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The Democratic Party held the anniversary dinner at two separate venues on Saturday evening. Photo: Jeffie Lam

Hong Kong’s Democratic Party hosts banquet after several forced cancellations

Police officers appear at opposition party’s 30th anniversary celebrations, but leave without making any arrests.

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Hong Kong moves to restrict business use of medical terms such as ‘clinical’

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Hong Kong to speed up inclusion of ‘space oil’ in dangerous drugs law

Hong Kong minister says goal to retain only 50,000 talent a year will be met

Government does not intend to ‘babysit’ talent but rather help them settle in Hong Kong by providing them with opportunities, labour chief Chris Sun says.

Hong Kong’s talent trawl has been expanded to retain 50,000 professionals a year. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong may add more voting sites near border for mainland-based residents

But constitutional affairs chief Erick Tsang says authorities have no plans to revise voting laws to allow Hongkongers to vote outside city.

Need for HK$700 million gallery on prime Hong Kong site questioned

Government plans to set up a gallery on Wan Chai waterfront to showcase major projects such as Northern Metropolis.

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Hong Kong holds off privacy law revamp over concerns of impact on businesses

Privacy watchdog says stakeholders feel stiffer penalties over data breaches ‘should be done carefully amid lukewarm economic climate’.

Calls for the reform of the city’s privacy law have mounted following a spate of data breaches in recent years. Photo: Shutterstock

Hong Kong to open part-time job market to non-local undergraduates

Authorities are looking to tackle manpower shortage by opening up employment opportunities previously reserved for postgraduate students.

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.

Plan for HK$336 million Chinese culture centre in Hong Kong gets initial nod

Chinese Culture Experience Centre expected to receive about 80,000 to 90,000 visitors annually on completion in 2028.

Two old blocks of Whitfield Barracks were converted into the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre in 2005. Photo: Chong Fat/Wikimedia Commons

Hong Kong builders owe ‘HK$290 million in unpaid wages, subcontractor fees’

Hong Kong Construction Industry Employees General Union says HK$70 million is owed in unpaid wages and benefits.

Salaries will be frozen for most construction workers because of the sluggish economy. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong lawmakers call for contingency plans after mega drone show cancelled

Ionospheric interference, mainly caused by solar storms, forces cancellation of two drone shows for National Day celebrations.

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Editorial | Cut red tape to reduce costs of construction in Hong Kong

Spiralling expense and occasional delays of civil engineering projects risk damaging the competitiveness of Hong Kong.

Hong Kong must up its game on ‘mega-events’, sports sector lawmaker says

Lawmaker Kenneth Fok says most of the city’s mega-events are regional or district activities rather than top-tier ones.

Hong Kong events such as Mid-Autumn lantern carnivals may not attract tourists, a lawmaker says. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong government lambasts UK’s ‘despicable’ 6-month monitoring report on city

Strongly-worded statement defends city’s ‘law-based governance’ and rejects British claim that China fell short on commitment to Joint Declaration.

A billboard in Quarry Bay promotes the Beijing-imposed Hong Kong national security law in 2020. Photo: Sun Yeung

Hong Kong, Beijing slam US advisory on security law as ploy to hurt economy

China’s foreign ministry arm in the city also demanded Washington lift all sanctions and stop its interference of local affairs.

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Hong Kong to screen out ‘undesirable’ travellers, says residents not affected

Authorities say the system, which will take a year to be implemented, will alert them of passengers such as potential asylum seekers.

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Hong Kong judges deny plea to spare AbouThai founder jail time in subversion case

Three-judge panel says request from defendant turned prosecution witness Mike Lam ‘unrealistic’ given gravity of his offence.

A panel of three judges has denied a request from Mike Lam, founder of a Thai grocery chain, to receive community service in lieu of prison time. Photo: May Tse

New batch of Hong Kong subsidised flats ‘good deal’ even with lower discount

More than 7,000 subsidised flats to be offered at a 30 per cent discount to market prices under Home Ownership Scheme.

Chinese University of Hong Kong picks ex-Legco administrator as vice-president

Institution’s governing council appoints Kenneth Chen to serve three-year term following special meeting on Monday.

Deng Xiaoping’s one country, two systems path for Hong Kong – a work in progress

Hong Kong analysts and experts discuss how Deng Xiaoping’s policy approach to the city has changed amid protests, pandemics and economic changes.

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Hong Kong top talent scheme should have age limits, target sectors: lawmakers

Lawmakers raise suggestions after Chief Secretary Eric Chan reveals government wants to broaden Top Talent Pass Scheme.

Chief Secretary Eric Chan (fourth from right) speaks to attendees of a talent mentorship programme at the Hangzhou National Archives of Publications and Culture. Photo: Handout

Ex-Legco secretary general tipped for senior job at Chinese University of Hong Kong

Source says Kenneth Chen, who held Legco role since 2012, being considered for vice-presidency job, after previous incumbent sacked last December.

Have Hong Kong lawmakers become ‘yes men’ under ‘patriots-only’ Legco?

Analysts say line ‘unclear’ for lawmakers trying to keep government in check, while also cooperating in overhauled legislature.

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Hong Kong leader John Lee set to make third Asean trip in 2 years

High-level delegation will include officials, lawmakers, business chamber heads and representatives from various sectors.

The 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations accounted for nearly 13 per cent of Hong Kong’s external merchandise trade last year. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong smart and green mass transit system on track with HK$262.5 million deal

Highways Department signs consultancy agreement with Arup-AIS Joint Venture consortium, expects to invite tenders for construction in 2026.

Traffic congestion at the Kwun Tong Bypass. The Highways Department said trains in the new transport system were likely to be driverless. Photo: Winson Wong

Bird in the hand a headache for Hong Kong as officials hunt for home for emu

Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department says no one has come forward to claim big flightless bird as search for new home continues.

Hong Kong sellers’ threshold for redevelopment of old buildings cut to as low as 65%

Development minister Bernadette Linn hopes measures will take effect in mid-December, rejects concerns that move only benefits developers.

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Legislative Council of Hong Kong
The Legislative Council of Hong Kong is made up of 70 members who debate and pass bills. Half of the Legco members are directly elected by voters in geographical constituencies and the remaining 35 members are returned by 29 functional constituencies.  The next elections will be held in September 2020.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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