Concerts to blend poetry of Yu Kwang-chung into music
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department's "Footprints of Time - Literary Figures and Their Sojourn in Hong Kong" series will present the concert "A Poet and His Muse - Yu Kwang-chung's Poetry in...
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"Love Food Waste Not" promotes environmental protection in community (with...
The Environmental Campaign Committee (ECC) and the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) jointly held the "Love Food Waste Not" summit at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre this morning...
View ArticleSFH on local supply of formula products
Following is the transcript of remarks (English portion) made by the Secretary for Food and Health, Dr Ko Wing-man, after attending a public function this afternoon (February 2):Reporter: (On the...
View ArticleEffective Exchange Rate Index
The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Monday, February 4, 2013 is 94.5 (same as last Saturday's index).The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Saturday,...
View ArticleCross-boundary land transport services during Lunar New Year holiday
The Transport Department today (February 4) reminded passengers who intend to cross the boundary during the Lunar New Year holiday to plan their journeys in advance and to travel by rail via the Lo Wu...
View ArticleLegCo to debate a motion on developing a new North Lantau
The following is issued on behalf of Legislative Council Secretariat:The Legislative Council (LegCo) will hold a meeting this Wednesday (February 6) at 11am in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. During...
View ArticleCluster of Rhinovirus cases in Siu Lam Hospital
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:The spokesperson for Siu Lam Hospital made the following announcement today (February 4):Six patients (aged 43 to 50) and two staff members...
View ArticleA sunny and dry January
The weather of the first month in 2013 was characterised by plenty of sunshine and dry conditions which were attributed to the prevalence of the relatively dry winter monsoon for most of the month. The...
View ArticleCluster of Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A) cases in Alice Ho Miu Ling...
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:The spokesperson of the Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital made the following announcement today (February 4):Four child patients (three...
View ArticleOld and Valuable Tree in Wan Chai removed for public safety
An Old and Valuable Tree (OVT) at Morrison Hill Road Playground, Wan Chai, was removed today (February 4) to ensure public safety after it was found to be at risk of collapse, a spokesman for the...
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Pledging ceremony of 4th Hong Kong Games (with photos)
Preparations for the 4th Hong Kong Games (HKG) got into full swing today (February 4) with the 18 Districts' Pledging Ceremony at Kowloon Park Arcade, Tsim Sha Tsui, under the tagline "Let's have Fun...
View ArticleHong Kong entering winter influenza season
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (February 4) appealed to members of the public to stay vigilant against seasonal influenza as the latest surveillance data...
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SCMA visits Kwun Tong District (with photos)
The Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Raymond Tam, visited Kwun Tong District this afternoon (February 4) to get an update on the locality.Accompanied by the Kwun Tong District...
View ArticleIssuance of additional Exchange Fund Bills
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced today (February 5) that additional Exchange Fund Bills will be offered in the...
View ArticleCustoms inspections at Lunar New Year Fairs
Customs officers today (February 5) distributed leaflets to stall operators at the Victoria Park Lunar New Year Fair to remind them not to sell counterfeit goods.Last October, Hong Kong Customs sent...
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Hong Kong Observatory leads changes in Typhoon Committee (with photos)
Twelve of the Typhoon Committee's 14 Members attended the 45th Session of the Typhoon Committee in Hong Kong and completed the four-day deliberations on February 1.The Director of the Hong Kong...
View ArticleThree men fined for illegal guesthouse operations
Three men were fined from $4,500 to $9,000 at the Eastern Magistrates' Courts today (February 5) for contravening the Hotel and Guesthouse Accommodation Ordinance (the Ordinance).The courts heard that...
View ArticleUpdate on cluster of Rhinovirus cases at Siu Lam Hospital
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:Regarding the recent confirmation of a cluster of patients with Rhinovirus in a male ward for the severely mentally handicapped, the...
View Article2012 Year-end Review speech by Director of Fire Services
Following is the speech by the Director of Fire Services, Mr Chan Chor-kam, at the Fire Services Department's 2012 Year-end Review press conference today (February 5):Looking back on the previous year,...
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Recall of proprietary Chinese medicines with undeclared aconitum alkaloids...
The Department of Health (DH) today (February 5) ordered a licensed wholesaler of proprietary Chinese medicine (pCm), Fung Wah (Hong Kong) Company (operated by Honour Essence Trading Limited), to...
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