Hong Kong social enterprise for needy unable to set up new shop after government error

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Emily HungFebruary 11, 2026 at 01:30 AM

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Agape Garden, a Hong Kong social enterprise that supports underprivileged residents, has been unable to open a new shop due to a government error. The restaurant, which closed in July 2023 after its previous location was reclaimed, submitted a tender in November for a shop in Shek Kip Mei Estate. However, the Housing Authority cancelled the tender a month later due to an error in power supply specifications, despite collecting deposits from bidders. Agape Garden's manager stated that the tender has not been reopened, preventing the business from launching its planned retail operation to continue serving the community and providing employment. The business had hoped to open the shop in January.

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Lam 50% Shek Kip Mei Estate 60% Housing Authority 70% Agape Garden ×380% Hong Kong 90%

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