Authorities have scrambled to contain public anger over the blaze, in which poor oversight and shoddy materials used in a renovation have been cited as factors.
China’s National Security Office in Hong Kong Summons Foreign Journalists
The authorities accused “some foreign media” of smearing the government’s response to a fire at a high-rise complex, saying: “Do not say you have not been warned.” …
Hong Kong finance chief scraps Tokyo visit amid China-Japan row
HONG KONG (Kyodo) — Hong Kong’s No. 3 official has scrapped his visit to Tokyo, initially planned for later this month, sources familiar with the matter said Saturday, amid a continuing diplomatic …
‘No Going Back,’ Survivors of Deadly Hong Kong Fire Are in Limbo
Hong Kong, with some of the world’s highest housing costs and inequality, must now figure out how to help thousands of residents who lost friends, family and homes.
Hong Kong fire: Major property developers considering blanket ban on smoking at worksites
Property developers in Hong Kong are pushing for a complete ban on smoking at worksites, following last week’s deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Residents say workers had been seen smoking …
Mainland Chinese developer Country Garden gets Hong Kong court-backed debt lifeline
Onshore and offshore restructuring plans expected to reduce debt by US$12.7 billion and ease repayment pressure over the next five years.
ISS, property manager in Hong Kong fire case, defends ‘admin role’, watchdog disagrees
Property Management Services Authority vows to rigorously follow up on any suspected breaches in wake of deadly Wang Fuk Court fire.
Hong Kong fire expected to be credit-negative for reinsurers
AM Best expects a material portion of the gross incurred loss from the deadly Hong Kong apartment fire to be transferred to reinsurers. This could halt downward pressure on Hong Kong property …
BofA, UBS, Goldman Halt Festivities After Deadly Hong Kong Blaze
Bank of America Corp., UBS Group AG and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. are among global finance firms canceling festive celebrations in Hong Kong this month as a mark of respect for those killed in the city …
Denmark’s ISS under scrutiny after Hong Kong’s deadliest fire
A deadly Hong Kong fire kills 159 and triggers investigations – Danish firm ISS faces scrutiny for its role as property manager of the estate.