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Hong Kong Launches Consultation on First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development (2026-2030) Covering Jobs and Infrastructure

Residents can submit views on the plan through August 14 that covers employment, services and infrastructure projects across Hong Kong.

By Hong Kong Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read

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Hong Kong Raises Transport Subsidies HK$150 Monthly for 780,000 Residents

The policy raises the monthly transport allowance by HK$150 for eligible households, applying from August 2026 to an estimated 780,000 residents across public housing estates.

By Hong Kong Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read

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Hong Kong's Referendum Framework: What Experts and Community Groups Say Residents Need to Know

Legal analysts and district-level advocates are urging residents to understand the formal boundaries of public consultation mechanisms in Hong Kong before treating any ballot exercise as a binding mandate.

By Hong Kong Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read

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Hong Kong Government Reshapes Legislative Priorities: Housing, Commerce, Civil Service Reform

The SAR government has moved swiftly to reshape its legislative priorities this month, signalling major shifts in housing, cross-border commerce, and civil service reform.

By Hong Kong Federal Desk · 4 July 2026 · 3 min read

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