SCMA visits Hungary to promote development opportunities in GBA The Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Erick Tsang Kwok-wai, and the Commissioner for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Ms Maisie Chan, are currently on duty visit to Hungary to promote the development opportunities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area…
Cross-boundary passenger traffic estimation and arrangements for Easter festive period The Immigration Department (ImmD) estimates that around 6.04 million passengers (including Hong Kong residents and visitors) will pass through Hong Kong’s sea, land and air control points during the upcoming Easter festive period (from April 17 to 21). The ImmD, in consultation with the Shenzhen…
SLW’s speaking notes on labour, manpower development and retirement protection policy areas tabled at LegCo Finance Committee special meeting Following are the speaking notes of the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, on labour, manpower development and retirement protection policy areas tabled at the special meeting of the Legislative Council (LegCo) Finance Committee…
CLN KraneShares Key News Mainland China and Hong Kong markets were closed overnight to celebrate the Ching Ming Festival (“Tomb Sweeping Day”). This is the day when Chinese families visit the tombs of their ancestors to clean the gravesites and make offerings. It is important to note that with China’s markets closed overnight, the natural…
HKSAR Government expresses strong disapproval of US’s imposition of so-called reciprocal tariff on products of Hong Kong The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) today (April 3) expressed strong disapproval of and discontent with the United States (US)’s imposition of the so-called reciprocal tariff as well as its elimination of the duty-free…
Speech by SCST at Hong Kong Football Festival 2025 Press Conference Following is the speech by the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, at the Hong Kong Football Festival 2025 Press Conference today (March 31): Miss Rachel Carroll (Managing Director of TEG Sport), Mr Pui Kwan-kay (President of the Football Association of…
Speech by FS at Wealth for Good in Hong Kong Summit Gala Dinner Following is the speech by the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, at the Wealth for Good in Hong Kong Summit Gala Dinner today (March 26): Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Good evening. What a pleasure it is to be here again with…
Millions of visitors choose Hong Kong as their ultimate getaway, drawn by its unique blend of breathtaking coastal scenery, lush greenery, and a dynamic cityscape just a stone’s throw away. With its long-standing commitment to green tourism, Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) offers visitors enticing insights about the city’s spectacular hiking trails, outlying islands and…
CLN KraneShares Key News Asian equities mostly followed Wall Street lower overnight, except for Mainland China and Hang Seng Tech, as the Philippines and Singapore were hit the hardest. Yesterday’s market tantrum in the U.S. and China’s subsequent gains overnight, though Hong Kong was nearly flat overall, highlight the diversification benefits of owning China. Were…
CLN KraneShares Key News Asian equities were mixed but mostly lower overnight as the Philippines and Japan outperformed while Thailand and Hong Kong underperformed. Both Hong Kong and Mainland China underperformed the region and lost some of their strong gains from last week. However, Mainland investors bought the dip in Hong Kong intensively, pouring nearly…