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By Arthur Chan Hong Kong, 23 July 2021: Hong Kong’s authorities are taking concrete steps to clamp down on doxxing. The government is proposing tough new laws that will result in penalties not only for offenders, but also the tech platforms which display such data. As well, it wants the city’s privacy watchdog to be […]
Basel, 21 July 2021: This week, Chief Executive Carrie Lam has shrugged off the recent exodus of residents from Hong Kong, insisting this is the “best time” to live in our city. In the past few months, a significant number of people have left for good, with many relocating to the UK under its new […]
London, 14 July 2021: Flight bans, quarantine measures and social distancing regulations are unfathomable to six-year-olds. They see the world in endearingly simple terms, a fact neatly illustrated by a recent video conversation with grandson Nathan. “Gung gung [grandfather], when are you coming home?” he wants to know. I say probably a few more weeks […]
By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 12 July 2021: New rent control laws designed to better protect tenants of subdivided flats are likely to be in place by the end of this year or early 2022. The Landlord and Tenant (Consolidation) (Amendment) Bill 2021 is the government’s attempt to alleviate the long-standing problem of unaffordable housing […]
By Kristie Wong Hong Kong, 9 July 2021: In November next year, Hong Kong will become the first Asian city to host the Gay Games. First staged almost 40 years ago, the event has grown from humble beginnings into the world’s largest all-inclusive sporting spectacle. Adhering to the motto “Unity in Diversity”, everyone is welcome […]
London, 7 July 2021: Hong Kong has the highest life expectancy in the world. I discovered this interesting fact in recent days when reading a media report about the retirement plans of its citizens. I should stress that I simply stumbled upon this article and have zero interest in packing in work, just the opposite […]
By Pádraig Seif Hong Kong, 2 July 2021: After an eight-year hiatus in private industry managing a trading company, I recently re-entered private practice as a foreign registered lawyer with Boase Cohen & Collins. I received many congratulatory messages after the announcement earlier this year. Thank you very much. But the move also begged many […]
London, 30 June 2021: “Football is a simple game – 22 men chase a ball for 90 minutes and at the end, the Germans always win.” Decades of hurt neatly summarised by England legend Gary Lineker after a particularly painful defeat in 1990, showing a turn of phrase that would pave the way for his […]
London, 23 June 2021: I doubt ex-military pilots Roy Farrell and Sydney de Kantzow had business catchphrases such as brand exposure or user experience in mind when, in 1946, they had an idea to fly much-needed goods from Australia into post-war China. They were simply fuelled by a sense of adventure and a belief their […]
Hong Kong, 16 June 2021: I’m feeling overwhelmed by nostalgia. This week, we’ve been told Hong Kong’s historic Post Office headquarters is destined for the wrecking ball to make way for commercial redevelopment; our famous Peak Tram is bidding farewell to its iconic retro-style carriages in a HK$700 million (US$90 million) upgrade; we’ve even had […]
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By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 22 December 2025: Complaints about video surveillance are on the rise as more individuals and companies in Hong Kong install CCTV systems on their premises. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) has received some 200 complaints this year – with 80% of these relating to disputes […]
Hong Kong, 17 December 2025: Several years ago, Indian handwash brand Godrej Protekt did a marketing stunt, putting up “Do Not Touch” signs next to a variety of outdoor objects – a just-painted park bench, dust-covered old car etc – and secretly videoing kids’ reactions. Of course, the curious youngsters did exactly what they were […]
Hong Kong, 15 December 2025: In this episode, we meet renowned lawyer and academic Bill Ricquier, whose distinguished legal career has included spells in London and Liverpool before settling down as a long-term resident of Singapore. Aside from law, Bill’s other passion is cricket. Having fallen in love with the game as a schoolboy, he […]
By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 9 December 2025: As recovery work continues following the Tai Po fire disaster, the government has acted with commendable speed in announcing that an independent committee, chaired by a judge, is being established to conduct a comprehensive review. The investigative body’s aim will be to facilitate systematic reform of the […]
Hong Kong, 4 December 2025: In this episode, we meet corporate finance lawyer Julia Charlton, a hugely respected and vastly experienced legal practitioner in Hong Kong’s financial sector. Julia looks back on her career journey, beginning with her upbringing in the northeast of England, practicing corporate law in London, and her bold decision as a […]
