To boost Hong Kong as an international legal and dispute resolution services centre, the Department of Justice (DoJ) nurtures legal talent to empower them to become well-versed in international law via secondment programmes. Hong Kong practising barrister Kevin Lau, who has developed a broad civil practice and a deep interest in international law, embarked…
Chief Executive John Lee officiated at the 2024 Honours & Awards Presentation Ceremony held at Government House today. Among the recipients, five received the Grand Bauhinia Medal, including Executive Council and Legislative Council member Martin Liao, and Prof Lau Siu-kai, an authoritative commentator on Mainland and Hong Kong affairs, as well as international politics.…
The two giant pandas, An An and Ke Ke, gifted by the central government to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, are expected to meet the public in December, the Government announced today. The pandas are currently adapting to their new living environment and are in good condition. To create a joyful atmosphere…
Director of the Hong Kong & Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Hong Kong & Macao Affairs Office of the State Council Xia Baolong recently said that Hong Kong was named after being a port and thrives by leveraging its ports advantages. We will continue to strengthen our…
A delegation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and senior representatives of business sectors will visit five Mainland cities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) from November 25 to 27. Chief Executive John Lee will lead the delegation to Guangzhou on November 25 to attend the Guangdong-Hong Kong Deepening Economic, Trade…
The Hong Kong ICT Awards 2024 presentation ceremony was held today to recognise and promote outstanding local information and communications technology (ICT) innovations and applications. Financial Secretary Paul Chan presented prizes to the team formed by the Mass Transit Railway (MTR) Corporation and the University of Science & Technology, which surpassed seven other category…
Cable trunking samples of 43 supplier contracts in ongoing public works projects did not comply with the contract requirements on coating, the Development Bureau said. Subsequent to earlier media reports on the alleged use of cable trunkings with a coating thickness not meeting the standard in public works projects, the Architectural Services Department (ArchSD)…
The Government announced today that the late Vinson So has been posthumously awarded the Medal for Bravery (Silver) by the Chief Executive in recognition of his act of gallantry and selflessness. It made the announcement in the Government Gazette, pointing out that Mr So’s gallantry and selflessness were displayed in the sacrifice of his…
Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho today reviewed the Fire Services passing-out parade for 16 station officers, nine ambulance officers, nine senior firemen/firewoman of the Mobilising & Communications Division, 95 firemen and 15 ambulancemen at the Fire & Ambulance Services Academy. Speaking at the parade, Ms Ho thanked the Fire Services Department for its full…
The Greater Bay Area International Clinical Trial Institute (GBAICTI), established and wholly owned by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, was opened today in the Hong Kong Park of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science & Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone. The Greater Bay Area International Clinical Trials Center of the Shenzhen Municipality was concurrently…