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Hopewell chairman Gordon Wu says Hong Kong has to think ahead. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong economy

Lantau reclamation plans should be revived, property tycoon Gordon Wu says

Lack of urban land will hold back city’s development as population grows, Hopewell Holdings chairman argues.

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Hong Kong transport

Letters | Hong Kong must build bridges for people, not just cars

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong’s urban renewal plan must include best of the past

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China property

China’s property developers see hope in massive urban renewal plan

Plan for 2026 to 2030 includes upgrades to pipelines, drainage, dilapidated homes, and facilities for education and elderly care.

Reinforced concrete drainage pipes are parked at a building materials company in Suqian, in eastern China’s Jiangsu province, on April 1, 2025. Photo: NurPhoto via Getty Images
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 | 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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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.

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A Taoist temple in Klang, Selangor. Photo: Shutterstock
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.

Northern Metropolis

Letters | 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.

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.

Sewoon Plaza in Seoul. Built in 1968, the plaza was South Korea’s first mixed-use residential and commercial complex. Photo: David D. Lee
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | 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.

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A view of Kwu Tung North Area 29, where a world-class fencing hall and swimming pool are planned for the Northern Metropolis, on April 7. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong transport

Editorial | 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.

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.

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Hong Kong culture

Opinion | 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.

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Visitors pose for a picture at a movie scene from In The Mood for Love at a Hong Kong pop culture festival at Victoria Park, on April 6, 2024. The aesthetic appeal of storytellers such as Wong Kar-wai is founded on a tasteful east-meets-west visual culture. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
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.

An illustration of the planned Smart and Green Mass Transit System in Kai Tak. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Editorial | 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.

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.

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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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Denise Bax, secretary of the Unesco Creative Cities Network, says the concept of a “creative city” has evolved from an economic driver to a model of culture-driven sustainable urban development. Photo: Handout
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.

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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.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Opinion | 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.

People admire blossoming lotus flowers at Long Valley Nature Park in Sheung Shui with the skyline of Shenzhen in the distance, on May 19, 2025. Photo: Eugene Lee
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.

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The Hong Kong Golf Club at Fanling. Photo: Elson Li
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.

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.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | 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.

Illustration: Craig Stephens
Hong Kong society

Letters | 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.

Bamboo scaffolding encases a building under repair in Hong Kong’s Sham Shui Po district on December 5. Hong Kong’s stock of ageing buildings presents a structural challenge. Photo: EPA
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.

Hong Kong housing

Opinion | 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.

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