Politik

Renowned economist Lawrence Lau says China must shift from quantity to quality, focusing on 12-year schooling, more basic research, and Greater Bay Area integration. He notes that since the 1978 reforms, China is working smarter to boost total factor productivity and develop new quality productive forces.

31. Januar 2026 Von KI berichtet

Hong Kong's Tenants Purchase Scheme was a bold experiment in public housing sales that achieved partial success but left thorny issues. Though discontinued, eligible tenants can still claim discounts, yet interest in the remaining stock remains low. A Housing Authority survey last year found only 12 percent would consider buying their flats, with 54 percent not interested.

Two Massachusetts lawmakers have introduced bills in the state legislature to mandate that companies inform customers about when support for connected devices will end. The proposals aim to enhance cybersecurity and consumer protections amid growing concerns over device obsolescence. If enacted, the law would help buyers plan for the reliable lifespan of their gadgets.

22. Januar 2026 Von KI berichtet

Experten haben betont, dass die Aktualisierung des ägyptischen Agrargesetzes aufgrund zunehmender Herausforderungen wie Wasserknappheit und den Auswirkungen des Klimawandels dringend erforderlich ist. Der Aufruf erfolgte bei einer Abschlussveranstaltung eines Projekts zur Stärkung der Rolle des Privatsektors in der Landwirtschaft Oberägyptens. Die Teilnehmer unterstrichen die Notwendigkeit gesetzlicher Rahmenbedingungen zur Förderung der Lebensmittelsicherheit und Ressourceneffizienz.

Hong Kong policies from Tai Po redevelopment to anti-bid-rigging measures appear shaped with little legislative input. Former lawmaker and veteran unionist Chan Yuen-han called it irresponsible for officials to offer an option that could take a decade, describing the city's long reconstruction timelines as a joke and a sign it has not kept up with the mainland. Other voices have urged the government not to rule out this most challenging and time-consuming option.

15. Januar 2026 Von KI berichtet

Major beverage firms like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have reduced their ambitious targets for recycled and reusable plastic packaging, even as recycling rates for PET bottles remain low at around 24% in the US. New policies and technologies offer some hope, but critics highlight ongoing environmental pollution from these brands. This update reflects four years of stalled progress since initial pledges.