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Leopold Chen

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🔮 Hong Kong to replace disgraced housing unit over deadly Tai Po fire Report identifies Independent Checking Unit as the government arm with the greatest responsibility for Wang Fuk Court inferno Hong Kong’s disgraced Independent Checking Unit (ICU) will be disbanded as part of reforms in the wake of the city’s deadliest fire in decades, after a judge-led inquiry identified it as the government arm with the greatest responsibility for the Wang Fuk Court inferno.

2026-10-29 · assertive framing · Hong Kong to replace disgraced housing unit over deadly Tai Po fire

🔮 Sources say city leader John Lee will unveil reforms and an accountability inquiry timetable on Thursday as the government releases final report into the fire Hong Kong’s leader is expected to announce reforms introducing criminal penalties for bid-rigging on Thursday, when the government will also release the final investigation report into the Tai Po inferno, the South China Morning Post has learned.

2026-10-28 · assertive framing · Hong Kong to propose criminal penalties for bid-rigging after deadly Tai Po fire

🔮 Evening sessions urged as fraud, money-laundering cases pack Hong Kong courts District Court waits exceed target by 3.5 times amid 68 per cent caseload spike, prompting calls for evening hearings and more judicial hires The long wait for criminal cases to be heard in Hong Kong’s courts could persist because of a surge in fraud and money laundering litigation, the judiciary has warned, as the Law Society suggested extending sitting hours into the evening.

2026-10-26 · mixed framing · Evening sessions urged as fraud, money-laundering cases pack Hong Kong courts

🔮 AIIB keen to fund projects in Northern Metropolis, Hong Kong finance chief says Authorities will ‘explore ways for cooperation’ when specific projects are identified for Beijing-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank “Speaking of AIIB, they are very interested in infrastructure development in Northern Metropolis, as this is their own expertise,” Chan said on a radio show, referring to the government’s plan to turn 30,000 hectares of land bordering mainland China into a technology and housing hub.

2026-10-25 · assertive framing · AIIB keen to fund projects in Northern Metropolis, Hong Kong finance chief says

🔮 The handling of extreme weather will be the first scenario to put the ambitious initiative to the test.

2026-10-20 · assertive framing · How smart will Hong Kong’s ‘AI city brain’ be?

🔮 The handling of extreme weather will be the first scenario to put the ambitious initiative to the test.

2026-10-20 · assertive framing · How smart will Hong Kong’s ‘AI city brain’ be?

🔮 The Buildings Department announced in early October that it would conduct random checks on buildings in the estate, after Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said he had tasked the Development Bureau to closely monitor the investigation into the case.

2026-10-16 · assertive framing · Inspections ordered at 8 more houses in Hong Kong’s One Stanley after rebar scandal

🔮 “The five pillars will help us expand our revenue, and we are looking to develop new business models in every area,” she said.

2026-10-15 · assertive framing · CTF Media eyes sports expansion as traditional TV and broadband growth stagnates

🔮 ExclusiveHong Kong’s ‘AI city brain’ could undergo testing next typhoon season: Eric Chan

2026-10-12 · mixed framing · Hong Kong’s ‘AI city brain’ could undergo testing next typhoon season: Eric Chan

🔮 Hong Kong and Shenzhen confirm Huanggang Port to open on Monday Authorities say new border crossing will commence operations at 6.30am on October 12 as sole 24-hour checkpoint The revamped Huanggang border crossing between Hong Kong and Shenzhen will open on Monday, after both sides confirmed the facility was ready for service.

2026-10-09 · assertive framing · Hong Kong and Shenzhen confirm Huanggang Port to open on Monday

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Hong Kong civil servants to get hourly leave but businesses unlikely to follow Civil servants expect to receive an annual entitlement of 10 to 12 hours of family care leave, with the arrangement taking effect in early 2027 Hong Kong civil servants could receive flexible hourly family care leave next year as part of the government’s wider drive to boost birth rates, the South China Morning Post has learned, though business leaders warn the private sector has little incentive to follow suit, citing manpower and financial constraints, especially for smaller firms. Under the “promote fertility” section of Wednesday’s policy address, the government said it would introduce family care leave for its employees to enhance family-friendly measures. A government source said that civil servants could apply for leave by the hour for personal matters, such as accompanying family members to hospital or attending parent-teacher meetings. The Civil Service Bureau was formulating details and would conduct further consultation with government employees, the insider added.

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🔮 Hong Kong civil servants to get hourly leave but businesses unlikely to follow Civil servants expect to receive an annual entitlement of 10 to 12 hours of family care leave, with the arrangement taking effect in early 2027 Hong Kong civil servants could receive flexible hourly family care leave next year as part of the government’s wider drive to boost birth rates, the South China Morning Post has learned, though business leaders warn the private sector has little incentive to follow suit, citing manpower and financial constraints, especially for smaller firms. Under the “promote fertility” section of Wednesday’s policy address, the government said it would introduce family care leave for its employees to enhance family-friendly measures. A government source said that civil servants could apply for leave by the hour for personal matters, such as accompanying family members to hospital or attending parent-teacher meetings. The Civil Service Bureau was formulating details and would conduct further consultation with government employees, the insider added.

2026-09-19 · South China Morning Post

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