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The Lands Department of Hong Kong SAR has posted statutory resumption and acquisition notices for the Ngau Tam Mei New Development Area, covering approximately 62 hectares of private land alongside government land occupied by…
Rules in force15 October 2026
The Hong Kong SAR Department of Health has approved a new drug for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer under the '1+' mechanism, bringing total approvals under the framework to 23 as the region advances toward…
Rules in force15 October 2026
European Commission Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera delivered opening remarks in Brussels regarding the Commission's decision to accept commitments from pharmaceutical company Sanofi.
Status unclear14 October 2026
At the HKGCC Silver Economy Summit on October 14, 2026, Hong Kong's Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development outlined the government's policy progress, including 30 silver economy measures, quality assurance certification schemes, and future…
Status unclear14 October 2026
Hong Kong Secretary for Security Tang Ping-keung outlined the legal scope of the Massage Establishments Ordinance (Cap. 266) and enforcement mechanisms against illegal vice activities under the Crimes Ordinance (Cap. 200) in a written…
Rules in force14 October 2026
The Chief Executive in Council of Hong Kong SAR has approved 12-year licence renewals for HKTVE, TVB, and i-CABLE HOY under section 11 of the Broadcasting Ordinance (Cap. 562), subject to updated investment commitments…
Rules in force13 October 2026
Since October 2022, EU-based lawyers have been prohibited from providing certain legal advice to the Russian government and companies established in Russia, raising questions regarding the limits of Article 47 of the Charter of…
Rules in force13 October 2026
European Commission Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera delivered a speech in Brussels at a BusinessEurope event addressing Important Projects of Common European Interest.
Status unclear12 October 2026
The European Commission has welcomed the adoption of the Regulation establishing the AGILE programme, a €115 million funding tool designed to accelerate defence innovation and support SMEs, start-ups, and scale-ups.
Adopted legislation12 October 2026
The Labour Department of Hong Kong SAR has imposed administrative sanctions on Shengshi Investment Management Co, Limited and Ho Fu Kee Noodles (Tsuen Wan) Limited for breaching Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme requirements, including failing…
Rules in force12 October 2026
Under European Union law, Member States hold exclusive responsibility for national security, though this authority does not grant unlimited national discretion in public procurement matters.
Status unclear12 October 2026
An analysis published on the European Law Blog by Teresa Pareja Sánchez examines the European Commission's 'EU Inc.' proposal, highlighting structural gaps in labour-law safeguards, worker participation, and equity-based remuneration.
Draft legislation11 October 2026
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