DotDotWeekly | HK news highlights from Oct. 14 to Oct. 18
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Hong Kong Zoo investigates mysterious deaths of eight animals
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced on Oct. 14 that eight animals were found dead in the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (HKZBG) on Oct. 13, including one De Brazza's Monkey, one Common Squirrel Monkey, three Cotton-top Tamarins and three White-faced Sakis.
John Lee: HK benefits from new CEPA Amendment Agreement
On Oct. 9, Hong Kong signed the Second Agreement Concerning Amendment to the Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) Agreement on Trade in Services (Amendment Agreement II). Chief Executive John Lee stated on Oct. 15 before the Executive Council meeting that this new amendment significantly benefits Hong Kong.
Live updates: Key announcements from Policy Address 2024
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee delivered his highly anticipated third Policy Address on Wednesday (Oct. 16), setting the stage for a bold vision of reform, innovation, and economic growth. This year's Policy Address promises to deepen reforms and explore new opportunities across various sectors, from gold trading to low-altitude economy development.
HK ranks as world's freest economy: Fraser Institut
The Fraser Institute published the Economic Freedom of the World 2024 Annual Report (2024 Report ) on Oct. 16. Hong Kong ranks as the world's freest economy among 165 economies, up by one place from last year. Among the five areas of assessment in the 2024 Report, Hong Kong ranks top in "Freedom to trade internationally" and "Regulation", and its ranking in "Sound money" rises to third globally.
The Chief Executive, John Lee, delivered his third Policy Address the day on Wednesday (Oct. 16). Speaking on a radio program on Oct. 18, he said Hong Kong is undergoing a restructuring, which is particularly noticeable in some sectors such as tourism, and that the industry needs to have a new mindset to cope with the changing consumption patterns of the public and tourists.
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