Category: MIL-OSI

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

Over 6,600 students were granted scholarships and awards under the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government Scholarship Fund (GSF) and the Self-financing Post-secondary Education Fund (SPEF) in the 2025-26 academic year, amounting to about $210 million in total. 

Around 690 students with special educational needs were given the Endeavour Merit Award and the Endeavour Scholarship under the two funds.

Speaking at the presentation ceremony held today, Acting Secretary for Education Sze Chun-fai said Hong Kong’s post-secondary education system enjoys an international reputation, with local universities ranking among the top in global rankings for the most international universities.

He added that this not only demonstrates the strength of Hong Kong’s post-secondary education sector, but also attests to the effectiveness of the Government’s long-term commitment to investing in education and enhancing educational competitiveness.

Mr Sze also noted that the Education Bureau has been consistently adhering to the principle of integrity and innovation, integrating itself into the overall national development.

He added that the bureau has been seizing the opportunities brought about by the country’s Belt & Road initiatives and the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to deepen Hong Kong’s role as an international post-secondary education hub and a cluster of talent, while striving to promote the “Study in Hong Kong” brand globally.

There are five types of scholarships and awards under the GSF, namely Scholarships for Outstanding Performance, the Belt & Road Scholarship, Talent Development Scholarship, Reaching Out Award and Endeavour Merit Award. 

In the 2025-26 academic year, about 1,200 local students and about 900 non-local students were awarded by the fund. In terms of levels of study, about 1,500 students were at undergraduate level and above, while about 600 students were at the sub-degree level. 

Meanwhile, the SPEF includes five types of scholarships and awards, namely the Outstanding Performance Scholarship, Best Progress Award, Talent Development Scholarship, Reaching Out Award and Endeavour Scholarship.  

In the 2025-26 academic year, scholarships and awards were offered to about 4,000 local students and about 500 non-local students. In terms of levels of study, about 2,500 of them pursued undergraduate studies, while about 2,000 students were at the sub-degree level.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

On day three of their Korea visit, Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki and a delegation visited universities in Seoul and held meetings with officials, with a view to providing a solid reference for the planning and development of the Northern Metropolis University Town (NMUT).

Mr Chan is leading a delegation of the Working Group on Planning & Construction of the University Town under the Committee on Development of the Northern Metropolis.

In the morning, the delegation visited Kyung Hee University’s Seoul Campus, where they met the university’s president Kim Jin-sang to learn about its self-financing operation model and experience in achieving financial sustainability.

They also toured various facilities on campus, including the startup centre, and listened to a briefing on how the centre assists high value-added technology startups in fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and biomedicine to develop their businesses through different programmes.

Established in 1949, Kyung Hee University is a top-tier private university in Korea, renowned for its programmes in humanities, international studies, medicine, hospitality and tourism.

Mr Chan expressed hope that the university’s successful example of diversifying its operating funds can serve as a reference for self-funded higher education institutions in NMUT, and that its development model, which integrates academic research, innovative thinking, start-up incubation and industry collaboration, can also serve as a useful reference.

Afterwards, the delegation attended a luncheon to exchange views with representatives from the Busan-Jinhae Free Economic Zone Authority, the Incheon Global Campus Foundation and several top Korean universities, on how to build a university town that deeply integrates higher education, scientific research and industry. Through this visit, they also aimed to promote exchanges and co-operation in the education field.

In the afternoon, the delegation met Vice Mayor for Political Affairs of the Seoul Metropolitan Government Kim Byung-min. They had in-depth exchanges on government-university collaboration, attracting internationally renowned universities and talent, campus and innovation district planning, as well as future co-operation opportunities between the two places.

Mr Chan said both Hong Kong and Seoul are committed to promoting the deep integration of education, technology, and talent development, and the potential for co-operation is immense.

During their recent visits to Seoul and other Korean cities, the delegation exchanged views with representatives from various higher education institutions, research organisations and government departments on the planning and development of university towns.

Mr Chan said their extensive experience in campus planning, industry-academia-research collaboration, talent cultivation, and multi-university shared campus models made the discussions highly insightful.

The Chief Secretary added that he looks forward to collaborative projects between Korea’s top universities and Hong Kong’s institutions in the NMUT, fostering innovative talent with an international perspective.

The delegation then paid a courtesy call on Chinese Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Dai Bing to brief him on the planning and development of Hong Kong’s NMUT.  

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The Development Bureau announced today that the short-term tenancy of the Central Harbourfront Event Space has been awarded to Central Grand Limited (CGL) for a fixed term of five years commencing July 1.

CGL, a joint-venture formed by Henderson Land Development Company Limited and YW Company Limited, shall manage and maintain the event space for the hosting of events pursuant to the strengthened terms and requirements on venue management. During the tenancy term, it will pay the Government a monthly rental of $1,518,000 in accordance with its tender proposal.

A two-envelope approach was adopted in the tender exercise, with the technical proposal weighted at 70% and the price proposal at 30%. A total of six submissions were received. CGL, which achieved the highest combined score for its technical and price components, was awarded the tender.

Having evaluated the six submissions, the Government considered that the large-scale signature commercial events featured in the successful tenderer’s proposal would best utilise the harbourfront resources and the site space. CGL’s proposal also outlined practical implementation plans, such as offering promotional information and discounts of other tourist attractions and gourmet hotspots in Hong Kong, with the aim of enhancing the event space’s overall appeal and extending visitors’ stays in Hong Kong.

As regards space sharing, CGL will open up the event space to the public, for free, on days when no events are held. It will also provide free facilities such as jogging trails or leisure facilities. In addition, even with ongoing commercial events or rehearsals, if more than one-third of the site area has no events taking place, CGL will open up the non-event area for public use.

Moreover, if the actual number of event days held at the event space as rented out each year falls short of the commitment, the tenant is required to pay compensation equivalent to 10% of the monthly rent of the event space for each day of shortfall, to the Government.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The Department of Health’s Centre for Health Protection will set up a vaccination station at the airport from tomorrow to provide airport staff with free measles vaccinations.

The centre made the announcement today after three backend support staff who work on aircraft repair and maintenance, all at the same company, contracted measles. They did not know whether they had been vaccinated against the disease.

The centre added that it has implemented comprehensive communicable disease control measures. This includes medical surveillance of close contacts and providing “mop-up” vaccinations for contacts who lack immunity to measles. 

The workplace associated with the cases has about 2,500 employees, approximately 900 of whom are non-local residents. Data collected during the centre’s epidemiological investigations found that around 30% of the employees were unsure whether they are immune to measles.

As of 1 pm today, no new cases of measles – including secondary transmission among close contacts of the three people infected – had been recorded, while the centre had provided vaccinations to more than 370 of the company’s employees.

The centre highlighted that measles outbreaks have been on the rise worldwide. Given that airport staff frequently come into contact with large numbers of travellers and that a higher proportion of those in the airport workforce are not born locally and may not have been vaccinated against measles in childhood, the risk of measles transmission is relatively high.

To prevent a measles outbreak among airport staff, the centre will set up a vaccination booth at the airport from tomorrow to provide local airport staff with free measles vaccinations.

The service targets Hong Kong airport staff who have not received two doses of the measles vaccine and have never had measles. If an airport employee has undergone a blood test confirming a positive reaction to measles antibodies (IgG), vaccination is not required.

Centre for Health Protection Controller Dr Edwin Tsui urged all airport staff, especially those not born locally, to review their vaccination records as soon as possible. 

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

Overall consumer prices rose 1.7% year on year in March, more than the 1.5% average rate of increase in January and February, the Census & Statistics Department announced today.

Netting out the effects of the Government’s one-off relief measures, the underlying inflation rate was 1.6% in March, also larger than the average rate of increase in January and February.

Compared with March 2025, year-on-year increases in prices were recorded in the following categories: miscellaneous services; transport; electricity, gas and water; miscellaneous goods; alcoholic drinks and tobacco; basic food; housing; and meals out and takeaway food. 

Meanwhile, year-on-year decreases were logged for durable goods as well as clothing and footwear.  

The Government said that consumer price inflation accelerated somewhat but stayed moderate in March. The underlying Composite Consumer Price Index rose by 1.6% from a year earlier, up from 1.3% in January and February combined.

It added that the acceleration mainly reflected the faster increases in prices of fuel-related components during the month, amid a surge in international oil prices due to the Middle East conflict.

Meanwhile, price pressures on other components were largely contained.

Looking ahead, the Government said elevated international oil prices will likely continue to gradually feed through to relevant components in consumer prices in the near term, with the final impacts hinging on the evolving situation in the Middle East.

However, the price pressures from other sources generally stay contained, which should help rein in potential upward pressure on overall inflation.

The Government said it has introduced short-term targeted measures to address the recent increase in fuel prices, and will continue to monitor the development closely.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Hong Kong Film Archive (HKFA), the HKFA will present three editions of the programme series ”Close Encounters with Master Filmmakers: Movie Talks” in 2026. The first edition will feature a selection by director Peter Chan, winner of the Hong Kong Film Awards, the Golden Horse Awards and the Golden Rooster Awards, which includes four iconic films directed by him and two Hollywood classics that profoundly influenced his career, to be screened at the Cinema of the HKFA on May 23 and 24. Chan will also attend the pre- or post-screening talks with film critic Thomas Shin to share with audiences his cinematic world spanning different cultures and generations.
 
     Chan entered the film industry in the 1980s. In 1991, his debut directorial work, “Alan & Eric: Between Hello and Goodbye” (1991), won actor Eric Tsang the Best Actor award at the Hong Kong Film Awards. This firmly established Chan as a prominent director. During the 1990s, Chan co-founded United Filmmakers Organization Ltd, which produced a series of urban comedies, including ”Comrades, Almost a Love Story” (1996), which was directed by him and swept nine accolades at the Hong Kong Film Awards. In addition to directing for Hollywood, he also collaborated with other Asian directors on various high-quality productions. Since 2005, he has expanded into the Chinese Mainland film market and successfully combined commercial appeal with artistic vision in many of his works. Chan’s works are rooted in artistic sensibilities, while maintaining a unique Hong Kong perspective and embodying a blend of Eastern and Western cultures.
 
     The selected films are matched into three pairs of screenings. The first pair includes two timeless cinematic romances. In “Comrades, Almost a Love Story”, Leon Lai and Maggie Cheung play the roles of two new immigrants in Hong Kong, where their lives become intertwined. After drifting apart in their different pursuits, they unexpectedly reunite in another country, while the news of the passing of singer Teresa Teng away from home echoes in the air. Michael Curtiz’s “Casablanca” (1942) follows the protagonist, played by Humphrey Bogart, who is nonchalant about the ongoing war until he is reunited with his former lover, played by Ingrid Bergman. With the rekindled old feelings and resurfaced past, the two have to choose between their undying love and the noble and higher ideals.
 
     The second pair of film is “American Dreams in China” (2013), directed by Chan, and “Tom, Dick & Hairy” (1993), directed by Chan and Lee Chi-ngai. The former follows three college friends, played by Huang Xiaoming, Deng Chao and Tong Dawei, in their venture into business together and the yearning, frustration, insecurity and pride in their pursuit of success in the world. Starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Tony Leung Ka-fai and Lawrence Cheng, the latter is a playful urban romantic comedy about three bachelors struggling with love and marriage.
 
     The third pair of films is set against the background of war. In Chan’s “The Warlords” (2007), Jet Li, Andy Lau and Takeshi Kaneshiro star as three blood brothers who face life and death together on the battlefield. However, their loyalty and promises are ultimately sacrificed to political intrigue and self-interest, culminating in a heart-wrenching tragic fratricide. Directed by Lewis Milestone, “All Quiet on the Western Front” (1930) (2K Digital Restored Version) is an adaptation of the eponymous classic German novel. The film follows young Paul, who is full of dreams and ideals about joining the military and eventually meets his own tragic end on the battlefield after witnessing his peers, superiors and friends fall one after another amid the brutality of war.
 
     Tickets priced at $60 will be available from tomorrow (April 24) at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288. There is a 20 per cent discount for each purchase of two or more regular-priced tickets for different screenings in the same designated pair.
 
     In addition, a free screening of “Perhaps Love” (2005), directed by Chan, will also be held at the Cinema of the HKFA on June 19. The film tells of the complicated affairs between two film stars, played by Zhou Xun and Takeshi Kaneshiro, and a film director, played by Jacky Cheung, in front of and behind the camera during a film production.
 
     Admission by ticket is required for the free screening. Starting from April 24, ticket holders of any two screenings of the programme can collect a ticket for the free screening by presenting the purchased tickets at the box office of the HKFA on a first-come, first-served basis while stocks last. Limited walk-in seats will also be available on the day of the free screening. Members of the public are welcome to queue up at the G/F lobby of the HKFA 45 minutes before the screening begins. Each person can register for one ticket while stocks last.
 
     The screening times of the films are as follows:
 

The First Pair
May 23 (Saturday)	11am	“Comrades, Almost a Love Story”
May 23 (Saturday)	2.30pm	“Casablanca”
The Second Pair
May 23 (Saturday)	6.30pm	“American Dreams in China”
May 24 (Sunday)	11am	“Tom, Dick & Hairy”
The Third Pair
May 24 (Sunday)	2.30pm	“The Warlords”
May 24 (Sunday)	7pm	“All Quiet on the Western Front”
Free Screening
June 19 (Friday)	2pm	“Perhaps Love”

     For programme details, please visit the HKFA website at www.filmarchive.gov.hk/en/web/hkfa/2026/peter-ho-sun-chan/pe-event-2026-peter-ho-sun-chan.html or call 2739 2139.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) today (April 23) released the third batch of gravidtrap indexes and density indexes for Aedes albopictus in April, covering 25 survey areas, as follows:
 

District	Survey Area	April 2026
		First Phase Gravidtrap Index	First Phase Density Index
Central and Western	Kennedy Town and Shek Tong Tsui	7.7%	1.0
Eastern	Chai Wan	8.1%	1.0
	Shau Kei Wan and Sai Wan Ho	10.7%	1.5
Wan Chai	Happy Valley and Tai Hang	1.8%	1.0
Islands	Tung Chung	2.0%	1.0
Kowloon City	Ho Man Tin	3.6%	1.0
	Kowloon Tong	8.5%	1.4
Sham Shui Po	Cheung Sha Wan	7.5%	1.3
	Lai Chi Kok	7.0%	1.0
	Sham Shui Po and Shek Kip Mei	4.9%	1.0
Yau Tsim	Tsim Sha Tsui and Yau Ma Tei	4.8%	1.0
North	Fanling North	0.0%	N/A
Sai Kung	Tseung Kwan O East	7.3%	1.0
	Tseung Kwan O North	11.4%	1.6
	Tseung Kwan O West	3.6%	1.0
Tai Po	Tai Po West	1.8%	1.0
Tsuen Wan	Sheung Kwai Chung	3.7%	1.0
Tuen Mun	Tuen Mun South	14.5%	1.0
Yuen Long	Yuen Long Town	3.4%	1.5

 

District	Survey Area	April 2026
		Area Gravidtrap Index	Area Density Index
Central and Western	Sheung Wan and Sai Ying Pun	3.5%	1.0
Southern	Pok Fu Lam	4.3%	1.0
Wong Tai Sin	Wong Tai Sin West	2.8%	1.0
Sai Kung	Sai Kung Town	16.8%	1.4
Kwai Tsing	Lai King	6.6%	1.0
Yuen Long	Hung Shui Kiu and Ping Shan	3.2%	1.3

Among the third batch of First Phase Gravidtrap Indexes covering 19 survey areas and Area Gravidtrap Indexes covering six survey areas in April, all were below 10 per cent, except for the First Phase Gravidtrap Indexes of Shau Kei Wan and Sai Wan Ho in Eastern District, Tseung Kwan O North in Sai Kung District, and Tuen Mun South in Tuen Mun District, as well as the Area Gravidtrap Index of Sai Kung Town in Sai Kung District.

For Shau Kei Wan and Sai Wan Ho in Eastern District, Tseung Kwan O North and Sai Kung Town in Sai Kung District, and Tuen Mun South in Tuen Mun District, which recorded indexes exceeding 10 per cent, in accordance with the mechanism implemented by the FEHD in response to the chikungunya fever (CF) situation (i.e. strengthening mosquito control work in areas with a gravidtrap index between 10 per cent and 20 per cent, instead of 20 per cent or above under the original mechanism), the FEHD is collaborating with relevant departments and stakeholders to identify locations with high mosquito infestations and carry out intensive and targeted mosquito control measures. In particular, the gravidtrap data for Shau Kei Wan and Sai Wan Ho showed that areas with more mosquito problems included parks, schools and private housing estates; the gravidtrap data for Tseung Kwan O North showed that areas with more mosquito problems included parks, schools, and public and private housing estates; the gravidtrap data for Sai Kung Town showed that areas with more mosquito problems included parks, sports grounds, schools, and public and private housing estates; and the gravidtrap data for Tuen Mun South showed that areas with more mosquito problems included parks and public housing estates. The FEHD and the relevant departments are following up on the mosquito control work, and will also organise exhibitions, distribute leaflets and posters, and notify residential estates that have subscribed to the gravidtrap Rapid Alert System, advising property management agents and residents to stay vigilant and work together in taking mosquito prevention and elimination measures. In addition, the FEHD will strengthen the monitoring of the gravidtrap index in the areas to review the effectiveness of the mosquito control work.

The FEHD has so far released three batches of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in April 2026, covering 33 survey areas. Among these 33 survey areas, three recorded a decrease or remained unchanged as compared to the Area Gravidtrap Index last month (i.e. March 2026), representing that the areas’ mosquito infestation improved or maintained a low level. Twenty-five other areas recorded a slight increase, but the indexes were lower than 10 per cent.

The average temperature and rainfall in April this year were higher than those of the same period last year, creating favourable conditions for mosquito growth and breeding. The latest First Phase Gravidtrap Index recorded in Sheung Shui reached 21.3 per cent, corresponding to Level 3 alert level. Indexes in other survey areas are also expected to rise. The FEHD has implemented rapid response measures and deployed targeted actions. Members of the public should also step up mosquito prevention efforts and eliminate potential mosquito breeding sites in advance, thereby reducing the risk of mosquito-borne disease transmission.

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

• tidy up their premises and check for any accumulation of water inside their premises;
• remove all unnecessary water collections and eliminate the sources;
• check household items (those placed in outdoor and open areas in particular), such as refuse containers, vases, air conditioner drip trays, and laundry racks to prevent stagnant water;
• change water in flower vases and scrub their inner surfaces thoroughly, and remove water in saucers under potted plants at least once a week;
• properly cover all containers that hold water to prevent mosquitoes from accessing the water;
• properly dispose of articles that can contain water, such as disposable meal boxes and empty cans; and
• scrub drains and surface sewers with alkaline detergent at least once a week to remove any mosquito eggs.

Starting in August 2025, following the completion of the surveillance of individual survey areas, and once the latest gravidtrap index and the density index are available, the FEHD has been disseminating relevant information through press releases, its website and social media. It aims to allow members of the public to quickly grasp the mosquito infestation situation and strengthen mosquito control efforts, thereby reducing the risk of CF transmission.

Following recommendations from the World Health Organization and taking into account the local situation in Hong Kong, the FEHD sets up gravidtraps in districts where mosquito-borne diseases have been recorded in the past, as well as in densely populated places such as housing estates, hospitals and schools to monitor the breeding and distribution of Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, which can transmit CF and DF. At present, the FEHD has set up gravidtraps in 62 survey areas of the community, with a surveillance period of two weeks. During the surveillance period, the FEHD will collect the gravidtraps once a week. After the first week of surveillance, the FEHD will immediately examine the glue boards inside the retrieved gravidtraps for the presence of adult Aedine mosquitoes to compile the Gravidtrap Index (First Phase) and Density Index (First Phase). At the end of the second week of surveillance, the FEHD will instantly check the glue boards for the presence of adult Aedine mosquitoes. Data from the two weeks of surveillance will be combined to obtain the Area Gravidtrap Index and the Area Density Index. The gravidtrap and density indexes for Aedes albopictus in different survey areas, as well as information on mosquito prevention and control measures, are available on the department’s webpage (www.fehd.gov.hk/english/pestcontrol/dengue_fever/Dengue_Fever_Gravidtrap_Index_Update.html#).

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

Hong Kong Customs yesterday (April 22) seized 26 illegally imported live birds of suspected scheduled endangered species and 215 live birds, with an estimated market value of about $58,000, at the Lo Wu Control Point. 

     Customs officers intercepted an incoming 61-year-old female passenger at the Arrival Hall of the said control point yesterday. Upon examination, the batch of live birds was seized from her personal baggage. Officers of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) attended the scene for inspection and confirmed that the 26 live birds were of endangered species listed in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora and regulated under the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance in Hong Kong. The case was handed over to the AFCD for follow-up investigation.

     Customs reminds the public not to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong.

     According to the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance, any person importing, exporting or possessing specimens of endangered species not in accordance with the Ordinance commits an offence and will be liable to a maximum fine of $10 million and imprisonment for 10 years upon conviction with the specimens forfeited.

     Under the Public Health (Animals and Birds) Regulations, it is an offence to import any bird unless it is accompanied by a valid health certificate. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $25,000.

     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

According to the latest labour force statistics (i.e. provisional figures for January – March 2026) released today (April 23) by the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD), the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 3.8% in December 2025 – February 2026 to 3.7% in January – March 2026. The underemployment rate also decreased from 1.7% in December 2025 – February 2026 to 1.6% in January – March 2026.
 
Comparing January – March 2026 with December 2025 – February 2026, movements in the unemployment rate (not seasonally adjusted) in different industry sectors varied, with a more notable decrease observed in the accommodation services sector. As to the underemployment rate, a decrease was mainly seen in the foundation and superstructure sector.

Total employment decreased by around 7 300 from 3 663 000 in December 2025 – February 2026 to 3 655 700 in January – March 2026. Over the same period, the labour force also decreased by around 5 300 from 3 797 700 to 3 792 400.

The number of unemployed persons (not seasonally adjusted) increased by around 1 900 from 134 700 in December 2025 – February 2026 to 136 600 in January – March 2026. Over the same period, the number of underemployed persons decreased by around 3 300 from 63 400 to 60 100.

Commentary

Commenting on the latest unemployment figures, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, said, “The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged down further by 0.1 percentage point from the preceding three-month period to 3.7% in January – March 2026. Meanwhile, the underemployment rate also edged down by 0.1 percentage point to 1.6%. Over the same period, the labour force and total employment decreased slightly.”

Looking ahead, Mr Sun said, “The sustained growth of the Hong Kong economy should underpin the overall labour market. The Government will continue to closely monitor the developments in geopolitical tensions and assess the potential implications for the labour market.”

Further information

The unemployment and underemployment statistics were compiled from the findings of the continuous General Household Survey.

In the survey, the definitions used in measuring unemployment and underemployment follow closely those recommended by the International Labour Organization. The employed population covers all employers, self-employed persons, employees (including full-time, part-time, casual workers, etc.) and unpaid family workers. Unemployed persons by industry (or occupation) are classified according to their previous industry (or occupation).

The survey for January – March 2026 covered a sample of some 25 000 households or 66 000 persons, selected in accordance with a scientifically designed sampling scheme to represent the population of Hong Kong. Labour force statistics compiled from this sample represented the situation in the moving three-month period of January to March 2026.

Data on labour force characteristics were obtained from the survey by interviewing each member aged 15 or over in the sampled households.

Statistical tables on the latest labour force statistics can be downloaded at the website of the C&SD (www.censtatd.gov.hk/en/scode200.html). More detailed analysis of the labour force characteristics is given in the “Quarterly Report on General Household Survey” which is published four times a year. The latest issue of the report contains statistics for the quarter October – December 2025 while the next issue covering the quarter January – March 2026 will be available by end May 2026. Users can also browse and download this publication at the website of the C&SD (www.censtatd.gov.hk/en/EIndexbySubject.html?pcode=B1050001&scode=200).

For enquiries about labour force statistics, please contact the General Household Survey Section (3) of the C&SD (Tel: 2887 5508 or email: ghs@censtatd.gov.hk). 

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     The Labour Department (LD) today (April 23) urged members of the public to remain vigilant against fraudulent emails purportedly sent by the LD.

     The LD recently received enquiries from members of the public concerning emails purportedly sent by the LD, claiming that they had violated employment right provisions and requesting them to take action via hyperlinks embedded in the emails. These hyperlinks are not the official website address of the LD (www.labour.gov.hk), and the email accounts sending out these emails are also not official email accounts (ending with “@labour.gov.hk” in general) of the LD.

     The LD confirmed that the email accounts (mostly ending with “.com”) involved are fraudulent and has reported the cases to the Police.

     The LD reminds members of the public to stay alert when receiving any unidentified emails, and not to visit any suspicious hyperlinks and disclose any personal information. Anyone who has visited suspicious hyperlinks and provided his or her personal information should contact the Police. For enquiries, please call the LD’s enquiry hotline 2717 1771 (manned by 1823) or send an email to enquiry@labour.gov.hk.