Issue: April 18, 2012   (Archive)
Sunday, May 19, 2013   

Health chief says fate of moms up to Leung
The health chief has left it to incoming chief executive Leung Chun-ying to decide next year's quota for mainlanders allowed to give birth at private hospitals.



Going up in the world
Smog-plagued Hong Kong has jumped from fifth most livable city in Asia for expatriates to third.

Residency proposal prompts questions about law
Leung Chun-ying's proposals have drawn mixed reactions. Civic Party lawmaker Ronny Tong Ka- wah said denying residency rights to Chinese nationals born in Hong Kong is contrary to the Basic Law and a Court of Final Appeal ruling.

Lam lays down law on illegal structures
Secretary for Development Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor is adamant there will be no amnesty for unauthorized structures on village houses.

Weekday travelers spared rise in ferry fares
Star Ferry fares on weekends and public holidays will increase by 40 HK cents a trip. However, weekday fares will not be affected.



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