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Hong Kong society
Opinion
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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.
31 May 2026 - 8:40AM
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China property
China’s property developers see hope in massive urban renewal plan
29 May 2026 - 8:33PM
Hong Kong housing
Opinion
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Hong Kong’s golden window to renew ageing housing estates is now
28 May 2026 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong society
Opinion
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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.
26 May 2026 - 7:18AM
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Malaysia
Malaysia’s ruling coalition faces test over Selangor non-Muslim worship rules
The dispute began after an MP flagged state planning guidelines stating that non-Islamic places of worship cannot be in commercial zones.
25 May 2026 - 6:52PM
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Books and literature
How buildings and cities shape our lives, from ancient Rome to Hong Kong today
Architectural scholar Stefan Al compresses 2 million years of human habitation into 258 pages in his new book, Dwelling on Earth.
21 May 2026 - 6:15PM
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Northern Metropolis
Letters
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Northern Link must be more than a ‘rail plus property’ project
Readers discuss the need for job creation to happen in tandem with flat building, the value of the Fanling Bypass, and the dangers of AI content.
13 May 2026 - 11:30AM
South Korea
Iconic South Korean district on the brink in divisive urban renewal fight
Conservationists worry that reshaping Seoul’s Sewoon District risks erasing both heritage and livelihoods.
26 Apr 2026 - 2:45PM
Hong Kong economy
Opinion
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Patriotism is not a business plan for the Northern Metropolis
Beijing has upped the ante with help and pressure, including calling upon the business community’s patriotism, but the Hong Kong government must still sell the business plan.
20 Apr 2026 - 10:40AM
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Hong Kong transport
Editorial
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Kai Tak’s transport solution could be a model for other Hong Kong districts
If successful, the transit system would support Kai Tak’s growth and serve as a blueprint for agile, multi-modal transport citywide.
13 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM
The Philippines
Manila vs Hong Kong: the 2 sides of Asia’s housing affordability crisis
Asia is home to 60 per cent of the world’s slum dwellers and some of the planet’s most expensive real estate.
12 Apr 2026 - 4:00PM
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Hong Kong culture
Opinion
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Why securing Hong Kong’s economic future is a cultural question
One-off events are not enough for a city in dire need of a cultural revival that nurtures its subcultures and lets future creators thrive.
12 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong’s Exco gives green light to plans for Kai Tak monorail
Route will stretch 3.5km, connecting Kai Tak Cruise Terminal to MTR station, with four stops in between.
31 Mar 2026 - 9:47PM
Hong Kong society
Editorial
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Balance is vital for urban Hong Kong to coexist with wild animals
Monitoring numbers and humane management will boost the city’s reputation and respect for a rich natural fabric alongside urban development.
29 Mar 2026 - 6:45AM
Hong Kong tourism
New 200-berth marina, clubhouse planned in Hong Kong revamp of Aberdeen site
Development Bureau aims to launch first tender for a marina in nearly 40 years in 2027.
25 Mar 2026 - 11:34PM
100 Top Tables: Cities of Gastronomy
How Unesco’s Creative Cities are reimagining tomorrow, from food to design
From Macau’s City of Gastronomy status to Unesco’s new focus on architecture, the UCCN is rewriting how cities harness creativity to shape their future.
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Hong Kong society
Plan for full taxi access to Discovery Bay sparks anger among residents
More than 1,100 people sign petition calling for greater public consultation.
21 Mar 2026 - 9:43PM
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Hong Kong economy
Northern Metropolis land-use laws won’t undermine board’s authority: experts
Compressing procedures to two months will break traditional development ‘shackles’, lawmaker argues.
18 Mar 2026 - 6:02PM
Hong Kong environmental issues
Opinion
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To stay competitive, Hong Kong must embrace nature-based solutions
The government’s push for improved urban design is strategic and timely. Now it must turn ideas into action.
15 Mar 2026 - 9:30AM
Hong Kong courts
Hong Kong government: golf course flats study has ‘no legal effect’ in appeal
Rule changes render environmental study moot, lawyer says as authorities appeal court ruling rejecting report’s approval.
4 Mar 2026 - 12:16AM
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Hong Kong society
Town planning body slammed for neglecting disabled people over Wan Chai plan
Ex-legislator among those calling for review to make development plan covering Sau Wa Fong and Nam Koo Terrace more barrier-free.
30 Jan 2026 - 3:20PM
Hong Kong society
HK$5 million plan to install anti-terrorism bollards near Hong Kong’s Sogo store
Authorities plan to place bollards and crash barriers at road crossings near Sogo in Causeway Bay and at the nearby Paterson Street pedestrian precinct.
14 Jan 2026 - 7:34AM
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Hong Kong economy
Opinion
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Northern Metropolis can combine best of central planning and free market
Guided by the national five-year plans, the Hong Kong government is changing policies and offering attractive terms for the project.
10 Jan 2026 - 5:30AM
Hong Kong society
Letters
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How government-led building repairs can work in Hong Kong
Readers discuss the safeguards needed to ensure fairness and effectiveness, and public demand for the coin collection service.
30 Dec 2025 - 11:30AM
Architecture and design
Hong Kong’s AI-driven future and human past contrasted in 2 riveting projects
Sterile AI-driven designs at the Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture are at odds with a group’s efforts to preserve community stories.
23 Dec 2025 - 4:15PM
Hong Kong housing
Opinion
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Hong Kong’s fire victims need empathy, clarity and a plan
The fire must compel us to re-examine how we assign risk, structure contracts, insure homes and support communities after a catastrophe.
22 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong’s MTR Corp gets green light to plan 7.5km South Island line extension
Transport chief Mable Chan describes the new project as the ‘future power line’ of Southern district.
20 Dec 2025 - 8:15PM
Indonesia
Deadly Indonesia fire fuels claims of ‘back-room dealings’ on safety
Unions blame bribery for lax enforcement after 22 workers died in a burning Jakarta office building with no emergency exits.
17 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
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