Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Draft Clear Water Bay Peninsula North Outline Zoning Plan approved
Copies of the approved OZP are available for sale at the Map Publications Centre in North Point. The electronic version of the OZP can be viewed on the Town Planning Board’s website (www.tpb.gov.hkIssued at HKT 16:00
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Tenders invited for contract for Management of Sediment Disposal Facility to West of Lamma Island
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Tenders invited for contract for Management of Sediment Disposal Facility to West of Lamma Island The works are scheduled to commence in August 2026 and will take about 60 months to complete.
Interested contractors can download the tender forms and other particulars from the e-Tendering System (e-TS). Tenderers must submit tenders in electronic format via the e-TS.Issued at HKT 14:32
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Report on “Navigating the Green Shift: Opportunities and the Evolving Landscape of Transition Finance”
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Report on “Navigating the Green Shift: Opportunities and the Evolving Landscape of Transition Finance”
The report reviews the global transition finance landscape, examining the importance of multistakeholder collaborations and international best practices in preventing greenwashing and maintaining transparency. Based on a survey and in-depth interviews commissioned by the HKIMR, the study captures insights from a diverse range of global stakeholders – including financial institutions and multilateral organisations – offering a detailed analysis of the current state, emerging trends, and future trajectory of the international transition finance ecosystem.
The study reveals a clear momentum in transition finance, with 60 per cent of survey respondents already either active in or exploring transition finance developments. Among a diverse range of financial instruments, equity and fund investments as well as debt instruments were the most commonly used tools to channel capital towards transition projects. As the ecosystem progressively matures, a gradual shift towards more specialised instruments is anticipated. Respondents further observed that collaborative models, including blended finance approaches, can draw in private capital by enhancing the risk-return profiles of investments in transition projects.
The study also indicates that market outlook is cautiously optimistic, with 74 per cent of respondents anticipating a stable or growing global transition finance market over the next three years. Positive sentiment is most pronounced in the Asia-Pacific region, where 91 per cent of respondents expected stability or growth. Finally, the study outlines several considerations, including maintaining a high level of regulatory and policy clarity, and deepening regional collaborations, to support the development of a vibrant transition finance ecosystem in Hong Kong.
The Chief Executive Officer of the AoF and Executive Director of the HKIMR, Mr Enoch Fung, said, “By facilitating informed dialogues, cross-boundary collaborations, and continued innovation, Hong Kong can further reinforce its role as a leading sustainable finance hub and contribute to the long-term goals of climate resilience and sustainable economic development. This report offers actionable insights in consolidating Hong Kong’s existing strengths in green and sustainable development.”
The report
About the AoF
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Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected counterfeit goods and alternative smoking products worth about $3 million (with photo)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected counterfeit goods and alternative smoking products worth about $3 million (with photo)
Through risk assessment, Customs on that day intercepted an incoming lorry at the HZMB Hong Kong Port. After inspection, Customs officers found the batch of suspected counterfeit goods and alternative smoking products inside the cargo compartment of the lorry. A 48-year-old male driver was subsequently arrested.
An initial investigation revealed that the batch of suspected counterfeit goods and alternative smoking products would have been transhipped to overseas regions.
The investigation is ongoing and the arrested man has been released on bail pending further investigation.
Customs will continue to take stringent enforcement action against counterfeit goods and smuggling activities through risk assessment and intelligence analysis.
Under the Trade Descriptions Ordinance, any person who imports or exports any goods to which a forged trademark is applied commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $500,000 and imprisonment for five years.
Under the Import and Export Ordinance, any person found guilty of importing or exporting unmanifested cargo is liable to a maximum fine of $2 million and imprisonment for seven years upon conviction.
Members of the public may report any suspected violation of the above-mentioned Ordinances to Customs’ 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hkIssued at HKT 12:02
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Speech by PSCST at opening ceremony of Centre for Exercise Science and Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University (English only)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Speech by PSCST at opening ceremony of Centre for Exercise Science and Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University (English only)
Dr Wong (Chairman of the Council and the Court of HKBU, Dr Kennedy Wong), Professor Wai (President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU, Professor Alex Wai), Professor Pigozzi (President of the International Federation of Sports Medicine, Professor Fabio Pigozzi), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen:
Good morning.
I am very happy to join you all today at the opening ceremony of the Centre for Exercise Science and Medicine at the Hong Kong Baptist University.
Sports development in Hong Kong has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, which is evident in athletes’ outstanding achievements. Our elite athletes brought home a record of two golds and two bronzes at the Paris Olympic Games in 2024, and set another record by capturing 19 medals at the 15th National Games last year. Such triumphs not only speak for the talent and strength of our athletes, but also demonstrates the contributions of our sports medicine and sports science professionals.
The Government has shown continuous support in the development of sports medicine and sports science, which is essential to elite sports development in Hong Kong.
The Government and the Hong Kong Jockey Club jointly committed $300 million to launch the Sports Science and Research Funding Scheme in 2022, which aims to enhance athletes’ competitiveness in major international games. As of today, a total of 31 research projects have been approved with the funding amount reaching $198 million. The Hong Kong Baptist University has taken part in one of these projects on monitoring athletes’ health, the results of which have been applied to support athletes’ training. The Hong Kong Sports Institute will continue to explore more research projects with research institutes to further enhance the training effectiveness of our elite athletes.
The opening of the Centre for Exercise Science and Medicine today represents an important milestone in the development of sports medicine and sports science in Hong Kong. As the first collaborating centre of the International Federation of Sports Medicine in Hong Kong, it is expected to foster exchanges between the sports medicine and sports science community in Hong Kong and that around the world.
I would like to express my gratitude to the Hong Kong Baptist University for your long-standing commitment to and support in nurturing sports talents over the years. With the establishment of this new Centre, I am confident that the University will continue to contribute to the excellence of our athletes, advance research in sports medicine and sports science, and further enhance professionalism in the wider sports community.
Congratulations again to the Hong Kong Baptist University. May this Centre serve as a platform where academic excellence and commitment to sports continue to flourish.
Thank you.
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Labour Department to hold briefing for employers of foreign domestic helpers
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4
The Labour Department (LD) will hold a briefing on the employment of foreign domestic helpers (FDHs) on May 20 (Wednesday), at 7pm at the Hall of Moreton Terrace Activities Centre, 20 Tung Lo Wan Drive, Causeway Bay. Enrolment is now open.
The briefing will provide an overview of the employment rights and obligations of employers of FDHs. A representative from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data will also speak on the protection of personal data privacy for employers and FDHs. Employers of FDHs, especially first-time employers, are welcome to attend.
The briefing will be conducted in Cantonese, and admission is free. Interested parties may register online at the LD’s dedicated FDH Portal (www.fdh.labour.gov.hk), or download the enrolment form (www.fdh.labour.gov.hk/res/pdf/Enrolment_Form_ER.pdf) and submit it by email (fdh-enquiry@labour.gov.hk) or by fax (3101 0604). The deadline for enrolment is May 18 (Monday). The quota will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. For enquiries, please contact the LD at 3582 8995.
Tenderers invited to apply for prequalification for “Design, Build and Operate Yuen Long South Effluent Polishing Plant”
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4
The Drainage Services Department (DSD) today (April 17) gazetted a notice to invite interested tenderers for the contract “Design, Build and Operate Yuen Long South Effluent Polishing Plant” (Contract No. DC/2026/03) to apply for prequalification. The closing time for the prequalification application is noon on June 12, 2026.
The scope of works under the contract comprises the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the proposed Yuen Long South Effluent Polishing Plant (YLSEPP) with a sewage treatment capacity of 65 000 cubic metres per day (in average dry weather flow). The contract is scheduled to commence in August 2027. In addition to the design and construction works, the contract includes the operation and maintenance of the YLSEPP for a period of 10 years (extendable by five years at most).
The Government intends to prequalify no more than five applicants as prequalified tenderers. They would then be invited to join the tender exercise tentatively scheduled to be held in September 2026. Applications will be considered in accordance with the selection criteria and the marking scheme as set out in the prequalification documents.
The DSD has commissioned Arup – Binnies Joint Venture as the project’s engineering consultant. Interested contractors may obtain the prequalification documents from the office of the consultant at Level 5, Festival Walk, 80 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong.
Details of the notice are available on the DSD website (www.dsd.gov.hk/EN/Tender_Notices/Current_Tenders/index.html). For enquiries, please contact the person-in-charge of the consultant, Dr Simon Tsang (tel: 2268 3595; fax: 2268 3953, email: arupylsepp@arup.com), during office hours.
Décès Son Excellence Ratu Epeli Nailatikau
Source: Gouvernement de la Nouvelle-Caledonie
Le gouvernement de la Nouvelle-Calédonie a appris avec une profonde tristesse le décès de Son Excellence Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, à l’âge de 84 ans.
Au moment où le peuple fidjien enterre un des siens, le gouvernement de la Nouvelle-Calédonie adresse ses sincères condoléances au peuple fidjien, à sa famille ainsi qu’à l’ensemble des autorités de la République des Fidji.
Soldat, homme d’État et serviteur dévoué de son pays, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau a consacré sa vie au service de la nation fidjienne. Il a notamment atteint le grade de général de brigade et dirigé les forces militaires royales fidjiennes de 1982 à 1987, avant de poursuivre un parcours remarquable dans la vie publique en exerçant les fonctions de ministre des Affaires étrangères, ministre des Affaires autochtones, président du Parlement, puis Président de la République des Fidji de 2009 à 2015.
Son engagement constant en faveur de l’unité, du dialogue et de la stabilité a profondément marqué son pays.
Ratu Epeli Nailatikau a également joué un rôle important dans la mise en place de la riposte au VIH dans le Pacifique. Ses efforts pour lutter contre la stigmatisation et promouvoir des approches communautaires ont eu un impact durable dans la lutte contre le VIH dans la région.
La Nouvelle-Calédonie tient également à rappeler la solidité des liens d’amitié et de coopération qui l’unissent aux Fidji. Ces relations, fondées sur le respect mutuel, les échanges culturels, économiques et régionaux, ainsi que sur une vision commune du développement du Pacifique, constituent un socle précieux.
En ces moments de deuil et de recueillement, la Nouvelle-Calédonie se tient aux côtés du peuple fidjien et partage sa peine.
Mong Kok fair to offer 1,600 jobs
Source: Hong Kong Information Services
The Labour Department will host the “Embarking on a New Journey” Industry-based Job Fair at MacPherson Stadium in Mong Kok on April 21, offering more than 1,600 vacancies.
Over 30 recruiting organisations from the catering, retail, construction and property management industries will conduct on-site recruitment.
A wide range of positions will be available, including shop managers, sales associates, cooks, security guards, site agents, engineers and electricians.
Full-time jobs account for around 80% of the openings. Most vacancies offer monthly salaries ranging from $12,000 to $22,000. About 96% of the roles require an education level of Secondary Seven or below, while 38% are open to those without relevant work experience.
The fair will run from 11am to 5.30pm at 1/F, MacPherson Stadium, 38 Nelson Street, Mong Kok. Admission is free, with the last entry at 5pm.
Officials conclude Beijing visit
Source: Hong Kong Information Services
The Chief Secretary, Financial Secretary and Secretary for Constitutional & Mainland Affairs today met central authorities in Beijing to discuss Hong Kong’s integration into national development.
Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki, Financial Secretary Paul Chan and Secretary for Constitutional & Mainland Affairs Janice Tse met CPC Central Committee Hong Kong & Macao Work Office Director and State Council Hong Kong & Macao Affairs Office Director Xia Baolong this morning.
During the meeting, the officials exchanged views on how the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government can proactively align with the National 15th Five-Year Plan to better serve the country’s overall development.
CPC Central Committee Hong Kong & Macao Work Office and State Council Hong Kong & Macao Affairs Office Executive Deputy Director Xu Qifang, and Deputy Director Zhang Dongmei also attended the meeting.
The delegation concluded their visit and returned to Hong Kong in the afternoon.