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Experts say meeting between Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs and private sector leaders represents ‘explicit’ call to action.
Real estate companies have been asked to support city by bidding on projects related to mega developments such as Northern Metropolis, minister says.
Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office head meets real estate tycoons and tells them to ‘recognise their responsibilities’.
Bill allowing president to close city’s trade missions has passed House and could become tool for Trump to negotiate with China, experts say.
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Hong Kong economy will inevitably be hurt as the US is likely to raise tariffs on Chinese goods and toughen tech policies, academic says.
Former consul general Kurt Tong also urges Hong Kong government to change Americans’ tainted perceptions about the city through advocacy.
Sam Hou-fai says talk with Xi showed Chinese president’s solid understanding of city’s challenges, including healthcare and urban renewal.
Seven-time champion arrived in Hong Kong amid plans by UK to abolish non-domicile tax status as part of revenue shake-up.
Labour chief Chris Sun says he understands director of immigration used personal ties to facilitate seven-times world champion’s move to city.
Remote employment will be accepted on condition that they earn HK$1.2 million a year and pay income taxes in the city.
Immigration authorities and Chinese embassy working with family of woman who dies in parasailing accident on island of Phu Quoc.
New arrangement at four border checkpoints will replace current five-working-day waiting time, but no implementation date set.
Understanding the Basic Law and China’s constitution provides historical context of city’s transition from British to Chinese rule, Paul Lam says.
Sung held leadership roles in academia for most of his career and founded the Hong Kong Progress and Perfection Research Institute.
Police Commissioner Raymond Siu says burglary-related losses down 48 per cent in first nine months of year.
Parents prefer city’s education system for being less competitive and stressful than on the mainland.
‘People will again notice that the natural foundation of Hong Kong is actually quite spectacular,’ Young Ng says.
Aims of talent trawl questioned as arrivals grab insurance sales jobs to stay in city, but some say move reflects ‘reality’ of current economy.
Police say fight broke out outside public toilet in Yuen Long at 5.31pm last Thursday.
Security chief says 33,000 applicants with foreign passports still awaiting approval, while those who earlier received permit ‘greatly welcomed’ measure.
John Lee issues warning after earlier unveiling plans for ‘Study in Hong Kong’ campaign to promote city as global tertiary education hub.
City leader says penalties create deterrent effect against misconduct as authorities continue to combat shady practices in industry.
Anthony Cheung also says Hong Kong struggling to appeal to investors because it has been ‘projecting an image of a national security city’.
In his third policy address, John Lee lays out steps aimed at transforming city’s traditional sectors while creating new areas for growth.
Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office says Sam’s election fully reflects wide recognition of his character, philosophy, abilities and style.
Former Court of Final Appeal president has support from legal sector heavyweights, but questions remain about line-up for ministerial team.
Sam Hou-fai also encourages playing on city’s connections with Portuguese-speaking countries to bolster competitiveness against Hong Kong.
More than 330,000 people line Victoria Harbour to watch fireworks, but drone show cancelled due to GPS interference.
‘We will strictly implement a new gaming law to regulate the industry and ensure its healthy, orderly development,’ Sam Hou-fai says.
Post learns meetings with British officials might be on the cards for finance chief as he leads tech-focused delegation to Europe.
