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Everything You Need to Know About the Policy Address 2023
During his second policy address at LegCo on 25th October 2023, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee laid out his vision for the city’s future to the public. In addition to plans for new public housing in the coming decade, Lee also unveiled new plans for talent attraction and retention. In this Pacific Prime Hong …
Zero-fee Policy to Increase Wages for Indonesian Helpers in Hong Kong
Hong Kong families are expected to pay up to HKD $6,000 (approximately USD $765) in addition to monthly wages of Indonesian helpers as Jakarta enforces the “Zero Placement Fee” policy, making employers responsible for all of their workers’ hiring fees. Forming the second-largest ethnic minority group in Hong Kong, Indonesian helpers have always been in …
Car Owners in Hong Kong Can Now Drive to Guangdong
Great news for drivers in Hong Kong. You are now allowed to enter China and will no longer be required to undergo additional security checks when you cross the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) into South China’s Guangdong Province as of July 1. It’s predicted that there will be 450,000 Hong Kong car owners who will …
Hong Kong Budget 2023: Eligible residents to receive HKD$ 5,000 to boost spending
Hong Kong’s status as Asia’s premier economic and financial hub was affected when the COVID-19 pandemic hit and the SAR fully shut its borders to outsiders. It’s no wonder the government sought to boost the economy through a number of measures, including handing out consumption vouchers to eligible residents to encourage spending. While the city-state …
How to win free tickets to Hong Kong this year
Fancy a free trip to Hong Kong? You might just be in luck! After more than two years of strict COVID-19 restrictions and a near closure of its borders, Hong Kong is finally open and eager to welcome foreign tourists back, and the city is boosting its arrival numbers by giving away 500,000 free airline …