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Vivian Au
Reporter, Hong Kong
Vivian joined the Post as a reporter in 2024 and covers Hong Kong's housing, land and development. Prior to joining the Post, she was a reporter at Ming Pao Daily.
Vivian joined the Post as a reporter in 2024 and covers Hong Kong's housing, land and development. Prior to joining the Post, she was a reporter at Ming Pao Daily.
Areas of Expertise:
Hong Kong housing, development, heritageLanguages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Wait for general applicants for subsidised public rental housing in Hong Kong falls to 4.7 years, while standard public rental housing remains at 5.6 years.
Industry leaders’ remarks come after minister says vacancies suitable for graduates fell from about 80,000 in 2022 to around 31,000 in 2025.
Residents call for extraordinary general meeting to be held ahead of deadline on decision about whether to sell flats.
Residents express dissatisfaction as administrator says HK$180 million in renovation levies have been paid, with remaining funds set aside for refunds.
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Paws Guardian Rescue Shelter founder Kent Luk says increase in animals involved in accidents stems from worsening economic situation and urban growth.
Residents demand answers on finances, insurance claims and renovation contracts following deadly fire at Hong Kong estate.
Former chairman of Hong Kong Countryside Foundation Lam Chiu-ying says ecotourism is fundamentally incompatible with mass tourism.
Civil service chief also says public perception can play role in decisions on pay adjustments for government employees.
Growth to exceed 4 per cent, fuelled by 17 per cent rise in visitors and 5.2 per cent gain in retail and catering spending, Paul Chan says.
Man found vaping in alley near Duke of Windsor Social Services Building calls ban ‘ridiculous’, says it could deter tourists and affect economy.
Some residents grapple with loss of belongings and condition of their homes on their return to Wang Tai House and Wang Kin House.
Augmented reality inspection system is being used at Kwu Tung station to help workers simulate future scenarios.
Senior administrator says operators expected to upgrade facilities while drawing visitors, charging reasonable fees and ensuring responsible use.
Lawmaker and Miramar Group chief says hotel rates have jumped by as much as 8 per cent as tourists originally bound for East Asia choose city.
Jewellery, cash, photo albums and keepsakes linked to dead loved ones among items reclaimed by residents.
Residents make emotional return to fire-ravaged flats, salvaging belongings and taking one last look.
Survivors recount narrow escapes and salvage belongings, as some demand accountability and criticise time limits after deadly blaze.
Group are latest batch of residents to return to their flats in Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court under special government arrangement.
On second day of residents’ return to their devastated homes, some bid emotional farewell while others say three hours is insufficient time for packing.
Sixth batch under OASES initiative also features Boehringer Ingelheim, Hengrui and Haya, with Didi and AutoFlight joining transport push.
Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau sets ‘ambitious’ goal for centre to be profitable by fifth year of operation.
Syncing megaproject with key infrastructure and turning it into a ‘living laboratory’ are equally important to its success, tech experts say.
Property owners had organised petition and emailed Hop On Management Company to raise concerns and request owners’ meeting.
Government expects to set up fully owned firm by end of year, with CEO and board appointments set for second and third quarters, official Kevin Choi says.
Elderly people, pregnant women and anyone with health issues among those advised against returned home after deadly fire last November.
Development chief Bernadette Linn also says authorities preparing to increase residential component of some sites.
Elnaz Javani says her work can serve as a meditative space for Hongkongers and as a window into rising global geopolitical tensions.
Residents from seven of estate’s eight blocks will be able to return on select dates based on which housing tower they lived in.
‘Regional economies are joining hands to ensure we continue to be a driver of global growth and a pillar of stability,’ city leader says at annual event in Hainan.
