John Lee
More important than ever for Singapore and Hong Kong to collaborate amid competition: PM Wong
There is “healthy competition” between Singapore and Hong Kong, but in an increasingly fragmented world, it is “more important than ever” that the two cities connect and collaborate, Prime Minister La...
Hong Kong leader announces 'independent committee' to probe fire
John Lee says reforms would be needed in safety, supervision, construction and maintenance standards
Hong Kong leader pledges to boost economy, livelihoods
[HONG KONG] Hong Kong leader John Lee pledged on Wednesday (Sep 17) to boost the city’s economy, improve livelihoods and cement its role as an international centre, unveiling measures including develo...
Hong Kong leader says national security scrutiny of restaurants is necessary
[HONG KONG] Hong Kong will toughen screening of catering premises for potential violations of national security, which civil servants should accord top priority in deciding on licence approvals, the c...
Hong Kong leader vows more free trade pacts amid ‘ruthless’ US tariffs
The city is in negotiations for investment agreements with Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh and Peru
Criticism of Panama ports deal deserves ‘serious attention’: Hong Kong leader
[HONG KONG] Hong Kong leader John Lee on Tuesday (Mar 18) said that criticism of city conglomerate CK Hutchison’s sale of its Panama Canal ports deserved “serious attention”, after Beijing authorities...
Desperate for tourists, Hong Kong doles out incentives to woo visitors from mainland and beyond
Measures include free or discounted public transport, free admission to museums and art spaces, and half-price movie tickets
Hong Kong to relax housing rules
The Hang Seng Properties Index rose as much as 3.9% after chief executive John Lee announced the relaxed mortgage rules
Hong Kong leader focuses on livelihood issues, positioning HK as global hub
HONG Kong’s leader kicked off his annual policy address on Wednesday with pledges to reform shortcomings including reducing wait times for public housing as authorities focus on livelihood issues and ...
Hong Kong’s leader to focus on economy, liquor tax cut in speech
HONG Kong’s leader will make bolstering the economy a priority in an annual speech this week, using it to lay out an agenda that includes a potential cut to a liquor tax and possible measures to stren...
