Hong Kong Government
Gov't cuts quarantine period for cats and dogs imported from Macau
Gov't cuts quarantine period for cats and dogs imported from Macau
The quarantine period will be shortened to 30 days, from the current 120 days.
Gov’t extends judiciary e-Appointment services
This will enable users to apply for self-bankruptcy petitions and probate applications online.
Gov't introduces bill for remote court hearings
First reading of the bill will be on 4 December.
Gov't receives 35 EOIs for eco-transit project in East Kowloon
It aims to invite tenders in 2026 and award contracts in 2027.
Gov’t awards second operation and management contract for two LPH projects
The projects will collectively provide a total of 2,438 LPH units.
Gov’t eases mortgage measures to boost property market
The maximum loan-to-value ratio for all properties has been adjusted to 70%.
Gov’t proposes policy to reclassify compliant SDUs as basic housing units
This will allow owners of upgraded SDUs to apply for BHU recognition.
Gov’t registers 24 land transactions in Q3
The transactions realised a total land premium of $1.89b.
Gov’t amends statutory compulsory sale regime
The amendment will take effect on 6 December.
Gov't calls on businesses to use plastic alternatives as deadline nears
The regulation has driven a trend of waste reduction across sectors.
Gov’t issues three pre-sale consents for residential developments in Q3
The developments will provide 213 residential units.
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.
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