74 m. 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

6 d. 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

6 d. 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

8 d. 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

8 d. 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 w. ago 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

2 w. ago Hong Kong lawmaker calls for support of city’s Web3 sector after Tron founder flags fraud

The call comes after cryptocurrency mogul Justin Sun denounced alleged ‘loopholes’ in Hong Kong’s trust regulations.

Politics

2 w. ago Proposed Hong Kong smoking ban could lead to billions lost in tax revenues: lawmaker

Legislator Edward Leung argues tax earnings could be lost as smokers shift to illicit cigarettes, with no major reduction in smoking rate.

Economics

2 w. ago Proposed Hong Kong smoking ban could lead to billions lost in tax revenue: lawmaker

Legislator Edward Leung argues tax earnings could be lost as smokers shift to illicit cigarettes, with no major reduction in smoking rate.

Economics

2 w. ago Hong Kong may lose billions in tax revenue over smoking restrictions: lawmaker

Legislator Edward Leung argues tax earnings could be lost as smokers shift to illicit cigarettes, with no major reduction in smoking rate.

Economics

3 w. ago Hong Kong lawmakers question if landlords will register subdivided flats

Under proposed law to improve quality of flats, landlords would need to pay HK$1,000 registration fee, obtain licence and hire professionals for inspections.

Politics

3 w. ago ‘Don’t frivolously criticise’ CK Hutchison’s port deal, Hong Kong lawmaker says

Executive Council member Jeffrey Lam says many critics are not even familiar with deal’s terms.

Politics

4 w. ago Hong Kong lawmakers call for simpler fee waiver process under healthcare reform

Hospital Authority chief says applications will be made available via the HA Go mobile app, which legislators also suggest.

Politics