POD Research Institute

▶ OUR LATEST RESEARCH REPORT

❝ Hong Kong's building maintenance bid-rigging inflates costs and compromises safety. This report tackles the issue head-on, proposing robust strategies, including criminalizing bid-rigging, to restore integrity and protect homeowners.❞ [Read More]

Research Reports

19/1/2026

Combating Collusion: An Analysis of Bid-Rigging in Hong Kong's Building Maintenance Sector and Lessons from the Wang Fuk Court Fire

The tragic Wang Fuk Court fire underscored the need for proper maintenance and revealed systemic vulnerabilities. This discussion paper explores the roots of bid-rigging in Hong Kong's maintenance sector, examines current policies, and proposes actionable risk control strategies based on best practices.

11/12/2025

Can Hong Kong Lead in AI? A Comparative Study with Singapore, Japan, and Mainland Chinese

This paper explores Hong Kong’s AI development compared to Singapore, Japan, and Mainland China. Drawing on data (2021–2025) and stakeholder interviews, it evaluates performance across seven factors and proposes policy directions to boost competitiveness in AI. 【Read more】

28/10/2025

Hong Kong Economic Health Check 2025

Amid ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions and new tariffs, the POD Research Institute (PODRI) announces its inaugural report, 'Hong Kong Economic Health Check 2025.' This report offers insights into Hong Kong's economic resilience and strategic responses to tariff impacts. 【Read more】

15/9/2025