Hong Kong’s ban on single-use plastics not intended to punish businesses, John Lee says
[South China Morning Post] - 10/22/2024
The ban rather focuses on encouraging behaviour changes in society, chief executive says.
In Hong Kong newspapers
Hong Kong traders call for grace period ahead of second phase of plastics ban next year
A supplier stresses need for transition period to help businesses adjust to new regulation.
[South China Morning Post] - 21/10/2024
First phase of plastics ban went smoothly: John Lee
Chief Executive John Lee on Tuesday said a six-month adaption period following the start of a ban on various (…)
[RTHK] - 22/10/2024
Hong Kong holds off sweeping privacy law revamp over concerns of impact on businesses
Privacy watchdog says stakeholders feel stiffer penalties over data breaches ‘should be done carefully amid lukewarm (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 21/10/2024
Hong Kong monkey deaths spark calls for external review, soil sampling at zoo
Academic says lessons need to be learned from the deaths at the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens.
[South China Morning Post] - 22/10/2024
Former Hong Kong police chief Andy Tsang’s home burgled
Police vehicles spotted at Hong Lok Yuen, a residential estate in Tai Po where Tsang is believed to live.
[South China Morning Post] - 21/10/2024
Hong Kong’s Paul Chan touts use of retail bonds to fund public works in Apec speech
Financial secretary meets counterparts at Apec gathering in Peru, ahead of trip to US.
[South China Morning Post] - 21/10/2024
Hong Kong to take hard line against suppliers of fake credentials for university applicants
John Lee issues warning after unveiling plans for ‘Study in Hong Kong’ campaign to promote city as global tertiary (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/10/2024
Kwai Chung subdivided unit tenants urge resettlement plans, rent caps after Hong Kong announces phase-out plan
A group of Kwai Chung subdivided unit tenants have called on the government to resettle those displaced when the (…)
[HKFP] - 21/10/2024
Hong Kong’s ban on single-use plastics not intended to punish businesses, John Lee says
The ban rather focuses on encouraging behaviour changes in society, chief executive says.
[South China Morning Post] - 22/10/2024
New procedure 'treats enlarged prostates faster'
The Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital said on Tuesday that it's expanding its services providing upgraded benign (…)
[RTHK] - 22/10/2024
Wine lovers at Hong Kong food and drink festival to enjoy wider selection from mainland China
29 renowned wineries will be represented in Chinese exhibition area at Wine and Dine Festival.
[South China Morning Post] - 22/10/2024