Hong Kong housing chief quits over Tai Po fire, accepts political responsibility

South China Morning Post - Oct 29, 2026

Hong Kong’s housing chief has resigned to take political responsibility for the devastating fire at Wang Fuk Court, offering condolences to the families of the victims and expressing hope that those who perished may rest in peace. Winnie Ho Wing-yin said on Thursday that she submitted her resignation to Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu the previous day, becoming the only minister-level official so far to resign over the fire. “As the secretary for housing, I’m willing to bear political...

Read full article
More News
Support dwindles for wealth tax, voter ID ballot measures, new poll shows
Support dwindles for wealth tax, voter ID ballot measures, new poll shows
A new UC Berkeley/Los Angeles Times poll finds 50% of likely voters oppose Proposition 40's one-time billionaire tax, as support has faded amid a heavily funded campaign against it.
Oct 29, 2026See more
Raman leads among younger voters, polls show, but Bass isn't conceding any ground
Raman leads among younger voters, polls show, but Bass isn't conceding any ground
Raman, an advocate for affordable housing, is heavily favored by younger voters. But Bass is courting them too, and says she will 'be here waiting for them after I win.'
Oct 29, 2026See more
Chain of failures: 5 key takeaways from report on Tai Po blaze
Chain of failures: 5 key takeaways from report on Tai Po blaze
A long-awaited report on the Wang Fuk Court fire released by Hong Kong authorities on Thursday set out how a chain of systemic failures across the government and the construction...
Oct 29, 2026See more
In Moving Gradually, Fed Risks Having to Play Catch-Up to Quell Inflation
In Moving Gradually, Fed Risks Having to Play Catch-Up to Quell Inflation
Federal Reserve officials are expected to restart rate increases in December, but the cadence of additional moves will depend on the data.
Oct 29, 2026See more
China’s currency goes global
China’s currency goes global
Oct 29, 2026See more
Hong Kong police officer denies mishandling DNA samples in Abby Choi murder case
Hong Kong police officer denies mishandling DNA samples in Abby Choi murder case
A police officer has denied failing to properly label DNA samples taken from slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung’s ex-husband after his arrest more than three years ago. Testifying in...
Oct 29, 2026See more
Housing chief Winnie Ho resigns, government admits ‘decades of failure’ led to Tai Po fire
Housing chief Winnie Ho resigns, government admits ‘decades of failure’ led to Tai Po fire
This live article is freely available to our registered users. Please log in or create an account. The Hong Kong government has released a deeply scathing report by an independent committee...
Oct 29, 2026See more
At least 1 senior official to take rap for deadly Tai Po fire as part of ‘bold’ reforms
At least 1 senior official to take rap for deadly Tai Po fire as part of ‘bold’ reforms
At least one senior official will take the rap for the deadly Tai Po fire as part of a set of “bold, comprehensive and far-reaching reforms” the Hong Kong government...
Oct 29, 2026See more
Hong Kong teen jailed for 8 years for acid attack on Singaporean tourist
Hong Kong teen jailed for 8 years for acid attack on Singaporean tourist
A Hong Kong court has sentenced a teenager with triad links to eight years in prison for splashing corrosive liquid on a Singaporean tourist last year in return for a...
Oct 29, 2026See more
Samsung Electronics reportedly ending home appliance sales in Hong Kong
Samsung Electronics reportedly ending home appliance sales in Hong Kong
Samsung Electronics is reportedly ending home appliance sales in Hong Kong, months after withdrawing from the mainland Chinese market. Samsung’s Hong Kong office told the South China Morning Post on Thursday...
Oct 29, 2026See more
Nanny for Irvine family caught on camera punching and shaking baby, authorities say
Nanny for Irvine family caught on camera punching and shaking baby, authorities say
Prosecutors allege Iara Dossantos Bomfim used the online platform Care.com to advertise her child-care services and fled the U.S. to her native Brazil after the family that hired her found...
Oct 29, 2026See more
Castaic's Chiquita Canyon landfill blamed for headaches, dizziness and wheezing, says state lawsuit
Castaic's Chiquita Canyon landfill blamed for headaches, dizziness and wheezing, says state lawsuit
California Atty. General Rob Bonta announced Tuesday that his office is seeking civil penalties and equitable relief against the operators of Castaic's Chiquita Canyon Landfill for allegedly mismanaging the operation,...
Oct 29, 2026See more
Recommended