Política

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 de janeiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

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.

Dois legisladores de Massachusetts apresentaram projetos de lei na legislatura estadual para obrigar as empresas a informar os clientes sobre quando o suporte para dispositivos conectados terminará. As propostas visam aprimorar a cibersegurança e a proteção ao consumidor em meio a preocupações crescentes com a obsolescência de dispositivos. Se aprovadas, a lei ajudaria os compradores a planejar a vida útil confiável de seus gadgets.

22 de janeiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

Experts have stressed that updating Egypt's agriculture law is an urgent necessity due to escalating challenges like water scarcity and climate change impacts. The call came during a workshop closing a project to enhance the private sector's role in Upper Egypt's agriculture. Participants emphasized the need for legislative frameworks to bolster food security and resource efficiency.

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 de janeiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

Grandes empresas de bebidas como Coca-Cola e PepsiCo reduziram suas metas ambiciosas para embalagens de plástico reciclado e reutilizável, mesmo com taxas de reciclagem de garrafas PET permanecendo baixas em cerca de 24% nos EUA. Novas políticas e tecnologias oferecem alguma esperança, mas críticos destacam a poluição ambiental contínua dessas marcas. Esta atualização reflete quatro anos de progresso estagnado desde os compromissos iniciais.