Hong Kong Government
HKSAR and Beijing sign cooperation agreement on industrialisation efforts
HKSAR and Beijing sign cooperation agreement on industrialisation efforts
The agreement will also promote cooperation in industry and information technology.
Gov't introduces 5% concessionary tax for IP development
The initiative aims to stimulate the commercialisation of IP.
HK implements advance flight info system to boost border control
A rollout phase will be implemented to allow over 100 operators to connect to the system.
Hong Kong reappoints RTHK chairman of the board
Five incumbent members of the board were also reappointed.
Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou sci-tech cluster remains 2nd globally
The cluster filed 2,303 Patent Cooperation Treaty applications per 1 million inhabitants during 2019 to 2023.
Gov’t suspends Causeway Bay restaurant Food Business Regulation breach
This will be until 7 September.
Gov’t approves 12 building plans in June
The approved plans are for residential, commercial, and industrial developments.
Hong Kong warns consumers on toilet roll brands that may clog drains
Four toilet paper brands were found to have a high tendency to clog drainpipes.
InvestHK projects 47% rise in Belt & Road companies’ presence in 2024
In H1 2024, 15% of newly-expanded firms in Hong Kong were from Belt and Road economies.
Govt launches new funding scheme to subsidise industrial site development
The scheme offers companies up to $45m in funding for three projects.
Gov’t to use North Lantau HKICC site for AsiaWorld-Expo expansion
Medical equipment, furniture, and consumables will be transferred to public hospitals.
Gov’t approves 14 building plans in May
The approved plans are for residential, industrial, commercial, and community service developments.
Gov’t addresses food waste recycling bin disruption
The government requested an incident report within seven days to prevent recurrence.
Gov’t to intensify implementation of safe construction measure
Over 100 prosecutions against duty holders were taken out as at 31 May.
Culture Bureau restructures CreateHK to enhance the arts and creative sectors
It is now called the Cultural & Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA).
Possible ban on flavoured cigarettes will not affect tourism: gov’t
Authorities emphasise that Hong Kong visitors go to the city not to smoke.
Hong Kong and Shanghai signs talent exchange deal
This aims to promote two-way flow of talent.
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