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Hong Kong's exports to South Africa were US$547 million in the first seven months of 2015, while imports from South Africa were US$677 million in the same period. [ 17 ] In 2014, Hong Kong and South Africa signed a Comprehensive Double Taxation Agreement for the avoidance of double taxation and tax evasion , the 31st such agreement concluded by ...
Government reports stated that Hong Kong’s culture, sports and tourism should be holistically considered. It explained that a flourishing cultural and sports industry could attract tourists to visit Hong Kong, and the revenue generated by the tourism sector could be reinvested to promote the development of arts and cultural industries. [3]
During the 2014-2015 racing season the Hong Kong Jockey Club attracted about HK$138.8 million (US$17.86 million) per race more that any other track in the world. Hong Kong Jockey Club broke its own record during the 2016-2017 season with a turnover of HK$216.5 billion and paid the government HK$21.7 billion in duty and profits tax, an all-time ...
SCTV8 - Financial news; SCTV9 - Asian series (mainly from Hong Kong's TVB) SCTV12 - Travel and discover; SCTV13 - Channel for woman; SCTV14 - Vietnamese dramas; SCTV16 - Foreign film; SCTV20 - Music; SCTV21 - Vietnamese culture; SCTV's sports network: SCTV15 (S Sport 2), SCTV17 (S Sport), SCTV22 (S Sport 1)
In an attempt to attract tourists back to Hong Kong, the Hong Kong government announced plans to give away 500,000 free airline tickets in 2023. [264] Hong Kong was the most visited city internationally in the Asia-Pacific in 2023, with over 2 million more international visitors than its closest competitor, Bangkok. [265]
The Hong Kong Government first described the historic rainfall as "once-in-a-century", [25] but then upgraded the narrative to "once-in-500-years", [28] or a 0.2% chance. [29] It caused uproar from the public as an attempt to deflect the blame, [ 30 ] after the authorities were questioned and criticised for the preparedness for such an ...
Government Records Service (GRS) is the central records management service agency of the Hong Kong Government. It aims to be the most insightful, resourceful and leading public archives in Hong Kong. [1] [2] The department is subordinate to the Administration Wing of the Office of the Chief Secretary for Administration.
16 January - The U.S. Treasury announced sanctions against 6 pro-Beijing politicians in accordance to Hong Kong situations. 19 January - The government announced that the unemployment rate reached 6.6%, highest in 16 years, with around 246,000 currently unemployed. 26 January - 180th anniversary of the opening of Hong Kong