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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Prioritise Local Hiring With Stricter Rules
- Tighten hiring rules to protect local jobs by lengthening local-recruitment windows and raising local-to-imported worker ratios.
- John Lee says these measures target roles with high imported worker shares and will be monitored dynamically.
Imported Chikungunya Case From Jiangmen
- A 70-year-old resident returned from Jiangmen and became Hong Kong's 19th imported chikungunya case this year.
- Health officials placed three close contacts under medical surveillance; all were asymptomatic.
Bus Driver Survives Windshield Rod Injury
- A CityBus driver was struck in the chest by a metal rod through a windshield and has since been discharged.
- The driver thanked the public and CityBus is assisting while police investigate and arrested a truck driver.