Hong Kong should offer tax benefits to attract e-commerce, ‘review’ civil service to boost economy, Deloitte says
[HKFP] - 01/22/2025
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 announcements. Deloitte on Tuesday made recommendations for (…)
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Hong Kong sends team to Bangkok to help victim of Southeast Asian scam farm
Man, 29, released from scam compound in Myanmar but could be detained in Thailand for weeks.
[South China Morning Post] - 21/01/2025
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 (…)
[HKFP] - 21/01/2025
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 (…)
[HKFP] - 21/01/2025
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 (…)
[HKFP] - 22/01/2025
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 (…)
[HKFP] - 21/01/2025
Hong Kong minister voices concern as Greater Bay Airlines axes 200 flights
Source says around 200 flights from January to March will be affected.
[South China Morning Post] - 21/01/2025
8 arrested in Hong Kong over illegal tours, cross-border shopping services
Individuals from mainland China had acted as guides in the city, helping locals shop and deliver goods across the (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 21/01/2025
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 (…)
[RTHK] - 21/01/2025
Hong Kong’s twin panda cubs to meet public on February 16, John Lee says
Chief executive also says an event to name the bears will be held ‘to bring more warmth and joy’.
[South China Morning Post] - 21/01/2025
Second University of Hong Kong student falls victim to scam, loses HK$1.8 million
Police source says mainland Chinese student tricked by fraudster pretending to be Immigration Department staff.
[South China Morning Post] - 21/01/2025
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 (…)
[RTHK] - 21/01/2025