Tag: HK Policy Address 2024
Reactions to HK Policy Address 2024: NGOs and Scholars Analyze Livelihood Measures
Hong Kong's Chief Executive, John Lee, recently presented the third Policy Address of his term, focusing on reform measures to enhance the economy and improve the livelihoods of the people. The address emphasized the...
Completing Delayed Culture Blueprint: HK Policy Address 2024 Update
Hong Kong's Secretary for Culture, Sports, and Tourism, Kevin Yeung, has pledged to complete the city's delayed blueprint for art and creative industries. This commitment comes after Chief Executive John Lee pointed out the...
HK Policy Address 2024: Liquor Tax Cut Promotes Trade, Not Drinking
Hong Kong's Chief Executive, John Lee, recently announced a tax cut on high-end spirits in the city. The tax cut applies to spirits with over 30% alcohol content and an import price above HK$200....
Reforming and Improving SMEs: John Lee Urges Action in 2024 Policy Address
Hong Kong's Chief Executive, John Lee, emphasized the importance of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) taking proactive steps to improve and reform themselves during a recent TV show. He acknowledged the challenges faced by...
Chief Executive John Lee Declares Democratic Reform Settled in 2024 HK Policy Address
Chief Executive John Lee recently made a statement declaring that democratic reform is no longer a priority for his administration, as he believes that the issue has already been settled. This announcement came during...
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...
Rehousing Urged as Concern Group Disappointed with HK Policy Address 2024
A concern group in Hong Kong has expressed disappointment with the new measures announced in Chief Executive John Lee's policy address to phase out "unliveable" subdivided flats. The Concerning Subdivided Units Alliance called for...
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...
Hong Kong Policy Address 2024: Tax Cut on Premium Liquor to Boost Bar Business
The 2024 Policy Address in Hong Kong announced a tax cut on premium liquor imported with a price of over HK$200 to boost tourism and consumption of high-end food and beverages. Chief Executive John...