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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu will deliver his inaugural policy address on October 19, where he is expected to announce several “groundbreaking” measures, including on housing and talent. There will be immediate moves to boost the pandemic-pummelled economy as well as long-term policies to chart new growth. Revisit last year's policy address here.
Value for money is paramount if there is to be greater public-private cooperation, even if it entails more government spending.
- City leader appeals to public to make their concerns known as he works on October’s blueprint for next year
- 30 consultation sessions will be held to canvas public opinion on most pressing concerns
Looking after elderly, severely ill family members and children with special needs can take its toll.
Readers discuss the Greater Bay Area youth employment subsidy scheme, and the growing reach of Nato.
Environmentalists warn of a one-year hiatus where residents will find it difficult to handle recyclables before enforcement of waste charging scheme in 2023.
Scheme recognises qualifications of non-locally trained doctors from 50 overseas medical schools, allowing them to work in city without licensing exam.
Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun says he will ask the Minimum Wage Commission to look at the existing mechanism can be made more efficient.
Government may be able to build bigger flats when it dominates land supply and has accelerated development procedures, Winnie Ho says.
Lee says city has entered ‘new era’ despite retaining some coronavirus restrictions and reaction at Apec conference was encouraging.
Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn says government ‘not excluding studying individual fringes of country parks’, but sites are not easy land grabs.
Executive Council convenor happy to see government is ‘righting the wrong’ by introducing a new curriculum.
Dr Pang Fei-chau, a clinical associate professor at the University of Hong Kong’s faculty of medicine, took up the role on Monday.
Secretary for Education Christine Choi also says ‘room for improvement’ in how schools oversee patriotic activities, despite many institutions being ‘very professional’.
Former health secretary says successful primary care will see fewer patients going to hospital
Readers discuss gaps in the policy address’ plans for transport, and the impact of soaring private car ownership on air quality.
Readers discuss the government’s plans to connect with young people, highlight how the ‘let it rot’ trend on the mainland resonates with Hong Kong youth, and argue for a less status-oriented attitude to work
Hong Kong stock exchange reaching out to Saudi oil giant Aramco, Financial Secretary Paul Chan tells the Post during week-long tour of region.
But heads of American and European, Australian chambers of commerce say Hong Kong must further relax travel restrictions to entice talent.
Authorities will launch a public consultation exercise in two months before getting a better idea of estimated budgets and project timelines.
Hong Kong’s Labour and Welfare Bureau will also work on boosting city’s competitiveness.
Chief Executive John Lee says building homes on edges of country parks not currently under consideration, calling it ‘controversial’ and more difficult to develop.
