Category: MIL-OSI

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

To deepen cooperation between Taiwan and Poland in the field of hydrogen energy, the Energy Administration of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) convened the“Third TW-PL Working Group on Cooperation in Hydrogen Energy Field and the Signing Ceremony of Hydrogen Industry Associations” in Taipei on October 15. The meeting focused on topics of Hydrogen Energy Policy, Investment in Polish Hydrogen Hub, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Technology, and Alignment with International Standards. Vice Minister of Ministry of Economic Affairs, Chien-Hsin Lai, Polish Secretary of State at the Ministry of Energy, Piotr Paweł Masłowski, jointly witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and a Joint Declaration by the bilateral hydrogen industry associations.

Polish Secretary of State, Piotr Paweł Masłowski, personally led a delegation of government officials and domestic leading industry representatives to Taiwan. The delegation included key players such as Orlen (Poland’s largest integrated energy group), Eurofinance (a European energy management consultancy), Hynfra (an investor in green ammonia supply chain), Copc Dynamic (a gas infrastructure company), and the Lower Silesian Hydrogen Valley Association (LSHVA). During their visit to Taiwan, the Polish delegation also attended Energy Taiwan to engage with Taiwanese supply chain companies for business matchmaking and insight exchange.

At the signing ceremony, Vice President of the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research, Chunto Tso, and CEO of the Lower Silesian Hydrogen Valley, Szymon Płoński, signed the MoU to establish a mechanism of regular industrial exchange mechanism, and focus on the promotion of hydrogen-powered drones, distributed hydrogen power generation systems, and hydrogen applications in technology parks.

The Third Taiwan–Poland Hydrogen Working Group Meeting was co-chaired by Chih-Wei Wu, Director-General of the Energy Administration (MOEA), and Monika Hoffa, Deputy Director of the International Cooperation Department at the Polish Ministry of Energy.

Through profound bilateral discussions and insightful presentations, Taiwan and Poland exchanged valuable experience and insights to serve as key references for the formulation of hydrogen policies. Looking ahead, in response to global carbon reduction trends, both sides will continue to advance hydrogen technology R&D, accelerate the practical technical deployment, and support industries in their low-carbon transition.

Marking their first in-person meeting held in Taiwan, Taiwan and Poland have achieved close alignment across on policies, technologies, and business opportunities. Moving forward, the Taiwan–Poland Hydrogen Working Group Meeting will serve as a core communication platform to foster mutual interests and implement regular industrial dialogue in accordance with the MoU. Through joint efforts, Taiwan and Poland aim to accelerate the diverse hydrogen applications in the energy transition, and advance toward a net-zero and sustainability future.

Spokesperson:
Deputy Director General Chen, Energy Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs
Tel: +886-2-2775-7700 / +886-919-998-339

Business Contact: Director Tsai
Tel: +886-2-2775-7730

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

     ​The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, arrived in Bangkok, Thailand, today (October 15) to begin his visit, attending the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group and related events as a member of the Chinese delegation.

     Mr Chan attended a high-level roundtable co-organised by the IMF and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) to explore how economies in the Middle East and Central Asia can better benefit from the vast opportunities offered by Hong Kong’s investment and financing markets. Heads of finance ministries and central banks from a number of countries in these regions took part. In his keynote speech, Mr Chan said that the increasingly close financial ties between Hong Kong and the Middle East and Central Asia help investors diversify their investments and enable enterprises to better raise capital for business development and manage risks. As these economies continue to develop and diversify, Hong Kong can support their growth in three areas: mobilising long-term capital, broadening currency options, and managing and sharing risks.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

     Further to the external merchandise trade statistics in value terms for August 2026 released earlier on, the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) released today (October 15) the volume and price statistics of external merchandise trade for that month.

     In August 2026, the volume of Hong Kong’s total exports of goods and imports of goods increased by 28.6% and 34.6% respectively over August 2025.      
     Changes in the unit value and volume of total exports of goods by main destination are shown in Table 1.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

A spokesman for the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) said today (October 15) that, in view of the Halloween activities to be held in Central from October 17 to 31, the department has stepped up street and public toilet cleansing services, as well as strengthened inspections and enforcement in Lan Kwai Fong and its vicinity, to provide a clean and hygienic environment for the public and visitors. 

The spokesman said that the department has enhanced environmental hygiene services at these areas during Halloween and will closely monitor the situation in the district, particularly on event days and during peak hours of crowd flow, deploying manpower flexibly and adjusting service arrangements as necessary. 

The FEHD has enhanced street cleansing and refuse collection services, including daily street cleansing at locations with heavy pedestrian flows, while streets at other locations are washed at least once a week. The department will also step up cleansing efforts at environmental hygiene black spots. 

To cope with the crowds during the event period, the FEHD has increased the frequency of cleansing at the public toilets at Star Ferry Multi-storey Car Park, Queen’s Road Central, Ice House Street and Lan Kwai Fong, and arranged for toilet attendants to provide round-the-clock service at Lan Kwai Fong Public Toilet on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. 
 
In addition, the FEHD has strengthened inspections and enforcement against illegal hawking, shopfront extensions and littering. The department has also stepped up inspections of food premises in Lan Kwai Fong and its vicinity, providing food safety and environmental hygiene education to restaurant operators and reminding them to handle refuse properly and maintain environmental hygiene. Additional manpower will be deployed during the Halloween period to strengthen inspections and take appropriate actions according to on-site conditions. 
 
The FEHD will maintain close liaisons with relevant departments and event organisers, and take appropriate follow-up actions as necessary. The department appeals to food business operators to maintain good personal, food and environmental hygiene, handle refuse properly and avoid causing obstruction in public places. While enjoying the festive atmosphere, members of the public should also work together to keep the environment clean and refrain from littering. 

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

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 (October 15) that a tender of 2-year RMB institutional Government Bonds (Bonds) through the re-opening of existing 3-year Government Bond issue 03GB2807001 under the Infrastructure Bond Programme will be held on October 22, 2026 (Thursday), for settlement on October 26, 2026 (Monday).
 
An additional amount of RMB0.75 billion of the outstanding 3-year Bonds (issue no. 03GB2807001) will be on offer. The Bonds will mature on July 28, 2028 and will carry interest at the rate of 1.59 per cent per annum payable semi-annually in arrear. The Indicative Pricings of the Bonds on October 15, 2026 are 100.27 with a semi-annualised yield of 1.435 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 2-year RMB HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds:
 

Issue Number	:	03GB2807001
Stock Code	:	85039 (HKGB1.59 2807-R)
Tender Date and Time	:	October 22, 2026 (Thursday) 9.30am to 10.30am
Issue and Settlement Date	:	October 26, 2026 (Monday)
Amount on Offer	:	RMB0.75 billion
Maturity	:	2 years
Remaining Maturity	:	Approximately 1.76 years
Maturity Date	:	July 28, 2028 (Friday)
Interest Rate	:	1.59 per cent p.a. payable semi-annually in arrear
Interest Payment Dates	:	January 28 and July 28 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 (October 26, 2026) for the tender amount is RMB196.03 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 03GB2807001 (Stock code: 85039) 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

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region