Bid-rigging
Hong Kong authorities have proposed mandatory briefings for building renovation projects to increase homeowner participation and curb bid-rigging, in response to a fatal fire in Tai Po. The amendment to the Building Management Ordinance seeks to close legal gaps. Officials highlighted information asymmetry as a key cause of recent disputes.
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Bid-rigging practices are back in the spotlight following a deadly blaze in Tai Po, but how widespread is the problem in Hong Kong's building maintenance sector and how do syndicates operate?