Category: MIL-OSI

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

     The Primary Healthcare Commission (PHC Commission) announced today (November 27) that medical stations have been set up at all temporary shelters opened in response to the fire incident at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po to provide immediate medical and pharmaceutical support to residents in need.
 
     The PHC Commission has set up medical stations at all temporary shelters by 9am today. Residents with medical needs may seek assistance from healthcare personnel at the medical stations. The medical stations provide appropriate medical assistance for residents in need from 8am to 8pm daily, including basic medical assessment and referral service, treatment of mild injuries, prescribing drugs (including necessary medication refills based on medical history), and psychological support, with a view to assisting in managing non-emergency medical needs.
 
     The 24-hour “18111 – Mental Health Support Hotline” also stepped up its manpower immediately yesterday (November 26) to assist members of the public who may need emotional support due to the incident.
 
     To promptly respond to the needs of the residents at temporary shelters, the Department of Health and the Hospital Authority have deployed multiple medical support teams to temporary shelters in the early hours today to provide on-site preliminary medical assessment and support for residents. To continuously provide medical care for affected residents, the PHC Commission co-ordinated professionals from the public and private medical sectors, including over 250 doctors and over 250 other healthcare professionals from the private sector, to participate in setting up the medical stations.
 
     The PHC Commission expressed gratitude to District Health Centres, the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong, the Faculty of Medicine and the Medical Centre of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians, the Hong Kong Medical Association, the Jockey Club PHARM+ Community Medication Service Network, private hospitals and the private medical sector for their efforts in providing support to affected residents.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

     Police today (November 27) arrested three men for manslaughter. They were in suspected connection with a No. 5 alarm fire in Tai Po.

     At about 2.50pm yesterday (November 26), Police received multiple reports that a fire broke out at the scaffolding of a housing estate on Tai Po Road – Yuen Chau Tsai. The fire spread rapidly to other blocks in the estate and resulted in multiple deaths and injuries.

     Upon initial investigation, it was suspected that the protective nets, tarpaulins and plastic sheets used for the maintenance works may not have been up to fire safety standards. It was also revealed that foam boards were found installed to the windows of the buildings concerned.

     Officers today arrested three men in charge of a construction company, aged 52 to 68, for manslaughter in Ngau Tau Kok, Tai Po and Wong Tai Sin respectively. The arrestees are being detained for further enquiries.

      Active investigation by the Regional Crime Unit of New Territories North is under way.

      Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 5566 0087.

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 27) that a tender of 5-year HKD institutional Government Bonds (Bonds) through the re-opening of existing 5-year Government Bond issue 05GB3005002 under the Infrastructure Bond Programme will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, for settlement on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
 
An additional amount of HK$2.0 billion of the outstanding 5-year Bonds (issue no. 05GB3005002) will be on offer. The Bonds will mature on May 15, 2030 and will carry interest at the rate of 2.70 per cent per annum payable semi-annually in arrear. The Indicative Pricings of the Bonds on November 27, 2025 are 101.36 with an annualised yield of 2.392 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 HK$50,000 or integral multiples thereof.
 
Tender results will be published on the HKMA’s website, the Hong Kong Government Bonds website, Bloomberg (GBHK ) 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 5-year HKD HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds:
 

Issue Number	:	05GB3005002
Stock Code	:	4293 (HKGB 2.70 3005)
Tender Date and Time	:	Wednesday, December 3, 2025 9.30am to 10.30am
Issue and Settlement Date	:	Thursday, December 4, 2025
Amount on Offer	:	HK$2.0 billion
Maturity	:	5 years
Remaining maturity	:	Approximately 4.45 years
Maturity Date	:	Wednesday, May 15, 2030
Interest Rate	:	2.70 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 HK$50,000 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 (December 4, 2025) for the tender amount is HK$62.88 per minimum denomination of HK$50,000. (The accrued interest to be paid for tender amount exceeding HK$50,000 may not be exactly equal to the figures calculated from the accrued interest per minimum denomination of HK$50,000 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 05GB3005002 (Stock code: 4293) 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

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 27) that a tender of 15-year HKD institutional Government Bonds (Bonds) through the re-opening of existing 15-year Government Bond issue 15GB3912001 under the Infrastructure Bond Programme will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, for settlement on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
 
An additional amount of HK$0.5 billion of the outstanding 15-year Bonds (issue no. 15GB3912001) will be on offer. The Bonds will mature on December 5, 2039, and will carry interest at the rate of 3.75 per cent per annum payable semi-annually in arrear. The Indicative Pricings of the Bonds on November 27, 2025, are 105.73 with an annualised yield of 3.265 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 HK$50,000 or integral multiples thereof.
 
Tender results will be published on the HKMA’s website, the Hong Kong Government Bonds website, Bloomberg (GBHK ) 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 15-year HKD HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds:
 

Issue Number	:	15GB3912001
Stock Code	:	4287 (HKGB 3.75 3912)
Tender Date and Time	:	Wednesday, December 3, 2025 9.30am to 10.30am
Issue and Settlement Date	:	Thursday, December 4, 2025
Amount on Offer	:	HK$0.5 billion
Maturity	:	15 years
Remaining maturity	:	Approximately 14.01 years
Maturity Date	:	Monday, December 5, 2039
Interest Rate	:	3.75 per cent p.a. payable semi-annually in arrear
Interest Payment Dates	:	5 June and 5 December 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 HK$50,000 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 (December 4, 2025) for the tender amount is HK$934.93 per minimum denomination of HK$50,000. (The accrued interest to be paid for tender amount exceeding HK$50,000 may not be exactly equal to the figures calculated from the accrued interest per minimum denomination of HK$50,000 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 15GB3912001 (Stock code: 4287) 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

     The Immigration Department (ImmD) announced today (November 27) that residents affected by the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po may visit any Registration of Persons Office during office hours for the replacement of their Hong Kong identity card without an appointment. For the addresses and office hours of the offices, please refer to Annex I.
 
     Similarly, affected residents who need to replace their Hong Kong Special Administrative Region travel documents may visit Immigration Headquarters or any Immigration Branch Office during office hours without an appointment. For the addresses and office hours of the offices, please refer to Annex II.
 
     For more details about the arrangements, please visit the ImmD website (www.immd.gov.hk). For enquiries, please contact the ImmD by email (enquiry@immd.gov.hk) or by the enquiry hotline (2824 6111).

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) and the Hong Kong Association of Banks (HKAB) express profound grief over the No. 5 alarm fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po yesterday (November 26) and extend the deepest condolences to the deceased, injured and the families affected. The HKMA and the HKAB are maintaining close communication to ensure that the banking industry can provide as much support as possible to those impacted by the incident.
 
     The HKMA and the HKAB have called on the banking industry to exercise discretion and provide flexibility to assist those affected – for example, by helping them access liquid funds, prioritising and expediting the process of banking document replacement, offering repayment grace periods and waivers of penalties and service charges, and increasing manpower in Tai Po branches to ensure timely support for the affected residents in the district.
 
     The HKMA and the HKAB will continue to closely monitor the development of the situation and co-ordinate with the industry to address the affected families’ needs for urgent banking services and liquidity.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The Primary Healthcare Commission (PHC Commission) has set up medical stations at the temporary shelters that were opened in response to the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po to give immediate medical and pharmaceutical support to residents in need.

The medical stations provide medical assistance from 8am to 8pm daily, covering basic medical assessment and a referral service, treatment of mild injuries, prescribing drugs including necessary medication refills based on medical history, as well as psychological support to assist in non-emergency medical needs.

Residents with medical needs can seek assistance from healthcare personnel at the medical stations.

Meanwhile, the 24-hour “18111 – Mental Health Support Hotline” has stepped up its manpower to assist those who need emotional support due to the blaze.

The Department of Health and the Hospital Authority earlier deployed medical support teams to temporary shelters to offer preliminary medical assessment and support for residents.

To continuously provide medical care for the affected residents, the PHC Commission co-ordinated professionals from the public and private medical sectors, including over 250 doctors and 250 healthcare professionals, to participate in setting up the medical stations.

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

To promote universal design concepts for assistive devices and enhance their user-friendliness, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI), Ministry of Economic Affairs, organized the “Universal Design Competition for Assistive Devices for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities” and the “Campaign on User-Friendly Commercial Assistive Devices for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities.” The awards ceremony was held on November 18 and concluded successfully. The research, development, and innovative designs presented by participants have injected new momentum and creativity into the development of Taiwan’s assistive device industry.

Universal Design Competition: Fostering Innovative and Inclusive Solutions
The Universal Design Competition highlights creativity and ingenuity, encouraging designs that feature universal accessibility with no barriers between different user groups. This year, the competition received enthusiastic participation from across sectors, with a total of 132 submissions. Following rigorous professional evaluation, the jury selected Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards, along with five Merit Awards and twelve Finalists.

Gold Award: A uniquely designed box lid that enables individuals with intellectual disabilities to independently complete box-sealing tasks.

Silver: A modular system that allows wheelchair users to revisit and enjoy dancing activities they once loved.

Bronze Award: An externally powered mobility assistive device that helps reduce the caregiving burden for personnel assisting individuals with physical disabilities.

Campaign on User-Friendly Commercial Assistive Devices: Highlighting Practical Everyday Applications
The “Campaign on User-Friendly Commercial Assistive Devices” emphasizes the practicality and functionality of commercially available products. This year, 23 commercial products participated, and 10 outstanding products were selected. These awards-winning products support greater autonomy and convenience for older adults, persons with mobility impairments, and their caregivers. The campaign also aims to encourage the industry to incorporate universal design principles, enhance the use of innovative technologies, and demonstrate their commitment to creating a more inclusive environment.

Meeting the Needs of a Super-Aged Society: Advancing Toward a Truly Barrier-Free Future
BSMI further noted that Taiwan has entered a super-aged society, and demand for assistive products is expected to continue increasing. Through these design competitions and campaigns, BSMI aims to enhance the universality and user-friendliness of assistive products, thereby improving users’ quality of life and fostering a truly barrier-free living environment. BSMI will continue to support related matchmaking and exhibition activities, in hopes that more award-winning works will successfully enter the market.

For the full list of award-winning works and selected user-friendly products, please visit: https://reurl.cc/z67Dde.

Responsible Division: Inspection Technology Division
Contact Person: Yang, Li-Yuan, Deputy Director
Tel. (O): +886-2343-1700#3311
Email: ly.yang@bsmi.gov.tw

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The Government announced that Tai Po District Office has opened an additional temporary shelter today for people in need in the wake of the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po.

The newly added temporary shelter is located at the “Children & Youth Services Jockey Club Tai Po Integrated Children & Youth Services Centre Unit” at Kwong Yan House, Kwong Fuk Estate.

So far, more than 500 residents are staying at temporary shelters that have opened in the district owing to the blaze.

Additionally, interdepartmental help desks have been set up at Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital (hotline: 2689 2926/2658 4040), Prince of Wales Hospital (hotline: 3505 1555), and North District Hospital (hotline: 2683 7567).

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The Immigration Department today announced that residents affected by the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po may visit any Registration of Persons Office during office hours for the replacement of their Hong Kong identity card without an appointment.

Affected residents who need to replace their Hong Kong Special Administrative Region travel documents may visit Immigration Headquarters or any Immigration Branch Office during office hours without an appointment.

Send an email or call 2824 6111 for enquiries.