrastructure than on conservation, and little effort to dovetail with local communities.

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A herd of buffaloes crosses Shui Hau Wan as the tide recedes on May 29, 2024. The government plans to transform South Lantau into tourist destination. Photo: Eugene Lee
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