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Hong Kong should offer tax benefits to attract e-commerce, ‘review’ civil service to boost economy, Deloitte says
Hong Kong should offer tax benefits to cross-border e-commerce platforms to attract such businesses and look at reviewing the civil service as ways to boost the economy, accounting firm Deloitte has suggested ahead of upcoming budget (…)
HKFP -
22 January 2025
But Lai says he was eager to engage James Cunningham to help Hong Kong delegation garner US support on extradition bill.
South China Morning Post -
21 January 2025
Kai Tak set to host World Snooker Grand Prix
Hong Kong is set to host the World Snooker Grand Prix at the Kai Tak Arena, the first ranking tournament to be held in the city since 1989. The tournament will take place from March 4 to 9, featuring the top 32 players from around the world (…)
RTHK -
21 January 2025
Use step platforms, NGO says after Hong Kong worker dies following fall from wooden ladder
A Hong Kong labour group has called workers to use step platforms after a worker died following a fall from a wooden ladder. The 58-year-old male worker fell from a wooden ladder while installing an air-conditioner at a house on Jardine’s (…)
HKFP -
21 January 2025
Minister says she will take reference from overseas as government responds to claims of talent schemes being abused to secure cheaper tuition.
South China Morning Post -
21 January 2025
Police source says mainland Chinese student tricked by fraudster pretending to be Immigration Department staff.
South China Morning Post -
21 January 2025
Source says around 200 flights from January to March will be affected.
South China Morning Post -
21 January 2025
Greater Bay Airlines cancels flights, faces backlash
Greater Bay Airlines on Tuesday announced the cancellation of flights, which could disrupt the plans of some Lunar New Year travellers. The airline did not specify the number of flights affected, but it's understood that more than 200 flights (…)
RTHK -
21 January 2025
Man, 29, released from scam compound in Myanmar but could be detained in Thailand for weeks.
South China Morning Post -
21 January 2025
Seven mainland visitors jailed for working illegally
Immigration officials on Tuesday said seven mainland visitors were jailed for up to two months each for working illegally in Hong Kong. The jail sentences came after officers arrested eight people this month who provided illegal tour guide (…)
RTHK -
21 January 2025
Pandas to feature in LNY fireworks display
Hong Kong's Lunar New Year fireworks display on the second day of the Year of the Snake will feature patterns of pandas, smiley faces and gold ingots, organisers said on Tuesday. The 23-minute show, divided into nine scenes, will light up (…)
RTHK -
21 January 2025
China ‘willing’ to expand cooperation with US under second Trump term, foreign ministry says
China said Tuesday it hoped to cooperate with the United States to resolve trade issues, as President Donald Trump began his second term after threatening to impose biting tariffs on the Asian giant. Beijing is “willing to strengthen dialogue and (…)
HKFP -
21 January 2025
SMEs can use website’s tools to assess whether they are at risk of violating ordinance, commission says.
South China Morning Post -
21 January 2025
Hong Kong leader says new Trump presidency ‘good start’ for US-China relations, warns against ‘interference’
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee has said Donald Trump’s new administration marks a “good start” for US-China relations, but he warned against attempts at political “interference.” Speaking to reporters on Tuesday shortly after Trump was sworn (…)
HKFP -
21 January 2025
Leaders from China, EU, Ukraine take stage in Davos as second Trump presidency casts shadow over gathering
By Raziye Akkoc With Donald Trump back as US president with his confrontational style, Chinese, European and Ukrainian leaders are expected to defend global cooperation on Tuesday at the annual gathering of the world’s elites in Davos. There will (…)
HKFP -
21 January 2025
HKU student scammed out of HK$1.8m: sources
A mainland student from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) is suspected to have lost around HK$1.8 million in a phone scam, sources said on Tuesday. It is understood the woman, 22, got a phone call last August from someone pretending to be from (…)
RTHK -
21 January 2025
New website to help firms comply with competition law
Less than a quarter of small to medium-sized companies in Hong Kong have taken adequate steps to make sure they don't fall foul of competition laws, a watchdog warned on Tuesday, adding that it has come up with a new website to help firms get the (…)
RTHK -
21 January 2025
Individuals from mainland China had acted as guides in the city, helping locals shop and deliver goods across the border.
South China Morning Post -
21 January 2025
Legislators say land and property owners should be allowed to transfer their title deeds to new system.
South China Morning Post -
21 January 2025
CE hopes for 'good efforts' to promote ties with Trump
Chief Executive John Lee on Tuesday expressed his hope for promoting positive relations with Washington after US President Donald Trump returned to office for a second term, while saying Hong Kong would also prepare for the worst. Lee also warned (…)
RTHK -
21 January 2025
1 more victim rescued from scam farm but 10 still detained in Myanmar, Hong Kong leader says
Another Hongkonger has been rescued from a scam farm, leaving a total of 10 Hong Kong residents still detained in Myanmar, the city’s leader John Lee confirmed. “We’ve seen one more victim had been rescued from Myanmar recently, and we hope to (…)
HKFP -
21 January 2025
Chief executive also says an event to name the bears will be held ‘to bring more warmth and joy’.
South China Morning Post -
21 January 2025
City leader adds celebratory events in Hong Kong will include 23-minute fireworks display and parade featuring international performers.
South China Morning Post -
21 January 2025
But city leader warns against any attempts to interfere politically in Hong Kong’s political and judicial affairs.
South China Morning Post -
21 January 2025
