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Government disappointed by Hong Kong's exclusion from 2021 Index of Economic Freedom ************************************************************************************      A Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government spokesman today (March 4) expressed deep disappointment and serious dismay at the Heritage Foundation's decision to exclude Hong Kong from its 2021 Index of Economic Freedom.      "The decision is neither warranted nor…

Extension of Pre-approved Principal Payment Holiday Scheme for another six months   *********************************************************************************** The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:        The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) together with the Banking Sector SME Lending Coordination Mechanism (Mechanism) today (March 4) announced that the Pre-approved Principal Payment Holiday Scheme (Scheme) will…

Pilot scheme for charging land premiums at standard rates for redevelopment of industrial buildings to be launched in mid-March ******************************************************************************************      The Development Bureau (DEVB) announced today (March 4) that a pilot scheme for charging land premiums at standard rates for lease modifications for redevelopment of industrial buildings (IBs) will be launched on March 15 and…

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, wrapped up Canada’s first women-only virtual trade mission to Taiwan, hosted by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada). Supporting women entrepreneurs to scale up their businesses and access global markets generates growth, creates jobs, strengthens the middle class and…

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, made the following statement:“Canadian consumers must be treated fairly and have access to the resources they need to make informed decisions. March 3, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, made the following statement: “Canadian consumers must be…

US Dollar Liquidity Facility tender result ****************************************** The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:      US Dollar Liquidity Facility tender result:   Tender date : March 3, 2021 (Wednesday) Settlement date : March 4, 2021 (Thursday) Repayment date : March 11, 2021 (Thursday) Tenor : Seven Days Amount applied : Nil…

Tenders invited for government canteen tenancy **********************************************      The Government Property Agency is inviting tenders for a three-year tenancy of the government canteen on portions of Ground Floor, Block 3, Tung Tau Correctional Institution, 68 Tung Tau Wan Road, Stanley, Hong Kong, for canteen purpose only.                      The tender notice was uploaded…