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Apr 26Secretary for Health meets delegation of Shanghai Municipal Health Commission (with photos)

Apr 26Sixth Plenary Session of the Hong Kong/Shanghai Co-operation Conference held in Hong Kong (with photos/video)

Apr 25Hong Kong and Shanghai hold meeting to enhance financial co-operation (with photos)

Apr 24SCST meets with Chairman of CPPCC Qingdao Municipal Committee (with photos)

Apr 23Transcript of remarks by CE at media session before ExCo (with video)

Apr 23CE welcomes over 200 delegates of Second 2024 ABAC Meeting in Hong Kong (with photos)

Apr 22Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia sign Memorandum of Understanding of Cooperation on dispute avoidance and resolution (with photos)

Apr 22Hong Kong Customs signs Authorized Economic Operator Mutual Recognition Arrangement with Bahrain Customs Affairs (with photos)

Apr 222024 Voter Registration Campaign launched (with video)

Apr 19FS concludes visit to Hangzhou and Suzhou (with photos/video)

Apr 18FS continues visit to Hangzhou and Suzhou (with photos/videos)

Apr 17FS begins visit to Hangzhou (with photos/video)

Apr 16Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs to lead District Officers to Mainland for study and duty visit

Apr 16FS to depart tomorrow for visiting Hangzhou and Suzhou

Apr 12Digital Economy Summit to forge sustainable future (with photos)

Apr 11Global Talent Summit · Hong Kong to be held May 7 and 8

Apr 10CE welcomes appointment of Cui Jianchun as Commissioner of Ministry of Foreign Affairs in HKSAR

Apr 9HA promotes healthcare talents exchange in Shanghai and Hangzhou (with photos)

Apr 8Government establishes Working Group on Patriotic Education

Mar 27CS attends thematic forum of Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2024 and meets with leaders of Hainan Province and youth volunteers of Hong Kong in Hainan (with photos/videos)

Mar 27Wealth for Good in Hong Kong Summit concludes, reinforcing the city's global leadership in family office industry (with photos)

Mar 21Government announces speaker lineup for Wealth for Good in Hong Kong Summit

Mar 21Director of Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of CPC Central Committee and Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of State Council meets CE in Shenzhen (with photos)

Mar 21Hong Kong maintains fourth place in Global Financial Centres Index

Mar 19Address by CE to LegCo on passage of Safeguarding National Security Bill (with photos)

Mar 14SCST visits Xi'an and Qingdao to promote Hong Kong tourism (with photos)

Mar 8Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Three-Places-One-Lock Scheme officially launched (with photos)

Mar 7Financial Mega Event Week to showcase Hong Kong's glamour (with photos/video)

Mar 6SCST to visit Xi'an and Qingdao

Mar 6Gazettal of Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions and Two-tiered Standard Rates) Bill 2024

Mar 5CE exchanges views with Hong Kong students in seminar in Beijing (with photos)

Mar 5CE attends opening meeting of NPC annual session in Beijing (with photos)

Mar 4CE begins visit programme to Beijing (with photos/video)

Mar 4Hong Kong and Bahrain enter into tax pact (with photos)

Feb 29Public consultation on Basic Law Article 23 legislation concluded

Feb 28Transcript of remarks by FS at Budget press conference (with photos/video)

Feb 28Transcript of remarks by CS on 2024-25 Budget (with video)

Feb 28CE's statement on 2024-25 Budget

Feb 28Budget: Advance with Confidence, Seize Opportunities, Strive for High-quality Development

Feb 27Director of Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of CPC Central Committee and Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of State Council Mr Xia Baolong inspects cultural and youth development in Hong Kong (with photos/videos)

Feb 26Director of Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of CPC Central Committee and Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of State Council Mr Xia Baolong studies financial and economic development in Hong Kong (with photos)

Feb 25Director of Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of CPC Central Committee and Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of State Council Mr Xia Baolong continues to inspect district governance in Hong Kong and meets with representatives of different sectors (with photos/videos)

Feb 24Director of Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of CPC Central Committee and Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of State Council Mr Xia Baolong inspects district governance in Hong Kong (with photos/video)

Feb 23Director of Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of CPC Central Committee and Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of State Council Mr Xia Baolong continues inspection visit to Hong Kong (with photos/video)

Feb 22Director of Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of CPC Central Committee and Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of State Council Mr Xia Baolong arrives in Hong Kong for inspection visit (with photos/video)

Feb 21CE holds engagement sessions with HKSAR deputies to NPC and HKSAR members of National Committee of CPPCC (with photos)

Feb 21Director of Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of CPC Central Committee and Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of State Council Mr Xia Baolong to visit Hong Kong for inspection

Feb 7HKSAR Government's Digital Green Bonds Offering

Jan 29Civil and Commercial Arrangement between Mainland and Hong Kong comes into operation (with photos)

Jan 25CE meets Minister of National Financial Regulatory Administration (with photo)

Jan 24Asian Financial Forum explores strategies on sustainable economic development and opportunities of multilateral co-operation (with photos/videos)

Jan 24HKMA and PBoC announce measures to deepen financial co-operation between Hong Kong and Mainland

Jan 23Special boundary-crossing arrangements during Lunar New Year holidays and respective transport arrangements (with photo)

Jan 17DGCA visits Shanghai (with photos)

Jan 14SLW learns about Shanghai's experiences in elderly and talent policies (with photos)

Jan 12SLW taps talent attraction strategies in Shanghai visit (with photos)

Jan 11SLW to visit Shanghai

Jan 9SCST continues visit to Shanghai (with photos)

Jan 8SCST begins visit to Shanghai (with photos)

Jan 5SCST to visit Shanghai

Jan 1Members of seventh term District Councils take oaths and assume office (with photos/video)

Dec 21SDEV concludes visit to Shanghai (with photos)

Dec 20SDEV and delegation continue visit in Shanghai (with photos)

Dec 19SDEV leads delegation to begin visit to Shanghai (with photos)

Dec 18Transcript of remarks by CE at media session after reporting to President Xi Jinping (with photos/videos)

Dec 17Public consultation on Budget launched

Dec 15CE to go on duty visit to Beijing

Dec 13Commissioner of Customs and Excise visits Hangzhou and Shanghai Customs and meets with Shanghai-based Hong Kong students and enterprises (with photos)

Dec 12Government promulgates Hong Kong Major Transport Infrastructure Development Blueprint (with photos)

Dec 12Lists of appointed members and ex officio members of District Councils announced

Dec 11CE congratulates elected members of seventh District Council Election

Dec 7STL concludes visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou (with photos)

Dec 6STL continues visit to Shanghai (with photos)

Dec 5STL participates in Marintec China (with photos)

Dec 4STL leads delegation to visit Shanghai (with photos)

Dec 42023 District Council Ordinary Election - registration arrangements for voting at Near Boundary Polling Stations end tomorrow

Nov 27Shandong Liaison Unit relocates to new office

Nov 24Director of Chief Executive's Office leads politically appointed officials to conduct duty visit in Nanjing (with photos)

Nov 23SCED hosts cocktail reception to give update on work of overseas ETOs and Mainland Offices on promoting Hong Kong (with photos/video)

Nov 23Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Greater Bay Area Quota Scheme extended

Nov 20Hong Kong Maritime Week 2023 (with photos)

Nov 192023 District Council Ordinary Election - registration arrangements for voting at Near Boundary Polling Stations begin tomorrow

Nov 16Director of Chief Executive's Office to lead politically appointed officials to Mainland for study and duty visit

Nov 13District Council Election candidates briefed on electoral guidelines and legislation (with photos)

Nov 10399 candidates determined to be validly nominated for 2023 District Council Ordinary Election

Nov 9Government to launch Elderly Health Care Voucher Pilot Reward Scheme next Monday

Nov 9SITI attends forum of World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit (with photo)

Nov 8SITI attends World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit (with photos)

Nov 5Hong Kong proactively participates in sixth China International Import Expo (with photos/videos)

Nov 4CE leads delegation to begin visit programme in Shanghai (with photos/videos)

Nov 3CE leads delegation to visit Shanghai and attend sixth China International Import Expo

Oct 31HKSAR Government today holds "Improving district governance Building a better community" seminar

Oct 25Hong Kong Talent Engage attracts talents to Hong Kong (with photo)

Oct 25Policy Address to bring out full potential of the community

Oct 25Policy Address: Towards a Liveable, Innovative and Green Hong Kong

Oct 25Policy Address: Boosting the economy, supporting business

Oct 25Policy Address promotes vibrant, strong and stable Hong Kong

Oct 25SCS briefs civil servants on Policy Address initiatives

Oct 18CE's speech at High-level Forum on Connectivity of third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing (with photos/ video)

Oct 18CE's speech at Thematic Forum on Sub-national Cooperation of third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing (with video)

Oct 17CE's speech at CEO conference of third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing (with photos/video)

Oct 16EAC Chairman visits Returning Officer's office of District Council Ordinary Election (with photos)

Oct 9District Committees constituencies register released today

Oct 8CE congratulates Hong Kong athletes for achievements in Asian Games Hangzhou

Oct 8CS attends Closing Ceremony of 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou (with photos)

Oct 7CSTB summarises visitor arrival to Hong Kong during National Day Golden Week

Sep 28Hong Kong maintains fourth place in Global Financial Centres Index

Sep 27Hong Kong continues to rank among top in Global Innovation Index

Sep 25CE visits equestrian venue of 19th Asian Games Hangzhou (with photos)

Sep 24CE watches Asian Games in Hangzhou to cheer for Hong Kong athletes (with photos)

Sep 23CE attends opening ceremony of 19th Asian Games Hangzhou (with photos/video)

Sep 22CE leads delegation to begin visit programme in Hangzhou (with photos/videos)

Sep 19CE leads delegation to attend opening ceremony of 19th Asian Games Hangzhou

Sep 19Hong Kong continues to rank among top of world's freest economies

Sep 17CE visits Yuen Long to gather public views on Policy Address (with photos/video)

Sep 15CE visits Tsuen Wan to gather public views on Policy Address (with photos/video)

Sep 14"Night Vibes Hong Kong" Campaign launched (with photos/video)

Sep 14Hong Kong's robust financial ecosystem contributes to Belt and Road Initiative (with photos)

Sep 13Eighth Belt and Road Summit opens in celebration of 10th anniversary of Belt and Road Initiative (with photos/video)

Sep 13CE extends gratitude to Vice Premier of State Council for keynote speech delivered at eighth Belt and Road Summit (with photos)

Sep 10Hong Kong Customs College strengthens co-operation with Shanghai Customs College (with photos)

Sep 6SEE joins International Forum on Energy Transition in Suzhou (with photos)

Sep 5Government launches retail green bond

Aug 27Transcript of remarks by CE at media session (with photo/video)

Aug 27CE listens to public views at 2023 Policy Address District Forum (with photos/video)

Aug 20CE attends 2023 Policy Address District Forum (with photos/video)

Aug 14GCIO visits Shanghai (with photos)

Aug 11SEE concludes visit to Zhejiang Province (with photos)

Aug 6SEE visits three cities in Greater Bay Area and Zhejiang Province

Aug 2SCST continues visit to Zhejiang Province (with photos)

Aug 1SCST meets with Director of Hangzhou Sports Bureau (with photos)

Jul 31Policy Address consultation launched (with photo/video)

Jul 31SCST meets with officials of cultural and tourism authorities from Zhejiang Province and Hangzhou (with photos)

Jul 24Polling date for the 2023 District Council Ordinary Election gazetted

Jul 10District Councils (Amendment) Ordinance 2023 comes into effect today

Jul 8CE signs District Councils (Amendment) Ordinance 2023 (with photos)

Jul 7FS continues visit in Shanghai (with photos/video)

Jul 6FS attends World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2023 in Shanghai (with photos/videos)

Jul 5US(Ed) visits Zhejiang and Shanghai (with photos)

Jul 5FS begins visit in Shanghai (with photos/video)

Jul 4FS to visit Shanghai tomorrow

Jul 1SHETO organises celebratory events in Shanghai for 26th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to motherland (with photos)

Jun 30Cornerstone for prosperity and stability: Hong Kong National Security Law heralds third anniversary of implementation

Jun 29HKSAR Government's Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments call on Zhejiang Province leaders (with photos)

Jun 28HKSAR Government's Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments visit Zhejiang for practical experience of grassroots governance (with photos)

Jun 27SCS leads Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments to conduct study and duty visit in Beijing and Hangzhou (with photos)

Jun 26Zhejiang and Hong Kong signed a number of co-operation agreements in Hong Kong (with photos/video)

Jun 24SCS to lead Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments to Mainland for study and duty visit

Jun 13Introduction of labour importation schemes for construction and transport sectors and enhancement of Supplementary Labour Scheme

Jun 9Secretary for Health and delegation start three-day visit in Shanghai (with photos)

Jun 9SFST elaborates on ways to maintain financial stability of Hong Kong at Lujiazui Forum (with photos)

May 22Submit applications for voter registration and change of voter registration particulars by June 2

May 15Official launch of Northbound Trading of Swap Connect

May 2Government announces proposals on improving governance at district level

May 1"Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles" open for application from June 1

Apr 13SED visits Zhejiang and Shanghai (with photos)

Apr 12About 6.4 million eligible people to receive first-instalment consumption voucher on April 16

Apr 11SED visits Zhejiang (with photos)

Mar 18CE: Beijing trip opens new chapter for communication and co-operation between HKSAR Government and central ministries (with photos/video)

Mar 17CE continues call on central ministries and meets Hong Kong youths in Beijing (with photos/videos)

Mar 16HKSAR resolutely supports formation of Hong Kong and Macao work office of CPC Central Committee by Central Authorities

Mar 16CE continues to call on central ministries (with photos/videos)

Mar 13CE warmly congratulates victorious conclusion of "two sessions" (with photos)

Mar 13CE begins visit programme in Beijing (with photos)

Mar 5CE attends opening meeting of NPC annual session in Beijing (with photos)

Mar 1Government launches regularised Greater Bay Area Youth Employment Scheme

Feb 27New service arrangements for International Circulation Permits for Mainland and Macao cross-boundary vehicles

Feb 9HKSAR Government welcomes introduction of "exit endorsement for talents" by Mainland authorities

Feb 7HYAB successfully concludes first youth exchange tour to Mainland after full resumption of normal travel (with photos)

Feb 2"Hello Hong Kong" Campaign launched to promote Hong Kong around the world (with photos/video)

Jan 31Expansion of Pilot Scheme on Immigration Facilitation for Visitors Participating in Short-term Activities in Designated Sectors

Jan 26Application date for identity card replacement at Smart Identity Card Replacement Centres extends to March 3, 2023

Jan 26Regular quotas for Hong Kong cross-boundary non-commercial private cars using HZMB to Macao to be increased

Jan 17Government further extends outreach vaccination service special programme for residential care homes till mid-February

Jan 14CE's statement on appointment of CPG Liaison Office Director

Jan 12Government announces updated arrangement under Government's COVID-19 Vaccination Programme

Jan 11Service resumption of Hong Kong section of Express Rail Link from January 15

Jan 10Government clarifies that young children aged under three must present nucleic acid test result for entry into the Mainland

Jan 8"LeaveHomeSafe" system ceased operation

Jan 6Further adjustments for cross-boundary goods vehicle transport arrangement

Jan 6Government announces nucleic acid testing arrangement to be implemented since January 8 for resumption of normal travel between Hong Kong and Mainland

Jan 5Progressive, orderly and comprehensive resumption of normal travel between Hong Kong and Mainland to be achieved

Jan 4Hong Kong residents born in 1954 or before should apply for new smart identity cards on or before January 14, 2023

Jan 4Regular quotas for Hong Kong cross-boundary non-commercial private cars using HZMB to Macao open for application

Dec 28Government adjusts testing arrangements for inbound persons

Dec 28Government adjusts local anti-epidemic measures

Dec 23CE reports to state leaders on work (with photos/videos)

Dec 22Government promulgates Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Development Blueprint (with photos)

Dec 11"Jin Yong Exhibition" concludes successfully in Shanghai (with photos)

Dec 3HKSAR Government today holds two seminars on promotion of spirit of 20th National Congress of CPC (with photos/video)

Dec 2Arrangement of assisting cross-boundary vehicles stranded in Mainland or Macao to return to Hong Kong for vehicle examination extended to June next year

Dec 1CE, Principal Officials of HKSAR Government and ExCo Non-official Members express condolences on passing of late Former President Jiang Zemin (with photos/video)

Dec 1Pilot project for prioritising examination of qualified invention patent applications filed by Hong Kong applicants in Mainland to be launched on January 1, 2023

Nov 30CE expresses sorrow over passing of Former President Jiang Zemin

Nov 29Electronic Services for Visa Application Extended to all Visa Application Types

Nov 28Virtual Mainland Higher Education Expo 2023/24 provides information on further studies on the Mainland

Nov 25Hong Kong residents born in 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 or 2000 should apply for new smart identity cards on or before December 10

Nov 17Government adjusts nucleic acid testing arrangements for inbound persons

Nov 16Mainland and Hong Kong sign framework agreement to further exchange and collaborate on archaeology and built heritage (with photo)

Nov 7Subsidy amounts for Mainland University Study Subsidy Scheme in 2022/23 academic year announced

Oct 31"LeaveHomeSafe" mobile app version 3.5.0 launched (with photos)

Oct 28Hospital COVID-19 Vaccination Stations to provide Sinovac and BioNTech vaccination service from next week

Oct 28"Jin Yong Exhibition" unveiled in Shanghai (with photos)

Oct 19Policy Address: Four steps to unleashing Hong Kong's I&T potential

Oct 19Policy Address: Attracting talents, enterprises to boost competitiveness

Oct 19Policy Address for Hong Kong citizens: CE

Oct 18Nominations for 2022 Legislative Council Election Committee constituency by-election to start on November 1

Oct 12Government announces latest arrangements of COVID-19 vaccination venues (with photos)

Oct 5Hospital Authority commences influenza vaccination programme

Oct 52022/23 seasonal influenza vaccination programmes to start tomorrow

Sep 29Celebrations to mark 73rd National Day

Sep 27New arrangement of Vaccine Pass to commence from Friday

Sep 22Hong Kong residents born in 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 or 2000 should apply for new smart identity cards from October 7 to December 10

Sep 16Government standardises requirements of Provisional Vaccine Pass

Sep 13HAD enhances "StayHomeSafe" telephone hotline service

Sep 8Hong Kong once again ranked as the world's freest economy

Sep 8Government increases COVID-19 vaccination quota for children

Sep 8Government lowers applicable age of Vaccine Pass to 5 and adjusts vaccination requirements applicable to persons aged 12 or above

Sep 6Government maintains existing social distancing measures

Sep 2HKSAR Government expresses gratitude for national support for further expanding mutual access between Mainland and Hong Kong financial markets

Sep 1Government extends outreach vaccination service special programme for residential care homes

Sep 1HKSAR Government proactively promotes education exchanges and co-operation between Mainland and Hong Kong (with photos)

Sep 1Government rationalises testing arrangements for persons arriving from Mainland and Macao

Aug 31Seventh Belt and Road Summit opens (with photos/video)

Aug 26Applications invited for Basic Law Promotion Activity Sponsorship Scheme and Basic Law Promotion Research Sponsorship Scheme

Aug 25Government joins forces with local communities to boost COVID-19 vaccination (with photos)

Aug 24Government increases quotas for entering Hong Kong through Shenzhen Bay Control Point under Come2hk Scheme from today

Aug 23Education Bureau announces entry facilitation measures for HK students to study in Mainland higher education institutions

Aug 18"LeaveHomeSafe" hotline extends operating hours

Aug 16Government continues to process applications for review under 2022 (Phase II) Consumption Voucher Scheme

Aug 15Senior appointment (with photo)

Aug 15Tentative issuance schedule for Exchange Fund Bills and Notes

Aug 9Government launches seventh batch of Silver Bond

Aug 8Government announces enhanced Vaccine Pass function

Aug 4HKSAR Government welcomes Ministry of Finance's issuance of sovereign bonds in Hong Kong

Aug 1Mainland University Study Subsidy Scheme open for applications

Jul 28Scheme for Admission of Hong Kong Students to Mainland Higher Education Institutions for 2022/23 academic year enters admission stage

Jul 25Government updates list of places of recognised vaccination records

Jul 24Government trials upgraded electronic health declaration system to enhance arrival quarantine procedures

Jul 22Senior appointments (with photos)

Jul 22Immigration Department calls on members of public to apply for HKSAR passports early

Jul 14New taxi fares to take effect from July 17

Jul 14HAD to open temporary night heat shelters

Jul 13Chief Executive appoints COVID-19 Expert Advisory Panel members

Jul 12Government reminds public of application procedure for reviewing assessment result under Consumption Voucher Scheme

Jul 11Government updates list of places of recognised vaccination records

Jul 7Government strengthens testing arrangements for inbound persons and suspends route-specific flight suspension mechanism

Jul 7HKMA joins International Financial Consumer Protection Organisation

Jul 6New book "Our Yau Tsim Mong Stories" published in celebration of 25th anniversary of establishment of HKSAR (with photos)

Jul 5Public consultation launched on proposed amendments to Fire Safety (Buildings) Ordinance (Cap. 572)

Jul 4Government updates list of places of recognised vaccination records

Jul 1CE launches Facebook, Instagram and Weibo accounts

Jul 1Inaugural Ceremony of Sixth-term HKSAR Government held (with photos/videos)

Jun 30President Xi meets with CE (with photos/videos)

Jun 30Celebration events to mark 25th anniversary of establishment of HKSAR

Jun 30Warm welcome for President Xi's arrival to inspect Hong Kong (with photos/video)

Jun 21Immigration Department introduces Online Assistance Request Form for residents outside Hong Kong to seek assistance

Jun 19Principal Officials of Sixth-term HKSAR Government appointed (with photos)

Jun 17Online exhibition celebrating 25th anniversary of establishment of HKSAR launched today (with photos)

Jun 15Hong Kong ranked fifth in World Competitiveness Yearbook 2022

Jun 13Government announces details of 2022 (Phase II) Consumption Voucher Scheme

Jun 13Government updates list of places of recognised vaccination records

Jun 11Celebrations for All project commences (with photos)

Jun 10Government gazettes inclusion of monkeypox as statutorily notifiable infectious disease under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance and launches Preparedness and Response Plan for Monkeypox

Jun 10Resumption of air letter service to Australia, Canada, France, Italy, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan and United States

Jun 7Official launch of Counter-terrorism Reporting Hotline

Jun 6Home Vaccination Call Centre to receive enquiries from Monday to Friday

Jun 6HKSAR Government welcomes Ministry of Finance's issuance of sovereign bonds in Hong Kong

Jun 6Government updates list of places of recognised vaccination records

Jun 2Arrangement of assisting cross-boundary vehicles stranded in Mainland or Macao to return to Hong Kong for vehicle examination extended to end of year

Jun 121 Community Vaccination Centres open from 10am today

Jun 1Government to gazette inclusion of monkeypox as statutorily notifiable infectious disease and formulate response plan

May 31Government launches Pilot Scheme on Immigration Facilitation for Visitors Participating in Short-term Activities in Designated Sectors

May 31Rolling out of more exciting activities celebrating HKSAR 25th anniversary (with photos)

May 30Chief Executive-elect receives instrument of appointment in Beijing (with photos/videos)

May 30Government updates list of places of recognised vaccination records

May 29Government fine-tunes testing arrangements for persons entering Hong Kong and updates penalty under flight suspension mechanism

May 27Chief Executive-elect to receive instrument of appointment in Beijing

May 26Government reminds members of public commencement of Vaccine Pass third stage next Tuesday

May 25AALCO Hong Kong Regional Arbitration Centre officially opens (with photos/video)

May 23LCSD to present signature events in celebration of HKSAR 25th anniversary (with photos)

May 23Government updates list of places of recognised vaccination records

May 21Government to implement Vaccine Pass arrangement in designated healthcare premises

May 21SCED urges APEC members to fully support multilateral trading system (with photos)

May 19Government announces relaunch of online platform for declaration of non-local vaccination records

May 18Transfer passengers arriving at Hong Kong International Airport through SkyPier Terminal via Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge to be exempted from Air Passenger Departure Tax

May 17ExCo endorses reorganisation of government structure for sixth-term Government

May 16Government updates list of places of recognised vaccination records

May 12General holidays for 2023 published

May 11"LeaveHomeSafe" version 3.2.5 launched for Google and Huawei devices to rectify technical error

May 10Hongkong Post to launch online booking service for handling of non-local COVID-19 vaccination record, Provisional Vaccine Pass and non-local recovery record

May 102022 Mainland-Hong Kong Joint Funding Scheme opens for applications

May 9Chief Executive-elect visits CPG offices in Hong Kong (with photos)

May 9Government updates list of places of recognised vaccination records

May 8Chief Executive Election result (with video)

May 8Counting of votes for Chief Executive Election completed smoothly (with photos/video)

May 6Full implementation of new regulatory regime of travel industry on September 1

May 5HKSAR Government organises appreciation and farewell ceremony for Mainland medical support team (with photos)

May 4"LeaveHomeSafe" new version 3.2.3 available for update

May 4Government announces arrangements for Provisional Vaccine Pass and non-local recovery record for inbound travellers

May 3Government further relaxes social distancing measures

Apr 26Territory-wide Home Vaccination Service commences for persons with special needs to receive COVID-19 vaccination (with photos/video)

Apr 25World Immunization Week promotes use of vaccines

Apr 20Government amends regulations for adjustments to social distancing measures in stages

Apr 20CE meets with Mainland epidemic prevention and control experts (with photo)

Apr 19Mainland epidemic prevention and control experts continue their visit in Hong Kong to learn about anti-epidemic work in community and prevention of importation of cases (with photos)

Apr 19Second batch of subsidies disbursed under Temporary Unemployment Relief Scheme

Apr 19Government announces arrangement to download recovery record QR code and implementation details of second stage of Vaccine Pass

Apr 15Online and phone registration for Home Vaccination Service starts Tuesday

Apr 14Government continues to provide medical consultation to HA's chronic disease patients living in Guangdong under COVID-19 epidemic

Apr 14National Security Education Day 2022 on April 15

Apr 13Mainland epidemic prevention and control experts visit residential care homes and attend working meeting (with photos/video)

Apr 13Third dose Sinovac vaccine booking arrangements for children aged 3 to 11

Apr 13Government supplies free rapid antigen test kits to elderly

Apr 12Government further increases supply of designated quarantine hotels

Apr 12Special pre-departure testing arrangement for outbound travellers to Mainland or Macao changes to nasopharyngeal swab for sampling

Apr 10Mainland epidemic prevention and control experts inspect anti-epidemic measures adopted at different premises (with photos)

Apr 8Arrangements for one-off extra allowance to WFA recipients

Apr 8Fourth dose COVID-19 vaccination arrangements for persons aged 60 or above

Apr 8First batch of subsidies under Temporary Unemployment Relief Scheme to be disbursed from April 12

Apr 8Orderly arrival and distribution of anti-epidemic medical supplies from Mainland

Apr 7Immigration Department accepts applications for extension of stay from Hong Kong non-permanent residents outside Hong Kong under pandemic

Apr 7CE meets with members of Mainland Chinese medicine expert group of Central Authorities (with photo)

Apr 7SFH welcomes arrival of new batch of Mainland epidemic prevention and control experts in HK (with photos/video)

Apr 7New call-up programme for Hong Kong residents born in 1954 or before, 1983 to 1984 and 1987 to 2000 to apply for new smart identity cards

Apr 6Government welcomes passage of tax concessions

Apr 4LegCo President respects Mrs Carrie Lam's decision not to seek CE re-election

Apr 3About 6.3 million eligible people to receive consumption vouchers on April 7

Apr 2Government provides free COVID-19 nucleic acid testing service for the elderly and targeted groups

Apr 2Permission for group and multi-household gatherings in relation to the Chief Executive Election

Apr 1Nomination period for Chief Executive Election to start this Sunday

Apr 18th Hong Kong Games cancelled

Mar 31Government conducts COVID-19 vaccination for persons with special needs at their homes for first time (with photos/video)

Mar 30SME Financing Guarantee Scheme Enhancements to Take Effect

Mar 29HKSAR Government welcomes arrival of Mainland Chinese medicine expert group in Hong Kong (with photos/video)

Mar 29The Government amends regulations under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance

Mar 26Implementation of special COVID-19 testing arrangement for outbound travellers to Mainland by air

Mar 25Nomination period for Chief Executive Election to start on April 3

Mar 24Hong Kong maintains third place in Global Financial Centres Index

Mar 22Government updates risk-based testing strategy

Mar 21Government statement on 2022 Legislative Programme

Mar 21Government updates list of places of recognised vaccination records

Mar 20Change of operating hours of Shenzhen Bay Control Point for passenger clearance

Mar 20Government adjusts vaccination requirements of Vaccine Pass

Mar 19Implementation of special COVID-19 testing arrangement for outbound travellers by land starting March 21

Mar 18Applications for Temporary Unemployment Relief Scheme to open on March 23 (with photo/video)

Mar 18Announcement of latest arrangements on COVID-19 vaccination

Mar 17Adjustment of the Base Rate

Mar 16CE welcomes arrival of Mainland medical support team in Hong Kong (with photos/video)

Mar 15SFH holds exchange meeting with Mainland experts (with photo)

Mar 14SFH welcomes arrival of Mainland medical support team in Hong Kong (with photos/video)

Mar 14Government updates list of places of recognised vaccination records

Mar 13HKSAR Government strives to stablise the supply to Hong Kong under new cross-boundary land transport arrangements

Mar 11HKSAR Government fully promotes Hong Kong cargo transfer plan to stabilise supplies to Hong Kong through land transport (with photos/video)

Mar 9SFH mobilises medical and health sector to support various anti-epidemic measures (with photo)

Mar 9CEDB proactively co-ordinates demands of Mainland anti-epidemic medical supplies

Mar 9Experts from NHC inspect cordon-off and compulsory testing exercise in Shun Tin Estate, Kwun Tong (with photos)

Mar 8Government conducts random nucleic acid tests on RAT positive cases declared starting March 8

Mar 8Government extends most social distancing measures

Mar 8IMF acknowledges Hong Kong's strong economic recovery and stability of its financial system

Mar 7Government announces details of Phase I of new round of Consumption Voucher Scheme

Mar 7Government updates list of places of recognised vaccination records

Mar 6Government expresses gratitude to Mainland's goodwill in supporting Hong Kong's fight against epidemic and making donations

Mar 6Experts from NHC continue its visit in Hong Kong (with photos)

Mar 5Additional Comirnaty vaccine doses purchased by Government arrive in Hong Kong

Mar 5HKSAR Government spares no effort in fighting epidemic

Mar 5Experts from NHC visits testing centre as well as community isolation and treatment facilities (with photos)

Mar 4Announcement of appointment arrangements for shortened intervals between COVID-19 vaccine doses

Mar 4CE thanks Mainland's expert delegation for its visit and guidance for HKSAR to fight epidemic (with photo)

Mar 4Government updates vaccination requirements of Vaccine Pass

Mar 3Two additional COVID-19 Mobile Vaccination Stations to commence Friday

Mar 2First cross-boundary cargo train carrying anti-epidemic supplies arrives at Hong Kong (with photos/video)

Mar 2Acting SHA congratulates nine Hong Kong arts projects supported by China National Arts Fund for the first time

Mar 2NHC expert delegation exchanges views with representatives of Department of Health and Hospital Authority (with photo/video)

Mar 2Anti-epidemic proprietary Chinese medicines and other medical supplies arrive in Hong Kong progressively (with photo)

Mar 1Hong Kong Legal Cloud services officially launched today

Mar 1Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme invites new round of applications

Mar 1Railway transportation of goods from Mainland to Hong Kong to be launched

Mar 1Government's response on Compulsory Universal Testing

Feb 28Government announces removal of Principal Official

Feb 28New milestone for legal regulatory interface in GBA

Feb 28HKSAR Government and Mainland authorities work together to improve land transport arrangements

Feb 28Ceaseless Mainland support for Hong Kong's anti-epidemic efforts (with photos/videos)

Feb 28Food supply is stable in Hong Kong

Feb 28Government continues to provide conditional free COVID-19 testing service for targeted groups

Feb 28HAD and District Offices distribute COVID-19 rapid test kits by Central Government to members of public for free (with photos)

Feb 27CEDB distributes anti-epidemic medical supplies from Mainland at full speed

Feb 27HKSAR Government co-ordinates with Mainland authorities to push forward transportation of goods by railways (with photos/video)

Feb 27CE meets with representative of Health Commission of Guangdong Province and delegation of Mainland epidemiological experts (with photo)

Feb 27All people collecting consumption vouchers of last round via Octopus to receive last $1,000 voucher on March 16

Feb 27HAD and District Offices distribute complimentary COVID-19 rapid test kits by Central Government to members of public (with photos)

Feb 26Government announces latest criteria for discharge from isolation and home quarantine

Feb 26Swift distribution of Chinese medicines and medical supplies donated by our nation and continued communication with Mainland experts

Feb 26Acting SHA expresses gratitude to Central Government for anti-epidemic support and donation of anti-epidemic supplies (with photos/videos)

Feb 25HKSAR Government co-ordinates with Mainland authorities to ensure stable daily goods supply from Mainland to Hong Kong

Feb 24HKSAR Government makes concerted and all-out efforts against current wave of epidemic

Feb 24FHB anti-epidemic task force meeting with Mainland counterparts (with photos)

Feb 24SFH expresses gratitude to Mainland for donating Chinese medicines to fight epidemic

Feb 24Government enacts Emergency (Exemption from Statutory Requirements) (COVID-19) Regulation

Feb 23Budget to support business, foster talent and boost capacity for economic development

Feb 23Budget echoes determination to defeat virus, revitalise economy

Feb 23Budget provides support for people and businesses to ride out global pandemic

Feb 23Tax measures proposed in 2022-23 Budget

Feb 23Government extends place-specific flight suspension mechanism

Feb 23CE's statement on 2022-23 Budget

Feb 23Government further tightens social distancing measures

Feb 23Mainland COVID-19 medical expert delegation extends its visit in Hong Kong (with photos)

Feb 22Mainland COVID-19 medical expert delegation continues its visit in Hong Kong (with photos)

Feb 22HKSAR Government adds five new sites to construct community isolation and treatment facilities

Feb 21Mainland COVID-19 medical expert delegation continues its visit in Hong Kong (with photos)

Feb 21Government announces implementation arrangements for Vaccine Pass

Feb 21Mainland epidemiological expert delegation extends its visit in Hong Kong (with photos/video)

Feb 20Mainland epidemiological expert delegation continues its visit in Hong Kong (with photos/video)

Feb 19HKSAR and Mainland held anti-epidemic task force meeting (with photos)

Feb 19Mainland expert delegation continues visit to institutions and facilities related to anti-epidemic work in Hong Kong (with photos/video)

Feb 19Chief Executive thanks Central Government for ceaseless support for Hong Kong to fight epidemic (with photos/video)

Feb 18Mainland expert delegation attends task force of epidemiologists meeting and inspects Hong Kong's epidemic prevention and control work and learns about epidemiological investigations (with photos/video)

Feb 17Public urged to get ready for "vaccine pass" with latest version of "LeaveHomeSafe" app

Feb 17Government employees fully committed to anti-epidemic efforts

Feb 16HKSAR Government leverages support of Central Authorities and assumes main responsibility to curb epidemic

Feb 16Statement by ExCo Non-official Members on important instruction of President Xi Jinping

Feb 15Matrimonial and Family Arrangement between Mainland and Hong Kong comes into operation

Feb 14Government updates list of places of recognised vaccination records

Feb 13Mainland-Hong Kong thematic meeting on COVID-19 epidemic

Feb 13Government appeals to the public to continue to fight the virus together

Feb 13HKSAR Government leverages support of Central Authorities to curb epidemic

Feb 10HAD sets up "StayHomeSafe" Scheme telephone hotline

Feb 9Government tightens social distancing measures in view of changes in epidemic situation

Feb 8"StayHomeSafe" Scheme launched

Feb 7Applications invited for Basic Law Promotion Activity Sponsorship Scheme and Basic Law Promotion Research Sponsorship Scheme

Feb 7Activation of community isolation facility with medical post

Feb 3Government enhances anti-epidemic measures in view of severe epidemic situation

Jan 31Government adjusts quarantine and testing requirements for persons arriving at Hong Kong from Mainland, Macao and Taiwan

Jan 31Government maintains existing social distancing measures

Jan 31Government updates list of places of recognised vaccination records

Jan 30Dynamic "zero infection" most effective way to fight epidemic

Jan 30Government resumes quarantine-free arrangements for arrivals from Zhuhai to Hong Kong through Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge under Return2hk and Come2hk Schemes

Jan 28Adjustment to social security payment rates

Jan 27Government adjusts boarding, quarantine and testing arrangements for inbound travellers and extends arrangement of place-specific flight suspension mechanism

Jan 27New functions added to "LeaveHomeSafe" for easy display of vaccination QR codes

Jan 27Government announces medical exemption arrangement under "vaccine pass"

Jan 27Extension of suspension of face-to-face classes for all schools after Chinese New Year holidays

Jan 21Eligible persons aged 60 to 64 must apply for JoyYou Card by end-January to enjoy $2 concessionary fare from February 27 as scheduled

Jan 20IMF commends Hong Kong's robust institutional frameworks and effective policy responses for boosting economic growth and safeguarding financial stability

Jan 20Arrangements for children aged 5 to 11 to receive COVID-19 vaccines

Jan 20Suspension of face-to-face classes of secondary schools until Chinese New Year

Jan 19Reservation for vaccination at two newly added Community Vaccination Centres to start tomorrow

Jan 17Government suspends quarantine-free arrangements for arrivals from Zhuhai to Hong Kong through Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge under Return2hk and Come2hk Schemes

Jan 14Government announces fifth round of Anti-epidemic Fund measures

Jan 12COVID-19 vaccination walk-in service of DH's Elderly Health Centres to expand (with photo)

Jan 12Details of fifth cycle of Territory-wide Identity Card Replacement Exercise

Jan 12Advance reservations for vaccination at two newly added Community Vaccination Centres starts this Friday

Jan 11Suspension of face-to-face classes of primary schools, kindergartens and kindergarten-cum-child care centres until Chinese New Year

Jan 10Asian Financial Forum explores into next normal and sustainable future amid gradual recovery of global economy (with photo/videos)

Jan 10Government announces updated quarantine requirements for close contacts of locally acquired cases tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus

Jan 10New vaccination service arrangements at general out-patient clinics

Jan 10Government continues to increase COVID-19 vaccination uptake through various channels

Jan 7Multi-pronged measures to increase COVID-19 vaccination uptake

Jan 6Government reminds public that Comirnaty vaccination is available at eight private healthcare institutions

Jan 5Government tightens social distancing measures in view of latest epidemic situation

Jan 5Government implements place-specific flight suspension mechanism in response to Omicron variant and tightens boarding and quarantine requirements for places with Omicron cases detected

Jan 4e-Appointment service extended to Appeals Registry, High Court Registry and Integrated Mediation Office

Jan 4Government maintains existing social distancing measures and announces plan for expanding "vaccine bubble"

Jan 3Government updates list of places of recognised vaccination records

Jan 3Chief Executive determines oaths taken by all Members-elect of Legislative Council valid (with photos)

Jan 3Government clarifies that there is no lockdown plan for Hong Kong

Jan 2OGCIO introduces new functions to Hong Kong Health Code website and announces setting up of 15 additional mobile support stations from tomorrow

Jan 1Government encourages public to make good use of community testing centres and mobile specimen collection stations for testing

Jan 1Protect oneself by receiving third dose of COVID-19 vaccine as early as possible (with photos)

Dec 31FHB welcomes approval of first batch of products for sale in Mainland under streamlined procedures for HK registered traditional pCms for external use to be registered in GBA

Dec 30Temporary service centres set up to assist JoyYou Card applicants and application opens for eligible persons reaching 60

Dec 30HKSAR Government continues to be resolute and spare no effort in safeguarding national security

Dec 29CS unveils signature events and preparatory work for celebration of HKSAR 25th anniversary (with photos/videos)

Dec 24Further expansion of COVID-19 vaccination arrangements from January 1

Dec 22Immigration Department introduces electronic services for visa application and "e-Visa" arrangement

Dec 20Government updates list of places of recognised vaccination records

Dec 20CE welcomes publication of white paper on "Hong Kong: Democratic Progress Under the Framework of One Country, Two Systems"

Dec 20Counting of votes for Legislative Council General Election completed smoothly (with photos)

Dec 20Seventh SAR Legislative Council formed

Dec 20Legislative Council General Election overall results

Dec 19Polls of first Legislative Council election after improvements to electoral system close

Dec 17Public consultation on legislative proposal to implement arrangement with Mainland on reciprocal recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters commences

Dec 16SCMA inspects boundary control point polling stations (with photos)

Dec 16Live broadcast of vote counting at boundary control points and polling stations using printed copy of final register

Dec 16Subsidy amount for Non-means-tested Subsidy Scheme for Self-financing Undergraduate Studies in Hong Kong in 2022/23 academic year announced

Dec 15Electors only need to bring original of Hong Kong identity card to vote on voting day

Dec 13 Government updates list of places of recognised vaccination records

Dec 13About 3 million people collecting consumption vouchers via Octopus to receive last $1,000 voucher on December 16

Dec 9Legislative Council General Election poll cards sent to 4.47 million electors

Dec 9"Hong Kong Health Code" system opens for registration starting tomorrow (with photos)

Dec 82021 Legislative Council General Election - Registration figure for arrangement for electors to return from Mainland to Hong Kong to vote

Dec 6Government updates list of places of recognised vaccination records

Dec 5Mainland Olympians delegation continues to meet with different sectors (with photos/video)

Dec 4Enthusiasm for Olympics extended by sports demonstrations of Mainland Olympians (with photos/video)

Dec 3HKSAR Government to hold 2021 Constitution Day Seminar online

Dec 2"Hong Kong Health Code" system opens for registration from December 10 (with photo)

Dec 1Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme invites new round of applications

Nov 30Immigration Department introduces Contactless e-Channel service for Hong Kong residents

Nov 30Civil aviation authorities of Mainland, Hong Kong and Macao sign Joint Maintenance Management Cooperation Arrangement (with photo)

Nov 30Government to launch pilot scheme on vaccination service using BioNTech vaccine at certain private healthcare institutions

Nov 30Application for JoyYou Card opens for eligible persons born in 1961

Nov 29Government tightens boarding and quarantine requirements for various places

Nov 292021 Legislative Council General Election - arrangement for electors to return from Mainland to Hong Kong to vote

Nov 29Virtual Mainland Higher Education Expo 2022/23 to be held from December 4 to 10

Nov 26Government implements most stringent boarding and quarantine requirements for eight places in southern Africa

Nov 26New enhancements for HKSAR travel documents

Nov 26Functional constituency/Election Committee constituency electors' eligibility to vote

Nov 25Cash Payout Scheme registration to close on December 31

Nov 25Tokyo Olympic Games Mainland Olympians delegation to visit Hong Kong

Nov 25Second meeting on Mainland and Hong Kong anti-epidemic work achieves good progress

Nov 23Government maintains most social distancing measures under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance

Nov 23Mainland epidemic prevention and control expert delegation concludes visit in HK (with photos)

Nov 22Mainland epidemic prevention and control expert delegation continues visit in HK (with photos)

Nov 21Mainland expert delegation visits local institutions and facilities related to anti-epidemic work (with photos)

Nov 20Press ahead with Legislative Council General Election to implement "patriots administering Hong Kong"

Nov 20Mainland expert delegation visits Hong Kong to inspect anti-epidemic measures (with photos)

Nov 19SCED: Hong Kong business environment remains favourable and vibrant (with photo)

Nov 18Government extends third dose COVID-19 vaccination arrangements

Nov 13CE issues statement on sixth plenary session of 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China

Nov 12Hong Kong, China participates actively in APEC 2021 Economic Leaders' Week (with photos)

Nov 10Persons with chronic illnesses encouraged to vaccinate early and identification document to be issued to immunocompromised patients

Nov 9SCED: Unimpeded trade solution to economic recovery (with photos)

Nov 5Hong Kong residents born in 1980, 1981 or 1982 should apply for new smart identity cards between November 19, 2021 and January 18, 2022

Nov 5Hong Kong participates actively in fourth China International Import Expo (with photos)

Nov 4129 Mainland higher education institutions to admit Hong Kong students

Nov 4Exchange between Hong Kong and Mainland experts to pursue gradual resumption of quarantine-free travel

Nov 3Hong Kong scientists receive State Natural Science Awards

Nov 2Revamped Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre reinterprets local traditional culture (with photos)

Nov 1Government announces comprehensive tightening of quarantine exemption arrangements

Oct 31Application for JoyYou Card opens for eligible persons born in 1960

Oct 29Nominations for Legislative Council General Election to start tomorrow

Oct 28Welcome home ceremony for HKSAR Delegation to 14th National Games held today (with photos)

Oct 28Government to resume quarantine exemption arrangement for persons arriving in Hong Kong from Macao

Oct 26Government updates criteria for releasing confirmed COVID-19 patients from isolation

Oct 26Government adjusts COVID-19 vaccination requirements for inbound travellers

Oct 22HKSARG strongly condemns so-called notice by US

Oct 22HKSARG strongly rejects and condemns interference from foreign politicians

Oct 18CE welcomes return of Hong Kong, China Delegation to Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games (with photos/video)

Oct 13National Security Law in line with international practice of safeguarding national security

Oct 11Government updates list of places of recognised vaccination records

Oct 11Hong Kong Scholarship for Excellence Scheme opens for applications

Oct 9HKSAR Government welcomes OECD's announcement of BEPS 2.0 implementation plan

Oct 8National Flag and National Emblem (Amendment) Ordinance gazetted and comes into effect today

Oct 8Government announces Hong Kong's Climate Action Plan 2050 (with photos)

Oct 6CE outlines bright future for Hong Kong in Policy Address

Oct 4Government updates list of places of recognised vaccination records

Sep 30Application for JoyYou Card opens for eligible persons born in 1959

Sep 29InvestHK: Government's "Report on Hong Kong's Business Environment" highlights Hong Kong's unique advantages and unlimited opportunities

Sep 27HKSAR Government publishes "Report on Hong Kong's Business Environment: A Place with Unique Advantages and Unlimited Opportunities" (with photo)

Sep 27Government updates list of places of recognised vaccination records

Sep 27CE attends National Games flag handover ceremony (with photos)

Sep 25Government suspends quarantine exemption for persons entering Hong Kong from Macao

Sep 24Hong Kong and Jiangsu joint symposium encourages Jiangsu enterprises to "go global" via Hong Kong (with photo)

Sep 19Government will update COVID-19 vaccination records to meet international travel rules

Sep 17CE congratulates national astronauts on successful completion of space mission

Sep 14Government announces arrangements for Come2hk Scheme

Sep 10Government updates list of places of recognised vaccination records

Sep 9169 Hong Kong athletes to compete in 14th National Games finals

Sep 7Government resumes quarantine exemption for persons returning from both Mainland areas other than Guangdong Province and Macao under Return2hk Scheme

Sep 5CE congratulates Chu Man-kai on winning silver medal for Hong Kong at Tokyo Paralympic Games

Sep 5CE congratulates Chan Ho-yuen on winning bronze medal at Tokyo Paralympics

Sep 4CE congratulates Leung Yuk-wing, Vivian Lau and Wong Kwan-hang on winning Tokyo Paralympic Games silver medal for Hong Kong

Sep 2Government's outreach COVID-19 vaccination service team goes into shopping mall again (with photos)

Sep 1Government extends special arrangement for providing supplementary information by resubmission of registration under Consumption Voucher Scheme

Sep 1HKSAR Government and Ministry of Commerce sign MOU on co-operation on overseas Economic and Trade Co-operation Zones (with photo)

Sep 1Sixth Belt and Road Summit opens today (with photos)

Sep 1CE congratulates Leung Yuk-wing on winning bronze medal for Hong Kong at Tokyo Paralympic Games (with photo)

Sep 1Consumption Voucher Scheme disbursed first voucher to second batch of registrants today

Aug 30Government updates list of places of recognised vaccination records

Aug 305th Plenary Session of Hong Kong/Shanghai Co-operation Conference (with photos/video)

Aug 28CE congratulates Wong Ting-ting on winning first Tokyo Paralympic medal for Hong Kong

Aug 27Hong Kong residents born in 1977, 1978 or 1979 should apply for new smart identity cards between September 20 and November 18, 2021

Aug 27Court rules and commencement notice related to Mainland Judgments in Matrimonial and Family Cases (Reciprocal Recognition and Enforcement) Ordinance gazetted

Aug 27Applications invited for Basic Law Promotion Activity Sponsorship Scheme and Basic Law Promotion Research Sponsorship Scheme

Aug 26CE welcomes State Council's agreement for Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao to host 15th National Games

Aug 26HKSAR Government announces disqualification of legislator in accordance with NPCSC's Decision on qualification of HKSAR legislators

Aug 25The Government announces extension of government fee and rental waivers/concessions and the application period of the Special 100 per cent Guarantee Product under the SME Financing Guarantee Scheme

Aug 25Same-day ticket arrangements for COVID-19 vaccination to be expanded to cover students aged 12 or above

Aug 24Suspension of surface mail services to certain areas of Mainland China

Aug 23LegCo holds seminar on National 14th Five-Year Plan (with photos)

Aug 23HKSAR Government holds talk on National 14th Five-Year Plan (with photos/video)

Aug 22CE attends Policy Address public consultation session (with photos)

Aug 20HKSAR Government to hold talk on National 14th Five-Year Plan next Monday

Aug 19Government adjusts vaccination record requirements for persons arriving at Hong Kong

Aug 19CE welcomes Hong Kong, China Delegation returning from Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games (with photos/video)

Aug 19Mainland University Study Subsidy Scheme opens for new applications

Aug 17Government maintains most of the social distancing measures under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance

Aug 17Government tightens border control measures for persons arriving at Hong Kong

Aug 17Hong Kong, China Delegation to Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games to be greeted by public in bus parade

Aug 16Government tightens quarantine requirements for persons arriving from 16 overseas places

Aug 15Special arrangement to facilitate resubmission of registration after the end of the Consumption Voucher Scheme registration period

Aug 11SCED speaks on anti-sanction law and businesses operating in Hong Kong

Aug 10CE announces measures to further promote sports development

Aug 8CE congratulates Lee Wai-sze on winning bronze medal at Tokyo Olympics (with photo/video)

Aug 8Hong Kong, China Delegation makes history with distinguished results at Tokyo Olympics (with photos)

Aug 6HKSAR Government strongly opposes US Government's memorandum related to Hong Kong

Aug 5CE congratulates Hong Kong table tennis athletes on winning bronze medal in team event at Tokyo Olympics

Aug 5CE congratulates Grace Lau on winning bronze medal for Hong Kong at Tokyo Olympics

Aug 5Quarantine and testing arrangements for persons arriving at Hong Kong from places in Mainland other than Guangdong Province, Macao, and Taiwan

Aug 4Government suspends quarantine exemption for persons returning from Mainland areas other than Guangdong Province

Aug 4CE promotes Hong Kong's unique advantages to Singaporean business community (with photo)

Aug 3Government includes Macao on List of At-risk Places Temporarily Inapplicable under Return2hk Scheme

Aug 2STEM Internship Scheme attracts over 1 700 university students so far this summer (with photos)

Jul 30CE congratulates Siobhan Bernadette Haughey on winning another Tokyo Olympics medal for Hong Kong (with photo)

Jul 28CE congratulates Siobhan Bernadette Haughey on winning Tokyo Olympics medal for Hong Kong (with photos)

Jul 28SJ signs records of meetings with SPC and SPP to strengthen exchanges (with photos)

Jul 27Scheme for Admission of Hong Kong Students to Mainland Higher Education Institutions for the 2021/22 academic year enters admission stage

Jul 26CE congratulates Cheung Ka-long on winning the first medal at Tokyo Olympics for Hong Kong (with photos)

Jul 22Scientific Committees under CHP issue consensus interim recommendations on COVID-19 vaccination

Jul 22HKSARG strongly opposes US State Department's 2021 Investment Climate Statements: Hong Kong

Jul 19Immigration (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 to take effect from August 1

Jul 19Government appeals to public for receiving COVID-19 vaccines following Government's arrangement

Jul 17National security: key to protecting Hong Kong's business environment

Jul 17SCED: Hong Kong the best place in Asia for business and investment

Jul 17National Security Law aligns with international practice

Jul 17Hong Kong's position as international financial centre remains resilient and market prospers since implementation of National Security Law

Jul 17Statement by Chief Executive on US Secretary of State's Statement on National Security Law

Jul 16HKSAR Government welcomes opening up of China National Arts Fund to applications from eligible arts institutions and practitioners of HK

Jul 16CE attends APEC Informal Leaders' Retreat (with photo)

Jul 15Details of fourth cycle of Territory-wide Identity Card Replacement Exercise

Jul 15CE launches Policy Address consultation sessions (with photo)

Jul 14Government reminds public of registration and disbursement timing of Consumption Voucher Scheme

Jul 13Enhancing Electronic Health Record Sharing System to facilitate usage of COVID-19 vaccination records

Jul 12Fourth Joint Conference on Advancing Hong Kong's Full Participation in and Contribution to Belt and Road Initiative held (with photos)

Jul 9HKSAR Government condemns European Parliament's resolution

Jul 8Government will not tolerate any harassment against judges

Jul 8HKSARG condemns latest move by US

Jul 6CMAB responds to proposed amendments to PDPO

Jul 6Hong Kong welcomes BIS to step up its collaboration with Asia (with photos)

Jul 5Latest arrangements on registration of Consumption Voucher Scheme with "iAM Smart"

Jul 2Online virtual exhibition of first anniversary of promulgation of HK National Security Law launches today (with photos)

Jul 2Government vehemently objects to United States Trafficking in Persons Report 2021

Jun 30Government announces extension of $2 Scheme to persons aged 60 to 64 and three public transport modes (with photos/video)

Jun 30Special voter registration arrangement for eligible individuals/bodies to submit applications on or before July 5 to close soon

Jun 30HKSAR Government strongly objects to misleading remarks on Hong Kong National Security Law upon anniversary of the Law

Jun 29Government announces Clean Air Plan for Hong Kong 2035 (with photos)

Jun 28Government invokes place-specific flight suspension mechanism for UK and suspends passenger flights from there

Jun 27CE to attend celebration activities of 100th anniversary of founding of Communist Party of China in Beijing

Jun 25Government announces appointment and removal of Principal Officials (with photos)

Jun 24Government tightens quarantine requirements for persons arriving from UK and adjusts testing requirement for boarding from high-risk places

Jun 232021 Population Census commences today (with photos/video)

Jun 22Latest amendments to Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation and Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition on Group Gathering) Regulation

Jun 22Government to further relax social distancing measures under "vaccine bubble"

Jun 18Two local ICH items successfully inscribed onto National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (with photos)

Jun 17Hong Kong ranked seventh in World Competitiveness Yearbook 2021

Jun 17InvestHK launches Global Fast Track 2021 to accelerate fintech scaling opportunities in Hong Kong and beyond (with photos)

Jun 17Government launches three-year Cash Allowance Trial Scheme (with photos/video)

Jun 17Government encourages use of community testing centres and mobile specimen collection stations for testing

Jun 16Regular quotas for Hong Kong cross-boundary non-commercial private cars using HZMB to Macao for application

Jun 15Government tightens boarding and quarantine requirements for persons arriving from Indonesia

Jun 15Hong Kong and Mainland sign co-operation agreement on research for testing and standards of Chinese medicines (with photos)

Jun 11HKSARG strongly refutes the remarks contained in latest UK Six-monthly Report on Hong Kong

Jun 11CS addresses ASEAN business community on Hong Kong's latest developments (with photos)

Jun 11Government tightens boarding requirements for persons arriving from certain overseas places

Jun 10Target date of inaugural flights under HK-Singapore Air Travel Bubble to be reviewed in early July

Jun 10HKSARG firmly opposes EU's interference in HK's electoral matters

Jun 9Government to extend social distancing measures under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance

Jun 9Scientific Committees under CHP update interim recommendations related to COVID-19 vaccination and quarantine requirements for vaccinated inbound travellers and vaccinated close contacts

Jun 9Government welcomes IMF's assessment commending Hong Kong's sound macroeconomic and prudential policies and resilience and stability of its financial system

Jun 7CE promotes Hong Kong as arts and cultural hub (with photo)

Jun 6Return2hk Scheme - matters relating to list of temporarily inapplicable at-risk places in Mainland

Jun 5SCED attends APEC virtual Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting (with photos)

Jun 3CE addresses business sector on opportunities brought about by 14th Five-Year Plan (with photos)

Jun 1New function added to "LeaveHomeSafe" mobile app to store electronic vaccination QR codes (with photos)

Jun 1CE meets with new Commissioner of Ministry of Foreign Affairs in HKSAR (with photo)

Jun 1Government to enact new regulation to implement Real-name Registration Programme for SIM Cards

May 31Government adjusts boarding and quarantine requirements for persons arriving from certain places

May 29SED on students studying overseas, vaccination and school education

May 29CE signs Improving Electoral System (Consolidated Amendments) Ordinance 2021 (with photos)

May 28General holidays for 2022 published

May 28C&SD releases the new 2019/20-based Consumer Price Indices

May 27CE welcomes passage of Improving Electoral System (Consolidated Amendments) Bill 2021

May 26"Cruise-to-nowhere" itineraries can resume under set of health control protocols from end-July

May 26Government extends social distancing measures under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance

May 25Vaccination Programme to cover eligible non-Hong Kong residents in phases

May 24SCED speaks on "cruise-to-nowhere" itineraries and incentives for vaccination

May 24SFH attends 74th World Health Assembly via video conferencing (with photo)

May 24Return2hk Scheme - Matters relating to list of medium or high risk areas in Mainland

May 21Declaration requirement for government staff appointed on non-civil service terms on or after July 1, 2020

May 21Public Offices (Candidacy and Taking Up Offices)(Miscellaneous Amendments) Ordinance 2021 comes into effect today

May 21Government reminds catering premises operators to note relevant arrangements of completing COVID-19 vaccination course under vaccine bubble

May 20HKSAR Government and AAIL sign MoU on Hong Kong Legal Cloud Fund (with photos)

May 20CE signs Public Offices (Candidacy and Taking Up Offices)(Miscellaneous Amendments) Ordinance 2021 (with photos)

May 19CE welcomes appointment of Liu Guangyuan as Commissioner of Ministry of Foreign Affairs in HKSAR

May 18Government further tightens quarantine and testing arrangements for persons arriving from Taiwan and Singapore

May 17HK innovations win acclaim at International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva (with photos/video)

May 17Target date of inaugural flights under HK-Singapore Air Travel Bubble deferred

May 17Government tightens boarding and quarantine requirements for persons arriving from certain overseas places

May 16Government further tightens quarantine and testing arrangements for persons arriving from Taiwan

May 14SCED speaks on Hong Kong-Singapore Air Travel Bubble

May 13Government announces enhanced anti-epidemic measures for designated quarantine hotels

May 13Government extends social distancing measures under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance

May 12SCED speaks on AmCham survey and RTHK

May 12HKSAR Government and UNIDROIT sign memorandum of understanding on secondment of legal professionals (with photos)

May 11Government announces whole-school resumption of half-day face-to-face class arrangements

May 7Hospital Authority heightens vigilance towards mutant strains

May 7Scientific Committees under CHP publish consensus interim recommendations on quarantine requirements for vaccinated close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases and updates interim recommendation on use of COVID-19 vaccines

May 7Government announced the updated quarantine requirements for vaccinated close contacts of locally acquired COVID-19 cases

May 7Government announces latest boarding and quarantine arrangements for persons arriving at Hong Kong under "vaccine bubble" concept

May 5Over 1 million people receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

May 4SCED speaks on Hong Kong-Singapore Air Travel Bubble

May 4Government further adjusts boarding and quarantine arrangements for persons arriving at Hong Kong

May 1CE thanks labour sector for their contributions on Labour Day

Apr 30FS briefs UK business leaders to reaffirm Hong Kong's position as global investment and trade hub (with photos)

Apr 29Government further tightens place-specific flight suspension mechanism and suspends passenger flights from Nepal

Apr 28Government to relax social distancing measures under "vaccine bubble"

Apr 28Extending operating hours of passenger clearance services at Shenzhen Bay Control Point

Apr 27InvestHK and HKCEA commence a series of seminars for Mainland enterprises to "go global" (with photo)

Apr 26Government announces the extension of Return2hk Travel Scheme to Hong Kong residents staying in other Mainland provinces and municipalities

Apr 26Designated flights under HK-Singapore Air Travel Bubble to begin on May 26

Apr 23SB strongly condemns again false and misleading statements on Immigration (Amendment) Bill 2020

Apr 21SB strongly condemns article published by online media with false and misleading content on Immigration (Amendment) Bill 2020

Apr 20CE attends Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2021 (with photos)

Apr 18Government invokes place-specific flight suspension mechanism

Apr 17HKSAR Government respects rights and freedoms protected under the Basic Law

Apr 16CE to attend Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference

Apr 15Hong Kong schools organise National Security Education Day activities (with photos)

Apr 14HKSAR government clarifies eligibility of Principal Official, specified officer, or civil servant to be registered as ex-officio member of Election Committee

Apr 14Government adjusts boarding and quarantine arrangements for persons arriving from overseas places

Apr 13LegCo to consider Improving Electoral System (Consolidated Amendments) Bill 2021

Apr 13Improving Electoral System (Consolidated Amendments) Bill 2021 gazetted today

Apr 13Specifications under Prevention and Control of Disease (Regulation of Cross-boundary Conveyances and Travellers) Regulation to be gazetted

Apr 13Government implements various measures to improve workflow of COVID-19 vaccination

Apr 13Transcript of remarks of press conference (with photos/video)

Apr 13Government extends social distancing measures under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance

Apr 12"Policies, Strategies and Opportunities" webinar on opportunities for Hong Kong's legal industry under 14th Five-Year Plan held successfully (with photo)

Apr 12CE appeals to people to support new direction in fighting pandemic

Apr 1Government announces arrangements for designated flights from United Kingdom to Hong Kong and quarantine arrangements for arrivals from low-risk places

Apr 1HKSAR Government strongly objects to Hong Kong Policy Act Report released by US State Department

Mar 31Government announces latest social distancing measures

Mar 31Government consolidates testing requirements for persons arriving from places in China at different boundary control points

Mar 31HKSAR Government responds to US report on human rights

Mar 30CE discusses with LegCo President follow-up work relating to improving electoral system (with photo)

Mar 30FS strongly supports approval by NPCSC of amended Annex I and Annex II to Basic Law

Mar 30S for S and heads of six disciplined services departments welcome and support approval by NPCSC of amended Annex I and Annex II to Basic Law

Mar 30SJ welcomes passage of amended Annex I and Annex II to Basic Law by NPCSC

Mar 30CS strongly supports and welcomes approval by NPCSC of amended Annex I and Annex II to Basic Law

Mar 30CE's statement in response to approval by Standing Committee of National People's Congress of amended Annex I and Annex II to Basic Law

Mar 25TD launches new version of "HKeMobility" mobile application

Mar 22Clarification on tax system and improving electoral system

Mar 22CE appeals to public to actively get vaccinated against COVID-19 (with photos/video)

Mar 20CE addresses Hong Kong Session of China Development Forum 2021 (with photos)

Mar 17HKSAR Government condemns US' latest move under so-called "Hong Kong Autonomy Act"

Mar 17Hong Kong rises one place in Global Financial Centres Index

Mar 17Government extends social distancing measures under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance

Mar 15Government maintains boarding restrictions for places with severe epidemic situation and compulsory quarantine arrangements

Mar 12Registration of poll particulars to close on April 15

Mar 12Statement by ExCo Non-official Members on Decision on improving electoral system of HKSAR by NPC

Mar 12CEDB briefs Trade and Industry Advisory Board on contents relating to Hong Kong in National 14th Five-Year Plan (with photos)

Mar 12HKSAR Government responds to the European Commission Report

Mar 11Transcript of remarks by CE at media session on the passage of the Decision on improving the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's electoral system by the National People's Congress (with photo/video)

Mar 11Government Flying Service fully supports National People's Congress' Decision on improving electoral system of HKSAR

Mar 11Director of Fire Services fully supports Decision of National People's Congress on improving electoral system of HKSAR

Mar 11Commissioner of Correctional Services fully supports Decision of NPC on improving electoral system of HKSAR

Mar 11Director of Immigration fully upholds Decision of NPC on improving electoral system of HKSAR

Mar 11Customs Commissioner gives full support to NPC's Decision on improving HKSAR electoral system

Mar 11 Commissioner of Police fully supports "Decision on improving the electoral system of the HKSAR"

Mar 11S for S welcomes and supports decision of NPC on improving electoral system of HKSAR (with photo)

Mar 11Statement by LegCo President on NPC's passage of Decision on improving electoral system of HKSAR

Mar 11SJ welcomes National 14th Five-Year Plan

Mar 11SJ welcomes passage of Decision on improving electoral system of HKSAR by NPC

Mar 11CS welcomes NPC's passage of "Outline of the 14th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development of the People's Republic of China and the Long-Range Objectives Through the Year 2035"

Mar 11CS strongly supports and welcomes passage of Decision on improving electoral system of HKSAR by NPC

Mar 11HKSAR Government welcomes National 14th Five-Year Plan and will proactively integrate Hong Kong into national development

Mar 11CE's Statement on passage of Decision on improving HKSAR's electoral system by the National People's Congress

Mar 8Government expands scope of priority groups and opens more CVCs (with photos/video)

Mar 8Transcript of remarks by CE at media session (with photos/video)

Mar 7Second shipment of Comirnaty vaccine arrives in Hong Kong

Mar 5Statement by LegCo President

Mar 5CE statement on NPC's deliberation on improving HKSAR electoral system to implement "patriots administering Hong Kong" (with photo)

Mar 5HKSAR and APEC sign memorandum of understanding to establish the APEC SELI sub-fund (with photos)

Mar 4Government statement in response to the deliberation by NPC of a draft Decision on "improving the electoral system of the HKSAR"

Mar 3Government extends social distancing measures under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance

Mar 2S for IT speaks on COVID-19 Vaccination Programme booking system and "LeaveHomeSafe" mobile app

Mar 2No one should interfere with independent prosecutorial decisions

Mar 2CE to attend NPC session opening ceremony

Mar 2Online booking for receiving Comirnaty vaccine to start at 9am tomorrow

Mar 1Latest arrangements of vaccination programme

Mar 1Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme invites new round of applications

Mar 1Hong Kong is an irreplaceable legal hub (with photos)

Feb 27Government maintains boarding restrictions for places with severe epidemic situation and compulsory quarantine arrangements

Feb 26COVID-19 Vaccination Programme officially launched (with photos/videos)

Feb 26"Greater Bay Area - Starting Line to a Bright Future" ceremony concludes successfully (with photos)

Feb 25Application arrangements for Scheme for Admission of Hong Kong Students to Mainland Higher Education Institutions for 2021/22 academic year

Feb 25HKSAR Government to hold "Greater Bay Area - Starting Line to a Bright Future" ceremony tomorrow

Feb 24Government responds to time of arrival of Comirnaty vaccine

Feb 24Tax measures proposed in 2021-22 Budget

Feb 24Budget initiatives to ease people's hardship, promote green living

Feb 24Budget initiatives to support business, reboot the economy

Feb 24FS unveils 2021-22 Budget

Feb 24CE's statement on 2021-22 Budget

Feb 23Owners, local deckhands of local fishing vessels and fish collectors operating in Mainland waters will have priority in COVID-19 vaccinations

Feb 23COVID-19 Vaccination Programme healthcare services arrangements

Feb 22CE appeals to public to get vaccinated against COVID-19 (with photos/video)

Feb 20Scientific Committees under CHP publish consensus interim recommendations on use of CoronaVac vaccine in Hong Kong

Feb 19Smooth arrival of first batch of COVID-19 vaccines in Hong Kong (with photos/video)

Feb 18Government responds to approval of vaccine by Sinovac for emergency use

Feb 18Government announces 2019 COVID-19 Vaccination Programme (with video)

Feb 18Reminder for Hong Kong residents returning to Hong Kong under Return2hk Scheme

Feb 17Enhancing testing capabilities to tie in with strengthening of anti-epidemic measures

Feb 17Government begins to relax social distancing measures in gradual and orderly manner

Feb 11CE delivers Lunar New Year message (with photo/video)

Feb 10Government to resume normal public services

Feb 9CE holds virtual engagement session with HK members of CPPCC (with photo)

Feb 8Applications invited for Basic Law Promotion Activity Sponsorship Scheme and Basic Law Promotion Research Sponsorship Scheme

Feb 5Government gazetted compulsory testing notices and specifications under Prevention and Control of Disease (Compulsory Testing for Certain Persons) Regulation

Feb 5Government further strengthens compulsory testing

Feb 5Targeted Groups can make appointments for free COVID-19 testing service

Feb 5Government further tightens testing and isolation arrangements for exempted persons

Feb 3Government extends social distancing measures under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance

Feb 3Government actively follows up on Phase 3 clinical data for Sinovac's COVID-19 vaccine

Feb 2Hong Kong International Airport to strengthen testing for staff

Feb 2Government takes strict enforcement action on compulsory testing notices in specified "restricted areas"

Jan 30Government actively follows up on European Union's export control mechanism for vaccines

Jan 29HKSAR Government follows up on China's countermeasures against British Government's handling of issues related to British National (Overseas) passport

Jan 27LCQ3: Study tour activities to the Mainland

Jan 27LCQ22: Coronavirus Disease 2019 vaccination programmes

Jan 27CE reports to state leaders on work

Jan 27Specifications under Prevention and Control of Disease (Regulation of Cross-boundary Conveyances and Travellers) Regulation to be gazetted

Jan 26Government to further enhance compulsory testing in four specified areas

Jan 26Government makes "restriction-testing declaration" and issues compulsory testing notice in respect of specified "restricted area" in Yau Ma Tei

Jan 26Government extends social distancing measures under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance

Jan 25"Hong Kong Guide" and "e-HongKongGuide" 2021 edition published (with photos)

Jan 24CEDB to create 200 internship jobs in collaboration with international chambers and HKFYG

Jan 23Government maintains boarding restrictions for places with severe epidemic situation and compulsory quarantine arrangements

Jan 23Transcript of remarks by CE at media session (with photos/video)

Jan 22HKSAR Government strongly objects to European Parliament's resolution

Jan 21Government to gazette compulsory testing notices and specifications under Prevention and Control of Disease (Compulsory Testing for Certain Persons) Regulation

Jan 20CE officiates at completion and handover ceremony of Hong Kong temporary hospital construction project supported by Central Government (with photos/video)

Jan 19Government extends social distancing measures under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance

Jan 19The Government to further expand the scope for compulsory testing

Jan 18Asian Financial Forum examines opportunities and challenges in new global economic landscape (with photos/video)

Jan 16HKSAR Government expresses utmost anger at so-called US sanctions imposed on six PRC and HKSAR government officials

Jan 16Government strives to implement the compulsory testing notices (with photos)

Jan 152021 Lunar New Year Fireworks Display and Lantern Carnivals cancelled

Jan 15Requirement for civil servants appointed to civil service before July 1, 2020, to take oath or sign declaration

Jan 15Senior appointments (with photos)

Jan 15HKSAR Government strongly objects to US Congressional-Executive Commission on China 2020 annual report

Jan 14Government responds to matters regarding effectiveness and administration of COVID-19 vaccines

Jan 13Enhancement of Return2hk Scheme online booking system

Jan 12Government announces enhancement measures under the $2 Scheme (with video)

Jan 11New Chief Justice sworn in (with photos/video)

Jan 11Hong Kong objects to US' proposed modification to its commitments under WTO GPA

Jan 10HKSAR Government refutes joint statement by three foreign ministers and US Secretary of State

Jan 8Free Trade Agreement and Investment Agreement between Hong Kong and ASEAN enter into force in full

Jan 8HKSAR Government and SASAC jointly organise Belt and Road high-level roundtable (with photos)

Jan 7Government maintains boarding restrictions for places with severe epidemic situation and compulsory quarantine arrangements

Jan 7HKSAR Government resolutely safeguards national security without fear

Jan 7HAD proactively follows up on compulsory testing notices

Jan 6Mobile specimen collection stations and community testing centres provide free testing for persons subject to compulsory testing

Jan 6HKSAR Government will not tolerate any offence of subversion

Jan 6Government gazetted compulsory testing notices and specifications under Prevention and Control of Disease (Compulsory Testing for Certain Persons) Regulation

Jan 5Transcript of remarks by CE at media session before ExCo meeting (with video)

Jan 585 per cent of people took the test in compliance with compulsory testing notices

Jan 4Government extends social distancing measures under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance

Jan 3Government sets up website to facilitate public to download electronic testing record

Dec 31The Immigration Department accepts applications for return to Hong Kong from Hong Kong non-permanent residents outside Hong Kong under the pandemic

Dec 29Government launches "iAM Smart" (with photos)

Dec 27CE tours New Territories North, the boundary and other areas (with photos/video)

Dec 27CE inspects implementation of Return2hk Scheme (with photos/video)

Dec 25Government clarifies notification arrangements for COVID-19 test result

Dec 25Government tightens restrictions and compulsory quarantine requirements for persons arriving at Hong Kong who have stayed in places outside China

Dec 24Government gazetted compulsory testing notice and specifications under Prevention and Control of Disease (Compulsory Testing for Certain Persons) Regulation

Dec 24Government tightens compulsory quarantine requirements for persons arriving at Hong Kong who have stayed in United Kingdom

Dec 23Transcript of remarks of press conference (with photo/video)

Dec 23Government makes Prevention and Control of Disease (Use of Vaccines) Regulation

Dec 23Over 80 collection points across territory for public to submit deep throat saliva specimen

Dec 22Government strengthens restrictions to persons arriving at Hong Kong from United Kingdom

Dec 21Suspension of all airmail services to United Kingdom

Dec 21Government welcomes CFA judgment on ERO

Dec 21Further suspension of face-to-face classes for all schools

Dec 20Public consultation on Budget launched

Dec 19HKSAR Government strongly objects to remarks made by US official on 12 absconders

Dec 18Government strengthens testing requirements for persons arriving at Hong Kong from foreign places

Dec 18Specifications under Prevention and Control of Disease (Regulation of Cross-boundary Conveyances and Travellers) Regulation to be gazetted

Dec 18Oath-taking by Permanent Secretaries, Heads of Department and senior directorate civil servants (with photos/video)

Dec 17Government explains issues regarding regulation and monitoring of COVID-19 vaccines

Dec 16Politically appointed officials swear to uphold Basic Law and swear allegiance to HKSAR (with photos/video)

Dec 16Senior appointments (with photos)

Dec 12Second round of compulsory testing for staff members of RCHEs, RCHDs and nursing homes to commence shortly

Dec 11Government to gazette specifications under Prevention and Control of Disease (Compulsory Testing for Certain Persons) Regulation

Dec 10Specifications under Prevention and Control of Disease (Regulation of Cross-boundary Conveyances and Travellers) Regulation to be gazetted

Dec 9CE assures international business community on "One Country, Two Systems" (with photo)

Dec 8Government gazetted latest amendments to Prevention and Control of Disease (Compulsory Testing for Certain Persons) Regulation

Dec 8Government further tightens social distancing measures and extends expiry dates of Regulations under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance

Dec 8HKSAR Government strongly condemns so-called US sanctions

Dec 7CFS takes precautions to minimise risk of virus transmission through frozen food

Dec 4Five additional community testing centres to commence service next week

Dec 4HKSAR Government opposes accusations by US

Dec 3HKSAR Government to hold 2020 Constitution Day Seminar online

Dec 2HKSARG vehemently refutes groundless accusations of report by United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission

Dec 1Staff members of RCHEs, RCHDs and nursing homes required to undergo compulsory testing

Dec 1Government further tightens social distancing measures

Nov 30Specifications under Prevention and Control of Disease (Regulation of Cross-boundary Conveyances and Travellers) Regulation to be gazetted

Nov 30Fifth Belt and Road Summit brings together government and business leaders to explore collaboration opportunities along Belt and Road (with photos)

Nov 27Government gazetted specifications under Prevention and Control of Disease (Compulsory Testing for Certain Persons) Regulation

Nov 25Policy Address: Striving Ahead with Renewed Perseverance

Nov 25Government provides additional support to tourism industry

Nov 25Government further tightens social distancing measures

Nov 24HKSARG strongly refutes irresponsible remarks contained in latest UK Six-monthly Report on Hong Kong

Nov 21Government further tightens testing and isolation arrangement for crew members of aircraft and other exempted persons

Nov 19HKSAR Government strongly condemns the joint statement by the foreign ministers

Nov 19Specifications under Prevention and Control of Disease (Regulation of Cross-boundary Conveyances and Travellers) Regulation to be gazetted

Nov 18Latest amendments to Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation and Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition on Group Gathering) Regulation

Nov 17Government announces further tightening of testing and isolation arrangement for consular and diplomatic officers exempted from compulsory quarantine

Nov 17"Return2hk - Travel Scheme for Hong Kong Residents returning from Guangdong Province or Macao without being subject to quarantine under the Compulsory Quarantine of Certain Persons Arriving at Hong Kong Regulation (Cap. 599C)" to open for application tomorrow

Nov 16SCED: Hong Kong keenly interested in joining RCEP (with photos)

Nov 16FEHD continues to arrange free COVID-19 testing services for targeted groups

Nov 15Convention and Exhibition Industry Subsidy Scheme to fully launch and extend to end of next year

Nov 14Prevention and Control of Disease (Compulsory Testing for Certain Persons) Regulation gazetted

Nov 14HKSAR Government vehemently condemns groundless accusations by foreign governments against NPCSC decision

Nov 11CE stresses that NPCSC's decision is constitutional, lawful, reasonable and conducive to resolute, full and faithful implementation of "One Country, Two Systems"

Nov 11Transport Department to continue to arrange free COVID-19 testing for taxi drivers

Nov 11Government announces "Return2hk - Travel Scheme for Hong Kong Residents returning from Guangdong Province or Macao without being subject to quarantine under the Compulsory Quarantine of Certain Persons Arriving at Hong Kong Regulation (Cap. 599C)"

Nov 11Government extends social distancing measures under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance

Nov 10HKSAR Government strongly opposes to the so-called US sanctions

Nov 6HKSAR Government strongly refutes the US Congressional-Executive Commission on China

Nov 4Hong Kong enterprises to participate in third China International Import Expo (with photo)

Nov 3Specifications under Prevention and Control of Disease (Regulation of Cross-boundary Conveyances and Travellers) Regulation to be gazetted

Nov 3Government extends social distancing measures under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance

Oct 31FEHD and Police continue to work together to step up inspections and take stringent enforcement actions relating to anti-epidemic measures (with photo)

Oct 30Public Sector Trial Scheme funds 63 projects for combating COVID-19 (with photos)

Oct 30Sports Premises Subsidy Scheme under third round of Anti-epidemic Fund opens for applications

Oct 27Specifications under Prevention and Control of Disease (Regulation of Cross-boundary Conveyances and Travellers) Regulation to be gazetted

Oct 27Government continues to relax social distancing measures under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance in a gradual and orderly manner

Oct 26Transport Department to continue to provide free COVID-19 testing service to taxi and public light bus drivers

Oct 21Second tranche of Employment Support Scheme publishes second batch of employers receiving wage subsidies and disburses fourth batch of wage subsidies

Oct 20Government to gazette latest legislative amendments, directions and specifications under the Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance

Oct 20Fourth round of COVID-19 testing for RCHEs, RCHDs and nursing homes commences

Oct 19Hong Kong residents born in 1970, 1971 or 1972 should apply for new smart identity cards between November 2, 2020, and April 30, 2021

Oct 19Fitness Centre Subsidy Scheme under third round of Anti-epidemic Fund opens for applications

Oct 17HKSAR Government commences amendment to the National Flag and National Emblem Ordinance

Oct 16Specifications under Prevention and Control of Disease (Regulation of Cross-boundary Conveyances and Travellers) Regulation to be gazetted

Oct 15HKSAR Government strongly opposes US Secretary of State's report

Oct 14Temporary testing centres continue to provide free testing service to public

Oct 13Arrangement for free COVID-19 testing service for taxi and public light bus drivers

Oct 12CE to lead delegation to attend celebration of 40th anniversary of establishment of Shenzhen Special Economic Zone in Shenzhen

Oct 11Temporary testing centres provide free testing service to public

Oct 9Places of Amusement Licence Holders Subsidy Scheme under third round of Anti-epidemic Fund open for application

Oct 9Cinemas Subsidy Scheme under AEF 3.0 opens for applications

Oct 9One-off grant to registered sports coaches under third round of Anti-epidemic Fund open for application

Oct 8FEHD steps up inspections at food premises and takes stringent enforcement actions relating to anti-epidemic measures

Oct 7Second tranche of Employment Support Scheme publishes first batch of employers receiving wage subsidies and disburses third batch of wage subsidies

Oct 6Government extends social distancing measures under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance

Oct 4HKSAR Government strongly deplores and opposes US statement

Oct 3FEHD continues to step up inspections at food premises relating to anti-epidemic measures (with photos)

Oct 2FEHD reminds catering business operators and public to strictly comply with anti-epidemic regulations

Oct 2Public may collect CuMask+™ at over 300 locations starting October 5

Oct 1FEHD steps up inspections at food premises relating to anti-epidemic measures

Sep 30FEHD urges public to maintain anti-epidemic awareness and keep environment hygienic on festive occasion

Sep 29Extension of COVID-19 testing service for foreign domestic helpers waiting to join new employers' family

Sep 29Latest legislative amendments, directions and specifications under the Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance gazetted

Sep 29Celebrations to mark 71st National Day

Sep 28Further support to tourism industry under third round of Anti-epidemic Fund

Sep 25FEHD continues to arrange free COVID-19 testing services for targeted groups

Sep 25Government launches Financial Industry Recruitment Scheme for Tomorrow

Sep 25Subsidies totalling $85 million approved under Anti-epidemic Subsidy Scheme for the Laundry Trade

Sep 24Government to launch Convention and Exhibition Industry Subsidy Scheme to subsidise venue rental for convention and exhibition activities

Sep 24Specifications under Prevention and Control of Disease (Regulation of Cross-boundary Conveyances and Travellers) Regulation to be gazetted

Sep 23Hong Kong stands out as an international fintech hub (with photo)

Sep 23Second batch of successful employer applicants for the second tranche of Employment Support Scheme received notification

Sep 23Government extends social distancing measures under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance

Sep 22Applications for second tranche of Employment Support Scheme from two supermarket chains approved

Sep 22"Fighting Viruses - Innovations to Safeguard Our Health" exhibition promotes local scientific achievements in combating epidemic (with photos)

Sep 18Government stays vigilant to cope with next wave of COVID-19 epidemic

Sep 18FEHD reminds catering business operators to strictly comply with anti-epidemic regulation (with photo)

Sep 17First batch of successful employer applicants for the second tranche of Employment Support Scheme received notification

Sep 16HKSAR Government formally takes issue with US Government over its new requirement on origin marking

Sep 16Government continues to relax social distancing measures under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance in a gradual and orderly manner

Sep 15HKSAR Government expresses gratitude to Central Government and Mainland nucleic acid test support team (with photos/video)

Sep 14Universal Community Testing Programme concludes successfully

Sep 14Nearly 185 000 applications received by end of second tranche of Employment Support Scheme application period

Sep 13Delivery Arrangements for Second Round of CuMask+™

Sep 11Government to distribute second CuMask+™ to residents for free

Sep 10Hong Kong once again ranked as world's freest economy

Sep 10FEHD reminds food business operators and food handlers to continue adopting anti-epidemic precautionary measures

Sep 10New call-up programme for Hong Kong residents born in 1957 to 1963 and 1970 to 1976 to apply for new smart identity cards

Sep 9Eligible employers and self-employed persons reminded to submit applications for Employment Support Scheme before September 13 deadline

Sep 8Government continues to relax social distancing measures under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance in a gradual and orderly manner

Sep 8Latest progress of Arts and Culture Sector Subsidy Scheme under Anti-epidemic Fund

Sep 7Second tranche of Wage subsidy to green minibus and local ferry operators in respect of hiring each eligible employee aged 65 or above under Anti-epidemic Fund open for applications

Sep 4Government to join COVID-19 vaccine Global Access Facility

Sep 4Universal Community Testing Programme extended for four days to September 11

Sep 3Government welcomes Mainland nucleic acid test support team (with photos/video)

Sep 2Government continues to relax social distancing measures in a gradual and orderly manner

Sep 2Over $6 billion of subsidies approved under Retail Sector Subsidy Scheme and Subsidy Scheme for Beauty Parlours, Massage Establishments and Party Rooms

Sep 1First day operation of community testing centres is smooth (with photos/video)

Sep 1Second tranche of Employment Support Scheme receives over 89 000 applications in two days

Aug 31Second tranche of Employment Support Scheme receives over 54 000 applications on first day of application

Aug 30Latest situation of online appointments for Universal Community Testing Programme

Aug 28Online appointments for Universal Community Testing Programme to begin tomorrow (with photo/video)

Aug 28Third Joint Conference on Advancing Hong Kong's Full Participation in and Contribution to Belt and Road Initiative held (with photos)

Aug 28CE welcomes arrival of Mainland nucleic acid test support team (with photos/videos)

Aug 27Tourism Commission arranges free and voluntary COVID-19 testing for frontline staff of hotels

Aug 27Government begins to relax social distancing measures in a gradual and orderly manner

Aug 26Cargo clearance facilities at Liantang Port/Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point open today (with photos/videos)

Aug 25Government amends the Prevention and Control of Disease (Wearing of Mask) Regulation and extends social distancing measures

Aug 24EPD arranges COVID-19 testing for frontline staff

Aug 24AFCD continues to provide free COVID-19 testing services for Hong Kong mobile fishermen and their deckhands

Aug 23Foreign domestic helpers waiting to join new employers' family may make appointment for free COVID-19 testing service from tomorrow

Aug 22Video series on 30th anniversary of promulgation of Basic Law rolls out

Aug 21CE appeals to public to fight virus together with confidence

Aug 21Government welcomes Mainland nucleic acid test support team (with photos/video)

Aug 21Universal Community Testing Programme to be launched on September 1

Aug 21Government gazetted latest legislative amendments and specifications under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance and announced latest immigration control measures

Aug 20Suspension of agreement on surrender of fugitive offenders and agreement on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters between Hong Kong and the US

Aug 20FEHD arranges one-off free COVID-19 testing service for staff of supermarkets and club catering premises and licensed hawkers (with video)

Aug 20Employment Support Scheme publishes eighth batch of employers receiving wage subsidies and prepares to disburse another batch of subsidies

Aug 20HKSAR Government strongly reprimands unilateral decision by the US on suspension or termination of bilateral agreements

Aug 19AFCD provides free COVID-19 testing services for Hong Kong mobile fishermen and their deckhands

Aug 19COVID-19 testing service to kaito operators and their employees postponed

Aug 17Government extends social distancing measures

Aug 15Community Testing Programme for COVID-19 for Pregnant Women extended for two weeks

Aug 15FEHD continues to enhance anti-epidemic measures and cleaning and disinfection in markets

Aug 14COVID-19 testing service extended to employees of franchised bus companies, kaito operators and driving schools as well as private driving instructors

Aug 13Registration for COVID-19 testing service for restaurant staff to end on August 20

Aug 13Special work arrangement for government employees to be extended

Aug 12FEHD prepares for disbursing second tranche subsidy under Catering Business (Social Distancing) Subsidy Scheme

Aug 11HKSARG strongly objects to US' new rule on origin marking of Hong Kong products

Aug 11CE expresses gratitude to NPCSC for decision for sixth-term LegCo to continue to discharge duties

Aug 11Employment Support Scheme publishes seventh batch of employers receiving wage subsidies and disburses another batch of subsidies

Aug 11Cash Payout Scheme advances payment for third batch of eligible registrants using paper forms to tomorrow as cumulative number of recipients approaches 90 per cent

Aug 10HKSAR Government resents double standards and hypocrisy in joint statement by five foreign ministers

Aug 10Government extends social distancing measures

Aug 10HKSAR Government welcomes joint statement by pro-development camp

Aug 8HKSAR Government calls so-called US sanctions shameless and despicable

Aug 8FEHD continues to enhance anti-epidemic measures and cleaning and disinfection in markets

Aug 7Specifications under the Prevention and Control of Disease (Regulation of Cross-boundary Conveyances and Travellers) Regulation gazetted

Aug 7HKSAR Government explains work plan of Support Team from Central Government (with photos)

Aug 7HAD to launch Community Testing Programme for COVID-19 for Pregnant Women

Aug 7Government distributed approximately 28 million locally-produced masks to the public

Aug 7Measures for strengthening health management and service assurance imposed by Shenzhen Municipal Government on cross-boundary goods vehicle drivers

Aug 6Members of the public to pay attention to Macao's adjustment of prevention and control measures for persons travelling to Macao from Hong Kong

Aug 6HAD extends scope of COVID-19 Community Testing Scheme

Aug 5Members of the public to pay attention to Guangdong Province's adjustment of prevention and control measures for persons travelling to Guangdong from Hong Kong

Aug 5FHB's Health and Medical Research Fund subsidises second batch of COVID-19 research

Aug 3Government decision to postpone LegCo poll reasonable, legal and in public interest

Aug 3COVID-19 testing service to taxi and public light bus drivers extended

Aug 3Government extends social distancing measures

Aug 3Applications for Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships and Scholarships for Overseas Studies 2021/22

Aug 2HKSAR Government welcomes support team of Central Government to help with anti-epidemic work of HKSAR (with photos/video)

Aug 2CCF to accept applications from two-person households for launch of living subsidy for non-public housing and non-CSSA households

Aug 1Hospital Authority community treatment facility commences operation this afternoon (with photos)

Aug 1Home Affairs Department continues with the "Community Testing of COVID-19 for Frontline Property Management Workers"

Aug 1FEHD continues to enhance anti-epidemic measures and cleaning and disinfection in markets (with photos/video)

Jul 31CPG Office on National Security holds co-ordination meeting with HKSAR Committee on National Security (with photo)

Jul 31LegCo General Election postponed for a year

Jul 31Financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2020

Jul 31FEHD fully steps up Sheung Shui Slaughterhouse anti-epidemic measures

Jul 30Special work arrangement for government employees to be extended

Jul 30Government allows catering businesses to resume daytime dine-in services from tomorrow

Jul 29FEHD arranges COVID-19 testing for SSSH stakeholders (with photo)

Jul 29Employment Support Scheme publishes sixth batch of employers receiving wage subsidies and prepares to disburse subsidies to seventh batch of applicants

Jul 29Tightened testing and quarantine arrangement for sea and air crew comes into effect

Jul 28CE appeals to public in fight against COVID-19 (with photo/video)

Jul 28FEHD arranges one-off free COVID-19 testing service for market stall tenants (with photos/video)

Jul 28Cash Payout Scheme advances payment for second batch of eligible registrants using paper forms to tomorrow

Jul 27Government further tightens social distancing measures

Jul 27Application period for Employment Support Scheme for Construction Sector (Casual Employees) to end on July 31

Jul 26Extension of COVID-19 testing service to public light bus drivers and addition of one temporary specimen collection centre

Jul 26Government announces tightening of testing and quarantine arrangement for exempted persons

Jul 25FEHD continues to enhance anti-epidemic measures and cleaning and disinfection in markets

Jul 25"Anti-epidemic Support Scheme for Property Management Sector" under "Anti-epidemic Fund" continues to disburse subsides

Jul 24HAD continues to provide food packs and anti-epidemic items to people in need

Jul 23HKSAR Government deplores and opposes UK Government's interference in Hong Kong affairs

Jul 23Special work arrangement for Government employees to be extended

Jul 22Latest legislative amendments and specifications under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance gazetted

Jul 21Employment Support Scheme publishes fifth batch of employers receiving wage subsidies and commences disbursement of subsidies to sixth batch of applicants

Jul 20HAD and Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies arrange one-off free COVID-19 testing service for frontline property management workers (with photos/video)

Jul 20Government extends social distancing measures

Jul 18Around 1 000 applications of Anti-epidemic Subsidy Scheme for the Laundry Trade approved

Jul 18"Anti-epidemic Support Scheme for Property Management Sector" under "Anti-epidemic Fund" continues to disburse subsides

Jul 17Employment Support Scheme approves sixth batch of applications for wage subsidies

Jul 17Cash Payout Scheme has disbursed payment to over 5.3 million people and will start accepting final batch of paper registrations by age group

Jul 16Taxi drivers may make appointment for the voluntary one-off free COVID-19 testing service from tomorrow

Jul 15Subsidy scheme for vehicle maintenance workshops under Anti-epidemic Fund opens for applications

Jul 15HKSARG firmly opposes the Hong Kong Autonomy Act becoming US law

Jul 15Hong Kong residents born in 1962 or 1963 should apply for new smart identity cards between July 28 and September 22

Jul 14Cash Payout Scheme to advance payment to registrants using paper forms to tomorrow

Jul 14Employment Support Scheme publishes fourth batch of employers receiving wage subsidies and disburses fifth batch of wage subsidies

Jul 14Government further tightens social distancing measures

Jul 11"Anti-epidemic Support Scheme for Property Management Sector" under "Anti-epidemic Fund" continues to disburse subsidies

Jul 10Subsidy Scheme for Precious Metals Trading Industry under Anti-epidemic Fund opens for application

Jul 9Government welcomes passage of Limited Partnership Fund Bill

Jul 9Government tightens social distancing measures

Jul 8Government to launch Convention and Exhibition Industry Subsidy Scheme

Jul 7Public hospitals to stay vigilant to combat next wave of epidemic

Jul 7Disbursement of subsidy under Subsidy Scheme for Beauty Parlours, Massage Establishments and Party Rooms in progress

Jul 7CPS payment disbursed to over 4.3 million registrants

Jul 7Employment Support Scheme to disburse fifth batch of wage subsidies

Jul 6HKSAR Government firmly rejects remarks by US Consul General

Jul 6Implementation Rules for Article 43 of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region gazetted

Jul 6Committee for Safeguarding National Security of HKSAR convenes first meeting (with photo)

Jul 6CPS already disburses payment to 3.15 million people today

Jul 6Employment Support Scheme publishes third batch of employers receiving wage subsidies

Jul 4Anti-epidemic Support Scheme for Property Management Sector under Anti-epidemic Fund continues to disburse subsidies

Jul 3Authorised collection arrangements for CuMask+™

Jul 3CE welcomes State Council's appointments

Jul 3Establishment of Committee for Safeguarding National Security of HKSAR (with photos)

Jul 3Cash Payout Scheme to advance payment disbursement to July 6

Jul 3HKSARG strongly opposes passage of the Hong Kong Autonomy Act by US Congress

Jul 2Appointment of Director of Immigration (with photos)

Jul 2Appointment of Secretary General of Committee for Safeguarding National Security of HKSAR (with photos)

Jul 1Government launches Research Talent Hub to provide more flexibility in engaging research talents

Jul 1Government launches FinTech Anti-epidemic Scheme for Talent Development

Jun 30Government announces latest disease prevention measures

Jun 30Anti-epidemic Fund to provide fuel subsidy for public light buses and taxis

Jun 30Hong Kong Police strictly enforce National Security Law

Jun 30S for S and heads of six disciplined services departments welcome and support passage of National Security Law for HKSAR

Jun 30SJ welcomes passage of National Security Law by NPCSC

Jun 30CE welcomes passage of The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region by NPCSC

Jun 30The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region gazetted and takes immediate effect (with photos)

Jun 29Celebration events for 23rd anniversary of establishment of HKSAR

Jun 29Launch of CCF living subsidy for non-public housing and non-CSSA households (with photo/video)

Jun 29HKSAR Government welcomes decision to launch cross-boundary wealth management connect pilot scheme

Jun 29Joint Announcement of People's Bank of China, Hong Kong Monetary Authority, and Monetary Authority of Macao on Launch of Cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect Pilot Scheme in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area

Jun 29Subsidy for employers of long-term casual employees under Anti-epidemic Fund for construction sector to open for application next month

Jun 29COVID-19 Online Dispute Resolution Scheme launched today (with photos)

Jun 29HKSARG welcomes Thailand's announcement to establish special travel arrangement for cross-border control with Hong Kong (with photos)

Jun 29Employment Support Scheme publishes second batch of employers receiving wage subsidies

Jun 27Anti-epidemic Support Scheme for Property Management Sector under Anti-epidemic Fund continues to disburse subsidies

Jun 26HKSARG strongly opposes to passage of the Hong Kong Autonomy Act by US Senate

Jun 25Government to begin distributing 30 million locally-produced masks to the public free-of-charge starting next Tuesday (with photos)

Jun 24Applications for Dishware Washing Trade Subsidy Scheme under Anti-epidemic Fund opens today

Jun 24Subsidy to kaito operators under Anti-epidemic Fund

Jun 22Anti-epidemic Fund to support vehicle maintenance workshops

Jun 22Employment Support Scheme publishes the first batch of employers received wage subsidies

Jun 21S for S and heads of six disciplined services departments fully support legislative work for safeguarding national security in HKSAR

Jun 21SJ fully supports legislative work for safeguarding national security in HKSAR

Jun 21Registration for Cash Payout Scheme went smoothly on the first day

Jun 20HKSAR Government fully supports legislative work for safeguarding national security in HKSAR

Jun 19Registration for Cash Payout Scheme to start on June 21

Jun 19Further assistance from Arts and Culture Sector Subsidy Scheme under Anti-epidemic Fund

Jun 18Government strengthens testing for inbound travellers from Beijing

Jun 18Disbursement of subsidies under Anti-epidemic Subsidy Scheme for the Laundry Trade in progress (with photos)

Jun 17Subsidy to taxi or red minibus drivers under second round of Anti-epidemic Fund

Jun 16Government relaxes social distancing measures under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance

Jun 15Transcript of remarks by CE in video on national security legislation in Hong Kong (with photo/video)

Jun 15Government announces mechanism for legal practitioners providing services for important and large-scale commercial transactions to apply for exemption from compulsory quarantine arrangement

Jun 14Students and public reminded to allow more travelling time for class resumption of Kindergarten Three to Primary Three students tomorrow

Jun 13"Anti-epidemic Support Scheme for Property Management Sector" under "Anti-epidemic Fund" continues to disburse subsidies

Jun 12National Anthem Ordinance comes into effect today

Jun 12HKSAR Government firmly opposes UK report

Jun 11CE signs National Anthem Ordinance (with photos)

Jun 11Anti-epidemic Fund to strengthen support for engineering, architectural, surveying, town planning and landscape sectors

Jun 9Secondary Three to Five cross-boundary students to resume classes next Monday

Jun 9Government upholds Hong Kong's international aviation hub status through Land Fund investment

Jun 9Eighth meeting of Chief Executive's Council of Advisers on Innovation and Strategic Development held

Jun 8Government further enhances support measures for travel industry

Jun 8CuMask+™ available for collection at post offices and other designated locations starting next Monday

Jun 8Government announces details of Cash Payout Scheme

Jun 8Government announces mechanism for directors and executives of specified listed companies to apply for exemption from compulsory quarantine arrangement

Jun 7E-learning keeps students connected

Jun 7HKSAR Government to hold webinar in commemoration of 30th anniversary of promulgation of Basic Law

Jun 6Extension of subsidised period from four months to seven months and relaxation of cap of subsidised headcounts from six to 100 per block for "Anti-epidemic Support Scheme for Property Management Sector"

Jun 5Special allowance for Working Family Allowance and Student Financial Assistance households to be disbursed under Anti-epidemic Fund

Jun 4Application reminder for One-off Grant to Registered Sports Coaches scheme under Anti-epidemic Fund

Jun 4HKMA and banking industry launch Banking Talent Programme

Jun 4InvestHK unveils details of virtual StartmeupHK Festival 2020

Jun 3Primary 4 to Secondary 2 students in Hong Kong to resume classes next Monday

Jun 3Transcript of remarks by CE at media session in Beijing (with photos/video)

Jun 3Government signs service level agreements with banks for Cash Payout Scheme (with photos)

Jun 3Latest progress of Arts and Culture Sector Subsidy Scheme under Anti-epidemic Fund

Jun 3Free Trade Agreement and Investment Agreement between Hong Kong and ASEAN enter into force for Indonesia

Jun 2Subsidy Scheme for Employment Agencies to be introduced under Anti-epidemic Fund

Jun 2Government announces latest disease prevention measures

Jun 1Mainland University Study Subsidy Scheme opens for applications

Jun 1Government relaxes requirement for Technology Voucher Programme project commencement

Jun 1Transcript of remarks by FS at media session (with video)

May 31Seize the opportunity and register online for CuMask+™

May 30Government launches "Enhanced Anti-epidemic Support Scheme for Property Management Sector"

May 30HKSAR Government refutes statements by US Administration

May 30Transcript of remarks by Secretary for Justice on national security law

May 30HKSAR Government launches Online Exhibition of the 30th Anniversary of the Promulgation of the Basic Law

May 29SCED speaks on RTHK and Hong Kong Policy Act Report released by US State Department

May 29CE's letter to Hong Kong citizens

May 29Subsidy for public light buses, local ferries and taxis under second round of Anti-epidemic Fund

May 29Agreement Concerning Amendment to the CEPA Agreement on Trade in Services to be implemented on June 1

May 28HKSARG strongly objects to Hong Kong Policy Act Report released by US State Department

May 28Transcript of remarks by LegCo President on NPC's passage of Decision on establishing and improving legal system and enforcement mechanisms for HKSAR to safeguard national security

May 28CE welcomes passage of Decision on establishing and improving legal system and enforcement mechanisms for HKSAR to safeguard national security by NPC

May 27Government responds to US Chamber of Commerce statement on national security law

May 27LCQ6: Legislation on Article 23 of Basic Law

May 27Transcript of remarks by SCMA on National Anthem Bill

May 27Government welcomes HKEX and MSCI's partnership to launch key index futures and options contracts in Hong Kong

May 27Tax exemption for Anti-epidemic Fund

May 27WeWeWebWeb Carnival, "Museum 101" video series and more to enrich LCSD Online Resources Centre

May 26Transcript of remarks by CE at media session before ExCo meeting (with video)

May 26Latest directions under the Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation

May 26Employment Support Scheme receives over 130 000 applications

May 26Club-house Subsidy Scheme, Amusement Game Centres Subsidy Scheme and Mahjong/Tin Kau Licence Holder Subsidy Scheme under Anti-epidemic Fund continue to disburse subsidies

May 25Director of Immigration fully supports draft Decision on establishing and improving legal system and enforcement mechanisms for HKSAR to safeguard national security

May 25Director of Fire Services fully supports draft Decision on establishing and improving legal system and enforcement mechanisms for HKSAR to safeguard national security

May 25Statement by Chief Justice of Court of Final Appeal

May 25Controller, Government Flying Service fully supports draft Decision on establishing and improving legal system and enforcement mechanisms for HKSAR to safeguard national security

May 25Commissioner of Police fully supports draft Decision on establishing legal system and enforcement mechanisms for HKSAR to safeguard national security

May 25Commissioner of Correctional Services fully supports draft Decision on establishing and improving legal system and enforcement mechanisms for HKSAR to safeguard national security

May 25Hong Kong Customs fully supports draft Decision on establishing and improving legal system and enforcement mechanisms for HKSAR to safeguard national security

May 25Response to concerns over national security law

May 25SCED speaks on draft Decision on establishing and improving legal system and enforcement mechanisms for HKSAR to safeguard national security

May 25S for S fully supports draft Decision on establishing and improving legal system and enforcement mechanisms for HKSAR to safeguard national security

May 25Recycling Fund disburses over $90 million anti-epidemic and rental support subsidies to recyclers

May 25Employment Support Scheme receives overwhelming response on first day of application

May 24Government responds to comments by foreign politicians

May 23"Anti-epidemic Support Scheme for Property Management Sector" under "Anti-epidemic Fund" continues to disburse subsidies

May 22CE's Statement

May 22Transcript of remarks by CE at media session

May 22ENB to offer more than 500 time-limited jobs under Green Employment Scheme

May 22Application period for Fitness Centre Subsidy Scheme to end on June 3

May 22Secondary 3 to 5 students to resume classes next Wednesday (with photos)

May 22Government announces mechanism for directors of listed companies or listing applicants to apply for exemption from compulsory quarantine arrangement

May 21Mechanism for enterprises with operating base relating to logistics, port and/or shipping business in Mainland to apply for exemption from compulsory quarantine arrangement

May 20EDB continues to follow up on class resumption arrangements for cross-boundary students

May 20CuMask+™ quality assured

May 19Government announces latest social distancing measures under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance

May 19New arrangements for Home Affairs Department hotlines for persons under home quarantine

May 19Government announces mechanism for legal and dispute resolution services providers to apply for exemption from compulsory quarantine arrangement

May 18Government announces mechanism for The University of Hong Kong - Shenzhen Hospital and Hong Kong enterprises providing medical or dental services in the Mainland to apply for exemption from compulsory quarantine arrangement

May 18Government announces mechanism for persons engaged in technological R&D co-operation-related activities in the Mainland, Macao or Taiwan to apply for exemption from compulsory quarantine arrangement

May 18SFH attends 73rd World Health Assembly via video conferencing (with photo)

May 18Mechanism for enterprises with provision of construction-related professional services in Mainland to apply for exemption from compulsory quarantine arrangement

May 18Disbursement of subsidies to construction industry under the second round of the Anti-epidemic Fund in progress

May 18Government announces mechanism for registered practice units of HKICPA to apply for exemption from compulsory quarantine arrangement

May 18May 2020 issue of "Hong Kong Monthly Digest of Statistics" now available

May 18Government announces details of Subsidy Scheme for Securities Industry under Anti-epidemic Fund

May 182020 Rural Representative Election voter registration campaign starts

May 18Chartered flight taking Hong Kong residents stranded in India back home departed from New Delhi

May 16Distance Business Programme to open for applications from enterprises on May 18

May 16EDB clarification

May 14EDB statement

May 14Chinese Medicine clinics present an option for fighting the epidemic and rehabilitation (with photos)

May 14Local museums to offer online visits in support of International Museum Day

May 13SED on class resumption and cross-boundary students

May 12First tranche of wage subsidy under the Employment Support Scheme to receive application from May 25 (with video)

May 10 Delivery Arrangements of CuMask+™

May 10Latest arrangements on LCSD public services

May 9SWD announces gradual resumption of subsidised welfare services

May 8Companies (Fees) (Amendment) Regulation 2020 gazetted

May 8Subsidies to local primary producers progressively disbursed and loan repayment deferral and interest waiver for Fisheries Development Loan Fund borrowers being rolled out smoothly

May 7ITB thanks public support for CuMask+™

May 6SCEZD meeting held to review management of COVID-19 patients

May 6Close to 1.38 million registered for CuMask+™

May 6ENB disburses about $6.5 million to help ease difficulties of municipal solid waste transfer sector

May 5Lifting of certain social distancing measures under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance

May 5Government to distribute free reusable masks to all citizens (with photo / video)

May 5Places of Amusement Licence Holders Subsidy Scheme open for application

May 4Specialty Nurse Allowance introduced for Registered Nurses

May 4SWD launches Anti-virus Coating Spray Subsidy for residential care homes for the elderly and residential care homes for persons with disabilities

May 4$60 million allowance under AEF in support of cleansing and security staff paid in March

May 4Government reassigns three production lines from subsidy quota under Local Mask Production Subsidy Scheme

May 4Applications for Catering Business (Social Distancing) Subsidy Scheme to start tomorrow

May 4Government announces mechanism for Hong Kong enterprises with manufacturing operations in the Mainland to apply for exemption from compulsory quarantine arrangement

May 2"Anti-epidemic Support Scheme for Property Management Sector" under "Anti-epidemic Fund" continues to disburse subsidies

May 1Distance Business Programme opens for IT service providers' applications

May 1Government provides financial assistance to PMQ tenants and cinemas

Apr 30Latest implementation progress of Arts and Culture Sector Subsidy Scheme under Anti-epidemic Fund

Apr 30Chartered flight taking Hong Kong residents stranded in Pakistan back home departs from Islamabad

Apr 29Fitness Centre Subsidy Scheme open for applications

Apr 28Technical amendments on Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance and subsidiary legislation

Apr 28Applications for one-off subsidy for registered owners of goods vehicles and green minibus operators under Anti-epidemic Fund open today

Apr 28Compulsory Quarantine of Certain Persons Arriving at Hong Kong (Amendment) (No.2) Regulation 2020 gazetted

Apr 242020 Mainland-Hong Kong Joint Funding Scheme opens for applications

Apr 22Government announces appointment and removal of Principal Officials (with photos)

Apr 21Latest directions under Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation and Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition on Group Gathering) Regulation

Apr 20Over $1.1 billion in Subsidy Approved under Retail Sector Subsidy Scheme

Apr 20Government to launch series of job retention and job creation measures to alleviate worsening unemployment

Apr 20Government enhances testing arrangements for asymptomatic inbound travellers

Apr 18Suspension of temporary test centre at AsiaWorld-Expo

Apr 18CE welcomes passage of funding application for second round Anti-epidemic Fund by LegCo

Apr 18Enhancements to Special 100% Loan Guarantee

Apr 17Banking sector launches Pre-approved Principal Payment Holiday Scheme for corporate customers

Apr 16Special 100% Loan Guarantee to receive applications

Apr 16First round Anti-epidemic Fund making good progress

Apr 16Government Property Agency implements rental concession measures

Apr 16Recycling Fund raises subsidy level under One-off Rental Support Scheme

Apr 15Government announces launch of "Fitness Centre Subsidy Scheme" under second phase of "Anti-epidemic Fund"

Apr 15Applications for Common Recruitment Examination and Basic Law Test open tomorrow

Apr 14Extension of "Anti-epidemic Support Scheme for Property Management Sector" to industrial/commercial buildings and extension of application period (with photo)

Apr 10Hong Kong residents who returned from Morocco via Guangzhou arrive at AsiaWorld-Expo

Apr 10Last affected Hong Kong passenger of Diamond Princess returns to Hong Kong

Apr 10Chartered flight taking Chinese citizens stranded in Morocco back home is flying to Guangzhou

Apr 9Government further strengthens support for enterprises (with photo)

Apr 9Application period for Retail Sector Subsidy Scheme to end on April 12

Apr 9SHA meets sector representatives on enhancing the "Anti-epidemic Support Scheme for Property Management Sector" (with photo)

Apr 8Government announces measures involving over $130 billion to support enterprises, employees and the public

Apr 8Latest directions under Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation and Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition on Group Gathering) Regulation

Apr 7DH strengthens health quarantine and testing arrangements for inbound travellers

Apr 5Consolidation of test services at AsiaWorld-Expo

Apr 4HKSAR Government organises activities to commemorate 30th anniversary of promulgation of Basic Law

Apr 4The Basic Law - Best Safeguard for the Prosperity and Stability of Hong Kong

Apr 2Latest directions under Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation

Mar 28Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition on Group Gathering) Regulation

Mar 27Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirement and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation gazetted

Mar 25DH sets up temporary specimen collection centre to speed up specimen collection from inbound travellers from overseas

Mar 24Compulsory Quarantine of Certain Persons Arriving at Hong Kong (Amendment) Regulation 2020 gazetted

Mar 24 CHP to further extend Enhanced Laboratory Surveillance Programme

Mar 24 Government announces enhancements to anti-epidemic measures in four aspects

Mar 22Government announces enhanced measures for disease control

Mar 19 Temporary test centres speed up tests for people upon arrival

Mar 19CHP further extends Enhanced Laboratory Surveillance Programme to cover inbound travellers under quarantine from abroad

Mar 18 Exemption arrangement under Compulsory Quarantine of Persons Arriving at Hong Kong from Foreign Places Regulation

Mar 17DH to further extend health quarantine arrangements on inbound travellers from overseas

Mar 17 Government issues Red Outbound Travel Alert on all overseas countries/territories

Mar 16 Government announces fee for persons staying in temporary accommodation from March 17

Mar 15DH to further strengthen health quarantine arrangements on inbound travellers from overseas

Mar 15 Government issues Red Outbound Travel Alert on Ireland, United Kingdom and United States

Mar 13 DH to further extend and adjust health quarantine arrangements on inbound travellers from overseas

Mar 13 Government issues Red Outbound Travel Alert (OTA) on certain European countries (Schengen Area) and highlights public health risks under Red OTA on Egypt

Mar 12 Public reminded of health quarantine arrangements on inbound travellers from overseas and urged to pay attention to overseas situation of COVID-19 outbreak

Mar 10DH to further strengthen health quarantine arrangements on inbound travellers from overseas

Mar 6 DH strengthens health declaration measure at Hong Kong International Airport and urges the public to delay non-essential travel outside Hong Kong

Feb 28DH to strengthen health quarantine arrangements on inbound travellers from Italy's three regions and Iran

Feb 28Government issues Red Outbound Travel Alert on three regions in Italy and highlights public health risks under Red OTA on Iran

Feb 28DH uploaded list of buildings of persons under compulsory quarantine

Feb 26 HKSAR Government announces registration arrangement for first batch of chartered flights taking Hong Kong people stranded in Hubei back to Hong Kong

Feb 26Tax measures proposed in 2020-21 Budget

Feb 26 FS uses budget to promote economic diversification, boost pillar industries and foster talent

Feb 26FS unveils $120 billion spending plan to support enterprises, safeguard jobs, stimulate the economy and relieve people's burden

Feb 25Application arrangements for Scheme for Admission of Hong Kong Students to Mainland Higher Education Institutions for 2020

Feb 24DH strengthens port health measures on inbound travellers from Korea

Feb 24Government issues Red Outbound Travel Alert on Korea

Feb 21HKSARG enhances dissemination of anti-epidemic information through social media and online platforms

Feb 14Exemption arrangement under Compulsory Quarantine of Certain Persons Arriving at Hong Kong Regulation (Cap. 599C)

Feb 9 Compulsory quarantine implemented smoothly

Feb 8Government appeals to all sectors to step up efforts in reducing social contacts in community

Feb 7 People entering Hong Kong from Mainland should comply with compulsory quarantine

Feb 7Exemption arrangement under Compulsory Quarantine of Certain Persons Arriving at Hong Kong Regulation

Feb 5 Government to impose mandatory quarantine on people entering Hong Kong from Mainland

Feb 3Quarantine arrangements in response to novel coronavirus infection (with photo)

Jan 31 Government enhances disease prevention and control measures with reference to WHO's advice

Jan 29HKSAR Government announces enhanced measures for disease prevention and control

Jan 28 DH's health advice for persons who visited Hubei Province in past 14 days

Jan 26HKSAR Government imposes immigration restrictions on Hubei Province residents and persons visited Hubei Province in past 14 days

Jan 26CE announces activation of Emergency Response Level in relation to novel coronavirus infection (with photo)

Jan 24Five Mainland Offices of HKSAR Government set up dedicated hotlines

Jan 16Government convenes Steering Committee meeting to prevent novel infectious disease (with photo)

Jan 15FHB convenes expert meeting on cluster of pneumonia cases in Wuhan

Jan 14CE announces 10 new initiatives to benefit livelihoods for over a million grassroots and underprivileged people (with photos/video)

Jan 6Government convenes Steering Committee meeting to prevent novel infectious disease (with photo)

Jan 2Government holds inter-departmental meeting on cluster of pneumonia cases in Wuhan (with photo)

Dec 31 Public hospitals heighten vigilance against suspected pneumonia cases on Mainland

Dec 4FS announces further measures to support enterprises and employment

Nov 27122 Mainland higher education institutions to admit Hong Kong students

Nov 21 Mainland and Hong Kong sign Agreement Concerning Amendment to the CEPA Agreement on Trade in Services

Nov 21Mainland and Hong Kong Economic and Trade Co-operation Committee convenes second meeting (with photos/video)

Nov 5SCED attends Informal WTO Ministerial Meeting in Shanghai

Nov 5Hong Kong joins second China International Import Expo to tap business opportunities (with photos/video)

Nov 4Thematic film festival opens in Shanghai to showcase Hong Kong film genres (with photos)

Nov 3 CE continues visit to Nanjing (with photos/videos)

Nov 2CE visits Nanjing (with photos/videos)

Nov 1Hong Kong participates in second China International Import Expo

Nov 1Festival Hong Kong 2019 - A Cultural Extravaganza@Shanghai opens in Shanghai (with photos)

Nov 1CE begins visit to Shanghai (with photos/videos)

Oct 29CE to visit Shanghai and Nanjing

Oct 22FS announces additional measures to support enterprises and safeguard jobs

Oct 16Policy Address aims to enhance people's livelihoods says CE

Oct 16CE outlines policies to boost housing and land supply

Oct 16CE sets out principles for restoring calm, boosting the economy in Policy Address

Aug 19SJ visits Shanghai to boost ties with Mainland legal sectors (with photos)

Aug 17Secretary for Justice to visit Shanghai

Jul 19Mainland and HKSAR sign Fifth Protocol to Arrangement for Avoidance of Double Taxation (with photos)

Jul 18 SJ explores co-operation on dispute avoidance and resolution services with Mainland (with photos)

Jul 16Scheme for Admission of Hong Kong Students to Mainland Higher Education Institutions enters admission stage

Jun 21 Enhancement to currency conversion arrangement under Stock Connect

Jun 3Mainland University Study Subsidy Scheme opens for applications

Apr 24 Three Directors of Bureaux conclude LegCo joint-panel duty visit to major cities in Yangtze River Delta Region (with photos)

Apr 23Three Directors of Bureaux conduct third-day programme of LegCo joint-panel duty visit to Yangtze River Delta Region (with photos)

Apr 22Three Directors of Bureaux continue LegCo joint-Panel duty visit in Shanghai (with photos)

Apr 21 Three Directors of Bureaux start LegCo joint-Panel duty visit to major cities in Yangtze River Delta Region (with photos)

Apr 20Three Directors of Bureaux to join LegCo joint-Panel duty visit to major cities in Yangtze River Delta Region

Apr 2 HKSAR and Mainland sign arrangement on interim measures in aid of arbitral proceedings (with photos)

Feb 19Air services arrangements between Hong Kong and Mainland expanded (with photos)

Jan 18 HKSAR and Mainland sign arrangement on reciprocal recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters (with photos)

Nov 8HKSAR Government and Chinese Academy of Sciences sign MoU on establishing affiliated institution in Hong Kong

Nov 7FS attends 5th World Internet Conference in Wuzhen (with photos)

Nov 6CE witnesses launch of Shanghai Hong Kong University Alliance (with photos/videos)

Nov 6 China International Import Expo "Seminar on 'HK's Experiences for International Trade': New Horizon·New Technology·New Model" held successfully (with photos)

Nov 5Hong Kong's role as gateway and important hub showcased at China International Import Expo (with photos/videos)

Nov 1FS to visit Shanghai and Wuzhen

Nov 1CE to visit Shanghai

Oct 17Hong Kong to showcase gateway role at inaugural China International Import Expo

Oct 10Transcript of CE's press conference on "The Chief Executive's 2018 Policy Address" (with photos/video)

Oct 10Full text of "The Chief Executive's 2018 Policy Address" (with photos)

Oct 8109 Mainland higher education institutions to exempt Hong Kong students from joint entrance examination

Aug 244th Plenary Session of Hong Kong/Shanghai Co-operation Conference held in Hong Kong (with photos)

Aug 22CE meets Mayor of Shanghai (with photo)

May 15FS visits Hangzhou to foster trade between HK and Zhejiang Province (with photos)

May 11FS to visit Hangzhou

Feb 28CE's statement on 2018-19 Budget

Feb 28Transcript of remarks by FS at Budget press conference (with photos/video)

Jun 22New-term ExCo membership announced (with photos)

Jun 21New team of Principal Officials appointed (with photos)

Apr 18Zhejiang Liaison Unit commences operation

Feb 12Government has no intention to abolish zero-quota policy for "doubly non-permanent resident pregnant women"

Nov 8Newspaper Article by the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs (Chinese Only)

Oct 25Immigration Division of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Shanghai begins operation

Sep 5Transcript of remarks by FS in Hangzhou

Sep 5FS continues to participate in G20 Leaders' Summit in Hangzhou (with photos)

Sep 4FS attends G20 Leaders' Summit in Hangzhou (with photos)

Sep 1FS to attend G20 Leaders' Summit in Hangzhou

Jul 21CHP closely monitors three human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) on Mainland

Jul 5DoJ to promote legal services forum in Jiangsu and Anhui

Jun 22Hong Kong retains second place in global FDI inflows

Jun 13SFST visits Shanghai and attends Lujiazui Forum

Jun 10SFST to attend Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai

May 31SDEV to attend APEC High-level Urbanization Forum in Ningbo

May 31HK university students to visit Shanghai financial institutions on exchange programme (with photos)

May 31Hong Kong ranked world's most competitive economy

Apr 21HKSAR Government Shandong Liaison Unit opens (with photos)

Apr 19SCMA starts visit to Shanghai (with photos)

Feb 24Tax measures proposed in 2016-17 Budget

Feb 24FS unveils Budget measures to respond to new economic order

Feb 24Global uncertainty to hit economic growth in 2016, says FS

Feb 24FS allocates $38.8 billion in Budget to help business, residents

Feb 24Budget Speech by the Financial Secretary (with photo/video)

Dec 18Hong Kong Customs launches Free Trade Agreement Transhipment Facilitation Scheme

Sep 28Co-ordinated measures drawn up regarding visitors to Hong Kong during National Day Golden Week

Aug 18Hong Kong raises Outbound Travel Alert for Thailand (Bangkok) to red

Jun 9Government issues Red Outbound Travel Alert on Korea

Apr 30Shandong Liaison Unit comes into operation

Apr 22Government releases proposals for selecting the CE by universal suffrage

Apr 10Third Plenary Session of Hong Kong/Shanghai Economic and Trade Co-operation Conference

Apr 10FS visits Shanghai Disneyland project

Apr 9HK, Shanghai hold meeting to enhance financial co-operation

Apr 8SCED to go to Shanghai

Apr 8SFST leads delegation to attend HK-Shanghai Financial Co-operation meeting

Apr 2CE to visit Wuhan and Shanghai

Jan 14Minimum Wage Commission delighted by acceptance of its recommended Statutory Minimum Wage rate

Jan 14Chief Executive in Council adopts recommendation on Statutory Minimum Wage rate

Jan 14Suspension of Capital Investment Entrant Scheme

Jan 142015 Policy Address by Chief Executive (2)

Jan 10TV Announcement in the Public Interest on constitutional development in HK

Jan 7CE's statement

Jan 7Consultation Document on the Method for Selecting the Chief Executive by Universal Suffrage published

Jan 7LC: Statement by CS on Consultation Document on the Method for Selecting the Chief Executive by Universal Suffrage

Jan 6Report on the Recent Community and Political Situation in Hong Kong published

Nov 13Stock Connect Kicks Off

Aug 31Decision and explanations of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on Issues Relating to the Selection of the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region by Universal Suffrage and on the Method for Forming the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in the Year 2016

Aug 13CE meets Chairman of Shanghai Stock Exchange

Aug 12Invest Hong Kong encourages Hangzhou and Wuxi companies to 'Go Global' via Hong Kong

Jul 29SHA attends opening ceremony of 12th National Student Sports Games in Shanghai

Jul 15Constitutional development public consultation report published

Jul 2"Passing on the Torch" exchange programme in Shanghai

Jun 28"Passing on the Torch" exchange programme to be held in Beijing, Tianjin and Shanghai

Jun 26PSHA officiates at launch ceremony of HK Week at Qingdao Expo

Jun 25LCQ9: Work of the offices of the SAR Government on the Mainland

Jun 10Transcript of remarks by CE on White Paper on "The Practice of the 'One Country, Two Systems' Policy in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region"

Jun 10White Paper on "The Practice of the 'One Country, Two Systems' Policy in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region"

Jun 10Invest Hong Kong encourages Jiangsu enterprises to look to Hong Kong for fund raising and global opportunities

Jun 10SCED officiates at opening ceremony of SmartHK fair in Nanjing

Jun 8SCED to attend SmartHK fair in Nanjing

May 15SCED to attend APEC ministerial meeting in Qingdao

May 13DoJ to promote legal services forum in Shandong

Apr 13LegCo Members conclude Shanghai duty visit

Apr 12LegCo Members continue duty visit to Shanghai

Apr 11LegCo Delegation departs for Shanghai to conduct duty visit

Apr 3HK, Shanghai hold meeting to enhance financial co-operation

Apr 2SFST leads delegation to Shanghai

Apr 1SCMA answers question at media session

Mar 26Invest Hong Kong encourages Anhui enterprises to "go global"

Mar 22SDEV to attend Shanghai-Hong Kong Metropolitan Development Seminar

Mar 18Transcript of remarks by CE at media session

Mar 13SCMA answers media questions on constitutional development

Mar 12Transcript of remarks by CE at media session

Mar 12Statement by LegCo President

Mar 5CE meets Shanghai, Chongqing officials

Mar 3SED: Education system needs to cater for diverse learning needs

Feb 28SED to lead education delegation to international convention in Shanghai

Jan 30Advice on Avian Influenza A (H7N9)

Dec 1STH to lead maritime delegation to Shanghai

Oct 21SDEV officiates at 2013 Mainland and Hong Kong Construction Industry Forum in Ningbo

Oct 19SDEV to attend 2013 Mainland and Hong Kong Construction Industry Forum in Ningbo

Oct 18SED visits Shanghai

Sep 26SED concludes official visit to Shanghai

Sep 24SED to visit Shanghai, Beijing and Tianjin

Aug 2FS concludes visit to Wuhan and Changsha

Aug 1FS visits Wuhan and Changsha

Jul 31FS starts visit to Wuhan

Jul 26FS to visit Wuhan and Changsha

Jul 16SFST meets Shanghai post-secondary financial students on exchange programme

Jun 5Speech by CE at opening ceremony of 2nd Annual Urban Land Institute Asia Pacific Summit (English Only)

May 31CE to visit Shanghai

May 27Online enrollment for 70 Mainland institutions to be completed on or before June 6

May 27Post-secondary financial students depart for exchange programme in Shanghai

May 23Invest Hong Kong encourages Wuxi biotech enterprises to "go global"

May 15CE meets Vice Minister of National Health and Family Planning Commission

May 14Government responds to media enquiries

Mar 18Import and Export (General) (Amendment) Regulation 2013

Mar 14Invest Hong Kong encourages Wuhan companies to "go global" via Hong Kong

Mar 4HK, Shanghai officials hold meeting to enhance financial co-operation (with photos)

Jan 28Forum explores opportunities for development of financial career in Mainland and Hong Kong

Dec 14SDEV attends "Asia's World City: New Government, New Development" seminar in Shanghai

Dec 12SDEV to visit Shanghai

Dec 6"This is Hong Kong" multimedia mobile application offers the best of Hong Kong

Oct 19CEPA Seminar (Chinese Version Only)

Sep 27Commissioner for Tourism attends Seatrade All Asia Cruise Convention in Shanghai

Sep 19SCED continues his visit to Shanghai and Tianjin

Sep 18SCED continues his visit to Ningbo and Shanghai

Sep 18Hong Kong and Ningbo share experience in maritime services

Sep 17SCED to visit Ningbo, Shanghai, Tianjin and Beijing

Aug 30SCED officiates at opening ceremony of "SmartHK" fair in Hangzhou

Aug 29SCED to attend "SmartHK" fair in Hangzhou

Jul 31Invest Hong Kong encourages Shanghai enterprises to "go global" via Hong Kong

Jul 28Exchange programme enhances HK-Shanghai financial co-operation

Jul 18SFST welcomes Shanghai post-secondary financial students on exchange programme

Jul 11Post-secondary finance students in exchange programme meet with Shanghai Vice Mayor

Jun 28HKSARG welcomes joint venture to be set up by Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong exchanges

Jun 28Ministry of Finance issues RMB sovereign bonds for fourth time in Hong Kong

Jun 28HK and Mainland higher education institutions sign Letter of Intent on further strengthening exchange and co-operation

Jun 26Hong Kong and Zhejiang sign cultural exchange agreement

Jun 19Tax Seminar on Pilot Program of Levying Value Added Tax in Lieu of Business Tax (Chinese Version Only)

Jun 8SWD delegation visits and enhances exchanges with Shanghai

Apr 28SCED continues his visit in Wuhan (with photos)

Apr 27SCED visits Wuhan for 2012 Hubei Wuhan Hong Kong Week (with photos)

Apr 25LCQ13: Support services provided by Mainland Offices of the HKSAR Government

Mar 21Invest Hong Kong encourages Wuhan high-tech enterprises to go global

Mar 6On-site confirmation of applications for Mainland institutions underway

Feb 16Extension of e-Channel service to Mainland frequent visitors at Shenzhen Bay control point

Feb 16Online enrollment for Mainland institutions begins next Monday

Jan 6Hong Kong and Shanghai officials meet to enhance financial co-operation

Jan 5Second Plenary Session of Hong Kong/Shanghai Economic and Trade Co-operation Conference

Jan 5Shanghai and Hong Kong pledge to enhance cultural exchange

Jan 3CE to attend Shanghai/Hong Kong Economic and Trade Co-operation Conference in Shanghai

Dec 20Administrative Service Summer Internship Programme 2012

Dec 13Supplement VIII to CEPA deepens liberalisation of trade in services

Dec 7SFST to attend IMF High-Level Regional Financial Sector Assessment Programme Outreach Symposium in Shanghai

Nov 30The Opening Ceremony of 2011-12 Hong Kong Roving Exhibition-Suzhou (Chinese Version Only)

Nov 29Sixty-three Mainland higher education institutions to exempt Hong Kong students from taking joint entrance examination

Nov 29Hong Kong Pavilion opens at Marintec China 2011

Oct 11Invest Hong Kong encourages Ningbo logistics and shipping enterprises to eye global expansion

Sep 3Recruitment for four civil service graduate grades starts today

Aug 17HKMA welcomes Central Government's measures to support development of Hong Kong as the offshore renminbi business centre

Aug 17HKSAR Government welcomes supportive measures from Central Government on social and economic developments

Aug 17Vice-Premier Li Keqiang attends National 12th Five Year Plan Forum

Aug 17CE's speech at National 12th Five-Year Plan Forum

Aug 9MoF issues Renminbi Sovereign Bonds through the Central Moneymarkets Unit of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Aug 3HKSAR Government welcomes Central Government's plan to issue RMB sovereign bonds in HK again

Jul 4Tax arrangements on dividends paid to Hong Kong residents by Mainland companies clarified

Jun 29Invest Hong Kong thanks overseas and Mainland investors for their confidence in the business environment of Hong Kong

May 26Shanghai Expo exhibitions to be restaged in Hong Kong

May 20HK, Shanghai host finance roadshow

May 20HK most compelling offshore RMB market

May 16Granting of banking licence to Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd.

May 6Commission on Strategic Development to discuss Hong Kong's work direction in complementing the National Twelfth Five-Year Plan

Apr 113D Movie "Hong Kong - Potential Unlimited" to show at Hong Kong Heritage Museum

Apr 8Opening Ceremony of 2011 Hong Kong Roving Exhibition-Ezhou (Chinese Version Only)

Mar 31Invest Hong Kong encourages Suzhou's innovation and technology enterprises to "Go Global" by showcasing Hong Kong's advantages

Mar 24Opening Ceremony of 2011 Hong Kong Roving Exhibition-Bengbu (Chinese Version Only)

Mar 16Chapter in National Five-Year Plan dedicated to Hong Kong and Macao

Mar 10Opening Ceremony of 2011 Hong Kong Roving Exhibition-Wuhu (Chinese Version Only)

Mar 4Tenders invited for leases of EcoPark Phase 2 Lots

Mar 3Opening Ceremony of 2011 Hong Kong Roving Exhibition-Hefei (Chinese Version Only)

Jan 20Invest Hong Kong encourages Mainland enterprises to join hands with Hong Kong companies

Jan 19Invest Hong Kong sets 10-year record for number of overseas and Mainland companies setting up or expanding in Hong Kong

Jan 17Speech by SFST at the Policy Dialogue of the Asian Financial Forum

Jan 17Speech by FS at Asian Financial Forum cocktail reception

Jan 17Speech by CE at Asian Financial Forum

Jan 17Financial heavyweights gather at AFF to reshape global financial agenda

Jan 14New arrangements for Mainland 'overage children' of Hong Kong residents applying for 'One Way Permit' to commence April 1st

Jan 13Pilot scheme for settlement of overseas direct investments in Renminbi

Jan 12Hong Kong ranked world's freest economy for 17th consecutive year

Dec 30Hongkong Post and China Post extend cross-border direct mail service to nine more major Mainland cities

Dec 28Customs seminar assists traders to apply for preferential treatment under economic cooperation framework

Nov 29Animated Version of the Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival closes today

Nov 18Government committed to developing arbitration in Hong Kong

Nov 17Hong Kong artists share Shanghai Expo experience

Nov 17SCMA meets National Development and Reform Commission Vice Chairman

Nov 15Business forum on CEPA

Nov 13CE speaks on meeting with President Hu Jintao

Nov 8Hong Kong Government to promote Hong Kong as China's global financial centre

Nov 8"Animated Version of the Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival" opens today

Nov 7CS inspects preparatory work for Animated Version of Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival

Oct 31Hong Kong wraps up successful, event-packed Expo experience

Oct 28All additional tickets for "Animated Version of the Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival" sold out

Oct 25Co-operation Arrangement on Legal Services for Commercial Matters and Arbitration signed between Hong Kong and the Mainland

Oct 25Over 1,000 Expo photos featured on "Shanghai Wall Post" Facebook page

Oct 25More tickets for "Animated Version of the Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival" to go on sale this Thursday

Oct 24Tickets for Animated Version of Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival sold out

Oct 22Hong Kong Sinfonietta presents rousing finale to Hong Kong Week for Shanghai Expo

Oct 22HK Week at Shanghai Expo ends on high note with "A Soldier's Story"

Oct 22CS to visit Shanghai

Oct 22SFH learns about medical and funeral services in Shanghai

Oct 22Forum fosters exchanges between Hong Kong and Shanghai on mobile films

Oct 22Over 650,000 tickets for Animated Version of Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival sold and booked

Oct 21Hong Kong Week continues fun-filled programmes by first-rate creative talent

Oct 21Renowned singer-songwriters display diversity of pop talent for Shanghai Expo

Oct 21Hong Kong directors meet Shanghai film students

Oct 20Over 530,000 tickets for Animated Version of Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival sold and booked

Oct 20Opera Hong Kong delights Shanghai Expo crowds with Chinese and Western classics

Oct 20SFH visits Shanghai

Oct 20CE officiates at gala HK Week opening ceremony for Shanghai Expo

Oct 20CE's speech at Hong Kong Week opening ceremony

Oct 19Shanghai Expo visitors delighted with Hong Kong Week programmes

Oct 19Hong Kong harmonicas get the Shanghai Expo crowds humming

Oct 18Hong Kong Youth Symphony Orchestra strikes the right note for Hong Kong Week at Shanghai Expo

Oct 18Hong Kong Week at Shanghai Expo opens with dazzling array of events

Oct 18Huqin master's East-West crossover concert dazzles Shanghai Expo visitors

Oct 18Artists with disability shine in Hong Kong Week's musical-floral crossover

Oct 18Police Band a big hit with the crowds at Shanghai Expo

Oct 18SCED opens HK Films Retrospective 2010 in Shanghai

Oct 18Budding Hong Kong artists take their talent to Shanghai Expo

Oct 15Roving exhibition in Tseung Kwan O promotes Hong Kong's participation in Shanghai Expo

Oct 14Hong Kong contemporary art to be showcased for Shanghai Expo

Oct 14Hong Kong's Expo pavilions receive more than 3 million visitors ahead of Hong Kong Week extravaganza

Oct 13Invest Hong Kong showcases Hong Kong's advantages as Asia's Creative Hub

Oct 12More singing talents to perform at HK Week Opening Ceremony at Shanghai Expo

Oct 11Animated Version of Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival on display in Hong Kong for three weeks in November

Oct 8HKFDC to stage Hong Kong Films Retrospective 2010 in Shanghai

Oct 7"A Soldier's Story" to bring down the curtain on Hong Kong Week for Shanghai Expo

Oct 6Experimental theatre "Flee by Night" spins a tale of political intrigue for Shanghai Expo

Oct 1CE's speech at National Day reception

Sep 29Hong Kong Week to wow Shanghai Expo visitors with a kaleidoscope of events and performances

Sep 27CS to visit Shanghai

Sep 24Roving exhibition in Mong Kok promotes Hong Kong's participation in Shanghai Expo

Sep 24"The Will to Build (Revival Version)" provokes debate on cultural heritage for Shanghai Expo

Sep 22Go Green at the Shanghai Expo - Invest Hong Kong Promotes Hong Kong's Advantages in Innovation & Technology

Sep 19Hong Kong's Urban Best Practices Area Exhibition welcomes 1-millionth visitor

Sep 16SCS leads delegation of Permanent Secretaries to continue visit to Shanghai

Sep 15Hong Kong Sinfonietta presents "A Soldier's Story" for Shanghai Expo's Hong Kong Week

Sep 14SCED opens ICT Elite Forum for Shanghai Expo

Sep 13SCED to attend HK ICT Week in Shanghai

Sep 10SCS to lead delegation of Permanent Secretaries to Beijing and Shanghai

Sep 8Invest Hong Kong assists Mainland enterprises to "Go Global" through Hong Kong

Sep 4Giant cartoon figures land in Shanghai for Hong Kong Ani-Com Carnival

Sep 4HK Philharmonic Orchestra presents Beethoven's popular Symphony No.9 for Shanghai Expo

Sep 3Under Secretaries and Political Assistants to visit Shanghai

Sep 3Classic love story with a modern twist staged for Shanghai Expo

Sep 2Hong Kong exhibitions at Shanghai Expo enjoy enduring popularity

Aug 30SDEV attends Ningbo-HK Economic Co-operation Forum

Aug 24Fredric Mao re-interprets Chinese classical love story with glittering cast for Shanghai Expo

Aug 23Theatre du Pif explores dilemma of demolition and conservation for Shanghai Expo

Aug 20Legend of Hong Kong pirate brought to life in chamber opera for Shanghai Expo

Aug 20SCMA continues visit to Shanghai

Aug 19Cast of stars presents Cantonese opera treasures for Shanghai Expo

Aug 19HKSAR Government committed to preserving and developing Cantonese opera

Aug 19SED visits Shanghai Expo with teachers and students

Aug 18SCMA to visit Shanghai

Aug 17Pilot scheme for Renminbi Clearing Bank and other eligible institutions outside the Mainland to invest in the Mainland's interbank bond market

Aug 17Two million visitors and counting for Hong Kong's two pavilions at Shanghai Expo

Aug 16"Passion for Hong Kong: Exhibition of Works by Professor Jao Tsung-i" opens at Shanghai Expo

Aug 13New photo exhibition for Shanghai Expo puts Hong Kong photographers in the frame

Aug 11The legend of pirate Zhang Baozai reflected in original chamber opera for Shanghai Expo

Aug 10SED urges students to learn about Shanghai's culture and latest developments

Aug 9"Cantonese Opera Treasures" showcases unique cultural heritage for Shanghai Expo

Aug 6Hung Hom welcomes roving exhibition to promote Hong Kong's participation in Shanghai Expo

Aug 4Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra performs Beethoven's 9th with renowned soloists and choir for Shanghai Expo

Aug 3Star-studded cast re-interpret Cantonese opera love story for Shanghai Expo

Aug 1Hong Kong Pavilion visitors top one million at Shanghai Expo

Jul 23Roving exhibition in Tsuen Wan promotes Hong Kong at Shanghai Expo

Jul 22Speech by FS at WTO Day in Shanghai (English Only)

Jul 22Edward Lam's "Grand Expectations" debuts for Shanghai Expo

Jul 21FS highlights Hong Kong-Shanghai co-operation at key Finance Forum for Expo

Jul 19Signing of Memorandum of Co-operation on Renminbi Business

Jul 19FS and SFST to visit Shanghai

Jul 18SFST highlights importance of "One Country, Two Systems" ahead of major finance forum for Shanghai Expo

Jul 17Seminar fosters artistic exchange between Hong Kong and Shanghai

Jul 16HKETO in Shanghai welcomes Shanghai Hongqiao Airport as a point for scheduled air services between Mainland and Hong Kong

Jul 16Hong Kong's unique ink art tradition on show for Shanghai Expo

Jul 16Hong Kong stages "Stories Behind Banknotes" exhibition for Shanghai Expo

Jul 16Roving exhibition to promote Hong Kong at Shanghai Expo during summer holidays

Jul 16Shanghai Hongqiao Airport added as point for scheduled air services between Mainland and Hong Kong

Jul 15Key players to promote Finance Forum for Shanghai Expo

Jul 13"Journey to Expo 2010" workshop cum youth.gov.hk ambassador appointment ceremony

Jul 12Travel tips series for visitors to Shanghai Expo during summer holidays

Jul 9Hong Kong Dance Company's "Qingming Riverside" transforms historic painting into stage wonder for Shanghai Expo (with photos)

Jul 8HKSAR to stage a high-level finance forum in the Mainland for Expo

Jul 8Edward Lam Dance Theatre to present final chapter of "Urban Trilogy" for Shanghai Expo

Jul 6Art imitates life in Hong Kong Dance Company's "Qingming Riverside" for Shanghai Expo

Jul 6TVB Pearl's programme "Dolce Vita" on "Qingming Riverside"

Jul 6Transcript of SJ's media session after opening of Legal Services Forum in Shanghai

Jul 6HK's legal profession provides high-end services

Jul 6Speech by SJ at opening ceremony of Hong Kong Legal Services Forum in Shanghai

Jul 5SJ to officiate at Legal Services Forum in Shanghai

Jul 1CS celebrates HKSAR 13th Anniversary at Shanghai Expo

Jun 30Interactive game launched on Hong Kong's Expo website to promote smart card applications

Jun 30Hong Kong exhibitions in Shanghai Expo gear up for summer holiday

Jun 30CS visits Shanghai

Jun 27Hong Kong's Expo visitors top 1 million

Jun 26Speech by SFST at Lujiazui Forum 2010 in Shanghai

Jun 25City Contemporary Dance Company celebrates Eileen Chang's life and works at Shanghai Expo

Jun 23Hong Kong Dance Company brings to life a national treasure painting for Shanghai Expo

Jun 23TVB Pearl's programme "Dolce Vita" on "Qingming Riverside"

Jun 22Opening of the "One Country, Two Systems" Exhibition at the Hong Kong Pavilion at Shanghai Expo

Jun 18"The Will to Build" to re-run in HK then tour Shanghai for Shanghai Expo

Jun 18STH attends "Green Transport in Hong Kong" exhibition and seminar at Shanghai Expo

Jun 17STH outlines HK green transport experience at World Expo

Jun 11City Contemporary Dance Company brings Eileen Chang's novels to life for Shanghai Expo

Jun 10Hong Kong and Shanghai artists cross dance borders at Expo

Jun 10Interactive game launched on Hong Kong's Expo website

Jun 7Hong Kong to share green transport experience during Shanghai Expo

Jun 4Delegation of DC chairmen and vice chairmen arrives in Shanghai

Jun 4HK Ballet brings thought-provoking trilogy to Shanghai Expo

Jun 3City Contemporary Dance Company brings Hong Kong and Shanghai stories to life at World Expo

Jun 3HKSAR to stage its largest legal services forum on the Mainland for Shanghai Expo

Jun 3DC chairmen and vice chairmen to visit Shanghai and Suzhou

Jun 1Hong Kong exhibitions in Shanghai Expo welcomed over 500,000 visitors in May

Jun 1SCED: Leverage on Shanghai Expo to showcase Hong Kong design

May 31Downtown Shanghai turned into mini-Hong Kong

May 28HK Ballet displays diversity in triple bill at Shanghai Expo

May 23New exhibition on global connectivity kicks off at Hong Kong Pavilion in Shanghai Expo

May 22Secretary for Development visits Shanghai Expo

May 19HK Ballet to kick off Hong Kong's dance series at Shanghai Expo

May 16FS visits Museum of Contemporary Art, Shanghai

May 15Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra performs to a packed house in Shanghai

May 15FS officiates at Hong Kong Design Centre Exhibition opening in Shanghai

May 14FS visits Shanghai Expo

May 14FS officiates at "Style Hong Kong" fashion show in Shanghai

May 13FS to attend opening of Hong Kong's creative ecologies programme for Shanghai Expo

May 12Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra to perform with "snake-friendly" instruments in Shanghai

May 11LegCo Members Concluded the Shanghai Expo Visit

May 10LegCo members continued visit in Shanghai Expo

May 9LegCo members visit Hong Kong Pavilion in Shanghai Expo

May 8LegCo members begin visit to Shanghai Expo

May 8Musical production by Yat Po Singers raises curtain on HK's cultural programme for Shanghai Expo

May 7HK Chinese Orchestra to showcase classics and award-winning works for Expo

May 7SEN continues Shanghai visit

May 6Youth portal launches new website for Shanghai Expo

May 6SEN visits Shanghai to speak on green business opportunities

May 3New videos to promote Hong Kong's theme song at Shanghai Expo

May 1CE officiates at opening of Hong Kong exhibitions at Shanghai Expo

May 1Speech by CE at opening of Hong Kong exhibitions at Shanghai Expo

Apr 30Acclaimed dancer and singers to bring Hong Kong folklore to life at Shanghai Expo

Apr 30Transcript of CE's remarks in Shanghai

Apr 28HKSARG delegation to attend Shanghai Expo opening ceremony

Apr 28Youtube channel to promote Hong Kong's participation in Shanghai Expo

Apr 27CE starts tour of Jiangsu cities

Apr 26CE visits Hong Kong's exhibitions in Shanghai Expo

Apr 26Yat Po Singers tune up for Hong Kong's first Expo programme

Apr 23Roving exhibition promotes Hong Kong at Shanghai Expo

Apr 21CE to officiate at opening of HK Pavilion at Shanghai Expo and visit Jiangsu

Apr 21Visitors impressed with Hong Kong exhibitions during Expo test runs

Apr 19Hong Kong's Urban Best Practices Area Exhibition Experience
Smart Card • Smart City • Smart Life

Apr 19The Hong Kong Pavilion Experience

Apr 19Hong Kong exhibitions ready for test runs at Shanghai Expo

Apr 16Designers transform humble light into glittering masterpiece for Hong Kong's Expo Pavilion (with photos)

Apr 15SCED inspects HK's preparation for UBPA Exhibition in Shanghai Expo (with photos)

Apr 13Special stamp issue - "Hong Kong's Participation in Expo 2010 Shanghai China" (with photos)

Apr 12CS hosts 'Thank You' dinner for Expo sponsors (with photos)

Apr 12Jacky Cheung, Eason Chan and other great voices sing HK's Expo theme song (with photos)

Apr 12Jacky Cheung, Eason Chan and other great voices sing HK's Expo theme song (with photos)(Play theme song)

Apr 10Hong Kong Pavilion model on display at Commissioner's Office of China Foreign Ministry in HKSAR (with photos)

Apr 8Kaleidoscope of Hong Kong cultural talents on show for Shanghai Expo (with photos/video)

Apr 2Hong Kong Design Centre to Showcase Creative Leadership In Shanghai Exhibition

Apr 2Green rooftop guarantee for Hong Kong Pavilion (with photos/video)

Apr 1Mobile version of Hong Kong's Expo website goes live (with photo)

Mar 31HK Pavilion model on display at HK Planning and Infrastructure Exhibition Gallery (with photos)

Mar 31Media Factsheet -- Hong Kong Tourism Board Launches Promotions On "World Expo 2010 Shanghai China"

Mar 31Hong Kong Tourism Board launches large-scale promotions to attract Shanghai Expo visitors

Mar 27Revitalised Brand Hong Kong launched (with photos/video)

Mar 27"Faces of Hong Kong" campaign kicked off

Mar 25Hong Kong's award-winning mobile films on show in Shanghai Expo (with photos/video)

Mar 22Kaleidoscope of talents on show for Expo performances (with photos)

Mar 21Hong Kong to stage a feast of events at Expo, says CS

Mar 20Shanghai Expo mascot Haibao appears in Hong Kong Flower Show (with photos)

Mar 19Expo preparation at full speed, says CS

Feb 9CS inspects Hong Kong's preparatory work for Shanghai Expo (with photos)

Feb 2Hong Kong Expo events announced as countdown clock unveiled

Feb 2Hong Kong's participation in Shanghai Expo 2010-Events and Activities during the Expo period

Jan 252009-10 Hong Kong Roving Exhibition Opening Ceremony-Hangzhou (Chinese Version Only)

Jan 26Invitation of Tender for the Provision and Management of Staff Services & Exhibition Management and Operation Services for the Hong Kong UBPA Exhibition Pavilion

Jan 5Administrative Service Summer Internship Programme 2010

Jan 122009-10 Hong Kong Roving Exhibition Opening Ceremony-Shanghai (Chinese Version Only)

Jan 8Forums to promote Hong Kong's participation in Expo

Dec 292009-10 Hong Kong Roving Exhibition Opening Ceremony-Nanjing (Chinese Version Only)

Dec 18Tender Notice "Provision of management and operation services for the Hong Kong Pavilion in the World Exposition 2010 Shanghai China" (CMAB/TTE/2009/001)

Dec 18Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge • Hong Kong Boundary Crossing Facilities International Design Ideas Competition

Dec 152009-10 Hong Kong Roving Exhibition Opening Ceremony-Hefei (Chinese Version Only)

Dec 15Government invites expressions of interest in development of private hospitals

Dec 8Spectacular Launch for East Asian Games in Hong Kong

Dec 32009-10 Hong Kong Roving Exhibition Opening Ceremony-Wuhan (Chinese Version Only)

Nov 30Shanghai Expo mascot Haibao moves to Sha Tin Park

Nov 1112 sport events now sold out for Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games

Oct 23Mainland, Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR Intellectual Property Symposium 2009

Oct 14CE outlines new strategies for economic development

Oct 12HK Pavilion takes shape on eve of 200-day countdown to World Expo (with photos/video)

Sep 23Applications for Taking Common Recruitment Examination (CRE) and / or Basic Law Test (Degree / Professional Grades) (BLT) at Non-local Centres Outside Hong Kong (Chinese Version Only)

Sep 4Project management contract awarded for Hong Kong's Urban Best Practices Area exhibition at Shanghai Expo 2010

Sep 1Reconstruction of Footbridge near Hsin Kuang Centre and Extension of Bus Bays at Lung Cheung Road tender notice

Aug 31Dates of Coming Common Recruitment Examination (CRE) and Basic Law Test (Degree / Professional Grades) (BLT)

Aug 14Economic Situation in the Second Quarter of 2009 and Latest GDP and Price Forecasts for 2009 (with photo)

Aug 11Administrative Officer and Executive Officer II applicants reminded to apply for Common Recruitment Examination and Basic Law Test

Aug 7Common Recruitment Examination and Basic Law Test applications open

Jul 27Torch Relay to celebrate the 100-day countdown to East Asian Games (with photos)

Jul 20CS's speech at the Asian Youth Orchestra Rehearsal Camp Opening Ceremony (English Only)

Jul 6Speech by DSCMA at World Expo 2010 Shanghai China Individual Ticket Sales Launch Ceremony for HK Region (with photos)

Jul 6Calendar of Major Events in Hong Kong

Jul 3HK's Expo pavilion on solid footing 300 days out from big event (with photos/videos)

Jul 3CS opens exhibition on Hong Kong's Participation in Expo in Shanghai (with photos/videos)

Jun 18Shanghai expo mascot comes to HK

Jun 16Exhibition On Hong Kong's participation in EXPO 2010 Shanghai China Open in July (Chinese Version Only)

Jun 16HK's Expo 2010 exhibition wins international design accolade (with photos)

Jun 10Hong Kong Computer and Communications Festival 2009

May 22HONG KONG 2009 EAST ASIAN GAMES: 200 DAYS TO GO!

May 15Situation in the First Quarter of 2009 and Latest GDP and Price Forecasts for 2009

May 11New supplemental CEPA pact signed

May 4Hong Kong launches Expo 2010 website (with photo)

Apr 22Chief Executive to attend Expo Central China 2009

Apr 13Hong Kong pavilion under way

Apr 13Transcript of Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury remarks (Chinese Version Only)

Apr 13Transcript of CE's remarks on RMB-denominated Trade Settlements (Chinese Version Only)

Apr 13Transcript of CE's remarks on RMB-denominated Trade Settlements (with photo/video)

Apr 9Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Newsletter - Vol.1

Apr 3Hong Kong attaches importance to participating in Expo 2010 (with photo)

Mar 30STH leads shipping mission to Shanghai

Mar 2SCS signs third staff exchange agreement between Hong Kong and Shanghai

Feb 173,000 athletes to join East Asian Games

Feb 11SHETO held 2009 Spring Reception

Jan 23Gov't launches measures to spawn jobs

Jan 20Chief Executive appoints new members to Executive Council

Jan 20Enthusiastic exchanges among world business leaders at Asian Financial Forum

Jan 14Asian Financial Forum 2009

Jan 13HK ranked world's freest economy -- again

Jan 122008-2009 Hong Kong Roving Exhibition Opening Ceremony-Shanghai (Chinese Version Only)

Dec 26A fine time to dine in Asia's gourmet hub

Dec 152nd meeting on HKSAR and Macau SAR's participation in 2010 Shanghai World Expo held in Shanghai (with photo) (Chinese Version Only)

Dec 15CE's speech at Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games One-year Countdown Ceremony (with photos/video)

Dec 11Submission of plan on HKSAR's participation in the 2010 Shanghai World Expo (Chinese Version Only)

Dec 102008 Hong Kong Roving Exhibition Opening Ceremony-Suzhou (Chinese Version Only)

Dec 9SME credit guarantee scheme expanded

Dec 4"Hong Kong Film: New Action" project launched (with photo)

Dec 3Release of Michelin guide Hong Kong Macau 2009 welcomed

Nov 272008 Hong Kong Roving Exhibition Opening Ceremony - Wuhan (Chinese Version Only)

Nov 212008 Hong Kong Roving Exhibition Opening Ceremony - Hangzhou (Chinese Version Only)

Nov 21East Asia Games venues ready mid-2009

Nov 21Meetings and Exhibitions Hong Kong Office - Shanghai Launch Ceremony (Chinese Version Only)

Nov 112008 Hong Kong Roving Exhibition Opening Ceremony - Nanjing (Chinese Version Only)

Nov 4FS urges closer cross-strait economic ties

Nov 4More opportunities offered for HK students to join Mainland study trips and study programmes (Chinese Version Only)

Nov 4Premier pledges staunch support for HK

Oct 312008 Hong Kong Roving Exhibition Opening Ceremony - Hefei (Chinese Version Only)

Oct 22HKSARG and the Bureau of Shanghai World Expo Coordination signed an agreement on the HKSAR's participation in the Urban Best Practices Area (Chinese Version Only)

Oct 142008-09 Roving Exhibitions by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Shanghai (Chinese Version Only)

Oct 14EXPO 2010 Hong Kong Promotion Week (Chinese Version Only)

Oct 9EXPO 2010 Shanghai China Hong Kong Promotion Week

Oct 7SCED speaks on latest development in construction of new cruise terminal at Kai Tak

Sep 23Mainland officials explain CEPA 5 measures

Jul 31Press release: CEPA Supplement V

Jul 25Investment and Trade Expo 2008 Anhui China (Chinese Version Only)

Jul 1Quality Tourism Services Scheme (Chinese Version Only)

Feb 2Concept Design Competition World Expo 2010 Shanghai China - The Hong Kong Pavilion

Jan 21Permanent Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs leads a HKSARG delegation to visit Shanghai (with photos)

Jan 10Secretary for Development visits distinctive buildings in Shanghai (with photos)

Dec 272008 Digital 21 Strategy Leaflet

Dec 212008 Digital 21 Strategy announced

Nov 19SCED continues Shanghai visit

Nov 19SCED leads creative industries delegation to Shanghai

Nov 19Hong Kong showcases its creative minds in Shanghai

Sep 24Financial Secretary and Vice-Minister of Commerce officiate at forum

Sep 17Hong Kong thematic float appears in Shanghai Tourism Festival (Chinese Version Only)

Aug 17Asian Financial Forum 2007 Brochure

Aug 17Asian Financial Forum 2007

Mar 20Hong Kong Customs & Excise Department press release: Revised duty free concessions effective from 1st April 2007

Mar 1Roving Exhibitions by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Shanghai

Feb 1Permanent office of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Shanghai opens

Sep 29Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Shanghai working full steam ahead

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