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Chief Executive John Lee (centre) has delivered his third policy address. Photo: Eugene Lee

14 things you need to know about Hong Kong leader John Lee’s third policy address

New rules to eradicate substandard subdivided flats and measures to attract visitors from Middle East, Asean and mainland among highlights.

‘Studying in Hong Kong’ brand to boost demand for student housing

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Hong Kong’s John Lee woos foreign talent, money, surprises with home loan cut

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Hong Kong stock losses extend to 3 days as investors await stimulus details

Chinese developers surge in advance of housing ministry briefing, while Hong Kong property stocks rise on policy to raise borrowing limit.

People sit in front of Exchange Square, the building housing the Hong Kong stock market, on October 8, 2024. Photo: EPA-EFE

Hong Kong’s young people to find easier path to buying a home in policy address

Improving residents’ living conditions is expected to be a major focus of Chief Executive John Lee’s third policy address.

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Hong Kong policy address to prioritise livelihoods, city’s development: John Lee

City leader also says annual blueprint guided by some 9,500 written opinions and views gathered in the past three months.

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Letters | Hong Kong’s liquor tax must not be cut in haste

Readers discuss the importance of due process in any policy change, a vision for a green economic transition, and ensuring public rental flats serve those in need.

People enjoy a night out at a bar in Hong Kong’s Central district in November 2022. Industry groups are calling for the tax on hard liquor to be lowered to spur the city’s economy. Photo: Sam Tsang

Exclusive | Hong Kong’s Covid facility to be reinvented as youth creativity base

Source says city leader to also target synergy between new Kai Tak venue and Hong Kong Stadium, which is being reviewed over its future use.

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Hong Kong must promote responsible drinking if it cuts liquor tax: lawmaker

While Simon Lee notes trade benefits, former assistant director of health Dr Regina Ching says relaxing liquor tax will be ‘regressive’ for city.

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Exclusive | Lee to promise better meds, bigger biomed pie for Hong Kong in policy address

Post learns city leader likely to devote part of annual policy address to latest biomedical developments at Lok Ma Chau Loop.

Hong Kong aims to become a biomedical innovation hub. Photo: Shutterstock

Editorial | Policy address will be a litmus test for Lee in challenging times

Hong Kong leader’s midterm speech will have to meet the expectations of not only the city’s residents but also those of the central government.

​Hong Kong leader John Lee is expected to roll out measures to boost city’s status as international financial, trade and maritime centre in his thhird policy address. Photo: SCMP/ Sam Tsang

Exclusive | Hong Kong to fire up IT fund to lure more co-investors for start-ups

One option available is for government to stop investing in start-ups directly and put money instead into venture capital funds, copying mainland approach.

Exclusive | Hong Kong leader to deliver third policy address, how will it differ this time?

Hong Kong leader expected to roll out measures to boost city’s status as international financial, trade and maritime centre while also seeking to lift economy.

Outside In | It’s been grim for Hongkongers. Lee’s policy address must address that

After almost four years of adversity, the fragile economy needs support and many remain stressed and sceptical about prospects.

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A homeless man in Yau Ma Tei on October 5. Chief Executive John Lee should take careful note of Oxfam’s latest report on poverty and inequality in Hong Kong. Photo: Nora Tam

Hong Kong leader to consider more SME help amid rising business closures

Chief executive meets SMEs before next week’s policy address to gauge views of businesses under pressure from ‘economic transitions’.

Data from the Companies Registry indicated a growing trend of businesses shutting down over the last two years – 88,232 in 2022, 94,002 for last year and 76,707 in the first eight months of 2024. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Hong Kong must step up promotion of ‘new quality productive forces’: John Lee

Hong Kong should follow the country in developing high-end smart manufacturing, John Lee says on visit to Productivity Council.

Hong Kong’s economy needs help. What can John Lee do?

City leader should prioritise tapping into emerging markets, diversifying the economy and amplifying Hong Kong’s attractiveness, observers say.

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Beijing hints at plans to boost Hong Kong economy a week before policy address

Beijing’s top office overseeing Hong Kong drops hint in commentary published over weekend as it urges city to play to its strengths.

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Beijing has also described Hong Kong’s economy as increasingly vibrant and dynamic. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Hollywood, UK-based creative agencies tapped to publicise Hong Kong policy address

Firms, talent featured in government video tout city’s access to mainland China market and opportunities it brings.

Hong Kong’s John Lee to hold first town hall meeting ahead of policy address

Initiative is part of city leader’s pledge in July to gather public views on growing economy and improving livelihoods.

Hong Kong political parties call for spirits tax overhaul ahead of policy address

DAB and New People’s Party call for changes to spirits tax, saying move will bolster city’s status as hub for selling, auctioning liquor.

Hong Kong currently has a 100 per cent levy on any liquor with an alcohol strength of more than 30 per cent. Photo: Sam Tsang
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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu will deliver his third policy blueprint on October 16. His focus is expected to be on rejuvenating the ailing economy while heeding calls to address livelihood issues with bold reforms.
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