From November 18, applicants for the new issue or renewal of 21 driving and vehicle licences must provide and verify their Hong Kong mobile phone number or email address as an e-contact means for receiving electronic messages issued by the Police Force and the Transport Department in the future. Applicants will receive a one-time…
The Government today launched three measures to enhance the Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) and the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS), following the announcement of reforms to the talent admission regime in the 2024 Policy Address. The first measure calls for expanding the list of eligible universities under the TTPS. Thirteen top Mainland and…
Secretary for Health Prof Lo Chung-mau today officiated at the “Celebrating the 75th National Day 10,000 Steps a Day Walking Challenge 2024” Kick-off Ceremony. Organised by the Health Bureau and the Department of Health to promote the health benefits of walking, this year’s event coincides with the 75th anniversary of the founding of the…
Saint Francis University (SFU) has become the second university of applied sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, the Education Bureau today announced. The school successfully went through a stringent institutional review by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic & Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) and fulfilled all relevant criteria as confirmed by the bureau. …
The Strive & Rise Programme began the recruitment of 4,000 mentees for its third cohort today. Secondary One to Secondary Four students from underprivileged families, particularly those living in subdivided units, can now submit applications through the programme’s mobile application. Formulated and implemented by an interdepartmental task force led by the Chief Secretary,…
The Expert Advisory Group on Legal & Dispute Resolution Services (EAG), established by the Department of Justice earlier this month, held its first meeting today. During the meeting, the EAG considered and endorsed its terms of reference and discussed future work and issues for follow-up. The EAG is chaired by Secretary for Justice…
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government today conducted a second drill for the Pilot Scheme for Direct Cross-boundary Ambulance Transfer in the Greater Bay Area, which is expected to launch next month. It carried out the drill in collaboration with the Guangdong Provincial Government and the Shenzhen Municipal Government to observe the simulated…
A new round of the Basic Law Quiz Competition started today, with a view to enhancing Hong Kong people’s understanding of the relationship between the Constitution and the Basic Law, the Basic Law and its history, as well as national security, the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education announced. The competition comprises the…
Hong Kong’s economy grew 1.8% in the third quarter of 2024 over the same period a year earlier, down from a 3.2% increase in the second quarter, the Census & Statistics Department announced today. According to the advance estimates, gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 1.1% in real terms in the third quarter of…
When considering global trade hubs for expanding your business, it’s important to weigh the unique advantages each offers. Here’s a comparison of Hong Kong with other major trade hubs to help you decide where to focus your efforts. Hong Kong: The Gateway to Asia Key Advantages: Considerations: Singapore: The Hub of Southeast Asia Key Advantages:…