Transcript of remarks by FS at Budget press conference (with photo/video)
Following is the transcript of remarks by the Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang, at the press conference on the 2013-14 Budget at Central Government Offices, Tamar, today (February 27):Reporter:...
View ArticleCloser trade ties calls echoed in Miami and Atlanta (with photos)
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York (HKETONY) hosted Spring Receptions in Atlanta (February 25, Atlanta time) and Miami (February 26, Miami time) for local business, government and...
View ArticleUpdate on cluster of Influenza A cases in Kowloon Hospital
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:Regarding a male psychiatric ward in Kowloon Hospital in which some patients had been confirmed as having Influenza A recently, the...
View ArticlePolice appeal for information on fatal traffic accident in Tsing Yi
Police appealed to the public for information on a fatal traffic accident in Tsing Yi on February 7 in which a 77-year-old man died. At 7.04pm on that day, a light goods vehicle (LGV) driven by a...
View ArticleSpecial traffic arrangements for public processions on Hong Kong Island
Police will implement the following special traffic arrangements this Sunday (March 3) to facilitate two public processions held on Hong Kong Island.(I)A. Road closure (implemented from 2.30pm)-...
View ArticleInvitation for expressions of interest on Kai Tak Multi-purpose Sports...
The Home Affairs Bureau (HAB) today (March 1) described as encouraging the response by the private sector to the invitation for initial expressions of interest (EOI) on the development of the Kai Tak...
View ArticleAdvance Activation of Overseas ATM Cash Withdrawal Capability
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:To further enhance the security of ATM services, the overseas ATM cash withdrawal capability for all ATM cards (including debit...
View ArticleUpdate on cluster of Human Metapneumovirus cases in Pok Oi Hospital
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:Regarding the recent confirmation of a cluster of patients with Human Metapneumovirus in a male infirmary ward of Pok Oi Hospital, the...
View ArticleCS concludes reconstruction work in Sichuan and fosters Sichuan-HK...
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (March 1) led a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government delegation to inspect the HKSAR reconstruction projects in the...
View ArticleCustoms geared up to enforce new regulation on export of powdered formula...
The new regulation on the export of powdered formula for infants and children under 36 months (powdered formula) from Hong Kong took effect today (March 1).The Assistant Commissioner (Boundary and...
View ArticleBatch recall of Honey Child Cough Syrup (with photo)
The Department of Health (DH) today (March 1) instructed a licensed drug manufacturer, Meyer Pharmaceuticals Limited, to recall one batch (batch number: 021203) of Honey Child Cough Syrup (registration...
View ArticleAppointments to the Community Involvement Committee on Greening and Expert...
The Development Bureau announced today (March 1) the appointment of members to the Community Involvement Committee on Greening (CICG) and the Expert Panel on Tree Management (Expert Panel) by the...
View ArticleAppeal for information on missing man in Sha Tin
Police today (March 2) appealed to the public for information on a man who went missing in Sha Tin.Tsui Wah-yau, aged 78, went missing after he left his home in Kwong Yuen Estate yesterday (March 1)...
View ArticleTranscript of remarks by SED
Following is a transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Education, Mr Eddie Ng Hak-kim, at a media session after attending Commercial Radio's progamme "Saturday Forum" today (March 2):Reporter:.........
View ArticleCase of severe paediatric enterovirus infection with meningitis complications...
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (March 2) investigated a case of severe paediatric enterovirus (EV) infection with meningitis complications affecting a...
View ArticleCluster of Influenza A Cases in Castle Peak Hospital
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:The spokesperson for Castle Peak Hospital (CPH) made the following announcement today (March 2):Three patients (aged 33 to 41) in a male...
View ArticleMissing man in Sha Tin located
Police located a man who went missing in Sha Tin.Tsui Wah-yau, aged 78, went missing after he left his home in Kwong Yuen Estate yesterday (March 1) afternoon. His family made a report to Police that...
View ArticleYellow fire warning
Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:Yellow fire warningThe fire danger situation today (March 3) is yellow and the risk of fire is high. People are urged to prevent fires breaking out and...
View ArticleRed flag hoisted at Silverstrand Beach
Attention TV/radio announcers:Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:Here is an item of interest to swimmers.The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (March 3) that due...
View ArticleRed flag hoisted at Clear Water Bay Second Beach
Attention TV/radio announcers:Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:Here is an item of interest to swimmers.The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (March 3) that due...
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