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- 2026-08-30 regulatory Legislative Council president Starry Lee seeks an extended session for a joint debate on the policy address and the city's first five-year plan. source
- 2026-07-28 regulatory Hong Kong leader John Lee indicated that a by-election to fill a legislative seat vacated by William Wong Kam-fai is a lower priority than preparing for three major polls over the next 18 months. source
- 2026-07-06 regulatory Hong Kong's Legislative Council may review and tighten its code of conduct for members following a lawmaker's arrest for alleged drink-driving and failing to report an accident. source
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Hong Kong's 'AI city brain' to avoid personal data use, privacy concerns addressed
Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee has assured the public that the proposed "AI city brain" will not access personal data and will not violate privacy. He addressed concerns raised in the Legislative Council, emphasiz…
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Hong Kong leader pledges building reforms after fatal fire
Hong Kong's leader, John Lee, has announced plans to reform the city's building maintenance regulations following a fatal fire in Tai Po. These reforms include a legal study to criminalize bid-rigging in maintenance pro…
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Hong Kong launches its first five-year development plan
Hong Kong is developing its first five-year plan, aiming to integrate with and serve the nation's overall development strategy. This initiative, led by the government, was completed in under a year, a significantly fast…
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Hong Kong LGBTQ+ rights stall a year after equality bill veto · 1 source tracked
One year after the Legislative Council of Hong Kong rejected a bill aimed at protecting LGBTQ+ rights, individuals in Hong Kong continue to advocate for legal recognition of same-sex partnerships. Despite a previous rul…
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Hong Kong to mandate cooling-off period for beauty, fitness contracts by 2027
Hong Kong is preparing to introduce a mandatory seven-day cooling-off period for prepaid beauty and fitness contracts by mid-2027. The proposed legislation aims to protect consumers from potentially unfair sales practic…
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Hong Kong Medical Council rejects proposed complaint handling time frames
The Hong Kong Medical Council has rejected a government proposal to establish target time frames for handling complaints. In a written submission to the Legislative Council, the council stated that such time frames are …
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Hong Kong targets biomedicine powerhouse status in 5-year plan
Hong Kong has outlined its first five-year plan, aiming to become a leading hub for biomedicine. This initiative emphasizes enhanced medical technology and healthcare collaboration within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao G…
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Hong Kong official proposes 5-year plan for home ownership
Starry Lee, the president of Hong Kong's Legislative Council, has proposed making home ownership a key objective within the city's upcoming five-year plan. She suggests achieving this by reinstating a tenant purchase sc…
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Disgraced HK lawmaker William Wong faces 4 charges including dangerous driving
Former Hong Kong lawmaker William Wong is set to face four charges, including dangerous driving and driving under the influence of alcohol. The charges stem from an incident in July where Wong allegedly crashed his car …
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Hongkong Post faces HK$2.9B loss, seeks future amid declining mail volumes
Hongkong Post is facing significant financial challenges, accumulating HK$2.9 billion in losses over the past eight years. The Legislative Council of Hong Kong has approved a HK$4.6 billion capital injection to sustain …
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Hong Kong subdivided flat registration hits 42.5% amid ownership hurdles
Hong Kong has seen a 42.5% registration rate for subdivided flats as the initial "early bird" phase of new housing regulations concluded. Observers attribute the slower-than-expected uptake to complexities in verifying …
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Hong Kong, Singapore compete for fund managers with tax breaks, property impact minimal
Hong Kong and Singapore are intensifying their competition for financial talent and capital through tax incentives for fund managers. Hong Kong is proposing changes to tax rules on carried interest, while Singapore has …
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Hong Kong lawmakers to debate policy address and 5-year plan in extended session
Hong Kong's Legislative Council president, Starry Lee, is requesting an extended session in early October for a joint debate on the city's annual policy address and its first five-year plan. The aim is to allow lawmaker…
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Hong Kong lawmaker urges firms to expand beyond US amid visa pause
A Hong Kong lawmaker is advising local companies to diversify their international operations by expanding into the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Central Asia. This recommendation comes in response to potential geopol…
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Hong Kong to unveil first 5-year plan and policy address Sept 16
Hong Kong is set to release its inaugural five-year plan alongside its annual policy address on September 16. This combined release aims to clarify how the strategic five-year plan will guide the policy address's implem…
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Hong Kong court allows final appeal for 11 jailed opposition figures
A Hong Kong court has approved a final appeal for 11 jailed opposition figures convicted of conspiracy to commit subversion. The Court of Appeal identified five legal issues of significant importance concerning the boun…
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Hong Kong Election Committee nominations set for October, vote in November
Hong Kong will hold nominations for its Election Committee from October 7 to 20, with elections for 982 of the 1,500 seats scheduled for November 22. This committee is responsible for selecting the city's chief executiv…
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Hong Kong tourism sector calls for action as visitor spending plummets
Hong Kong's tourism sector is urging for new strategies to boost visitor spending, which has fallen 44% below its 2018 peak. Lawmaker Perry Yiu highlighted that tourists now prioritize experiences over shopping, advocat…
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Hong Kong sees 44% rise in fatal traffic accidents, 63 dead in H1 2026
Fatal traffic accidents in Hong Kong increased by 44% in the first half of 2026, resulting in 63 deaths compared to 43 in the same period of 2025. The majority of these fatal incidents involved commercial vehicles, ofte…
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Hong Kong ride-hailing driver test sees over 1,000 sign-ups
Hong Kong has seen a strong initial response to its new combined test for taxi and ride-hailing drivers, with over 1,000 applicants registering on the first day. This initiative by the Transport Department aims to strea…