Hong Kong Government
CLP Power addresses recent power outage in New Territories
Voltage dips and power interruptions have been reported.
Hong Kong police to initiate anti-scam alerts
This follows the expansion of its scam intervention scheme.
Gov’t launches action plan for maritime and port sustainability
The plan will focus on four areas.
Gov’t approves 10 building plans
The approved plans are for residential, commercial, and industrial developments.
Gov’t heightens penalty for illegal car-hailing activities
New measures include increasing the maximum fine and term of imprisonment for violators.
Gov’t to amend land redevelopment bill
The amendment will expedite the consolidation of property interests.
Gov’t implements NSL amendment
The amendment seeks to avoid national security risks.
Gov’t expands elderly service network
About 140 private residential homes will now provide day respite services.
Hong Kong students outperform peers in scientific and mathematical literacy
Students ranked 4th and 7th in the respective categories.
HK greenlights foreign gains tax bill
The government will implement the refined FSIE regime on 1 January 2024.
HK signs cooperation pact with Beijing
The parties will cooperate in 11 areas.
Gov’t inks food products pact
The agreement will cover three major food categories.
Online and telephone fraud cases reach 21,097 in 9M23
The current figure already surpassed the total number of cases in 2022.
Hong Kong sets aside US$30b for decarbonisation initiatives
Its goal is to achieve carbon neutrality before 2050.
Application for Guangdong-Hong Kong Technology Cooperation Funding Scheme opens
Application period ends on 12 January 2024.
Gov’t names new representatives to APEC Business Advisory Council
The new representatives will end their term on 31 December 2025.
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