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Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), as representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSAR Government), announced today (April 20) that a tender of 3-year RMB institutional Government Bonds (Bonds) through the re-opening of existing 5-year Government Bond issue 05GB2912002 under the Infrastructure Bond Programme will be held on April 23, 2026 (Thursday), for settlement on April 27, 2026 (Monday).
 
An additional amount of RMB1.0 billion of the outstanding 5-year Bonds (issue no. 05GB2912002) will be on offer. The Bonds will mature on December 10, 2029 and will carry interest at the rate of 2.37 per cent per annum payable semi-annually in arrear. The Indicative Pricings of the Bonds on April 20, 2026 are 102.64 with a semi-annualised yield of 1.620 per cent.
 
Tender is open only to Primary Dealers appointed under the Infrastructure Bond Programme. Anyone wishing to apply for the Bonds on offer can do so through any of the Primary Dealers on the latest published list, which can be obtained from the Hong Kong Government Bonds website at www.hkgb.gov.hk. Each tender must be for an amount of RMB50,000 or integral multiples thereof.
 
Tender results will be published on the HKMA’s website, the Hong Kong Government Bonds website, Bloomberg (GBHK ) and Refinitiv (IBPGSBPINDEX). The publication time is expected to be no later than 3pm on the tender day.
 
HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds Tender Information

Tender information of 3-year RMB HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds:
 

Issue Number	:	05GB2912002
Stock Code	:	84596 (HKGB2.37 2912-R)
Tender Date and Time	:	April 23, 2026 (Thursday) 9.30 am to 10.30 am
Issue and Settlement Date	:	April 27, 2026 (Monday)
Amount on Offer	:	RMB1.0 billion
Maturity	:	3 years
Remaining maturity	:	Approximately 3.62 years
Maturity Date	:	December 10, 2029 (Monday)
Interest Rate	:	2.37 per cent p.a. payable semi-annually in arrear
Interest Payment Dates	:	June 9 and December 9 in each year, commencing on the Issue Date up to and including the Maturity Date, subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of the Institutional Issuances Information Memorandum of the Infrastructure Bond Programme and Government Sustainable Bond Programme (Information Memorandum) published on the Hong Kong Government Bonds website.
Method of Tender	:	Competitive tender
Tender Amount	:	Each competitive tender must be for an amount of RMB50,000 or integral multiples thereof. Any tender applications for the Bonds must be submitted through a Primary Dealer on the latest published list. The accrued interest to be paid by successful bidders on the issue date (April 27, 2026) for the tender amount is RMB451.27 per minimum denomination of RMB50,000. (The accrued interest to be paid for tender amount exceeding RMB50,000 may not be exactly equal to the figures calculated from the accrued interest per minimum denomination of RMB50,000 due to rounding).
Other Details	:	Please see the Information Memorandum available on the Hong Kong Government Bonds website or approach Primary Dealers.
Expected commencement date of dealing on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited	:	The tender amount is fully fungible with the existing 05GB2912002 (Stock code: 84596) listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.
Use of Proceeds	:	The Bonds will be issued under the institutional part of the Infrastructure Bond Programme. Proceeds will be invested in infrastructure projects in accordance with the Infrastructure Bond Framework published on the Hong Kong Government Bonds website.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), as representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSAR Government), announced today (April 20) that a tender of 15-year HKD institutional Government Bonds (Bonds) through the re-opening of existing 15-year Government Bond issue 15GB3912001 under the Infrastructure Bond Programme will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, for settlement on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
 
An additional amount of HK$1.0 billion of the outstanding 15-year Bonds (issue no. 15GB3912001) will be on offer. The Bonds will mature on December 5, 2039 and will carry interest at the rate of 3.75 per cent per annum payable semi-annually in arrear. The Indicative Pricings of the Bonds on April 20, 2026 are 106.35 with an annualised yield of 3.197 per cent.
 
Tender is open only to Primary Dealers appointed under the Infrastructure Bond Programme. Anyone wishing to apply for the Bonds on offer can do so through any of the Primary Dealers on the latest published list, which can be obtained from the Hong Kong Government Bonds website at www.hkgb.gov.hk. Each tender must be for an amount of HK$50,000 or integral multiples thereof.
 
Tender results will be published on the HKMA’s website, the Hong Kong Government Bonds website, Bloomberg (GBHK ) and Refinitiv (IBPGSBPINDEX). The publication time is expected to be no later than 3pm on the tender day.
 
HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds Tender Information

Tender information of 15-year HKD HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds:
 

Issue Number	:	15GB3912001
Stock Code	:	4287 (HKGB 3.75 3912)
Tender Date and Time	:	Wednesday, April 22, 2026 9.30am to 10.30am
Issue and Settlement Date	:	Thursday, April 23, 2026
Amount on Offer	:	HK$1.0 billion
Maturity	:	15 years
Remaining maturity	:	Approximately 13.63 years
Maturity Date	:	Monday, December 5, 2039
Interest Rate	:	3.75 per cent p.a. payable semi-annually in arrear
Interest Payment Dates	:	June 5 and December 5 in each year, commencing on the Issue Date up to and including the Maturity Date, subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of the Institutional Issuances Information Memorandum of the Infrastructure Bond Programme and Government Sustainable Bond Programme (Information Memorandum) published on the Hong Kong Government Bonds website.
Method of Tender	:	Competitive tender
Tender Amount	:	Each competitive tender must be for an amount of HK$50,000 or integral multiples thereof. Any tender applications for the Bonds must be submitted through a Primary Dealer on the latest published list. The accrued interest to be paid by successful bidders on the issue date (April 23, 2026) for the tender amount is HK$714.04 per minimum denomination of HK$50,000. (The accrued interest to be paid for tender amount exceeding HK$50,000 may not be exactly equal to the figures calculated from the accrued interest per minimum denomination of HK$50,000 due to rounding).
Other Details	:	Please see the Information Memorandum available on the Hong Kong Government Bonds website or approach Primary Dealers.
Expected commencement date of dealing on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited	:	The tender amount is fully fungible with the existing 15GB3912001 (Stock code: 4287) listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.
Use of Proceeds	:	The Bonds will be issued under the institutional part of the Infrastructure Bond Programme. Proceeds will be invested in infrastructure projects in accordance with the Infrastructure Bond Framework published on the Hong Kong Government Bonds website.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

​The Registry of Trade Unions (RTU) of the Labour Department organised the Seminar on National Security for Trade Unions (the Seminar) today (April 18) to enhance the awareness and sense of responsibility of trade unions in safeguarding national security. The Seminar featured exchanges of measures taken by the labour sector to safeguard national security, contributing to the security and development of the country and Hong Kong. Co-organised by the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions and the Federation of Hong Kong and Kowloon Labour Unions, the Seminar attracted around 420 participants on-site and online.

The Seminar was officiated by the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun. In his opening remarks, Mr Sun said that the successful conclusion of the eighth-term Legislative Council (LegCo) General Election last year, which fully implemented the principle of “patriots administering Hong Kong” and faithfully upheld the principle of “one country, two systems”, was a crucial realisation of strengthening the national security shield. The voter turnout rate in the functional constituency of the labour sector was nearly 90 per cent, fully reflecting the proactiveness of the labour sector in safeguarding the country and home. As this year marks the beginning of the National 15th Five-Year Plan, it is incumbent upon all sectors of the community to consider and act on how Hong Kong can make full use of its strengths to serve the country’s needs and further integrate into the overall national development. He encouraged the labour sector to seize the opportunities from the National 15th Five-Year Plan, and help contribute Hong Kong’s strengths to the country’s development. 

Mr Sun added that apart from the establishment of solid institutional safeguards, every individual and institution must also have the commitment to national security. The National 15th Five-Year Plan clearly states the need to strengthen national security education and fortify the defensive line in people. According to the Hong Kong National Security Law, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) shall promote national security education through social organisations, including trade unions, to raise the awareness of national security and law-abidingness among Hong Kong residents. He called on the labour sector’s concerted efforts to safeguard national security.

At the Seminar, the President of the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions and LegCo Member, Mr Stanley Ng, and the Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong and Kowloon Labour Unions and LegCo Member, Mr Lam Chun-sing, shared their insights on the labour sector’s role in safeguarding national security.

 The Seminar featured two keynote presentations, including a succinct exposition on how Hong Kong safeguards national security by the former Vice-chairperson of the HKSAR Basic Law Committee of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress and former Secretary for Justice, Dr Elsie Leung, who also shared her valuable insights on national security; and a brief overview on the newly amended Trade Unions Ordinance by the Registrar of Trade Unions, Miss Christine But.

Moreover, the Seminar included a panel discussion session in which four guests, namely, Mr Ng; the General Secretary of the Federation of Hong Kong and Kowloon Labour Unions and LegCo Member, Mr Chau Siu-chung; the President of the Hong Kong Chinese Civil Servants’ Association, Mr Tsoi Koon-lung; and the Chairman of the Hong Kong Civil Servants General Union, Mr Fung Chuen-chung, shared the measures and practical experiences of labour organisations and trade unions in promoting national security education.

The RTU will continue to collaborate with labour organisations and trade unions to promote national security education.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

A 52-year-old man was sentenced to three months’ imprisonment with a fine of $1,000 by the Fanling Magistrates’ Courts today (April 18) for importing duty-not-paid cigarettes using a cross-boundary private car, in contravention of the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance (DCO).

Through risk assessment and intelligence analysis, Hong Kong Customs intercepted an inbound private car at the Shenzhen Bay Control Point yesterday (April 17). Upon inspection, Customs officers seized a total of 8 520 sticks of duty-not-paid cigarettes inside the front bumper of the private car. The 52-year-old male driver was subsequently arrested. The estimated market value of the cigarettes seized in the case was about $42,000, and the duty potential was about $28,000.

Customs welcomes the sentence. The custodial sentence has imposed a considerable deterrent effect and reflects the seriousness of the offences.

Customs reminds members of the public that under the DCO, cigarettes are dutiable goods to which the DCO applies. Any person who imports, deals with, possesses, sells or buys illicit cigarettes commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $2 million and imprisonment for seven years.

Members of the public may report any suspected illicit cigarette activities to Customs’ 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

     The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in San Francisco (HKETO San Francisco) welcomed the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) Nexus Ensemble by hosting a Hong Kong Cultural Evening series in Seattle (March 31, Seattle time), San Francisco (April 2, San Francisco time), and Los Angeles (April 6, Los Angeles time). The Nexus Ensemble’s West Coast debut was part of a cultural exchange tour aimed at strengthening cultural ties between Hong Kong and the United States (US).

     The HKAPA Nexus Ensemble is a chamber ensemble formed this year, bringing together outstanding students and alumni of the Academy. The ensemble takes its name from the word “nexus” – a point of connection between musicians, musical traditions, and cultures. The current edition consists of six members including string musicians and coaches.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     The Civil Aid Service (CAS) held the Passing-out Parade for the 92nd Recruits and 14th Tactical Force Secondment Scheme at its headquarters today (April 19). The parade was reviewed by the Director of Health, Dr Ronald Lam.
 
     Speaking at the Parade, Dr Lam said that the Department of Health (DH) has maintained close co-operation with the CAS over the years. Reflecting on history, from severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and human swine influenza to COVID-19, the CAS has provided crucial support in managing quarantine and isolation centres. Last November, the Centre for Health Protection of the DH, along with the CAS and multiple government departments, conducted a public health exercise codenamed “Amethyst” to test the response capabilities in handling Ebola cases and to strengthen interdepartmental arrangements and co-ordination. These exercises and preventive measures are key to enhancing overall epidemic prevention capabilities and ensuring a swift and orderly response in the event of a major infectious disease outbreak.
 
     He said that from a public health perspective, comprehensive emergency preparedness directly affects the lives and health of citizens. The professional training received by CAS members in first aid, search and rescue, crisis management, and epidemic prevention support enables them to take immediate emergency actions at incident scenes. At the community level, they also assist in promoting disaster prevention and health awareness, enhancing the overall resilience of the population. It is this professionalism and selfless dedication that form the solid foundation of urban safety and health, he said.
 
     During the ceremony, Dr Lam presented awards to outstanding recruits. The graduates staged demonstrations of vegetation firefighting and rescue techniques, showcasing the outcomes of their training.
 
     A total of 72 recruits and 50 officers and members from the Tactical Force Secondment Scheme participated in the passing-out parade, with many graduates coming from diverse backgrounds. The CAS Recruit Training Certificate Programme has been recognised under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework as meeting the accreditation standards at Level 3 by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications. Graduates will be awarded the Certificate in Auxiliary Forces Basic Training (Civil Defence), and will apply their acquired knowledge and skills to serve society.
   
     Recruitment of CAS officers and members is open for application throughout the year. Recruitment details and application forms are available on the CAS website (www.cas.gov.hk/eng/adult_recruitment.html).

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region