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A new temporary Registration of Persons (ROP) office in Kwun Tong will start operation on November 1 to process three types of identity card applications, the Immigration Department announced today. The temporary office will handle replacement of new smart ID cards for people still holding the old smart ID card after the Territory-wide ID
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The Government’s 10-year housing supply target has been set at 440,000 units, while the gross total housing demand for the period is 432,000 units. The Government released the Long Term Housing Strategy Annual Progress Report 2023 today, noting that the housing demand is based on its projection framework comprising factors such as net increase
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The Home & Youth Affairs Bureau, the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education and the Working Group on Local Community under the Constitution & Basic Law Promotion Steering Committee are launching a new round of the Basic Law Quiz Competition. The competition aims to enhance Hong Kong people’s understanding of the relationship between
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Secretary for Environment & Ecology Tse Chin-wan today exchanged views with young people at Eco Expo Asia on ways to achieve carbon neutrality. During a dialogue session, Mr Tse discussed the global impacts of climate change, Hong Kong’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality before 2050, applications of green technological innovations, and carbon reduction tips
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InnoCarnival 2023, organised by the Innovation & Technology Commission, opened today at the Science Park and will run until November 5. Under the theme “Go Smart! Go Tech! Go Green!”, this year’s event features exhibits representing local innovation and technology (I&T) achievements. Officiating at the opening ceremony, Financial Secretary Paul Chan said that
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Chief Executive John Lee has extended his congratulations to Hong Kong athletes on achieving outstanding results at the 4th Asian Para Games Hangzhou, commending their distinguished performance and sportsmanship. The Hong Kong team bagged one gold medal and one bronze today. Ng Mui-wui and Wong Ting-ting claimed triumph in the Women’s Doubles table
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Chief Executive John Lee today expressed his deep sympathy over the passing of former Premier Li Keqiang. At a media session after he appeared on a radio programme, the Chief Executive recalled the occasion 17 months ago in Beijing when he met Mr Li to receive the instrument of appointment as the sixth-term Chief
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As Chief Executive John Lee laid out his Policy Address priorities, he announced that the Government will offer a one-off cash bonus, provide priority access to housing and raise the tax-deduction ceiling for families with newborns in its quest to promote fertility and create a pro-childbearing environment. He explained that because Hong Kong’s birth
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Chief Executive John Lee today said a sufficient supply of land and housing is crucial to making Hong Kong a better place to live and work, and cited signs of improvement in the situation as he pledged to make further progress. Sufficient supplyUnveiling relevant measures in his Policy Address today, Mr Lee said inroads
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Hong Kong continues to create strong impetus for growth but must sustain its efforts in view of fierce global competition, Chief Executive John Lee said today in his 2023 Policy Address as he outlined initiatives to attract enterprises, investment and talent to Hong Kong. Mr Lee stressed that measures launched last year on each
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Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung today briefed representatives of the four civil service central consultative councils and the four major service-wide staff unions on policy initiatives relating to the civil service in the Policy Address. In addition to the briefings, Mrs Yeung wrote to civil service colleagues outlining the policy initiatives of
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The Government today launched an internship scheme offering more than 150 positions for post-secondary students at over 30 fintech companies in Hong Kong and three Mainland cities in the Greater Bay Area (GBA). Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury Christopher Hui said the GBA Fintech Two-way Internship Scheme for Post-secondary Students, an initiative
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The C40 Climate Action Seminar was held in Hong Kong today, bringing together representatives from 15 C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group cities in Asian and Oceania regions to share their climate action plans. Speaking at the seminar, Secretary for Environment & Ecology Tse Chin-wan noted the need to achieve emissions neutrality and highlighted the
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Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Kevin Yeung today congratulated Hong Kong athlete Chu Man-kai on winning a gold medal in the Badminton Men’s Singles SH6 event at the 4th Asian Para Games Hangzhou. Chu and Wong Chun-yim also won a silver medal in the Badminton Men’s Doubles SH6 event for the Hong Kong,
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The enhanced Strive & Rise Programme, which provides focused support to more secondary students from underprivileged families, began recruitment for its second cohort today. As announced in the Chief Executive’s 2023 Policy Address, the programme’s second round will involve 4,000 mentees, up from 2,800, and will be extended to cover Secondary Four students from
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Chief Executive John Lee today responded to questions on attracting talent to Hong Kong and protecting the city’s environment during a radio programme aimed at answering enquiries from the public about the 2023 Policy Address. Mr Lee was asked what measures in the Policy Address will improve the city’s competitiveness in the international labour
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The Government will publish a new version of a blueprint next year with the aim of making enhancements in various aspects to complement tourism development, Chief Executive John Lee said today. Delivering his second Policy Address at the Legislative Council, Mr Lee explained that the Government will consult the trade in formulating the Development
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Hong Kong’s overall ranking remains high in the 2023 World Justice Project Rule of Law Index as it continues to rank the sixth in East Asia and the Pacific, and attains the 23rd out of 142 places covered in the index, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government said today. In a statement in
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(To watch the full press conference with sign language interpretation, click here.) Chief Executive John Lee today said the Government made the decision to adjust the demand-side management measures for residential properties after assessing both the local situation and global factors on the property market. Elaborating on his Policy Address initiatives at a
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Chief Executive John Lee outlined a detailed plan for achieving the Government’s goal of enhancing Hong Kong’s position as a superhub for international shipping and aviation while delivering this year’s Policy Address. Apart from noting that Hong Kong is a free port characterised by fast customs clearance, high efficiency and strong international connectivity, Mr
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