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2024 Policy Address: Housing, infra policies will boost Northern Metropolis visibility

An analyst suggests careful land use allocation in the area to ensure sufficient housing.

2024 Policy Address: Housing, infra policies will boost Northern Metropolis visibility

An analyst suggests careful land use allocation in the area to ensure sufficient housing.

2024 Policy Address: HKMA to adjust LTV ratio for all properties to 70%

Meanwhile, the maximum debt servicing ratio for properties will be 50%.

2024 Policy Address: Gov't advances I&T sector through upgrades

Preparations are underway for a third InnoHK research cluster.

2024 Policy Address: LTV ratio relaxation won’t reverse downward trend in housing prices

The government adjusted the maximum mortgage LTV ratio for residential properties to 70%.

2024 Policy Address: Expanded immigration scheme to have limited impact on residential market

The measure, however, will have an "immediate" impact on luxury residential sales.

2024 Policy Address: HK to be hub for health innovation

It will also engage with Shenzhen to collaborate on clinical trials.

CUHK ranks 44th in World University Rankings 2025

The university attributes this feat to its international research partnerships.

2024 Policy Address: Gov’t to strengthen trade, aviation and legal services

The validity period of multiple-entry visas for foreigners will increase to five years.

2024 Policy Address: Hong Kong to boost offshore RMB business

Plans include upgrading the Central Moneymarkets Unit.

2024 Policy Address: HK outlines measures for better healthcare

One key area is to strengthen primary healthcare and improve public services.

2024 Policy Address: Gov’t to promote HK as international talent hub

This is to cover a shortfall of around 180,000 workers over the next five years.

2024 Policy Address: HK strengthens role as global risk management hub

The Insurance Authority will initiate a review next year. 

2024 Policy Address: Gov’t to establish Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board

It will assist in formulating policies and strategies for Hong Kong's maritime industry.

2024 Policy Address: HK reinforces commitment to ‘one country, two systems’

It is seen to play a crucial role in supporting national security.   Chief Executive John Lee reaffirmed his administration's dedication to the “one country, two systems” principle during his 2024 Policy Address.

2024 Policy Address: HK sets sights on becoming int’l gold trading centre

A working group will be formed to establish an international gold trading centre.