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HKPF holds Cyber Security Professional Awards 2025 presentation ceremony Speaking at the ceremony, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming, stated that with the rapid development of technology, cyber security is no longer merely an information technology issue, but a matter that directly affects social operations, economic development, and even national security. A stable, reliable, and highly resilient cyber security environment is essential to support the sustainable development of innovation and technology, smart cities, and the digital economy. Cyber security professionals are a vital force in helping Hong Kong advance steadily in this critical area.
Mr Chow added that this year marks the fifth CSPA presentation ceremony since its launch in 2016. The scheme has consistently maintained a strong commitment to excellence, bringing together experts from different industries to share experience, exchange knowledge, and strengthen cross-sector collaboration. It has helped raise Hong Kong’s overall cyber defense capability and professional standards. He expressed gratitude for the support and recognition the scheme has received from all sectors, and stressed that with continued collaboration among the Government, the industry, and professional community, Hong Kong’s cyber security development will continue to make solid progress.
The CSPA 2025 is led by the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau of the HKPF, with the Government Computer Emergency Response Team Hong Kong of the Digital Policy Office and the Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre of the Hong Kong Productivity Council as co-organisers. This year’s response was overwhelming, setting a new record with 219 nominations received from 140 organisations. Following assessment, 64 individual awards were presented to winners from various professional sectors, in recognition of their outstanding performance and continued contributions to cyber security.
In addition to individual awards, the CSPA 2025 also introduced four organisation‑award categories, with a total of 19 organisation awards presented. These included the Cyber Security Core Partner Award, Cyber Defence Strategy Collaboration Award, Cyber Security Excellence Contribution Award, and Cyber Security International Contribution Award, which commend organisations for their sustained commitment and tangible achievements in supporting law‑enforcement agencies, promoting public‑private collaboration, fostering cross‑sector and cross‑regional co-operation, and strengthening the overall resilience of Hong Kong’s cyber security defences.
The inauguration ceremony of the second‑term Cyber Security Action Task Force was also held today. First established in 2024 and led by the HKPF, the Task Force expanded its membership this year, bringing together a total of 12 leading local and international cyber security organisations. The new‑term Task Force will engage in swifter and deeper intelligence exchange and professional collaboration, alongside providing training, publicity collaboration and cyber security services. It will continually enhance Hong Kong’s joint defence capability against cyber threats and translate co-operative outcomes into greater overall cyber security resilience.
Officiating guests also included the Under Secretary for Security, Mr Michael Cheuk; the Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Ms Lillian Cheong; the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), Mr Yip Wan-lung; the Deputy Commissioner (Digital Infrastructure) of the Digital Policy Office, Mr Daniel Cheung; the Commissioner of Critical Infrastructure (Computer-system Security) of the Security Bureau, Mr Francis Chan; and the Chief Digital Officer of the Hong Kong Productivity Council, Mr Edmond Lai.
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FEHD releases fifth batch of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in January
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District Among the fifth batch of First Phase Gravidtrap Indexes covering three survey areas and Area Gravidtrap Indexes covering 17 survey areas in January, all were below 10 per cent.
The FEHD has so far released five batches of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in January 2026, covering 62 survey areas; most of the areas recorded 0 per cent, indicating that the distribution of Aedes albopictus mosquitoes was not extensive. 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 (DF). After reviewing the present DF and CF vector surveillance programme, the FEHD has expanded the coverage for monitoring Aedes albopictus mosquitoes starting from 2026. The number of survey areas set up in the community has been revised to 62, with some survey areas renamed. Additional gravidtraps will also be set up at different locations across the territory to strengthen the monitoring of the breeding of mosquitoes. Under the present surveillance mechanism, the FEHD has set up gravidtraps in 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
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Appointments to Standing Committee on Company Law Reform announced A spokesman for the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau said, “With the rich experience and professional knowledge of its members, the SCCLR provides valuable advice on the continuous enhancement of our company law, thereby further strengthening Hong Kong’s status as an international commercial and financial centre. We would like to express gratitude to the outgoing members, Mr Paul Chow Koon-ying, Ms Julianne Pearl Doe, Mr Jason Karas and Ms Tiffany Wong Wing-sze, for their contributions to the SCCLR.”
The SCCLR was set up in 1984. It advises the Financial Secretary on amendments to the Companies Ordinance and the Companies (Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance, as well as amendments to the Securities and Futures Ordinance on matters relating to corporate governance and shareholders’ protection, as and when necessary.
As from February 1, 2026, the membership list of the SCCLR will be as follows:
Mr Johnny Mok Shiu-luen, SC (Chairman) Mr Jack Chan Hoi Ms Ivy Cheung Wing-han Mr Keith Choy Chung-fai Ms Chui Hoi-yee Ms Loretta Fong Wan-huen Mr Dennis Ho Chiu-ping Ms Sabrina Ho Shuk-ying Ms Wendy Kam Mei-ha Mr Geoffrey Edward Kao Mr Ernest Lee Chun-ho Ms Janet Li Tze-yan Dr Stefan Lo Huoy-cheng Mr David John Simmonds Ms Flora Wang Fang Ms Wong Hau-yan Mr Yeo Boon-ann
Ex-officio Members ——————— Head of Listing Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
General Counsel Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Director, Legal Services Division Securities and Futures Commission
Registrar of Companies
Official Receiver
Deputy Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (Financial Services) Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau
Senior Assistant Law Officer (Civil Law) Department of Justice Issued at HKT 17:00
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (January 30) released the findings of its food safety report for last month. The results of about 6 600 food samples tested (including food items purchased online) were found to be satisfactory except for four unsatisfactory samples which were announced earlier. The overall satisfactory rate was 99.9 per cent.
A CFS spokesman said about 1 500 food samples were collected for microbiological tests, and about 5 100 samples were taken for chemical and radiation level tests.———————————————————-
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Tender for re-opening of 2-year RMB HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds to be held on February 5 An additional amount of RMB1.0 billion of the outstanding 2-year Bonds (issue no. 02GB2711001) will be on offer. The Bonds will mature on November 17, 2027 and will carry interest at the rate of 1.71 per cent per annum payable semi-annually in arrear. The Indicative Pricings of the Bonds on January 30, 2026 are 100.07 with a semi-annualised yield of 1.670 per cent.
Issue Number9.30am to 10.30amRemaining maturity:Approximately 1.77 yearsThe accrued interest to be paid by successful bidders on the issue date (February 9, 2026) for the tender amount is RMB196.77 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).the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong LimitedIssued at HKT 17:07
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The following is issued on behalf of the Chinese Medicine Council of Hong Kong (CMCHK):
In response to media enquiries regarding reports on the promotion of Chinese medicine practices, the CMCHK issued the following statement today (January 30):
The Chinese Medicine Practitioners Board (the Board) of the CMCHK is a statutory body established under the Chinese Medicine Ordinance (Cap. 549) (the Ordinance) and its primary function is to enforce and implement the regulatory measures for Chinese medicine practitioners (CMPs) stipulated in the Ordinance. To ensure high standards of practising conduct within the Chinese medicine profession, the Board has established the code of conduct for CMPs (CoP), which regulates CMPs’ conduct in areas including professional ethics, professional responsibility, professional conduct, practising rules, medical practice and practice advertising, enabling CMPs to meet the standards of the Chinese medicine profession.
The Board persistently maintains a high level of vigilance regarding cases involving the professional conduct of CMPs and has established stringent requirements for their professional ethics, including promotion activities. According to the provisions regarding practice promotion in the CoP, practice promotion refers to the adoption of various promotion measures to enhance the popularity of a CMP so as to gain benefits from his/her business, including the promotion of a CMP, his/her work or his/her practice, by himself/herself or others. The measures may include the provision of information to, and soliciting business from the public or patients. Any information provided by a CMP must be lawful, honest, truthful and not exaggerated. Such information must not solicit patients or solicit business, or arouse unjustifiable public concern or anxiety. Furthermore, it must not be used for commercial promotion of any medical or health-related products or services. The provisions of the CoP concerning an Internet website also apply to social media platforms.
The CoP also clearly stipulates that if a CMP who has any kind of financial or professional relationship with a health care organisation, including using the facilities of or accepting patients referred by the organisation, must exercise due diligence to ensure that the organisation does not advertise in contravention of the principles and rules applicable to individual CMPs, and to discontinue the relationship with an organisation in case of contravention. Regarding the issuance of receipts, the CoP stipulates that a CMP must not issue professional certificates which are untruthful or misleading.
The Board and its Disciplinary Committee of Chinese Medicine Practitioners (Disciplinary Committee) have consistently endeavored to prevent violations of practice promotion through public education and disciplinary procedures. In addition to regularly reminding all CMPs in Hong Kong of the relevant clauses for practice promotion through its newsletters (including last month’s issue), it follows up on each case in a rigorous manner in accordance with the procedures set forth in the subsidiary legislation of the Chinese Medicine Ordinance, the Chinese Medicine Practitioners (Discipline) Regulation, and the CoP.
Over the past five years, the Board and the Disciplinary Committee have investigated a total of 410 cases involving suspected violations of the CoP regarding practice promotion by CMPs. For substantiated allegations, the Disciplinary Committee issued advisory letters to CMPs involved in 365 cases after confirming that the irregularities had been rectified. Should a CMP fail to comply with the requirements of an advisory letter, the Board and the Disciplinary Committee will take further disciplinary action. If, during the course of handling a case, the Board or the Disciplinary Committee suspects that illegal activities are involved, the matter will be immediately referred to the law enforcement authorities for follow up.
Regarding the media report today alleging that online posts by certain individuals or organisations may have violated relevant provisions of the CoP, the Disciplinary Committee is investigating and taking appropriate follow-up actions.
The CMCHK urges members of the public to verify the qualifications of service providers before receiving Chinese medicine services. Members of the public should not blindly trust individuals without professional registration qualifications who claim to offer unique treatments. Since these individuals lack professional training and qualifications, the safety and efficacy of the “treatment” are not guaranteed, and it may even aggravate the condition or cause injuries. Moreover, if members of the public suffer injuries or encounter other problems after receiving the services provided by these individuals, they will not be able to file complaints and hold the individuals accountable for their professional responsibilities with the professional regulatory bodies. Members of the public who suspect that someone is practising without registration and/or unlawfully using the title of a registered healthcare professional should report the matter to the Police. The CMCHK and the Chinese Medicine Regulatory Office of the Department of Health will provide professional support to the Police as appropriate.
Regarding the names on the list of CMPs on the CMCHK website, the CMCHK registers them based on the information shown on the applicants’ identity documents. The Chinese names displayed on the website will be shown in either traditional or simplified Chinese characters according to the relevant documents.
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Tender for the re-opening of 10-year RMB HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds to be held on February 5 An additional amount of RMB1.25 billion of the outstanding 10-year Bonds (issue no. 10GB3505001) will be on offer. The Bonds will mature on May 15, 2035 and will carry interest at the rate of 2.29 per cent per annum payable semi-annually in arrear. The Indicative Pricings of the Bonds on January 30, 2026 are 101.27 with a semi-annualised yield of 2.138 per cent.
Issue Number9.30am to 10.30amThe accrued interest to be paid by successful bidders on the issue date (February 9, 2026) for the tender amount is RMB263.51 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).the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong LimitedIssued at HKT 17:07
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52 landlords of subdivided units under regulated tenancies convicted of contravening relevant statutory requirements The offences of these 52 landlords include (1) failing to submit a Notice of Tenancy (Form AR2) to the Commissioner of Rating and Valuation within 60 days after the term of the regulated tenancy commenced; (2) failing to produce copies of the bills and provide an account in writing when requiring the tenant to pay for the reimbursement of the apportioned water and/or electricity charges; and (3) requesting the tenant to pay money other than the types permitted under the Ordinance (including requiring the tenant to pay an amount of rent for the second-term tenancy exceeding the maximum amount of rent permitted under the Ordinance).
The RVD earlier discovered that the landlords failed to comply with the relevant requirements under the Ordinance. Upon a comprehensive investigation and evidence collection, the RVD prosecuted the landlords.
A spokesman for the RVD reiterated that SDU landlords must comply with the relevant requirements under the Ordinance, including prohibiting landlords from doing any act calculated to interfere with the peace or comfort of members of the tenant’s household, with the intention of causing the tenant to give up occupation of the SDU; or requiring the tenant to pay an amount of rent for the second-term tenancy exceeding the maximum amount of rent permitted under the Ordinance, and also reminded tenants of their rights under the Ordinance, including a four-year (i.e. two years plus two years) security of tenure. He also stressed that the RVD will continue to take resolute enforcement action against any contraventions of the Ordinance. Apart from following up on reported cases, the RVD has been adopting a multipronged approach to proactively identify, investigate and follow up on cases concerning landlords who are suspected of contravening the Ordinance. In particular, the RVD has been requiring landlords of regulated tenancies to provide information and reference documents of their tenancies for checking whether they have complied with the requirements of the Ordinance. If a landlord, without reasonable excuse, refuses to provide the relevant information or neglects the RVD’s request, the landlord commits an offence and is liable to a maximum fine at level 3 ($10,000) and to imprisonment for three months. Depending on the actual circumstances, and having regard to the information and evidence collected, the RVD will take appropriate actions on individual cases, including instigating prosecution against suspected contraventions of the Ordinance. In addition, the RVD has started a new round of publicity and education work to enhance public awareness about the key offences and penalties, emphasising that the RVD proactively checks whether landlords have committed the offences under the Ordinance. The RVD reminds that pursuant to the Ordinance, a regulated cycle of regulated tenancies is to comprise two consecutive regulated tenancies (i.e. the first-term tenancy and second-term tenancy) for an SDU, and the term of each regulated tenancy is two years. A tenant of a first-term tenancy for an SDU is entitled to be granted a second-term tenancy of the regulated cycle, thus enjoying a total of four years of security of tenure. The RVD has been issuing letters enclosing relevant information to the landlords and tenants concerned of regulated tenancies in batches, according to the expiry time of their first-term tenancies, to assist them in understanding the important matters pertaining to the second-term tenancy, and to remind them about the procedures that need to be followed about two months prior to the commencement of the purported second-term tenancy as well as their respective obligations and rights under the Ordinance. These landlords and tenants may also visit the dedicated page for the second-term tenancy on the RVD’s website (www.rvd.gov.hk/en/tenancy_matters/second_term_tenancy.html For enquiries related to regulated tenancies, please call the telephone hotline (2150 8303) or visit the RVD’s webpage (www.rvd.gov.hk/en/our_services/part_iva.htmlIssued at HKT 17:12
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
ITC and ICAC join efforts in combating fraud under Technology Voucher Programme On the joint efforts with the ICAC in combating fraud under the Technology Voucher Programme (TVP), an ITC spokesperson said, “The ITC and the Hong Kong Productivity Council, which serves as the Secretariat of the TVP, have long been rigorously reviewing the information submitted by applicants to ensure the eligibility of the applications and that the project deliverables conform to relevant requirements. The current case demonstrates the high level of vigilance perceived by members of the ITC and the Secretariat, who proactively reported the concerned cases to law enforcement agencies when there was suspicion during the vetting procedures, and worked hand in hand with the ICAC during the investigation process. With the assistance of the ITC and the Secretariat, the ICAC successfully cracked the case and brought the criminal syndicate to justice.”
The TVP was launched in 2016 to subsidise local enterprises/organisations in using technological services and solutions on a matching basis, to improve productivity, upgrade or transform their business processes. The Hong Kong Productivity Council serves as the TVP’s Secretariat. As the TVP had achieved its original objectives, it had ceased to accept new applications after December 31, 2024.
The ITC and the Secretariat will continue to handle remaining projects and tasks under the TVP following the most rigorous standard to ensure that the project deliverables conform to relevant requirements, and stay highly vigilant for immediate referral of any suspicious cases to law enforcement agencies for follow-up. Issued at HKT 17:30
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government today said it strongly disapproves of a court ruling that the Panamanian government’s renewal of contracts with Hutchison Ports Panama Ports Company, was unconstitutional.
The contracts involve two ports in Panama.
In a statement, the Hong Kong SAR Government said that in view of the current situation in Panama, Hong Kong enterprises should carefully review their existing and future investments there
It said it strongly opposes any foreign government using coercive, repressive or otherwise unreasonable means in international economic and trade relations to seriously harm the legitimate business interests of Hong Kong enterprises.
The statement added that such actions also seriously harm the business environment in Panama, undermine investor confidence, and adversely affect the bilateral relations and long-term economic development of the two places.
The Hong Kong SAR Government emphasised that the Panamanian government should respect the spirit of contracts and provide a fair and just business environment for companies operating there legally.
It added that the Panamanian government should ensure that the legitimate rights of enterprises are free from any interference, and that Hong Kong enterprises operating and investing in Panama should be treated and protected fairly and reasonably.