International Journal of Public and Private Healthcare Management and Economics‚ 1(2)‚ 17-25‚ April-June 2011 17 The Politics of Health Finance Reform in Hong Kong Raymond K. H. Chan‚ City University of Hong Kong‚ Hong Kong ABSTRACT Since the late 1950s‚ Hong Kong’s public health services have increased. They are mainly funded by taxes‚ supplemented by minimal user fees. In the late 1980s‚ the government recognized the limitations of this financing model and subsequently proposed alternative
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1. Introduction 1.1 Background The Hong Kong airport had been removed from Kowloon City to Chek Lap Kok on 6 July 1998. The New Airport‚ which costs around HK$70.2 billion‚ consists of passenger terminal buildings‚ centralized terminal processing buildings‚ runways and taxiways‚ attached and satellite terminal concourses‚ aircraft parking positions‚ road bridges‚ aircraft maintenance facilities and support and ancillary facilities. This project was deemed critical to the public because any
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Every year in March‚ Hong Kong music teachers and students will be busy for a while. The Hong Kong School Music Festival‚ the oldest and most historic Hong Kong school music festival in Hong Kong‚ affects the timetable of schools in Hong Kong‚ music teachers‚ musical instruments and classmates‚ and even parents’ schedules. The festival was organized by the Hong Kong School Music and Recitation Association. . The choir is so loud to go to the game‚ the band out of the truck carrying dozens of
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“Describe the essential element to be a successful financial planner in Hong Kong and China. Explain the challenges of practicing ethical financial planning in Hong Kong and China.” Successful financial planning Successful financial planning Establishing trusting relationships with clients Establishing trusting relationships with clients Strong reputation Strong reputation Professional and ethical behavior Professional and ethical behavior Strong financial planning knowledge Strong
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[pic] Influence to Hong Kong as an international logistics hub - under the “Framework Agreement on Hong Kong and Guangdong Co-operation” | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Essay The Reason of Hong Kong Being an International Trading Region “Business-friendly environment‚ rule of law‚ free trade and free flow of information‚ open and fair competition‚ well-established and comprehensive financial networks‚ superb transport and communications infrastructure‚ sophisticated support services‚ and well-educated workforce complemented by a pool of efficient and energetic entrepreneurs. Added to these are substantial foreign exchange reserves‚ a fully convertible and
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Hong Kong is no longer a good place to live Do you enjoy living in Hong Kong? In these few years‚ it is not difficult to hear strong voice of opposition from the citizens and protest is often seen in Hong Kong. Also‚ it has been a hot debating issue that whether Hong Kong is a good place to live or not. This essay explains why Hong Kong is no longer a good place to live in the aspect of the environment‚ social harmony and housing in Hong Kong. Some people think that Hong Kong’s governance is
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Online shopping among Hong Kong people Introduction: Online shopping is a trend in the world in recent year because of the development of rapid digital era‚ such as smart phones‚ easy checkout systems‚ secure system and so on. Online shopping become plays an important role in electronic commerce. According to UCLA Center for Communication Policy (2001)‚ online shopping has become the third most popular Internet activity‚ immediately following e-mail using/instant messaging and web browsing
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the world has investigated the method to less rely on the fossil fuel. Hong Kong‚ being a part of the world‚ should also take the responsibility to do so. Many may wonder is Hong Kong potential enough to use more renewable energy? The answer is simple-why isn’t it? Renewable Energy in Hong Kong There are many types of renewable energy‚ hydropower‚ wind powers‚ solar energy‚ etc. However‚ developing renewable energy in Hong Kong always faces lots of problems and limitations. The factors such as capital
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Calls are growing for a more equitable society with regard to the current debate on whether the minimum wage in Hong Kong should be raised to HK$35 a hour. Before making any conclusion‚ I’d like to make respond to one of the opposition’s view --minimum wage is crippling the businessman. This is an unreasonable and exaggerated argument as the booming rent price in Hong Kong is a wide known significant factor. While it is crystal clear that the businessmen are trying to pass the buck to their
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