Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Singapore heritage-inspired bakery brand Old Seng Choong opens first overseas store in Hong Kong
Founded by renowned Singaporean pastry chef Daniel Tay, Old Seng Choong was created as a tribute to his father’s Seng Choong Confectionery established in 1965. The brand offers modern interpretations of traditional flavours and currently operates five outlets in Singapore. The Hong Kong store introduces a curated selection of the brand’s signature offerings, including Singapore Pandan Chiffon Cake, Traditional Kueh Lapis, and Premium Heritage-inspired Cookie Collections.
The General Manager of Old Seng Choong (Hong Kong) Limited, Mr George Wong, said, “Hong Kong is a strategic growth market for Old Seng Choong, as it shares cultural similarities with Singapore – including an appreciation for heritage flavours, a strong premium gifting culture, and a cosmopolitan consumer base – making it a natural fit for our products and brand positioning. The launch of our Hong Kong store will attract customers seeking to experience the brand’s signature Singaporean flavours – particularly its Pandan Chiffon Cake and Premium Cookies, both well-loved among Hong Kong consumers familiar with Singapore’s gifting culture.”
He added, “We will leverage Hong Kong as a strategic hub to gradually reach consumers on the Chinese Mainland, using the city’s connectivity and retail ecosystem to support regional growth. The Hong Kong team will continue to strengthen local partnerships, enhance marketing initiatives, and tailor products to local tastes, ensuring a premium, culturally resonant brand experience for Hong Kong consumers and beyond.”
For more information about Old Seng Choong, please visit: www.oldsengchoong.com
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Speech by FS at Lenovo Tech World ’26 Hong Kong (English only)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Following is the speech by the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, at Lenovo Tech World ’26 Hong Kong today (March 10):
Ken (Executive Vice President of Lenovo and the President of Lenovo Solutions & Services Group, Mr Ken Wong), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,
FEHD releases first batch of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in March
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
FEHD releases first batch of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in March
| District Among the first batch of First Phase Gravidtrap Indexes covering 14 survey areas in March, most of the areas recorded 0 per cent, indicating that the distribution of Aedes albopictus mosquitoes was not extensive.
Among these 14 survey areas, 12 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. Two 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 NNNN Results of monthly survey on business situation of small and medium-sized enterprises for February 2026Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region Results of monthly survey on business situation of small and medium-sized enterprises for February 2026 NNNN Auction of personalised vehicle registration marks to be held on March 28Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region Auction of personalised vehicle registration marks to be held on March 28(ii) the identity document of the purchaser (if the purchaser and the successful bidder are different persons); NNNN Report on “Beyond Wealth: Advancing Hong Kong’s Family Office Ecosystem Through Philanthropy, Impact Investing, and Risk Management”Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region Report on “Beyond Wealth: Advancing Hong Kong’s Family Office Ecosystem Through Philanthropy, Impact Investing, and Risk Management” Minister of Economic Affairs Ming-Hsin Kung Elaborates on Taiwan’s Critical Role in Global Supply ChainsSource: Republic of China Taiwan On January 28 at the Atlantic Council in Washington D.C., Minister of Economic Affairs Ming-Hsin Kung delivered a keynote speech and participated in an interview titled Taiwan’s Role in Global Supply Chains and the Future of US-Taiwan Ties, where he elaborated on Taiwan’s pivotal role in global supply chains. During the well-received event, Minister Kung emphasized that Taiwan will be indispensable in two areas: the “explosive growth of AI” and the “creation of non-Red supply chains.” He expressed his hope that Taiwan and the United States could work together to make even greater contributions to the world. Following the event, Minister Kung also held a closed-door meeting to exchange views on deepening the Taiwan-U.S. economic and trade partnership. Major U.S. chambers of commerce, industry associations, technology companies, think tanks, and trade experts attended the meeting. Minister Kung noted that over the past decade, major developments would include the U.S.-China trade war, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Trump administration’s tariff policies. Throughout these challenges, Taiwan has demonstrated immense resilience, gradually shifting from a reliance on the Chinese market to a global strategic layout. Leveraging its strength in the global foundry and IC packaging/testing markets, Taiwan has formed a close technological synergy based on diverse competencies with U.S. IC design firms. Minister Kung emphasized that the Taiwan-U.S. economic partnership has continued to grow during this process. From 2020 to 2024, Taiwanese investment in the U.S. grew at an average annual rate of 36%. Currently, Taiwanese manufacturers have established semiconductor and ICT industry clusters across several U.S. states, including California, Arizona, and Texas. Looking ahead, under the trend of “non-Red supply chains,” Taiwan and the U.S. will collaborate comprehensively in critical fields such as next-generation communications, low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), critical minerals, and biotechnology. The 2026 Sixth Taiwan-U.S. Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue (EPPD) Concludes with Seven Key AgreementsSource: Republic of China Taiwan On January 27, Minister of Economic Affairs Ming-Hsin Kung and U.S. Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jacob Helberg, concluded the 6th U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue (EPPD). Since the inaugural EPPD in 2020, it was the first time the Co-chairs from both sides met in person. During the meeting, both parties agreed that peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait were crucial to global economic security and prosperity. They signed the Joint Statement on the Pax Silica Declaration and U.S.-Taiwan Cooperation on Economic Security, underscoring Taiwan’s importance in the global AI supply chain. Their discussions focused on seven key areas: promoting AI supply chain development, digital infrastructure, critical minerals supply, unmanned aircraft systems supply chains, high-tech talent cultivation, Taiwan-U.S. cooperation in third countries, and bilateral economic cooperation. Both sides explored ways to continue deepening the Taiwan-U.S. relationship. The meeting yielded fruitful results, and the U.S. and Taiwan plan to establish working groups on important cooperation topics to sustain dialogue and expand outcomes. Minister Kung Leads Delegation to San Francisco to Deepen Taiwan-U.S. Cooperation in Scientific Innovation and Industrial TechnologySource: Republic of China Taiwan On January 23, Minister of Economic Affairs Ming-Hsin Kung led a delegation to San Francisco. During the visit, he witnessed the signing of cooperation agreements between the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) and Stanford University’s Stanford Robotics Center (SRC). He also witnessed a new phase of the Taiwan Research Institute Entrepreneur Ecosystem (TREE) program with the Stanford School of Engineering. Minister Kung also visited the headquarters of Cadence Design Systems, a global leader in Electronic Design Automation (EDA), and met with the U.S. space startup unicorn, Apex, to further strengthen Taiwan-U.S. collaboration in scientific innovation, talent cultivation, and startup networking. Minister Kung pointed out that as the government promotes the Ten AI Initiatives Promotion Plan, intelligent robotics serves as a core driver for AI implementation. By connecting industry, academia, and research institutions through government resources, the R&D visibility of Taiwanese startups and enterprises can be enhanced. This international partnership with Stanford is built upon Taiwan’s solid industrial foundation, utilizing demonstration sites and international alliances to accelerate the entry of Taiwan’s smart robotics industry into the international market, ultimately achieving industrial transformation and competitive upgrades. Minister Kung was also scheduled to hold discussions with Taiwanese business representatives in the Bay Area and Silicon Valley to understand their investment layouts, operations, and needs for government assistance. These insights will help the government implement its strategy of Rooted in Taiwan, Expanding Globally, Marketing worldwide. Mong Kok fair to offer 2.9k jobsSource: Hong Kong Information Services More than 2,900 job vacancies, spanning various industries, will be on offer at the New Horizons Job Fair, due to be hosted by the Labour Department at MacPherson Stadium in Mong Kok on Thursday and Friday. More than 60 recruiting organisations will be present at the fair, with around 30 conducting on-site recruitment each day. Almost 2,300 of the vacancies will be in catering, retail or transport. Positions offered include engineer, registered nurse, Chinese medicine clinic assistant, administrative clerk, accounts clerk, customer service assistant, programme executive, project co-ordinator, analyst programmer, computer drafting clerk, traffic officer, promoter, maintenance technician, packaging worker, server, cook, shop assistant, stock keeper, beauty consultant, and lifeguard. Around 71% of the openings on offer are full-time jobs. Most offer monthly salaries ranging from $12,000 to $25,000. About 97% require an education level of Secondary Seven or below, while around 55% are open to job seekers without relevant work experience. The event will take place from 11am to 5.30pm at 1/F, MacPherson Stadium, 38 Nelson Street, Mong Kok. Admission is free, with final admission set at 5pm each day. |