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Construction and Inland Revenue Bills up for second reading
The Stablecoins, Ozone Layer Protection, and Private Columbaria Bills will be introduced.
HA appoints members to new reform committee
The committee will be chaired by Henry Fan Hung-ling.
HK's gross national income rises by 4.2% YoY to $899.6b in Q3 2024
Mainland China contributed 40.3% of its primary income inflows.
Gov't seeks feedback on proposed amendments to Food Adulteration Regulations
The public can submit their views on the proposals via email or post until 16 February.
Gov't strengthens oversight of residential care homes operations
The Social Welfare Department updated the Code of Practice in October.
Almost 80% of mainland China, HK employers prioritise employee upskilling
Investors also reject choosing between workforce investment and artificial intelligence.
Gov't to adopt Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework to enhance transparency
It plans to begin automatic exchanges under the framework by 2028.
Hong Kong REIT’s current regulations hinder market growth
H-REITs operate under a unit trust structure leading to capital-raising challenges.
Strong household demand drives HK’s mini storage services
44% of operators expect rental and profit growth of 5% to 10% over the next years.
HK Express launches Hualien route
To meet Chinese New Year demand, the airline will operate seven flights per week for two weeks.
HA sets priority orders for house scheme applications
The results are available on the HOS webpage.
Customs, FedEx ink MOU to streamline cargo clearance
It aims to improve customs clearance efficiency for cross-border shipments.
Manufacturing industrial production down 0.1% in Q3
The producer price index for manufacturing industries increased by 3.2%.
Gov’t sets new rules on merchant shipping fees
Shipping companies may get a refund if they have registered more than one eligible ship.
CSD to fully implement new visitors service
The articles will be directly delivered to the correctional institutions by the supplier.
Manulife Hong Kong partners for cashless medical services
The cashless services cover day-case surgeries at all United Family Hospitals.
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