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.
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 Economy Set to Be Focus of John Lee’s Policy Speech
Hong Kong’s leader is expected to lay out a policy agenda focused on boosting the city’s economy during his third annual address on Wednesday, including a potential cut to a liquor tax.
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
Hong Kong policy address: John Lee eyes family office incentives, changes to IPO rules and investment scheme
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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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