Hong Kong Government
New language proficiency rules for English and Putonghua teachers
New language proficiency rules for English and Putonghua teachers
The new rules will take effect in SY 2024-2025.
Hong Kong sets GBA mediator standards, requires training
Applicants must also have at least three years experience as a mediator.
Gov’t assures better business environment under new national security ordinance
The public consultation on the law received 98.6% positive responses.
Gov’t rolls out a new round of GSH flats for sale
Over 2,500 units will be available in this exercise.
Gov’t to enact new national security ordinance on 23 March
The measure focuses on three objectives.
Yuen Long Town Lot No. 545 up for sale via tender
The tender starts on 15 March 2024 and ends on 28 June 2024.
Gov’t approves gazettal of national security bill
The government aims to accelerate the passing of the bill.
Gov’t announces tax concession plans
The tax concessions will benefit over 2m taxpayers and 3m properties.
Gov’t to expand the scope of mentorship programme
The programme will now cover 4,000 mentees.
Gov’t proposes a $500b borrowing ceiling for bond schemes
The government will move the resolution to the legislative council on 17 March.
Gov’t to launch over 5,000 flats for sale under 2024-25 programme
The land sales programme comprises eight residential sites.
Passport applications reach record high in 2023
The government received more than 1.45 million passport applications last year.
Gov’t to relax the 'continuous contract' labour requirement
Workers under such a contract must only work 68 hours in 4 weeks.
Gov’t OKs stamp duty amendment bill
The amendment will adjust to the demand-side management measures for residential properties.
Gov’t to commence sale of rehousing estate units on February
The rehousing projects will provide around 6,700 flats.
Govt launches internship programme for over 50s
The programme offers internships across 20 industries.
Gov’t enhances protocols for drugs containing codeine
Buyers of such drugs will have to register personal information upon purchase.
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