Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Mainland Civil and Commercial Legal Practice Training Course 2025 of Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Academy concludes
The course covers various key areas of the Mainland civil and commercial legal practice. Through lectures and seminars, the course further enhances the understanding and knowledge of Hong Kong’s legal and dispute resolution sectors on the practice and operation of the Mainland civil and commercial legal system, while providing a platform for exchange and co-operation between the Hong Kong and Mainland legal sectors. Speakers of the course comprise Mainland judges, academics, legal professionals, corporate representatives, arbitration practitioners and members of the Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Expert Committee.
The Academy will continue to capitalise on Hong Kong’s bilingual common law system and international status and provide platforms for capacity building, knowledge and experience sharing to Hong Kong, the Mainland as well as other jurisdictions, especially the legal talent in regions along the Belt and Road Initiative, to promote the exchange of international legal talent and reinforce Hong Kong’s status as a centre for international legal and dispute resolution services in the Asia???Pacific region, in order to develop Hong Kong into a capacity-building centre.
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International Conference on Roads and Railways 2025 successfully concludes On-site visits to Central Kowloon Route and MTRCL Tung Chung Line Extension works projects
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
The International Conference on Roads and Railways 2025 co-organised by the Highways Department (HyD) and the Hong Kong Institution of Highways and Transportation already came to a successful conclusion yesterday (June 13). The two-day conference attracted over 800 participants, successfully bringing together global experts, scholars and industry leaders to share experiences and insights, and jointly lead Hong Kong’s transport infrastructure development to write a new chapter.
In his opening remarks and speech on the second day of the conference, Vice President of the Research Institute of Highway of the Ministry of Transport of the People’s Republic of China, Mr Wang Shuiyin, inspired the participants to think about how to put smart and green road construction into practice. The conference then focused on Smart and Green Transport Infrastructure – Planning, Design and Construction and Green Solutions for Smart Transport Infrastructure, with in-depth discussions on the topics of innovative designs, construction and material technologies, smart monitoring technologies, strategies to cope with extreme weather, etc., which provided multi-faceted solutions for the promotion of smart and green transport infrastructure. Students studying relevant engineering subjects were invited to participate in the conference. This enabled them to understand the future development of transport infrastructure, as well as the breakthroughs in innovative technologies of the engineering sector. Deputy Director of Highways, Mr Richard Ng, said in his closing remarks that the conference inspired Hong Kong to create sustainable solutions through policy innovation and technological innovation in order to respond to various challenges in the implementation of transport infrastructures, while deepening international co-operation. He also expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the guests, speakers, supporting organisations and all participants for their participation which had made the conference a success.
The project team of the HyD introduced to the delegation their self-invented and multi-international award-winning Smart Site Management Hub, which effectively monitors the works progress of the entire project under different works contracts in a unified manner by integrating various data of innovative technologies, thereby enhancing site safety and construction quality. The delegation then visited the Kai Tak Interchange, Kai Tak Depressed Road and entrance of Yau Ma Tei Tunnel, as well as the works site at Kansu Street in Yau Ma Tei to understand how the project team had overcome the challenges encountered during construction, including tunnel excavation, re-provisioning of Gascoigne Road Flyover, etc in the dense urban areas. The project team also shared the people-oriented engineering philosophy of the project in striving to conserve the nearby heritages and iconic landmarks when implementing works, as well as first re-provisioning the public facilities affected, taking full account of cultural conservation and community needs. The delegation was specially arranged to visit the Former Yau Ma Tei Police Station to gain a deep understanding of the history of the century-old building and conservation engineering technology.
Dental services symposium held
Source: Hong Kong Information Services
The Department of Health (DH) today organised a symposium where renowned dental academics from the Mainland and overseas, as well as local dental professionals, explored the way forward and measures to promote oral health.
Held at the Hong Kong Palace Museum auditorium, the symposium also celebrated the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the DH’s dental services.
Secretary for Health Prof Lo Chung-mau, along with DH senior officials, officiated at the symposium’s opening ceremony.
Addressing the event, Prof Lo said, “Oral health is vital to overall health. At the end of last year, the Government released the final report of the Working Group on Oral Health & Dental Care, shifting the focus of Hong Kong’s oral health and dental care system from treatment-oriented to an approach targeting prevention, early identification and timely intervention.”
Prof Lo highlighted that the Primary Dental Co-care Pilot Scheme for Adolescents, launched by the Government in March this year, is an initiative of “widely promoting among citizens”, encouraging adolescents to prevent dental diseases, while the Community Dental Support Programme launched last month is an initiative focusing on enhancing dental services for the underprivileged.
The Government looks forward to collaborating with the dental professionals, training institutions, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and members of the public to usher in a new era of dental services in Hong Kong, and continue to enhance various initiatives to promote oral health for all, he added.
World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala delivered a video message for the symposium.
Keynote speakers included WHO Collaborating Centre for Translation of Oral Health Science Director Prof Hiroshi Ogawa, Peking University School of Stomatology Department of Preventive Dentistry Chairman Prof Zheng Shuguo, and University College London Special Care Dentistry Consultant Dr Navdeep Kumar.
They shared their insights on the WHO Global Strategy & Action Plan on Oral Health (2023-2030), the Mainland’s policy and efforts to promote global oral health, and the challenges and innovations in providing dental care to adult patients with special needs.
In addition, 16 NGOs and partners who have been actively participating in government-subsidised dental programmes, such as the Outreach Dental Care Programme for the Elderly and Healthy Teeth Collaboration, shared their achievements in serving the elderly and people with special needs.
Road test for Ting Kau Bridge set
Source: Hong Kong Information Services
The Transport Department announced today that a smart motorway operational test will be conducted at the road section of Ting Kau Bridge southbound, or Tsing Yi bound, at noon on June 21 for about 15 minutes.
During the test, the fast lane of Ting Kau Bridge southbound will be temporarily closed, while the hard shoulder will be open for traffic for the first time. The speed limit will also be reduced to 50 km per hour accordingly at the above road section.
The department reminds motorists to pay heed to the lane control signals and speed limits on site when passing through the road section during the test time, and follow safe driving instructions.
Launched on December 29 last year, the Smart Motorway Pilot Scheme at Ting Kau Bridge southbound has been operating smoothly.
With the application of artificial intelligence technologies, the newly installed Automatic Incident Detection System effectively assists operation staff at the Tsing Ma Control Area in detecting and handling traffic incidents more expeditiously.
As of the end of May this year, the system has effectively detected 16 traffic incidents that occurred at the road section within a short time, most of which were minor traffic accidents.
Of these 16 incidents, 11 were detected within 10 seconds and immediate alerts were issued to operation staff for follow-up. The detection time has now been significantly reduced by nearly 90%, raising the efficiency and capability to respond to incidents.
The June 21 test aims to further evaluate the pilot scheme’s effectiveness and to assess motorists’ compliance with the control signals and their proper use of the hard shoulder.
The department added that various operational data will also be collected during the test, as reference for optimising the pilot scheme and formulating the strategy for implementing smart motorways in future.
Missing woman in Tuen Mun located
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Missing woman in Tuen Mun located
A woman who went missing in Tuen Mun has been located.Issued at HKT 17:43
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Record-breaking of over 4 000 blood donors commended at Annual Donor Award Ceremony (with photos)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service (BTS) today (June 14) held its Annual Donor Award Ceremony to commend outstanding regular blood donors. The BTS also announced that a total of 4 081 donors gave blood 25 times or in its multiples in 2024/25, which breaks the BTS record for three consecutive years. This highlights the growing awareness and embrace of blood donation culture in Hong Kong. The BTS expressed its sincerest gratitude to all the enthusiastic blood donors.Prudential Hong Kong Limited
Sino Group
Nan Fung Group
Link Asset Management Services Limited
Sun Hung Kai Properties LimitedTsz Shan Monastery
Rotary International District 3450
Scout Association of Hong Kong
Evangelical Free Church of China – Yan Fook ChurchWhampoa Garden Management Limited
Lung Mun Oasis
Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Hong Kong Baptist University
The Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyShatin College
West Island School
Po Leung Kuk Wu Chung College
Discovery College
Buddhist Hung Sean Chau Memorial College
F.D.B.W.A. Szeto Ho Secondary School
Cheung Sha Wan Catholic Secondary School
King’s College
PHC Wing Kwong College
Lai Chack Middle School
DH organises symposium on “A New Era for Dental Services in Hong Kong” to celebrate 80th anniversary of its Dental Services (with photos)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
DH organises symposium on “A New Era for Dental Services in Hong Kong” to celebrate 80th anniversary of its Dental Services
The Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau; the Director of Health, Dr Ronald Lam; the incumbent Consultant in-charge of the Dental Services of the DH, Dr Kitty Hse; and four former Consultant in-charge of the Dental Services of the DH officiated at the opening ceremony of the symposium.
In his address, Professor Lo said, “Oral health is vital to overall health. At the end of last year, the Government released the final report of the Working Group on Oral Health and Dental Care, shifting the focus of Hong Kong’s oral health and dental care system from treatment-oriented to an approach targeting prevention, early identification and timely intervention. The Government adopts the strategies of widely promoting among citizens across all age groups prevention-oriented primary oral healthcare, and provides essential curative dental care services targeting underprivileged groups.”
He stressed that the Primary Dental Co-care Pilot Scheme for Adolescents launched by the Government in March 2025 is an initiative of widely promoting among citizens, encouraging adolescents to prevent dental diseases while the Community Dental Support Programme launched last month is an initiative focusing on enhancing dental services for the underprivileged (including elderly who have financial difficulties). The Government looks forward to collaborating with the dental professionals, training institutions, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and the members of the public to usher in a new era of dental services in Hong Kong, and continue to enhance various initiatives to promote oral health for all.
Dr Lam said in his welcoming speech, “Since its establishment in 1945, the Dental Services of the DH has achieved significant development over the past 80 years. From providing emergency dental extraction service during the post-war period to introducing fluoridation of drinking water in Hong Kong in 1961 to combat and prevent dental diseases; to rolling out the prevention-oriented School Dental Care Service for all primary school students in Hong Kong in 1980, which has been well-received by parents; to providing specialist dental services to patients with special healthcare needs; and to implementing various community dental care programmes to cater for the needs of the elderly and underprivileged, etc. The Dental Services is expanding to meet the needs of the society, enhancing both the quality and quantity of services.”
He added that the Dental Services of the DH endeavours to grow alongside Hong Kong, and will continue to actively implement the Oral Health Action Plan through policy innovations, leveraging on technology and community collaboration, with emphasis on providing preventive care to the public and special community dental services to underprivileged groups, in order to promote oral health and the retention of natural teeth.
The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Western Pacific, Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, also delivered a video message for the symposium. The keynote speakers were Professor Hiroshi Ogawa, the Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Translation of Oral Health Science; Professor Zheng Shuguo, the Chairman of the Department of Preventive Dentistry of the School of Stomatology of Peking University; and Dr Navdeep Kumar, Consultant in Special Care Dentistry of University College London. They shared insights on topics such as the WHO Global Strategy and Action Plan on Oral Health (2023-2030), the Mainland’s policy and efforts to promote global oral health, and the challenges and innovations in providing dental care to adult patients with special needs.
Sixteen NGOs and partners who have been actively participating in government-subsidised dental programmes such as Outreach Dental Care Programme for the Elderly, Healthy Teeth Collaboration and Special Oral Care Service, were invited to attend the symposium to share their fruitful achievements in serving the elderly and persons with special needs.
Apart from the symposium, the Bright Smiles Mobile Classroom of the DH’s Oral Health Promotion Division, decorated with a theme celebrating the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Dental Services, will tour around Hong Kong districts to promote oral health to the public. Details will be announced on the Facebook fan page of “愛牙 Love Teeth HKIssued at HKT 17:00
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Sun Dong begins Paris visit
Source: Hong Kong Information Services
Secretary for Innovation, Technology & Industry Prof Sun Dong attended Viva Technology 2025 in Paris, France, on Friday where he toured the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion and gave a keynote speech at a seminar and networking reception.
In his keynote speech, Prof Sun said that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has been introducing agile policies, building world-class infrastructure and facilitating global I&T collaboration.
In addition to noting that the flagship research and development (R&D) initiative, InnoHK, fosters global R&D collaboration, he underscored that Hong Kong is also carrying out meticulous planning for building an artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem, such as the Hong Kong AI Research & Development Institute to be established.
While highlighting that Hong Kong is an ideal gateway for global enterprises to enter the Mainland market, Prof Sun said that companies choosing Hong Kong for their international headquarters exemplifies the city’s important role as a “super connector” and a “super value-adder” between Mainland China and the rest of the world, serving as a two-way springboard for attracting overseas enterprises and helping Mainland enterprises to go global.
During the seminar and networking reception organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Prof Sun exchanged views with members of the local innovation and technology (I&T) sector, investors and startups’ founders, on I&T development and collaboration.
Prof Sun also visited the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion, comprising 20 startups from the Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation and Cyberport to showcase cutting-edge solutions and innovations in areas of AI, robotics, HealthTech, sustainable and ClimateTech, and Fintech.
Additionally, Prof Sun toured the pavilion set up by Canada, which was selected as country of the year for VivaTech 2025, the China Pavilion and the pavilions of other leading enterprises and startups to learn more about the innovative solutions of the participating organisations.
In the evening, while Prof Sun met La French Tech Hong Kong-Shenzhen Chairman Emmanuel Carcassonne, he stressed that Hong Kong is a reliable partner for French startups to settle and expand businesses in Hong Kong.
He described La French Tech Hong Kong-Shenzhen as a community dedicated to supporting the development of the French startup ecosystem both in France and internationally.
On Friday afternoon, Prof Sun paid a courtesy call on Minister Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in France Chen Li to brief him on the work of developing Hong Kong into an international I&T centre as well as the city’s ongoing efforts in integrating into national I&T development.
Mui Wo Temporary Public Fill Reception Facility to close
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Mui Wo Temporary Public Fill Reception Facility to close
Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:
The Civil Engineering and Development Department today (June 14) announced that as the Strong Wind Signal No. 3 has been issued by the Hong Kong Observatory, the Mui Wo Temporary Public Fill Reception Facility will be closed at 2.20pm until further notice.
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Another trial project on hydrogen fuel technology given agreement-in-principle by Inter-departmental Working Group on Using Hydrogen as Fuel
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Another trial project on hydrogen fuel technology given agreement-in-principle by Inter-departmental Working Group on Using Hydrogen as Fuel
The said project concerns an application jointly submitted by the Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited and Chi Shing New Energy Technology Co., Limited, involving provision of electricity with hydrogen power generation equipment to support the operation of electrical equipment at a recreation facility of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department at Fan Kam Road, Fanling, for the golf event of the 15th National Games to be held in November.
The spokesperson of the EEB stated, “The Working Group has promptly initiated the examination process upon receipt of detailed information of the trial project. After seeking members’ agreement through circulation, the Working Group has given agreement-in-principle to the application on June 13.”
To date, the Working Group has given agreement-in-principle in stages to a total of 27 applications of hydrogen energy trial projects. The Working Group will continue to make reference to the operational data and experience collected from the trials to provide advice for the continuous enhancement of the safety and technical guidelines on the local application of hydrogen energy. Details are set out in the thematic webpage (cnsd.gov.hk/en/inter-departmental-working-group-on-using-hydrogen-as-fuel/
The Working Group is formed by the EEB, the Transport and Logistics Bureau, the Development Bureau, the Security Bureau, the Environmental Protection Department, the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, the Fire Services Department, the Transport Department, the Marine Department, the Planning Department, the Lands Department, the Buildings Department, the Architectural Services Department and the Labour Department.
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