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SCMP Editorial
Editorials represent the views of the South China Morning Post on the issues of the day.
Editorials represent the views of the South China Morning Post on the issues of the day.
Firms have been at the mercy of opaque rules that have stifled innovation and development; that is now to change with greater legal clarity.
Hong Kong government seeks to streamline disciplinary mechanism to counter delaying or uncooperative tactics by staff facing action.
The US president started a global tariff war and created crisis and unease at home with series of hard-hitting executive orders.
Reports of Hong Kong catering workers being fired to make way for foreign staff need to be investigated and acted on.
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By rejecting bullying without closing door to negotiations, Beijing remains resolute on growth target and determination to protect economy.
With the Kai Tak Sports Park open, a new route with a new finish line are among the options that can and should be considered for Hong Kong’s premier running festival.
Stricter enforcement of existing rules is a good place to start while longer-term efforts are needed to rid Hong Kong Kong of these shameful dwellings.
Given the role of behaviour such as speeding in road deaths and injuries, there can be little argument with an overdue rise in fines.
The change in leadership offers an opportunity to refresh and improve so that China can maintain its position as a towering force in the sport.
Hong Kong watchdog finds policies offering fewer benefits to old and young although they are paying the same as others.
Hong Kong and mainland China city can only benefit from new cooperation mechanism, wide range of deals signed and hi-tech push.
Hong Kong’s winning run continues with latest sporting highlight following international snooker, rugby sevens and golf, and top-class football to come.
Blast-off to Tiangong space station defies geopolitical headwinds with nation aiming to put astronauts on the moon by 2030.
Deals with US buyers may be few and far between, but the rest of the world is out in force to buy the country’s goods.
As the number of non-local pregnant women trying to deliver in Hong Kong rises again, a policy to ensure sufficient care for residents is essential.
During his 12-year papacy, Francis helped stabilise relations between the Vatican and China, and his successor would be wise to build on consensus.
Hong Kong businesses must think of better ways to attract customers if they are to survive what appears to be an intensifying economic restructuring.
Offences, often involving international gangs, are difficult to combat and Hong Kong must ensure it remains one of the world’s safest cities.
Hong Kong stands to benefit if Chinese companies are delisted from American exchanges and have to look for a new home.
American president’s goal to restrict and control foreign students entering US universities will leave his country all the poorer.
The Ombudsman has confirmed fears that a surge in fatalities has stemmed from a host of problems at multiple levels.
Police will trial video monitoring to tackle congestion and improve law enforcement at four well-known junctions. They were spoiled for choice.
The World Football Summit and Hong Kong Football Festival could raise the public profile and standard of the sport in the city.
The president’s message is clear: countries should join hands to counter US unilateralism through globalisation and multilateralism.
If trade war results in stronger relations between China and neighbours, it will be an outcome that Trump may have failed to anticipate.
Fewer childcare workers are entering or staying in industry, an issue that has huge implications for Hong Kong families who need support.
Scheme to cap fares at HK$2 for seniors and disabled is costing Hong Kong billions of dollars a year, adding to urgency to implement reforms.
First-quarter GDP growth beat expectations, but in longer term, China must boost local economy and forge new trade deals around the world.
We can’t control the weather, but proper warnings must be issued in a timely manner so that Hongkongers can take appropriate precautions.
