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Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority (HA) has outlined a series of healthcare reforms and infrastructure developments following the release of the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030) and the Chief Executive’s 2026 Policy Address. The measures focus on expanding public hospital capacity, reducing waiting times, strengthening […]

Hong Kong has outlined a series of maritime and port development measures under its First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development (2026–2030) and the Chief Executive’s 2026 Policy Address. The initiatives aim to strengthen the city’s role as an international maritime centre through green shipping, digital transformation and higher value-added maritime services. According to […]

Hong Kong’s Immigration Department has launched the “Go Hong Kong” mobile application, allowing eligible frequent visitors to complete enrolment for the e-Channel service before arriving in the city. The new digital process enables travellers to use their smartphones to verify their identity and submit enrolment details remotely, with the aim of streamlining immigration clearance procedures […]

Hong Kong’s 2026 Policy Address sets out a broad programme of economic and social reforms aligned with the city’s first Five-Year Plan for 2026-2030. Announced by Chief Executive John Lee on 16 September 2026, the agenda focuses on talent development, industrial growth, international co-operation and public services. The measures include new education and healthcare initiatives, […]

Hong Kong’s Communications Authority (CA) has endorsed a series of communications and broadcasting measures outlined in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development (2026–2030) and the Chief Executive’s 2026 Policy Address. The initiatives focus on advancing next-generation communications infrastructure, supporting 6G development in the Greater Bay Area, streamlining […]