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All news stories from Hong Kong.
From the collapse of property speculation to government reluctance on public housing expansion, the decisions that shaped today's cramped living conditions were made long before the crisis reached crisis point.
A long-promised revamp of the busy commercial district has stalled for months, leaving shop owners and commuters questioning the government's timeline and commitment.
As property prices soar across Hong Kong, a grassroots initiative in one of the city's oldest districts shows how shared spaces can rebuild social bonds fractured by rapid urbanisation.
From expanded recycling schemes to major corporate commitments, Hong Kong's environmental initiatives hit new milestones as the city accelerates its path towards carbon neutrality.
As property prices soar beyond 20 times median income, Hong Kong's approach to densification and new town development stands in sharp contrast to strategies adopted by Singapore, Tokyo and Vancouver.
As major cities worldwide accelerate climate action, Hong Kong is catching up—but experts say the pace remains slower than Singapore and Seoul.
As muggings and phone thefts escalate in densely packed neighbourhoods, community members demand better police visibility and faster emergency response times.
Fresh data reveals alarming trends in primary and secondary education across the territory, with implications for schools from Kowloon Tong to Sai Kung.
New data reveals how shifting patterns of arrivals, departures and settlement are redefining the city's multicultural landscape.
A three-month clean-up initiative in one of Hong Kong's oldest markets shows what community coordination can achieve—and what challenges remain.
From Lantau to the New Territories, major construction promises faster commutes and economic growth—but residents face years of disruption.
As the SAR accelerates land development in the New Territories, experts say its approach to urban density challenges differs sharply from Singapore, Tokyo and Vancouver.
As the MTR expansion reaches Central and the government fast-tracks Lantau development, experts compare Hong Kong's governance pace with rival Asian metropolises.
As the city races to complete new rail extensions by 2028, residents across the New Territories and outlying islands are preparing for the biggest transport shift in a decade.
The MTR Corporation and government must now decide between costly infrastructure overhaul and incremental repairs—a choice that will reshape commuter safety for years to come.
As international residents in the city approach 700,000, business leaders, academics and government figures debate integration policies and housing pressures.
As the city grapples with waste management and carbon targets, officials and environmental specialists outline the challenging path ahead.
Abandoning the ambitious Lantau Tomorrow Vision project marks a dramatic shift in the city's approach to solving its severe housing shortage.
New accreditation framework unveiled this week could reshape enrolment patterns across the territory's eight publicly-funded institutions.
As gentrification reshapes traditional districts, statistical analysis uncovers shifts in demographics, business turnover, and community cohesion across the city.
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