Budget 2025: Gov’t defends plan to axe HK$2,500 student subsidy as lawmakers question lack of consultation

[HKFP] - 02/28/2025

Hong Kong’s finance chief has defended the government’s plan to cancel the HK$2,500 student subsidy after being quizzed by lawmakers over the lack of consultation. The non-means-tested student grant – provided to all students enrolled in kindergartens, primary and secondary schools – will no (…)



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