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Government House in Hong Kong to Open to the Public on the 8th of This Month
Hong Kong China News Agency, November 1st. The Hong Kong SAR Government announced on the 1st that Government House will be open to the public on the 8th. Government House is a declared monument with an elegant architectural style. Currently, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR, Leung Chun-ying, resides and works there.
Hong Kong Business Community Should Gain an In-depth Understanding of the 13th Five-Year Plan and Seek Business Opportunities
Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR Government, John Tsang, stated in a blog post on the 1st that prioritizing innovation in the 13th Five-Year Plan is not an empty political slogan, but carries significant practical meaning.
The number of "social enterprises" in Hong Kong has doubled in seven years
The Secretary for Home Affairs of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Lau Kong-wah, stated on the 1st that social enterprises (SEs) have been steadily developing in Hong Kong. The number of SEs has increased from approximately 260 in 2008 to over 520 currently, achieving a remarkable growth of 100%.
Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board Suggests Simplifying the Application Process for Visiting Hong Kong
On the 30th, the Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Lin Jianyue, stated in Hong Kong that in the first eight months of this year, the number of mainland tourists visiting Hong Kong with a single-entry "Individual Visit" visa decreased by 7.7% year-on-year, with a trend of further decline. He suggested that Hong Kong simplify the application process for mainland tourists applying for a visit visa, such as allowing online applications for visas for mainland tourists holding electronic passports, in order to attract more mainland visitors.
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HKSAR Government Declares Three Historic Buildings as Statutory Monuments
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region announced on the 23rd that the Antiquities Authority (the Secretary for Development) has declared the Signal Tower at Blackhead Point in Tsim Sha Tsui, the Race Course Fire Memorial in So Kon Po, and the façade of the Old Mental Hospital in Sai Ying Pun as statutory monuments under the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance. The relevant notice was gazetted on the same day.
China Eastern Airlines and China Airlines Join Forces to Strengthen and Expand the Hong Kong Market
China Eastern Airlines, headquartered in Shanghai, and China Airlines from Taiwan, along with their airline alliance organization, SkyTeam, opened a VIP lounge covering an area of over 1,000 square meters at Hong Kong International Airport on the 27th.
Hong Kong May Include ETF Products in the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect
Regarding the development status of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the Hong Kong Financial Development Council, in its latest report, calls for Hong Kong to promote the development of the ETF business through various measures, including incorporating ETFs into the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and mutual recognition of funds, as well as expanding product varieties and simplifying product approval processes through cross-border listings, to help Hong Kong regain its leadership position in the ETF market in the Asia-Pacific region.
"London-Hong Kong Connect" May Make Hong Kong a Futures Trading Center
According to media reports, Charles Li, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), recently stated that he is studying the launch of the "London-Hong Kong Connect" as a significant part of Hong Kong's connectivity. He hopes that the "London-Hong Kong Connect" will ultimately enable Hong Kong to become a futures trading center.