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The Chief Executive in Council has approved the draft Mai Po and Fairview Park Outline Zoning Plan (OZP No. S/YL-MP/10), establishing a statutory planning framework for approximately 1,148 hectares and incorporating rezoning for private…
Adopted legislation11 October 2026
The Hong Kong SAR Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau has entered into a market agreement with 45 insurers to extend mandatory motor and employees' compensation insurance policies to the Huanggang Port Hong Kong…
Rules in force10 October 2026
The European Commission announced the selection of 46 new Strategic Projects across 16 Member States aimed at strengthening EU supply chains and diversifying critical raw material sources.
Status unclear9 October 2026
The European Commission released a Questions and Answers document in Brussels defining strategic projects that contribute to the European Union's security of supply of strategic raw materials.
Regulatory guidance9 October 2026
The Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council have issued guidelines containing 19 key measures across five core areas to accelerate new quality productive forces and support high-quality development in mainland…
Regulatory guidance9 October 2026
On 9 October 2026, Executive Vice-President Séjourné delivered opening remarks in Brussels concerning progress on EU raw materials policy and the second group of strategic projects under the Critical Raw Materials Act.
Status unclear9 October 2026
The European Commission has fined Kingspan €40 million under the EU Merger Regulation for providing incorrect and misleading information during the 2021 review of its proposed acquisition of Trimo.
Status unclear8 October 2026
Hong Kong SAR's Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism detailed enforcement statistics, statutory penalties, inter-departmental joint operations, and cross-boundary initiatives undertaken by the Travel Industry Authority (TIA) since September 2022 to combat coerced shopping…
Rules in force8 October 2026
The Hong Kong SAR Secretary for Health responded to Legislative Council questions detailing progress on Chinese medicine quality standards in the Greater Bay Area, international harmonization efforts, and workforce development plans under the Chinese…
Regulatory guidance7 October 2026
The Communications Authority of Hong Kong SAR has initiated a two-month public consultation regarding licence renewal applications submitted by Hong Kong Commercial Broadcasting Company Limited and Metro Broadcast Corporation Limited under the Telecommunications Ordinance…
Public consultation7 October 2026
The European Commission has put forward a proposal to modernise the European standardisation system, aiming to accelerate standards development, boost SME representation, and strengthen EU competitiveness and strategic interests.
Draft legislation6 October 2026
The European Commission released a Questions and Answers document in Brussels regarding the new Standardisation Regulation, defining standards as technical documents that set specifications for products, services, or processes.
Regulatory guidance6 October 2026
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