Legislative Council of Hong Kong
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Hong Kong civil servants await 'attractive' pay rise amid economic concerns
Hong Kong's civil service chief, Ingrid Yeung, has promised a "reasonable and attractive" pay adjustment for civil servants once the economy and public finances stabilize. This comes after the legislature approved a 2% …
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Hong Kong to reform Medical Council for faster complaint handling
Hong Kong is planning to reform its Medical Council to expedite complaint handling and increase transparency. Proposed changes include increasing the proportion of lay members to over one-third and making the timelines …
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Hong Kong reports 91 suspected student suicides over 3 years
Authorities in Hong Kong have reported 91 suspected student suicides between 2023 and 2025. The majority of these cases involved secondary school students, with boys accounting for approximately 59% of the total. The Ed…
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Ride-hailing giants back Hong Kong's 10,000 permit cap
Ride-hailing companies Amap and Didi Chuxing have expressed support for Hong Kong's plan to cap the number of ride-hailing permits at 10,000. This proposed cap is part of a new regulatory regime intended to balance dema…
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Hong Kong pilot scheme allows full home conversion for rural tourism
Hong Kong is launching a pilot program in two villages, Ho Sheung Heung and Yin Kong, allowing residents to convert their entire homes into tourist-focused businesses like restaurants, guest houses, and shops. This init…
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Hong Kong plans eased cross-border resource flow with Shenzhen
Hong Kong is planning to ease the flow of data, materials, and capital between its Northern Metropolis development and Shenzhen. A pilot program is slated to launch this year within the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science …
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Hong Kong mandates health checks for commercial drivers aged 65+
Hong Kong is implementing new mandatory health checks for commercial drivers aged 65 and older, aiming to enhance road safety. The government plans to lower the age threshold for these checks from 70 to 65 and will shor…
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Hong Kong to enhance ride-hailing data security for national safety
Hong Kong's transport authorities are exploring secure data storage solutions for ride-hailing platforms in anticipation of new regulations set to take effect in August. The primary focus is on safeguarding user data an…
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Hong Kong proposes new rules to define national security cases
Hong Kong's government is proposing new legislation to clarify the scope of national security cases. The amendments introduce a classification system for offenses that endanger national security, allowing the chief exec…
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Hong Kong construction sites to implement smoking ban from July 17
Hong Kong is implementing a ban on smoking at all construction sites starting July 17th, following a deadly fire. Contractors must take "all reasonable steps" to enforce the ban, which includes measures like installing …
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Hong Kong Council President Urges Officials to Respect Lawmakers' Dissent
Hong Kong Legislative Council president Starry Lee has called on government officials to show more respect for lawmakers' dissenting opinions. She noted that public policies inherently have both advantages and disadvant…
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Hong Kong lawmakers demand faster rehousing for subdivided flat tenants
Hong Kong lawmakers are urging the government to expedite the rehousing process for tenants displaced by the elimination of subdivided flats. While the Housing Bureau plans to reserve 180 transitional flats for short-no…
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Hong Kong lawmakers to visit Beijing for tech sector tours
Hong Kong lawmakers are planning a significant trip to Beijing in July, involving all 90 members for a "national affairs study visit." The week-long itinerary includes seminars, meetings with central authorities, and to…
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Hong Kong proposes ride-hailing regulations, favors market forces
Hong Kong's Transport Bureau is considering new regulations for ride-hailing services, following enabling legislation last October. The bureau believes that market forces, along with existing fees and licensing, should …
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Hong Kong approves tax relief; Hengrui Medicine advances drug trials
Hong Kong's Legislative Council has approved a bill to implement tax relief measures, including one-time tax reductions and increased deductions, which will be reflected in taxpayers' assessments for the 2025/26 and 202…
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Hong Kong to ban new EVs with electronic-only door handles by 2027
Hong Kong will ban new electric vehicles that feature only electronic door handles, aligning with a new mandatory standard from mainland China. This regulation, set to take effect from 2027, aims to enhance safety by en…
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Hong Kong lawmakers to visit Beijing for first time since 1997 handover
All 90 members of Hong Kong's Legislative Council will travel to Beijing for a week-long visit from July 19-25. This marks the first time the entire legislative body will visit the capital since the 1997 handover. The t…
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Hong Kong lawmaker Judy Chan receives mild warning for traffic offense
Hong Kong lawmaker Judy Chan received a written warning from the Legislative Council's Supervisory Committee for driving on the wrong side of the road. The committee determined her misconduct was not severe and was a fi…
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Hong Kong lawmakers propose fee and prize caps for claw machines
Hong Kong lawmakers are proposing regulations for claw and pinball machines, including caps on game fees at HK$5 and prize values at HK$300. These measures aim to address concerns about "deceptive" designs that make win…