Hong Kong Government
Gov’t approves gazettal of national security bill
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.
HK OK's 9 building plans in November
In the same month, the government received 2,950 reports of unauthorized building works.
Gov’t introduces new measures to bolster financial ties with China
These measures will also benefit Hong Kong’s status as an international financial centre.
Gov’t appoints 19 members to new tourism committee
The new members will serve the committee until December 2025.
Registered non-HK companies rise 2.02% YoY
There are 14,826 non-Hong Kong companies registered in the region by the end of 2023.
Gov't to sell 2,359 green form GSH flats
Sizes of flats under the scheme range from 26 sqm to 60 sqm.
Isolation facilities to be used for Hong Kong-Shenzhen I&T Park
The lands used were formerly housing community isolation facilities.
Commentary
Progressive rating system to impact mid-to-luxury residential properties in Hong Kong