Hong Kong's leader, John Lee, stated that the Northern Metropolis project will offer new housing opportunities for young people and foster a globally recognized cultural sector.

Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po stated that residents of the future Northern Metropolis mega township can expect larger living spaces and improved access to recreational areas, making the city more liveable.

Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis project, envisioned with a focus on science and education, has seen limited interest from developers. Only two developers submitted bids for the project, raising questions about its future implementation and appeal.

A commercial fish farm in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis development occupies government land without permission. A green group warns that materials used at the site also threaten the area’s ecology.

The initial phase of Hong Kong's Hetao innovation hub, a key cross-border initiative under the Northern Metropolis project, has seen strong demand, with two of its wet laboratory buildings fully leased.

Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, visited to accelerate the development of Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis, a strategic project for innovation.

Senior officials from the European Union and Hong Kong are in discussions to establish a new financial services dialogue, as European companies express interest in exploring opportunities within Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis.

Chinese official Xia Baolong is scheduled to visit Hong Kong to inspect the city's first five-year development plan and the Northern Metropolis project. The Hong Kong government aims to publish its five-year plan in the third quarter.

Property magnate Gordon Wu Ying-sheung has urged Hong Kong to revive large-scale reclamation plans off Lantau Island, suggesting they run concurrently with the Northern Metropolis project to address land shortages.

A Hong Kong villager is launching an 'adopt a tree' initiative to save fruit trees planted by his grandfather from being bulldozed due to evictions for the Northern Metropolis project.

Villagers in Hong Kong are slamming rushed evictions for the Northern Metropolis project, with residents like Law Yin-ping facing potential homelessness and forced separation from their families.

Guangdong province announced its intention to actively align with Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis megaproject strategy, highlighting areas of collaboration as part of its 15th five-year plan.

Hong Kong's MTR Corporation has received eight bids for a commercial and residential development located at a critical hub within the Northern Metropolis, a major project aimed at strengthening the city's economic foundation.

Authorities in Hong Kong have announced plans to build a world-class fencing hall and a stand-alone swimming complex as part of the Northern Metropolis megaproject, with experts emphasizing the need for robust transport and support services.

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced that the city-state will explore opportunities arising from Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis megaproject and its upcoming five-year development plan, highlighting strong relations between the two economies.

Hong Kong's development chief confirmed that the legislature will retain the power to scrutinize boundary changes for the Northern Metropolis megaproject, addressing concerns over proposed laws to fast-track the scheme.

Proposed designated laws to streamline land-use approval procedures for the Northern Metropolis megaproject will not undermine the authority of Hong Kong’s town planning body, some experts have…

Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis plans to adopt new laws to reduce land approval procedures from nine to two months, aiming to accelerate its development.

Hong Kong politicians and business leaders are heading to Beijing for the annual 'two sessions', with discussions expected to center on the city's role as an international financial hub and the Northern Metropolis development.

Hong Kong is making a rare move to utilize income from its Exchange Fund to finance the Northern Metropolis and other large-scale projects, signaling a strategic shift in funding major infrastructure developments.

Hong Kong authorities are exploring options to support universities in issuing bonds to finance the proposed University Town in the Northern Metropolis, with lawmakers advocating for a dedicated approval and credit rating system.

Hong Kong's finance chief, Paul Chan, has earmarked HK$30 billion (US$3.8 billion) in the latest budget to accelerate the Northern Metropolis megaproject through government partnerships with developers and tech enterprises.

Hong Kong authorities stated that dedicated laws to fast-track the Northern Metropolis project will run parallel with, and not override, the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance.

Greenpeace has found that over 13 hectares of protected wetlands within Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis development plan have been damaged by 'industrial-scale' shrimp farming.

The first tender for Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis university town is set to launch in two months, as the city marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule.

Analysts suggest a cautious approach to land sales is crucial for sustaining Hong Kong's residential property market recovery, especially with the new Northern Metropolis development.

More areas within Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis development are set to benefit from new measures easing cross-border flows of data, materials, and capital. Pilot initiatives will launch this year in the innovation zone with Shenzhen.

Hong Kong has announced its first five-year plan aimed at addressing economic disparities and creating quality jobs, with Financial Secretary Paul Chan outlining the strategy. Chief Executive John Lee emphasized the need for early successes in the Northern Metropolis to attract investors and vowed further economic reforms while pursuing interests in all markets.

The arrival of Yuan Gujie, the new deputy director of Beijing's liaison office in Hong Kong, has led to speculation about her agenda, particularly regarding the adoption of the 'Hefei model' for the Northern Metropolis development.

Veteran industrialist Sunny Chai Ngai-chiu has been appointed chairman of a government-owned company tasked with developing Hong Kong’s San Tin Technopole, a key pillar of the Northern Metropolis megaproject.

The new industrial park within Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis megaproject has garnered significant international interest from companies in the artificial intelligence and environmental sectors, with plans for international education and accommodation facilities.

Hong Kong has successfully raised HK$27.6 billion (US$3.5 billion) through a green and infrastructure bond sale. The funds are earmarked for the Northern Metropolis development and various low-carbon transformation initiatives.

Hong Kong's MTR Corporation is deploying augmented reality technology to speed up the construction of a new station on the Northern Link, part of the Northern Metropolis megaproject, aiming for a timely opening next year.

A planned supercomputing hub in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis is expected to surpass the MTR Corporation as the city’s single largest electricity consumer, prompting calls for new energy efficiency standards.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stated that healthy competition between Singapore and Hong Kong benefits global trade, adding that Singapore is exploring participation in Hong Kong's new developments, such as the Northern Metropolis project.

Hong Kong authorities have proposed new laws to significantly streamline land-use change procedures for the Northern Metropolis megaproject, aiming to cut the process from nine months to just two.

A Hong Kong property tycoon has called for a more prudent approach to the city’s development rather than accelerating projects amid global uncertainties, saying the industry’s willingness to invest in the Northern Metropolis hinges on the health of the market. Far East Consortium chairman David Chiu Tat-cheong also described the megaproject’s new land disposal approach – which requires winning bidders to handle multiple developments on a large plot – as good intentions with unintended negativ...

A mainland Chinese firm has secured a tender to build a data cluster facility in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis, agreeing to pay HK$581 million and significantly boost the city’s computing power.

Hong Kong’s finance chief has assured the public that the city can manage its debt after proposing the issuance of more bonds to accelerate the development of the Northern Metropolis, expressing confidence in the long-term investment returns from the megaproject. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po sought to reassure the public during a radio programme on Friday after a university student voiced concerns that his generation might suffer if the city failed to repay the growing number of bonds...

Hong Kong lawmakers have expressed strong approval for the annual budget address, particularly highlighting the focus on promoting artificial intelligence (AI) and allocating funds for the Northern Metropolis projects.

Hong Kong’s finance chief has announced a HK$200 million fund to support “rural tourism” in the city’s sprawling Northern Metropolis development plan. Financial Secretary Paul Chan said during his ann

Hong Kong's first large-scale land disposal tender in the Northern Metropolis is testing a new public-private partnership model aimed at integrating housing, economic transformation, and innovation.

An animal welfare group in Hong Kong's Sha Tin district is seeing a surge in abandoned animals, many with injuries, attributed to land clearance for the Northern Metropolis development.

Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis project, envisioned as a future growth engine and solution for land supply, is being urged not to neglect the importance of agriculture.

Hong Kong's development chief has praised the collaboration between property developers and industry operators in bids for the Northern Metropolis pilot project, highlighting the diversity of the consortiums.

On the 29th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China, Leader John Lee announced that the development of the Northern Metropolis tech hub and the city's first five-year plan will be his top priorities.

Hong Kong is evaluating its economic transformation efforts, including the Northern Metropolis project, as it marks 29 years since its return to Chinese rule. The city faces significant challenges in its economic development and addressing the needs of its poorer population.

Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, began a two-day visit to Hong Kong, inspecting housing, technology, and Northern Metropolis developments.

About 20 residents were evicted from a Hong Kong village by hundreds of security guards and police officers as part of the government’s Northern Metropolis blueprint, despite residents' unresolved concerns.

Hong Kong is actively positioning its Northern Metropolis development as a strategic platform to connect ASEAN businesses with economic opportunities across the Greater Bay Area.

Hong Kong's construction sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by public investment in projects like the Northern Metropolis and major transport, healthcare, and education initiatives, with a focus on AI+ adoption.

Veteran politician Jeffrey Lam Kin-fung has been appointed by the Hong Kong government to chair the board of directors for the Hung Shui Kiu Industry Park Company, a key entity in the Northern Metropolis project.

The eastern section of Hong Kong’s new Fanling Bypass is set to be commissioned on May 3, marking the completion of the first major transport infrastructure project under the Northern Metropolis mega development and promising reduced travel times.

Hong Kong is exploring the implementation of special laws to expedite the development of its Northern Metropolis megaproject, including the San Tin Technopole, which currently involves a two-hour commute from the city's commercial center.

Hong Kong's development chief announced that dedicated laws to streamline statutory procedures for the Northern Metropolis could expedite some projects by approximately one year.

Hong Kong is considering deploying its financial reserves, often referred to as a 'war chest,' to fund the ambitious Northern Metropolis development project, drawing parallels to the 1998 Asian financial crisis.

Hong Kong's finance chief, Paul Chan, has outlined a 'flexible and innovative' approach to attract businesses to the Northern Metropolis, offering land, tax incentives, and financial support. However, the proposed new academic town within the metropolis, which Baptist University is considering, is facing questions over its slow development pace.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee has said the government plans to complete legislation for the Northern Metropolis in 2026 to speed up the mega-project’s development along the city’s border.

Hong Kong should speed up the construction of the Northern Metropolis megaproject near the border with the mainland and the development of a commodity trading ecosystem, according to the draft…

Hong Kong's Secretary for Development announced that a flexible legal framework for the Northern Metropolis megaproject will be introduced to the Legislative Council in late March to accelerate its development.

Hong Kong's finance chief has defended the government's plan to utilize the Exchange Fund, which ensures currency stability, to finance the Northern Metropolis technology hub project, framing the move as an 'investment'.

The Hong Kong government has produced a consolidated surplus earlier than expected, its first in four years, ahead of a rare transfer into coffers from the Exchange Fund and other sources. Wednesday’s budget pointed to fund transfers of HK$127.83 billion and an 11.1 per cent jump in government revenues contributing to another surplus for 2026-27, on top of the one for the 2025-26 financial year. “We will bring back about HK$15.8 billion from funds established outside the government’s accounts...

Hong Kong authorities will seek an additional HK$20 billion for the development of San Tin Technopole and a science and technology park, which are part of the Northern Metropolis infrastructure plan.