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Bernadette Linn Hon-ho

Bernadette Linn Hon-ho
The latest news and updates on Bernadette Linn Hon-ho, a seasoned Hong Kong government official with extensive experience in public administration. Currently serving as Secretary for Development since July 2022, she is responsible for planning, land development, and public works policy, including major infrastructure decisions like the Northern Metropolis megaproject. Her career, which began in 1989 as an Administrative Officer, includes roles as Permanent Secretary for Development, Director of Lands, and Private Secretary to the Chief Executive. She has championed quality building practices, promoted innovation in development, and fostered cultural heritage initiatives, demonstrating expertise in urban planning and policy implementation.
Flammable foam panels used to seal windows and nets that failed fire-retardant tests are believed to have fuelled the blaze’s rapid spread across seven of Wang Fuk Court’s eight blocks. Photo: Karma Lo
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong bid-rig bigwigs paid kickbacks in Shenzhen saunas: building veteran

Former senior project manager says syndicates linked to triads, and bosses, colleagues and peers routinely engaged in under-the-table dealings.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

‘No leniency’: Hong Kong minister vows tougher safety laws after Tai Po fire

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

No need for complete switch from bamboo to metal scaffolding: Hong Kong minister

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong mandates proof, tests for fire-retardant scaffolding nets after blaze

New rules will not only cover buildings undergoing major maintenance but also new blocks under construction, with some flexibility.

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The fire began on bamboo scaffolding nets and spread rapidly across seven of Wang Fuk Court’s eight blocks, burning for 43 hours. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong considers designated labs to test scaffolding nets after deadly blaze

Stricter checks to be imposed on materials sampled on site amid concern over allegedly falsified safety documents.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong orders scaffold netting to be removed at 200 sites in wake of inferno

Police have arrested six men from company responsible for fire alarm system at Wang Fuk Court for allegedly making false declarations.

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Hong Kong property

Chinachem secures plot in Hong Kong’s Tsuen Wan for US$318 million

Private developer outbids eight others for the site, which is expected to yield 780 flats.

The site is near the Tsuen Wan West MTR station. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s top developers vie for rare Tsuen Wan site in test of land market

Nine bidders have lodged offers for the city’s only residential site this quarter.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong saves HK$190 billion from 540 public works projects over past 9 years

Deputy financial secretary says city has managed to lower costs, citing improved performance in Arcadis International Construction Costs report.

Hong Kong property

SHKP unit Mega Asia wins tender for MTR’s Tuen Mun site

The Tuen Mun A16 station package one project is expected to require around US$772 million to develop, SHKP’s Lui Ting says.

Sun Hung Kai Properties’ new Tuen Mun development would primarily feature small to medium-sized residential units. Photo: May Tse
Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong business sector in push to get workers to vote in coming Legco poll

Incentives such as a half day of paid leave and transport subsidies will be offered to encourage staff to cast their ballots on December 7.

The Legislative Council election will be held on December 7. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | For Hong Kong’s fiscal health, commercial land sales should resume

With so many development projects in the pipeline, the government cannot wait until the property market has fully recovered.

Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong building quality won’t fall by allowing mainland standards: minister

Secretary for development says government is considering pre-approving construction materials regarded as offering good value for money.

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Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong ‘could halt’ commercial land sales for second year over poor demand

Development chief Bernadette Linn also says it is ‘untrue’ that Lantau reclamation plan was shelved because of pressure from developers.

A minister has said a coming megaproject will not focus on creating another central business district. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Northern Metropolis flexibility not ‘favouring developers’: Hong Kong minister

Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn reveals six-year construction cap could be extended under incentives to boost investor appeal.

The government is weighing up new incentives, including longer construction timelines, to boost investment in the Northern Metropolis project. Photo: Winson Wong
Hong Kong housing

Editorial | Strike a balance when fixing Hong Kong’s urban renewal compensation

The Urban Renewal Authority should ease the concerns of affected owner-occupiers while putting its operations on a sounder footing.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Paul Chan meets Xia Baolong on trip to Beijing, Hebei projects

Finance chief Paul Chan praises projects as he and fellow delegation members meet Xia Baolong, Beijing’s point man for Hong Kong affairs.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong to offer Kowloon site for tender amid focus on Northern Metropolis

This reflects the government’s efforts to attract developers to invest in the Northern Metropolis, the economic hub near the mainland border.

The government will put up for tender a residential site at Choi Hing Road in Jordan Valley, Kowloon. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong housing

Explainer | Unsure about Hong Kong’s modular flats? The Post unpacks the big questions

City’s use of Modular Integrated Construction flats has come under spotlight after installation issues at three public housing sites.

Hong Kong

My Take | Not playing King Canute during a typhoon is a matter of common sense

The government is looking at new legislation after some souls risked their lives during Ragasa. But the laws will not be easy to draft.

Hong Kong housing

Cash-strapped Hong Kong urban renewal body set to reveal proposed payout changes

Development minister Bernadette Linn gives timeline for reviewing URA’s compensation mechanism, with consultation set for next year.

A minister has said an urban renewal body’s compensation mechanism is not financially sustainable. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong pulls tenders for 2 sites to speed up Northern Metropolis development

Tenders for sites in Yuen Long and Hung Shui Kiu were scheduled to close on Friday and had repeatedly been extended.

The government had earlier designated a site in Hung Shui Kiu for logistics use. Photo: Winson Wong
Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong’s URA may review cuts to residents’ compensation over redevelopment

New managing director Donald Choi says URA should have flexibility to adjust package, including offering cross-district resettlement.

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