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Letters

Given the vaccination programme in Hong Kong, why can’t we relax the restrictions on aircrew, some of whom still need to undergo a 21-day quarantine? Our restrictions only benefit competing airports and hurt everyone working in Hong Kong’s aviation industry as well as our importers and exporters.
Meanwhile, our stock exchange has been the cornerstone of Hong Kong’s economy, but instead of lowering the stamp duty on stock transactions to stay competitive, our government has increased it, which may divert away funds that would otherwise have come to us.
Can the government please focus instead on setting better discipline on how listed companies should be run and allowed to trade in the market? Compared to the US market, Hong Kong’s listing regulations still have a way to go.
Since we are returning to a pro-government administrative system, which has helped Hong Kong to be successful in the past, I hope more of our talented businesspeople can participate in governance and drive greater success for the city.S. Yam, Mid-Levels





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Hong Kong economy

Government should not be undermining Hong Kong’s business strengths

Pedestrians walk past the Exchange Square complex which houses the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, on March 23. Instead of a stamp duty increase, the government should look at tightening listing regulations. Photo: Bloomberg

Why Hong Kong trumps Shanghai and Shenzhen despite raising tax on stock trades

People walk past an electronic display showing the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong’s Central district on February 26. Photo: AFP

Why Hong Kong’s stock exchange should not raise the profit requirement for listing on its main board

A man walks past an electronic board showing the Hong Kong stock index on March 2. A functioning capital market should offer access to a diverse range of issuers. Photo: AP 

It’s time Hong Kong got a US sanctions-busting stock index

Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam wearing a face mask speaks during a press conference in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. Lam says social distancing measures will be tightened as cases of the coronavirus continue to surge, with a ban on nighttime dining and more businesses ordered to close. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

‘Vaccine hesitancy’ stopping Hongkongers from getting jabs, but experts warn it will delay easing of Covid-19 restrictions

Experts warn Hongkongers’ reluctance to get vaccinated could delay the easing of social-distancing restrictions. Photo: K. Y. Cheng

Mona Tsang* rushed to get vaccinated so she could visit her new granddaughter in mainland China. Photo: May Tse

People's travel plans appear to play a part in whether they get vaccinated, as well as in their choice of jab. Photo: K. Y. Cheng

Government officers receive their Covid-19 jabs at a community vaccination centre. Photo: Sam Tsang

Dr Sarah Borwein says media reports of deaths and adverse reactions following vaccinations sow undue fear in the general public. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Opinion


With 21-day quarantines hurting aviation and a rise in stamp duty dampening stock market competitiveness, perhaps more businesspeople should join governance



With 21-day quarantines hurting aviation and a stamp duty increase dampening stock market competitiveness, perhaps more businesspeople should join governance.


Hong Kong aviation

Hong Kong Stock Exchange

Hong Kong stock market

Letters | Government should not be undermining Hong Kong’s business strengths

With 21-day quarantines hurting aviation and a rise in stamp duty dampening stock market competitiveness, perhaps more businesspeople should join governance