Hong Kong pushes reforms to spark economic growth, cut liquor duties
Hong Kong's leader pledged on Wednesday to reform and revive the economy and financial markets including slashing liquor duties, while seeking to improve dire living conditions for the city's poorest.
Here Are the Winners and Losers From Hong Kong’s Policy Address
Hong Kong’s property developers, brokerages and retailers are poised to benefit from the chief executive’s policy address as the government relaxes mortgage rules and expands a plan to attract wealthy immigrants.
Highlights of Hong Kong Leader John Lee's Third Policy Address
Hong Kong leader John Lee delivered his third annual policy address on Wednesday with pledges to reform shortcomings focusing on livelihood issues, positioning the city as a global hub. Some of the highlights include: - Measures to deepen reform include building an international gold trading market,
Hong Kong policy address seen pivoting from security to economic growth
Hong Kong is expected to announce measures to boost the city's economy in its annual policy address on Wednesday, including slashing liquor tariffs, as it seeks to revive the financial hub which has been struggling to recover since the pandemic.
Hong Kong policy address: maximum loans for all properties eased to 70%, big boost for higher-end homes
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Hong Kong's Policy Address: Key Reforms to Enhance Livelihoods and Economic Growth
In his annual policy address on Hong Kongs Chief Executive John Lee outlined crucial reforms aimed at addressing pressing issues and enhancing residents livelihoods. This marks Lees third policy address
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Live: Hong Kong Policy Address 2024
Chief Executive John Lee is at the legislature setting out priorities for the city, as he delivers the 2024 Policy Address. Stay turned to HKFP for updates and reactions throughout the day. This year’s address comes amid ongoing economic difficulties and weak domestic consumption that have hit many businesses across different sectors in the city.
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