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The Civil Engineering Office of the Civil Engineering & Development Department (CEDD) has launched “Connection”, a new community liaison centre that stands as Hong Kong’s first structure built using a circular design concept. Located at the Ma Liu Shui promenade, the facility opened its doors to the public on July 28 to showcase sustainable infrastructure and promote the civil engineering…
The Information Services Department (ISD) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Co-operation (MOU) with the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) to strengthen media collaboration and showcase Hong Kong’s achievements globally. The Director of Information Services John Tse, and ABU Secretary-General Ahmed Nadeem signed the agreement. This marks the first MOU that the ISD has signed with a…
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government today conducted the first stress test of passenger and vehicular flows with Shenzhen authorities at the Huanggang Port. More than 10,000 civil servants participated in the exercise. They took various modes of public transport to the port and practised immigration procedures before departure. Cyclical trials involving more than 400 departures…
The Tobacco & Alcohol Control Office (TACO) today said it has issued notices to two online platforms requiring them to cease any activities that may contravene the statutory prohibition on tobacco advertising, in following up a complaint. The notices were issued following the TACO’s investigation into a a public complaint claiming that an animation containing tobacco advertisements was posted on…
Hong Kong’s population was 7,518,300 in the middle of the year, up 0.3% from a year earlier, the Census & Statistics Department announced today. A net inflow of 39,800 Hong Kong residents was recorded during the period from mid-2025 to mid-2026. There were 29,700 births and 50,100 deaths, resulting in a natural decrease of 20,400. The Government said that various talent attraction and labour…
Primary healthcare services for the elderly will be further enhanced starting October 5, providing more comprehensive care under a new service model as Elderly Health Centres (EHCs) under the Department of Health (DH) are gradually integrated into the district health network, the department's Primary Healthcare Commission (PHC Commission) announced today. Under the first phase, nine EHCs —located…
The Independent Committee in relation to the Fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po announced today that it has obtained the Chief Executive's agreement to extend its reporting deadline to the end of October. The Chief Executive established the committee on December 12, 2025, to examine the causes of the blaze and formulate recommendations for fire prevention. Its initial mandate was to submit a…
The Government today announced that the AI Efficacy Enhancement Team has facilitated and implemented its first batch of 30 Efficacy Enhancement Projects . The initiatives are being rolled out in phases starting from mid-2026. Led by Deputy Chief Secretary Cheuk Wing-hing, the team was established following the 2025 Policy Address to co-ordinate and steer departments in applying artificial…
The Civil Aviation Department (CAD) will hold open days on September 12 and 13 to celebrate its 80th anniversary, with free admission tickets available for online registration starting today. Themed "Safeguarding Civil Aviation for 80 Years: Passing the Torch, Shaping the Future", the event aims to strengthen community ties and promote aviation knowledge. The open day will feature a wide range of…
The Government today launched a one-month public consultation on proposed amendments to the Building Management Ordinance. The exercise aims to further enhance the regulatory regime following the enactment of the Building Management (Amendment) Ordinance 2024. The proposed updates address five main areas. These include imposing a higher attendance requirement and voting thresholds for large-scale…
The Department of Health (DH)’s Centre for Health Protection (CHP) today reminded parents to ensure their children receive timely vaccinations under the Hong Kong Childhood Immunisation Programme (HKCIP). Hong Kong implemented the HKCIP in the 1960s, providing immunisation services to children through the DH's Maternal & Child Health Centres and School Immunisation Teams. CHP Controller Dr Edwin…
The Department of Health's Centre for Health Protection announced today that the 2026-27 Seasonal Influenza Vaccination School Outreach Programme will introduce a new electronic consent form feature. Beginning on August 17, parents can use the eHealth mobile application to submit an e-consent form for their children to receive seasonal influenza vaccinations (SIV) under the programme. The…
The Hong Kong Wetland Park will offer free admission and guided tours for the public on August 15 as a way to support National Ecology Day (NED). To promote societal awareness of ecological civilisation and environmental protection, as well as to implement the important concept that “lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets”, the country has designated August 15 of every year as NED.…
