Differing standards and regulations on the mainland may lead to disputes over quality and return policies, not to mention possible health and safety risks.
The banning of a company from importing workers for a year after it flouted the rules shows that the regulations have teeth.
While Washington wants to dominate the field with a few close allies, Beijing sees its development as a win-win for all.
Hong Kong must strike a balance between protecting the rights of elderly cabbies and guaranteeing safety for riders and pedestrians.
More publicity is needed to ensure bosses and workers are fully aware of severe weather guidelines and reach arrangements in advance.
Featuring events not included in the Olympics, the games are an opportunity to attract new fans and increase international engagement.
Hong Kong residents must do their part to avoid bites and remove sources of water that serve as breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
The focus is on optimising the structure of the population to help maintain economic growth and stability.
The fourth black rainstorm warning in eight days brings home the reality that the city must work even harder to prepare for such events.
The HKMA and government working together is a fine example of how fiscal and monetary policy collaboration can benefit the public.
The event, a landmark test of Hong Kong’s organising capacity, offers a chance to watch world-class talent in action and spot new stars.
Instilling a safety-first culture and protecting lives must take precedence as the city embarks on new, large-scale projects.
Amid raised penalties, increased enforcement and expanded outreach, all reasonable avenues must be explored before more teenagers die.
The suspected murder-suicide came as the city is seeing a rise in the number of people suffering symptoms of depression.
The city has made progress on expanding trading opportunities through Stock Connect but a mismatch in public holidays holds back investors.
A planned amendment to an old pricing law aims to encourage firms to compete under healthy market conditions rather than vicious price wars.
A series of top sporting events have been held in Hong Kong since the sports park opened and more are on the way, notably the National Games.
The new rules will hopefully deter those only seeking quick gains while helping those who choose to make Hong Kong their home.
Now that stability and prosperity have returned, thanks to mainland support, the city must seize the momentum to contribute to new Chinese growth.
The probe is an opportunity to review the temple’s management and ensure the brand is promoted without compromising what makes it special.
Long periods of truce at the current tariff levels may not be ideal for the business sector but this buys time to prioritise negotiations.
An immediate ceasefire is needed, allowing aid to flood in, hostages to be released and negotiations to forge a lasting peace in the region.
Henry Hu, co-founder of the city’s first private university, will be remembered for his life’s work of nurturing generations of talent in the city.
As mainland and Hong Kong authorities grapple with the impact of recent heavy downpour, it’s clear no level of preparation is ever too much.
With delicate diplomatic handling, this ‘project of the century’ can build goodwill and help South Asia’s water-dependent economies.
With its coming licensing regime, Hong Kong must ensure its first-mover advantage in developing virtual-asset trading reinforces its position as a financial hub.
That tenders for two sites could not go ahead despite concessions to market demands attests to the project’s challenges.
Keeping government costs down with new patient fees and negotiations for cheaper drugs helps ensure healthcare stays affordable for all.
The government, businesses and NGOs should keep up the momentum of their efforts to support the community.
Non-interference from Asean partners need not mean looking the other way amid loss of life and a serious threat to collective security.