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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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Hong Kong economy

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

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Hong Kong economy

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

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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.

Secretary for Justice Paul Lam Ting-kwok delivers a speech at the National Security Legal Forum at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on April 15. Photo: Nora Tam
Secretary for Justice Paul Lam Ting-kwok delivers a speech at the National Security Legal Forum at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on April 15. Photo: Nora Tam
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 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.

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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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A still from a video in which basketball coach Yung Kam-wah is seen forcing a player to slap himself on the face as a punishment during a training at a secondary school. Photo: Handout
A still from a video in which basketball coach Yung Kam-wah is seen forcing a player to slap himself on the face as a punishment during a training at a secondary school. Photo: Handout
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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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.

A pedestrian walks along the River Thames and mudlarks during low tide, with the City of London financial district in the background on September 15, 2025. Photo: EPA
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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University of Hong Kong students and staff watch the historic launch of the Shenzhou-23 space mission featuring the city’s first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, on May 24. Photo: Dickson Lee
University of Hong Kong students and staff watch the historic launch of the Shenzhou-23 space mission featuring the city’s first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, on May 24. Photo: Dickson Lee
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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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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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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Civil servants and others ride an escalator near the government’s headquarters in Tamar, Admiralty, on May 28. Photo: Karma Lo
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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An aerial view of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on May 26. Photo: Elson Li
An aerial view of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on May 26. Photo: Elson Li
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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Hong Kong housing

Opinion | Hong Kong’s golden window to renew ageing housing estates is now

After years of playing catch-up, Hong Kong can begin to look beyond the short term and make bolder plans for its public housing estates.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Why Hong Kong must measure the social impact of its cultural events

Without robust data, cultural funding remains vulnerable: proving the social return on investment secures our cultural institutions.

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“City Lantern”, an installation by artist Suzann Victor, at Art Basel at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, on March 29. Photo: Dickson Lee
“City Lantern”, an installation by artist Suzann Victor, at Art Basel at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, on March 29. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong housing

Opinion | Hong Kong housing: small shoebox flat wins not enough to fix big issues

While the current administration has made strides on the housing front, the wait for a proper place to live is harming Hongkongers’ mental health.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Northern Metropolis is Hong Kong’s chance to show the best of urbanism

Hong Kong has an opportunity to affirm that, rather than being opposites, technological advancement and human-centric design go hand in hand.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Opinion | Hong Kong can empower commuters by embracing e-bikes

New bike lanes, charging hubs and feeder routes to MTR stations would make less accessible areas of the New Territories more desirable.

A worker collects shared bikes in Tseung Kwan O on May 8. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong is the best anchor for Chinese firms seeking global waters

As a gateway to international success, Hong Kong can help mainland firms clear barriers from intellectual property trust to capital efficiency.

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People enjoy the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront on May 1, the first day of China’s “golden week” Labour Day holidays. Photo: Jelly Tse
People enjoy the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront on May 1, the first day of China’s “golden week” Labour Day holidays. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

Opinion | In a fractured world, Hong Kong must seize its Apec moment

The city will host the finance ministers’ meeting in October. It could seize the day and deepen cooperation with like-minded cities.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong can turn Hung Shui Kiu into a northwest stronghold

Taking an industry-first approach to the new town in Hung Shui Kiu represents an important shift in Hong Kong’s urban planning.

Hong Kong tourism

Opinion | Hong Kong’s tourism rebound needs new measures of success

Rather than count footfall and events, the city should focus on spending and impact, plan district tourism seriously and work on new assumptions.

Tourists visit High Island Reservoir East Dam, a cornerstone of Hong Kong’s Unesco Global Geopark, in Sai Kung on May 1. Photo: Dickson Lee
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