Hong Kong’s John Lee rejects suspension mechanism idea for labour import scheme

Hong Kong’s John Lee rejects suspension mechanism idea for labour import scheme

Hong Kong’s leader has ruled out introducing a suspension mechanism for the city’s labour importation scheme or fining employers for abusing the policy, amid calls to further tighten labour rules to mitigate rising unemployment in some sectors. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Sunday that the city was undergoing an economic transformation, but locals…

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Hong Kong environment chief says voluntary green measures better given economy

Hong Kong environment chief says voluntary green measures better given economy

Hong Kong’s environment minister has cautioned against using mandatory measures to advance green policies given challenges the city faces arising from geopolitical tensions and economic transition, as he unveiled plans for the next phase of the ban on single-use plastics. Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan said on Saturday the government would carry out…

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