Hong Kong to bar antitrust offenders from building-repair vendor list
( November 5, 2026, 03:24 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Hong Kong's planned Building Maintenance Support and Services Council would disqualify contractors and consultants convicted under the Competition Ordinance or anti-bribery laws from its pre-vetted vendor list, with those facing prosecution could be suspended. Under Secretary for Development David Lam told the legislature in remarks published late Wednesday that the government-led agency would be established by year-end to curb bid-rigging risks in private building repairs. The agency would also develop artificial intelligence tools to detect irregular tenders and publish transparent pricing data from completed projects to help owners make informed decisions, he added.Transcript follows....
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