The Transport Department today alerted the public to fraudulent websites’ addresses which pretend to be HKeToll and seek to deceive users into making payments to obtain their credit card information. The two fraudulent websites’ addresses are “https://hketoll[.]shop/hk” and “https://hketollo[.]cc/hk”. Vehicle owners wishing to pay an outstanding toll online must log in to the…
If you’re a United States citizen planning to visit Hong Kong, it’s important to understand the visa requirements and entry procedures to ensure a smooth trip. Visa-Free Entry United States citizens can enjoy visa-free entry to Hong Kong for short visits. Key Details: Entry Requirements While a visa isn’t required for short stays, travelers must…
Hong Kong has long been recognized as a pivotal hub for global trade, thanks to its strategic location, robust infrastructure, and business-friendly environment. Here’s how businesses can leverage these advantages to achieve global trade success. Strategic Geographical Position Hong Kong’s proximity to major Asian markets, particularly China, makes it an ideal gateway for businesses looking…
In view of the death of eight animals in Hong Kong Zoological & Botanical Gardens yesterday, Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Kevin Yeung convened an urgent interdepartmental meeting today to hear reports on the latest situation by the Leisure & Cultural Services Department, the Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department as well as the Department…
Chief Executive John Lee will deliver his Policy Address in the Legislative Council on Wednesday. People can watch the live broadcast of Mr Lee’s speech on the Policy Address website. Once the Chief Executive has completed his speech, the full text of the Policy Address will be posted on the website and copies…
The Home & Youth Affairs Bureau and the Family Council today launched a new five-year “Funding Scheme on the Promotion of Family Education”, and invited applications to it for 2024-25. The scheme seeks to subsidise non-profit-making family education projects in the community, thereby promoting family values and enhancing family well-being and social harmony. …
The Education Bureau today released a web version of the latest profiles of kindergartens and childcare centres to assist parents in making informed choices for their children. The dedicated website provides information on about 990 kindergartens and childcare centres in Hong Kong, including their approved fees for the 2024-25 school year, as well as…
The Education Bureau and the Constitutional & Mainland Affairs Bureau’s Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) Development Office organised an itinerary design competition under Mainland Exchange Programmes for Students, encouraging secondary students to design routes for Mainland exchanges covering the GBA cities as destinations. The competition’s kick-off ceremony/briefing session was held today as part…
Chief Executive John Lee today congratulated Sam Hou-fai on being elected as the sixth-term Chief Executive-elect of the Macao Special Administrative Region. Apart from noting that Mr Sam has been serving as Macau’s Court of Final Appeal President since the establishment of the Macao SAR, leading the Macau courts in performing judicial functions and contributing significantly…
Kiran Fatima, who is of Pakistani descent, speaks a number of Pakistani languages – namely Urdu, Punjabi and Pashto – as well as English and some Cantonese. Her knowledge of different languages helps her in her role as a member of the Ethnic Minority (EM) Care Team at the LINK Centre, one of the…