Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
The “Great Music 2026”, presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, will bring a world-renowned orchestra and musicians to Hong Kong from June to December, offering music lovers a stellar line-up of performances. Details of the programmes are as follows:
“Gewandhausorchester Leipzig” concerts ————————————————— Date and time: June 2 and 3 (Tuesday and Wednesday), 8pm Venue: Concert Hall, Hong Kong Cultural Centre Ticket prices: $450 to $1,600—————————————————————————– Date and time: June 22 (Monday), 8pm Venue: Concert Hall, Hong Kong City Hall Ticket prices: $280 to $680—————————————— Date and time: October 11 (Sunday), 8pm Venue: Concert Hall, Hong Kong City Hall Ticket prices: $280 to $680————————————————————————————– Date and time: November 2 (Monday), 8pm Venue: Concert Hall, Hong Kong City Hall Ticket prices: $280 to $680———————————– Date and time: December 6 (Sunday), 8pm Venue: Concert Hall, Hong Kong City Hall Ticket prices: $250 to $550
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FEHD releases fifth batch of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in March
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District Among the fifth batch of First Phase Gravidtrap Indexes covering 16 survey areas and Area Gravidtrap Indexes covering three survey areas in March, most of the areas recorded 0 per cent, indicating that the distribution of Aedes albopictus mosquitoes was not extensive.
The FEHD has so far released five batches of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in March 2026, covering 57 survey areas. Among these 57 survey areas, 48 recorded a decrease or remained unchanged as compared to the Area Gravidtrap Index last month (i.e. February 2026), representing that the areas’ mosquito infestation improved or maintained a low level. Nine other areas recorded a slight increase, but the indexes were lower than 10 per cent. 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. 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
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Overall Wage and Payroll Statistics
According to the figures released today (March 27) by the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD), the average wage rate for all the selected industry sections surveyed, as measured by the wage index, increased by 3.4% in nominal terms in December 2025 over a year earlier.
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Appointment of Directors of Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited announced The three new Directors are Professor Cheung Chak-chung, Mr Herbert Hui Leung-wah and Mr Johnson Kong Chi-how. The six serving Directors, namely Mr Nicholas Chan Hiu-fung, Mr Simon Chan Sai-ming, Ms Erica Ma Yun, Mr Patrick Tsang On-yip, Dr Maggie Tsoi Tsz-shan and Mr Ken Wong Kin-hang, will continue their service on the Board.
The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, welcomed the above appointments. He said, “Leveraging the Board’s multifaceted background, experience and insights, Cyberport is committed to continuously pursuing its public missions and ascending to a new level of impact, thereby accelerating Hong Kong’s transformation into an international hub for artificial intelligence and innovative technology.”
Professor Sun also expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the outgoing Directors, Professor Christopher Chao Yu-hang, Dr Michael Leung Kin-man and Ms Ivy Cheung Wing-han, for their contributions to Cyberport over the past six years.
The full membership of the Cyberport Board, with effect from April 1, 2026, is as follows:
Mr Simon Chan Sai-ming (Chairman) Mr Nicholas Chan Hiu-fung Professor Cheung Chak-chung Mr Kenny Chien Kwok-keung Ms Ivy Chua Suk-lin Mr Herbert Hui Leung-wah Mr Johnson Kong Chi-how Dr Jack Kong Jianping Mr Lau Kwok-fan Mr Stephen Law Cheuk-kin Dr James Li Tsz-shu Ms Erica Ma Yun Mr Roy Ng Chun-tat Ir Dr Derrick Pang Yat-bond Mr Patrick Tsang On-yip Dr Maggie Tsoi Tsz-shan Mr Ken Wong Kin-hang Permanent Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Issued at HKT 15:10
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Applications open for 11th batch of Child Development Fund projects The 11th batch of NGO-led and school-based projects will provide approximately 4 600 places for eligible children studying Primary Three to Primary Six in the 2026/27 school year. NGOs and primary schools interested in operating CDF projects may refer to the Guide on Application Procedures on the SWD website (www.swd.gov.hk/en/whatsnew/latestnew/Issued at HKT 11:00
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Appointments to Protection of Wages on Insolvency Fund BoardMr Matthew Lam Kin-hongMr Chu Hon-chung Mr Wong Yin-hao Ms Ching Ngon-laiMs Wong Caroline Ho Ms Alice Wong Nga-lai Ms Ngan Ming-sauAssistant Commissioner for Labour (responsible for wage security matters) Assistant Principal Solicitor of the Official Receiver’s OfficeIssued at HKT 11:00
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The Government today (March 27) announced details of arrangements for residents of the seven fire-affected blocks at Wang Fuk Court, Tai Po, to return to their units to collect personal belongings. From April 20 to May 5, residents of the seven blocks will be assigned designated time slots to return to their units in batches.
The Head of the Task Force on Emergency Support and Fund-Raising and Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, stated that the arrangements involve meticulous planning, substantial manpower deployment and support measures. After considering factors such as building conditions, visitors’ safety and manpower support, the access arrangements will not only be organised by block but also by floor and unit, in batches.
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
AFCD conducts wild-pig capture operation at Chuk Yuen (North) Estate in Wong Tai Sin District An AFCD spokesman said that officers commenced the operation at 10.15am today, during which a veterinarian used a tranquilizer gun to capture five wild pigs. The pigs were then relocated and released at a remote countryside location away from residential areas. The five wild pigs comprised one adult female, measuring approximately 1.3 metres in length and weighing about 90 kilograms, as well as one male piglet and three female piglets, each measuring about 0.4m in length and weighing around 0.5kg.
The wild pigs concerned had been sighted in the area for over a week. Taking into account the possibility that they had become habituated to venturing into urban areas, as well as the presence of four piglets each around 1 month old, the AFCD decided, after assessing public safety and animal welfare considerations, to relocate the sow and piglets together to a remote countryside location away from residential areas. The AFCD will continue to closely monitor the situation. If the group of wild pigs re-enters urban areas again, causing a nuisance or posing a safety threat to the public, the AFCD will consider capturing the wild pigs and humanely dispatching them.
The AFCD also conducted a wild-pig capture operation at the same location on March 17. The wild pigs captured on that occasion were humanely dispatched in accordance with established procedures. As those pigs had reached a substantial size and were capable of foraging and moving independently, posing a relatively higher potential risk to public safety, the AFCD decided on a humane dispatch following the risk assessment.
Wild pigs are common in Hong Kong. Owing to the lack of natural predators, their strong reproductive capacity and illegal feeding activities by people, their number has increased rapidly over the past decade. Some wild pigs have become accustomed to entering urban and residential areas. During the same period, the number of nuisance reports involving wild pigs has risen significantly, with occasional human injury cases reported. This year, two human injury incidents involving wild pigs have occurred in Ma On Shan and Tseung Kwan O. The AFCD will continue to adopt a multipronged approach, including handling nuisance complaints, conducting capture and humane dispatch operations to control their numbers, strengthening patrols and enforcement against illegal feeding, and enhancing public education to remind members of the public not to feed wild pigs, thereby reducing nuisance and safety risks posed by wild pigs to the public. In cases involving newborn or young piglets, the AFCD will exercise particular caution, fully considering the dependence of the piglets on the sow and the associated risks before making appropriate arrangements.
The AFCD reminds members of the public to remain calm when encountering wild pigs and not to approach or disturb them. If necessary, individuals should take shelter behind an obstacle and wait until the wild pig has left before proceeding. Members of the public should not throw objects at or attempt to drive away wild pigs, as this may provoke them and cause danger. If a wild pig poses an immediate threat to personal safety, please call 999 for police assistance. Issued at HKT 18:58
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
SCED leads delegation to visit Guizhou to promote liquor trading Upon arrival in Renhuai City, Guizhou, Mr Yau and the delegation visited the Renhuai Jiangxiang winery and the Moutai distillery yesterday (March 26) and today (March 27), respectively, to learn about the production processes and development plans of the two Chinese baijiu brands. Mr Yau also briefed senior representatives of the brands on Hong Kong’s advantages in promoting liquor trading and exchanged views on supporting the local Chinese baijiu industry in going global. The delegation also visited the China Liquor Culture City to learn about the characteristics and development of the Chinese wine and liquor industry.
Mr Yau and the delegation then proceeded to Zunyi City to call on Standing Committee Member of the CPC Guizhou Provincial Committee and Secretary of the CPC Zunyi Municipal Committee, Mr Li Rui, to deepen economic and trade ties between Hong Kong and Guizhou and promote Hong Kong’s unique advantages of being connected to both the Mainland and the world. Mr Yau highlighted that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government is carrying out a series of policies and measures to consolidate and enhance Hong Kong’s status as an international trade centre. In particular, the setting up of the Task Force on Supporting Mainland Enterprises in Going Global and the promotion of high-end liquor trading will provide strong support to Mainland enterprises, including the Chinese baijiu industry, in going global while injecting new impetus into Hong Kong’s economy.
Mr Yau and the delegation then visited the distillery of Zhenjiu in Guizhou. They were briefed by representatives of the distillery on the history and development of the brand and gained a better understanding of the local Chinese baijiu market. The delegation will also tour the distillery of Guizhou Dongjiu tomorrow (March 28) before returning to Hong Kong.
Concluding the trip, Mr Yau said, “The visit helps promote further co-operation between the Mainland and Hong Kong’s liquor industries in jointly exploring opportunities to achieve mutual benefits. Hong Kong as a ‘super connector’ and ‘super value-adder’ plays a pivotal role in connecting the Mainland and international liquor markets. Leveraging Hong Kong’s advantages in promoting liquor trading, including a simple tax regime, a streamlined and efficient customs clearance system, a strategic geographical location, comprehensive and professional support and facilities for wine and liquor trading, and a vibrant exhibition industry, the Chinese baijiu industry is encouraged to seize the opportunity to tap into the global markets through Hong Kong as a platform. I would also like to express my gratitude to the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Offices of the People’s Government of Sichuan and Guizhou Provinces for their strong support and assistance, which made the visit conclude smoothly.” Issued at HKT 18:00