Month: November 2025

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) today (November 8) urges members of the public to stay vigilant and beware of fraudulent electronic traffic ticket SMS messages purportedly issued by the “eTraffic Ticket Platform” (the Platform). These SMS messages contain hyperlinks to fake websites that pose as the relevant official Platform’s Verify/ Pay Ticket page, in an attempt to deceive citizens into providing their credit card details and personal information.
 
The HKPF sternly clarifies that the relevant fraudulent websites as listed in the fraudulent electronic traffic ticket SMS messages (https://etpgphk.bond, https://etpgsjz.bond/portalutm_source.html) are not official platforms. Members of the public are reminded not to click on any hyperlinks.
 
The Platform of the HKPF will also require members of the public to enter the notice number in addition to the vehicle registration mark. Details of the Fixed Penalty Notices (“FPNs”), including the offence date, time and location, will be displayed for verification.
 
The HKPF reiterates that all electronic FPNs SMS messages will only be issued under the HKPF sender name “#HKPF-eTT”. Please note that the FPNs, whether issued via SMS messages or email, will never contain any hyperlinks.
 
Members of the public are reminded to stay vigilant if they receive SMS messages from unknown sources. Do not click on any hyperlinks, log in to suspicious websites, or provide any personal information. Any member of the public who has provided personal information to the relevant websites should dial 18222 to contact the Anti-Deception Coordination Centre officers of the HKPF. For any enquiries regarding the Platform, please call 181 181.
 
The HKPF also appeals to the public with the following anti-deception tips:

• All SMS tickets are issued under the SMS sender name “#HKPF-eTT”; any of those issued from other sender names are fraudulent;
• All SMS messages or email tickets do not contain any hyperlinks. Members of the public should stay vigilant and avoid clicking on any suspicious hyperlinks or providing any personal information; and
• The Platform’s thematic portal has a domain ending with “.gov.hk”. Websites that do not end with “.gov.hk” are not government websites

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

Vice President of the Organising Committee of the 15th National Games (NG) and Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, attended a press conference on preparations for the 15th National Games (NG) held by the Organising Committee of the 15th NG in Guangzhou today (November 8). Mr Chan, along with relevant officials from the General Administration of Sport of China, Guangdong Province and the Macao Special Administrative Region, introduced the progress of the preparations for the 15th NG.
 
     Addressing the press conference, Mr Chan said the NG this year is of extraordinary significance as it is jointly hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao for the first time. It fully reflects the country’s high level of trust and expectations for Hong Kong, and demonstrates the enormous potential and promising prospects of co-ordinated sports development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), injecting new momentum and energy into promoting developments in the GBA and facilitating high-quality regional development.
 
     On how the Games would promote Hong Kong’s economic development and consolidate its status as a hub for international mega events, Mr Chan said that the 15th NG this year is the largest NG in history. It is expected that there will be nearly 4 000 people in total participating in the games in Hong Kong, including over 2 100 athletes and over 1 800 officials and technical officials. In addition, hundreds of media representatives will also come to Hong Kong to cover the games. Mr Chan said he believes that the games will attract a large number of visitors to watch the games in Hong Kong, experiencing the city’s charm and passion for sports.

     Mr Chan said, “Through organising the NG, Hong Kong showcases the city’s capability to organise large-scale competitions. It further solidifies Hong Kong’s reputation as an international capital of mega events, laying a solid foundation for attracting more premier sports events to be held in Hong Kong in the future. In addition, organising large-scale sports events will leverage the ‘sports plus tourism’ synergistic effect to drive the development of tourism, hotel, retail, and food and beverage industries. As more tourists from the Mainland and overseas are attracted to Hong Kong to enjoy the games and visit other GBA cities, it brings long-term benefits to the tourism trade and creates more collaboration opportunities in the GBA.”
 
     Regarding the arrangements of the cross-boundary road cycling event, Mr Chan said, “As the first-ever cross-boundary event in the history of the NG, it highlights the unique feature of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao cohosting the NG. To ensure the smooth implementation of the event, the three places have maintained close liaison to create a smooth and convenient cross-border clearance experience through advanced technologies and effective collaboration mechanisms, achieving the goal of ‘contactless clearance’.”
 
     He noted that an innovative mode of “pre-entry clearance and closed-loop management” is adopted for the event, conducting advance identity verification of relevant personnel, with a view to facilitating their entry to the closed-loop area and immigration clearance. During the event, athletes will wear wristbands with a global positioning system and equipment of radio frequency identification. Live broadcast monitoring and drone inspection systems will be equipped along the race course to keep track of the real-time movements and locations of all participants. In addition, athletes and equipment vehicles will be bound with magnetic chips, allowing efficient transmission of clearance information to the backend system, delivering a “contactless clearance” with zero delay, zero waiting time, and uninterrupted passage without stopping.
 
     He further stated that throughout the preparation and organisation process, Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao have maintained close communication. This includes visits to cross-boundary routes and co-ordination among relevant departments and units for several working meetings. The governments of the three places have engaged in substantial and meticulous co-ordination across various areas, such as managing road closures, implementing temporary control measures at control points, ensuring closed-loop arrangements throughout the events, providing motorcade escorts, “contactless clearance”, and preventing race convoys and athletes from deviating off course. This cross-boundary collaboration mode not only ensures the smooth execution of the event but also fosters people-to-people exchanges in the GBA, deepens regional co-operation mechanisms, and enhances the GBA’s overall capabilities comprehensively in holding large-scale competitions. It also provides practical opportunities and lays a solid foundation for future co-operation in the GBA.
 
     Mr Chan said, “By hosting the 15th NG, Hong Kong and other cities in the GBA can build closer sports partnerships, further break down geographical boundaries, achieve resource sharing and complementary advantages, and jointly advance the development of the sports industry of the GBA. This will attract more large-scale international sports events to Hong Kong and the GBA, continuously enhancing the region’s global influence and sports competitiveness.”
 
     Officials attending today’s press conference included Deputy Director of the General Administration of Sport of China Mr Li Jing; Vice President of the Organising Committee of the 15th NG and Standing Committee member of the CPC Guangdong Provincial Committee, Mr Wang Xi; Mr Chan; and Vice President of the Organising Committee of the 15th NG and Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government, Ms O Lam.

     Mr Chan will attend the second plenary meeting of the Organising Committee and the second meeting of heads of delegations tomorrow (November 9).

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

      Sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the “Hong Kong Art Toy Story 2025@Kuala Lumpur” was launched today (November 8) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, gathering 12 established and emerging designers across different generations in Hong Kong to showcase over 450 original art toys, making it the first large-scale Hong Kong original art toy exhibiton in Kuala Lumpur.​
 
     This exhibition in Kuala Lumpur represents a continued effort by CCIDA in sponsoring the industry to showcase Hong Kong original art toys in Southeast Asia following large-scale art toy exhibitions in Bangkok, Thailand, in 2022 and in Jakarta, Indonesia, in 2024. The two exhibitions in Bangkok and Jakarta successfully attracted attention from toy lovers in the two countries, and brought more than 250 business enquiries in total to the participating Hong Kong designers. Some were approached by local agents to import their art toys or hold solo exhibitions, which assisted Hong Kong original art toys to further penetrate the markets of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. 
 
The “Hong Kong Art Toy Story 2025@Kuala Lumpur” exhibition is also supported by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Jakarta. Its Director-General, Miss Libera Cheng, also attended the opening ceremony.

The “Hong Kong Art Toy Story 2025@Kuala Lumpur” is being staged at The Exchange TRX until November 16. Among the 12 Hong Kong designers displaying their signature works in the exhibition, six of them have new creations that cross over with Hong Kong’s intangible cultural heritage for this overseas debut.
 
Sponsored by CCIDA, the “Hong Kong Art Toy Story” series is organised by the Innovative Enterpreneur Association. In addition to holding large-scale Hong Kong original art toy exhibitions in various overseas markets for promotion and exploring business opportunities, the project has set up a Hong Kong Pavilion at the annual Thailand Toy Expo since 2023 to facilitate the display and sales of original art toys by Hong Kong designers. The Hong Kong Pavilion has become a highlight of the Thailand Toy Expo, attracting tens of thousands of toy fans and visitors from different countries, bringing several million Hong Kong dollars worth of sales to the participating Hong Kong designers over the years. 
 
As promulgated in the Chief Executive’s 2025 Policy Address, CCIDA will proactively assist Hong Kong designers in creating more cultural and creative products with Chinese and Hong Kong features, and will strengthen support for local original works to enter the Chinese Mainland and international markets.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Education Bureau (EDB) welcomed the announcement by the Ministry of Education that the number of Mainland higher education institutions participating in the Scheme for Admission of Hong Kong Students to Mainland Higher Education Institutions (Admission Scheme) will increase to 165 (listed in the Annex) for the 2026/27 academic year. The institutions are located in 21 provinces/municipalities and two autonomous regions of the Mainland, and they will accept applications from candidates sitting the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination in 2026.

A spokesman for the EDB said today (November 10), “The Mainland higher education institutions participating in the Admission Scheme admit Hong Kong students based on their HKDSE Examination results, hence exempting them from taking the Joint Entrance Examination for Mainland Institutions. The number of participating institutions for the 2026/27 academic year has increased significantly by 20 compared to last year, with institutions from the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region joining for the first time. The 165 participating higher education institutions offer various programmes. We encourage Hong Kong students to pursue further studies on the Mainland through the Admission Scheme and seize the opportunity to learn about the country’s latest social, economic and cultural landscape, and plan ahead for their future development. The EDB will continue discussions with the Mainland with a view to inviting more renowned Mainland institutions to participate in the Admission Scheme, and providing students with multiple study pathways and opportunities to connect with the country’s development.

“As in previous years, there is the School Principal Nomination Scheme under the Admission Scheme, and each secondary school can nominate up to eight students. The minimum entrance requirement adopted by the participating Mainland institutions is ‘Attained’ in the Citizenship and Social Development subject and a total score of 8 or above in the three core subjects (i.e. Chinese Language, English Language and Mathematics) in the HKDSE Examination, and among them none is below 2.”

Students interested in participating in the Admission Scheme for the 2026/27 academic year can log on to the designated website to apply online from December 1 to 31, 2025, and subsequently review and confirm application verification results before January 10, 2026. As for cases in which students provided supplementary information as per the system’s request, they can log on and review verification results before January 23, 2026. Those who have passed the application verification should pay the application fee (HK$460) by January 31, 2026, after which Mainland institutions participating in the Admission Scheme may arrange interviews based on the application information submitted by students. Institutions will announce admission results in late July 2026 and arrange for supplementary enrolment according to the enrolment situation.

Details of the Admission Scheme are available on the EDB’s website (www.edb.gov.hk/admissionscheme). Students, teachers and parents can also participate in the Mainland Higher Education Expo 2026/27 jointly organised by the Office of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs and the Department of College Students Affairs of the Ministry of Education, and the EDB on November 29 and 30 (Saturday and Sunday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Details will be announced in due course.

In addition, eligible Hong Kong students enrolled in undergraduate programmes of designated Mainland institutions can apply for a means-tested subsidy or a non-means-tested subsidy under the Mainland University Study Subsidy Scheme (MUSSS). MUSSS is not subject to any quota. The subsidy is granted on a yearly basis, and the subsidised period is the normal duration of the undergraduate programme pursued by the student concerned in a designated Mainland institution. Eligible applicants may only receive either a means-tested subsidy or a non-means-tested subsidy in the same academic year.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced today (November 10) that in view of notifications from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs of the United Kingdom (UK) and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) about outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in areas in the UK and Sweden respectively, the CFS has instructed the trade to suspend the import of poultry meat and products (including poultry eggs) from the relevant areas with immediate effect to protect public health in Hong Kong.

The relevant areas are as follows:

UK
—-
Northern Ireland
(1) Pomeroy Townland Area
(2) Lisnaskea Townland Area

Lincolnshire County
(3) South Holland District
(4) Boston District

East Sussex County
(5) Wealden District

Sweden
—-
(6) Municipality of Ängelholm

A CFS spokesman said that according to the Census and Statistics Department, Hong Kong imported about 770 tonnes of chilled and frozen poultry meat and about 1.17 million poultry eggs from the UK, and about 20 tonnes of frozen poultry meat from Sweden in the first nine months of this year.

“The CFS has contacted the British and Swedish authorities over the issues and will closely monitor information issued by the WOAH and the relevant authorities on the avian influenza outbreaks. Appropriate action will be taken in response to the development of the situation,” the spokesman said.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

Following is the speech by the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, at the Accounting and Financial Reporting Council Regional Regulatory Forum 2025 today (November 10):

(Vice Minister of the Ministry of Finance, Ms Guo Tingting), (Secretary-General of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr Wang Songmiao), David (Chairman of the Accounting and Financial Reporting Council (AFRC), Dr David Sun), Janey (Chief Executive Officer of the AFRC, Ms Janey Lai), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,

Good morning. I am delighted to join the AFRC Regional Regulatory Forum. This second edition has brought together some 400 participants – regulators, industry leaders and academics – from across nine economies. To those who have travelled from abroad, a very warm welcome to Hong Kong. We treasure your participation, and look forward to meaningful exchanges of perspectives and regulatory collaboration.

The theme of the forum today, “Accounting for the Future”, carries a clever dual meaning: What lies ahead for the accounting profession? And how must the profession evolve to truly account for the future?

We are living through a time of profound transformation in which the accounting profession is being reshaped. Technological advancement, especially artificial intelligence (AI), transforms the work and value of accountants. Meanwhile, the growing global focus on sustainability is expanding the remit of audit and assurance. How can we embrace AI and ensure the integrity of AI-assisted processes? And how can we ensure the relevance and credibility of sustainability reporting?

Hong Kong’s path

As an international financial and business centre, Hong Kong must be at the forefront of these developments. And a world-class financial hub must be built on the highest standards of professional integrity too. These are vital for capital to flow with confidence, for markets to function effectively, and for economic activity to flourish.

For Hong Kong, there is an additional dimension amid today’s evolving geoeconomic landscape. That is our role to connect China with the world and to serve as a two-way platform for capital and businesses. The recent Fourth Plenary Session of the CPC Central Committee laid out China’s development roadmap under the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan, reaffirming the country’s commitment to high-level, two-way opening up. In essence, China is welcoming more investments and foreign businesses into the country, and at the same time, encouraging Mainland enterprises to go global to reconfigure their supply chain and industry chain, as well as deepen international industrial collaboration.

Many of these Mainland enterprises are choosing to “go global” through Hong Kong. They are leveraging our full suite of financial and professional services, from trade finance, supply chain and treasury management, to cross-border tax advisory and ESG (environmental, social and governance) consulting. This growing momentum is reflected in our capital markets. Hong Kong currently leads the world in IPO (initial public offering) fund raising, and there are over 300 companies in the pipeline waiting to be listed on our Stock Exchange.

In this context, Hong Kong is not just a “super connector” but also a “super value-adder”. We play a vital bridging role, helping Mainland enterprises connect with international markets and converge Mainland standards with the global ones. Our professional services sector will help them navigate increasingly complex regulatory environments, and communicate with global investors and other stakeholders, for example in the areas of financial reporting, corporate governance and sustainability.

Ladies and gentlemen, all these developments are placing higher expectations on our accounting and auditing professionals – demanding an unwavering commitment to the highest standards, uncompromising professional integrity, a heightened sense of social responsibility, and greater versatility in skills and expertise.

I’m pleased to note that our industry and regulator are working together to advance the development of the profession. In Hong Kong, regulators are enablers of progress and innovation. As David eloquently illustrated with the “chopsticks principle”, the AFRC has a dual mandate of prudent regulation and market development facilitation.

Allow me to supplement two points. First, the philosophy of promoting regulation and development side by side is a core and unique strength of our regulation. Regulators are required to maintain close engagement with stakeholders, and address their challenges and pain points while staying alert to emerging growth opportunities.

Second, about policy co-ordination. As you know, we do not adopt a single super-regulator approach. Each sector has its own regulator, for example, the HKMA (Hong Kong Monetary Authority) for the banks and the SFC (Securities and Futures Commission) for the securities brokers. But we have established a co-ordination mechanism that regularly brings regulators together to share market insights and intelligence, and to address cross-sectoral issues or emerging issues that may not readily fall onto the shoulder of a particular regulator. This mechanism ensures that our regulatory frameworks remain agile, forward-looking and responsive to market situations, and facilitate market innovation.

On the global stage, when it comes to regulation, Hong Kong has always been at the forefront of international best practices. But we do more than just that – we also contribute. We take part in various international committees and contribute our perspectives and experiences in standard setting, education and capacity building. For example, in the area of sustainability reporting, the CEO of the SFC co-chairs the IOSCO (International Organization of Securities Commissions) Sustainable Finance Task Force’s Workstream on Corporate Reporting, which plays a pivotal role in the development and implementation of the ISSB (International Sustainability Standards Board) disclosure standards.

Embracing the future: sustainability, AI and talent

Looking ahead, the accounting profession in the region must rise to the challenges of today and tomorrow, and capture the opportunities arising. Three issues stand out: sustainability, technology and talent.

First, sustainability. While the US (United States) is rolling back its climate commitments, many others – including China – are moving full steam ahead. In Hong Kong, we remain firmly committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, by a multipronged strategy: net-zero electricity generation, green buildings, green transport and waste reduction.

And our accounting profession is making significant strides in advancing sustainability reporting. With the ISSB now setting a global baseline for corporate disclosure, Hong Kong is moving decisively in the same direction. In December last year, we launched Hong Kong’s Roadmap on Sustainability Disclosure, setting a clear path for large publicly accountable entities to fully adopt the ISSB standards by 2028. In June, the IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation) recognised us as one of the first jurisdictions with a clear and credible roadmap.

The AFRC’s upcoming public consultation on a local sustainability assurance framework marks another important step forward.

Second, technology, particularly AI. The Hong Kong SAR (Special Administrative Region) Government embraces AI and is driving its advancement through a twin-engine strategy: developing AI as a core industry, and promoting “AI+”, i.e. AI as an enabler to upgrade and transform traditional sectors.

The transformative power of AI is formidable. It brings tremendous potential, but at the same time, its use must be matched with a strong sense of responsibility. That’s why we are  building strong governance frameworks for the responsible adoption of AI.

In financial services, we have issued a policy statement on the ethical use of AI. For the accounting profession in particular, the AFRC will assess the emerging opportunities and potential risks associated with the use of AI by audit firms. Guidance will be developed to enhance awareness and support AI deployment.

Finally, talent. While the accounting profession is evolving rapidly, one truth remains unchanged – and has become even more vital: its future success depends on people.

Like many jurisdictions around the world, Hong Kong faces a persistent shortage of accounting talent. To address this, the AFRC and HKICPA (Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants) are working closely with academic and professional institutions on a number of education and professional development initiatives. And as a stop-gap measure, we welcome talent from outside Hong Kong to join us. In March this year, we included accounting professionals in our Talent List to make it easier for qualified non-local accountants to come to work in Hong Kong.

Over the longer term, we will continue to invest in building a vibrant future for the accounting profession, providing practitioners with continuous upskilling to further enhance their strategic and advisory capabilities. This will help them better seize the opportunities on the horizon.

Fellow accountants and friends, just as crucial is work-life balance. Let’s also work to cultivate a culture that supports sustainable, fulfilling career paths, making the profession more attractive and rewarding for the next generation.

Concluding remarks

Ladies and gentlemen, in answering the questions for “Accounting for the Future”, perhaps I can borrow a quote from Mahatma Gandhi: “The future depends on what you do today.”

Hong Kong stands ready to work with you all today – to shape that future together.

I wish you a successful and inspiring Forum, and continued good health and business in the time ahead. Thank you.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) announced today (November 10) that, owing to venue rearrangements, the open auctions for the 2026 Lunar New Year Fair stalls at Kwai Chung Sports Ground in Kwai Tsing and Yuen Wo Playground in Sha Tin, as well as the 2026 Che Kung Festival Fair stalls, originally scheduled to be held at the Assembly Hall, 2/F, Lai Chi Kok Government Offices, 19 Lai Wan Road, Lai Chi Kok, Kowloon, on November 17 (Monday), 18 (Tuesday), and 19 (Wednesday), will now be held at the Lecture Hall, 1/F, Hong Kong Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon. The auction session is scheduled from 10am until completion of the auction.

Auction arrangements for other Lunar New Year Fairs remain unchanged. Interested parties intending to bid for stalls at the Lunar New Year Fair at Kwai Chung Sports Ground, Yuen Wo Playground, and the Che Kung Festival Market are advised to take note of the above changes to the venue arrangements. For more information, please visit the FEHD website at www.fehd.gov.hk or call the FEHD hotline 2868 0000.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

Hongkong Post announced today (November 10) that a set of special stamps and associated philatelic products on the theme of “Christmas Stamps V” will be released for sale on November 25 (Tuesday).

Christmas is a season filled with joy, warmth and blessings. As a city embracing both Chinese and Western cultures, Hong Kong showcases a lively festive ambience throughout Christmas. Following the release of Christmas stamps in 2002, 2007, 2014 and 2020, Hongkong Post once again is releasing a new set on this classic theme this year, which features the dazzling nightscape of Victoria Harbour as the backdrop, incorporating festive elements to demonstrate Hong Kong’s unique metropolitan Christmas atmosphere. In addition, the designer has included hidden surprises in the miniatures using invisible fluorescent ink, which are waiting to be revealed under ultraviolet light.

Official first day covers for “Christmas Stamps V” will be on sale at all post offices and Hongkong Post’s online shopping platform ShopThruPost (shopthrupost.hongkongpost.hk) from tomorrow (November 11). This set of special stamps and associated philatelic products will be on sale at all post offices and ShopThruPost from November 25, while serviced first day covers affixed with the special stamps and postage prepaid Christmas cards (air mail) will be available at philatelic offices only.

A hand-back date-stamping service will be provided on November 25 at all post offices for official first day covers/souvenir covers/privately made covers bearing the first day of issue indication and a local address.

Information about this set of special stamps and associated philatelic products is available on the Hongkong Post Stamps website (stamps.hongkongpost.hk).

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Hong Kong Youth Symphony Orchestra (HKYSO) of the Music Office under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will hold its annual concert entitled “One Thousand and One Nights” at 3pm on December 7 (Sunday) at the Auditorium of the Tsuen Wan Town Hall.

The concert will be conducted by Music Office instructor Dr Joseph Kam. The orchestra will share the stage with guest cellist and Music Office alumnus Alex Lau in Antonín DvoÅ™ák’s masterpiece “Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104”. The repertoire will also include the outstanding orchestral work by BedÅ™ich Smetana, “The Bartered Bride” Overture, a piece full of joyful, playful, and lively folk spirit; and Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Scheherazade, Op. 35”, inspired by the classic folktale collection “One Thousand and One Nights” and about how a wise queen touches the heart of a brutal king with her captivating stories.

​     Established in 1978, the HKYSO is composed of members aged between 12 and 25. Over the years, it has nurtured many eminent local performers and music educators. The HKYSO has also played the role of a music ambassador for Hong Kong and has participated in concert tours to France, Israel, Cyprus, the United Kingdom, Australia, the United States, Singapore and the Chinese Mainland.

​     Tickets priced at $80, $100 and $130 are now available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288. For programme enquiries, please call 2796 1003 or 3842 7784 or visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/musicoffice.