The asset declarations of Hong Kong’s newest ministers have emerged nearly two months after the pair assumed their roles, despite an official guideline stipulating that disclosures must be made within 14 days. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui disclosed that she owned a flat for leasing purposes, while Secretary for Transport and…
The installation of surveillance cameras in all Hong Kong taxis will help drivers and passengers handle disputes and will not intrude on personal privacy, an industry leader has said. Hong Kong urban taxis and New Territories taxis. File photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. The government on Monday said all taxis in the city will be required to…
Newly appointed transport minister Mable Chan has said she will prioritise residents’ travel needs in designing a regulatory framework for Hong Kong’s growing ride-hailing industry, earning praise from a lawmaker for having the “right attitude” in her approach. Chan also acknowledged on Saturday that ride-hailing services were popular with residents, whereas the city’s taxi licensing…
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s firing of two ministers and replacing them with new faces is part of a gambit to minimise any damage to his government’s standing and even secure decisive short-term wins on the tourism and aviation fronts as emphasised by Beijing, analysts said. They also said his move on Thursday…
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s firing of two ministers and replacing them with new faces is part of a gambit to minimise any damage to his government’s standing and even secure decisive short-term wins on the tourism and aviation fronts as emphasised by Beijing, analysts said. They also said his move on Thursday…
Hong Kong’s tourism and transport ministers have set the record for briefest stints at the top before being fired, with their sackings coming less than 2½ years since taking office. The firings take to eight the number of ministers who have been sacked from their roles over the course of five administrations since the city’s…
Hong Kong’s leader had planned to dismiss his tourism and transport ministers earlier this year due to their poor performance and inability to steer sectors seen as crucial to the city’s reputation and economic growth, government insiders have revealed. But Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu held off to ensure his administration projected a strong image…
Hong Kong’s leader had planned to dismiss his tourism and transport ministers earlier this year due to their poor performance and inability to steer sectors seen as crucial to the city’s reputation and economic growth, government insiders have revealed. But Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu held off to ensure his administration projected a strong image…
Hong Kong’s culture and transportation ministers have been sacked, by recommendation of Chief Executive John Lee, state news agency Xinhua has reported. Ex-Secretary for Transport and Logistics Lam Sai-hung. File Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Lam Sai-hung has been replaced by Mable Chan, the permanent secretary for the bureau. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung…
Hong Kong’s leader has fired his tourism and transport ministers, Kevin Yeung Yun-hung and Lam Sai-hung, in an unexpected move, a national news agency has said. According to Xinhua News Agency, the State Council approved the move on Thursday based on the recommendation of Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu to replace the secretary for culture,…