Don't tame Hong Kong's press

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The Hong Kong government intensifies its campaign against aggressive news reporting with the creation of an independent statutory council for limiting the privileges and authority of media members. The council which would be immuned from legal obligations, would be tasked with determining fines and the right to demand for a publication of an apology. The media industry denounced the formation of the council, citing its potential in undermining the role of news reporters in addressing various social problems.

Media Relations, Social aspects, Laws, regulations and rules, Political aspects, Hong Kong, Mass media, Press relations, Journalism

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Government plans fund to boost technology businesses

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The Singaporean government set up a US$1 billion fund called the Technopreneurship Investment Fund to help finance businesses of homegrown, high-tech entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. This government program is geared toward encouraging creativity and local entrepreneurship and enhancing the development of Singapore's high-tech industries. The government has made the fund very accessible by not imposing strict applicant restrictions.

Government domestic functions, Singapore, Venture Capital Companies, Miscellaneous Intermediation, Economic Development Program, Other General Government Support, Small Business, High technology industry, Finance, Economic policy, Domestic economic assistance

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