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Why is Hong Kong scrimping on schools and splurging on elections?

The government is tightening its belt and spreading the fiscal pain. Should schools and students suffer when money can be saved elsewhere?

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HK s smart development recognised

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CS promotes LegCo election

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CE attends APEC meeting in Korea

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September retail sales up 5.9%

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Economy grows 3.8% in Q3

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Visitor immigration scheme expanded

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Southbound travel scheme unveiled

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102k private flats projected

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Mortgage loans up 9.4%

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CE joins President Xi at APEC forum

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Green transit system tender opens

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FS concludes Saudi visit

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Complaint handling concerning: Govt

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Overseas officials end HK trip

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AI efficacy team holds 1st session

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CE begins Korea trip

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Drug formulary system unveiled

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400 Victoria Park LNY stalls let out

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Security education tour launched

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FS meets Saudi business leaders

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Base rate lowered to 4.25%

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City sets course for yacht economy

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Five arrested under security law

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New licence fee for electric cars set

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Sailing athlete grabs first gold for HK

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FS attends Saudi meeting

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Eco Expo Asia opens

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HK ranks high in rule of law index

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Tobacco officers to use smart tools

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Plane incident highly concerning

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CE urges election participation

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CE to attend APEC meetings in Korea

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Anti-mosquito efforts inspected

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Torch relay to be held on Sunday

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Govt acts to curb chikungunya fever

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SJ to attend forum in Beijing

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Mentorship scheme applications open

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Taxi written test to be enhanced

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Drone system licence launched

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FS to visit Saudi Arabia

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LegCo poll exhibition debuts

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Local chikungunya fever case found

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Cervical screening claims clarified

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Hotline eases burden on carers

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US politicians’ interference opposed

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Games media centre opens Oct 26

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Black boxes of crashed plane found

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Xia Baolong meets HK delegation

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Alert issued over fake job ad

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Priority health scheme to launch

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CE officiates at care team ceremony

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HK, Korea deepen legal co-operation

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HK promoted in Chengdu

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Sports centres to show games action

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Sports events given ‘M’ Mark status

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Govt rejects UK report

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Nation s sports success showcased

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HK delegation visits Beijing, Hebei

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Nomination preparation inspected

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CE congratulates plenary session

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SJ attends APEC meeting in Korea

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Inflation at 1.1% in September

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National workers conclude visit

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National craftsmen meet citizens

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LegCo election kick-off ceremony set

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Games emergency drill held

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Spirit of educators lecture held

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FS discusses AI at APEC session

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Sports centre to open on Oct 31

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FS attends APEC meeting in Korea

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National workers share experience

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Tse Chin-wan welcomes delegation

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Govt delegation to visit Mainland

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Victory-themed book event held

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6 building plans approved in August

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Scholarship applications open

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National worker delegation visits HK

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Mediation HQ starts operations

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SJ to attend APEC meeting in Korea

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Govt plugs procurement loopholes

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Unemployment rate rises to 3.9%

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Legal practice training course opens

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FS to visit Incheon, Beijing

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CAD follows up on airport accident

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15 families commended

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District governance: Cameras boost security

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InnoCarnival 2025 opens

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FS concludes US visit

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Largest FinTech Week set for Nov

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War victory drama to be aired

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Islands DC seat vacant

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FS begins visit to Washington, DC

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Govt sites to be let

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Rural voters final register released

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Virus surveillance in place

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Domestic health accounts published

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Kindergarten profiles published online

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FS holds meetings in New York

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Good governance seminar set

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More Games tickets go on sale

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Passage of ride-hailing bill welcomed

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National Games flag ceremony held

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Chinese medicine hospital to open

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22 lease modifications recorded in Q3

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Ransomware attack detected

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SCS sees flu jab scheme in action

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Oyster Bay Station works resume

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FS begins US visit

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Traffic control set for cycling event

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CE meets top legal official

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Senior appointments announced

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New MTR chairman named

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GoGlobal Task Force meeting held

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CE respects members decisions

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Cycling event arrangements outlined

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Election counting system demo held

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Schemes to boost eHealth adoption

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LNY fair stalls to be auctioned

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SJ meets top legal official

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FS to attend IMF annual meetings

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Southbound travel scheme unveiled

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Visitor immigration scheme expanded

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Economy grows 3.8% in Q3

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Complaint handling concerning: Govt

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FS concludes Saudi visit

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Green transit system tender opens

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102k private flats projected

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CE joins President Xi at APEC forum

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September retail sales up 5.9%

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CE attends APEC meeting in Korea

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CS promotes LegCo election

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Mortgage loans up 9.4%

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HK s smart development recognised

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Flu jab form allegations denied

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Meeting on metropolis uni town held

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Green bond report released

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Mortgage loans down 6.3%

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GD care home pilot scheme to launch

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Housing strategy report updated

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Care team organisations announced

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Quarantine rules for pets optimised

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US human trafficking report opposed

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FS chairs metropolis group meeting

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Meeting on Northern Metropolis held

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Face Easy e-Channel opens Sept 30

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CE meets China Media Group chief

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Helpers to get 2.2% pay rise

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CE to lead National Day ceremony

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Mid-autumn moon times revealed

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Family scheme applications open

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Talent office director named

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Govt opposes US report

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Hydrogen paves low-carbon future

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Youth Development Summit held

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Youth forum holds annual review

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Alert issued over fake emails

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Games cycling drill held

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1,600 teachers commended

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Hydrogen transport workshop held

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Category C tenant applications open

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Smart transit financial plan approved

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CE, principal officials get flu jab

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Basic housing units bill passed

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Aviation advisory body set up

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Energy scheme in full force Sept 30

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$3b frontier tech scheme launched

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MPF schemes bill approved

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Fighting transnational crime together

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Paracetamol use clarified

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HK ranked world s freest economy

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HK ranks 3rd as global finance hub

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Typhoon relief for farmers, fishermen

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Govt welcomes PBoC measures

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More HZMB private car quotas set

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Green fuel storage proposals sought

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Electoral info centre open days set

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Final elector registers released

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Govt strives to reduce typhoon impact

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Tropical Cyclone Ragasa leaves HK

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Carbon markets pact signed

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Alert issued over fake interviews

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Prosecutors meet in HK

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Cultural district chairman appointed

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Warning of potential flooding

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Cross-boundary platform launched

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LME approves 3 warehouses

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CE meets prosecutor general

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Inflation at 1.1% in August

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Schools suspended on Sept 23, 24

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9 care homes added to GD scheme

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Govt prepares for adverse weather

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Govt disposes of wartime bomb

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CS steers Golden Week preparations

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More Games tickets go on sale

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Flu jab programme to start Sep 22

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Tsuen Wan site to be sold

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War victory anniversary talk held

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Tobacco control bill gazetted

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CE responds to people’s concerns

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HK promoted in Guangxi

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4 building plans approved in July

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Base rate lowered to 4.5%

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Govt to aid social development

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Govt to enhance primary healthcare

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Culture, sports, tourism plans set

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Govt to boost housing supply

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SMEs to get more support

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GoGlobal Task Force to be formed

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More resources for the needy

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Avid low-altitude economy planned

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HK’s trade network being deepened

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HK’s financial edge promoted

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HK aims to be int l education hub

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More industry development promoted

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Northern Metropolis: a devt priority

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HK to bolster governance systems

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HK’s innovation index ranking rises

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Special offers set for National Day

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CS meets EU official

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Alert issued over fake interviews

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Public urged to get flu jabs early

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CE to deliver Policy Address

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Govt career fairs at universities start

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