Despite problems with congestion charges, urban infrastructure benefits
There are few urban policies as contentious as a congestion charge – do they work and are they serving…
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Gary Lai
Gary Lai is an economist based in Hong Kong. He is the author of Poverty and the Unequal Society in Hong Kong, published by Penguin Random House SEA.
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Energy poverty in Lagos: Electricity supply plays catch-up to Nigeria’s population boom
Communities and businesses, not to mention vital infrastructure, have all been impacted by the high-capacity energy demands of Africa's…
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Why Indian cities are still struggling with their need for clean water
Pollution-related deaths in India in India are in the millions. Though the air may be toxic, the water is…
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How decades of flooding prompted the ‘new’ Jakarta move
After delays due to the pandemic, the government of Indonesia approved a plan to relocate the capital city from…
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Hong Kong is ready to be a smart city
Hong Kong, with its high 5G penetration rate, may be as "smart" as the most digitally connected countries in…
ByHong Kong could benefit from offshoring – but only if its government tackles the digital divide
“Offshoring” has been a big idea in international trade over the last few years – especially in the United…
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