Internet influencers, celebrities among 2,000 invited to Hong Kong in tourism drive in 2023, sparking questions on cost to taxpayers
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HK Plans Focused, Effective Use of Resources in Budget: Chan: Hong Kong plans to be more focused and effective in using limited public resources when facing a ...
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China's 5% GDP goal is 'attainable' but it won't be easy, says Hong Kong's financial secretary
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Quick Glance: China Sets Ambitious 2024 Economic Target
- China has set a growth target of around 5% for this year and announced measures to boost the economy.
- Additional measures to address the slow recovery from the pandemic were introduced.
- Challenges include the property crisis, high youth unemployment, and the threat of deflation.
Hong Kong Budget Expected to Ease Property Curbs, Boost Tourism to Aid Economy: Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan will look this week to cement the city’s ...
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Hong Kong scraps property taxes to revive marketThe finance hub has axed three major property transaction taxes in a bid to revive its depressed housing ... Show more
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Hong Kong welcomed over 11 million visitors in first quarter, finance chief Paul Chan says, more than double last year’s figures
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Hong Kong boy, 14, prosecuted over illegal advertising for smoking products as part of clampdown
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Bonds issued by the government will not be used to cover recurrent costs, Secretary for Finance Paul Chan has said, after his predecessor warned that the ... Show more
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Quick Glance: New TV Show Promotes Hong Kong as Welcoming City
- A local broadcaster has launched a Tourism Board-supported TV show to promote Hong Kong as a welcoming city.
- Called 'Undercover Service Squad,' the show aired on HOY TV, showcasing the 'sincere attitude' of business owners.
- Simon Wong, chairperson of the Quality Tourism Services Association, praised the program for highlighting high-quality services in the city that could benefit customers, businesses, and society.
- Hong Kong aims to revitalize the tourism sector by hosting monthly fireworks and drone shows, as well as promoting outdoor activities like hiking and cycling.
Hong Kong gov’t to cut funding for 59 major NGOs after 2 years of billion dollar budget deficits
hongkongfp.com/2024/03/08/hong-kong-govt-to-cut-funding-for-59-major-ngos-after-2-years-of-billion-dollar-budget-deficits/
HELP to tackle cybersecurity skills gap: Bridging the cybersecurity skills gap in Asean is a vital aspect of organisational environmental ...
thestar.com.my/news/education/2024/03/03/help-to-tackle-cybersecurity-skills-gap
Review: Cat Power offers Bob Dylan's home-state fans a visionary tribute in St. Paul
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Explainer: Why Hong Kong is constitutionally obliged to balance the books: Hong Kong has long been renowned for its huge fiscal reserves and prudence in public ...
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Hong Kong budget 2024-25: which Hong Kong high earners are going to be forking out more on salaries tax?
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Hong Kong Budget 2024: Artificial islands project delayed, finance chief Paul Chan says, but will go ahead
hongkongfp.com/2024/02/28/hong-kong-budget-2024-artificial-islands-project-delayed-finance-chief-paul-chan-says-but-will-go-ahead/
9 reasons why Gracelands in Tunbridge Wells was a legendary night out: Hen nights, stag dos, celebrations, Christmas work dos, or just a night out - people kept ...
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EXCLUSIVE: Leaders at Davos focused on Hong Kong business landscape not Article 23 national security law, finance chief Paul Chan says
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Hong Kong Won’t Impose Departure Tax, Says Finance Chief: Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan said he has no plans to impose a departure tax on residents ...
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Hong Kong may take ‘years’ to reach surplus, finance chief Paul Chan says: It may take “a few years” for the Hong Kong government to turn a profit ...
hongkongfp.com/2024/01/08/hong-kong-may-take-years-to-reach-surplus-finance-chief-paul-chan-says/
Hong Kong may have to brace for volatility amid challenges in 2024, financial secretary says
cnbc.com/2023/12/07/hong-kong-may-have-to-brace-for-volatility-in-2024-financial-secretary.html
Hong Kong to cut costs, finance minister Paul Chan says, as possibility of continuing deficit ‘cannot be ruled out’
hongkongfp.com/2023/12/18/hong-kong-to-cut-costs-finance-minister-paul-chan-says-as-possibility-of-continuing-deficit-cannot-be-ruled-out/
EXCLUSIVE: ‘High uncertainty’ ahead for Hong Kong in coming year, finance chief warns, but authorities will remain ‘alert and vigilant’ to market situation
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3244379/serious-uncertainties-ahead-hong-kong-coming-year-finance-chief-warns-authorities-will-remain-alert
Hong Kong may face over HK$100 billion fiscal deficit, finance chief Paul Chan warns
hongkongfp.com/2023/10/27/hong-kong-may-face-over-hk100-billion-fiscal-deficit-finance-chief-paul-chan-warns/
Hong Kong to record higher-than-expected deficit due to shrinking income from stamp duties, land sales: Paul Chan
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3239318/hong-kong-record-higher-expected-deficit-year-shrinking-income-stamp-duties-land-sales-hurts-public
Firms already in Hong Kong among those drawn by gov’t push to boost tech sector; up to 80% from mainland China
hongkongfp.com/2023/10/05/firms-already-in-hong-kong-among-those-drawn-by-govt-push-to-boost-tech-sector-up-to-80-from-mainland-china/
Clara Chan, once called ‘goddess’ for her role in Cathay Pacific rescue, is the new boss of Hong Kong’s version of Temasek
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Hong Kong to ease property cooling measures amid falling prices? Finance chief Paul Chan offers strongest hint yet
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Hong Kong has launched a nightlife campaign to “boost its night-time economy”, financial chief Paul Chan had said, amid a weaker than expected economic growth ... Show more
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Hong Kong has not ruled out lowering stamp duty on securities trading, finance chief says after earlier warning move could backfire
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Hong Kong’s Stock Market Liquidity Task Force to Meet This Week: Hong Kong’s stock-market liquidity task force will hold its first meeting this week to study ...
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Hong Kong’s Lee Plans Task Force to Boost Stock Market Liquidity: Hong Kong will set up a task force to look into ways to boost stock market liquidity ...
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As fewer mainland Chinese tourists visit Hong Kong for shopping, finance chief says city must maintain ‘momentum’
hongkongfp.com/2023/08/14/as-fewer-mainland-chinese-tourists-visit-hong-kong-mostly-to-shop-finance-chief-says-city-must-maintain-momentum/
Quick Glance: Hong Kong's Population Reaches 7.5 Million, Close to 2019 Levels
- Hong Kong's population increased by 2.1 percent from mid-last year to June this year, according to provisional government figures.
- Many Hong Kong residents who stayed abroad during the epidemic have returned to Hong Kong, while some mainland and overseas individuals have also been admitted to Hong Kong through various schemes.
- Hong Kong's population is expected to reach 8.19 million by mid-2046, the government said.
- The government has launched various talent attraction and labor importation schemes to drive future population growth in the next two decades.
Hong Kong to launch night bazaars, organise more conferences and exhibitions to drive economic recovery...
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HK$17 billion Hong Kong business boost and 4,000 new jobs trumpeted by finance secretary Paul Chan
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Recovery of Hong Kong’s aviation industry in sight, Paul Chan says, as city pursues new air service deals...
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Hong Kong to fine-tune mortgage limits for first-time homebuyers: Hong Kong plans to "fine-tune" the maximum size of mortgages available to first-time homebuyers ...
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Hong Kong will release up to HK$2,000 worth of consumption vouchers on Sunday.
Another round of consumption vouchers totalling HK$5 ... Show more
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Hong Kong Sets Up Task Force for Web3 Development: Hong Kong wants to be a Web3 hub , Financial Secretary Paul Chan said.
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Learning from failure and success: SOME say failure is a lesson for success. It gives us deep insight and helps us to be resilient.
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Hong Kong will release the remaining HK$2,000 worth of consumption vouchers on July 16, Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced at a Monday press conference ... Show more
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Right time for Hong Kong to invest in Web3 digital economy, finance chief says despite volatility and...
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Hong Kong ‘determined’ to be a regional hub for green tech and finance, city’s Paul Chan says
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Hong Kong unveils budget, promising 'abundant opportunities' as city recovers: Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan struck a positive tone on Wednesday as ...
cnbc.com/2023/02/22/hong-kong-budget-economy-business-and-support-measures-covid-recovery.html
Hong Kong Finance Chief Warns of Challenges From Fiscal Deficit: Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan warned that a fiscal deficit will present an obstacle to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-02-19/hong-kong-finance-chief-warns-of-challenges-from-fiscal-deficit
Hong Kong’s Budget Dilemma Is How to Revive City And Cut Deficit: Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan faces a tough task this week as he unveils a budget ...
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Finance chief Paul Chan tried skateboarding for the first time last week, as he sought to promote urban sports development laid out in his 2023 budget ... Show more
Hong Kong Budget Aims to Restore Its Status as a Financial Hub
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Hong Kong Jockey Club must make a fair contribution to city’s budget: Notwithstanding objections from the Hong Kong Jockey Club, the city’s recently unveiled ...
hongkongfp.com/2023/03/11/hong-kong-jockey-club-must-make-a-fair-contribution-to-citys-budget/
How a lone voice of dissent over the Hong Kong budget rattled the finance chief: One of the delights of the annual budget talkfest is that the Financial ...
hongkongfp.com/2023/03/03/how-a-lone-voice-of-dissent-over-the-hong-kong-budget-rattled-the-finance-chief/
Hong Kong hands out cash, cuts duties in budget despite larger deficit: Hong Kong will issue vouchers worth HK$5,000 ($637) per person to all adults in 2023 ...
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No more masks by April? Hong Kong finance chief’s ‘end of season’ comment: Financial Secretary Paul Chan takes questions on radio programme, but most callers ...
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3211334/no-more-masks-april-hong-kong-finance-chief-raises-hopes-saying-city-will-drop-unpopular-covid-rule
Hong Kong Budget: HK$15bn of green bonds to be issued, $220m allocated for new-energy transport
hongkongfp.com/2023/02/24/hong-kong-budget-hk15bn-of-green-bonds-to-be-issued-220m-allocated-for-new-energy-transport/
Hong Kong must tighten belt in ‘post-Covid era,’ finance chief says ahead of annual budget
hongkongfp.com/2023/01/31/hong-kong-must-tighten-belt-in-post-covid-era-finance-chief-says-ahead-of-annual-budget/
Heads of int’l banks, business elites and SCMP chief join gov’t task force to promote Hong Kong reopening
hongkongfp.com/2023/01/30/heads-of-intl-banks-business-elites-and-scmp-chief-join-govt-task-force-to-promote-hong-kong-reopening/
Hong Kong’s finance chief floats tax break for families with foreign helpers: Government would also have to decide whether concession would apply to families who ...
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3208308/hong-kongs-finance-chief-floats-tax-break-middle-class-families-foreign-domestic-helpers
Another round of e-vouchers unlikely to revive Hong Kong economy: expert: Finance minister Paul Chan has yet to decide whether to issue fresh round of ...
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3207848/another-round-consumption-vouchers-unlikely-revive-hong-kong-economy-without-external-stimulus
Hong Kong’s economy could face ‘difficulties’ but recovery looms: finance chief: ‘I think as we enter the second quarter, the strength of recovery should be much ...
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3207710/hong-kongs-economy-could-face-some-difficulties-first-quarter-recovery-sight-city-finance-chief-says
Exclusive: Hong Kong to attract Middle East companies with promotion drive: finance chief
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3207316/hong-kong-attract-middle-east-companies-aggressive-promotion-drive-citys-finance-minister-says
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan has met with political and business leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland ... Show more
Hong Kong to launch global charm offensive as city returns to normality: Senior officials to pay more visits to other countries to attract investment and talent ...
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Hong Kong legal clerk accused of perverting course of justice in drug trafficking case intends to plead guilty
hongkongfp.com/2023/01/03/hong-kong-legal-clerk-accused-of-perverting-course-of-justice-in-drug-trafficking-case-intends-to-plead-guilty/
Hong Kong economy ‘likely to gather steam’ but challenges remain: Paul Chan: Paul Chan says a main goal of his 2023-24 budget, to be delivered on February 22 ...
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