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Hong Kong banks have set aside close to US$50 billion to extend loans to the city’s struggling SMEs. Photo: Nora Tam

Hong Kong banks pledge US$47 billion in loans for struggling SMEs

SMEs will be able to access necessary financing to cope with the city’s evolving business environment, deputy HKMA CEO Arthur Yuen says.

Hong Kong’s easing of mortgage restrictions targets ‘normality’: Paul Chan

Explainer | How can new policies help young Hongkongers stop ‘lying flat’, be homeowners?

Editorial | Speed of essence in Hong Kong push to be gold, commodities hub

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has set out several measures aimed at consolidating Hong Kong’s position as an international financial centre.

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Hong Kong housing supply to set pace of clampdown on landlords of subpar flats

Deputy financial secretary says timeline for enforcement action under proposed subdivided housing rules to be subject to public rental flat supply.

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Explainer | How does Hong Kong’s liquor tax cut work and why do some find it hard to swallow?

Drinkers with a taste for pricier spirits will benefit most from new framework, but health concerns are also top of mind.

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Hong Kong leader hopeful city will soon reap rewards of coming Beijing policies

Expansion of ‘one-trip-per-week’ visa to cover more mainland cities among moves chief executive has asked Beijing to consider.

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The chief executive says Beijing is also considering a proposal over the resumption of multiple-entry visits for Shenzhen residents. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong home-mortgage tweak creates ‘positive expectation’: Paul Chan

Analysts agree the change will spur buying, but caution a full recovery may take ‘years’ given a glut of new-home inventory.

Unrealistic to stop Hongkongers from shopping in mainland China, John Lee says

City leader says government will expand size of local events and set up photo hotspots, but calls on businesses to seize opportunities.

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Opinion | Where Hong Kong leader’s policy address fell short

From housing, SMEs and the elderly to the environment and Hong Kong’s reputation, more hard-hitting reforms and targeted policies are required.

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Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu visiting Shun Lee Estate in Kwun Tong on November 15, 2023. The public may feel that the policy address did not fully tackle the housing challenge, which remains a source of frustration for many. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong SMEs facing loan hurdles should contact Monetary Authority: John Lee

Chief executive tells public he instructed Monetary Authority to form task force with banks to deal with individual SME cases.

The finance minister has been exerting pressure on banks to ease liquidity problems faced by SMEs. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong must build up global gold trade amid competition from Singapore: John Lee

Chief executive calls for immediate action to build from ‘low base’, keep up with Singapore’s launch of vault with 500-tonne gold depository.

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Hong Kong’s leader singles out bureau for criticism in policy address

John Lee tells culture bureau to complete promised blueprint and says he will step in to monitor progress.

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Editorial | John Lee’s blueprint takes Hong Kong in the right direction, but execution is key

Time is of the essence and city’s leader must strive to deliver quickly on the promises he has made in his policy address.

Many of the measures Chief Executive John Lee announced in his third policy address may take some time to show results, given the challenging geopolitical environment and Hong Kong’s slower-than-expected economic recovery. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong to prioritise themed travel, attract high-spending visitors: John Lee

Authorities are seeking to diversify the tourism sector as well as integrate sports and culture.

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Hong Kong’s offering of horse racing has made it unique in the region as neighbouring cities such as Singapore and Macau had done away with the sport in recent years, a source says. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong’s leader unveils economic blueprint focused on reforms

In his third policy address, John Lee lays out steps aimed at transforming city’s traditional sectors while creating new areas for growth.

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Hong Kong to set up HK$10 billion I&T fund in bid to attract more market capital

Goal is to systematically build an I&T ecosystem, John Lee says in policy address.

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Hong Kong talent drive to focus on retaining 50,000 professionals each year

Chief Executive John Lee also calls for creation of more student hostels under bid to become international tertiary education hub.

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Immigration data showed that 18,100 high-earners had arrived in Hong Kong between the launch of TTPS in late 2022 and September 30 of this year. Photo: Sam Tsang

33,000 households to move as John Lee aims to tackle Hong Kong subdivided flat issue

Government intends to improve standards for city’s smallest flats but questions remain over how resettlement will be handled.

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Hong Kong extends multi-entry mainland visa for non-permanent residents to 5 years

City leader rolls out new measure aimed at boosting city’s appeal to foreign investors and reinforcing its international trading hub status.

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New HK$5,000 subsidy to help elderly Hongkongers retired on mainland

City leader says in policy address subsidy would be in addition to CSSA payment and be open to elderly residents living in designated care homes.

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Residents at an elderly home in Nansha, Guangzhou. Currently, about 500 elderly Hongkongers receive their CSSA payments over the border, a small proportion of whom were also paying to stay at a care home. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Hong Kong policy address: better chance for young people to buy subsidised flats

New measures will be implemented in the next round of sales under the Home Ownership Scheme, John Lee says.

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The Housing Authority has received an overwhelming response to its Home Ownership Scheme. Photo: Elson Li

John Lee’s plan to attract talent and money to Hong Kong

Hong Kong eases mortgage lending restrictions to jump-start market

HKMA allows buyers to borrow up to 70% of a property’s value, with the aim of reviving the market where prices have declined by 6.2% in the year’s first eight months.

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14 things you need to know about Hong Kong leader John Lee’s third policy address

New rules to eradicate substandard subdivided flats and measures to attract visitors from Middle East, Asean and mainland among highlights.

Chief Executive John Lee (centre) has delivered his third policy address. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong leader woos talent, admits subdivided flats not fixed – as it happened

Lowering of liquor tax and enforcement of 86 sq ft minimum for subdivided flats also among highlights of city leader’s third policy address.

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John Lee poses with copies of his latest policy blueprint. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong’s young people to find easier path to buying a home in policy address

Improving residents’ living conditions is expected to be a major focus of Chief Executive John Lee’s third policy address.

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Hong Kong’s John Lee says monkey deaths ‘must be contained’, vows to uncover cause

‘I hope our chemists can finish the tests as soon as possible to inform us of the cause behind these nine animals’ deaths,’ city leader says.

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John Lee
John Lee Ka-chiu, a former policeman, was elected Hong Kong's chief executive in 2022.
Born
7 Dec 1957
Industry
Politics
Job Title
Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR
last updated:
7 October, 2024
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