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Singapore

More important than ever for Singapore and Hong Kong to collaborate amid competition: PM Wong 

I will establish an independent committee to conduct comprehensive and in-depth review to reform the building work system and prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future,” says the city’s leader John Lee.
International

Hong Kong leader announces 'independent committee' to probe fire

John Lee's presentation, which lasted nearly three hours, was thin on new major initiatives including housing but went into detail on government accountability and national security.
International

Hong Kong leader pledges to boost economy, livelihoods

Hong Kong chief executive John Lee called the move “appropriate and necessary”, saying all civil servants were expected to rate security as the highest priority under the national security law.
International

Hong Kong leader says national security scrutiny of restaurants is necessary

John Lee says: “We will seize the world’s major trend of geographical diversification proactively attracting foreign companies and capital to establish Hong Kong because Hong Kong can provide security and stability to investors.”
International

Hong Kong leader vows more free trade pacts amid ‘ruthless’ US tariffs

Cargo vessels docked at Balboa Port, operated by Panama Ports Company, at the Panama Canal, in Panama City, Panama, Feb 1, 2025.
International

Criticism of Panama ports deal deserves ‘serious attention’: Hong Kong leader

In the first nine months of 2024, there were 32.6 million visitors to Hong Kong, a year-on-year increase of about 40 per cent.
Global Enterprise

Desperate for tourists, Hong Kong doles out incentives to woo visitors from mainland and beyond

The maximum loan-to-value ratio for all homes will be set at 70 per cent, allowing some homebuyers to fork out a lower down payment, says chief executive John Lee.
Property

Hong Kong to relax housing rules

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee delivers his annual policy address in the Legislative Council chamber in Hong Kong, Oct 16, 2024.
Global Enterprise

Hong Kong leader focuses on livelihood issues, positioning HK as global hub

John Lee has set his sights on boosting the economy after cementing Beijing’s authority over the former British colony with a national security law.
International

Hong Kong’s leader to focus on economy, liquor tax cut in speech

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