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The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation to evaluate whether Omya breached EU competition rules by obliging paper industry customers to source all or most of their calcium carbonates from Omya.
Status unclear23 October 2026
The Hong Kong SAR Labour Department has imposed a two-year administrative sanction on Hong Kong-Shenzhen Vehicle Services Limited for failing to meet local recruitment requirements and submitting false interview records under the Enhanced Supplementary…
Rules in force23 October 2026
Hong Kong's Chief Executive in Council approved fare increases for Star Ferry's two franchised cross-harbour routes, taking effect on January 25, 2027, with statutory amendments to be tabled at the Legislative Council.
Adopted legislation23 October 2026
China's central authorities have issued guidelines to promote the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation with industrial innovation, setting out an enterprise-led blueprint across six key focus areas.
Regulatory guidance22 October 2026
In response to Legislative Council questions on October 21, 2026, the Secretary for Development explained how contractor site safety is evaluated in Hong Kong SAR public works, clarifying that minor injuries do not count…
Rules in force22 October 2026
Hong Kong's Secretary for Labour and Welfare has provided administrative details and application statistics regarding Tier 2 labour importation vetting rules for the food and beverage services sector under the Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme.
Rules in force22 October 2026
The Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department, the Civil Aviation Administration of China, and Macao's Civil Aviation Authority held their first joint C929 Aircraft Type Certification Meeting in Shanghai under a tri-regional cooperation arrangement signed…
Status unclear22 October 2026
In opening remarks at a European Parliament debate in Strasbourg on 21 October 2026, Commissioner Serafin addressed next steps to reduce costs and unnecessary reporting obligations for entrepreneurs across the European Union.
Status unclear22 October 2026
In response to Legislative Council inquiries, the Hong Kong Secretary for Health detailed the statutory regulatory framework, enforcement statistics, and cross-border notification mechanisms governing medical advertisements published in Hong Kong by local and non-local…
Rules in force21 October 2026
The European Commission has signed an Association Agreement with Andorra and San Marino to establish a framework for deeper economic and institutional integration.
Adopted legislation19 October 2026
The EU Inc. proposal of 18 March 2026 introduces a single, harmonised corporate form covering corporate, insolvency, labour, and tax law, featuring an EU Employee Stock Option scheme for start-ups.
Draft legislation17 October 2026
The Hong Kong Development Bureau has gazetted eight pieces of subsidiary legislation under the Land Titles Ordinance and related ordinances to establish operational details for implementing a title registration system on new land.
Draft legislation16 October 2026
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