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    <title><![CDATA[Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce - Press Release]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[MWYO Greater Bay Area Youth Employment Scheme Impact Study Phase 3 Report [2023/04/14] ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Evaluations by both employers and employees towards the Greater Bay Area Youth Employment Scheme are consistently positive, according to the findings of the Scheme's Stage Three Impact Assessment Study released by MWYO and the Chamber today.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[HKGCC Launches Second ‘Pitch Perfect Programme’  for Universities Students [2023/03/02] ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Chamber launched its second “Pitch Perfect Programme” on 1 March to bridge collaboration between the business community and Hong Kong’s youths.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Budget Measures to Spur Recovery and Long-term Economic Growth [2023/02/22] ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Chamber welcomes the measures announced by the Financial Secretary Paul MP Chan in his Budget Speech today, which aim to stimulate economic recovery, support the population and businesses, as well as invest in Hong Kong’s future development.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[HKGCC’s Budget Proposals to Revive Economy [2023/02/02] ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Chamber has submitted its proposals to the HKSAR Government for the Financial Secretary’s upcoming Budget to tackle pressing issues, stimulate the economy and maintain Hong Kong’s edge as Asia’s leading financial hub.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Students Show They Have What It Takes to Succeed in HKGCC Business Case Competition Final [2023/01/17] ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Five teams of university students were awarded winners of the 2022 HKGCC Business Case Competition to win internship opportunities, a one-year HKGCC student membership, and cash prizes.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Worst Is Over, But Challenges Lie Ahead [2023/01/09] ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Businesses in Hong Kong are cautiously optimistic that the worst may be behind them, according to findings by the Chamber in its latest Business Prospects Survey, with 40% of respondents expecting an increase in turnover in 2023 compared to 2022]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[With Hong Kong Back to Normal, Economy Expected to Recover [2022/12/28] ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Chamber welcomes the Government’s announcement today to scrap almost all Covid-19 measures starting 29 December. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[HKGCC Welcomes WTO’s Ruling on ‘Made in Hong Kong’ Labelling [2022/12/22] ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Chamber welcomes the World Trade Organization’s ruling that the United States broke global trade rules requiring Hong Kong goods to be relabeled ‘Made in China’.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Reclamation a Valuable Option to Consider in Addressing Housing Shortage [2022/12/20] ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Chamber supports the creation of more land for housing and that all options need to be considered if Hong Kong is to resolve its housing shortage.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lifting of Restrictions on Arrivals will Help Boost Business Travel and Tourism [2022/12/13] ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Chamber welcomes the Government’s announcement today to scrap its amber health code, effective Wednesday.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[HKGCC Welcomes Broad-ranging Policy Address [2022/10/19] ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Chamber welcomes the Chief Executive’s maiden Policy Address today, which provides a targeted and fresh approach to address a broad range of challenges affecting Hong Kong, most notably attracting more enterprises and talent to the city.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[HKGCC Welcomes 0+3; Hopes Next Step Will Be Full Reopening [2022/09/23] ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Chamber greatly welcomes the Government’s decision to end mandatory hotel quarantine for incoming visitors and allow them to monitor themselves for three days under home medical surveillance, starting from 26 September.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[HKGCC Members Show Strong Support for the Community [2022/09/01] ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Chamberdelivered 1,000 food and care packages to the Society for Community Organization today for distribution to less-fortunate families and individuals in our community.  ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Reduction in Hotel Quarantine Requirement Welcomed, HKGCC Hopes Next Step Will Be to Fully Reopen [2022/08/08] ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce welcomes the decision to reduce hotel quarantine for incoming visitors from seven to three days, followed by four days under home medical surveillance.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[HKGCC Cuts Hong Kong’s Growth Forecast [2022/08/04] ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce has slashed its 2022 economic forecast to -0.5%, down from its February estimate of 1.2%. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Civil Service Pay Adjustment Reasonable Given Circumstances [2022/07/05] ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce welcomes the Government’s decision to set civil servants’ pay rises this year to 2.5%, which it believes is reasonable given the difficult business environment.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Celebrating 25 Special Years [2022/07/01] ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce welcomes President Xi Jinping’s visit to Hong Kong to officiate at Hong Kong’s 25th anniversary of the handover, which reinforces the city’s return to stability and contributions to the nation.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[HKGCC Welcomes New HKSAR Cabinet [2022/06/19] ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) welcomes the State Council’s appointment of Hong Kong’s principal officials to form Hong Kong’s incoming Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’ new cabinet.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Students Shine at HKGCC Business Case Competition Final [2022/06/17] ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Six teams of university students beat 12 other teams in the final of the 2021 HKGCC Business Case Competition on 15 and 16 June to win cash prizes of $HK30,000 each, internship opportunities, and a one-year HKGCC student membership.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Smart Students Develop Smart District Solutions [2022/06/14] ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Three teams of students were crowned Create Smart District Competition winners at an awards ceremony held at the Vocational Training Council (VTC) today (14 June).]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[HKGCC’s Pitch Perfect Programme Crowns Champion [2022/05/31] ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Seven university students battled through the final stages of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce’s Pitch Perfect Programme last night (30 May) to win HKGCC Student Membership for one year.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pay Trend Recommendations Could Add to the Plight of Businesses in Hong Kong [2022/05/26] ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Chamber believes that the recommendations of the Pay Trend Survey Committee in its 2022 Pay Trend Survey confirmed on 25 May do not reflect the current economic climate and may cause a ripple effect across the whole economy. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Betty Yuen Elected HKGCC Chairman [2022/05/13] ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Betty Yuen, Group Director, CLP Holdings Ltd, has been elected Chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) for the coming year, taking over from Peter Wong who retired from the chairmanship after serving for two years.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Chamber Looks Forward to Working with New Government Under John Lee’s Leadership [2022/05/08] ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[HKGCC congratulates John Lee on his election as Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on 8 May. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[HKGCC Launches 160th Anniversary Photography Competition: ‘The World’s Greatest Business City’ [2022/04/28] ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce launched its 160th Anniversary Photography Competition themed “The World’s Greatest Business City” today to give residents the opportunity to showcase the city’s enduring appeal.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[HKGCC Shares Business Sector’s Views with John Lee [2022/04/18] ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[HKGCC’s Election Committee members met with Hong Kong’s chief executive candidate John Lee Ka-chiu today and raised core issues of concern for the Hong Kong business community, as well as exchanged views on the city’s economic recovery. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[HKGCC Supports John Lee’s Bid for Chief Executive [2022/04/08] ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce supports former Chief Secretary John Lee Ka-chiu’s bid to run in the coming Chief Executive Election next month. ]]></description>
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