Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4
The Transport Department (TD) today (May 13) said that the next online auction of vehicle registration marks (VRMs) will be held from noon on May 28 (Thursday) to noon on June 1 (Monday) through the auction platform E-Auction (e-auction.td.gov.hk). Interested bidders can participate in the online auction only after they have successfully registered as E-Auction users.
A spokesman for the TD said, “A total of 220 Ordinary VRMs will be available at this online public auction. The list of VRMs (see Annex) has been uploaded to the E-Auction website. Applicants who have paid a $1,000 deposit to reserve an Ordinary VRM for auction should also register as an E-Auction user in advance in order to participate in the online bidding, including placing the first bid at the opening price of $1,000. Otherwise, the VRMs reserved by them may be bid on by other interested bidders at or above the opening price. Auctions for VRMs with ‘HK’ or ‘XX’ as a prefix, special VRMs and personalised VRMs will continue to be carried out through physical auctions by bidding paddles and their announcement arrangements remain unchanged.”
Members of the public participating in the online bidding should take note of the following important points:
(1) Bidders should register in advance as an E-Auction user by “iAM Smart+” equipped with the digital signing function; or by using a valid digital certificate and an email address upon completion of identity verification. Registered “iAM Smart” users should provide their Hong Kong identity card number, while non-Hong Kong residents who are not “iAM Smart” users should provide the number of their passport or other identification documents when registering as E-Auction users.
(2) Bidders are required to provide a digital signature to confirm the submission and amount of the bid by using “iAM Smart+” or a valid digital certificate at the time of the first bid of each online bidding session (including setting automatic bids before the auction begins) to comply with the requirements of the Electronic Transactions Ordinance.
(3) If a bid is made in respect of a VRM within the last 10 minutes before the end of the auction, the auction end time for that particular VRM will be automatically extended by another 10 minutes, up to a maximum of 24 hours.
(4) Successful bidders must follow the instructions in the notification email issued by the TD to log in to the E-Auction within 48 hours from the issuance of email and complete the follow-up procedures, including:
completing the Purchaser Information for the issuance of the Memorandum of Sale of Registration Mark (Memorandum of Sale); and
making the auction payment online by credit card, Faster Payment System (FPS) or Payment by Phone Service (PPS). Cheque or cash payment is not accepted in the E-Auction.
(5) A VRM can only be assigned to a motor vehicle registered in the name of the purchaser. Relevant information on the Certificate of Incorporation must be provided by the successful bidder in the Purchaser Information of the Memorandum of Sale if the VRM purchased is to be registered under the name of a body corporate.
(6) Successful bidders will receive a notification email around seven working days after payment has been confirmed and can download the Memorandum of Sale from the E-Auction. The purchaser must apply for the VRM to be assigned to a motor vehicle registered in the name of the purchaser within 12 months from the date of issue of the Memorandum of Sale. If the purchaser fails to do so within the 12-month period, in accordance with the statutory provision, the allocation of the VRM will be cancelled and a new allocation will be arranged by the TD without prior notice to the purchaser.
The TD has informed all applicants who have reserved Ordinary VRMs for this round of auction of the E-Auction arrangements in detail by post. Members of the public may refer to the E-Auction website or watch the tutorial videos for more information. Please call the E-Auction hotline (3583 3980) or email (e-auction-enquiry@td.gov.hk) for enquiries.
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
LCQ10: Accelerated settlement for cash market Question:
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has published a consultation paper on transitioning the settlement cycle for the Hong Kong cash market from “T+2” to “T+1”. The proposal aims to enable post-trade activities to be completed earlier on the trading day (T-day), giving market participants sufficient time to prepare for smooth settlement on the next business day (T+1). As major global securities markets gradually adopt shorter settlement cycles, there are concerns regarding how Hong Kong can seize this opportunity to enhance settlement efficiency and maintain the competitiveness of its market infrastructure. In this connection, will the Government inform this Council:
(1) whether the authorities and HKEX have conducted a quantitative analysis of the substantive benefits of changing from “T+2” to “T+1”, including (i) market and settlement risk management; (ii) the efficiency of capital utilisation; and (iii) impact on market investors and specific products; if they have, the findings of the assessment (including a breakdown of the findings across the three areas mentioned above); if not, the reasons for that;
(2) against the background of global securities markets gradually moving towards shorter settlement cycles, whether the authorities will use the reform to introduce a “T+1” settlement cycle as an opportunity to encourage the Hong Kong stock market to streamline and automate the relevant processes; and
(3) given that there are views that shortening the stock settlement cycle will have far-reaching implications for the Hong Kong stock market as a whole, and that a number of market reform measures are currently being actively prepared or are being implemented in stages (including optimising the lot framework and promoting the uncertificated securities market regime), whether the authorities have assessed the synergistic of these measures to enhance their overall benefits to the securities market; if so, of the details; if not, the reasons for that?
Reply:
President,
The Government is committed to driving the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) to study and enhance measures relating to trading, clearing and settlement mechanisms, with a view to improving the efficiency, risk management capability and international competitiveness of the Hong Kong market.
In view of the global trend towards shorter settlement cycles in major markets, HKEX published a discussion paper in July 2025 to explore with the market shortening the settlement cycle of Hong Kong’s cash equities market to T+1, and further issued a consultation paper in April this year to seek market views broadly on the specific operational model and implementation timetable.
In consultation with the SFC and HKEX, the reply to the three parts of the question is as follows:
(1) The settlement cycle is a fundamental element of cash equities market trading. In promoting the shortening of the settlement cycle to T+1, HKEX has analysed its impact across different aspects of the market, including market and settlement risk management, capital utilisation efficiency as well as potential opportunities and challenges for investors and specific product arrangements. On this basis, HKEX has engaged in in‑depth discussions with market participants to build consensus.
From the perspective of risk management and capital utilisation efficiency, a T+1 settlement cycle shortens settlement to the next business day, meaning that only one day’s worth of unsettled trades will be outstanding on each day. This helps reduce market risk arising from unsettled positions and correspondingly lowers systemic risk. Drawing on the experience of other major markets, the arrangement also facilitates a reduction in clearing fund requirements, thereby enhancing capital utilisation efficiency for clearing participants and market intermediaries. According to a relevant market report, the United States market saw a reduction of over 20 per cent in clearing fund levels following the implementation of T+1. Moreover, shortening the settlement cycle from T+2 to T+1 enables investors to receive proceeds from sell trades one business day earlier which improve cash flow efficiency and allow investors to reinvest more flexibly and promptly, bringing potential positive effects on market activity.
While drawing on international experience, HKEX has also taken into account the characteristics of the Hong Kong market, including its highly international investor base and market structure. Statistics show that trading by international institutional investors or related proprietary trading accounts for over 60 per cent of total turnover, the proportion of which to retail participation is relatively higher compared with other major global markets. Given that international investors are likely to trade across multiple markets, the reform will facilitate smoother cross‑market capital flows for investors along the gradual transition of global major markets towards T+1 settlement cycles.
On the other hand, as some market participants (including international investors, their brokers and custodians) operate across different time zones, and certain products and market activities under a T+1 settlement cycle may involve additional factors to consider (such as subscription and redemption of exchange‑traded products of multiple asset classes, securities lending activities, and the exercise and transfer of stock options), market participants may need to undertake appropriate system upgrades, promote process automation, and co-ordinate across the market to maintain overall operational efficiency and stability.
To ensure an orderly transition to a shortened settlement cycle in the Hong Kong cash equities market, HKEX is consulting the market on specific proposed adjustments to trading and settlement processes and the implementation timetable. The consultation period will end on May 18 this year. HKEX will then carefully consider market feedback to finalise the arrangements, allowing sufficient preparation time for the industry to transition to the T+1 settlement cycle and providing appropriate support.
(2) and (3) Improving market efficieny and promoting dematerialisation and digitalisation are irreversible development trends in global financial markets. Relevant work is of critical importance to consolidating and enhancing Hong Kong’s position as an international financial centre. To effectively improve market efficiency, we need to comprehensively enhance market infrastructure across all fronts, from listing, trading, clearing to settlement, thereby optimising the full-cycle and full-chain financial ecosystem.
The shortening of settlement cycle in the cash equities market to T+1 is one of the key initiatives to enhance market infrastructure. Since commencing discussion with the market on the topic last year, HKEX has introduced new functionalities and upgraded post‑trade systems to ensure compatibility of the existing Central Clearing and Settlement System with the T+1 settlement cycle such that technical preparations could be completed in advance. The T+1 proposal put forward for industry consultation provides the industry with a common timetable and a clear direction, which are conducive to encouraging participants to review and enhance their post‑trade processes under a consistent market framework, thereby promoting systemic advancement of the securities market infrastructure.
Meanwhile, HKEX has also actively taken forward various measures to enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of the full-chain operation of the Hong Kong market. Examples include launching a new digitalised initial public offering (IPO) settlement platform (FINI) which substantially shortened the cycle from IPO pricing to commencement of trading from T+5 to T+2; maintaining normal operation of the securities and derivatives markets (including Stock Connect, holiday trading of derivatives and after‑hours trading sessions) under severe weather conditions; and narrowing the minimum price spreads for equities to enable stock prices to reflect market conditions more promptly. In addition, HKEX has consulted the market on measures to enhance board lot sizes and is actively reviewing the feedback received. The Government, together with the SFC, HKEX and the industry, will also launch the uncertificated securities market regime this year, further enhancing market efficiency and infrastructure standards, while strengthening investor protection and market transparency.
This series of measures will generate significant synergy and comprehensively optimise market infrastructure, so as to enhance the overall operational efficiency of Hong Kong’s securities market, consolidate Hong Kong’s competitive edge as an international fundraising centre and diversified trading platform, and lay a more solid foundation for the market’s long‑term sustainable development. We will maintain close communication with the market and continue to explore measures to further enhance market efficiency and competitiveness. Issued at HKT 12:35
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
LCQ8: Ancillary facilities at West Kowloon Station of Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link Question:
Many members of the public have relayed that certain ancillary facilities at the West Kowloon Station (WEK) of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link (XRL) are inadequate, including insufficient seating in the waiting hall for departing passengers and a lack of convenient food and beverage (F&B) services and retail facilities (e.g. vending machines), which fail to meet passengers’ actual needs and affect their waiting experience. In this connection, will the Government inform this Council:
(1) whether it has compiled statistics on the monthly total patronage, the highest daily patronage and the date concerned, and the average daily patronage during peak and non-peak periods of the Hong Kong Section of XRL, from January 1, 2025, to the end of April this year;
(2) whether it has compiled statistics on the average number of passengers waiting in the waiting hall at WEK during peak and non-peak periods from January 1, 2025, to the end of April this year; of the current number of seats in the waiting hall; whether the MTR Corporation Limited (MTRCL) has any plans to increase the number of seats and other facilities in the waiting hall; if so, of the details (including the proposed number of additional seats and the proportion of such seats equipped with USB charging ports) and timetable;
(3) given that the Transport and Logistics Bureau, in its reply to a question from a Member on June 4, 2025, stated that the Government would work with MTRCL on refining the arrangements for providing F&B services and shops in the waiting hall in the Mainland Port Area, and that it had already had preliminary discussions with the Mainland authorities regarding the operation and regulatory arrangements for such shops, of the latest progress of the work concerned (including the F&B services and facilities added or to be added, and the number, location and regulatory arrangements of the shops involved); and
(4) of the operating revenues and expenditures of MTRCL in operating WEK and the Hong Kong Section of XRL over the past three financial years; and of the percentage of the operating expenditures spent on the maintenance, enhancement, upgrading and management of passenger convenience facilities at the station in each of those years?
Reply:
President,
The Hong Kong Section of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link (XRL) was commissioned on September 23, 2018, connecting with the national high-speed rail network which currently spans over 50 000 kilometres. Since January 2026, the number of Mainland destinations directly accessible from the Hong Kong West Kowloon Station (WEK) has increased from 44 at the beginning of its operation to the current 110. The XRL patronage has been steadily on the rise and striking new highs in recent years. In 2025, the patronage of the XRL Hong Kong Section reached an annual total of over 30 million passenger trips, and the cumulative patronage surpassed 100 million passenger trips thus far. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and the MTR Corporation Limited (MTRCL) will continue to work with the Mainland authorities to enhance the XRL services continuously, so as to meet passengers’ travelling needs and the long-term development of the XRL.
In consultation with the MTRCL, a reply to the question raised by the Hon Duncan Chiu is as follows:
(1) The monthly number of arrival and departure passenger traffic via the Hong Kong West Kowloon Control Point from January 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, are tabulated below:
Month/Year The HKSAR Government acknowledges that providing shops and food and beverage services at the waiting hall in the WEK will help enhance the travelling experience of passengers. The HKSAR Government is actively discussing with the MTRCL and the relevant Mainland authorities to take forward the relevant operational and supporting arrangements for shops under the framework of the “co-location arrangement”.Issued at HKT 12:35
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Government welcomes passage of Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions, Concessionary Deductions and Allowances) Bill 2026 A Government spokesperson said, “The measures include increasing the basic allowance, married person’s allowance, single parent allowance, basic and additional child allowance, basic and additional allowance for dependent parent/grandparent and the deduction ceiling for elderly residential care expenses, as well as extending the claim period for additional child allowance for newborns starting from the year of assessment 2026/27. About 2.09 million taxpayers will benefit, reducing tax revenue by about $5.51 billion per year.
“The measures also include a one-off 100 per cent reduction of salaries tax, tax under personal assessment and profits tax for the year of assessment 2025/26, subject to a ceiling of $3,000 per case. It is expected to benefit about 2.12 million taxpayers and 170 000 businesses, with about 24 per cent of the taxpayers and 18 per cent of the businesses not needing to pay tax for the year of assessment 2025/26. The government revenue will be reduced by about $5.78 billion.”
The above legislation as passed will be gazetted on May 22. The one-off tax concessions, increased allowances and deduction ceilings will be reflected in taxpayers’ final tax payable for the year of assessment 2025/26 and the tax payable for the year of assessment 2026/27 respectively. Issued at HKT 15:36
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Following is a question by the Hon Leung Man-kwong and a written reply by the Secretary for Housing, Ms Winnie Ho, in the Legislative Council today (May 13):
Question:
Under the existing policy, residents of public rental housing (PRH) are not permitted to install closed-circuit televisions (CCTVs) outside their flats or in public corridors. Offenders are liable to a warning or point allotment under the Marking Scheme for Estate Management Enforcement. However, it is learnt that quite a number of residents have installed recording devices outside their flats or in public corridors without authorization in order to ensure security or prevent nuisance caused by neighbours. In this connection, will the Government inform this Council: Reply:
President,
Public rental housing (PRH) residents are required to comply with the terms of the tenancy agreement as well as the policies set by the Hong Kong Housing Authority (HA). Otherwise, their tenancy may be terminated. According to the terms of the PRH tenancy agreement, tenants are prohibited from causing any disturbance or nuisance inside or outside the rented flat to other residents. Should a PRH tenant breach the tenancy agreement by causing nuisance to others, the Housing Department (HD) will take tenancy control actions against the offending tenant in accordance with the terms of the PRH tenancy agreement or the Marking Scheme for Estate Management Enforcement in Public Housing Estates (the Marking Scheme). Serious cases will result in termination of the tenancy and recovery of the flat.
In response to the question raised by the Hon Leung Man-kwong, our reply is as follows:
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4
Following is a question by the Hon Dominic Lee and a written reply by the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, in the Legislative Council today (May 13):
Question:
It is learnt that in recent years, many Hong Kong people travel to and from the Mainland with their pets. There are views suggesting that although the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) has shortened the quarantine period for cats and dogs upon their arrival in Hong Kong from the previous 120 days to 30 days since June 3 last year, the procedures remain cumbersome with a relatively long waiting time. In this connection, will the Government inform this Council:
(1) whether it will further enhance the current procedures for applying for a Special/Import Permit for animals, for example, by streamlining the application process and introducing an electronic payment function, so as to shorten the time for vetting and approval; if so, of the details and timetable; if not, the reasons for that;
(2) whether it has compiled any statistics on the respective numbers of applications and approvals for Import Permits required for Hong Kong people to bring cats and dogs back to Hong Kong after travelling to the Mainland with them in each of the past five years and the average number of days taken for vetting and approval; and
(3) whether AFCD has any plans to introduce targeted measures, such as setting up a “fast-track quarantine channel for the entry of pets brought by Hong Kong people” at designated boundary control points, so as to facilitate the quarantine procedures for pets brought back to Hong Kong by Hong Kong people after travelling to the Mainland with them; if so, of the details; if not, the reasons for that?
Reply:
President,
Rabies is a contagious disease that causes fatality to mammals (including humans) and no specific treatment is available at present, patients generally die once clinical signs appear, and nearly 60 000 people die of rabies globally every year. To protect public health, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) regulates the import of live animals under the Public Health (Animals and Birds) Regulations (Cap. 139A) and the Rabies Regulation (Cap. 421A). Under effective control measures, Hong Kong has long been widely recognised as a rabies-free place by other places.
The reply to the question from the Hon Dominic Lee is as follows:
(1) To import dogs and cats from the Mainland into Hong Kong, an Import Permit must be applied from the AFCD, and the animals must undergo quarantine upon arrival. Applicants may submit their permit applications online, by email, by post or in person, and may choose to apply to either the AFCD or the Hong Kong Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) for the use of quarantine facilities. From June 2025, the AFCD has enhanced quarantine arrangements for dogs and cats imported from the Mainland, significantly reducing the quarantine period from 120 days to 30 days. The AFCD and the SPCA have also increased the number of quarantine facilities for dogs and cats to reduce waiting times.
Once the AFCD has verified the required application documents and confirmed the applicant has reserved quarantine facilities, an Import Permit will be issued within five working days free of charge. Quarantine fees are payable only after the dogs and cats have arrived in Hong Kong from the Mainland, and can be settled via Faster Payment System (FPS) and other electronic payment methods, by cheque or in cash.
(2) The number of Import Permits issued for dogs and cats imported into Hong Kong from the Mainland over the past five years is set out at Annex. The AFCD does not maintain the breakdown of Hong Kong residents who applied for Import Permit to Hong Kong after bringing dogs and cats to the Mainland.
(3) As dogs and cats may come into contact with animals infected with rabies whilst staying in the Mainland or overseas places, they must be imported in accordance with the quarantine requirements specified for the risk level of that region upon return to Hong Kong. As the incubation period for rabies can last up to several months, to ensure public health and safety, it is not appropriate to replace quarantine with “fast-track quarantine”. The AFCD will continue to liaise with the Mainland authorities and, taking into account actual operational situations, risk assessment and stakeholder opinion, timely review whether the quarantine arrangements for imported cats and dogs could be further optimised.
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The Hospital Authority (HA) today (May 13) announced the results of the HA Outstanding Staff and Teams Award for 2026. This year, seven outstanding staff, eight outstanding teams and 12 young achievers have been awarded. Five new awards were introduced this year, including Outstanding Award in Patient Service, Outstanding Award in Safety Enhancement, Outstanding Award in Creativity, Outstanding Award in Research, and Outstanding Award in Operation Support, each recognising one group/individual staff member who has demonstrated an exceptional performance in the respective area (the list of awardees is appended).
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Following is a question by Professor the Hon Priscilla Leung and a reply by the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, in the Legislative Council today (May 13):
Question: (2) and (3) Through the triennial Planning Exercise, the eight University Grants Committee-funded universities will review and launch new programmes. In the 2025-28 triennium, in response to the government’s policy steer, as well as market demand and industry trends, the universities will introduce 30 new programmes to meet Hong Kong’s developmental needs. These programmes cover emerging sectors which have developed rapidly in recent years and are widely popular among young people, such as AI, cybersecurity, creative industries, sustainable development and data science. This can bolster Hong Kong’s development in innovation and technology as well as the “eight centres”, while creating opportunities for young people to develop their strengths.
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) announces that a tender of 2-year Exchange Fund Notes will be held on May 22, 2026 (Friday) for settlement on May 26, 2026 (Tuesday), as set out in the published tentative issuance schedule. This is to roll over an issue of 2-year Exchange Fund Notes maturing on the same day.
A total of HK$1,200 million 2-year Notes will be on offer, of which HK$5 million will be made available for offer to members of the public who wish to submit non-competitive tender bids through Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited (HKSCC). If the Notes reserved for non-competitive tender are under-subscribed, the non-subscribed amount will be added to the portion of notes for competitive tender (initially set at HK$1,195 million). The Notes will mature on May 26, 2028 and will carry interest at the rate of 2.52 per cent per annum payable semi-annually in arrears.
Members of the public who wish to submit non-competitive tender applications for Notes that are open to HKSCC may do so through Stock Exchange Participants/Brokers, or for those who hold Investor Accounts of the Central Clearing and Settlement System (CCASS) at the HKSCC, directly through HKSCC, for submission to the HKMA for processing. Competitive tender applications for the Notes must be submitted through any of the Eligible Market Makers appointed by the HKMA, with the current published list available on the HKMA’s website at www.hkma.gov.hk. Each tender must be for an amount of HK$50,000 or integral multiples thereof for both competitive and non-competitive tender.
The tender results will be published on the HKMA’s website, the Refinitiv screen (HKMAOOE), and Bloomberg. Applicants who submitted non-competitive tender bids through HKSCC may also obtain the tender results from Stock Exchange Participants/Brokers, or for applicants who hold Investor Accounts at HKSCC’s CCASS from the CCASS terminal for CCASS Broker/Custodian/Participants and CCASS Phone System.
HKMA Exchange Fund Note Programme Tender Information
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Tender information of 2-Year Exchange Fund Notes:
Issue Number
:
02Y2805
Stock code
:
4111 (EFN 2.52 2805)
Tender date and time
:
Friday, May 22, 2026
9.30 am to 10.30 am
Issue and Settlement Date
:
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Amount on offer
:
HK$1,200 million
(up to HK$5 million for non-competitive tender)
Commencement of/
Deadline for
submission of non-competitive tender bids by retail investors through HKSCC
:
Please refer to requirements as set down by HKSCC
Maturity
:
Two years
Maturity Date
:
Friday, May 26, 2028
Interest Rate
:
2.52 per cent p.a.
Interest Payment Dates
:
November 26, 2026
May 26, 2027
November 26, 2027
May 26, 2028
Tender amount
:
Each tender must be for an amount of HK$50,000 or integral multiples thereof for both competitive and non-competitive tender. Members of the public who wish to apply for the Notes through non-competitive tenders that are open to HKSCC may do so through Stock Exchange Participants/Brokers, or for those who hold Investors Accounts at HKSCC’s CCASS, directly through HKSCC. Members of the public who wish to apply for the Notes through competitive tender may only do so through any of the Eligible Market Makers on the current published list.
Other details
:
Please see Information Memorandum published or approach Eligible Market Makers, HKSCC, or brokers who are Exchange Participants of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.
Expected commencement date of dealing on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong
:
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Price/Yield Table of the new EFN at tender for reference* only:
Yield-to- Maturity
Price
Yield-to-Maturity
Price
1.520
101.97
2.520
100.03
1.570
101.88
2.570
99.93
1.620
101.78
2.620
99.84
1.670
101.68
2.670
99.74
1.720
101.58
2.720
99.65
1.770
101.48
2.770
99.55
1.820
101.38
2.820
99.46
1.870
101.29
2.870
99.36
1.920
101.19
2.920
99.27
1.970
101.09
2.970
99.17
2.020
101.00
3.020
99.08
2.070
100.90
3.070
98.99
2.120
100.80
3.120
98.89
2.170
100.70
3.170
98.80
2.220
100.61
3.220
98.70
2.270
100.51
3.270
98.61
2.320
100.41
3.320
98.52
2.370
100.32
3.370
98.42
2.420
100.22
3.420
98.33
2.470
100.13
3.470
98.24
2.520
100.03
3.520
98.14
*Disclaimer: The information provided here is for reference only. Although extreme care has been taken to ensure that the information provided is accurate and up-to-date, the HKMA does not warrant that all, or any part of, the information provided is accurate in all respects. You are encouraged to conduct your own enquiries to verify any particular piece of information provided on it. The HKMA shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered as a result of any use or reliance on any of the information provided here.
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
DH holds I’m So Smart Community Health Promotion Programme Recognition Ceremony to encourage community partners to work together in promoting weight management Speaking at the ceremony, the Controller of the CHP of the DH, Dr Edwin Tsui, said, “The I’m So Smart Programme has long advocated two major components of weight management, namely healthy eating and regular physical activity, through cross-sectoral collaboration to encourage members of the public to adopt a healthy lifestyle. In the past year (2025-26), participating organisations organised over 1 300 activities of various kinds, attracting nearly 50 000 attendees. I would like to express my gratitude to all partner organisations and community members for their enthusiastic support, which has contributed to the smooth implementation of the programme. On the occasion of today’s ceremony, I am pleased to announce that, starting from this year (2026-27), at least 60 public housing estates will take part in the I’m So Smart Programme each year. Our goal is to organise weight management promotion activities in all public rental housing estates under the Hong Kong Housing Authority within three years so that more than 2 million residents at public rental housing estates can benefit and develop healthy living habits.”
Body weight is closely related to health. Being overweight or obese is a major risk factor for many non-communicable diseases, including hypertension, heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, and sleep apnoea.
Dr Tsui added, “In response to the national Weight Management Year initiative and the World Health Organization (WHO)’s WHO Acceleration Plan to Stop Obesity global framework, the DH launched Hong Kong’s inaugural Action Plan on Weight Management in March this year. The Action Plan is based on scientific evidence, building a systematic strategy that spans the entire life cycle and covers the entire social environment. The I’m So Smart Programme will continue to roll out various activities in support of the Action Plan, working with citizens to build a healthy and vibrant city.”