Month: September 2025

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Town Planning Board today (September 12) announced amendments to the approved Nam Sang Wai Outline Zoning Plan (OZP).

The amendments mainly involve (i) rezoning a site at to the west of Castle Peak Road – Tam Mi from “Other Specified Uses” annotated “Comprehensive Development to include Wetland Restoration Area” (“OU(CDWRA)”), “Industrial (Group D)” (“I(D)”), “Open Storage” (“OS”) and an area shown as ‘Road’ to “OU(CDWRA)(2)”; and (ii) rezoning a site near the junction of Castle Peak Road – Tam Mi and Pok Wai South Road from “OS” to “Other Specified Uses” annotated “Soy Sauce Factory”.

The Notes and Explanatory Statement of the OZP are amended to take into account the above amendments. Opportunity is also taken to update the general information of various land use zones and the planning scheme area, where appropriate.

The draft Nam Sang Wai OZP No. S/YL-NSW/11, incorporating the amendments, is available for public inspection during office hours at (i) the Secretariat of the Town Planning Board, (ii) the Planning Enquiry Counters, (iii) the Fanling, Sheung Shui and Yuen Long East District Planning Office, (iv) the Yuen Long District Office, (v) the San Tin Rural Committee and (vi) the Shap Pat Heung Rural Committee.

Any person may make written representations in respect of the amendments to the Secretary of the Town Planning Board on or before November 12. Any person who intends to make a representation is advised to read the Town Planning Board Guidelines No. 29C on “Submission and Processing of Representations and Further Representations” (TPB PG-No. 29C).

Submission of a representation should comply with the requirements set out in TPB PG-No. 29C. In particular, the representer should take note of the following:

* If the representer fails to provide his or her full name and the first four alphanumeric characters of his or her Hong Kong identity card or passport number as required under TPB PG-No. 29C, the representation submitted shall be treated as not having been made; and
* The Secretariat of the Town Planning Board reserves the right to require the representer to provide identity proof for verification.

The Guidelines and the submission form are available at the above locations (i) and (ii) as well as the Town Planning Board’s website (www.tpb.gov.hk).

Copies of the draft Nam Sang Wai OZP are available for sale at the Map Publications Centre in North Point. The electronic version of the OZP can be viewed on the Town Planning Board’s website (www.tpb.gov.hk).

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) announced today (September 12) that the territory-wide Population Health Survey (PHS) 2025/26 will begin on September 18. The PHS aims to collect pertinent information on the health status and lifestyles of the local population in order to update and enrich the Government’s database on population health. The latest information will enable the Government to formulate evidence-based public health policies, allocate resources effectively, and develop public health services and programmes tailored to the needs of the local community.

This marks the fourth large-scale territory-wide survey of its kind since 2003. The survey includes a questionnaire and a health examination, targeting land-based non-institutionalised Hong Kong residents aged 15 or above. The DH will randomly select about 20 000 individuals to represent their households for the questionnaire. Among them, around 1 800 will be invited to undergo a free health examination to provide further health data.

The survey identifies trends in specific health conditions, informing the development of health promotion activities and disease prevention strategies. By participating in the survey, citizens can gain insights into their own health and its connection to lifestyle habits, promoting greater awareness of health and encouraging the adoption of healthy lifestyles, thereby contributing to the improvement of public health in the long run.

Questionnaire can be completed online or via household interview
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Selected households will receive an invitation letter by post. Household representatives may choose to complete the questionnaire themselves through an online platform or the eHealth App. Alternatively, the DH can arrange for an interviewer to visit the household and assist with completing the questionnaire. In addition to household data and sociodemographic characteristics, the questionnaire covers a range of health information, including physical and mental health status, health behaviour and preventive health practices.

During the face-to-face interview, to assist household members to build a lifelong and comprehensive personal electronic health record, enable healthcare professionals to provide them with continuous healthcare services, and enable them to manage their own and their family members’ health records through the eHealth App, the interviewer will assist them to register with eHealth. Moreover, with the consent of the respondents, the DH will deposit the completed questionnaires into their “Personal Folder” in eHealth, enabling them to retain and utilise relevant health information.

Free health examination
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The DH will select around 1 800 respondents aged between 15 and 84 from those who have completed the questionnaires to undergo a free health examination at designated health examination centres. The examination includes physical measurements (weight, height, hip and waist circumference, and blood pressure) and testing (lipid profile, glycated haemoglobin, fasting blood glucose, haemoglobin, iron status, inflammatory markers, viral hepatitis, as well as sodium, potassium, creatinine and iodine in urine).

Respondents who completed the health examination will receive their laboratory reports. The DH will provide advice and referral letters to those with abnormal test results. The test reports will also be deposited in their personal eHealth accounts, enabling them to seek appropriate follow ups and treatment from their family doctors or district health centres.

All information will be kept strictly confidential
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The data collected in the survey will be used solely for research and statistical purposes. Findings will be published in aggregate form. All personal data and contact information will be kept strictly confidential.

To prevent fraudsters, the DH reminds the public to pay attention to the following anti-fraud measures:

1. Only those who have received an invitation letter from the DH by post and have activated the online questionnaire will receive SMS or email notifications about the PHS.

• SMS: The DH will only send SMS related to the PHS 2025/26 using the sender IDs “#DH-PHS2025” or “#DH-PHS”. Members of the public should remain highly vigilant if they receive SMS from senders not starting with “#” or displaying a regular phone number.
• Email: The DH will only send emails related to the PHS 2025/26 from the e-mail address “noreply@ehr.gov.hk”.

2. All interviewers will wear a specific vest uniform and carry an “Interviewer Identity Card” issued by the DH for verification. If in doubt, the public may call the survey hotline (3900 1194) between 9am and 10pm daily to verify the identity of the interviewer.
3. Neither the DH nor the interviewers will ask members of the public for any bank account numbers or credit card information. They will not request money transfers in relation to this survey either.

Active participation will help improve public health policies
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The DH urged invited citizens to participate in the survey to help establish a representative database. This will enhance Hong Kong’s public health policies and services, thereby better safeguarding the health of Hong Kong people.

For more details about the PHS, the public may visit the dedicated webpage (www.chp.gov.hk/phs2025_26_en), or call the enquiry line at 2426 5208 during office hours.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers co-hosted the 2025 Green Fintech Symposium and announced the results of the 2025 Green Fintech Competition today (September 12). Both the Symposium and the Competition are supported by the Institute of Sustainability and Technology, the Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, and Invest Hong Kong. 

The Symposium received an overwhelming response, attracting near 500 in-person and online participants from banks, investment firms, corporates, technology firms, regulatory authorities, and academia to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in green fintech.

In his opening remarks, the Chief Executive of the HKMA, Mr Eddie Yue, underscored the importance of innovation in sustainability and the crucial role that green fintech plays in addressing pressing sustainability challenges. “We must forge partnerships across finance, technology, regulation, and businesses to effectively confront the complex, interconnected challenges posed by global climate change,” he stated.
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This sentiment resonated throughout the fireside chat and panel discussions at the Symposium, which drew together experts from the financial, technology, and public sectors to discuss the application of artificial intelligence and big data to green fintech, the importance of innovation to Asia’s low-carbon transition, and the commercialisation of green fintech solutions.

A highlight of the event was the announcement of the results of the 2025 Green Fintech Competition. The Competition attracted over 140 entries from 26 jurisdictions this year, marking over 60 per cent increase from the inaugural event in 2023. At the Symposium, the winners under the five competition themes presented and showcased their innovative solutions and had the opportunity to network with key players in the local green and sustainable finance ecosystem. Details of the winning entries are set out at the Annex.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     Jointly organised by the Art Promotion Office under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) and the Shenzhen Fringe Art Center, the third exhibition “Strata and Symbiosis” of the “Ink Art Ensembles” Exhibition Series in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) is on display from today (September 12) to October 26 in Guangzhou. It is also a contribution programme of the 5th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Culture and Arts Festival. Hong Kong artist Ross Yau uses ink as a medium to reshape the imagery of traditional landscapes, while another GBA art group, _.WAV_Studio_(Cao Yuxi and Lau Hiu-kong), has created a fantastical landscape world through digital technology. Through different media, they break the temporal and spatial dimensions of traditional ink art.
 
     Yau focuses on ink creations and research. His ink artworks, such as “Meta-5”, “Into V”, “Beyond the Echoes”, and “The Trail of the Mountains”, reveal varied landscapes. Another ink artwork, “Mirage Harmony”, metaphorically reconstructs the distinctive landforms of Hong Kong’s 18 districts into a pictorial landscape. The ink art installation “Mountains Beyond II” constructs a cyclical landscape, connecting uninhabited islands from Hong Kong’s southern and northern sides through a monumental composition. The circular installation allows viewers to walk through its space, engaging with shifting perspectives and distances to emulate the visual and spatial experience of scenery transforming with every step. His artwork “Tracing” shows traces left by a piece of sandpaper in a round shape rubbing against a sheet of ink-coloured paper through light trails in the dark.
 
     The artworks of _.WAV_Studio_ encompass video, installation, interactive and sound art. The series “Shanshui by AI” trains a “landscape painting machine” capable of infinite generation with tens of thousands of ink paintings, and makes use of three-dimensional physical simulation to create an immersive experience like “glasses-free 3D”. “Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains” reinterprets the scannable QR code, transforming it into a readable landscape. The series “Seasonal Proximities” turns footage of flowers, trees, rocks, water bodies, and light and shadow into digital images, guiding viewers to consider how to rebuild perceptions of nature through algorithms and data. “Longitude and Latitude Chart of High Mountains and Flowing Water” captures real-time mountain terrain of the GBA to dynamically generate digital landscapes.
 
     The exhibition also displays a digital video installation co-created by _.WAV_Studio_ and Yau named “Shanshui by AI – A Special Collaboration with Ross YAU Wing Fung”. It was inspired by Yau’s original work “Pouring II”. The visual tension in the artwork aligns seamlessly with the “dynamic texture” of the “Shanshui by AI” series, appearing frozen in time through algorithmically generated imagery. It shows traditional brushwork resonating with digitally generated art.
 
     The exhibition has venue support from chi K11 art space and is running at chi K11 art space at L4, Guangzhou K11 Art Mall (6 Zhujiang East Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou) with free admission. For details of the exhibition, please visit the website of the Art Promotion Office: www.apo.hk/en/web/apo/there_ink_art_ensembles_strata_and_symbiosis.html, and follow the “apothere” page on Facebook www.facebook.com/apo.there, Instagram www.instagram.com/apo.there and Weibo weibo.com/apothere.
 
     The exhibition is also one of the activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series. The LCSD has long been promoting Chinese history and culture through organising an array of programmes and activities to enable the public to learn more about the broad and profound Chinese culture. For more information, please visit ccpo.gov.hk/en.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) and the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences (CATAS) today (September 12) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on cross-boundary co-operation in tropical agriculture between CATAS and the AFCD of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to strengthen exchanges and co-operation between Hong Kong and the Mainland in tropical agriculture, and to drive high-quality and sustainable development for the industry in both places.

Witnessed by the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, the Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation, Mr Mickey Lai, and Vice President of CATAS Mr Cui Pengwei, signed the MOU.
 
Mr Tse said that the collaboration between the HKSAR Government and CATAS, driven by innovation and led by technology, would jointly advance the development of modern agriculture. This collaboration not only injects new technological momentum into local agricultural development, but also makes greater contributions to sustainable agricultural development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the country.

Under the MOU, Hong Kong can accelerate the modernisation of local agricultural industries by drawing on the advanced technology and rich experience of CATAS in the field of tropical agriculture, thereby improving production efficiency and product quality. Furthermore, the MOU will deepen co-operation between the two places in tropical agriculture. By establishing communication mechanisms, the MOU will strengthen talent and innovation exchanges, promoting joint development and mutual benefits in the field of tropical agriculture for both places.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     The Office of the Ombudsman today (September 12) released a report on its direct investigation into the illegal disposal problem and the “HoHoSkips” recycling service for construction waste.
 
     A spokesperson for the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) said, “The Department’s efforts in combating the illegal disposal of construction waste in recent years have shown significant results. The amount of illegally disposed construction waste cleared by the Government has significantly decreased from the peak of around 9 000 tonnes in 2017 to about 1 000 tonnes between 2022 and 2024 (see Annex), representing a reduction of about 89 per cent. In some previous illegal disposal blackspots, such as the areas around Arran Street in Mong Kok and Wang Wo Tsai Street in Tsuen Wan, the reduction in the amount of illegally disposed construction waste has even exceeded 90 per cent.”
 
     The Office has recognised the EPD’s efforts and effectiveness in combating the illegal disposal of construction waste, as well as its use of smart technology to assist law enforcement. The report suggested a series of measures to further enhance the effectiveness of combating the illegal disposal of construction waste and the “HoHoSkips” service.
 
     The EPD expressed its appreciation for the suggestions and will actively follow up in five directions, namely, reviewing ways to strengthen enforcement against illegal disposal of construction waste; strengthening promotional efforts on proper handling of construction waste; reviewing and enhancing the “HoHoSkips” service to increase efficiency, including the expansion of the “Smart HoHoSkips” recycling service; optimising the “HoHoSkips” mobile application and webpage; and collecting feedback from users to improve the “HoHoSkips” service.
 
     The EPD will continue to regularly review the operational data of the surveillance camera systems and related intelligence, and flexibly adjust the system distribution. It will also continue to deploy law enforcement actions and carry out promotional activities in areas with frequent small-scale renovation works and building maintenance activities, aiming to strengthen deterrence, improve enforcement efficiency and increase prosecution success rates. Moreover, the EPD has already initiated follow-up actions with the respective recycling organisation to implement enhancement measures for the “HoHoSkips” service as soon as possible to improve users’ experience.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The following is issued on behalf of the Office of The Ombudsman: 

The Ombudsman, Mr Jack Chan, today (September 12) announced the completion of a direct investigation operation into the illegal disposal of construction waste and the “HoHoSkips” recycling service, with 15 improvement recommendations made to the Environmental Protection Department (EPD).

Construction works and general renovation works inevitably generate a considerable amount of construction waste. Under the Construction Waste Disposal Charging Scheme implemented since 2006, construction waste producers are required to pay for waste disposal and have a duty to dispose of waste properly. Nevertheless, there have been media reports and public complaints from time to time about illegal disposal of construction waste in public places. Such illegal activities not only cause inconvenience and safety hazards for the public and road users but also affect environmental hygiene. In this connection, the EPD has adopted multipronged measures against illegal disposal of construction waste. In February 2021, it also launched a pilot scheme to provide the public and small-to-medium renovators with an effective way for collection of construction waste. Through the “HoHoSkips” mobile application, members of the public and the trade can book the service of the recycler subsidised by the Recycling Fund for proper disposal of construction waste.

The Office’s investigation revealed that the EPD has spared no effort over the years which included the installation of surveillance camera systems, establishment of a drone fleet, enhanced patrolling, collaboration with other departments, and compilation of a list of priority sites for reinforced surveillance. Coupled with the current-term Government’s more stringent enforcement and hiking the fixed penalty from $1,500 to $6,000 in 2023, the quantity of illegally disposed construction waste cleared by the Government dropped substantially from 9 000 tonnes in 2017 to around 1 000 tonnes per year between 2022 and 2024. The number of illegal disposal cases confirmed by the EPD fell by 38 per cent, from 4 612 cases in 2022 to 2 841 cases in 2024. These figures reflect the substantive results of the enforcement efforts of the Administration, which are certainly commendable.

Mr Chan said, “The illegal disposal of construction waste on the roadside has been a problem widely concerned by the public. I notice the marked improvement in recent years, which indicates that the authorities’ efforts are effective. The usage rate of the ‘HoHoSkips’ scheme increased to 76 per cent last year, meaning more people have used the service to dispose of construction waste.” 

The Office’s direct investigation operation revealed that public complaints about illegal disposal of construction waste stand at over 1 000 cases annually. Among the complaints, the number of illegal disposal cases confirmed by the EPD increased to nearly 800 in 2024 from the level of 500 to 600 a few years ago. Furthermore, during the Office’s site inspections and shadowing of the EPD’s operations, it was not uncommon to find construction waste dumped on streets. Statistics also show that between 2019 and 2024, the EPD instigated an average of around 102 prosecution cases annually. Even in 2019, the year with the highest number of prosecution cases, the prosecution rate was only 3.8 per cent, indicating that the EPD’s prosecution rate against illegal disposal of construction waste is extremely low. The Office urges the EPD to review how to further strengthen its enforcement and evidence-gathering effectiveness to improve deterrence against illegal disposal of construction waste.

The EPD’s data shows that the usage rate of “HoHoSkips” service was 62.5 per cent in 2023, but 27.8 per cent of the cancelled bookings in the same year were due to insufficient capacity of the recycler to meet the demand at peak times, reflecting a mismatch between the operational planning and resource allocation under the scheme and the actual needs of users at that time. Following the launch of this investigation, the EPD has improved the booking process by allowing users to view whether a time slot has been fully booked and showing alternative available slots for their consideration.

In 2024, the recycler made 1 062 more collections than in 2023, raising the service usage rate to 76 per cent. The percentage of cancellations due to overbooking also dropped to 12.1 per cent in 2024, indicating a significant improvement in the usage of “HoHoSkips” resources recently. The increase in the number of collections and usage rate in 2024 shows that public demand for the “HoHoSkips” service remains strong. The Office recommends that the EPD conduct timely review of the usage rate after the takeover of “HoHoSkips” service by a new recycler, and explore ways of better resource allocation, including shortening the average handling time per case to increase available service under the scheme. This will ensure better use of public funds for the benefit of more users. The Office also recommends that the EPD closely monitor changes in the demand for the “HoHoSkips” service. If demand continues to rise, the EPD should consider increasing the number of collection vehicles and manpower to meet the growing demand.

Mr Chan said, “Despite the positive results achieved by the authorities against illegal disposal of construction waste, there is still room for improvement in the EPD’s enforcement effectiveness and prosecution, as well as the operation and procedures of the ‘HoHoSkips’ service, in view of the extremely low rate of prosecution, increase rather than decrease in the number of illegal disposal complaints confirmed by the EPD, and the actual statistics of the ‘HoHoSkips’ service. We urge the EPD to continue stepping up enforcement and enhance the operation of the ‘HoHoSkips’ scheme and the supply and demand for its service, thereby further combating illegal disposal of construction waste and optimising the use of resources.”

The Office’s major recommendations for improvement to the EPD include: 
 

• explore how to further strengthen its enforcement and evidence-gathering effectiveness, such as by making greater use of more advanced technologies to assist and optimise evidence collection, and flexibly deploying staff for targeted inspections and blitz operations, so as to improve prosecution rate and deterrence;
• consider reinforcing patrols and surveillance in areas where offences are more likely to occur (such as in the vicinity of newly completed housing estates, and buildings and shops with renovation or repair works in progress) to achieve more targeted enforcement;
• work with the recycler of the “HoHoSkips” scheme to explore feasible ways of shifting service demand from peak to off-peak times;
• conduct timely review of the usage rate after the takeover of “HoHoSkips” service by a new recycler, and explore ways of better resource allocation to increase available service at peak times and minimise cancellations;
• work with the recycler to shorten the average handling time per case (such as shortening the travel time per case by better route planning), so as to optimise the use of resources and accommodate more bookings; analyse the geographic distribution of past bookings, and consider offering collection service at fixed times and locations in districts with high demand;
• closely monitor changes in the demand for the “HoHoSkips” service; if demand continues to rise, consider increasing the number of collection vehicles and manpower to meet the growing demand, particularly the number of light goods vehicles that are easier to park by the roadside;
• consider engaging with “HoHoSkips” users and the trade, or incorporate a feedback feature into the “HoHoSkips” mobile app to gather useful input for service improvement;
• review and improve the content of both the user guidelines on the “HoHoSkips” mobile app and its website, adding important information for the attention of users (including the consequences of cancelling a booking) to minimise cancellations, as well as to ensure correct and smooth use of the recycling service; and
• remind and supervise the recycler to promptly announce any service-related changes via both website and mobile app to minimise disruption to users.

The Office is pleased to note that the EPD has accepted all of the improvement recommendations.

The full investigation report is available on the website of the Office of The Ombudsman at www.ombudsman.hk for public information.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     â€‹The Sha Tin District Office (STDO) received a report of loss of personal data of service users from a Sub-district Care Team last night (September 11).
 
     The operating organisation of the City One Sub-district Care Team (i.e. City One Shatin Ladies’ Association) reported to the STDO last night that a document was suspected to be lost by a team member while working outside the day before (September 10). The document contains the names, telephone numbers and addresses of 39 service users of the City One Sub-district Care Team. No identity card numbers or other personal information are involved.
 
     Regarding this incident, the operating organisation has reported to the Police immediately and notified the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data. The operating organisation is reviewing and will further strengthen its security measures. They are also reminding all affected service users to be vigilant. If anyone suspects a person impersonating a member of the City One Sub-district Care Team, they may contact the City One Sub-district Care Team or the STDO to verify the person’s identity.
 
     The STDO apologises to the persons affected for any inconvenience caused and has set up a hotline (5394 4751) for enquiries. Members of the public may also visit the Care Teams’ dedicated webpage (www.had.gov.hk/en/public_services/district_services_community_care_teams/fraud_prevention.htm) to learn about its anti-fraud measures. The STDO has issued a warning letter to the Care Team concerned regarding the incident, instructing the Care Team to strictly abide by the guidelines on proper handling and confidentiality of personal data in the future. The Home Affairs Department has also reminded all Care Teams again to stay vigilant and further strengthen security measures and stressed that they should continue to handle and keep personal data confidential according to the guidelines.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

Hong Kong Talent Engage arranged for a delegation of German innovation and technology (I&T) talent to visit Hong Kong and Shenzhen from September 9 to 12 to learn about the entrepreneurial ecosystem, industry support and I&T opportunities in both cities.

The visit was aimed at attracting the delegates to pursue development in the Greater Bay Area. The 18-member delegation toured the Hong Kong Science Park, the Hong Kong Jockey Club Shatin Communications & Technology Centre, the Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Center, as well as the Qianhai International Talent Hub in Shenzhen, and exchanged views with representatives from Invest Hong Kong, local start-ups and Mainland technology enterprises.

Meeting the delegation, Secretary for Labour & Welfare Chris Sun stated that talent and technology are the key engines driving high-quality economic and social development.

Mr Sun highlighted that Hong Kong leapt to fourth place globally and first in Asia in the World Talent Ranking, and that the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou innovation cluster was ranked first globally by the World Intellectual Property Organization, reflecting the high international recognition of Hong Kong’s appeal to talent and the bay area’s innovation capacity.

He added that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will continue to promote complementarity and synergy between Hong Kong and other bay area cities, as well as facilitate the integration of technology and talent, with a view to fostering Hong Kong’s economic development and contributing to national development.

Representatives from the German youth entrepreneurship organisation said it was exceptionally meaningful for them to establish a connection with the Hong Kong SAR Government, and hoped that they could serve as a bridge between Hong Kong and Germany to enable more German talent to know about Hong Kong and expand into markets outside Europe.

Some delegates noted that Hong Kong’s location at the heart of Asia, mature financial market and network of business partners with access to the bay area’s vast markets make it conducive to starting or expanding a business. They found the visit useful in helping them understand the regional I&T ecosystem and expressed hope to leverage Hong Kong’s advantages to explore new opportunities in Asia.