Xi briefed on plans to achieve HK fiscal balance: CE
[RTHK] - 12/13/2024
Chief Executive John Lee on Friday said he detailed to President Xi Jinping strategies to achieve fiscal balance in three to five years, after the SAR government warned the deficit would balloon to around HK$100 billion for the current financial year. Lee, who was received by the president on (…)
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Hong Kong cinema closures will have knock-on effect for industry, experts say
Closure of seventh cinema this year will not only undermine competitiveness of industry, but also Hong Kong’s image (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 13/12/2024
HK$2 million fine, 2 years’ jail proposed for illegal structures in Hong Kong
Development Bureau outlines amendment to Buildings Ordinance aimed at lowering threshold for prosecution.
[South China Morning Post] - 13/12/2024
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[South China Morning Post] - 13/12/2024
Hong Kong social worker Jackie Chen did not obstruct police actions during 2019 protest, defence argues in retrial
A Hong Kong social worker who was cleared of rioting during a 2019 protest but is being retried after the government (…)
[HKFP] - 13/12/2024
Govt urged to subsidise installation of taxi cameras
The government has been urged to subsidise taxi drivers to help them install surveillance cameras while providing (…)
[RTHK] - 13/12/2024
Hong Kong spent HK$700,000 on panda naming contest. Was it a waste of money?
Money was used to build a competition website, post advertisements, recruit manpower and buy prizes for winners.
[South China Morning Post] - 13/12/2024
Hong Kong’s 2024 GDP growth expected at 2.4%, business confidence feeble amid trade war fears, survey finds
Hong Kong’s economic growth this year is forecast to be 2.4 per cent, lower than the 3.2 per cent in 2023, as (…)
[HKFP] - 13/12/2024
Hong Kong public hospital denies malpractice after baby dies during delivery, as father suspected negligence
A Hong Kong public hospital has denied malpractice or negligence after a full-term baby died during labour, with the (…)
[HKFP] - 13/12/2024
SAR pays tribute to Nanjing Massacre victims
Acting Chief Executive Eric Chan, along with other senior government officials, members from the legislative and (…)
[RTHK] - 13/12/2024
Govt proposes amendments to vehicle standards
The government on Friday proposed amendments to road traffic regulations to improve road safety and keep up with new (…)
[RTHK] - 13/12/2024
How Hong Kong can take arts and culture to the next level
The city must communicate a clear vision that highlights Hong Kong’s unique position as a cultural East-West bridge.
[South China Morning Post] - 13/12/2024