SCST to visit Shanghai

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, will depart for Shanghai tomorrow morning (June 17), where she has been invited by the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority to officiate at the opening ceremony and dinner of WestK Shanghai Week 2025.
 
During her stay in Shanghai, Miss Law will also visit local tourism and cultural facilities and meet with relevant officials.
 
Miss Law will return to Hong Kong at night on June 18 (Wednesday). During her absence, the Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau, will be the Acting Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism.

“M” Mark status awarded to Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong 2025 presented by China Life (Overseas)

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

“M” Mark status awarded to Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong 2025 presented by China Life (Overseas) 
The Major Sports Events Committee (MSEC) has awarded “M” Mark status to the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Hong Kong 2025 presented by China Life (Overseas), scheduled to take place from June 18 to 22 at Kai Tak Arena.
 
The Chairman of the MSEC, Mr Wilfred Ng, said today (June 16), “The competition has moved to Kai Tak Arena, which is the first international volleyball event held at Kai Tak Sports Park. The VNL Hong Kong features elite teams from around the world. It not only promotes the development of volleyball in Hong Kong but also attracts overseas visitors to come to Hong Kong and stimulates the development of the hospitality, retail, and catering sectors, thereby further solidifying Hong Kong’s status as a centre for major international sports events.”
 
The “M” Mark System aims to encourage and help local National Sports Associations and private or non-government organisations to organise more major international sports events and nurture them into sustainable undertakings. Sports events meeting the assessment criteria will be considered for “M” Mark status by the MSEC. Funding support will also be provided to some events.
 
For details of “M” Mark events, please visit www.mevents.org.hkIssued at HKT 14:00

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Policy Address consultation begins

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The Government launched a public consultation ahead of the 2025 Policy Address today.

Chief Executive John Lee will deliver his fourth Policy Address this September.

“I have endeavoured to transform the culture of the Government into one that is result-oriented, works at a faster pace, and is proactive,” he said.

“My team and I have been listening to the views of the public and focusing on serving the community. We are committed to developing the economy and improving people’s livelihoods to ensure our initiatives effectively respond to the needs of members of the public.

“Hong Kong continues to forge ahead with its unique advantages under the principle of ‘one country, two systems’, benefitting from the strong support of the motherland and remaining closely connected to the world.

“Hong Kong is currently facing economic restructuring. The Government will continue to lead all sectors of society in consolidating and enhancing the factors for Hong Kong’s success while upholding our principles and being innovative in advancing reforms.

“We will endeavour to explore new growth areas, trade markets and frontiers, deepen international exchanges and co-operation, and enhance regional collaboration to foster economic growth and development.”

More than 40 consultation sessions will be held with the aim of gathering views and suggestions from Legislative Council members, representatives of various sectors, and members of the public. Mr Lee and his governing team will also conduct district visits to listen to a variety of views.

“I invite you all to give your views on the 2025 Policy Address,” he added. “My team and I will listen to and consider your views carefully, and we look forward to receiving your input to build a better Hong Kong together.”

People can submit their views via the Policy Address website, the dedicated Facebook page, by email, by phone on 2432 1899 or by fax on 2537 9083.

Chai Wan Public Fill Barging Point to reopen

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Attention TV/radio announcers:
 
Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:
 
     As the Hong Kong Observatory has cancelled all typhoon warning signals, the Civil Engineering and Development Department today (June 16) announced that the Chai Wan Public Fill Barging Point will be reopened at 11am for public use.

Government launches public consultation for 2025 Policy Address (with video)

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

     The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region today (June 16) launched a public consultation for the Chief Executive’s 2025 Policy Address. The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, will deliver his fourth Policy Address this September.
 
     “I have endeavoured to transform the culture of the Government into one that is result-oriented, works at a faster pace, and is proactive. My team and I have been listening to the views of the public and focusing on serving the community. We are committed to developing the economy and improving people’s livelihoods to ensure our initiatives effectively respond to the needs of members of the public,” Mr Lee said.
 
     “Hong Kong continues to forge ahead with its unique advantages under the principle of ‘one country, two systems’, benefitting from the strong support of the motherland and remaining closely connected to the world. Hong Kong is currently facing economic restructuring. The Government will continue to lead all sectors of society in consolidating and enhancing the factors for Hong Kong’s success while upholding our principles and being innovative in advancing reforms. We will endeavour to explore new growth areas, trade markets and frontiers, deepen international exchanges and co-operation, and enhance regional collaboration to foster economic growth and development.
 
     “I invite you all to give your views on the 2025 Policy Address. My team and I will listen to and consider your views carefully, and we look forward to receiving your input to build a better Hong Kong together.”
 
     The Government will hold more than 40 consultation sessions to receive the views and suggestions of Legislative Council Members, representatives of different sectors, and members of the public. The Chief Executive and the Principal Officials will also conduct district visits to meet with members of the public and representatives of different sectors and listen to their views directly.
 
     Starting from today, members of the public can offer their views through the Policy Address website (www.policyaddress.gov.hk), via the dedicated Facebook page for the Policy Address public consultation (www.facebook.com/PolicyAddressConsultation), or by email (policyaddress@cepu.gov.hk), phone (2432 1899) or fax (2537 9083).

Mui Wo Temporary Public Fill Reception Facility will be reopened

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Mui Wo Temporary Public Fill Reception Facility will be reopened 
Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:
 
     As the Hong Kong Observatory has cancelled all typhoon warning signals, the Civil Engineering and Development Department today (June 16) announced that the Mui Wo Temporary Public Fill Reception Facility will be reopened at 8.30am for public use.
 
Issued at HKT 8:26

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