Housing policy – Charm

New think tank launched to bridge talent gap in Hong Kong studies

6 months ago02 mins

A group of scholars, professionals and former government officials has formed a new think tank in Hong Kong that aims to fill what it calls a talent gap in the shrinking field of local studies. The newly established Hong Kong Future Economy Institute also pledged to conduct studies on housing planning, population policy and impact…

Hong Kong logistics group’s CEO buys US$17 million home as wealthy accumulate assets

Opinion | Home ownership is key to Hong Kong rebuilding civic trust

8 months ago04 mins

This month’s Legislative Council election once again put Hong Kong’s political participation in the spotlight. Despite official calls for civic engagement and a modest improvement over the previous election, voter turnout remained historically low. Among younger voters in particular, a sense of distance from institutional politics was palpable. This was not simply a matter of…