In
this
mind are
respect, some of the questions that come to
Can the
Government do more
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as
a
potential
technology
to
centre
build up Hong Kong's
it where
would
be
worthwhile for
investors, local or overseas, to have
long-term
commitments?
should
the policy of
positive
In which way
non-intervention in industry be developed or adjusted so as to support the growth momentum of Hong Kong's export industries?
At this point, I would like to say what I interpret as
Government's positive non-intervention policy in industry.
Simply put, it is :
(a) that Government
avoids interfering in the working of
the free market; and
responsibility a
to provide
the
(b) that Government has
necessary support facilities and services for industry to flourish and expand.
like to
On the basis of this interpretation, I would like put forward a few suggestions as to how Government can fine-tune its positive non-interventionist Policy to make it more effective and productive in today's environment.
Firstly, more back-up support has
be given to small
and medium-sized industrial firms of which about 45,000 are with less than 100 workers, and representing nearly 97% of Hong Kong's
total manufacturing establishments.
In
South Korea, Taiwan and Singapore, there are