Edith Lin
Senior Reporter, Hong Kong
Edith joined the South China Morning Post as a reporter in 2022 and covers Hong Kong's housing, land and development. Prior to joining the SCMP, she was a reporter at Radio Television Hong Kong.
Edith joined the South China Morning Post as a reporter in 2022 and covers Hong Kong's housing, land and development. Prior to joining the SCMP, she was a reporter at Radio Television Hong Kong.
Areas of Expertise:
Hong Kong housing, development, heritage
Languages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Officials promise decisions within one to two working days as lawmakers warn search regime could create ‘numerous obstacles’.
Building Maintenance Support and Services Council to recommend qualified professionals, contractors in reforms to curb renovation malpractice.
Proposed changes to different ordinances will treat bid-rigging as organised crime, strengthen law enforcement powers and impose stiffer penalties.
Proposed overhaul will introduce stiffer penalties, including jail time, and give Hong Kong law enforcement more power to investigate suspects.
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Among the 75,070 registered units, 49,100 are located in Kowloon, including 21,500 in Yau Tsim Mong district, Housing Bureau says.
Government outlines second-round proposal for San Tin Technopole as panel members question timeline, budgeting and pond-filling works.
Development Bureau trims commercial space and shifts housing inland near station and university, making way for harbourfront public space.
Hong Kong police receive report on Monday morning, with victim sustaining minor wounds including a bite on his left shin.
Stock commentator’s death draws focus to heart disease as health expert shares key symptoms, preventive steps and emergency response tips.
Former chief of Sincere Securities collapsed near a taxi rank in Wan Chai and died at Ruttonjee Hospital.
Some legislators also urge government to explain details and streamline applications to support investigative reporting.
Hong Kong’s Buildings Department says owner of house in Tuen Mun was prosecuted eight times for failing to comply with removal order over illegal structures.
Force says company ignored suggestions on strengthening cybersecurity following similar reports last month, with one case involving HK$229,788.
Three arrested over missing fire-safety parts in 48 Hong Kong lifts, source says.
After structural lapses found at one house, authorities order developer to conduct wider checks, including on home bought by Mongolian mining family.
Hub operator also considers redeveloping fish ponds near Lok Ma Chau for a client needing more than 20 hectares.
Calls come after police arrest 52-year-old helper on suspicion of assaulting and murdering 93-year-old woman on Sunday.
Association chairman Jose-Antonio Maurellet expresses reservations about a proposal limiting proxies to only two classes of people.
Girl, 17, suffered chills and vomited during early morning hike with two friends.
Liaison office chief calls on mainland firms to align themselves with five-year plan and play a greater role in city’s economic development.
Developer says rebuilding three of six blocks in Hong Kong is most time-saving solution, two years after substandard steelwork halted construction.
Experts call for stronger homebuyer protections in Hong Kong, including mandatory period during which purchase contracts can be rescinded.
Finance chief says economy supported by strong exports and tourism traffic, as lawmakers debate city’s five-year plan and policy address.
Annual Economic Freedom of the World report compiled by Canada’s Fraser Institute ranks city first among 165 jurisdictions.
Government will strengthen regulations and impose stiffer penalties to deter violations and uphold building standards, city leader says.
One house in luxury development reportedly found to have up to 75 per cent fewer steel bars than specified in the approved building plans.
Home Ownership Scheme flats are deemed a form of social welfare and should not be used for profiteering, lawmaker says.
Advocacy group warns that some subdivided flat tenants are struggling to resettle and are becoming worse off under the new housing regime.
Airport Authority board member and hospitality expert suggest ways to boost visitor numbers and develop attractions to draw tourists to Hong Kong.
