At least 93 mega events will be held in Hong Kong in the first half of 2025, Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong announced today. At a press conference announcing the calendar of mega events, Mr Wong said the Government will continue to take a proactive role in promoting and attracting different mega events to…
Chief Executive John Lee said the sentence delivered by the Court of First Instance on a conspiracy to commit subversion case shows the court confirmed that the offence of the defendants was extremely serious and they should be severely punished. The court’s verdict given earlier this year, involving 45 convicted individuals, pointed out that…
The annual highlight of the Hong Kong maritime and port industry, Hong Kong Maritime Week 2024, held its grand opening ceremony. Secretary for Transport & Logistics Lam Sai-hung said at the ceremony that Hong Kong is keen to develop itself into a high-quality green maritime centre, adding that the Government had just promulgated the…
Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Algernon Yau today hosted a cocktail reception to update guests on the continuous efforts of the overseas Hong Kong Economic & Trade Offices (ETOs) and the Mainland Offices in promoting Hong Kong’s strengths and opportunities. About 200 guests including representatives of consulates, chambers of commerce and major trade…
Hong Kong Maritime Week 2024 held its grand opening ceremony today, showcasing the strong commitment of Hong Kong’s maritime industry in sailing towards sustainable shipping and consolidating the city’s status as an international maritime centre. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Acting Chief Executive Chan Kwok-ki said: “Sustainability – transforming Hong Kong into a green…
The first batch of around 120 district tutors under the National Security Education District Tutor Training Scheme pledged at the scheme’s launch ceremony today, to promote national security in the community and fully assist the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in fulfilling its constitutional responsibility to safeguard national security. Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy…
Deputy Secretary for Justice Cheung Kwok-kwan today attended the sixth Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) Legal Departments Joint Conference in Zhongshan. He met representatives from the legal departments of Guangdong and Macau to promote the flow of legal talent among the three places, take forward the interface of regulatory frameworks and the establishment…
Secretary of Health Prof Lo Chung-mau today visited Shanghai and met Shanghai Municipal Health Commission Deputy Director General Prof Luo Meng as well as attended a forum on Shanghai public hospitals. During his meeting with Prof Luo, the health secretary expressed gratitude to the commission for its continuous support to the two-way healthcare talent…
The 42nd Asian & Pacific Conference of Correctional Administrators (APCCA) hosted by the Correctional Services Department opened today, with about 140 correctional chiefs and representatives from 29 Asia-Pacific countries and regions, as well as representatives of professional organisations attending. The conference aims to enable participants to exchange views on correctional services and consolidate and…
Chief Executive John Lee said his visit to Peru and participation in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting achieved three results. He made the statement while meeting the media in Peru, telling reporters that the trip demonstrated Hong Kong’s commitment to promoting regional economic and trade co-operation and exploring diverse development opportunities. Mr Lee explained that signing…