Hong Kong Government
Govt to raise protection limit of Deposit Protection Scheme
Govt to raise protection limit of Deposit Protection Scheme
The protection limit will be increased by $300,000.
Gov’t, ASTRI partner for enhanced immigration service
Technology developed by ASTRI will be used to improve work efficiency.
Gov't seeks feedback on revised Private Columbaria Ordinance
The public can send feedback until 2 June.
Health department greenlights Nefecon for adult IgAN Patients
Hong Kong is the fourth jurisdiction that approved the use of Nefecon.
Gov’t names new Airport Authority chairman
He will succeed Jack So.
Hong Kong updates financial account information exchange list
It removed nine jurisdictions and welcomed 11.
Mong Kok health check centre faces investigation over professional standards
Authorities reinforce healthcare regulatory rules after suspected medical ordinance violation.
Government allows plastic use for pre-packaged food, takeaways
The exception applies to products in supermarkets and department stores.
Gov’t extends tender period for sale of charging station lots
It was extended by three more weeks.
Gov’t suspends contractors from tendering following fatal Sha Tin incident
Future and tender exercises that are not yet completed are covered by the suspension.
Gov't partners with Tianjin for aircraft leasing advancement
The parties aim to establish an aircraft leasing and financing platform.
Hong Kong enforces waterworks amendment to curb overcharging
Failure to comply without a valid reason incurs a $10,000 fine.
Dentistry graduates to undergo mandatory internship programme
The mandatory internship programme will start in 2025.
About 60 partnerships sign for HK-Shenzhen I&T Park
Of the agreements, 24 are new companies that are just setting up or expanding in Hong Kong.
Gov’t registers 8 land transactions in 1Q24
The transactions are worth $437m.
Govt grants 6-month grace period for disposable tableware rules
The government will inspect 40,000 eateries and establishments during the adaptation period.
Hong Kong to boost green and digital cooperation with Singapore
Singapore is Hong Kong's largest trading partner in SEA.
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