I’m not sure if I am supposed to say this, but I found Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s latest policy address interesting. It was comprehensive, covered a lot of ground and was quite detailed in places, especially with regard to economic development. I have one or two quibbles, of course, but overall it was a…
Hong Kong, SAR–(Newsfile Corp. – October 17, 2024) – John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region unveiled a range of measures in his 2024 Policy Address (October 16) to inject greater vitality into the economy, focusing on both established and emerging industries. In terms of existing businesses, Mr Lee said the…
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Le Xia, Chief Economist for Asia-Pacific at BBVA, discusses Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee’s annual policy address, saying greater access to fund flows and lower interest rates will be positive for the economy. Source link
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu is doubling down on wide-ranging reforms aimed at improving the economy and people’s livelihood. His determination to overcome the prevailing difficulties and build a brighter future under the national development framework is a positive response to the aspirations of the public and the country. But the challenging geopolitical environment and…
This live blog has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Download our app to get faster notifications. Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu is delivering his annual policy address on Wednesday. He has said his policy address will focus on reforms aimed at…
So far the lost animals include the three critically endangered cotton-top tamarin (like the ones pictured here) which typically are found only in northwestern Colombia, four white-faced sakis, a common squirrel monkey and a De Brazza monkey, one of which is under observation, according to reports. Photo provided by Fully Handoko/EPA Oct. 15 (UPI) —…
Hong Kong’s leader has said his third policy address to be unveiled on Wednesday will focus on reforms aimed at enhancing the city’s development and improving people’s livelihoods. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu shared about the annual blueprint at a weekly press briefing on Tuesday, unveiling the theme of this year’s address: “Reform for Enhancing…
MACAO (AP) — Macao’s former top judge, Sam Hou Fai, was chosen as the Chinese casino hub’ s next leader in a largely ceremonial election on Sunday, setting him up to become the city’s first chief executive born in mainland China. Almost the entire election committee stacked with Beijing loyalists — 394 of 398 —…
One of life’s safer bets, as Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu delivers his third policy address next Wednesday, is that optimism will be the patriotic order of the day. In July, when he kicked off more than 40 consultation sessions in preparation for his address, Lee promised to “stand atop and look afar,…
Following Hong Kong’s pivotal wine tax removal in 2008, the city is now eyeing a similar tax break for spirits in a bid to revitalize its ailing dining and nightlife scene and position itself as a global hub in the US$730 billion spirits industry. Following Hong Kong’s pivotal wine tax removal in 2008, the city…