Hong Kong set to release fatal-fire inquiry report, bid-rigging crackdown expected
By Yonnex Li ( October 28, 2026, 07:45 GMT | Insight) -- Hong Kong will release as soon as Thursday the findings of an independent inquiry into a deadly apartment fire that killed 168 people last year, with Chief Executive John Lee expected to unveil reforms including possible legislation to criminalize bid rigging in building-maintenance projects. Earlier this year, the Competition Commission proposed prison terms of seven to 10 years for serious bid-rigging cases.Hong Kong will release as soon as Thursday the findings of an independent inquiry into a deadly apartment-block fire, with Chief Executive John Lee expected to unveil a package of reforms including possible legislation to criminalize bid rigging in building-maintenance projects....
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