Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
正視青年自殺社工陣線及防止學生自殺民間聯席在過去4個月，以問卷方式分別在街上和中學訪問1,200名人士，發現有九成四贊成要為學生訂立標準學時，更有超過半數受訪者認為標準學時應訂為每天7小時以內。
The Alliance of Social Workers Against Student Suicide and the Civil Alliance had conducted a questionnaire survey and interviewed 1 200 people in the streets and secondary schools over the past four months the findings showed that 94 % of the respondents supported the setting of standard learning hours for students and more than 50 % considered it appropriate for the standard learning hours to be less than seven hours a day
我今天下午還收到好消息，就是立法會研究部抽中我的題目展開研究。
This afternoon I received another piece of good news and that is the Research Office of the Legislative Council Secretariat is going to undertake a research study on a topic requested by me
政府應對教育制度作出根本改變，這並不是老調重彈，更應研究如何改善家庭友善政策，令到家有更多時間照顧子女的身心健康。
The Government should make fundamental changes to the education system . This request is by no means playing the same old tune . The Government should also consider how to improve the family - friendly policy so that parents would have more time to take care of the physical and mental well - being of their children
此外，也要全面檢討整體教育政策，從根本改變現時單一指標的評測制度，讓學生真正能夠有多元的出路。
Furthermore the Government should also conduct a comprehensive review of the overall education policy to drastically change the single indicator evaluation system thereby genuinely providing multiple pathways for students
我在這一節的發言即將完結，現在我想向伊利沙伯中學舊生會湯國華中學的學生會主席湯錦婷同學學習。
As I am going to conclude my speech in this session I would like to talk about my role model TONG Kam - ting the chairperson of the student union of Queen Elizabeth School Old Students Association Tong Kwok Wah Secondary School
她於今年9月1日的開學日致辭時，以學習做一個不夠體面的人為題，指出年輕人應該擇善固執，堅持選擇及表達不滿，那管她在許多成年人眼中是不識抬舉、不識大體和不識妥協。
In her speech on learning to be an undignified person delivered on the first day of school on 1 September this year she pointed out that young people should insist on the righteous cause stand firm to their choices and express their dissatisfaction disregarding that they may be considered by many adults as unruly undignified and uncompromising
她又提到24個在囚的香港政治犯，他們都是以不體面的精神為香港爭取民主。
She also mentioned the 24 political prisoners in Hong Kong now behind bars saying that all of them had fought for Hong Kongs democracy in an undignified manner
雖然她明白顧全大局的好處，但更加珍惜對真理的追求及堅持。
While she understood the benefits of taking the overall interests of the community into account the pursuit and perseverance of truth was even more precious to her . Her remark is very forceful indeed
這番說話真是擲地有聲，我唯一想與湯同 學切磋的是，不識大體這學問並沒有年齡之分。
The only point that I would like to share with TONG is that people of any age can ignore the general interest not just young people
湯同學，並非只有年輕人不識大體，所有有心人都要學習不識大體，包括我自己，多謝主席。
All kind - hearted people including me should learn to ignore the general interest . Thank you President
主席，特首"林鄭"提前了3個月在10月發表新一屆政府的施政報告，充分體現本屆政府努力落實"新風格、新思維、新哲學"的管治理念，以新思維來破解社會經濟難題，並透過一些新路徑、新方法來開拓經濟發展的新天地，推動香港的發展踏上新台階。
President Chief Executive Carrie LAMs decision to advance the delivery of the Policy Address of the new - term Government by three months to October has fully demonstrated the Governments dedication to implementing the governance philosophy of new style new thinking new philosophy . The Government seeks to solve thorny socio - economic problems with a new way of thinking and opens up new horizons for economic development by taking new paths and new methods with a view to bringing Hong Kongs development to another new stage
施政報告的內容涵蓋土地、房屋、經濟發展、稅制改革、創新科技、醫療、環境衞生，以及改善民生和青年事務等多方面。
The Policy Address covers land housing economic development tax reform innovation and technology IT health care environmental hygiene as well as the improvement of peoples livelihood and youth affairs
如果全部皆得以落實，我相信將可建設更美好的香港。
If all the initiatives can be implemented I believe we will be able to build an even better Hong Kong
將施政報告提出的政策和措施與我在今年1月就上一份報告的發言內容作比較，我很高興大部分建議均獲得政府積極和正面的回應，包括投放資源讓香港金融發展局謀劃香港金融業的未來，及時捕捉"一帶一路"倡議的離岸人民幣業務和香港與內地兩地金融產品互聯互通等發展機遇，大力推動金融科技的應用，適時優化稅務法例以鼓勵科研，以及落實措施支援中小企業等，充分顯示特區政府對業界意見的重視。
Comparing the policies and initiatives set out in the Policy Address with the content of my speech delivered in January about the previous policy address I am very delighted to see that most of the proposals have received positive responses from the Government which include allocating resources to the Financial Services Development Council FSDC to work on the future of Hong Kongs financial industry; capturing the development opportunities arising from the offshore Renminbi RMB business and the mutual access mechanisms between Hong Kong and the Mainland for the trading of financial products under the Belt and Road Initiative; vigorously promoting the application of financial technologies; timely improving tax laws to encourage scientific research as well as implementing measures to support small and medium enterprises . All these fully reflected that the SAR Government has attached great importance to industrys views
作為重要的國際金融中心，香港需要持續關注我們在各個領域的投入，才能令香港不斷發展和維持現時的國際地位。
As an important international financial centre Hong Kong needs to pay continuous attention to our investments in various fields so as to enable Hong Kong to continue to develop and maintain its current international status
目前來說，香港各項主要競爭力均不算太差。
At present the major competitiveness of Hong Kong is not too bad
舉例說，根據世界銀行於上月底發表的《2018年營商環境報告》，香港在全球190個經濟體中排名第五，但南韓已反超香港排在第四位。
For example according to the Doing Business 2018 published by the World Bank at the end of last month Hong Kong ranked fifth among the worlds 190 economies but South Korea has overtaken Hong Kong to reach the fourth place
我想補充的是，南韓在2008年的排名只是第三十。
I wish to add that in 2008 South Korea only ranked 30
特區政府迅即在翌日的新聞稿中指出，"香港在過去十年的《營商環境報告》中，排名一直處於全球前列位置......
The SAR Government promptly stated in the press release issued the following day that [i]n the past ten years Hong Kong has maintained its position among the worlds top ranking economies in the Doing Business Report
然而，我想指出，常言道：逆水行舟，不進則退。
However as the saying goes if we do not keep forging ahead we will be driven back
此外，這份報告亦很中肯地指出，香港某些針對初創企業的措施仍有待改善。
Furthermore the Report also fairly highlighted that there was room for improvement regarding certain local initiatives on start - ups
以往全球最具競爭力的城市大多數為金融中心，而現時最具競爭力的城市則必須既是金融中心，也是科技創新中心。
While the majority of the most competitive cities in the world were financial centres in the past they must be both financial centres and technology innovation centres nowadays
報告量度了全球1,035個城市的可持續競爭力指數，在十強中有3個是亞洲城市，但只不過是東京、新加坡和首爾，號稱國際大都會的香港卻十強不入。
The report measured the sustainable competitiveness index of 1 035 cities in the world and of the top 10 cities only three are Asian cities Tokyo Singapore and Seoul . Hong Kong the so - called an international metropolis has failed to reach the top 10
至於整體競爭力方面，深圳排名第六位， 而香港則只位列第十二，反而上海、廣州和北京均已進入前20名。
As for the general competitiveness Shenzhen ranked sixth and Hong Kong only ranked 12 whereas Shanghai Guangzhou and Beijing have all reached the top 20
最後，根據瑞士洛桑管理學院公布的排名，香港在數碼競爭力的分項排名第七，雖然已較去年爬升4位，但新加坡卻已連續5年排名榜首。
Finally in the ranking announced by the International Institute for Management Development in Lausanne Switzerland Hong Kong ranked seventh in digital competitiveness . While we have climbed four places compared to last year Singapore has topped the list for five consecutive years
有見及此，要保持香港的競爭力，施政報告的政策方向是正確的，但尚有很多部分需要補充和完善。
In view of this maintaining the competitiveness of Hong Kong is a correct policy direction for the Policy Address except that additions and refinements are still required in many respects
第一，積極把握國家發展帶來的機遇，讓香港經濟可以踏上新台階。
First of all actively seize the opportunities brought by our countrys development to lift the economy of Hong Kong to a new level
現時環球經濟尚未突破低增長格局，加上各種影響因素非常複雜且多變，香港作為小型開放式經濟體實在難以獨善其身。
At present the global economy has yet to break the low - growth cycle coupled with a wide range of pretty complex and varied factors it is difficult for Hong Kong being a small and externally - oriented economy to remain unaffected
相反，內地在這數年一直維持中高速的經濟發展，經濟結構逐漸提升，經濟前景也是全球主要經濟體中最好的，更提出了"一帶一路"倡議和粵港澳大灣區城市群發展，在在為香港的經濟發展帶來龐大機遇。
On the contrary in the past few years the Mainland has been maintaining a medium - high pace of economic growth with gradual improvements in its economic structure and the economic outlook is the best among major economies in the world . What is more it has introduced the Belt and Road Initiative and the development plan for a city cluster in the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Bay Area bringing enormous opportunities for Hong Kongs economic development
在捕捉"一帶一路"機遇方面，施政報告提出加強"一帶一路"辦公室的人手，並希望在年底前與國家發展和改革委員會簽署香港參與"一帶一路"建設的全面協議，當中涵蓋金融、基礎建設和爭議解決等，又會探討搭建"一帶一路"建設項目的資訊分享平台，讓企業更好地掌握相關資訊，促進項目對接和企業合作。
To capitalize on the opportunities brought by the Belt and Road Initiative the Policy Address has proposed to reinforce the manpower for the Belt and Road Office and expressed the wish to enter into an agreement of Hong Kongs full participation in the Belt and Road Initiative with the National Development and Reform Commission NDRC by the end of this year . The agreement will cover various areas such as finance infrastructure and dispute resolution and explore the establishment of an information sharing platform for the Belt and Road projects so that enterprises will have a better grasp of relevant information to facilitate more effective project interfacing and enterprise collaboration
此外，特區政府亦表示會與發改委成立聯合合作機制，建立直接和定期溝通的平台，加強溝通協商，並監督協議落實執行。
In addition the SAR Government also advised that it would establish a joint working mechanism with NDRC for direct and regular dialogues to strengthen communication and cooperation and to oversee the implementation of the agreement
在大灣區建設方面，施政報告提到特區政府已大致完成"粵港澳大灣區城市群發展規劃"的草擬工作，稍後會由國務院頒布，屆時將可實現粵港澳三地優勢互補及構建世界級城市群。
With regard to the Bay Area the Policy Address mentions that the SAR Government has basically completed the drafting of the development plan for a city cluster in the Bay Area . The plan which will be promulgated by the State Council at a later date will help build a world - class city cluster through complementary cooperation among Guangdong Hong Kong and Macao
政府表示會爭取為港人在大灣區學習、就業、創業、營商、生活以至養老提供更多便利，促進人流、物流、資金流和信息流，使大灣區成為港人的優質生活圈，我相信沒有人會反對這些建議。
The Government will seek further facilitation measures for Hong Kong people to study work and start up and operate business live and retire in the Bay Area and thereby facilitating the flow of people goods capital and information between Hong Kong and other cities in the Bay Area and making a quality living circle for Hong Kong people . I think no one will object to these proposals
由政務司司長擔任主席的推進大灣區建設及內地合作督導委員會，將會擬訂具體的工作計劃。
The Steering Committee on Taking Forward Bay Area Development and Mainland Co - operation chaired by the Chief Secretary for Administration will formulate concrete work plans
政制及內地事務局亦會成立相關發展辦公室，協調及統籌落實相關工作。
The Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau will also set up a relevant development office to steer and coordinate the implementation of the relevant work
不過，我想指出，施政報告被一些人批評為充滿研究的報告，所以我希望政府會在"一帶一路"和大灣區發展兩方面加快步伐，積極做出成果。
Notwithstanding that I wish to point out that the Policy Address has been criticized by some people as a report loaded with studies so I hope that the Government will quicken its pace to take forward the Belt and Road Initiative and the development of the Bay Area with a view to actively achieving results
我相信只要能夠切實落實剛才提及的措施，全面加強與內地 的合作，香港將有望加快經濟增長的速度，突破自全球金融危機以來的低增長趨勢，並推動香港的經濟發展邁向更高的台階。
I believe so long as the Government can effectively implement the above mentioned measures and make all - out efforts to strengthen cooperation with the Mainland Hong Kong will hopefully speed up economic growth break the low - growth cycle that began with the global financial crisis and take the economic development of Hong Kong to a higher level
第二，強化金融基建，持續鞏固香港作為國際金融中心的地位。
Secondly improve the financial infrastructure and continue to consolidate Hong Kongs position as an international financial centre
面對日益激烈的全球化競爭，香港必須全力以赴，加倍努力，以鞏固和提升作為國際金融中心的地位。
In the face of increasingly intense global competition Hong Kong must go to great lengths and make all - out efforts to reinforce and enhance its status as a global financial centre
此外，香港亦希望成為全球離岸人民幣業務的樞紐和國際資產管理中心，並推動金融市場的多元化發展。
Furthermore Hong Kong should aim at becoming an offshore RMB business hub and an international asset management centre to promote diversified development of the financial market
政府表示會透過不斷發展香港現有的種種融資渠道，適時更新現時的規管制度，將香港發展成為區內新經濟企業的首選融資平台，以迎合新經濟環境。
According to the Government through continuous development of various existing financing channels in Hong Kong and timely updating of the regulatory regime it will develop Hong Kong into a premier financing platform for new business enterprises in the region so as to cater for the new economic environment
政府的具體措施計有：第一，由財政司司長主持金融領導委員會，就如何推動金融市場的多元化發展提出策略性和前瞻性的建議。
The Governments specific measures include First the Financial Leaders Forum chaired by the Financial Secretary will put forward strategic and forward - looking proposals to promote diversified development of the financial markets
不過，政府指明會由指定部門跟進。
These proposals however will be followed up by designated departments according to the Government
第二，向金發局增撥資源，強化其進行策略性研究和提供建議的角色。
Second more resources will be allocated to FSDC to enhance its role in conducting strategic research and formulating recommendations
第三，政府會帶頭發行綠色債券，推動本地機構設立符合國際標準的綠色債券認證計劃，梁繼昌議員剛才也有提到，從而推動內地"一帶一路"沿線和國際投資者通過香港資本市場進行綠色項目融資。
Third the Government will take the lead in arranging the issuance of a green bond and promote the establishment of green bond certification schemes that meet with international standards by local entities a point mentioned by Mr Kenneth LEUNG earlier on with a view to encouraging investors in the Mainland and along the Belt and Road as well as international investors to arrange financing of their green projects through Hong Kongs capital markets
第四，政府亦提到會繼續與業界和內地有關部門，探討擴大跨境人民幣資金雙向流通的渠道，並研究將更多投資產品納入互聯互通機制，包括把ETF和債券通擴展至"南向通"。
Fourth the Government will continue to explore with the industry and the Mainland authorities expansion of the channels for two - way flow of cross - border RMB funds and the possibility of including in the two - way mutual access mechanism a wider range of investment products such as the exchange - traded funds ETFs and extending the Mainland - Hong Kong Bond Connect to cover Southbound Trading
此外，金發局亦負責推動市場和培養人才，所以我希望政府提供足夠的投入，不要虎頭蛇尾。
Furthermore FSDC is also responsible for promoting market development and nurturing talent I therefore hope that the Government will provide adequate input and avoid making a fine start but a poor finish
第二，香港要發展成為區內新經濟企業的首選融資平台，除增強作為直接融資平台的吸引力，成為企業上市集資的首選市場外，亦須同時鞏固香港作為間接融資，即貸款平台的地位。
Second in order to develop into a premier financing platform for new business enterprises in the region Hong Kong should not only enhance its attractiveness as a direct financing platform so as to become the first - choice market for initial public offerings but also consolidate Hong Kongs position as an indirect financing platform that is a platform for obtaining credit . I would like to make a declaration
我要在此作出申報，作為銀行界的代表，我現職銀行顧問，而我任職的機構在東盟也有開設分行。
As a representative of the banking sector I am currently a bank adviser and the bank I work for has also opened branches in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations ASEAN
香港在基建融資方面具有相當競爭力，但必須加快推進避免雙重課稅的安排，包括盡快與"一帶一路"沿線國家簽訂有 關協議，亦應通過香港駐外經濟貿易辦事處，協助金融機構與當地政府溝通和聯絡。
While Hong Kong is very competitive in infrastructure financing it is imperative to expeditiously bring forward arrangements for the avoidance of double taxation which include the signing of relevant agreements with countries along the Belt and Road as soon as possible and facilitating the communication and liaison of our financial institutions with the local governments through various Economic and Trade Offices
第三，我認為發展離岸人民幣方面的政策和舉措有欠扎實，亦未見有任何新的舉措。
Third I think the policy and initiatives to develop offshore RMB business are not down - to - earth nor is there any new initiative
在現時人民幣匯率已趨平穩的形勢下，應把握機會推出更多積極措施，加大力度鞏固香港離岸人民幣樞紐的地位。
As the RMB exchange rate has become more stable we should seize the opportunity to introduce more positive measures to strengthen the position of Hong Kong as an offshore RMB business hub
最後，為了提升銀行執行客戶盡職審查的效率這對方便營商十分重要銀行業正研究開發企業客戶的專業資訊機構平台，而政府亦表示會積極研究推出市民的個人電子身份認證，所以同步建立個人的KYCU可謂順理成章。
Last but not least in order to enhance the efficiency of banks in conducting customer due diligence―vital for business facilitation―the banking industry is exploring the establishment of a Know - your - customer Utility KYCU for corporate customers whereas the Government has also indicated its intention to actively consider introducing an electronic identity for Hong Kong residents . It is thus natural to establish a personalized KYCU at the same time
施政報告提出理財新哲學，把現時特區政府坐擁的豐厚財政盈餘更好地用諸社會，特別是香港作為區內主要的國際金融中心，必須如我剛才所說，保持稅制的競爭力。
The Policy Address proposes a new fiscal philosophy to better utilize the currently abundant fiscal surpluses of the SAR Government to benefit the community in particular as Hong Kong is a major international financial centre in the region it should as I said earlier on maintain the competitiveness of the tax regime
主席，社會上無疑眾說紛紜，認為特區政府未來的財政負擔會很大，人口老化、醫療和公務員退休等開支將會持續大幅增加，再加上香港的稅種相當有限，稅基亦相當狹窄，所以在減稅的同時，也要考慮長遠的財政承受能力和可持續性。
President there is no doubt that views in the community are divergent thinking that the financial burden of the SAR Government will become very heavy in the future as expenditures arising from an ageing population health care and civil service retirement continues to increase significantly . Coupled with fact that the types of taxes in Hong Kong are very limited and the tax base is pretty narrow thus a reduction in tax should take into consideration the long - term fiscal capacity and sustainability
可是，如果實施兩級稅制能夠提高香港企業的競爭力，促進科技創新或其他新興產業的發展，相信對整體經濟一定是利多於弊。
Nonetheless if the introduction of the two - tier profits tax system can enhance the competitiveness of Hong Kongs enterprises and facilitate the development of IT or other emerging industries tax reduction will do more good than harm to the overall economy
在經濟增長加快和企業盈利表現向好的情況下，政府的財政收入自然會增加。
With faster economic growth and better earnings performance of enterprises government revenue will naturally increase as well
特區政府已於年初成立稅務政策組，行政長官亦剛於10月出席稅務新方向高峰會，廣納社會各界人士的意見，希望制訂具前瞻性的稅務政策和措施。
The SAR Government established the Tax Policy Unit early this year the Chief Executive attended the Summit on the New Directions for Taxation in October to gauge the views from all sectors with a view to formulating forward - looking tax policies and measures
面對世界經濟的新形勢和香港長遠財政的種種挑戰，香港在過去10多年反而一直未有檢討稅務政策，現時的確是很難得的機會，讓香港重新考慮稅制，統籌兼顧，在提升國際競爭力的 同時，亦能確保財政可持續性。
In the face of new dynamics in the world economy and the long - term fiscal challenges of Hong Kong we have nonetheless not reviewed our tax policy in the past decade or so . Therefore it is indeed an opportune time for Hong Kong to reconsider the tax regime as well as to coordinate and enhance its international competitiveness while ensuring its fiscal sustainability
此外，還有很重要的是，平衡社會不同階層對稅負公平性和負擔性的意見，希望政府會盡快推出新舉措。
On the other hand it is also very important to balance the views of people from different sectors on tax equity and affordability . It is hoped that the Government will introduce new initiatives as early as possible
第四方面，是大力鼓勵創新投入，推動經濟結構升級轉型。
As for the fourth area the Government should vigorously encourage investment in innovation and promote the upgrading and transformation of Hong Kongs economic structure
發展創新科技是推動香港經濟結構轉型升級、提升競爭力的主要方向。
The development of IT is the major direction for promoting the upgrading and transformation of Hong Kongs economic structure and enhancing its competitiveness
香港毗鄰龐大的內地市場，有較完善的知識產權保護制度，也有先進的資訊科技基礎建設和金融體系，是有條件推動創新科技發展的。
Proximity to the huge Mainland market a robust intellectual property protection regime as well as an advanced IT infrastructure and financial system are favourable conditions for Hong Kong to foster IT development
然而，香港的研發開支佔本地生產總值的比例向來低於內地、德國、美國和日本。
However Hong Kongs gross expenditure on RD as a percentage to Gross Domestic Product GDP has been lower than that of the Mainland Germany the United States and Japan
對於我們提出的問題，政府過去多次的解釋都是香港不像其他國家般，有國防相關的研發開支，所以不應直接作比較。
In response to the relevant questions raised by us the Government has explained time and again in the past that unlike other countries Hong Kong does not have defence - related expenditure on RD thus no direct comparison could be drawn
不過，無論如何，政府總算已提出在未來5年，將本地的研發開支倍增至佔本地生產總值的1.5%，而這比例其實一點也不誇張。
Nonetheless in any case the Government has finally proposed to double local RD expenditure to 1.5 % of GDP in the next five years and this percentage is not large at all
政府亦表示會鼓勵私營機構加大投入，否則連這個目標也未能達到。
Also the Government advised that the private sector would be encouraged to increase their investment otherwise even the above target could not be reached
政府會在八大方面加強創科發展，確保維持香港的全球競爭力，並加強與國家發展的銜接，令香港在創科路上急起直追。
The Government will strengthen IT development in eight major areas to ensure that Hong Kong can maintain its global competitiveness and enhance our alignment with the development of our country with a view to catching up in the IT race
毫無疑問，上述發展創新科技的措施絕對值得我們支持。
There is no doubt that the above measures for IT development are definitely worthy of our support
香港的經濟結構過於單一，向來是以金融、商業和專業服務為主，加上香港創業和營商成本較高，令很多年青人難有一展所長的機會。
The economic structure of Hong Kong is excessively uniform and has always been relying on financial commercial and professional services . Owing to the high costs of entrepreneurship and business operation it is difficult for many young people to actualize their potentials
創新科技正好為這些年青人提供出路，讓他們可與一群志同道合的年青人，一起透過創意、創新和科技開拓一片新天地。
IT has precisely provided an alternative for these young people to work together with like - minded youths to open up new horizons through creativity innovation and technology
這不但有助解決年青人就業和向上流的問題，亦可支持香港經濟作多元化發展，成為推動經濟增長的新動力。
This will not only be conducive to addressing youth problems of employment and upward social mobility but will also support the diversified development of Hong Kongs economy and provide new impetus for economic growth
香港是一個自由開放的經濟體，容許世界各地的人前來投資或置業，所以香港的住宅和房地產不止是要滿足本地730多萬市民的住屋和投資需要，亦要應付來自內地以至世界各地的投資者和置業者的需求。
Given that Hong Kong is a free and open economy which allows people from all over the world to come here for investment or home acquisition residential properties of Hong Kong should not only cater for the housing and investment needs of some 7.3 million local residents but also those of investors and home buyers from the Mainland and the rest of the world
香港近年樓價高企，不單是受全球超寬鬆的貨幣政策刺激，亦受本地供應緊張影響，對市民的生活、營商及創業成本均非常不利。
Exorbitant property prices in Hong Kong in recent years is not only attributable to an exceptionally easing global monetary policy but also the tight supply situation which has adversely affected peoples livelihood as well as the costs of doing business and entrepreneurship
香港每年的私人住宅單位供應量只有不足2萬個，根本難以滿足實際需求。
As the supply of private housing units in Hong Kong is only less than 20 000 per annum it can hardly meet actual demand
推出不同的"辣招"只能產生短期的遏抑作用，問題的癥結依然是供應不足，背後與土地供應的關係密不可分。
The implementation of various curb measures has only produced short - term dampening effect the crux of the problem is still the lack of supply which is closely linked with land supply
政府表示擬於未來30年增加土地供應4,800公頃，平均每年亦只是160公頃。
According to the Government it planned to increase land supply by 4 800 hectares in the next 30 years but still this only represents an average increase of 160 hectares per year
與香港情況相若的新加坡，土地供應的增長速度明顯較我們快很多。
Although Singapore has many similarities with Hong Kong the growth of land supply is apparently much faster
新加坡的土地由1980年只有618平方公里增至2016年的719平方公里，在36年間增加了101平方公里或16%，平均每年達281公頃。
The land area of Singapore had increased from 618 sq km in 1980 to 719 sq km in 2016 an increase of 101 sq km or 16 % in 36 years or an average increase of 281 hectares per annum
由此可見，雖然土地是一個經濟體的重要生產因素，但香港在過去數十年的拓展卻一直落後於新加坡。
This shows that although land is an important factor of production in an economy the expansion effort of Hong Kong has been lagging behind Singapore over the past few decades