Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Speech by SEE at thematic session one of APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting in Beijing (English only) (with photo)
Good morning, Chair and fellow colleagues.
As a vibrant metropolis and a leading international financial centre, Hong Kong, China attaches great importance to ensuring a safe, reliable and affordable energy supply to sustain its economic activity and daily operation.
Hong Kong, China is a small and mountainous city with no local energy resources. Apart from a small amount of renewable energy, Hong Kong must rely on imported fuels. The two power companies of Hong Kong, China import fuel from diverse sources globally and maintain a stable energy supply.
Hong Kong, China’s electricity market is regulated through the Scheme of Control Agreements (the Agreements) signed between the Government and the two power companies. The Agreements set out the obligations of the power companies, and the framework for the Government to monitor the companies’ financial, technical and environmental performances. Under this framework, Hong Kong, China enjoys one of the most reliable energy supplies in the world
To protect electricity consumers, the Government of Hong Kong, China examines the tariff proposal of the power companies through an annual tariff review. Our electricity tariff is generally affordable. In general, the spending of households on electricity bills only account for about 2 per cent of their expenditure. In response to the rising fuel prices due to the recent geopolitical uncertainty, the power companies are putting in place energy-saving rebates and concessionary tariff schemes to assist the underprivileged, and drive behavioral changes in energy saving.
The Government also requires the power companies to provide support measures to NGOs (non-governmental organisations), elderlies and the disabled through a Community Energy Saving Fund. These measures ensure that energy is accessible and affordable to all segments of society.
As a coastal city with hundreds of outlying islands, Hong Kong, China is committed to ensuring universal energy access, leaving no one behind. The power company is rolling out pilot renewable energy schemes to provide supply to a remote island off the electricity grid.
Hong Kong, China will continue to explore new energy solutions in accordance with the city’s long-term development needs, with a view to maintaining a stable and safe energy supply and contributing to the sustainable development of the APEC region.
Thank you.
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“TRI-ART!ON” Concert opens Asia+ Festival with cross-border band music fusion
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
“TRI-ART!ON” Concert opens Asia+ Festival with cross-border band music fusion
Carl Wong, curator and music director of the Concert, will lead a host band formed by local musicians including drummer Jun Kung, vocalist Jan Curious, guitarist Jason Kui, multi-instrumentalist Danny Yau, and keyboardist Frankie Yip.
The “TRI-ART!ON” line-up also includes Uuhai, a Mongolian heavy metal band making its Hong Kong debut and known for incorporating traditional Mongolian instruments such as the horsehead fiddle as well as Khoomei (throat singing) into contemporary metal sounds. KARDI, an emerging Korean rock band, pairs the traditional geomungo with K-rock female vocals to deliver a distinctive rock style. KIKI, a Thai indie band, creates a chill vibe of the modern city with buoyant electronic grooves and dreamy textures. Together, these four bands will move between traditions and the contemporary on stage, displaying the various dimensions of sound to present a cross-regional and cross-genre pop music performance.
The “TRI-ART!ON” Concert will be staged at 7.45pm on September 23 and 24 at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Grand Theatre. Tickets priced at $380, $480, $580, $650 and $720 are available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk
Presented by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the Asia+ Festival is held annually from September to November. Themed “Traditions Recast”, this year’s festival brings together over 30 countries and regions, and presents more than 100 performances and related activities, showcasing the artistic essence of Asia and countries and regions along the Belt and Road. For programme enquiries and ticketing concessions, please call 2370 1044 or visit www.asiaplus.gov.hkIssued at HKT 11:00
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Proposed land resumption for URA development project at Ma Tau Wai Road/Lok Shan Road, Kowloon City, gazetted
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4
The Lands Department (LandsD) today (September 11) announced the proposal for resumption of land for the implementation of the development project by the Urban Renewal Authority at Ma Tau Wai Road/Lok Shan Road, Kowloon City, under the Lands Resumption Ordinance (Chapter 124).
The proposal involves the resumption of 16 private lots with an area of about 1 350 square metres. Details were published in the notice gazetted today. The notice is affixed in a conspicuous place on or near the land proposed to be resumed. A copy of the notice and resumption plan are also available on the LandsD’s website (www.landsd.gov.hk/en/resources/gov-notices/acq.html). Members of the public may also inspect the above-mentioned documents at the following government offices during office hours:
- Central and Western Home Affairs Enquiry Centre, G/F, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong;
- Kowloon City Home Affairs Enquiry Centre, LG/F, Kowloon City Government Offices, 42 Bailey Street, Hung Hom, Kowloon; and
- District Lands Office, Kowloon West, 4/F, South Tower, West Kowloon Government Offices, 11 Hoi Ting Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon.
The owner, occupier of the land or any person having any right in relation to the land to be resumed, who wishes to object to the proposed resumption, is required to submit a written objection to the Director of Lands. The written objection must sufficiently identify the aforementioned identity of the objector and describe how the objector will be affected by the proposal. Objectors are requested to provide contact details and deliver written objections to the Director of Lands on or before November 10, via one of the following means:
- by post or by hand to the Urban Renewal Section, Lands Department, 15/F, China Insurance Group Building, 141 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong;
- by fax to 2834 0716; or
- by email to KC-020@landsd.gov.hk.
TD invites interested and eligible parties to submit proposals for operating Rehabus Feeder Services
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
TD invites interested and eligible parties to submit proposals for operating Rehabus Feeder Services
A spokesman for the TD said that the Rehabus Feeder Services provide special transport services for persons with disabilities who have difficulty using conventional public transport, enabling them to attend medical appointments and take part in social, recreational and leisure activities, thereby facilitating their integration into the community. Regarding the “Invitation for Proposals” (IFP) for operating the Rehabus Feeder Services, the TD invites interested and eligible parties to submit proposals for improving the Rehabus Feeder Services, such as rationalisation proposals for the Feeder Services, enhancement of fleet management, improvement to passenger facilities and customer services, with a view to providing better services for people in need.
Interested and eligible parties can obtain the full set of IFP documents including service specifications, assessment criteria and the prescribed form during office hours (9am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm, Mondays to Fridays, except public holidays) from the Disabled Transport Section, Transport Department, 11/F, South Tower, West Kowloon Government Offices, 11 Hoi Ting Road, Yau Ma Tei, or via email (disabledtransport@td.gov.hk
The proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with “Application for the Provision of the Rehabus Feeder Services” and must be submitted to the TD at the aforesaid address at or before noon on October 9, 2026 (Friday). Late submissions will not be considered.Issued at HKT 12:00
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Proposed road works at Ma Tau Wai Road and Lok Shan Road in To Kwa Wan gazetted
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4
The Government gazetted today (September 11) the proposed road works at Ma Tau Wai Road and Lok Shan Road in To Kwa Wan to facilitate a redevelopment project of the Urban Renewal Authority.
Details of the proposal are set out in the Annex. The plan and scheme of the works are available for public inspection at the following government offices during office hours:
Central and Western Home Affairs Enquiry Centre,
G/F, Harbour Building,
38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong
Kowloon City Home Affairs Enquiry Centre,
LG/F, Kowloon City Government Offices,
42 Bailey Street, Hung Hom, Kowloon
District Lands Office, Kowloon West,
4/F, South Tower, West Kowloon Government Offices,
11 Hoi Ting Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon
The gazette notice, scheme, plan and location plan are available at www.tlb.gov.hk/eng/publications/transport/gazette/gazette.html.
Any person who wishes to object to the works or the use, or both, is required to address to the Secretary for Transport and Logistics an objection in writing, which can be submitted via the following means:
- By post or by hand to the Transport and Logistics Bureau’s Drop-in Box No. 6 located at the entrance on 2/F, East Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong. The box is available for use between 8am and 7pm from Monday to Friday (except public holidays);
- By fax to 2868 4643; or
- By email to gazettetlb@tlb.gov.hk.
A notice of objection should describe the objector’s interest and the manner in which he or she alleges that he or she will be affected by the works or the use. Objectors are requested to provide contact details to facilitate communication. A notice of objection should be delivered to the Secretary for Transport and Logistics not later than November 10, 2026.
Tenders invited for Provision of Universal Accessibility Facilities at Footbridges, Elevated Walkways and Subways (Package 10) – Site Readiness Preparation
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4
The Highways Department (HyD) today (September 11) invited tenders for the Provision of Universal Accessibility Facilities at Footbridges, Elevated Walkways and Subways (Package 10) – Site Readiness Preparation (Contract No. HY/2026/06).
The works are scheduled to commence in December 2026 and will take about 48 months to complete. The works mainly involve the carrying out of site investigation, utility diversion and associated works for the site readiness preparation works for the provision of universal accessibility facilities at footbridges, elevated walkways and subways (Package 10).
Interested tenderers must download the tender forms and other particulars from the Electronic Tendering System for works contracts (e-TS(WC)).
The invitation to tender was gazetted today. Tenderers shall submit completed tenders in electronic format via e-TS(WC). Submission of tenders will close at noon on October 23, 2026 (Friday).
For enquiries, please contact Chief Engineer 5/Major Works, Major Works Project Management Office, HyD at 2762 3644.
United Nations Sanctions (Haiti) (Amendment) Regulation 2026 gazetted
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
United Nations Sanctions (Haiti) (Amendment) Regulation 2026 gazetted
“The Amendment Regulation amends the United Nations Sanctions (Haiti) Regulation to give effect to certain decisions relating to sanctions in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2794 in respect of Haiti,” a Government spokesman said.
The amendments renew the travel ban and financial sanctions, and further specify the time-limited arms embargo requirements.
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has long been implementing fully the sanctions imposed by the UNSC. The Amendment Regulation aims to give effect to the instructions by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for fulfilling the international obligations of the People’s Republic of China as a Member State of the United Nations.
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United Nations Sanctions (Yemen) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2026 gazetted
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
United Nations Sanctions (Yemen) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2026 gazetted
”The Amendment Regulation amends the United Nations Sanctions (Yemen) Regulation 2019 to give effect to certain decisions relating to sanctions in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2801 in respect of Yemen,” a Government spokesman said.
The amendments renew the financial sanctions and travel ban.
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has long been implementing fully the sanctions imposed by the UNSC. The Amendment Regulation aims to give effect to the instructions by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for fulfilling the international obligations of the People’s Republic of China as a Member State of the United Nations.
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Appointments to Expert Committee on Food Safety announced
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Appointments to Expert Committee on Food Safety announced———–
Professor Wang Wenxiong
Vice-Chairman
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Professor Wong Ka-hing
Local members
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Dr Chan Chi-keung
Dr Vicki Fong Lai-ying
Professor Lam Hon-ming
Dr Lam Wing-wo
Professor Margaret Tin Ip
Dr Leslie Wong Pak-yuen
Ms Bonnie Yau Man————————————–
Ms Joanne Chan Sheot-harn
Mr Steve J. Crossley
Professor Andreas Hensel
Professor Wu Yongning
Professor Ye Guibiao
Ex-officio members
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Representative of the Environment and Ecology Bureau
Representative of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department
Representative of the Department of Health
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Remarks by SLW and Director of Hong Kong Talent Engage at media session
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4
Following are the remarks by the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, and the Director of Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE), Mr Felix Chan, at a media session at Cyberport, after meeting with a delegation of global I&T (innovation and technology) talent this morning (September 11):
Reporter: The delegation is spending a week visiting across the GBA (Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area) and also Hong Kong. Can you let us know more about what are the key highlights? And what you hope for them to take away from this trip?
Secretary for Labour and Welfare: This is not just a tour in Hong Kong, but the tour covers the GBA as well. They went to Qianhai and Nansha, so they can see for themselves the latest environment and the opportunities for them to develop here in the GBA.
I just had a brief chat with some of the members. They are very impressed by what they saw, not just here in Hong Kong, but also in Nanshai and Qianhai. I am sure with this short tour, a lot of them will surely have the GBA in mind when they are planning for the future.
Reporter: How does this delegation visit mean to Hong Kong’s ambition to strengthen its aim to strengthen the position as an international talent hub? In your view, how can Hong Kong organisations attract more global talents and retain them to develop long-term careers here in Hong Kong? What can Hong Kong organsations learn from those European start-ups in terms of talent practices?
Secretary of Labour and Welfare: Thank you. Surely, Hong Kong is a talent hub right now, and we are drawing a lot of people with different backgrounds into Hong Kong. For this tour, it is a very special one because we are targeting the young people, they are very young entrepreneurs from Europe. We are doing it through a competition. The purpose is to create a close collaboration between Hong Kong and Europe, especially among the younger generations. This is the second edition of our attempt. It is much bigger than the last one we did last year. We are seeing a lot of very positive feedback, and we are seeing results out of it. Young people, of course, share a lot in common, but given their backgrounds and different education exposures, if we bring the young people here in Hong Kong and the GBA, with their counterparts from Europe, we are sure there will be a lot of cross-fertilisation of ideas. Each of them can learn from the other side of it. We believe the end result will be something very exciting and we look forward to it. Of course, looking ahead, given the success we had this year and last time, we are going to do it more in the future. Maybe Felix can supplement a bit more about the tour and the competition.
Director of Hong Kong Talent Engage: For the competition this time, we have 20 participants from EuroTech Federation and from across Europe. And they are basically focusing on four priority sectors covering AI and robotics, health tech, fintech, and also on the different kinds of smart city arrangement. These four key sectors are also the priority sectors for Hong Kong to develop itself as an international innovation and technology hub. That is the reason why we actually have arranged this tour.
Before, in Munich, based on the opportunities in Hong Kong and the GBA, they have already proposed different business cases, so this is the time for them to turn their vision into reality. For the HKTE office, we are working very closely with the three innovation parks in Hong Kong and also with different departments across the Government, and also with our industry partners together. So, in the future, whether we are talking about attracting talent, recruiting talent or also talking about promoting Hong Kong with the GBA, the entire technical system will work very closely together and follow up with these delegates in the future.
Reporter: Will the government cap the number of migrants coming in through the various talent schemes? Also, besides newspaper reports, there is also a call from the DAB (Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong) about shifting the Top Talent Pass Scheme toward an industry-driven model, like prioritising sectors like I&T. How does the Government plan to adjust these talent policies? Will we see more targeted quotas specified or designated for sector-specific industries?
Secretary for Labour and Welfare: Thank you. Over the years, we have made quite a success through the various talent schemes we have put in place. Broadly, talent schemes here in Hong Kong can be divided into two categories. One is work-related. First of all, you have to have a job, and your application is processed by your employer. For this group of talent, you can rest assured they are needed by us because there are jobs waiting for them to be filled. The second one is talent-specific. It is based on talented individuals – either that they are earning a lot of money or that they are graduating from the top universities all over the world. Again, they are coming here to Hong Kong for their own career development, and also for Hong Kong’s economic development. It is through the visa renewal that we ensure that they have either a job or they have set up a company on their own. The more talent we have, the more they contribute to our economy, and the better it is for our community. Thank you very much.
(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the remarks.)