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Innovative Designs Triumph at MIPIM Asia 2024 Awards Gala in Hong Kong

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Hong Kong SAR – The real estate sector witnessed a dazzling display of innovation and design excellence at the MIPIM Asia 2024 Awards, held during a gala dinner at the Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong on December 4. This prestigious event celebrated top achievers across various categories, emphasizing the robust growth and creativity prevalent in the Asian real estate market. The awards attracted a myriad of submissions from numerous countries, reflecting a diverse and burgeoning industry. An esteemed jury, led by Donald Choi, President of the Hong Kong Institute of Real Estate Administrators, and comprising … Read more

Hong Kong Justice Minister Declares No Plans to Reform Jury System Amid Calls for Change

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Hong Kong’s government is set on maintaining its current jury system despite calls for reform from some pro-establishment figures, according to the city’s justice minister Paul Lam. During a recent television interview, Lam emphasized the importance of the jury system enshrined in the city’s mini-constitution, the Basic Law, and underscored the need for careful consideration before making any changes. In discussions sparked by Ronny Tong, a barrister and government advisor, concerns were raised about the need for reform following a 2019 case involving a foiled bomb plot which was brought under a UN anti-terrorism law. … Read more

Hong Kong Lawyer Found Safe After Mysterious Disappearance and Island-Wide Search

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Hong Kong – A 49-year-old lawyer from Hong Kong, who was reported missing last Thursday, has been safely located following a meticulous search spearheaded by local police. The lawyer’s disappearance triggered an intensive investigation that included a search on Lamma Island after his phone signal was last detected in that area before he became unreachable. The police initiated the search after the lawyer’s wife reported him missing on Thursday evening. Efforts to locate him were classified as a “high-risk missing person” case. Local authorities and police teams scoured Lamma Island, going door-to-door, inquiring residents if … Read more

Kadoorie Family Legal Battle With Former Lawyer Captures Public Attention in Hong Kong

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Hong Kong – A legal battle that once simmered behind the illustrious façades of one of Hong Kong’s wealthiest families has now boiled over into the public eye, revealing a complex tangle of accusations and counteraccusations. The dispute involves the prominent Kadoorie family, major stakeholders in the Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels group, known for the luxurious Peninsula Hotels chain, and their former in-house lawyer. The Kadoorie family has historically maintained a low profile concerning their internal affairs; however, their conflict with a once-trusted legal advisor has pulled back the curtain on an unexpected and … Read more