Hong Kong Today Friday
Sep 19, 2025
John Lee, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR, discusses ambitious plans for the northern metropolis, including economic measures and the formation of an AI advocacy team. Jeffrey Lam, a lawmaker, highlights the pressing challenges faced by SMEs, such as rising operating costs and the need for digitalisation. Together, they dive into strategies to enhance local hiring and support for small businesses, while also offering insights on how these measures aim to shape Hong Kong's economic landscape.
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Framework Laws To Accelerate Big Projects
- The government plans framework legislation to speed up northern metropolis work while keeping LegCo scrutiny for details.
- John Lee argues framework laws let subsidiary rules be checked faster without repeated full debates.
Use Dedicated Park Bodies And Public Reporting
- The government will create dedicated park companies and seek LegCo approval for initial funding to ease administration.
- Paul Chan says subsequent fund deployment will be delegated to park authorities with public reporting for transparency.
Quality-Weighted Tenders For Major Sites
- Authorities plan a two-envelope tender emphasising technical quality and speed of delivery for large parcels in Hongshui-Q.
- Land experts and Nicholas Brooke recommend early private-sector involvement and a dedicated delivery agency.