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The flow of domestic migrants is increasingly moving in the direction of the Greater Bay Area, the Yangtze River Delta and a handful of local economic hubs.

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We should welcome a revitalisation of Hong Kong’s Flower Market – but it must be done right. At first glance, plans for its redevelopment don’t preserve its culture or align with the joyful chaos of Mong Kok.

  • Readers discuss the global competition for talent, why Hong Kong and Singapore are apples and oranges, and proposed amendments to the Victoria Harbour protection ordinance
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An ambitious plan, months in the works and still being drafted, involves 14 cities around eastern China’s Yangtze River Delta, and ‘heated debate’ reflects a daunting bid for regional synergy.

Tyni’s cabins are classified as ‘vehicles’, meaning they can be placed in conventionally inaccessible or protected natural locations without the need for lengthy building permits and development approvals, according to CEO Mori Nishimura.

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Readers discuss the opposition in Malaysia to the government’s airport deal, China’s cautious attitude towards Russia’s pipeline project, the location of HKU’s new innovation centre, and potential water wastage in Wong Nai Chung.

Readers discuss the rezoning plan for Pok Fu Lam, taking a realistic approach to tourism development, and how music can be used to unite rather than divide.

Readers discuss the possible reasons for voter fatigue in India’s ongoing elections, the viability of Palestinian statehood, and strengthening protection of Victoria Harbour.

Readers discuss the options to improve Hong Kong’s urban design, the benefits and challenges of a shorter work week, and US double standards when it comes to international rules.

Readers discuss Malaysia’s revival of its semiconductor industry, the exclusion of an elevated cycle track from Hong Kong’s Trunk Road T4 project, and the need to prevent work-to-rule-style bureaucracy .

Source says firm to consider withdrawing its land exchange applications for border project unless negotiation time for premium extended and commercial sites reduced.

Senior Counsel Benjamin Yu, club’s representative in legal challenge, says environmental report failed to properly assess site’s ecological value or address public concerns.

Seven-day tour includes closed-door forums in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Shenzhen to seek potential partners for the ambitious urban-development project.

Urban Renewal Authority managing director Wai Chi-sing says new museum celebrating Hong Kong literature will be housed at 7 Mallory Street in Wan Chai.

Readers discuss the history of proposals for container terminals and roads on reclaimed land, how landlords can help shops attract patrons, and visitors from the mainland flocking to a prestigious local university.

Urban Renewal Authority’s streamlined tendering plan designed to boost developers’ interest in bidding and speed up process, managing director says.

Exchange programme with mainland China gives Hong Kong civil servants insights into country’s policy direction, development trends, history and culture.

The Balik and Paser tribes living in the Sepaku district of East Kalimantan fear their land will be taken to make way for Nusantara’s core government area.

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Readers discuss criticism of the plan to develop artificial islands off the coast of Lantau, possible irregularities in the sale of flats by tender, and the turnaround in Cathay Pacific’s fortunes.

Urban Renewal Authority insists redevelopment plan will not ‘destroy’ Mong Kok flower market’s charm, but improve business for traders and the city economy.