Professional Services/Legal
New bill cuts tax for assisted reproductive services
New bill cuts tax for assisted reproductive services
The tax deduction is one of the measures announced in the 2023 Policy Address to promote fertility.
Gov't updates safety code at work in confined spaces
The Labour Department will continue to conduct surprise inspections.
Mayer Brown establishes two independent law firms in HK
Mayer Brown Hong Kong LLP comprises more than 20 lawyers.
NAMI fails to meet key performance targets over five-year period
It has an average shortfall of 17 projects.
Audit reveals overcharging of elderly care residents
The overcharged was sometimes as much as $22k.
Gov’t extends judiciary e-Appointment services
This will enable users to apply for self-bankruptcy petitions and probate applications online.
Gov’t revokes license of employment agency Saiko Hong
The license was revoked after the company was convicted of overcharging commission.
Gov’t to give HK firms more power over shares, promote paperless communication
The bill will be introduced to the Legislative Council for its first reading on 4 December.
Amendment bill boosts environmental hygiene enforcement efficiency
Its first and second readings will be on 4 December.
Gov’t probes T-PARK’s exceedance of emission standards
This included the half-hourly average concentration.
Gov't introduces bill for remote court hearings
First reading of the bill will be on 4 December.
Gov’t expands GBA data contract to cover all industry sectors
It was initially applied only to banking, credit, and healthcare sectors.
Hong Kong to review civil servant childcare leave policy
Civil servants were given three-day leave.
Gov’t welcomes passage of rating bill
The new rating system is expected to generate approximately $820m in additional annual revenue.
Shipping Legislation and Rating bills set for second reading
The LegCo is also preparing to read the Hotel Tax Ordinance amendment.
HK, Sichuan discuss district governance opportunities
They also talked about youth development.
FSTB and Bloomberg establish Hong Kong Family Office Nexus
Together with Invest Hong Kong, the three will focus on four pillars.
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