Lands Department issues nine pre-sale consents in fourth quarter of 2013
The Lands Department issued seven pre-sale consents for residential developments and two pre-sale consents for commercial developments in the fourth quarter of 2013.According to the latest quarterly...
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Following is the transcript of remarks made by the Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Tsang Tak-sing, after attending the briefing for the "Bless Hong Kong" Campaign today (January 7):Reporter: Are you...
View ArticleCHP investigating case of severe paediatric influenza A infection
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (January 7) investigating a case of severe paediatric influenza A infection affecting a 50-day-old baby boy.The patient, who...
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Official launch of "Bless Hong Kong" Campaign in February - Helping those in...
The following is issued on behalf of the Societal Engagement Task Force of the Commission on Poverty:The Societal Engagement Task Force (SETF) of the Commission on Poverty (CoP) today (January 7)...
View ArticleCHP investigates acute gastroenteritis outbreak at elderly home
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (January 7) reminded members of the public and management of institutions to maintain personal and environmental hygiene to...
View ArticleSCED's speech at Asian Licensing Awards presentation ceremony (English only)
Following is the speech by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Gregory So, at the Asian Licensing Awards presentation ceremony today (January 7):Toby (Founding Chairman of Asian...
View ArticleCorrectional officers stop remand person in custody from self-harm
Correctional Services officers stopped a remand person in custody from hurting herself in Lai King Correctional Institution today (January 7).At about 8.20am, the 20-year-old female remand person in...
View ArticleUpdate on suspected food poisoning cases in a tour group
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (January 7) provided an update on its investigation into a tour group with persons developed gastroenteritis symptoms announced...
View ArticleCHP notified by Guangdong HFPC of additional human case of avian influenza...
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) was notified by the Health and Family Planning Commission (HFPC) of Guangdong Province today (January 7) of an additional human...
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Customs continues to combat illegal export activities of powdered formula...
Following the operation by Hong Kong Customs combatting the illegal export of powdered formula across the land boundary last week, Hong Kong Customs conducted a series of enforcement operations in the...
View ArticleTranscript of remarks by SCED at media session
Following is a transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Gregory So, to the media while attending the Legislative Council meeting today (January 8):Reporter:...
View ArticleCHP appeals for vigilance against acute gastroenteritis
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (January 8) drew the attention of the public and management of schools and institutions to the prevention of acute...
View ArticleLCQ13: Manpower of Buildings Department
Following is a question by the Hon Chan Han-pan and a written reply by the Secretary for Development, Mr Paul Chan, in the Legislative Council today (January 8):Question:Some staff members of the...
View ArticleLCQ22: Occupational safety of foreign workers working at construction sites
Following is a question by the Hon Kwok Wai-keung and a written reply by the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, in the Legislative Council today (January 8):Question:It has...
View ArticleUsing good-as-new notes for lai-see
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:As the Chinese New Year draws near, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) encourages the public to continue supporting the use of...
View ArticleNHFPC notifies additional human case of avian influenza A(H7N9) in Jiangsu
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) received notification today (January 8) from the National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC) of an additional human...
View ArticleFHB urges powdered formula trade to ensure sufficient supply in run-up to...
The Permanent Secretary for Food and Health (Food), Mrs Marion Lai, today (January 8) met with representatives of seven major powdered formula suppliers, the Hong Kong General Chamber of Pharmacy...
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Appeal for information on missing man in Tin Shui Wai (with photo)
Police today (January 8) appealed to the public for information on a man who went missing in Tin Shui Wai.Ho Kwong-sum, aged 77, went missing after he was last seen at Tin Wah Estate yesterday (January...
View ArticleA wet and thundery 2013
A preliminary assessment of the global average temperature from January to November 2013 suggests that 2013 is likely to be among the 10 warmest years since global records began in 1850. Moreover,...
View ArticleThird confirmed human case of avian influenza A(H7N9) in Hong Kong under CHP...
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) is today (January 8) investigating an additional confirmed human case of avian influenza A(H7N9) in Hong Kong affecting a man...
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