Tag: Government
Hong Kong Ready for Multi-Entry Travelers: Minister assures – RTHK
Hong Kong is gearing up to welcome an influx of travelers as Beijing has decided to reinstate multi-entry visas for Shenzhen residents. The Secretary for Security, Chris Tang, reassured the public that border control...
Government Increases Frequency of Mega Arts Events Applications – RTHK
The Culture, Sports, and Tourism Bureau made an announcement on Saturday about changes to the Mega Arts and Cultural Events fund. Starting next year, applications will be accepted three times a year on a...
Priority Focus: Improving Governance and Accountability for HA – RTHK
The Hospital Authority (HA) in Hong Kong is taking steps to improve governance and accountability following a review that highlighted unclear roles and responsibilities among staff. This initiative comes after a series of medical...
Punishment for National Security Violators: Chief Executive’s Warning
Chief Executive John Lee issued a stern warning on Tuesday, stating that individuals who pose a threat to national security will face punishment as prescribed by the law. This statement comes after 45 opposition...
Hong Kong 47: Government Considers Appeal for Longer Sentences amid International Condemnation
The Hong Kong government is considering whether to appeal for longer sentences for certain democrats who were recently jailed in the city's largest national security case. A total of 45 former legislators, ex-district councillors,...
Censorship of Deadly Zhuhai Car Attack in China: A Closer Look
In Zhuhai, China, a tragic incident occurred on Monday night when a man drove his car into pedestrians near a sports center, resulting in the death of at least 35 people and injuring many...
Revised Government GDP Growth Forecast: 2.5% – RTHK
The government recently announced that the full-year economic growth forecast has been revised to 2.5 percent, down from the previous estimated range of 2.5 to 3.5 percent. This adjustment comes after real GDP in...
Boosting China’s Economy: Local Gov’t Debt Ceiling Raised by US$840 Million
China's economy is getting a boost as the local government debt ceiling has been raised by a significant amount. Lawmakers in China have agreed to increase the local government debt ceiling by US$840 billion...
Hong Kong Justice Minister Affirms Steadfastness Regarding Possible Sanctions in Second Trump Term
Hong Kong's Secretary for Justice, Paul Lam, made it clear that no one should interfere with the legal proceedings in the city. This statement was in response to US President-elect Donald Trump's promise to...
Embrace SAR as Your Home: Advice for Business Leaders – RTHK
The top Beijing official on Hong Kong affairs recently emphasized the importance of the local business community viewing the SAR as their home and leveraging the city's traditional advantages. Xia Baolong, director of the...
Encouraging Civil Servants to Have Children: Displaying Baby Photos in Hong Kong Gov’t Offices
The suggestion to display baby photos in Hong Kong government offices to encourage civil servants to have children was made by lawmaker Bill Tang during a meeting of the Subcommittee to Study Population Policy...
Cracking Down on Fake Accountants: Government’s Strategies and Measures
The government is taking steps to crack down on unlicensed accountants in the city by updating auditing standards. This move aims to maintain Hong Kong's position as a global financial hub, according to officials.Christopher...
Hong Kong Government Defends Judicial Independence Amid Criticism
The Hong Kong government has defended the independence of its judiciary in response to criticism from former top court judge Lord Jonathan Sumption. Sumption recently stated in a podcast that he left the Court...
LME Considers Listing Hong Kong as Delivery Point: Government – RTHK
The London Metal Exchange (LME) is considering listing Hong Kong as a delivery point, according to Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui. Hui mentioned that the LME has shown interest in...
Online Emotional Support Platform for Youth: HK Gov’t Initiative to Address Suicides
The Hong Kong government has announced a new online emotional support platform for young people in response to a concerning rise in student suicides. This platform is expected to be launched in the second...
Testing Locally Trained GenAI for Document Processing in HK Policy Address 2024
The Hong Kong government is taking a step towards incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its document processing procedures. During the recent Policy Address, Chief Executive John Lee announced that the government would be testing...
Expanding Fast EV Charger Network Urged by FTU for Government – RTHK
The Federation of Trade Unions (FTU) is urging the government to take action and expand the fast electric vehicle (EV) charger network in order to promote the adoption of electric vehicles among motorists. According...
Investigation Launched After 8 Monkeys Found Dead at Hong Kong Zoo
The recent tragic deaths of eight monkeys at the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens have sparked an investigation by local authorities. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced the deaths of one...
Role of Journalists in Holding Hong Kong Government Accountable
The recent Stand News verdict in Hong Kong has sparked discussions about the role of journalists in society. The verdict and the reactions from the media and authorities have raised important questions about what...
Pro-Beijing Party in Hong Kong Proposes Government Savings Scheme for Young Adults to Buy...
A proposal has been put forward by a pro-Beijing party in Hong Kong to introduce a government savings scheme aimed at helping young adults purchase subsidized flats in the city's costly property market. The...
Anson Kong Receives Government Congratulations for Film Award Win
Actor and singer Anson Kong was recently congratulated by the government for his award win at the Busan International Film Festival. The government praised his achievement as a "thrilling accomplishment." Anson Kong, also known...
Celebrating SAR’s Proud Olympians: John Lee’s Congratulations
Chief Executive John Lee recently extended his congratulations to the athletes representing the Special Administrative Region (SAR) for their outstanding performance at the Paris Olympics. This year marked a significant milestone as Team Hong...