For a city already beset with an array of pressing problems, it would be tempting for officials to leave aside anything that does not warrant immediate attention. But the forecast of an acute shortage of 180,000 workers by 2028 is one that cannot be ignored. More proactive action should be taken if the shortfall is…
A debate between an ex-leader of Hong Kong and the current chief executive over land supply shows no signs of dying down, with the former urging the government to provide more comprehensive details of its planning for future development. Wednesday’s volley by former city leader Leung Chun-ying came a day after Chief Executive John Lee…
By Georgina McCartney and Liz Hampton HOUSTON/DENVER (Reuters) -The oil industry and markets have had a muted reaction to growing conflict in the Middle East, a sign of just how well stocked oil supplies are as U.S. output grows and OPEC+ prepares to lift production. The global oil benchmark Brent jumped 5% on Tuesday after…