Vigil for Hong Kong’s Lee Shau-kee: political heavyweights, residents pay respects

Vigil for Hong Kong’s Lee Shau-kee: political heavyweights, residents pay respects

Political heavyweights, real estate executives and residents have gathered to pay tribute to late Hong Kong tycoon Lee Shau-kee, as they recalled the philanthropist’s generosity and accomplishments. The Sunday afternoon vigil was organised by Henderson Land Development, the conglomerate Lee founded in 1976. A funeral will take place on Monday for the tycoon, who died…

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Hong Kong developer will return part of wetland site to government management: report

Hong Kong developer will return part of wetland site to government management: report

A Hong Kong developer behind a controversial housing estate at a major wetland will return part of the site with ecological value to the government and provide one-off funding for long-term conservation, according to an environmental impact assessment report. The 11.6-hectare (28.7-acre) development site is spread across Nam Sang Wai and Lut Chau, wetland areas…

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