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FEHD releases first batch of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in February
District Among the first batch of First Phase Gravidtrap Indexes covering 27 survey areas in February, all were 0 per cent, indicating that the distribution of Aedes albopictus mosquitoes was not extensive.
Among these 27 survey areas, all recorded a decrease or remained unchanged as compared to the Area Gravidtrap Index last month (i.e. January 2026), representing that the areas’ mosquito infestation improved or maintained a low level. Starting in August 2025, following the completion of the surveillance of individual survey areas, and once the latest gravidtrap index and the density index are available, the FEHD has been disseminating relevant information through press releases, its website and social media. It aims to allow members of the public to quickly grasp the mosquito infestation situation and strengthen mosquito control efforts, thereby reducing the risk of chikungunya fever (CF) transmission.
Following recommendations from the World Health Organization and taking into account the local situation in Hong Kong, the FEHD sets up gravidtraps in districts where mosquito-borne diseases have been recorded in the past, as well as in densely populated places such as housing estates, hospitals and schools to monitor the breeding and distribution of Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, which can transmit CF and dengue fever (DF). At present, the FEHD has set up gravidtraps in 62 survey areas of the community, with a surveillance period of two weeks. During the surveillance period, the FEHD will collect the gravidtraps once a week. After the first week of surveillance, the FEHD will immediately examine the glue boards inside the retrieved gravidtraps for the presence of adult Aedine mosquitoes to compile the Gravidtrap Index (First Phase) and Density Index (First Phase). At the end of the second week of surveillance, the FEHD will instantly check the glue boards for the presence of adult Aedine mosquitoes. Data from the two weeks of surveillance will be combined to obtain the Area Gravidtrap Index and the Area Density Index. The gravidtrap and density indexes for Aedes albopictus in different survey areas, as well as information on mosquito prevention and control measures, are available on the department’s webpage (www.fehd.gov.hk/english/pestcontrol/dengue_fever/Dengue_Fever_Gravidtrap_Index_Update.html#Issued at HKT 17:00
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Tender of 2-Year Exchange Fund Notes to be held on February 20 A total of HK$1,200 million 2-year Notes will be on offer, of which HK$5 million will be made available for offer to members of the public who wish to submit non-competitive tender bids through Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited (HKSCC). If the Notes reserved for non-competitive tender are under-subscribed, the non-subscribed amount will be added to the portion of notes for competitive tender (initially set at HK$1,195 million). The Notes will mature on February 23, 2028 and will carry interest at the rate of 2.23 per cent per annum payable semi-annually in arrears.
Issue Number9.30am to 10.30am (up to HK$5 million for non-competitive tender) submission of non-competitive tender bids by retail investors through HKSCC February 23, 2027 August 23, 2027 February 23, 2028 Price/Yield Table of the new EFN at tender for reference* only:
Yield-to-Maturity*Disclaimer: The information provided here is for reference only. Although extreme care has been taken to ensure that the information provided is accurate and up-to-date, the HKMA does not warrant that all, or any part of, the information provided is accurate in all respects. You are encouraged to conduct your own enquiries to verify any particular piece of information provided on it. The HKMA shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered as a result of any use or reliance on any of the information provided here. Issued at HKT 16:30
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Lunar New Year auction of vehicle registration marks to be held on March 1(ii) the identity document of the purchaser if it is different from the successful bidder; (iii) a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation if the purchaser is a body corporate; and (iv) a crossed cheque payable to “The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region” or “The Government of the HKSAR”. Any bidder who wishes to bid for both TVRMs and the PVRM, should bring along at least two crossed cheques for payment of auction prices (for an auctioned mark paid for by cheque, the first three working days after the date of auction will be required for cheque clearance confirmation before processing of the application for mark assignment can be completed). Successful bidders may also pay through the Easy Pay System (EPS), but are reminded to note the maximum transfer amount in the same day of the payment card. Payment by post-dated cheque, cash, credit card or other methods will not be accepted.Issued at HKT 16:30
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Government sells Tseung Kwan O site for purpose of electric vehicle fast charging station A spokesperson for the Environment and Ecology Bureau (EEB) said, “To promote the green transformation of vehicles and to achieve zero vehicular emissions before 2050, the Government announced that there would be no new registration of fuel-propelled private cars (including hybrid vehicles) in 2035 or earlier. To cope with the rapid demand for charging facilities due to the increase in EVs, the Government has expedited the expansion of a high-quality charging network for different types of EVs (including commercial EVs). The Government also sold through open tender four petrol filling station (PFS) sites in Kowloon Bay, Fo Tan, Tai Po and Tsing Yi for FCS purposes. The area for retail use in the site of this sale is larger than that of a conventional PFS, allowing operators more flexibility to use such area to meet the needs of EV drivers. The Government will, subject to actual market needs, select suitable PFS sites for conversion into FCSs in a timely manner.”
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
LCSD launches Year of Horse special edition of Museum Pass————– Museum Pass holders can enjoy complimentary item or dining discount in the catering facilities in LCSD venues below from February 6 to March 22:
Year-round offers ——————- Museum Pass provides a wide range of special offers year-round. The special offers for venues and activities under the LCSD:
Museum partners also provide an array of exclusive fringe benefits:
For theme parks, Museum Pass holders can enjoy a 10 per cent discount on the published price of the Ocean Park Annual Membership, and a special discount on any General, Child, Student, or Senior “Magic Access” of the Hong Kong Disneyland Park.
The special offers for performing arts programmes:
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Tenders invited for Hong Kong East Drainage Tunnel• construction of seven intakes and connection adits; • construction of an outfall; and • carrying out ancillary works. The DSD has commissioned Binnies Hong Kong Limited to design and supervise the works. Interested contractors can download the tender forms and other particulars from the e-Tendering System (e-TS). Tenderers must submit their tenders in electronic format via the e-TS.
The government has repealed Section 8D of the Road Traffic (Safety Equipment) Regulations, following a notice and a legal supplement published today in the Government Gazette. The provision had mandated seat belt use on franchised and non-franchised buses.
At a press conference today, Secretary for Transport & Logistics Mable Chan said the Government will launch a public consultation to collect views on the matter.
“At the present moment, we have received and collected, gathered different views, suggestions and concerns, regarding the wearing of seat belts on buses.”
“We would like to hope that with public consultation and the views collected, this will enable us to explore actively or examine different feasible options,” she added.
“We must be more careful and also be very serious in examining and in taking forward an important legislative exercise such as this seat belt legislation, so that we can make sure that in future legislative exercises, we can be foolproof in our preparation in ensuring the policy and legislative intent are fully reflected in the legislation,” the transport chief said.
The Government today invited public tenders for a site at 100 Po Hong Road, Tseung Kwan O, intended to be developed into an electric vehicle (EV) fast charging station (FCS).
Designated as Tseung Kwan O Lot No. 137, with an area of 2,640 square metres, the tender period for the sale of the site will close on April 17.
The Environment & Ecology Bureau noted that the area for retail use in the site is larger than that of a conventional petrol filling station (PFS), allowing operators more flexibility to meet the needs of EV drivers.
Through open tenders, the Government has sold four PFS sites in Kowloon Bay, Fo Tan, Tai Po and Tsing Yi for FCS purposes to meet the rapidly growing demand for EV charging facilities.
Le gouvernement, via son service d’inspection vétérinaire, alimentaire et phytosanitaire (SIVAP) de la direction des Affaires vétérinaires, alimentaires et rurales (DAVAR), en charge de la protection de la santé publique en Nouvelle-Calédonie, informe la population d’un nouveau retrait-rappel concernant des laits infantiles commercialisés en Nouvelle-Calédonie.
Si de nouveaux produits étaient concernés par des retraits rappels, le gouvernement procédera à une nouvelle communication.