Economy

Regarding Finance and Economy MR CHAN KIN-POR (in Cantonese): President, in proposing the general direction of “Economic Development, Our Priority” in the policy address this year, the Chief Executive indicated clearly that we have to consolidate the four pillar industries and develop the six industries with clear advantages, so as to maintain Hong Kong’s competitiveness …

Motion of Thanks for the Policy Address (on Economy & Finance)（2009.10.28） Read More »

MR CHAN KIN-POR (in Cantonese): President, in my capacity as Chairman of the Bills Committee on Dutiable Commodities (Amendment) Bill 2009 (the Bills Committee), I report to this Council the major deliberations of the Bills Committee. The Bills Committee has held two meetings and received views from the public. The Dutiable Commodities (Amendment) Bill 2009 …

Report Major Deliberations of the Bills Committee as Chairman of the Bills Committee on Dutiable Commodities (Amendment) Bill 2009 （2009.06.17） Read More »

MR CHAN KIN-POR (in Cantonese): Since the reunification, Hong Kong has experienced the financial turmoil and the financial tsunami. As a result, our economy is stuck in the doldrums and our competitive edge is diminishing gradually. The economic strengths we enjoyed in the past are also disappearing slowly. During this period, Hong Kong people were …

Motion on “Promote Cooperation between Insurance Industries and Environment Protection Departments in Hong Kong and Shenzhen” (2009.06.17) Read More »

Motion of promoting research and development I personally strongly support the promotion of research and development (R&D). Today, a number of Members (including the movers of the original motion and amendments) have made many concrete and meaningful proposals, which have enriched the discussion. In fact, as a result of the rapid changes with time, R&D …

Motion on “Promote Efforts in Research and Development”（2009.06.03） Read More »

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MR CHAN KIN-POR (in Cantonese): Deputy President, Hong Kong has benefited from the principle of a simple and low tax system for many years. This principle has successfully attracted investors from all over the world to invest in Hong Kong since its economy took off and Hong Kong has even been reputed as the freest …

Motion on “Enhancing the Tax System to Keep Hong Kong Competitive”（2009.05.13） Read More »

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President, today Dr Samson TAM’s motion on “Promoting the development of local creative industries” is timely because under the impact of the financial tsunami, Hong Kong has to face stormy days once again. Facts have repeatedly proved that Hong Kong cannot rely on the financial services industry alone to support the whole economy. Hong Kong …

Motion on “Promote the Development of Local Creative Industries”（2009.02.04） Read More »

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