Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
LegCo releases short video explaining new rules of allowing dogs in food premises
A spokesman for LegCo said, “To facilitate the public better understand the new regulations, the LegCo Secretariat has launched a new initiative by producing its first concise and short film. It aims to explain the regulation to the public in an easy-to-understand and down-to-earth manner. The video focuses on key enforcement points and highlights some common scenarios where violations may easily occur. This would help citizens in adhering to the law, while also promoting and creating an ideal pet-friendly environment. By spending about two minutes on the video, citizens will be able to grasp the key aspects of the new measure.”
Members of the public are welcome to watch the video on LegCo Website: https://www.legco.gov.hk/en/photogallery/player.html?album=video&term=2026&id=415
The LegCo’s spokesman added, “LegCo Members have always upheld the ‘people-oriented’ principle and are concerned about all matters related to people’s livelihoods. The deliberations in LegCo are closely connected with people’s daily lives. This new initiative of releasing promotional videos reflects the inseparable linkage between the work of LegCo and public communication. LegCo will continue to release new videos from time to time, facilitating the public to learn about various policies or ordinances easily.”
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Eateries to apply for dog admission
Source: Hong Kong Information Services
The Food & Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) today said restaurants may apply for permssion to have dogs enter their premises from May 18 to June 8.
The department said it expects to grant the first batch of permission in mid-June, and the permitted food premises to welcome their customers with dogs within July.
Except for hotpot restaurants and barbecue restaurants including teppanyaki and Korean barbecue, all restaurants with a full licence may apply for the dog-admission permission.
The department explained that the restriction is made out of safety considerations, adding that only applications from restaurants with an area larger than 20 sq m will be considered.
Restaurants interested in applying for the dog-admission permission may submit their applications electronically through the FEHD’s dedicated webpage during the application period.
A quota of not more than 1,000 restaurants is set for the first-phase application. If more than 1,000 applications are received, the quotas will be allocated through balloting.
To allow time for the trade to make preparations, the FEHD will specify a date in July, from which dogs will be allowed to enter permitted food premises.
Before the specified date is announced, the list of permitted restaurants will be published on the dedicated webpage for the public’s information.
Starting tomorrow, the FEHD will set up two dedicated hotlines 2867 5912 and 2867 2836 to answer questions about the application.
The department will also hold several briefing sessions next week to introduce the regulatory and application arrangements to the catering trade.
Speech by FS at LME Asia Metals Seminar 2026 (English only)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Following is the speech by the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, at the LME Asia Metals Seminar 2026 today (May 7):
Carlson (Chairman of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), Mr Carlson Tong), Bonnie (Chief Executive Officer of the HKEX, Ms Bonnie Chan), Matthew (Chief Executive Officer of the London Metal Exchange (LME), Mr Matthew Chamberlain), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,
Good morning.
Hong Kong’s strategic position
Our country’s 15th Five-Year Plan, for the first time, explicitly supports Hong Kong to build a commodity trading ecosystem. This is a mandate that Hong Kong can – and should – become: a commodity trading hub that connects the Chinese Mainland and regional supply chains with the international market.
What we are building
First, building a full financial lifecycle for metals. Our ambition is for Hong Kong to be a place where every major financial need of a commodity business can be satisfied: from commodity-backed finance and derivatives, to marine and trade insurance, as well as sustainability-linked instruments.
“Drug-free Camp” pop-up anti-drug game booth to be held in various districts in May
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4
A “Drug-free Camp” pop-up anti-drug game booth will continue to be held at various locations across Hong Kong in May. Through simple and engaging games, the initiative aims to promote anti-drug knowledge and the importance of developing healthy lifestyle habits among the public, particularly children and their parents.
The pop-up anti-drug game booth is one of the anti-drug public-education initiatives launched by the Narcotics Division (ND) of the Security Bureau. The booth features three games where participants can take on the role of Guardians of Life. They will learn to distinguish between healthy and harmful items, identify and refuse dangerous drugs, and discover ways to maintain a balanced, healthy lifestyle. Upon completing the challenges, participants will “level up” to become Anti-drug Pioneers and receive souvenirs. Photo props will also be available at the venue. Parents are welcome to accompany their children to the game booth.
The game booth will be open to public for free at the following dates and locations.
| Date | Time | Venue |
| May 10 (Sunday) | Noon to 4pm | Tamar Park, Admiralty |
| May 23 (Saturday) | 11am to 7pm | Zone A Atrium, H.A.N.D.S, Tuen Mun
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| May 24 (Sunday) | Noon to 4pm | Central Plaza, Tsuen Wan Park |
| May 30 (Saturday) | 11am to 7pm | Lee Tung Avenue, Wan Chai (near Johnston Road entrance) |
The pop-up anti-drug game booth will move to other locations within this year. For the latest news regarding the “Drug-free Camp”, members of the public can visit the ND’s official accounts (narcotics.divisionhk) on Facebook and Instagram.
Tenders invited for licence of fee-paying public car park at West Kowloon Government Offices
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Tenders invited for licence of fee-paying public car park at West Kowloon Government Offices
The premises should only be used to operate a fee-paying public car park for the parking of private cars.
The tender notice was uploaded today (May 7) to the GPA Property Portal
Interested tenderers who wish to conduct a site inspection of the premises should make a prior appointment with the GPA by calling 3842 6777 by May 19.
Tenderers must submit their tenders by placing them in the Government Logistics Department Tender Box placed on the Ground Floor, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong, before noon on May 28. Late tenders will not be accepted.
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Murder and suicide in Sau Mau Ping
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Murder and suicide in Sau Mau Ping
Police are investigating a murder and suicide case happened in Sau Mau Ping yesterday (May 6) in which a man and woman died.Issued at HKT 13:22
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Applications for allowing dogs to enter food premises to commence from May 18
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4
The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) announced today (May 7) that applications for restaurants to allow dogs to enter their premises will commence from May 18. It is expected that the permitted food premises could welcome their customers with dogs within July.
A spokesman for the FEHD said, “The Food Business (Amendment) Regulation 2026 will come into effect tomorrow (May 8). However, it should be noted that restaurants must first submit an application and obtain approval before allowing dogs to enter. The FEHD will hold several briefing sessions next week to introduce the regulatory and application arrangements to the catering trade, and will start accepting applications from restaurants for dog entry on May 18.
“The first batch of permission is expected to be granted in mid-June. To allow time for operational preparation by the trade, the FEHD will specify a date in July from which dogs will be allowed to enter permitted food premises. While the exact date will be announced in due course, no person shall bring any dog onto any food premises prior to that date (except for guide dogs and working dogs).”
Restaurants interested in applying for the dog-admission permission may submit their applications electronically through the FEHD’s dedicated webpage (www.fehd.gov.hk/english/licensing/dog_restaurants/index.html) during the application period from May 18 to June 8. A quota of not more than 1 000 restaurants is set for the first phase of application. If more than 1 000 applications are received, allocation will be made by balloting. For safety considerations, applications from hotpot restaurants and barbecue restaurants (including teppanyaki and Korean barbecue) will not be accepted, and only applications from restaurants with an area larger than 20 square metres will be considered. Apart from the above restrictions, all restaurants with a full licence may apply for the dog-admission permission.
The FEHD will notify successful applicants in mid-June, and assign designated officers to visit the successful restaurants and brief their operators on the statutory requirements, licence conditions and other compliance arrangements. Successful applicants are required to pay a fee of $140 within a specified period for the amendment of their licences to add therein the dog-admission permission. A date in July will be specified, from which dogs will be allowed to enter permitted food premises, and will be announced in due course. The FEHD will publish the list of permitted restaurants on its dedicated webpage before that date to facilitate the public in making an informed choice.
The FEHD will step up publicity and education to familiarise the trade and the public with relevant regulatory requirements and arrangements. The FEHD, in collaboration with relevant professional bodies, will organise four briefing sessions on May 11 to 13 and 28 for the trade. Letters have been sent to all restaurant licensees earlier, inviting them to join the briefing sessions. Restaurant operators who are unable to attend in person and other interested parties may choose to watch the live broadcast via the FEHD’s Facebook page from 2.30pm to 5pm on the days of the briefing sessions, which will also be uploaded to the FEHD’s dedicated webpage. Furthermore, the FEHD will upload information, including licence conditions, frequently asked questions and a set of Guidelines on Good Practices and Behaviour, to its dedicated webpage later this month for reference by restaurant operators and members of the public.
Starting from tomorrow, the FEHD will set up two dedicated hotlines (2867 5912 and 2867 2836). Enquiries can be made through the hotlines from 9am to 5pm from Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).
EMSD urges public to stop using one model of ZWILLING electric kettle
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department today (May 7) urged the public to stop using one model of ZWILLING electric kettle with the model number 53005, and contact the product supplier, Cheong Hing Store Limited, regarding product return and refund.
According to the information provided by the supplier, in isolated cases, the handle on the electric kettle concerned may loosen or break off. This could lead to accidents or injuries (such as scalding) if hot water spills out uncontrollably. The supplier has therefore decided to arrange a recall with a refund for the product.
For details of the product recall, please visit the website of Cheong Hing Store Limited at www.cheong-hing.com. For enquiries, please call Cheong Hing Store Limited’s customer service hotline at 2687 5879.
Tender of one-year HONIA-indexed Floating Rate Notes to be held on May 13
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), as representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSAR Government), announced today (May 7) that a tender of 1-year HONIA-indexed Floating Rate Notes (Notes) under the Infrastructure Bond Programme will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, for settlement on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
A total of HK$1.5 billion 1-year HKD Notes will be tendered. The Notes will mature on May 14, 2027 and will carry interest indexed to the Hong Kong Dollar Overnight Index Average (HONIA), payable quarterly in arrear.
Tender is open only to Primary Dealers appointed under the Infrastructure Bond Programme. Anyone wishing to apply for the Notes on offer can do so through any of the Primary Dealers on the latest published list, which can be obtained from the Hong Kong Government Bonds website at www.hkgb.gov.hk. Each tender must be for an amount of HK$50,000 or integral multiples thereof.
Tender results will be published on the HKMA’s website, the Hong Kong Government Bonds website, Bloomberg (GBHK
HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds Tender Information
Tender information of 1-year HONIA-indexed Floating Rate Notes:
| Issue Number | : | 01GH2705001 |
| Stock Code | : | 4202 (HKGB FRN 2705) |
| Tender Date and Time | : | Wednesday, May 13, 2026 9.30am to 10.30am |
| Issue and Settlement Date | : | Thursday, May 14, 2026 |
| Amount on Offer | : | HK$1.5 billion |
| Issue Price | : | At par |
| Maturity | : | 1 year |
| Maturity Date | : | Friday, May 14, 2027 |
| Interest Rate | : | Indexed to the sum of the annualised compounded average of daily HONIA in each interest period and the highest accepted spread at tender, subject to a minimum of 0 per cent per interest period. Details on calculation of interest rate are available at the Institutional Issuances Information Memorandum of the Infrastructure Bond Programme and Government Sustainable Bond Programme (Information Memorandum) published on the Hong Kong Government Bonds website. |
| Interest Period End Dates | : | August 14, 2026 November 16, 2026 February 15, 2027 May 14, 2027 |
| Interest Payment Dates | : | August 18, 2026 November 18, 2026 February 17, 2027 May 18, 2027 |
| Method of Tender | : | Competitive tender |
| Tender Amount | : | Each competitive tender must be for an amount of HK$50,000 or integral multiples thereof. Any tender applications for the Notes must be submitted through a Primary Dealer on the latest published list. |
| Other Details | : | Please see the Information Memorandum available on the Hong Kong Government Bonds website or approach Primary Dealers. |
| Expected commencement date of dealing on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited |
: | Friday, May 15, 2026 |
| Use of Proceeds | : | The Notes will be issued under the institutional part of the Infrastructure Bond Programme. Proceeds will be invested in infrastructure projects in accordance with the Infrastructure Bond Framework published on the Hong Kong Government Bonds website. |
Customs’ first-ever conviction of money laundering by means of cross-boundary transportation of large quantity of currency and bearer negotiable instruments by passengers
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4
Two local women were convicted of “dealing with property known or believed to represent proceeds of indictable offence” (commonly known as money laundering) of about HK$280 million of proceeds of crime by means of cross-boundary transportation of large quantities of cash to Hong Kong, in contravention of the Organized and Serious Crimes Ordinance (OSCO), and were sentenced to 58 months’ and 36 months’ imprisonment respectively at the District Court today (May 7). This is the first-ever conviction of money laundering by means of cross-boundary transportation of large quantities of currency and bearer negotiable instruments by passengers since the Cross-boundary Movement of Physical Currency and Bearer Negotiable Instruments Ordinance came into operation in July 2018.
The two defendants were found to have frequently transported a large quantity of cash to Hong Kong via boundary control points between 2018 and 2019. Follow-up investigations revealed that they were suspected to have dealt with a total of about $280 million of proceeds of crime. Customs arrested the duo at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point in September 2019 and formally charged them with four counts of money laundering in April 2023.
Customs welcomes the sentences. The custodial sentences have imposed a considerable deterrent effect and reflect the seriousness of money laundering offences.
Under the OSCO, a person commits an offence if he or she deals with any property knowing or having reasonable grounds to believe that such property, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly represents any person’s proceeds of an indictable offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and imprisonment for 14 years, while the crime proceeds are also subject to confiscation.
Members of the public may report any suspected violation of the above-mentioned ordinance 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).