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Hong Kong leader John Lee unveiled the third Policy Address of his term on Wednesday, vowing to continue his “reform mindset” with “enhanced measures” to boost the economy and improve people’s livelihoods. Chief Executive John Lee at the 2024 Policy Address press conference on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. The 2024 policy blueprint […]
The Edge Visionary Living boss says the nation’s migration settings have contributed to low housing supply. Source link
“A wide distribution results in more properties with increases in general rates significantly below average, extending below the proposals cap of 2.2 per cent, and results in a lower increase in average rates under the proposal. Treasury’s costings are based on the currently available expected distribution of AUV changes in 2025-26,” the costing said. Source […]
A perspective on the history and future of the Pacific Islands News Association from incoming President Kalafi Moala. The common feeling among participants at the recent 7th Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) Summit was that Niue was the right place to host the conference for journalists, media practitioners and partners. The event is held every […]
The third Policy Address by Hong Kong leader John Lee was rated lower than his previous two, an annual poll has found, with fewer people listening to it. Chief Executive John Lee delivers the 2024 Policy Address on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at the legislature. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (PORI) […]
The Pacific Islands Forum and its secretariat is a complex bureaucracy that will take any individual at least a year to understand. It is a political organisation that continually works to balance the interests of 18 member states to strengthen regional solidarity. It operates on a mix of rules and procedures and established forum practice […]
AI Now Institute has published a new collection of essays setting out to inform Europe’s industrial policy for AI. Our chapter written with Fieke Jansen and Michelle Thorne calls out predatory delay and busts the myths about “AI for sustainability.” We call for Europe to reframe what it means to be innovative and center environmental […]
During the dry season in the city of Makassar in the Indonesian province of South Sulawesi, the state-owned power company PLN rations hydroelectric power due to low water levels. As a result, households, universities, businesses and government offices lack access to continuous electricity. Many students with disabilities, including Ilham, a blind student, have reported that […]
When Canadians receive their carbon pricing rebates on Tuesday, it will be the first time all banks will label the payment as the Canada Carbon Rebate, the federal government says. This comes after years of inconsistent and vague phrasing on bank statements. The quarterly rebate goes to Canadians who filed their income tax while living in Alberta, […]
Hong Kong’s leader has said his third policy address to be unveiled on Wednesday will focus on reforms aimed at enhancing the city’s development and improving people’s livelihoods. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu shared about the annual blueprint at a weekly press briefing on Tuesday, unveiling the theme of this year’s address: “Reform for Enhancing […]