Month: February 2026

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The Department of Justice today announced that an online platform for sports dispute resolution under the “Pilot Scheme on Sports Dispute Resolution” has been officially launched and is open for applications for mediation and arbitration of sports disputes.

Deputy Secretary for Justice and Chairperson of the Advisory Committee on Sports Dispute Resolution Cheung Kwok-kwan said establishing a mechanism that is efficient, credible and dedicated to resolving sports disputes is an important foundation for advancing the development of the sports industry and enhancing corporate governance in the sector.

Mr Cheung also expressed satisfaction that panels of mediators and arbitrators have been established under the pilot scheme.

The panels comprise 53 mediators and 43 arbitrators. They are from Hong Kong’s own local legal and sports sectors and 23 other jurisdictions, and include experts in international sports mediation and arbitration.

Mr Cheung stated that this diverse pool of international dispute resolution talent will help Hong Kong to develop as a regional and international sports dispute resolution hub, reinforcing the city’s position as a leading centre for international legal and dispute resolution services in the Asia-Pacific region.

The Department of Justice said it will collaborate with the AALCO Hong Kong Regional Arbitration Centre and other stakeholders to organise a series of promotional and capacity-building activities.

The pilot scheme was launched by the Department of Justice in December and will run for two years. It aims to provide the sports sector with a fair, efficient and convenient mechanism for resolving sports disputes through mediation and arbitration.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The Government announced today that part of the site of the former community isolation and treatment facilities at the Lok Ma Chau Loop will be put to use in Phase 1 of the Hong Kong Park area of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science & Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone, and in the construction of road infrastructure and a planned Northern Link Spur Line railway station at the Loop.

The Government will transfer the isolation facilities and aims to release the site, which is at the eastern end of the Loop and approximately 3.6 hectares in size, in mid-2026, to enable construction of a sewage treatment works, a fire station and an ambulance depot.

These facilities will meet the needs of Phase 1 of the Hong Kong Park area. The Government will commence tendering for relevant construction works in phases.

The Government also aims to release a site of approximately 4.2 hectares in the middle portion of the Loop from March 2027, to facilitate the construction of road infrastructure at the planned railway station. The site currently encompasses temporary storage facilities, temporary sewage treatment facilities and underground power cables.

To align with the principle of maximising the use of facilities constructed with the support of the central government, as far as is practicable the Government will retain the facilities removed from both sites and deliver them to suitable locations for reconfiguration and reuse. This includes repurposing them as site offices and ancillary facilities, such as staff rest rooms and material storage rooms for government works projects.

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

According to the statistics, from January to January 2026, 212 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects with a total approved amount of US$837,605,000 were recorded. This represents a 73.77% increase in the number of cases, but a 24.64% decrease in the FDI amount compared with the same period in 2025.

Regarding inward investment from Mainland China, no cases with a total approved amount of US$0 were recorded in January 2026. This represents a 100% decrease in both the number of cases and the investment amount compared with the same period in 2025.

In terms of Taiwan’s outbound investment (excluding Mainland China), 56 projects were registered in January 2026, with a total amount of US$ 1,553,076,000. This represents a 30.23% increase in the number of cases, and a 267.76% increase in the investment amount, compared with the same period in 2025.

As for Taiwan’s outward investment to Mainland China, 14 applications were approved in January 2026, marking a 22.22% decrease compared with the same period in 2025. The approved investment amount totaled US$ 88,913,000, representing a 2.74% decline compared with the same period in 2025.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

Applications for the Cheung Chau Bun Scrambling Competition, the finale of 2026 Bun Carnival, will be accepted via e-ballot from February 23, the Leisure & Cultural Services Department announced today.

The finale will take place on May 24 on the soccer pitch at Pak Tai Temple Playground on Cheung Chau from 11.30pm to 12.45am.

Physically-fit adults are welcome to apply to participate in the event, in which competitors scale a bamboo tower while attempting to snatch buns attached to it.

Those interested should complete SmartPLAY user registration and identity authentication, and submit their electronic ballot applications via the website, the My SmartPLAY mobile app or Smart Self-service Stations by March 6.

The maximum number of entrants is 200, with places being allocated by ballot via SmartPLAY. Those who live, work or study on Cheung Chau will be given priority.

A selection exercise will be held on April 26. A total of 24 contestants – including at least six women – will enter the semi-finals to compete for 12 places in the final.

All selected applicants must undergo safety training on April 12 to be eligible to compete.

For enquiries, call the Islands District Leisure Services Office at 2852 3220.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The Health Bureau said today that one more resident injured in the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po has recovered and been discharged from hospital.

Out of the 79 people injured in the incident, 78 have been discharged while the remaining patient is in stable condition.

Secretary for Health Prof Lo Chung-mau said he is very pleased to learn that another resident injured in the fire has been released from hospital before the Chinese New Year.

He noted that treating burn patients involves significant challenges and uncertainties, adding that through their professionalism and extensive experience, the Hospital Authority healthcare staff have helped the 79 injured people make steady progress towards recovery.

Prof Lo also expressed gratitude for their wholehearted dedication in treating the injured.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

     The Police announced today (February 12) that crowd safety management measures and special traffic arrangements will be implemented in phases on Hong Kong Island and in Kowloon to facilitate the holding of the Chinese New Year fireworks display on the second day of the Chinese New Year (February 18). Members of the public are urged to plan their journeys in advance and to make use of public transport services as far as possible.

Hong Kong Island
————————————————– Man Fai Street;
– Man Yiu Street between Man Kwong Street and Man Po Street; and
– The unnamed road near Lung Wo Road outside the General Post Office.————————– The slip road linking Lung Wo Road to Central–Wan Chai Bypass Tunnel eastbound; and
– The slip road linking Central–Wan Chai Bypass Tunnel westbound to Lung Wo Road.—————— Lung King Street;
– Eastbound Harbour Road;
– Expo Drive;
– Expo Drive Central;
– Expo Drive East;
– Lung Wo Road between Lung Hop Street and Fleming Road;
– Lung Tat Path;
– Convention Avenue;
– The Fleming Road flyover;
– Fleming Road between Expo Drive East and Harbour Road;
– Northbound Tonnochy Road between Harbour Road and Hung Hing Road;
– Southbound Tonnochy Road between Hung Hing Road and Gloucester Road;
– Marsh Road between Hennessy Road and Hung Hing Road;
– The Marsh Road flyover;
– Hung Hing Road;
– The Hung Hing Road flyover;
– Wan Shing Street;
– Wan Ying Street; and
– The slip road leading from eastbound Victoria Park Road to Causeway Bay Promenade.—————– Lung Wo Road between Man Yiu Street and Lung Hop Street;
– Tim Wa Avenue;
– Legislative Council Road;
– Tim Mei Avenue; 
– Lung Wui Road;
– Lung Hop Street;
– The unnamed road between Harcourt Road and Performing Arts Avenue;
– Performing Arts Avenue; and
– Edinburgh Place.—————— Northbound Tonnochy Road between Gloucester Road and Harbour Road;
– Harbour Drive;
– Westbound Harbour Road;
– Northbound Fleming Road between Gloucester Road and Harbour Road;
– The Fenwick Pier Street flyover;
– Westbound Fenwick Pier Street; and
– Fenwick Street between Harbour Road and Gloucester Road.—————– King Ming Road;
– Hing Fat Street northward of Whitfield Road;
– Whitfield Road; and
– Electric Road between Watson Road and Gordon Road.—————– Man Po Street; and
– Finance Street between Man Yiu Street and Man Po Street.—————— Southbound Luard Road between Gloucester Road and Hennessy Road;
– O’Brien Road;
– Fleming Road between Jaffe Road and Hennessy Road; and
– Stewart Road, Tonnochy Road, Marsh Road, Canal Road West and Canal Road East between Gloucester Road and Hennessy Road.———————————————-
– Westbound Island Eastern Corridor (IEC) between Victoria Park Road and Man Hong Street;
– The slip roads leading from Healthy Street Central and Tong Shui Road to westbound IEC; and
– The entrance of westbound Central–Wan Chai Bypass Tunnel from IEC.- Traffic along the slip road of Tong Shui Road heading for westbound IEC will be diverted via Wharf Road; and
– Traffic along the eastbound Connaught Road West flyover will be diverted via Finance Street.———————————————————————————— 
– Salisbury Road and the Salisbury Road underpass between Cheong Wan Road and Kowloon Park Drive;
– Hung Hom Bypass between Salisbury Road and Metropolis Drive;
– Hung Hom Bypass between Salisbury Road and Hung Hom Road;
– Chatham Road South between Granville Road and Salisbury Road;
– Southbound Chatham Road South between Cheong Wan Road and Granville Road, except for franchised buses and green minibuses (GMBs);
– Granville Road between Chatham Road South and Science Museum Road, except for franchised buses and GMBs;
– Canton Road between Gateway Boulevard and Salisbury Road;
– Southbound Kowloon Park Drive between Gateway Boulevard and Salisbury Road;
– Northbound Nathan Road between Salisbury Road and Austin Road;
– Southbound Nathan Road between Granville Road and Salisbury Road;
– Carnarvon Road between Granville Road and Nathan Road;
– Hong Wan Path;
– Mody Lane;
– Mody Road;
– Mody Square;
– Granville Square;
– Minden Row;
– Hanoi Road;
– Bristol Avenue;
– Minden Avenue;
– Blenheim Avenue;
– Hart Avenue;
– Prat Avenue;
– Humphreys Avenue;
– Cameron Road;
– Cameron Lane;
– Hau Fuk Street;
– Middle Road;
– Peking Road;
– Lock Road;
– Hankow Road;
– Ashley Road;
– Ichang Street; and
– Haiphong Road.- Traffic along eastbound Metropolis Drive cannot turn right to southbound Hung Hom Bypass;
– Traffic along southbound Hung Hom Bypass must turn right to westbound Metropolis Drive;
– Franchised buses along southbound Nathan Road must turn right to westbound Public Square Street or westbound Jordan Road;
– Franchised buses and GMBs along southbound Chatham Road South must turn left to eastbound Granville Road;
– Traffic along southbound Canton Road must make a U-turn to northbound Canton Road outside China Hong Kong City;
– Traffic along northbound Kowloon Park Drive cannot turn left to southbound Canton Road;
– Granville Road between Nathan Road and Carnarvon Road will be rerouted one-way eastbound, while traffic along southbound Nathan Road will be instructed to turn left to eastbound Granville Road;
– Traffic along Science Museum Road cannot turn to Mody Road and Granville Road;
– Traffic along southbound Salisbury Road near Hong Chong Road will be diverted to Tsim Sha Tsui East; 
– Traffic along westbound Jordan Road cannot turn left to southbound Canton Road; 
– Traffic along eastbound Granville Road near Chatham Road South must turn left to northbound Chatham Road South;
– Traffic along eastbound Salisbury Road must turn left to northbound Kowloon Park Drive;
– Traffic along northbound Kowloon Park Drive cannot turn right to Peking Road; and
– Traffic along westbound Cheong Wan Road leading to Chatham Road South must turn right to northbound Chatham Road South or proceed via westbound Austin Road, except for franchised buses and GMBs.- Northbound Kowloon Park Drive between Salisbury Road and Gateway Boulevard.- Cultural Drive;
– The slip road of eastbound Austin Road West at-grade leading to westbound Austin Road West near The Harbourside;
– The slip road of westbound Austin Road West at-grade leading to eastbound Austin Road West near Xiqu Centre; and
– The left lane of westbound Austin Road West leading to the Austin Road West roundabout.- Vehicles along southbound Nga Cheung Road are not permitted to enter Museum Drive. 
– Nga Cheung Road between Jordan Road and Austin Road West;
– Canton Road between Austin Road West and Kowloon Park Drive;
– Nathan Road between Austin Road and Jordan Road; 
– Bowring Street between Pilkem Street and Nathan Road;
– Tak Shing Street between Nathan Road and Tak Hing Street;
– Southbound Nathan Road between Austin Road and Granville Road;
– Carnarvon Road between Granville Road and Observatory Road;
– Pine Tree Hill Road;
– Hillwood Road;
– Kimberley Road between Nathan Road and Observatory Road;
– Granville Circuit;
– Carnarvon Road between Kimberley Road and Granville Road;
– Kimberley Street;
– Shun Yee Street; and
– Granville Road between Nathan Road and Chatham Road South.- Traffic along westbound Jordan Road cannot turn left to southbound Nathan Road;
– Traffic along westbound Austin Road and southbound Cox’s Road cannot turn to Pine Tree Hill Road;
– Traffic along Observatory Road cannot turn left to westbound Kimberley Street;
– Traffic along northbound Pilkem Street cannot turn right to eastbound Bowring Street; 
– Traffic along eastbound Bowring Street will be diverted via northbound Pilkem Street;
– Traffic along southbound Canton Road will be directed to eastbound Austin Road or westbound Austin Road West;
– Traffic along eastbound Austin Road West cannot turn right to southbound Canton Road;
– Traffic along westbound Jordan Road heading for Nga Cheung Road will be directed to Kowloon Station Public Transport Interchange; 
– Traffic along westbound Austin Road West will be diverted to northbound Nga Cheung Road flyover; and
– Traffic along southbound Nga Cheung Road will be directed to eastbound Austin Road West.- Oi King Street; and
– Kin Wan Street.- Traffic along westbound Wa Shun Street must turn right to eastbound Hung Luen Road;
– Traffic along southbound Hung Lok Road cannot turn left to eastbound Hung Luen Road; and
– Traffic along eastbound Hung Luen Road must turn left to northbound Hung Lok Road.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region