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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 (November 7) that a tender of 2-year RMB Institutional Government Bonds (Bonds) under the Infrastructure Bond Programme will be held on November 13, 2025 (Thursday), for settlement on November 17, 2025 (Monday).

A total of RMB1.25 billion 2-year RMB Bonds will be tendered. The Bonds will mature on November 17, 2027 and will carry interest at the rate of 1.71 per cent per annum payable semi-annually in arrear.

Tender is open only to Primary Dealers appointed under the Infrastructure Bond Programme. Anyone wishing to apply for the Bonds 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 RMB50,000 or integral multiples thereof.

Tender results will be published on the HKMA’s website, the Hong Kong Government Bonds website, Bloomberg (GBHK ) and Refinitiv (IBPGSBPINDEX). The publication time is expected to be no later than 3pm on the tender day.

HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds Tender Information

Tender information of 2-year RMB HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds:

Issue Number	:	02GB2711001
Stock Code	:	85089 (HKGB1.71 2711-R)
Tender Date and Time	:	November 13, 2025 (Thursday) 9.30am to 10.30am
Issue and Settlement Date	:	November 17, 2025 (Monday)
Amount on Offer	:	RMB1.25 billion
Maturity	:	2 years
Maturity Date	:	November 17, 2027 (Wednesday)
Interest Rate	:	1.71 per cent p.a. payable semi-annually in arrear
Interest Payment Dates	:	May 17 and November 17 in each year, commencing on the Issue Date up to and including the Maturity Date, subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of 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.
Method of Tender	:	Competitive tender
Tender Amount	:	Each competitive tender must be for an amount of RMB50,000 or integral multiples thereof. Any tender applications for the Bonds 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	:	November 18, 2025 (Tuesday)
Use of Proceeds	:	The Bonds 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.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

To show care and respect for the elderly, the Social Welfare Department (SWD) has organised a concession programme by inviting the local catering sector, retail and other merchants to offer special discounts and concessions to Senior Citizen Card (SCC) holders on Senior Citizens Day on November 16 (Sunday).

An SWD spokesman said that over 400 participating organisations and merchants with more than 3 800 outlets throughout the 18 districts will post their concession offers, terms and conditions, and display publicity posters on Senior Citizens Day (see Attachment) for elderly people’s easy identification. SCC holders can simply scan the QR code on the publicity poster to learn about the participating companies and special offers. The information is also available on the SWD website (www.swd.gov.hk) and the SCC Scheme’s mobile application.

The SWD expresses gratitude to different sectors’ enthusiastic support and encourages SCC holders to enjoy the concessions and discounts on Senior Citizens Day. The SWD welcomes more merchants from different business sectors to support and join the SCC Scheme.

For enquiries on the concessions, please contact the Senior Citizen Card Office at 2152 2847 during office hours.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

Following are the welcome remarks by the Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn, at the Project Cost Management Forum 2025 today (November 7):

Deputy Financial Secretary (Mr Michael Wong), our esteemed speakers from Qatar, Singapore, the United Kingdom and our close neighbour, the Guangdong Province and to all the practitioners from the sector, ladies and gentlemen,

Good morning! First of all, welcome to you all for joining this Project Cost Management Forum 2025 organised by the Centre of Excellence for Major Project Leaders spearheaded by the Development Bureau. We are privileged today to have renowned experts and practitioners from different parts of the world to share with us their advice on project cost governance and cost management, with their insights on project financing and delivery as well as adoption of innovative technology.

Hong Kong has made remarkable achievements as an international metropolis: we are well-known for our free economy, we are among the most desirable places to do business across the globe, and we ranked at the top among cities for our air cargo throughput etc, the list goes on. World-class infrastructure has been fundamental to this success, driving economic growth and sustaining our long-term competitiveness.

As you may have already known and as highlighted by the Deputy Financial Secretary just now, the 15th National Games will start this Sunday. We are hosting events like fencing, rugby sevens and handball. When it comes to sports, for sure, as the Deputy Financial Secretary has mentioned, the Kai Tak Sports Park would come to mind. Since its opening in March this year, numerous international events, games and concerts have been held, attracting not only locals but tourists around the world. The facility has lifted Hong Kong to greater heights. So it is a great example to testify how world-class facilities and infrastructure could drive our economy.

With a view to providing further impetus to drive Hong Kong’s economy, as highlighted in the latest Policy Address and Budget, the Government is committed to accelerating the development of what we called the Northern Metropolis in the northern part of Hong Kong, a new engine for Hong Kong’s future growth. This would entail involvement of significant amount of resources by both the public and private sectors to implement an array of infrastructure and development projects, delivering quality premises, as well as facilities for businesses and households.

Notwithstanding the benefits brought about by the investment, we are mindful of the need to use public money prudently. Since the inaugural Project Cost Management Forum held in 2021, we have been actively fostering a culture of cost-consciousness within the construction industry. Over the years, we have implemented holistic project cost management at various stages of public works projects to ensure the careful use of public funds. With the rollout of major development like the Northern Metropolis and an annual capital works expenditure exceeding HK$120 billion in the short to medium term, this cost-consciousness mindset is more critical than ever.

Given the current global financial situation, we must hold on to the principle of prudent use of public funds. Specifically, we are planning ahead with an “ownership” mindset – to comprehensively evaluate the cost-effectiveness of different implementation proposals and review site selection, usage mix, the scale of the project, design, implementation programme etc, in the very upfront stages, to formulate practical and cost-effective proposals.

We also fully embrace the full integration between technological and industrial innovation to enhance productivity, and we will adopt transformative solutions in our public works, echoing with our country’s 15th Five-Year Plan. For example, the Development Bureau is actively formulating various measures to promote the use of Artificial Intelligence in the construction industry.

We are also keen to continuously uplift capabilities of our diverse construction talent pool, promote knowledge exchange with our Mainland and international partners, and strengthen collaborations with close working partners around the world, thereby reinforcing our role as international infrastructure centre.

As a concrete step to take forward the initiatives I mentioned just now, I am pleased to announce that we would shortly witness the exchange of a Memorandum of Understanding with Singapore. It demonstrates our shared commitment to fostering deeper collaboration in construction innovation and project management.

Lastly, just as robust infrastructure is fundamental to the progress of our society, so too is active civic participation. So you all know what I am going to say next. Please allow me to repeat an important message, an important appeal to you all, to actively participate in one such upcoming exercise to demonstrate civic mindedness, one that also bears significance to Hong Kong’s development in the coming four years as we take forward major land development and infrastructure projects, and that is of course the Legislative Council election on December 7. I urge you to not just vote in your various capacities. I think all the practitioners here, you do have various capacities. So just vote in your various capacities and encourage your family, friends and colleagues to do the same. Just as our infrastructure helps shape a better city, your votes help build a better Hong Kong, the place we are proud to call home.

I am confident that today’s Forum will be enlightening and inspiring. Let us make the most of this opportunity to collaborate, innovate, and drive progress together.

Thank you.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

     The Shenzhen-Hong Kong Financial Co-operation Committee convened its third meeting in Hong Kong today (November 7) under the co-chairmanship of the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui, and the Vice-Mayor of the Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government and Director General of the Office of the Financial Affairs Committee of the CPC Shenzhen Municipal Committee, Mr Luo Huanghao. At the meeting, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Shenzhen Municipal Financial Regulatory Bureau signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in relation to co-operation in gold-related aspects.
 
     The Committee discussed the latest developments in the financial markets and financial co-operation initiatives of Shenzhen and Hong Kong. It also explored new suggestions for boosting the further development of a collaborative market.
 
     The FSTB and the Shenzhen Municipal Financial Regulatory Bureau signed an MOU at the meeting. By leveraging complementary strengths, the two places will jointly build a deeply integrated regional gold ecosystem. The MOU provides lawful and regulatory support for Hong Kong gold traders in co-operating with qualified refining enterprises in Shenzhen to carry out processing trade. The co-operation will bring the initiative to accelerate the building of an international gold trading market as announced in “The Chief Executive’s 2025 Policy Address” into action.
 
     In addition, the FSTB and the Shenzhen Municipal Financial Regulatory Bureau have reached a consensus on further deepening fintech co-operation and exchange, with a view to fully leveraging the strengths of both cities in fintech and jointly establishing a global fintech centre. The two parties will jointly announce co-operation policies in the fintech sector in the near future.
 
     Mr Hui said that Hong Kong and Shenzhen, both key engines for driving the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), will undoubtedly continue strengthening financial co-operation at this pivotal juncture when the country is concluding its National 14th Five-Year Plan and preparing for the 15th Five-Year Plan with a view to unleashing the immense potential of the GBA, thus jointly making contributions to the country’s development as a financial powerhouse.
 
     Mr Luo said that Shenzhen will comprehensively and accurately implement the “one country, two systems” principle with unwavering commitment, steadfastly uphold the fundamental principle of “one country”, and effectively leverage the advantages of the “two systems”, with a view to comprehensively deepen Shenzhen-Hong Kong financial co-operation and fully support Hong Kong in consolidating and enhancing its status as an international financial centre. This will also accelerate Shenzhen’s development into an industry-focused financial centre with significant global influence, and propel Shenzhen-Hong Kong financial co-operation to higher levels, broader dimensions, and wider fields, thereby contributing fresh and greater efforts towards building a financial empowered country.
 
     Established in June 2024, the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Financial Co-operation Committee brings together official members from the financial regulatory bodies of the Central Authorities, Shenzhen and Hong Kong, as well as industry leaders in both places as non-official members to provide insights on Shenzhen-Hong Kong financial co-operation and the development of the GBA’s financial infrastructure.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     Following is the speech by the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, at the kick-off ceremony of Shanghai Commercial Bank’s 75th anniversary celebration today (November 7):

Stephen (Chairman of the Shanghai Commercial Bank, Mr Stephen Lee), Lincoln (Director of the Shanghai Commercial & Savings Bank, Mr Lincoln Yung), Wallace (Chief Executive of the Shanghai Commercial Bank, Mr Wallace Lam), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,

     Good afternoon. It is a great pleasure to join you today to kick off the 75th anniversary celebrations of the Shanghai Commercial Bank (SCB) in Hong Kong. 

     Just now, Stephen shared the history and proud tradition of the SCB. I’m pleased to see that throughout your development, you have remained true to the visionary mission back in 1915 – to serve the community, to support industries, and to foster international trade. They remain as relevant today as they were over a century ago. 

     Over the years, the Bank has built a strong reputation for serving small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well, in addition, also as the high-net-worth individuals. I believe what sets the SCB apart is the close relationships it has fostered with its clients – one that is built on trust and long-term commitment.

     I’m also pleased to see that the Bank is embracing innovation and playing a pioneering role in advancing financial inclusion. A prime example is your launch of Hong Kong’s first SME online platform built on the Interbank Account Data Sharing and Commercial Data Interchange infrastructure – an initiative that streamlines the account opening and loan application process, improving access to credit for SMEs.

     And you are going further. Through active participation in the CargoX project, the SCB is collaborating with public and private partners to integrate credit, logistics and cross-boundary transaction data to facilitate financing and payment solutions for SMEs venturing abroad. 

     Looking ahead, I believe the SCB is well positioned for continued growth. Under the roadmap outlined in the 15th Five-Year Plan recommendations by the CPC Central Committee, the country will continue to pursue high-level two-way opening up. More Mainland enterprises will expand their global presence, and many of them will use Hong Kong’s top-notch financial and professional services. With strong connectivity across the Shanghai Banks network, the SCB is well placed to support these enterprises to go global. 

     At the same time, Hong Kong is fast emerging as the world’s largest cross-boundary wealth management centre. The Government is working closely with the industry to strengthen our asset and wealth management ecosystem – by expanding product offerings, enhancing market liquidity and deepening connectivity with global markets. These developments will open up new growth opportunities for your bank, particularly given your strategic focus in this area. 

     Ladies and gentlemen, on this special occasion, let me once again extend my heartiest congratulations to the SCB on your 75th anniversary in Hong Kong. I wish the Bank continued success and prosperity in the years to come.

     And before I close, let me take this opportunity to remind everyone: mark your diaries for December 7, the Legislative Council Election. Your vote matters for our city, and for our shared future. Thank you very much.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government announced that the Pilot Scheme for Direct Cross-boundary Ambulance Transfer in the Greater Bay Area will be extended to designated hospitals in Zhuhai and Nansha from November 9 (Sunday), marking a new phase of the Pilot Scheme.

     In his Policy Address in September this year, the Chief Executive has announced the extension of the cross-boundary ambulance transfer arrangements with the governments of Guangdong and Macao in an orderly manner, including expansion to cover designated hospitals in Zhuhai and Nansha, as well as two-way transfers. To ensure the smooth implementation of relevant arrangements, the HKSAR Government, in collaboration with the People’s Government of Zhuhai Municipality and the Nansha District People’s Government of Guangzhou Municipality, conducted drills in September and October respectively to assess the simulated transfer of patients under the cross-boundary ambulance arrangements. The drills were conducted smoothly in general. The Pilot Scheme will be extended to Zhuhai People’s Hospital and the Nansha Division of the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, starting from November 9.

     The Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, said, “With the high degree of integration among cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and frequent travelling of residents between different cities in the GBA for living and working, there is an increasing demand for the cross-boundary transfer of patients in a point-to-point mode. The extension of the Pilot Scheme will help enhance the medical collaboration in the GBA, offering patients a safer, more timely and convenient transfer arrangements.

     “The arrangements for direct cross-boundary ambulance transfer in the GBA involve cross-boundary travelling of vehicles, healthcare personnel, drugs and medical devices, and more. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to various national ministries, including the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, the National Health Commission and the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China, for their support and guidance which contributed to the smooth extension of the arrangements. I would also like to thank various authorities of the People’s Government of Guangdong Province, the People’s Government of Zhuhai Municipality, the Nansha District People’s Government of Guangzhou Municipality and the People’s Government of Shenzhen Municipality for their concerted efforts in maintaining proactive communication and close collaboration on the arrangements for direct cross-boundary ambulance transfer. In addition, I would like to thank a number of HKSAR Government departments and organisations, including the Security Bureau, the Transport and Logistics Bureau, the Hong Kong Police Force, the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department, the Immigration Department, the Transport Department, the Department of Health and the Hospital Authority, for their full co-operation.”

     The Pilot Scheme was launched on November 30 last year, with the implementation of direct cross-boundary ambulance transfer of patients from designated sending hospitals in Shenzhen and Macao (i.e. the University of Hong Kong – Shenzhen Hospital and the Conde S. Januario Hospital of Macao) to designated public hospitals in Hong Kong in its first phase. As at early November this year, a total of 17 patients (11 from Shenzhen and six from Macao) had been successfully transferred to designated public hospitals in Hong Kong for treatment. According to professional medical assessments, patients of the above cases have a need for continuous hospitalisation for treatment. Their conditions were relatively stable, but they were unable to cross the boundary on their own and were unsuitable for transfer to an ambulance via the existing boundary control points. The risk during transfers can be significantly reduced if patients are not required to be handed over between ambulances at boundary control points, and the arrangements fully demonstrated the continuous deepening of quality healthcare collaboration and development in the GBA. The overall operation of the Pilot Scheme has been smooth since its implementation, and it will be extended for one year until November 29 next year.

     The governments of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao will continue to review the effectiveness and operational experiences of the existing transfer arrangements, with the medical needs, safety and interests of patients as the prime concerns, as well as to press ahead with the objective of extending the cross-boundary ambulance transfer arrangements to two-way transfers as set out in the Policy Address, aiming for implementation early next year.

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 (November 7) that a tender of 10-year RMB institutional Government Bonds (Bonds) through the re-opening of existing 10-year Government Bond issue 10GB3505001 under the Infrastructure Bond Programme will be held on November 13, 2025 (Thursday), for settlement on November 17, 2025 (Monday).

An additional amount of RMB1.0 billion of the outstanding 10-year Bonds (issue no. 10GB3505001) will be on offer. The Bonds will mature on May 15, 2035 and will carry interest at the rate of 2.29 per cent per annum payable semi-annually in arrear. The Indicative Pricings of the Bonds on November 7, 2025 are 101.84 with a semi-annualised yield of 2.076 per cent.

Tender is open only to Primary Dealers appointed under the Infrastructure Bond Programme. Anyone wishing to apply for the Bonds 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 RMB50,000 or integral multiples thereof.

Tender results will be published on the HKMA’s website, the Hong Kong Government Bonds website, Bloomberg (GBHK ) and Refinitiv (IBPGSBPINDEX). The publication time is expected to be no later than 3pm on the tender day.

HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds Tender Information

Tender information of 10-year RMB HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds:
 

Issue Number	:	10GB3505001
Stock Code	:	85024 (HKGB2.29 3505-R)
Tender Date and Time	:	November 13, 2025 (Thursday) 9.30am to 10.30am
Issue and Settlement Date	:	November 17, 2025 (Monday)
Amount on Offer	:	RMB1.0 billion
Maturity	:	10 years
Remaining maturity	:	Approximately 9.5 years
Maturity Date	:	May 15, 2035 (Thursday)
Interest Rate	:	2.29 per cent p.a. payable semi-annually in arrear
Interest Payment Dates	:	May 15 and November 15 in each year, commencing on the Issue Date up to and including the Maturity Date, subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of 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.
Method of Tender	:	Competitive tender
Tender Amount	:	Each competitive tender must be for an amount of RMB50,000 or integral multiples thereof. Any tender applications for the Bonds must be submitted through a Primary Dealer on the latest published list. The accrued interest to be paid by successful bidders on the issue date (November 17, 2025) for the tender amount is RMB0.00 per minimum denomination of RMB50,000. (The accrued interest to be paid for tender amount exceeding RMB50,000 may not be exactly equal to the figures calculated from the accrued interest per minimum denomination of RMB50,000 due to rounding).
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	:	The tender amount is fully fungible with the existing 10GB3505001 (Stock code: 85024) listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.
Use of Proceeds	:	The Bonds 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.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

Hong Kong Customs yesterday (November 6) detected two suspected smuggling cases involving private cars at the Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point and seized 1 386 suspected smuggled CPUs and 1 700 suspected smuggled solid-state drives with a total estimated market value of about $4.77 million.

Customs yesterday intercepted two outgoing private cars at the control point. Upon X-ray examination, Customs officers spotted irregularities in the images of the two private cars, and false compartments were found. The suspected smuggled items were seized respectively from the false compartment of the chassis frame under the cargo compartment of the first private car and the false compartment of the central console of the second private car. Two male drivers, aged 29 and 35, were subsequently arrested.

An investigation is ongoing.

Customs will continue to combat cross-boundary smuggling activities with firm enforcement action based on risk assessment and intelligence analysis.

Smuggling is a serious offence. Under the Import and Export Ordinance, any person found guilty of importing or exporting unmanifested cargo is liable to a maximum fine of HK$2 million and imprisonment for seven years upon conviction. Any person who modifies a vehicle for the purpose of smuggling is also liable to a maximum fine of HK$2 million and imprisonment for seven years upon conviction. The goods and private cars involved may be forfeited.

Members of the public may report any suspected smuggling 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 – 4

Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao jointly released today (November 7) a report on air quality in 2024 under the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Pearl River Delta Regional Air Quality Monitoring Network, which indicates a long-term downward trend of the concentrations of various air pollutants, namely sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), respirable suspended particulates (RSPs, PM10) and fine suspended particulates (FSPs, PM2.5).
 
Over the years, the governments of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao have introduced a variety of policies and measures tailored to local circumstances, working together to improve regional air quality. The report reveals that the 2024 annual average concentrations for these parameters have declined between 18 per cent and 86 per cent from their peak levels (shown in Annexes 1 and 2). The decline well demonstrates the effectiveness of emission reduction measures implemented across the three places in improving air quality in the Pearl River Delta region.
  
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government has continued to implement various air pollutant emission control measures covered in the Hong Kong Roadmap on Popularisation of Electric Vehicles (EVs), the Clean Air Plan for Hong Kong 2035, Hong Kong’s Climate Action Plan 2050 and the Green Transformation Roadmap of Public Buses and Taxis on marine and land transport, power plants and non-road mobile machinery to enhance air quality. In addition, the Air Pollution Control (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 came into effect on April 11, 2025. The Amendment Ordinance tightens five existing Air Quality Objectives (AQOs) and adds three new parameters introduced by the World Health Organization (WHO) to the WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines. Among the 15 updated AQOs, seven are set at the most stringent levels of the Guidelines, which are on par with those of other advanced economies.
 
For vehicles, the HKSAR Government is committed to phasing out approximately 40 000 Euro IV diesel commercial vehicles progressively by the end of 2027. The Government deploys roadside remote sensing equipment to control exhaust emissions from vehicles. New registrations of fuel-propelled private cars including hybrids will cease in 2035 or earlier, and approximately 700 electric buses and 3 000 electric taxis will be introduced by end-2027. The HKSAR Government has been implementing and promoting green transformation of vehicles and is striving towards zero vehicular emissions by 2050. These efforts have produced early results. As at end-September 2025, the number of EVs in Hong Kong exceeded 135 000, of which about 132 000 were private cars – nine times the number from six years ago, accounting for 21 per cent of all private cars in Hong Kong.

Since 2019, Hong Kong has collaborated with Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) cities to establish a domestic marine emission control area in the Pearl River Delta, requiring all vessels to use compliant fuel within Hong Kong waters while sailing or at berth.
  
Meanwhile, Guangdong Province published and implemented the “Notice on Action Plan for Continuous Improvement of Air Quality in Guangdong Province Issued by the People’s Government of Guangdong Province”, the “Notice on Implementation of Monitoring Requirements on Fugitive Emission of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from Factories Issued by Department of Ecology and Environment of Guangdong Province”, the “Notice on Strengthening Control of VOCs Emissions During Storage and Transportation in Oil Depots and Petrochemical and Chemical Enterprises”, the “Notice on Further Reduction of Nitrogen Oxides Emission from Stationary and Mobile Sources issued by Department of Ecology and Environment of Guangdong Province”, and the “Notice on Strengthening Environmental Control on Diesel Trucks of Key Vehicle-using Enterprises”, as well as promulgating the local standard “Integrated Emission Standard of VOCs for Stationary Pollution Source”. Guangdong Province launched the hierarchical management of VOCs-related enterprises, enhanced the total VOCs management, advanced the control of industrial boilers and furnaces, upheld a co-ordinated approach across vehicle regulations, fuel standards, roadway management, and enterprise compliance to strengthen emissions regulations for diesel trucks operated by key enterprises, conducted compliance checks on new vehicles, improved emissions management for non-road mobile machinery, and carried out regular sampling and inspection of the fuel quality and emissions of engineering machinery.
 
The Macao Special Administrative Region (Macao SAR) Government is continuously implementing measures to improve air quality in line with the Long-term Decarbonisation Strategy of Macao (including the Macao Electric Vehicle Promotion Plan) and the Macao Environmental Protection Plan (2021–2025). These include controlling vehicle exhaust emissions, phasing out high-pollution vehicles, promoting EVs, and regulating VOCs. In 2024, the Macao SAR Government continued to encourage vehicle owners to phase out high-polluting old motorcycles and diesel vehicles through the Subsidy Scheme for Phasing out Old Motorcycles with Replacement of New Electric Motorcycles and the Subsidy Scheme for Phasing Out Old Diesel Vehicles. These efforts have achieved positive results. Building on this progress, the Macao SAR Government is launching a new phase of the Subsidy Scheme for Replacing Gasoline Motorcycles with New Electric Motorcycles in 2025. This new scheme expands the scope of eligible applicants to include all conventional fuel-propelled motorcycles and extends the scheme duration to five years, further intensifying efforts to phase out high-polluting motorcycles and promote electric motorcycles. In addition, the Macao SAR Government is studying the formulation of a new phase of the subsidy scheme for phasing out old diesel vehicles and is advancing a series of related policies. These include enhancing public charging and battery-swapping facilities, tightening emission limits for motorcycles and diesel vehicles as well as certain parameters for unleaded motor gasoline, restricting the import of construction adhesives exceeding VOC content limits, and increasing the proportion of local photovoltaic power generation. Through these comprehensive efforts, the Macao SAR Government aims to further reduce local emissions, enhance air quality, and achieve the regional joint prevention and control objectives.

The Network comprises a total of 23 air monitoring stations in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao. The Ecological and Environmental Monitoring Centre of Guangdong, the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) of Hong Kong, the Macao Environmental Protection Bureau and the Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau are responsible for the co-ordination, management and operation of the monitoring stations in the respective places and the release of quarterly and annual monitoring results. The relevant reports are available on the following websites:
 

• The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Regional Air Quality Monitoring Information System (www.gdeem.cn:20047/#/);
• The Department of Ecology and Environment of Guangdong Province (gdee.gd.gov.cn);
• The EPD of Hong Kong (www.epd.gov.hk); and
• The Macao Environmental Protection Bureau (www.dspa.gov.mo) or the Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (www.smg.gov.mo).

Looking ahead, the governments of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao will continue to work hand in hand to build a beautiful bay area and further improve air quality in the GBA.  

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesperson for the Kowloon East Cluster announced today (November 7) that the Tseung Kwan O South Family Medicine Clinic (TKOSFMC), located on 1/F, North Tower, Tseung Kwan O Government Offices, 30 Tong Yin Street, Tseung Kwan O, will commence services on November 10 (Monday). Complementing the three Family Medicine Clinics (FMC) in Sai Kung, namely Tseung Kwan O Jockey Club FMC, Tseung Kwan O (Po Ning Road) FMC and Sai Kung Mona Fong FMC, comprehensive one-stop primary healthcare services in the district will be further enhanced.
 
     Aside from providing doctor consultation services, the TKOSFMC will also provide other services through its multidisciplinary healthcare teams such as personalised health screenings, chronic disease prevention and management, vaccinations, and health education. With the commencement of services, it will also help strengthen family medicine training and enhance collaboration among primary healthcare services in the community to better address the population’s health needs.
 
     The spokesperson said, “The TKOSFMC adopts a family medicine service model and is committed to providing comprehensive, holistic, continuous, prevention-oriented and diversified primary healthcare services. The new clinic enhancements not only improve the overall clinic environment but also reinforce multidisciplinary healthcare services and introduce advanced equipment to assist diagnosis in line with primary healthcare development. This can further strengthen the role of family medicine as the first point of contact in a continuous healthcare process.”
 
     The Kowloon East Cluster has informed residents in the district through various channels, including arranging local district council members to visit the clinic to better understand the clinic’s facilities and services, in order to ensure that the public and residents in the district are aware of the relevant outpatient service arrangements. Some patients with chronic illnesses requiring regular follow-up at the three FMCs in Sai Kung have also been individually notified and arranged with follow-up appointments at the TKOSFMC in future. Patients with episodic illnesses can make appointments via the Telephone Appointment System (telephone number: 3542 5741) or the HA Go mobile application’s “Book FMC” function. For general enquiries, members of the public can contact the clinic at 2970 0200.