Recent news
Latest items of recent news relevant to Hong Kong as reported in our fortnightly newswire ‘Dernières nouvelles’.
Hong Kong/Belarus: Visa-free regime
Passport holders from Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and Belarus are now able to enjoy 14 days’ visa-free facility to visit each other’s country …
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Hong Kong: MPF offset mechanism
No final decision has so far been made on the abolition of the facility for employers to offset severance pay against their past contributions to an employee’s Mandatory Provident Fund. The government has set a deadline to achieve agreement for the end of February – but this reform has received much resistance from local employers.
Hong Kong: A two-tiered profits tax system adopted
A tax reform currently before the legislature would designate a company’s first HK$2M gross profit as subject to a 50% corporation tax reduction …
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HongKong: Tax reform
The first HK$2M gross profit will be subject to a 50% corporation tax reduction in a tax reform that is currently before the legislature …
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Hong Kong: Trade union group calls for 6% pay rise
The second-largest union organisation in Hong Kong, the Confederation of Trade Unions, has called for a salary increase of at least 6% across all industries, well above the current 3 …
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Hong Kong: Hong Kong Express cabin crew seek to join trade union
More than half of the cabin crew of the budget airline, Hong Kong Express, have decided to join the Cabin Attendants Union (CAU) …
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Hong Kong: Court issues landmark ruling in same-sex partner’s visa appeal
The lesbian partner of a UK expatriate working in Hong Kong has won her discrimination case against the HK immigration department for denying her a visa …
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Hong Kong: New talks to halve mandatory provident fund
The burden of long-service and severance payments upon the Mandatory Provident Fund has been a recent concern for the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Dr Law Chi-kwong …
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HK: Recruitment agencies could face higher penalties
The legislative council is currently debating a government Bill that proposes to increase the penalties for overcharging by employment agencies …
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Hong Kong: Cathay Pacific hits out at union after it ups stakes in dispute
IFALPA, the union representing cockpit crews at Hong-Kong based Cathay Pacific, are continuing their long-running dispute with the airline as it struggles to return to profitability …
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Hong Kong: Visa requirements relaxed for Cambodian nationals
Nationals of Cambodia may now apply to enter Hong Kong for employment as professionals, foreign workers or domestic helpers, as well as for investment, training, study and under several other immigration programs.
Hong Kong: Minimum wage to rise
The minimum wage in Hong Kong has remained unchanged at $32 …
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Hong Kong: Indian visitors must pre-register
All Indian nationals visiting Hong Kong must now pre-register online before departing for Hong Kong …
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Hong Kong: Current data freedoms under challenge
The introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) into EU law is prompting the Hong Kong government to revisit its own legislation …
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Hong Kong: Labour Tribunals could get right to order reinstatement without employer’s consent
A Bill that would give Labour Tribunals greater powers in unfair dismissal cases is currently before the Legislative Council of Hong Kong …
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