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Edith Lin
Senior Reporter, Hong Kong
Edith joined the South China Morning Post as a reporter in 2022 and covers Hong Kong's housing, land and development. Prior to joining the SCMP, she was a reporter at Radio Television Hong Kong.
Edith joined the South China Morning Post as a reporter in 2022 and covers Hong Kong's housing, land and development. Prior to joining the SCMP, she was a reporter at Radio Television Hong Kong.
Areas of Expertise:
Hong Kong housing, development, heritage
Languages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Trade Development Council has revamped corporate structure to better help firms in six new industry clusters, chairman Frederick Ma says.
Force raids 249 premises and discover betting records amounting to HK$365 million during campaign that began in June.
Campaign also uncovers ‘small-scale casino’ operating out of North Point flat that offered mahjong and baccarat, with players served food and drink.
Crowds of football fans, including children and elderly, flocked to shopping centres for match between Spain and Argentina at 3am.
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Under original executive order, US imposed six rounds of sanctions targeting 48 Hong Kong and mainland Chinese officials from 2020 to 2025.
International Organisation for Mediation also says number of signatory states grows to 46 and contracting nations reach 16.
Transport minister Mable Chan sets down timeline as lawmakers complete negative vetting for ride-hailing legislation.
Legislature will hold additional meeting on Friday to vet Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area Bill ahead of facility’s commissioning deadline.
Education Bureau says students attending morning and whole-day schools are not required to go to class, adding afternoon classes will proceed as usual.
Consumer Council issues warning less than week after more than 900 restaurants legally allowed to welcome dogs on premises.
Heavy rains expected as low pressure trough in northern South China Sea could skirt within 100km of city on Tuesday morning, forecaster says.
Health minister Lo Chung-mau says delays occurred in different areas throughout the process of handling the case that left boy disabled for life.
Finance chief says bilateral trade surged in first five months of 2026 following deepening of ties in recent years.
Three subdivided units in flat in Sham Shui Po certified as ‘basic housing units’, operator Hayson Chan says.
Most of 23 adults with severe flu infections recorded last week had not received protective flu jabs under latest vaccination programme.
Labour unions raise concerns following back-to-back construction site deaths involving heavy machinery.
Authorities on both sides reviewing broader Greater Bay Area trading scheme, finance chief says, adding crackdown on illegal trades will help city.
Government wants more listed firms trading stocks in renminbi and will use city’s hub status to help mainland Chinese firms expand overseas.
Victim ambushed at airport car park while carrying six gold bars, with some suspects believed to have fled to mainland China.
Development Bureau says measures to ease transfers in tech zone will be tested this year and may be applied to other parts of megaproject.
With easy access to illegal websites, chat groups and social media ads offering ‘rebates’, young gamblers face a slew of temptation and instigation.
Schemes, which launch in September, will allow owners to lease properties without paying a premium and offer elderly households flat-for-flat swaps.
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs, Xia Baolong, wraps up two-day trip following meetings with officials and visits to key projects.
Privacy watchdog seeks details to assess risks as the company alerts staff, customers and suppliers.
China’s top legislative body will discuss Hong Kong’s shared control over Huanggang crossing as 24-hour fast-track checkpoint set to open in July.
Beijing official visits Northern Metropolis sites, including Yuen Long microelectronics centre and Hetao hub.
Clips of mainland contestants’ attempts to speak Cantonese go viral, triggering criticism and debate over cultural identity.
MTR Corporation says service was affected between 5.57pm and 7.11pm.
Hong Kong releases the names of the 168 victims of the Wang Fuk Court fire, as seven individuals face manslaughter charges.
