Which Hong Kong government departments get budget boosts while others face cuts?
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Hong Kong's government will increase funding for innovation, technology, intellectual property, and investment promotion departments by at least 10% in the coming financial year, despite overall efforts to curb recurrent spending. The Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau, the Digital Policy Office, the Intellectual Property Department, and InvestHK will see budget increases ranging from 11 to 27 percent. Conversely, the environmental branch and public broadcaster will face significant budget cuts of 70 and 28 percent, respectively. The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau will expand its civil service workforce by 16% in 2026-27, even as the overall civil service headcount shrinks by 2 percent. These budgetary shifts, announced by Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po, reflect a focus on I&T development, including AI and intellectual property, while implementing a 2% cut in recurrent expenditure by 2026-27.
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