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Ex-Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam makes surprise visit to food carnival

Former chief executive visits ‘Hometown Market’ at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay, tours several stalls and watches martial arts performance.

Former chief executive visits ‘Hometown Market’ at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay, tours several stalls and watches martial arts performance
Government recently disclosed that her office cost taxpayers an estimated HK$9.17 million in the past financial year

3 Jun 2024 - 6:55AM

‘Past administration to blame for lack of food bins needed in Hong Kong waste plan’

1 Jun 2024 - 5:56PM

Letters | This time, Hong Kong must resist pressure to delay waste charging

24 May 2024 - 11:30AM

Office politics: is HK$9 million too much for ex-Hong Kong leader’s plush space?

Lawmakers have questioned rising expenses of ex-leaders amid lack of clarity over roles after leaving office.

17 May 2024 - 8:56AM

UK spying case puts Hong Kong trade offices in London, elsewhere in cross hairs

Hong Kong trade office in London was where former city leader Carrie Lam and ex-finance chief John Tsang nurtured their budding government careers.

15 May 2024 - 8:30AMvideocam

Shenzhen authorities consider new Luohu co-location checkpoint with Hong Kong

Official says the plan is to build a control point in Luohu, with co-location arrangements adopted.

12 May 2024 - 11:08PMvideocam

Hong Kong leader John Lee says no need for law targeting fake news

Lee says some media practitioners and outlets are already ‘refuting or correcting’ misinformation.

23 Apr 2024 - 7:14PM

The idea to legislate against fake news and misinformation was first mooted by then-city leader Carrie Lam in 2021. Photo: Shutterstock

Letters | Hong Kong Jockey Club could get off its high horse with fractional ownership

Readers discuss how to revive interest in horse racing, reasons for the rising divorce rate, and an office fit for a former leader.

23 Apr 2024 - 11:30AM

Letters | Hong Kong lawmakers’ demands on MTR are a bridge too far

Readers discuss criticism of the rail operator, and concerns over a former leader’s expenditure.

20 Apr 2024 - 11:30AM

Editorial | Spending by former Hong Kong leaders begs scrutiny

As Hong Kong taxpayers are left with ballooning bills for offices, ex-chief executives must be reminded to act conscientiously and responsibly with money.

18 Apr 2024 - 6:15AM

Former Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor is the city’s only ex-leader with an office at prime commercial premises. Photo: Dickson Lee

Ex-Hong Kong leader Lam needs office with HK$9 million budget ‘to match status’

No suitable government premises available when Lam finished her term as leader, Director of Administration Millie Ng tells lawmakers.

16 Apr 2024 - 8:52PM

Carrie Lam’s five-year term as chief executive ended in 2022. Photo: Robert Ng

Annual operating costs for offices of ex-Hong Kong leaders reach HK$21 million

Revised estimate of recurrent expenditure for Carrie Lam’s office at Pacific Place in Admiralty was around HK$9.17 million, director of administration says.

16 Apr 2024 - 10:09AM

Opinion | Hong Kong must enforce safety rules before more buildings go up in flames

Latest fire at New Lucky House broke out after building owners were allowed to ignore safety orders for 16 years. Inspections and advisory letters are not enough. There must be real enforcement

15 Apr 2024 - 6:30AMvideocam

Pilot cross-border hospital transfer scheme extended to non-Hongkonger patients

New cross-border ambulance transfer service pilot scheme to include non-Hongkonger patients from mainland China and Macau.

10 Apr 2024 - 7:48PM

Mainland Chinese ambulances will transfer patients from across the border and Macau, as well as Hongkongers, to the financial hub for treatment. Photo: Shutterstock

Opinion | Article 23: after the victory lap, what’s next for Hong Kong?

In passing Hong Kong’s domestic national security law, John Lee has pulled off a historic feat which none of his predecessors were able to accomplish. But, much explanation and clarification are needed to assuage concerns. Now, the campaign to tell the real story about the legislation begins.

24 Mar 2024 - 9:30AM

Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu applauds with lawmakers following the passing of the Article 23 national security legislation at the Legislative Council in Hong Kong on March 19. Photo: AP

Hong Kong 47: court hears closing submissions over subversion allegations

Hong Kong 47: Prosecution tells court ‘unlawful means’ do not require an element of violence to put country’s safety at risk.

29 Nov 2023 - 8:41PM

Hong Kong officials laud city’s first Chinese chief justice at private memorial

Chief Executive John Lee, former leaders Carrie Lam and Donald Tsang among those attending private memorial for Ti-liang Yang, who died earlier this year at age 93.

14 Oct 2023 - 10:23PM

Hong Kong leader says he will look at public’s ideas on ways to boost birth rate

Chief Executive John Lee tells consultation session on his second policy address he will look at suggestions to boost birth rate; tourism and talent acquisition also priorities.

20 Aug 2023 - 8:54PMvideocam

Chief Executive John Lee promises to look at public suggestions to bump up the city’s low birth rate. Photo: Jelly Tse

‘Hong Kong should copy Macau for quicker border clearance with simple check’

Legislators point to automated model which cuts out second identity card check regularly required at crossings with mainland China.

27 Jul 2023 - 1:59AM

Third Hong Kong government adviser calls for U-turn over housing plan on golf course

Executive Council member Ronny Tong joins convenor Regina Ip and fellow Jeffrey Lam in urging city to reconsider building flats on section of Fanling golf course.

13 Jul 2023 - 11:08PM

Hong Kong heroes who tried to save double knife murder victims on honours list

Hero chef who tackled knife-wielding Plaza Hollywood double killer with two stools awarded the Bronze Medal for Bravery.

1 Jul 2023 - 9:08AM

Ho Siu-fai, a chef who took on a knife-wielding double killer in a shopping centre, is awarded a medal in city leaderJohn Lee’s first honours list. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong to look into completing rail link in Northern Metropolis earlier

Development chief Bernadette Linn tells lawmakers that enterprises could move into Northern Metropolis by 2030, followed by residents, triggering questions on plan’s feasibility.

30 Jun 2023 - 6:49PM

The proposed Northern Metropolis, located on land near the mainland border, is expected to create up to 650,000 jobs. Photo: May Tse

Hong Kong environmental groups’ warning over development risk to bird haven

Nine organisations say the planned San Tin Technopole plan could endanger 117 bird species of special conservation value, including critically endangered ones.

21 Jun 2023 - 12:57PM

Explainer | What to know about new Hong Kong public-private scheme to tackle housing crisis

Housing minister Winnie Ho says developers could help boost construction capacity and efficiency, as well as unleash private land potential.

15 Jun 2023 - 11:53AM

Opinion | Why can’t Hongkongers resist illegal home improvements?

The phenomenon claims everyone from government officials to New Territories villagers. While keeping safety paramount, it may be time to update building regulations to offer room for creativity.

8 Jun 2023 - 4:15PMvideocam

Director of Buildings Clarice Yu Po-mei meets the media at the Buildings Department headquarters in Yau Ma Tei to discuss investigations into the partial removal of a structural wall in a flat at The Capitol, Lohas Park, in Tseung Kwan O, on May 30. Photo: Sam Tsang

Opinion | No room for well-off public flat tenants as Hong Kong seeks housing justice

The tighter new rules aimed at curbing abuse of public rental housing and the Home Ownership Scheme may end up only addressing a handful of offenders. However, given the housing struggles of many in the city, injustice, even on a small scale, must be tackled.

4 Jun 2023 - 5:13PM

Hing Wah Estate, a public housing estate in Chai Wan, on May 23. An outcry over the abuse of the government’s subsidised housing schemes was sparked after murder victim Abby Choi’s ex-father-in-law was found to own a subsidised flat despite having a HK$73 million property under his name. Photo: Sam Tsang

Commuter spending under Hong Kong elderly transport scheme will be examined: John Lee

Chief Executive John Lee says he understands the concerns over scheme, but stopped short of confirming if review is needed.

23 May 2023 - 4:40PM

Explainer | Does Hong Kong need new mega developments off Lantau and in New Territories?

Exco convenor Ip ruffles feathers after she says Lantau land reclamation should take second place to New Territories’ Northern Metropolis.

29 Mar 2023 - 7:09AM

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Carrie Lam

Latest news and updates on Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, who took office as chief executive of Hong Kong on July 1, 2017, covering her speeches, announcements and annual policy address, the measures she introduced to combat the coronavirus and her handling of the Hong Kong protests.