A number of measures are in place to further increase the Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point’s (HYW BCP) overall handling capacity, Secretary for Security Tang Ping-keung said at the Legislative Council today. As at September 2024, the HYW BCP recorded a daily average of about 70,000 cross-boundary passenger trips, and during weekends and…
The seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) is being held from today to November 10 at the National Exhibition & Convention Center in Shanghai. Over 300 Hong Kong enterprises are participating in this year’s CIIE to promote quality Hong Kong products and services, representing almost one-tenth of the total number of exhibitors at the…
Secretary for Justice Paul Lam said today Hong Kong has a significant role to play in facilitating international engagement and promoting the progress of international rule of law as China moves towards deeper institutional opening-up. Addressing the conclusion of the Second Legal Forum on Interconnectivity & Development, which is part of Hong Kong Legal…
To implement the development plans set out in the Hong Kong Innovation & Technology Development Blueprint, the Government has proposed to merge the two research and development (R&D) centres – the Hong Kong Applied Science & Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) and the Nano & Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI). Secretary for Innovation, Technology & Industry…
A ceremony was held today to launch the new Wealth Intelligence for Smart Elders Course (WISE Course) under the Elder Academy (EA) Scheme, which aims to strengthen elderly learners’ financial management knowledge. The course is expected to be implemented in about 60 EAs during the 2024-25 school year, with planned expansion to approximately 180…
The Security Bureau, together with the disciplined services and auxiliary forces under its umbrella, will hold an exhibition to showcase the cultural and creative items carried by the Shijian-19 satellite during a recent mission. This six-day exhibition, due to commence tomorrow at the Space Museum foyer, aims to enhance citizens’ sense of national pride…
Hong Kong Legal Week 2024, an annual flagship event of the legal sector to showcase Hong Kong as an international legal and dispute resolution services centre, was launched today. Themed “Hong Kong Common Law System: World-Class Springboard to China & Beyond”, the five-day event provides an opportunity for participants from all corners of the…
The fresh water supply of Tung Chung Town area was gradually resumed from about 10am today, Director of Water Supplies Roger Wong said. Due to emergency repair works on a fresh water pipe at Cheung Tung Road near Siu Ho Wan Water Treatment Works of Lantau Island, the area’s fresh water supply was affected…
The Department of Justice (DoJ) today strongly condemned an attempted knife attack on a magistrate, stressing that it will not tolerate any illegal or violent acts. In a press release, the DoJ explained that the incident took place at the Kowloon City Magistrates’ Courts this morning and emphasised that the attempted knife attack threatened…
The Land Registry logged 5,857 sale and purchase agreements for all building units received for registration in October, up 52.4% compared with September and up 99.4% year-on-year. The total consideration for such agreements in September rose 50.6% from September, to $41.7 billion, representing a 43.6% year-on-year growth. Of the agreements, 4,697 were for…