Hong Kong TV licences renewed for 12 years as Mandarin allowance doubles
Cantonese general channels can carry Mandarin for up to 4.8 hours a day, while national education gains a separate weekly hour.
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Government weighs job safeguards for postal staff facing two-year contracts
Proposals include priority hiring for other government jobs and keeping an original post during a transfer trial.
New civil service appraisal scheme covers about 41,000 staff in first phase
The first phase covers 100 grades, with staff able to challenge assessments and a wider rollout planned after two appraisal cycles.
Hong Kong plans three-stage route for building disputes in 2027
District councillors would broker early talks before professional mediation and legal action, alongside proposed safeguards for major-repair votes.
Hong Kong plans more mainland zero-carbon power as electricity agreements near 2033 expiry
Tse Chin-wan says zero-carbon energy could make up 60–70% of Hong Kong’s energy mix by 2035, with a new cable and receiving station planned.
Hong Kong officials await fire report before deciding on accountability measures
The report could lead to direct discipline or a further inquiry, depending on whether it identifies individual misconduct or wider institutional problems.
Tax waiver covers Wang Fuk Court owners, residents and people who died in the fire
The order covers remaining 2024/25 tax and 2025/26 liabilities across four tax categories and will be submitted to the Legislative Council on 14 October.
Election Committee poll receives 696 nomination forms in three days
The period closes on 20 October, with polling scheduled for 22 November.
Hong Kong lawmakers pass non-binding motions on five-year plan and Policy Address
After three days of debate, members questioned employment support, economic targets and safety oversight in building repairs.
Our Hong Kong Foundation proposes mainland specialist care for retirees
It cites a growing older population in Guangdong and survey findings that many prospective Greater Bay Area retirees struggle to access specialist care.
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