55 h. ago Private hospital in limbo after Hong Kong clinic’s HK$400,000 debt: lawmaker

Chan Hoi-yan also says government needs to address ‘loopholes’ in legislation as Alliance Medical Group could be ‘tip of iceberg’.

Economics

62 h. ago Hong Kong doesn’t need lawmakers who have to be reminded to do their job

Amid a budget crisis and questions over government costs, the fact rules are needed to get legislators to turn up and vote is astonishing.

Society

4 d. ago National Palace Museum in Taiwan struggles with tourist numbers amid cross

Opposition lawmaker questions massive drop in visitors from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau.

Politics

8 d. ago Rule by executive order: Trump’s power grab leaves official Washington gasping to keep up

One hundred days into president’s second term, US capital has been thrown into chaos responding to sweeping actions that may not be legal.

Politics

8 d. ago Trump’s executive order power grab leaves official Washington gasping to keep up

One hundred days into president’s second term, US capital has been thrown into chaos responding to sweeping actions that may not be legal.

Politics

8 d. ago 4 former Hong Kong lawmakers freed after years in prison under a Beijing

4 former Hong Kong lawmakers freed after years in prison under a Beijing-imposed security law  ajc.com

Events

2 w. ago Boost Hong Kong’s Airport Express ridership by improving connectivity: lawmakers

Legislators call for linking service to high-speed rail and Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, keeping cheaper fares to AsiaWorld-Expo.

Society

2 w. ago Hong Kong must become global supply chain hub to navigate US trade war: experts

Head of Hong Kong Chinese Importers’ and Exporters’ Association and lawmaker say city must strengthen supply chain services, support businesses.

Events

2 w. ago Hong Kong must become global supply chain hub to navigate US trade war: lawmakers

Head of Hong Kong Chinese Importers’ and Exporters’ Association and lawmaker say city must strengthen supply chain services, support businesses.

Events

3 w. ago Use tax revenue from basketball betting to fund Hong Kong sports, lawmakers say

Government hopes regulating basketball betting will claw back HK$90 billion in turnover lost to illegal gambling operators.

Politics

3 w. ago Hong Kong lawmakers urge clarity on fee waivers under new healthcare charges

Many elderly residents are unclear about their inclusion under the new policy’s safety net, Kitson Yang says.

Politics

3 w. ago Hong Kong lawmakers query need to spend HK$200 million on border health checks

But Director of Health Dr Ronald Lam defends annual expenditure as necessary for early warning system and to ‘safeguard the southern gateway of China’.

Economics

3 w. ago Improve transport services at Hong Kong geopark to support tourism: lawmakers

Call to action from lawmakers follows minister brushing aside similar suggestions and stressing importance of conservation over development.

Society

4 w. ago US lawmakers urged to ‘pull back from the brink’ over Hong Kong trade office bill

Beijing issues warning after US politicians revive bipartisan Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Certification Act.

Society

4 w. ago Hong Kong lawmakers concerned over 52% increase in coming Legco election spending

Constitutional affairs chief Erick Tsang defends additional resources while lawmakers question whether they will guarantee high voter turnout.

Politics

4 w. ago Hong Kong lawmakers concerned over 52% rise in spending for coming Legco election

Constitutional affairs chief Erick Tsang defends additional resources while lawmakers question whether they will guarantee high voter turnout.

Politics

4 w. ago US lawmakers reintroduce bill that may close 3 Hong Kong trade offices in US

Bill would amend State Department’s annual review to require president to explain why HKETOs should retain or lose diplomatic privileges.

Society

last month Hong Kong lawmakers question need for 3 new roles in Chief Executive’s Office

Planned recruitment of two information officers and driver will cost taxpayers HK$2.66 million annually in total.

Society