The Hong Kong government’s new HK$1 levy on all types of plastic bags, an increase from the previous 50 HK cent fee, will help combat plastic waste and encourage consumers to use reusable bags.

Is the HK$1 plastic bag fee an effective way to reduce waste in Hong Kong? Taipei has been charging for municipal waste since 2000, and Seoul since 1995. Both have seen at least 30 per cent ...

“The public in Hong Kong should be prepared to pay exorbitant and unreasonable fees due to the US’s unreasonable and bullying acts.” The government said the postal service, Hongkong ...

residents and rubbish collectors Hong Kong authorities will shelve a twice-postponed waste-charging scheme indefinitely after a trial run was marred by public confusion, concerns about ...

Hong Kong will increase public hospital fees starting from next year ... as well as to reduce waste and abuse. Under the new plan, patients classified as “urgent,” “semi-urgent,” or ...