Collpased person in custody dies in public hospital
A person in custody in Stanley Prison died in a public hospital today (June 12).The 44-year-old male person in custody was suffering from diabetes mellitus and required regular follow-up by the medical...
View ArticleGrading of beach water quality released
The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) today (June 13) released the latest grading of water quality for 39 beaches.Nine beaches were rated as Good (Grade 1), 24 were rated as Fair (Grade 2) and...
View ArticleSCED's speech at launch reception of Invest Hong Kong 2014 StartmeupHK...
Following is the speech by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Gregory So, at the launch reception of the Invest Hong Kong 2014 StartmeupHK Venture Programme today (June...
View ArticleSuspected food poisoning case under CHP investigation
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (June 13) investigating a suspected food poisoning outbreak and reminded the public to maintain personal, food and...
View ArticleGovt responds to report by Taiwan "CNA" on Taiwan DPP's comments on White...
Regarding the report by Taiwan "Central News Agency" (CNA) on Taiwan Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) comment on the White Paper on "The Practice of the 'One Country, Two Systems' Policy in the...
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"Hong Kong Celebrates Massachusetts 2014" launched in Boston (with photos)
Trade ties between the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Hong Kong grew strongly in recent years, with total exports from the Commonwealth to Hong Kong surging 150 per cent in 2013 year-on-year to...
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Hong Kong hosts annual reception in Bern (with photos)
To celebrate the 17th anniversary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and promote Swiss-Hong Kong bilateral ties, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin (HKETO Berlin) held...
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Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected cocaine and methamphetamine at airport...
Hong Kong Customs arrested an incoming male passenger at Hong Kong International Airport today (June 13) and seized about 1.84 kilogrammes of suspected cocaine worth about $1.97 million.The arrestee...
View ArticleTwo LegCo Committee meetings cancelled and services for public suspended
The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:The fifth public hearing of the Legislative Council (LegCo) Public Accounts Committee on "Mega Events Fund" (Chapter 3) of the...
View ArticleTerritory-wide flag day today
The Hong Kong Christian Kun Sun Association Limited will hold a territory-wide flag sale from 7am to 12.30pm today (June 14), a spokesman for the Social Welfare Department (SWD) said today.For...
View ArticlePolice condemn violent acts
Police condemned the violent acts by the protesters who attempted to enter the Legislative Council (LegCo) Building by force yesterday (June 13) and in the small hours of today (June 14).Some...
View ArticleAir Quality Health Index reaches serious level
The general and roadside monitoring stations of the Environmental Protection Department have recorded a higher than normal pollution level. At 4pm today (June 14), the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI)...
View ArticleSFH on Medical Council
Following is the transcript of remarks made by the Secretary for Food and Health, Dr Ko Wing-man, after attending a radio programme this morning (June 14):Reporter: Can you comment on the plan to bring...
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Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected methamphetamine at Lo Wu Control Point and...
Hong Kong Customs smashed a cross-boundary drug trafficking attempt yesterday (June 13) and seized about four kilogrammes of suspected methamphetamine, with an estimated market value of $2.1 million,...
View ArticleLet's Celebrate World Blood Donor Day
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:The Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service (BTS) holds a celebration event and ceremony to mark the World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) today...
View ArticleMarine Department announcement
Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:Please broadcast the following message as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:As Standby Signal No. 1 has been issued, the Marine...
View ArticleTranscript of opening remarks by SDEV at media session
Following is the transcript of the opening remarks by the Secretary for Development, Mr Paul Chan, at a media session after the second meeting of the Lantau Development Advisory Committee today (June...
View ArticleCorrectional officers intercept smuggling of suspected dangerous drugs into...
Correctional officers at Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre today (June 14) successfully intercepted suspected dangerous drugs which were concealed inside the body of a remand person in custody.Upon...
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Speech by CE at HK Phil 40th Anniversary Gala (English only) (with photos/video)
Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung, at the HK Phil 40th Anniversary Gala at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre this evening (June 14):Chairman Liu, Maestro van Zweden,...
View ArticleTranscript of SDEV's remarks
Following is the transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Development, Mr Paul Chan, at a media session after the second meeting of the Lantau Development Advisory Committee today (June 14):Reporter:...
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