Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Ready-to-eat raw oyster sample detected with excessive E. coliBrand name: American Pearl
Place of origin: US
Importer: Caves Asia Company Limited
Date of harvesting: September 14, 2026
“The CFS collected the above-mentioned sample at the import level for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that the most probable number of E. coli in the sample was at a level of 790 per 100 grams. According to the Microbiological Guidelines for Food, if the most probable number of E. coli in live or raw bivalve molluscs intended for direct consumption exceeds the level of 700 per 100g, the sample is considered unsatisfactory,” a spokesman for the CFS said.Issued at HKT 20:00
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CHP investigates probable case of botulism
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
CHP investigates probable case of botulism
Epidemiological investigations are still ongoing.
In Hong Kong, botulinum toxin injections should only be performed by a locally registered doctor. Customers should verify the doctor’s full name against the list of registered doctors
Due to weakening of associated muscles and the fact that botulinum toxin may spread and affect other areas beyond the injection site, affected patients may experience drooping eyelids, double or blurred vision, problems with chewing, hoarseness, or even difficulty swallowing, speaking or breathing, which may happen hours, days or weeks after the injection. The public may visit the DH’s webpage on the differentiation between medical procedures and beauty servicesIssued at HKT 19:45
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Siobhan Haughey grabs HK’s 2nd gold
Source: Hong Kong Information Services
Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Rosanna Law today congratulated swimmer Siobhan Haughey on winning another gold medal for the Hong Kong, China Delegation in the Women’s 200m Freestyle at the 20th Asian Games.
“Siobhan has demonstrated extraordinary strength, successfully defending her title and bringing glory to Hong Kong, making all Hong Kong citizens thrilled,” Miss Law said.
She also congratulated other athletes who won medals in various events today.
Noting that swimmer Ian Ho won a silver medal in Men’s 50m Freestyle, Miss Law said he showed tremendous fighting spirit.
Triathletes Cade Wright, Oscar Coggins, Bailee Brown and Robin Elg won a bronze medal in the mixed relay, marking the third consecutive medal for the delegation in this event at the Asian Games.
Miss Law noted that this was an encouraging result.
Additionally, karatekas Wong Cheuk-lee and Howard Hung both won bronze medals in the Women’s Kumite -68kg and the Men’s Individual Kata respectively.
Miss Law commended both of them for delivering outstanding performances and playing to their full potential.
The delegation won six medals today, including one by Wushu athlete Lydia Sham who bagged the first gold in Women’s Changquan.
RCEP working group hailed
Source: Hong Kong Information Services
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government welcomes the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)’s approval today of the establishment of an Accession Working Group (AWG) to start the accession process for respective applicant economies including Hong Kong.
Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Algernon Yau said today that the decision is a pivotal step forward in enlarging the membership of RCEP.
He added that Hong Kong will actively co-operate and take part in the AWG’s work, including the relevant accession negotiations with RCEP members, with a view to completing all the required procedures as soon as possible.
Mr Yau thanked in particular the Central People’s Government, including the Ministry of Commerce, for their strong and enduring support for Hong Kong’s early accession.
He also expressed appreciation to RCEP members, including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, for their support of the AWG’s establishment.
Mr Yau said the Hong Kong SAR Government will continue to work closely with the RCEP Support Unit, and maintain close liaison with all stakeholders of RCEP members to foster favourable conditions for Hong Kong’s early accession to RCEP.
The other applicant economies admitted to the AWG are Bangladesh, Chile and Sri Lanka.
Youth teams received by state leader
Source: Hong Kong Information Services
The “‘Salute to the National Flag’ Hong Kong & Macau Youth Flag-Raising Teams’ Beijing Visit Delegation”, led by Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki, was received today by Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council Ding Xuexiang at the Great Hall of the People.
Mr Chan expressed deep gratitude to Mr Ding for personally guiding the Hong Kong and Macau youths, and even more so to the nation for providing this valuable opportunity for students to take part in the solemn flag‑raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square and experience the historical culture and development achievements of the capital.
The Chief Secretary said this was a rare and profound patriotic education experience. During the solemn flag‑raising ceremony, students felt the dignity of the national flag and anthem up close, deepening their understanding of the symbolic meaning of the flag, as well as the national situation and development.
Through a rich itinerary of visits, the students also gained a genuine appreciation of the challenges and accomplishments of the nation’s journey from history to rejuvenation, further strengthening their national identity, their sense of national pride, affection for and sense of belonging to it.
Mr Chan emphasised that the trip was of great significance for promoting patriotic education in Hong Kong’s primary and secondary schools.
In addition to textbook learning, he explained, bringing students to the sites of national history and culture allows them to experience emotions firsthand and deepen their understanding through real stories, which greatly contributes to patriotic education.
Mr Chan said the delegation’s itinerary organically integrated national flag education, history education, cultural education and national development education, making patriotism more concrete, vivid and powerful in the hearts of students, guiding them to consciously safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, and aspiring to become a new generation that loves the country and Hong Kong, and is willing to take responsibility.
FS meets Beijing finance chiefs
Source: Hong Kong Information Services
Financial Secretary Paul Chan called on Minister of Finance Lan Fo’an in Beijing this morning to report on the arrangements for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Finance Ministers’ Meeting.
They also discussed economic and financial developments on the Mainland and in Hong Kong, as well as global economic and trade issues.
Mr Chan’s afternoon engagements involved a meeting with People’s Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng and Minister of the National Financial Regulatory Administration Ding Xiangqun, respectively.
Mr Chan had in-depth exchanges with the officials on issues including the economic and financial market developments in the country as well as the international community.
There were also discussions on further co-operation between the Mainland and Hong Kong in financial regulation and development.
Mr Chan also gave Mr Pan and Ms Ding a brief introduction to Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive’s 2026 Policy Address, highlighting the planning direction and objectives for consolidating and enhancing Hong Kong’s status as an international financial centre.
Haze Situation Update (21 September 2026)
Source: Government of Singapore
Air Quality Forecast
24-hr PSI Forecast: Moderate – Low Unhealthy
Health Advisory
Healthy persons: If 24-hr PSI is Moderate, normal activities. If 24-hr PSI is Unhealthy, reduce prolonged or strenuous outdoor physical exertion. If 1-hr PM2.5 is Normal (Band 1), normal activities. If 1-hr PM2.5 is Elevated (Band 2), reduce strenuous outdoor activity for the next hour.
Elderly, pregnant women & children: If 24-hr PSI is Moderate, normal activities. If 24-hr PSI is Unhealthy, minimise prolonged or strenuous outdoor physical exertion. If 1-hr PM2.5 is Normal (Band 1), normal activities. If 1-hr PM2.5 is Elevated (Band 2), avoid strenuous outdoor activity for the next hour.
Persons with chronic lung/heart disease: If 24-hr PSI is Moderate, normal activities. If PSI is Unhealthy, avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor physical exertion. If 1-hr PM2.5 is Normal (Band 1), normal activities. If 1-hr PM2.5 is Elevated (Band 2), avoid strenuous outdoor activity for the next hour.
Refer to the 1-hr PM2.5 for immediate activities, and the 24-hr PSI forecast to plan ahead.
Singapore, 21 September 2026 – Showers fell over many parts of Singapore in the afternoon today. As at 6pm, the 1-hr PM2.5 concentration readings were 20 – 33 µg/m3, in Band 1 (Normal), and the 24-hr PSI was 66 – 81, in the Moderate range.
Update on Hotspot and Haze Situation
2. Moderate to dense smoke plumes continue to be observed from fires in Kalimantan and southern Sumatra.
3. While some showers are forecast over the surrounding region, dry conditions are expected to continue in southeastern Sumatra and southwestern Kalimantan. With the prevailing winds forecast to continue blowing from the southeast, there remains a risk of smoke haze affecting Singapore. The 24-hr PSI for Singapore is forecast to be in the Moderate – Low Unhealthy range.
Activity Guidelines
4. The health impact of haze is dependent on one’s health status, the PSI level, and the length and intensity of outdoor activity. For immediate outdoor activities, please check the 1-hr PM2.5 concentration readings and personal guide. Use the 24-hr PSI forecast and corresponding health advisories for planning next day outdoor activities.
5. For updates, visit our haze microsite (www.haze.gov.sg), the NEA website (www.nea.gov.sg), MSS website (www.weather.gov.sg), mobile app (myENV) or follow us on NEA Facebook (www.facebook.com/NEASingapore). For information on the distribution of hotspots detected over the past fortnight in the region, please refer to the ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC) website at http://asmc.asean.org.
Areas with lighter smoke haze are not indicated as they cannot be clearly discerned from satellite imagery. The full extent of the hotspot and smoke haze situation could not be determined due to extensive cloud cover.
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FEHD releases first batch of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in September
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
FEHD releases first batch of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in September
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