Category: MIL-OSI

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

     The 15th National Games (NG) of the People’s Republic of China The Hong Kong Jockey Club Trophy Rugby Sevens Competition will commence at 1pm tomorrow (November 12) at Kai Tak Stadium of the Kai Tak Sports Park and conclude on November 14.
 
     Hong Kong will host both men’s and women’s events, awarding two gold medals. Over 230 athletes from 16 teams from the Mainland and Hong Kong will compete for honours, with Hong Kong sending 30 athletes. Following the round-robin matches, the four teams with the highest points will progress to the knockout rounds and the finals. The competition schedule is as follows:
 

Men’s and women’s round-robin matches	November 12: 1pm to 9pm November 13: 1pm to 5pm
Men’s and women’s knockout rounds	November 13: 5pm to 9pm
Women’s final	November 14: 8.30pm
Men’s final	November 14: 9pm

   
     The Hong Kong men’s team will compete against the Shandong team at 4.30pm and against the Tianjin team at 8pm tomorrow. The Hong Kong women’s team will face the Shandong team at 1.30pm and the Sichuan team at 5pm tomorrow.
 
     Members of the public can purchase tickets through various channels, including the 15th NG official ticketing website (ticket.baygames.cn) or by searching for the “15th NG official ticketing” official mini programme on WeChat, after completing a real-name account registration. Members of the public can also visit 11 designated sales outlets (ww2.ctshk.com/articleDetail?id=4&channelId=-1) of the China Travel Service (Hong Kong) Limited to buy paper tickets for events in the Hong Kong competition region. Furthermore, services are also available for physical ticket purchases for the events held at the relevant venues at the ticket office of the competition area. The ticket offices at the Kai Tak Station Square and the Kai Tak Sports Gound have come into operation. The ticket offices will run from 10am to 4pm on non-competition days and will operate one hour before the event starts on event days until ticket verification ceases for that day’s event (i.e. 30 minutes before the scheduled finish time). Tickets are sold at Hong Kong dollar prices and the system will accept various electronic payment methods. Real-name registration for ticket sales is adopted and please prepare an identity document for purchasing tickets and before entering the venue. Spectators who purchased tickets for their family members or friends using their own accounts via the 15th NG official ticketing platform should transfer the tickets to their family members or friends 24 hours prior to the start of the relevant session. Each person should carry their own e-tickets to facilitate verification and multiple entries/exits.
 
     To facilitate spectators travelling to and from the Kai Tak Sports Park during the competition, the Transport Department has co-ordinated with public transport operators to ensure sufficient capacity and manpower, enhancing services to meet passenger demand.
 
     On the evening of November 14, when more spectators are expected for the finals, the MTR will increase the frequency of trains on the Tuen Ma Line during dispersal. Franchised bus companies will also provide 10 special bus routes at the Sung Wong Toi Road Pick-up/Drop-off Area to Central, Siu Sai Wan, Mong Kok, Tseung Kwan O (Hang Hau), Tseung Kwan O South (LOHAS Park), Tsing Yi, Sheung Shui, Tuen Mun Pier Head, Tuen Mun (Ching Tin and Wo Tin), and Tin Shui Wai, covering major districts across the territory.

     An official franchised merchandise store is set up at Kai Tak Stadium, selling a variety of franchised products with Hong Kong characteristics incorporated and related to the competition events. Members of the public are welcome to visit and make purchases.
 
     There will be a competition village with various game booths on-site, including digital interactive games, booth games and art workshops themed around the competition events hosted by Hong Kong competition region, rugby experience activities, and photo spots. The competition village will be open on November 12 and 13 (from noon to 9pm), and November 14 (from 4.30pm to 9pm). Members of the public can enjoy the exciting events while participating in various interactive activities to experience the joy of sports.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced today (November 11) that in view of notifications from the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) about outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in areas in Poland, the Netherlands, Italy, the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US), the CFS has instructed the trade to suspend the import of poultry meat and products (including poultry eggs) from the relevant areas with immediate effect to protect public health in Hong Kong.

The relevant areas are as follows:

Poland
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Warmińsko-Mazurskie Region
(1) Bartoszyce District

Netherlands
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(2) Province of Friesland

Italy
—-
Piemonte Region
(3) Province of Novara

UK
—-
(4) Norfolk County

US
—-
State of Georgia
(5) Gordon County

State of Idaho
(6) Payette County

State of Minnesota
(7) Swift County

A CFS spokesman said that according to the Census and Statistics Department, in the first nine months of this year, Hong Kong imported about 1 870 tonnes of frozen poultry meat from Poland; about 150 tonnes of frozen poultry meat from the Netherlands; about 90 tonnes of frozen poultry meat and about 9 000 poultry eggs from Italy; about 770 tonnes of chilled and frozen poultry meat and about 1.17 million poultry eggs from the UK; and about 40 060 tonnes of chilled and frozen poultry meat and about 2.62 million poultry eggs from the US.

“The CFS has contacted the Polish, Dutch, Italian, British and American authorities over the issues and will closely monitor information issued by the WOAH and the relevant authorities on the avian influenza outbreaks. Appropriate action will be taken in response to the development of the situation,” the spokesman said.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

Chief Executive John Lee today welcomed a delegation led by State Councillor Shen Yiqin to Hong Kong to inspect competition facilities and witness events at the 15th National Games (NG).

At Government House, Mr Lee also spoke to Ms Shen of Hong Kong’s preparatory work for the 15th NG, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games, and of enhanced co-operation in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) on sports.

Expressing gratitude to Ms Shen and the General Administration of Sport of China (GASC) for their ongoing assistance in Hong Kong’s preparations, Mr Lee highlighted that the games – which are being jointly hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau – mark the first time Hong Kong has participated as a host city in the country’s largest-scale multisport event, adding that this reflects the country’s trust in Hong Kong and its support for collaboration across the GBA.

The Chief Executive remarked that Hong Kong made extensive preparations for the games and has been promoting them enthusiastically on the Mainland and overseas. He elaborated that the eight competition events being hosted in Hong Kong have so far gone smoothly in all aspects. Applauding the participating teams for their excellent sportsmanship and prowess, he also observed that audiences in Hong Kong have created an electric atmosphere.

Mr Lee said Hong Kong will spare no effort, in collaboration with Guangdong and Macau, to guarantee a simple, safe and wonderful games, and to fully seize on opportunities and potential they offer.

He also mentioned that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government is advancing sport via five policy objectives: namely the promotion of sport in the community; supporting elite sports; maintaining the city’s status as a centre for major international sports events; enhancing professionalism; and developing sports as an industry.

Hong Kong, he said, will maintain close co-operation with the GASC to promote the joint development of the sports industry in the bay area and attract more major events, thereby contributing to a world-class bay area and to the country’s efforts to become a sporting powerhouse.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) today (November 11) released the first batch of gravidtrap indexes and density indexes for Aedes albopictus in November, covering 15 survey areas, as follows:

District	Survey Area	November 2025
		First Phase Gravidtrap Index	First Phase Density Index
Islands	Tung Chung	0.0%	N/A
Sham Shui Po	Cheung Sha Wan	0.0%	N/A
	Lai Chi Kok	0.0%	N/A
Kowloon City	Kowloon City North	0.0%	N/A
Kwun Tong	Kwun Tong Central	4.7%	1.5
Sai Kung	Tseung Kwan O West	0.0%	N/A
	Sai Kung Town	0.0%	N/A
	Ngau Liu and Muk Min Shan	4.0%	2.0
Yuen Long	Yuen Kong	0.0%	N/A
	Ki Lun Shan	0.0%	N/A
	Sung Shan	0.0%	N/A
Tsuen Wan	Tsuen Wan West	0.0%	N/A
	Sheung Kwai Chung	1.9%	1.0
Kwai Tsing	Lai King	0.0%	N/A
	Tsing Yi South	1.7%	1.0

Among the first batch of First Phase Gravidtrap Indexes covering 15 survey areas in November, all were below 10 per cent.

Among these 15 survey areas, 13 recorded a decrease or remained unchanged in the individual gravidtrap index as compared to the Area Gravidtrap Index the previous month, i.e. October 2025, representing that the areas’ mosquito infestation improved or maintained a low level. Two other areas recorded a slight increase, but the indexes were lower than 10 per cent.

Public participation is crucial to the effective control of mosquito problems. The FEHD appeals to members of the public to continue to work together in strengthening personal mosquito control measures, including:

• tidy up their premises and check for any accumulation of water inside their premises;
• remove all unnecessary water collections and eliminate the sources;
• check household items (those placed in outdoor and open areas in particular), such as refuse containers, vases, air conditioner drip trays, and laundry racks to prevent stagnant water;
• change the water in flower vases and saucers of potted plants at least once every seven days;
• properly cover all containers that hold water to prevent mosquitoes from accessing the water; and
• properly dispose of articles that can contain water, such as empty lunch boxes and cans.

Starting in August this year, following the completion of the surveillance of individual survey areas, and once the latest gravidtrap index and the density index are available, the FEHD is disseminating the 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 the 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. At present, the FEHD has set up gravidtraps in 64 survey areas of the community. During the two weeks of surveillance, 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#).

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (November 11) at Government House, welcomed State Councillor Ms Shen Yiqin and her delegation to Hong Kong to inspect competition facilities and events of the 15th National Games (NG) in the Hong Kong competition region and also report on Hong Kong’s preparatory work for the 15th NG, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (NSOG), and the enhancement of sports co-operation in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). The Director of the General Administration of Sport of China (GASC), Mr Gao Zhidan, as part of the delegation also attended, while attending officials of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government included the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki; the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law; and the Head of the National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong), Mr Yeung Tak-keung.

　　Mr Lee expressed gratitude to Ms Shen and the GASC for their ongoing advice and guidance on the preparation work for the 15th NG, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG. He said that the 15th NG is jointly hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, marking the first time that Hong Kong has participated as a host city in the country’s highest-level and largest-scale multisport event since its return to the motherland. This reflects the country’s trust in Hong Kong and support for the collaborative development of the GBA, which is of great significance.

　　Mr Lee said that the Hong Kong competition region has made comprehensive preparations for the relevant competition events of the 15th NG, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG, and is actively promoting the Games on the Mainland and overseas to showcase the charm of 15th NG, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG. The eight competition events hosted in the Hong Kong competition region have been commenced progressively, with smooth operations in all aspects. The participating teams have demonstrated their excellent sportsmanship and skills while audiences have been fully engaged in cheering for the athletes, creating an electric atmosphere. Hong Kong will continue to spare no effort in sustaining the positive momentum and enthusiasm for sports and hosting the events to conduct a simple, safe and wonderful Games with Guangdong Province and Macao, and fully seize the opportunities and potential of the Games.

　　Mr Lee noted that the HKSAR Government has been actively promoting sports development through the five policy objectives of promoting sports in the community, supporting elite sports, maintaining Hong Kong as a centre for major international sports events, enhancing professionalism, and developing sports as an industry. Hong Kong will maintain close co-operation with the GASC to further promote the joint development of the sports industry in the GBA and attract more major events to be held in Hong Kong and the GBA, thereby contributing to build a world-class bay area and the country’s efforts to become a sporting powerhouse.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) released today (November 11) the results of the Monthly Survey on Business Situation of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) for October 2025.
 
The current diffusion index (DI) on business receipts amongst SMEs increased from 43.8 in September 2025 in the contractionary zone to 44.8 in October 2025, whereas the one-month’s ahead (i.e. November 2025) outlook DI on business receipts was 47.5. Analysed by sector, the current DIs on business receipts for majority of the surveyed sectors rose in October 2025 as compared with previous month, particularly for the restaurants (from 38.8 to 40.7) and retail trade (from 42.8 to 44.5).

The current DI on new orders for the import and export trades increased from 46.5 in September 2025 to 47.1 in October 2025, whereas the outlook DI on new orders in one month’s time (i.e. November 2025) was 47.6.
 
Commentary
 
A Government spokesman said that business sentiment among SMEs and their outlook in one month’s time both improved further in October, sustaining the uptrend since entering the second half of the year. The overall employment situation remained stable.
 
Looking ahead, local business sentiment will be well underpinned by further solid growth of the Hong Kong economy, yet the ongoing external uncertainties still warrant attention. The Government will monitor the situation closely.
 
Further information
 
The Monthly Survey on Business Situation of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises aims to provide a quick reference, with minimum time lag, for assessing the short-term business situation faced by SMEs. SMEs covered in this survey refer to companies with fewer than 50 persons engaged. Respondents were asked to exclude seasonal fluctuations in reporting their views. Based on the views collected from the survey, a set of diffusion indices (including current and outlook diffusion indices) is compiled. A reading above 50 indicates that the business condition is generally favourable, whereas that below 50 indicates otherwise. As for statistics on the business prospects of prominent companies in Hong Kong, users may refer to the publication entitled “Report on Quarterly Business Tendency Survey” released by the C&SD.
 
The results of the survey should be interpreted with care. The survey solicits feedback from a panel sample of about 600 SMEs each month and the survey findings are thus subject to sample size constraint. Views collected from the survey refer only to those of respondents on their own companies rather than those on the respective sectors they are engaged in. Besides, in this type of opinion survey on expected business situation, the views collected in the survey are affected by the events in the community occurring around the time of enumeration, and it is difficult to establish precisely the extent to which respondents’ perception of the business situation accords with the underlying trends. For this survey, main bulk of the data were collected around the last week of the reference month.
 
More detailed statistics are given in the “Report on Monthly Survey on the Business Situation of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises”. Users can browse and download the publication at the website of the C&SD (www.censtatd.gov.hk/en/EIndexbySubject.html?pcode=B1080015&scode=300).
 
Users who have enquiries about the survey results may contact Industrial Production Statistics Section of the C&SD (Tel: 3903 7246; email: sme-survey@censtatd.gov.hk).

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     The annual Cantonese Opera Day, presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), returns to the Hong Kong Cultural Centre (HKCC) this year with outdoor and indoor performances. Under the theme “Cantonese Opera Fun, Legacy for the Future”, a full afternoon of exciting performances and activities will be offered to the public on November 30 (Sunday), including excerpts of Cantonese opera, a fairy-tale adaption told in Cantonese opera, a trail performance workshop, demonstration workshops, talks, booth activities, autograph sessions, guided tour sessions, Chinese music performances and an exhibition. Admission is free, while online registration is required for certain activities starting tomorrow (November 12) on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
     Now in its 23rd edition, this year’s Cantonese Opera Day features a range of highlights. At the HKCC Foyer, “Young Stars in the Making” will present children’s performances of Cantonese opera excerpts. The young performers will have the opportunity to model on a catwalk, showcasing the features of their costumes and makeup. Meanwhile, the Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong will present a “Fairy-Tales Told in Cantonese Opera” with the play “The Monkey King’s Tricks to Borrow the Iron Fan” from “Journey to the West”, a captivating performance full of charm and artistry.
 
     At the HKCC Piazza Area, winners of the Hong Kong Schools Music Festival Cantonese Opera Competition and young Cantonese opera students will take the stage for the “Cantonese Opera Arias Busking & Experience Sharing Session”. Alongside live excerpts, they will present a demonstration of basic skills and a medley of classic tunes, followed by a sharing session among students and their parents. The “Amazing Debuts” segment will feature emerging talent performing a series of classic excerpts, while the LCSD’s Music Office will present talented young musicians performing well-known Cantonese melodies and classic Chinese music pieces.
 
     In addition, the “Cantonese Opera Carnival” will offer various family-friendly booth workshops. Participants can create their own handcrafted cultural and innovative products – from making Cantonese opera-themed magnets, tote bags, to hairpin accessories, multipurpose cards, coasters, paper doll crafting of opera characters and colouring activities. A photo corner with Cantonese opera costumes and props will also be available for memorable snapshots.
 
     The popular “Cross-Generation Stars Autograph Session” will feature renowned artists including Yuen Siu-fai, Wan Fai-yin, Lee Lung, Leung Siu-ming, Cheng Wing-mui, Chan Wing-yee, Wang Zhiliang, Leung Sum-yee, Leung Jackie, and Liang Zhenwen. Opera fans can meet their idols and take photos together.
 
     To enable citizens to learn more about Cantonese opera, a world intangible cultural heritage item, from multiple perspectives, the Cantonese Opera Day will include a “Families’ Workshop on Cantonese Opera” where parents and children can don costumes and props to experience the joy of performing guided by instructors, with a chance to showcase their learning on the HKCC Foyer stage later that day. The “Workshop on Stylised Movements and Postures of Cantonese Opera” will let participants try the horsewhip and tasseled-spear techniques, illustrating the dedication behind stage artistry. Demonstration workshops on Cantonese opera make-up and dress-up will also be held. This year, a new interactive Cantonese opera music workshop on wind, plucked, bowed and percussion will also be introduced, where instructors from the School of Chinese Opera, the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, will explain the characteristics of instruments and ensemble arrangements, with chances to try playing specialised instruments. Topics of the talks will include the work of the stage manager – the commander behind the scene – as well as the aesthetics and organisation of actors’ costume trunks.
 
     The “Elegant and Gentle, the Legend of the Young Master: Yam Kim Fai” exhibition, which is curated by the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, will be held at the Foyer Exhibition Area, offering a glimpse into the enduring legend of Yam, dubbed as the “Opera Fans’ Lover”.
 
     Guided tours in Cantonese, English and Putonghua will be available throughout the day, introducing basic knowledge of Cantonese opera and leading participants through performance zones, workshops and exhibitions. Moreover, participants can redeem a souvenir by collecting stamps at designated locations while stocks last.

     Online registration is required for certain activities, including “Workshop on Stylised Movements and Postures of Cantonese Opera”, “Families’ Workshop on Cantonese Opera”, Cantonese opera make-up and dress-up demonstration workshops, the “Interactive Cantonese Opera Music Workshop – Wind, Plucked, Bowed and Percussion”, and the two talks. Registration will open tomorrow at 10am (https://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/chinese_opera/programs_1926.html#tab_10_0). Each person may register for up to two programmes, with a maximum of two spaces per programme. Admission is free for all programmes and on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
     For venues and time of the performances and activities of Cantonese Opera Day 2025, please see the Annex. For related event and online registration information, please visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/chinese_opera/programs_1926.html or call 2268 7325.
 
     In support of Cantonese Opera Day 2025, the Hong Kong Film Archive is presenting an exhibition titled “75 Years of Cinematic Glamour – An Exhibition of Sil-Metropole Film Stills and Posters”. In addition, a free screening of “Butterfly Beauty” (1959) will be held on November 30 at 7pm. Please visit the above-mentioned website for more information.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The 2025 Honours and Awards Presentation Ceremony will be held on November 15 at the ballroom of Government House. The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, will present honours and awards at the ceremony.

The first session of the ceremony will be broadcast live from 9.30am that day. Members of the public can view it on the website of the Information Services Department (webcast.info.gov.hk) and the news.gov.hk’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/govnews.hk). Radio Television Hong Kong TV 32 will also broadcast the first session of the ceremony.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced today (November 11) that, as the weather forecast shows that the daily average air temperature will continuously decrease to 23 degrees Celsius or below, the LCSD’s 30 public swimming pools (see Annex) will provide heated water starting from today.

     Four swimming pools will be temporarily closed for maintenance works at different periods. Details are as follows:
 

Swimming pool	Period of temporary closure
Wan Chai Swimming Pool	December 1, 2025, to January 20, 2026
Victoria Park Swimming Pool	February 20 to April 21, 2026
Sham Shui Po Park Swimming Pool	February 24 to April 15, 2026
Kwun Tong Swimming Pool	January 2 to February 21, 2026

     For details of the opening arrangements and the schedule of the weekly cleaning operations of the public swimming pools, please visit the website: www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/beach/swim-intro/swimlocation.html.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region