Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung Ho Poi-yan – Charm

A care team member (front) helps a resident move her belongings from Wang Chi House of Wang Fuk Court on May 15. The building was the only block left largely unscathed in last year’s deadly Tai Po fire. Photo: Sun Yeung

Opinion | Who benefits from the ‘significant improvement’ in Hong Kong’s finances?

3 months ago04 mins

It’s that time of the year again – tax season, so don’t forget to fill out your return. It’s also the time of the year when the Hong Kong government decides on pay rises for its civil service staff of over 170,000. There’s a well-established system for deciding on pay rises. It includes the pay…

Which Hong Kong government departments get budget boosts while others face cuts?

6 months ago02 mins

Hong Kong’s innovation and technology (I&T), intellectual property and investment promotion departments will receive budget increases of at least 10 per cent in the coming financial year, even as the government moves to curb recurrent spending, while the environmental branch and public broadcaster face sharp cuts of 70 and 28 per cent, respectively. The Home…