Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Government announces appointment of Principal Official
Mr Lee said, “Miss Tse is a seasoned, retired Administrative Officer who served the Government for over 37 years with distinguished performance. She possesses strong leadership abilities, extensive administrative and management experience, and is able to establish effective communication and co-operative relationships at all levels of government. I am convinced that she is both suitable and capable of leading the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau. In the period ahead, the Bureau’s paramount responsibility will be to take the lead, under the direction of the Chief Executive, in co-ordinating and compiling Hong Kong’s first five-year plan. This five-year plan is of great significance to Hong Kong’s future development. In her various roles within the Government, Miss Tse was frequently responsible for compiling and scrutinising important reports. I am confident that, under the leadership of the Chief Executive, she will be able to guide the Bureau’s staff in successfully fulfilling the task of co-ordinating the compilation of Hong Kong’s five-year plan.”
The following is the biographical note on Miss Tse:
Miss Tse joined the Government in June 1987 and retired in January 2025. During her time in the Government, she served in the Executive Officer and Labour Officer Grades before joining the Administrative Service in June 1988, rising to the rank of Administrative Officer Staff Grade A1 in April 2023. She served in various bureaux and departments, including the former City and New Territories Administration, the former Constitutional Affairs Branch, the former Civil Service Branch, the former New Airport Projects Co-ordination Office, the former Economic Services Branch, the former Health and Welfare Branch, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels, the former Finance Bureau, the former Economic Development and Labour Bureau, the former Transport and Housing Bureau and the former Food and Health Bureau. She was Director of Home Affairs from April 2016 to January 2022, was Permanent Secretary for the Environment (later renamed as Permanent Secretary for Environment and Ecology (Environment))/Director of Environmental Protection from January to December 2022, and was Permanent Secretary for Environment and Ecology (Environment) from January 2023 to January 2025.
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Hong Kong Children’s Hospital announces an incident involving a patient who was found in cardiac arrest after temporary ventilator circuit disconnection
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Hong Kong Children’s Hospital announces an incident involving a patient who was found in cardiac arrest after temporary ventilator circuit disconnectionDr Sin Ngai-chuen
Hospital Chief Executive, Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital and Tai Po HospitalDr Janice Chow
Consultant, Department of Paediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, Queen Mary HospitalNurse Consultant, Department of Paediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, Queen Mary HospitalChief Manager (Patient Safety and Risk Management), Hospital AuthorityService Director (Quality and Safety), Kowloon Central ClusterDeputy Chief of Service, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Kwong Wah HospitalDeputy Quality and Safety Coordinator, Hong Kong Children’s HospitalIssued at HKT 19:40
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Appointment to Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority announced
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Appointment to Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority announced——————————————
Mrs Ayesha Macpherson Lau—————————
Mr Chau Siu-chung
Miss Queenie Fiona Lau
Dr Wingco Lo Kam-wing
Mr Dominic Pang Yat-ting
Mr Bill Tang Ka-piu
Dr Levin Wang Lei
Ms Fanny Wong Lai-kwan
Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (Permanent Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (Financial Services) as alternate)
Secretary for Labour and Welfare (Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare as alternate)———————
Mr Cheng Yan-chee
Ms Cynthia Hui Wai-yee
Mr Wallace Lau Ka-ki
Mr Eric Cheng Siu-fun
Mr Kenneth Chan Siu-yum
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More than 400 volunteers take part in Green Recycling Day of Hong Kong Flower Show
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) is once again holding a Green Recycling Day (GRD) upon the conclusion of the 10-day Hong Kong Flower Show. The GRD activities were held today (March 30) and will continue tomorrow (March 31) at Victoria Park to reinforce green measures and reduce waste, demonstrating the department’s commitment to environmental protection at its large-scale events.
More than 400 volunteers, in support of the flower show’s GRD activities, assisted in separating and collecting reusable and recyclable materials at the showground for waste reduction today. These volunteers came from the Hong Kong Jockey Club, corporates and local organisations. There were also LCSD staff volunteers, as well as those recruited under the department’s Green Volunteer Scheme.
In addition, around 3 500 pots of flowers in good condition and suitable for replanting were distributed to the public at the park’s Sugar Street entrance this morning.
Some flowers suitable for replanting were also distributed to schools, environmental groups and non-governmental organisations via the Give the Flowers a New Home! Jockey Club Flower Replanting Scheme to encourage greening in the community. This year, over 10 000 potted plants were distributed to more than 90 organisations.
Meanwhile, some landscape displays will be relocated to designated parks in the 18 districts, enabling members of the public to appreciate the gorgeous floral designs, as well as boosting the colour of the parks.
As in previous years, the LCSD has implemented various green measures at different stages of the flower show, encouraging all stakeholders including exhibitors, contractors, volunteers and members of the public to apply the 3R principles, namely “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle”.
In the preparation phase, stakeholders were provided with guidelines on waste reduction. Exhibitors were encouraged to use recyclable or reusable materials in their display designs. While cleaning up the exhibits, they were reminded to collect reusable materials and separate the leftover materials properly before delivering them to recycling spots set up at the showground.
During the show period, visitors were encouraged to bring their own water bottles and reusable shopping bags, and avoid single-use products. QR codes were provided at the showground for downloading the location map and information on the theme flower, major attractions and more. Recyclables collection points were also set up to facilitate the collection of carton boxes, plastic flower pots and other plastics, soil, wilted flowers, metals, wooden planks and more, which will be transported to various local recycling points.
The LCSD hopes to gather community power through implementing various green measures to achieve the goal of a “Green Flower Show for All”.
Correctional officers stop remand person in custody attempting escape
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Correctional officers stop remand person in custody attempting escape
The remand person in custody was arranged to attend a hearing at Tuen Mun Magistrates’ Courts this morning. At 9.29am, upon arrival at the vehicular gate of the cell holding unit of the Magistrates’ Courts and as he was alighting from the vehicle, the remand person in custody suddenly attempted to escape. Officers at the scene immediately stopped the remand person in custody and applied oleoresin capsicum (OC) foam to subdue him after repeated warnings were ignored. The remand person in custody was subsequently escorted back to the institution.
The case has been reported to the Police for investigation.
The person in custody was remanded for the offence of robbery in February 2026.
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Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Automatic Exchange of Information) Bill 2026 to be introduced into LegCo for First Reading and Second Reading
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Automatic Exchange of Information) Bill 2026 to be introduced into LegCo for First Reading and Second Reading
The Legislative Council (LegCo) will hold a meeting on Wednesday (April 1) at 11am in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. During the meeting, the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Automatic Exchange of Information) Bill 2026 will be introduced into the Council for the First Reading and the Second Reading. The Second Reading debate on the Bill will be adjourned.
On Members’ motions, Dr Hoey Simon Lee will move a motion on “Exploring collaborative legislation in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area”. The motion is set out in Appendix 1. Mr Wu Yingpeng, Mr Duncan Chiu, Dr Thomas So, Mr Andrew Yao, Ms Maggie Chan, Mr Shiu Ka-fai, Prof Priscilla Leung and Prof Michael Ngai will move separate amendments to Dr Hoey Simon Lee’s motion.
Mr Nick Chan will move a motion on “Holistically reviewing and enhancing legislation relating to child protection”. The motion is set out in Appendix 2. Mr Chong Ho-fung, Ms Maggie Chan, Mr Tang Fei, Mr Tang Ka-piu, Reverend Canon Peter Douglas Koon and Ms Grace Chan will move separate amendments to Mr Nick Chan’s motion.
On other Members’ motions, Mr Dennis Leung and Ms Chan Hoi-yan will move two separate proposed resolutions under section 34(4) of the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance (Cap. 1) to extend the period for amending subsidiary legislations. The proposed resolutions are set out in Appendix 3 and Appendix 4 respectively.
Members will also ask the Government 22 questions on various policy areas, six of which require oral replies.
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Fourth-term Human Resources Planning Commission convenes fifth meeting
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Fourth-term Human Resources Planning Commission convenes fifth meeting
The Government has been enhancing local training in response to social development and trends in manpower demand. The ERB is undertaking a comprehensive reform: in addition to the employment-related training now being provided to grassroots workers, the ERB will also enhance its role in devising skills‑based training programmes and strategies for the entire workforce, promoting continuous learning and skills development for all. The 2026-27 Budget announced that the ERB will be upgraded as Upskill Hong Kong, providing various types of skills-based training courses, including AI applications. The ERB will officially change its name upon completion of the relevant legislative amendments.
At the meeting, the ERB briefed members on the latest progress of its reform. Members were pleased to note that Upskill Hong Kong will continue its vital mission of serving local grassroots workers, while strengthening its research capabilities and establishing a skills-based training framework. The ERB will prioritise the “eight centres” and nine significant sectors in developing training services. It will develop new emerging skills training courses tailored to enterprises’ transformation needs, including strengthening the integration of AI knowledge and application technologies into the course curriculum to help the workforce adapt to changes in the workplace. Members supported the work plan of Upskill Hong Kong in promoting the continuous learning and skills development for all, and provided feedback on the relevant work.
To continuously enrich the local talent pool, on the premises of strengthening local training and ensuring priority employment for local workers, the Government is also actively recruiting outside talent. Established in 2023, HKTE facilitates the settlement and integration of talent into the community. At the meeting, HKTE briefed members on its work highlights for 2025 and its plans for 2026. Members supported HKTE’s global talent recruitment and promotional efforts, and welcomed its increasing diversification of services in supporting incoming talent. HKTE also reported on the success of the Global Talent Summit Week held this month, which brought together a Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences and leaders from the political, business and academia sectors worldwide to discuss future talent trends, foster cross-sectoral and cross-regional collaboration, thereby showcasing Hong Kong’s dual role as an international talent hub and the country’s gateway for talent.
Members were also briefed by the GBA Office and HKTE on the policy measures and promotional strategies for attracting overseas talent through collaboration within the GBA. The Government has implemented initiatives to facilitate the southbound and northbound two-way flow of Mainland and Hong Kong high-calibre talent, as well as to facilitate the entry of Hong Kong professionals into the Mainland market. Looking ahead, the GBA Office and HKTE will continue to conduct visits abroad and to other Mainland cities to promote the opportunities brought about by the development of the GBA to attract outstanding overseas and Mainland talent to capitalise on the distinctive advantages and position of Hong Kong under the “one country, two systems” principle, building Hong Kong into an international hub for high-calibre talent. Members affirmed the above work and expressed views on promoting talent mobility within the region.
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HKMA Half-Yearly Monetary and Financial Stability Report (March 2026 Issue)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
HKMA Half-Yearly Monetary and Financial Stability Report (March 2026 Issue)
The Half-Yearly Report provides detailed analyses of the global and local economy, as well as the monetary and financial conditions in Hong Kong. It also examines the recent performance and risks of the local banking sector.
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Hongkong Post to issue “2025 Prestige Annual Stamp Album” and “2025 Annual Stamp Pack”
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4
Hongkong Post announced today (March 30) that the “2025 Prestige Annual Stamp Album” (Ordinary Version) and the “2025 Annual Stamp Pack” will be released for sale at all 37 philatelic offices on March 31 (Tuesday) and on Hongkong Post’s online shopping platform ShopThruPost (shopthrupost.hongkongpost.hk) from 8am on the same day. The “2025 Prestige Annual Stamp Album” (Deluxe Version) will also be put on sale on ShopThruPost on the same day.
The stamp issues released by Hongkong Post in 2025 encompassed a variety of themes, ranging from local culture and sporting events to natural landscapes and city development. The rich variety of interesting topics, each demonstrating the ingenuity of the designers and having great significance, has captured the attention of both stamp collectors and the general public.
The “2025 Prestige Annual Stamp Album” is a collectible with exquisite designs and is of great commemorative value. The “2025 Prestige Annual Stamp Album” (Ordinary Version), priced at $898, contains a complete collection of all special/commemorative stamps, stamp sheetlets and souvenir sheets issued by Hongkong Post in 2025, while the Deluxe Version, priced at $998, comes with an additional certificate signed by the Postmaster General and a unique serial number. The “2025 Annual Stamp Pack”, priced at $328, contains all special stamps (except stamp sheetlets and souvenir sheets) issued by Hongkong Post during the year.
Information about the “2025 Prestige Annual Stamp Album” and the “2025 Annual Stamp Pack” is available on the Hongkong Post Stamps website (stamps.hongkongpost.hk).
Hikers urged to follow safety advice
Source: Hong Kong Information Services
The Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department (AFCD) today urged the public to prioritise safety and follow the Guidelines & Code for Visiting Country Parks during the coming Easter holiday and Ching Ming holidays.
In anticipation of high visitor traffic at the High Island Reservoir East Dam in Sai Kung, the department will implement crowd management at the High Island Geo Trail entrance – Po Pin Chau Section, if necessary. Visitors may be required to queue to prevent overcrowding at the scenic spot.
The AFCD has placed information boards and direction signs at appropriate locations in country parks, while warning signs have been erected near dangerous terrain. Visitors are urged to follow all signage, remain on designated hiking trails and avoid crossing railings or standing near cliff edges, coastal fringes and steep slopes.
The department also advised the public to protect the natural environment and observe hiking etiquette. Camping is strictly limited to designated sites, and fire can only be used at assigned barbecue sites or campsites. Visitors must not disturb wildlife or cause a nuisance to others.
The AFCD will step up patrols to take enforcement action against irregularities. Anyone littering in country parks is liable to a fixed penalty of $3,000.