Category: MIL-OSI

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

Amid the rapid restructuring of global supply chains, Taiwan’s industrial parks are increasingly becoming key hubs for advanced manufacturing and innovative R&D. The Bureau of Industrial Park (BIP) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) held the 2025 Investment Promotion Results Presentation on November 19, announcing that BIP had successfully facilitated 166 investment projects this year, with a total investment value reaching NT$174.5 billion. These achievements underscore Taiwan’s rising competitiveness in AI, semiconductors, and smart manufacturing, and highlight BIP’s proactive efforts to cultivate an attractive investment environment.
During the event, Deputy Director General Liu Chi-Chuan stated, “Industrial parks are not merely providers of land; they are partners in business growth. We will continue to enhance investment services and advance strategies centered on smart development, low-carbon transformation, and internationalization, making industrial parks the most trusted foundation for industry.”
Held under the theme “Shared Prosperity in Parks, Co-Creating Investment Value,” the event featured a ceremonial flag-planting to welcome the year’s leading investors. Participants included ASE Group, the global leader in semiconductor packaging and testing with annual investments exceeding NT$35 billion; Dynamic Computing Technology, a Foxconn Technology Group affiliate collaborating with NVIDIA to build a cutting-edge AI Factory supercomputing center; and Yung-Shine Electric, which invested NT$2.66 billion to expand its new plant and group headquarters-symbolizing continued investment expansion and successful entry into industrial parks.
The event also featured a testimonial from Ms. Li Shu-Xia, Senior Vice President of ASE Kaohsiung, who shared insights from the company’s investment experience. She noted that BIP’s one-stop service model and commitment to fostering a high-quality investment environment enable enterprises to operate with confidence. Looking ahead, ASE will continue to seize opportunities driven by rapid AI growth by further expanding advanced packaging and testing operations in the Nanzih Industrial Park. BIP, in turn, will remain a strong pillar of support for park enterprises, jointly ushering in a new chapter of industrial upgrading.
BIP emphasized that these accomplishments are the result of sustained cross-ministerial coordination and concerted efforts to remove investment barriers. By proactively integrating essential resources, such as land, power supply, and technical support, BIP has established a comprehensive support framework that enables enterprises to expand steadily within industrial parks while minimizing entry obstacles. Furthermore, BIP has systematically organized the core technologies and development directions of individual projects, allowing attendees to stay abreast of the latest industrial chain dynamics and clearly perceive the dual benefits of policy support and market momentum.
Looking forward, BIP will continue to focus on creating a more competitive investment environment and plans to release several new industrial park sites with strong development potential. These include Changpin, Chiayi Zhongpu, Tainan Sinshih, North Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung Software Park Phase II, and the expanded area of the Pingtung Technology Industrial Park. These new locations will provide diversified options for enterprises, meeting needs for industrial upgrading and factory expansion, and injecting fresh momentum into Taiwan’s industrial transformation.
Taiwan’s next phase of industrial development is being paved by these industrial parks. Investment promotion is not merely an accumulation of capital-it is a relay race of industrial value creation and national competitiveness. As more key enterprises establish operations in Taiwan, BIP continues to release favorable policies and land resources, sending a strong signal to domestic and international investors alike: Taiwan is ready to welcome the next wave of investment. Enterprises with land requirements are encouraged to contact the investment service hotline at 0800-020-018. BIP also sincerely invites industry leaders to continue expanding their investments in Taiwan.

Spokesman: Mr. Liu Chi-Chuan (Deputy Director General, BIP)
Contact Number: 886-7-3613349, 0911363680
Email: lcc12@bip.gov.tw

Contact Person: Wu, Shu-Fang (Acting Director of Investment Services Div., BIP)
Contact Number: 886-7-361-1212 ext. 302
Email: wusf@bip.gov.tw

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

　　The Transport Department today (December 28) reminded members of the public that the 69th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles (the scheme) will be open from 10am tomorrow (December 29) to 11.59pm on January 1, 2026, and the ballot result will be announced on January 2.
 
　　Eligible applicants for the scheme can register for computer balloting through the designated website (www.hzmbqfs.gov.hk). Successful balloting applicants are required to submit applications for the scheme within the designated application period.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

     Hong Kong Customs detected a drug trafficking case involving an incoming passenger at Hong Kong International Airport today (December 28) and seized about 12 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds with an estimated market value of about $2.5 million. 100 sticks of duty-not-paid cigarettes were also seized from the carry-on baggage of the passenger.

     A male passenger, aged 31, arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand, today. During Customs clearance, Customs officers found a total of about 12kg of suspected cannabis buds in 20 vacuum-sealed plastic bags in his check-in suitcase and 100 sticks of duty-not-paid cigarette inside his carry-on baggage. The man was subsequently arrested.

     The arrested man has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug, one count of possessing duty-not-paid cigarettes and one count of failing to declare them to Customs officers. The case will be brought up at the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts tomorrow (December 29).

     Customs will continue to step up enforcement against drug trafficking activities through intelligence analysis. The department also reminds members of the public to stay alert and not to participate in drug trafficking activities for monetary return. They must not accept hiring or delegation from another party to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong. They are also reminded not to carry unknown items for other people.

     Customs will continue to apply a risk assessment approach and focus on selecting passengers from high-risk regions for clearance to combat transnational drug trafficking activities.

     Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.

     Under the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance, 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 drug trafficking 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 Digital Policy Office (DPO) announced today (December 29) the setting up of a Hong Kong Cross-boundary Public Services self-service kiosk in Macao Special Administrative Region (Macao), enabling residents and enterprises in Macao to access public services of Hong Kong without the need to travel to Hong Kong in person.
 
     The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has been actively advancing the initiative of Cross-boundary Public Services. Following the installation of the self-service kiosks earlier in the nine Mainland cities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), the newly set up Cross-boundary Public Services self-service kiosk in Macao provides a total of 70 public services from 14 Hong Kong government bureaux and departments as well as related organisations, encompassing areas commonly used by enterprises and the public. These include taxation, company registration, property and vehicle enquiry and registration, personal identification documents and talent admission applications, welfare and education, healthcare, immigration clearance, urgent assistance, culture and tourism as well as voter registration.
 
     Starting today, the public can use the Hong Kong Cross-boundary Public Services self-service kiosk located at the Macao Government Services Centre to perform data entry, document scanning and result printing, enabling one-stop access for applying various public services of Hong Kong.
 
     The opening hours of the self-service kiosk at the Macao Government Services Centre are 9am to noon and 1pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except public holidays in Macao). An “iAM Smart” self-registration kiosk is also set up at the Services Centre to enable Hong Kong residents working and living in Macao to register for “iAM Smart+” and directly access over 1 300 online services provided by the Government and public/private organisations and e-Forms through the “iAM Smart” mobile app. These include eMPF registration, renewal of vehicle licences, applications for International Driving Permits and eHealth registration.
 
     The Hong Kong Cross-boundary Public Services self-service kiosks and “iAM Smart” self-registration kiosks have fully covered the nine Mainland cities of the GBA and Macao. The DPO will continue to enhance the Cross-boundary Public Services, with a view to coping with the demands of residents and enterprises in the GBA for Hong Kong public services.
 
     For details, please visit the Hong Kong Cross-boundary Public Services website at www.crossboundaryservices.gov.hk/en/home/index.html and the “iAM Smart” website at www.iamsmart.gov.hk/en/reg.html.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

     The Transport Department (TD) today (December 29) said that special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented to facilitate the holding of concerts at Kai Tak Stadium on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day evenings. As the traffic in the vicinity of the Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP) is expected to be heavy, concertgoers should opt for public transport and avoid driving or taking private cars (including cross-boundary private cars).

     The TD has co-ordinated with local and cross-boundary public transport operators to strengthen their services during dispersal. The Tuen Ma Line (TML) and East Rail Line (ERL) of MTR will shorten the interval between trains or arrange standby trains to strengthen services when necessary. Franchised bus companies will provide 11 special bus routes at the Sung Wong Toi Road Pick-up/Drop-off Area (PUDOA) to Lok Ma Chau (San Tin) Public Transport Interchange, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port and Airport, and major districts across the territory.

     The Kai Tak Stadium Taxi PUDOA will be open. The Sung Wong Toi Road PUDOA will be open for taxi drop-off only during admission (6.30pm to 9pm on New Year’s Eve and 4.30pm to 7pm on New Year’s Day) and suspended for taxi pick-up/drop-off during dispersal. The expected waiting time will be longer amid the outflow of spectators, and passengers’ patience is appreciated.

     According to the organiser, the two concerts are expected to end at around 0.30am and 10.30pm on New Year’s Day. Concertgoers who plan to return to the Mainland on the same day should pay special attention to the operating hours of public transport services to boundary control points:

(1) Lo Wu Control Point: Travellers should catch the last relevant MTR TML train, followed by interchanging at Tai Wai Station on the ERL to Lo Wu Station. They should plan their journeys ahead and arrive at the station platform in advance. Departure times of relevant trains are as follows:
 

	Concert on December 31, 2025	Concert on January 1, 2026
Sung Wong Toi Station	0.58am on New Year’s Day	10.59pm
Kai Tak Station	1am on New Year’s Day	11.01pm

(2) Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang (LMC/HG) Port (operating 24 hours): Travellers may also take the ERL to Sheung Shui Station and then KMB route No. 276B or N73, or take the special bus route No. SP12 directly at the Sung Wong Toi Road PUDOA to the Lok Ma Chau (San Tin) Public Transport Interchange, and transfer to the LMC-HG cross-boundary shuttle bus (Yellow Bus) for their journey to the Mainland.

(3) Shenzhen Bay Port (passenger clearance services to operate round the clock on New Year’s Eve): Franchised bus companies will operate two special bus routes, Nos. NB2 and NB3, during the small hours, providing services to and from Yuen Long/Tin Shui Wai, and to and from Tuen Mun, respectively. Travellers of the New Year’s Eve concert can also take the TML to Yuen Long Station/Tin Shui Wai Station and Tuen Mun Station, and interchange with special bus routes, Nos. NB2 and NB3 respectively, to the Shenzhen Bay Port.

     In addition, concertgoers may take the KTSP’s cross-boundary coach services to return to the Mainland during dispersal. Passengers should purchase tickets from the operators’ online platforms in advance. On-site ticket sales will not be available during dispersal.

     Spectators are advised to heed the real-time information via the on-site broadcast and the “Easy Leave” platform (easyleave.police.gov.hk) as well as the latest traffic news through the TD’s website (www.td.gov.hk), the HKeMobility mobile app and radio and television broadcasts.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The following is issued on behalf of the Major Sports Events Committee:

​The Major Sports Events Committee (MSEC) has awarded “M” Mark status to the Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open 2026 to be held from January 4 to 11, 2026 at the Victoria Park Centre Court.

The Chairman of the MSEC, Mr Wilfred Ng, said today (December 29), “As the first ‘M’ Mark event in 2026, the Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open 2026 will attract visitors from around the world, along with local fans, to gather in Hong Kong to witness world-class tennis players compete at the highest level, heralding the start of the new year of major sports event in Hong Kong.”
 
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. The “M” Mark System aims to promote the development of major sports events, cultivate a sustainable sporting culture, enhance Hong Kong’s image as a centre for major international sports events and bring tangible economic benefits to the community.

For details of “M” Mark events, please visit www.mevents.org.hk.