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Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Attention TV and radio duty announcers:
      
     Please broadcast the following special announcement as soon as possible, and repeat it at suitable intervals:

     A fire broke out at a recycling site in Ping Che, Fanling, at 4.17pm today (June 12). The Fire Services Department is conducting a firefighting operation. 

     Members of the public who are being affected by the smoke and an unusual odour carried by the wind are advised to close their doors and windows and stay calm.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

     The Government welcomes the publication of jurisdictional profiles by the International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation (IFRS Foundation) today (June 12), which confirms Hong Kong as among the initial set of jurisdictions having set a target of fully adopting the International Financial Reporting Standards – Sustainability Disclosure Standards (ISSB Standards).  This demonstrates Hong Kong’s commitment to enhancing the transparency of information on sustainable development in capital markets, enabling investors to make investment decisions and promoting global capital flows.
 
     The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui, said, “The IFRS Foundation’s confirmation of Hong Kong as among the initial set of jurisdictions having set a target of fully adopting the ISSB Standards affirms Hong Kong’s efforts and determination in supporting and promoting a common international language in sustainability disclosures. It also demonstrates Hong Kong’s strengths in the field of sustainable finance, helping to consolidate Hong Kong’s position as an international sustainable finance hub. As a leading international financial centre, Hong Kong will continue to be at the forefront in aligning with international standards and promoting market best practices.”
 
     The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants published in December last year the Hong Kong Sustainability Disclosure Standards (Hong Kong Standards) that are fully aligned with the ISSB Standards, with an effective date of August 1, 2025. The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) also launched in the same month last year the Roadmap on Sustainability Disclosure in Hong Kong (Roadmap), which sets out Hong Kong’s approach to require publicly accountable entities (PAEs) to adopt the ISSB Standards, and provides a well-defined pathway for large PAEs to fully adopt the ISSB Standards no later than 2028. The FSTB will continue to collaborate with financial regulators and stakeholders to promote the development of a comprehensive sustainability disclosure ecosystem in Hong Kong through a holistic approach and support the implementation of the Hong Kong Standards. The full text of the Roadmap can be viewed at the FSTB website (www.fstb.gov.hk/fsb/en/publication/report/docs/FSTB_Roadmap2024_eBooklet_EN.pdf).

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Following is the speech by the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, at the International Conference on Roads and Railways 2025 today (June 12):

Alfred (President of the Hong Kong Institution of Highways and Transportation, Mr Alfred Leung), Gary (Legislative Council Member, Mr Gary Zhang), Vice President Wang (Vice President of the Research Institute of Highway of the Ministry of Transport of the People’s Republic of China Mr Wang Shuiyin), representatives from Consulates-General, distinguished guests, esteemed speakers, ladies and gentlemen, 

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

     The Civil Service College (CSC) has launched a new seminar series on “Presenting China to the World”. The first seminar of the series, on the topic of “Achieving the Rejuvenation of Chinese Culture: Insights from the Ne Zha Craze”, was delivered today (June 12) by the Executive Director of the Academy of Chinese Studies, Dr Yau Yat.

     Addressing the seminar, the Head of the CSC, Mr Oscar Kwok, said that as Mr Zhao Qizheng, former Director of the State Council Information Office, proposed in his book, it is the joint responsibility of every Chinese national to present China to the world. Given the complex and volatile international situation nowadays, the development of a country hinges not only on its own national conditions but also on the international environment, including the international public opinion environment. In the Internet era, deliberate distortions of facts and truths are more likely to be widely disseminated, and misunderstandings and prejudices about China’s situation and developments are common among foreigners. As such, every civil servant needs to learn how to present China to the world through cultural soft power. 

     Through analysing China’s developments and challenges from the cultural, technological, economic and other perspectives, the series enables civil servants to learn about the real stories of the country, so they can better leverage the role of Hong Kong as a bridge between the country and the world to enhance mutual understanding and to promote exchange and co-operation. The first seminar held today on “Achieving the Rejuvenation of Chinese Culture: Insights from the Ne Zha Craze” explored how the  country showcased the rich heritage of Chinese culture to the world through popular culture, increasing China’s attractiveness and further enhancing its voice on the international stage.

     Mr Kwok said he hopes that participants can seize this learning opportunity to gain a thorough understanding of China’s mode of development and embrace the mission of people’s diplomacy to present an authentic China to the world in their respective roles.

     Around 340 middle and senior-level civil servants from 52 bureaux and departments attended the seminar in person or online today.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Following is the speech by the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, at the opening ceremony of 39th International Travel Expo Hong Kong and 20th MICE Travel Expo today (June 12):

Mr KS Tong (Founder and Managing Director of TKS Exhibition Services, Mr Tong Kam-shing), Dr Peter Lam (Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board), Director Zhang Dong (Director of the Asia Tourism Exchange Center of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China), Mr Stanley Mok (General Manager of the Macao Government Tourism Office – Hong Kong Representative), Consuls General, friends from the trade, ladies and gentlemen,

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

In light of the approaching Tropical Storm Wutip, Director of Drainage Services Ringo Mok has met with the department’s senior management team and inspected locations hit by severe flooding in the past, in order to learn about the implementation of flood prevention measures.

Mr Mok and the team inspected the modular pumping system at Chai Wan Road roundabout, demountable flood barriers at Heng Fa Chuen, divider holes at Lung Cheung Road carriageway in Wong Tai Sin, grid manhole covers, and the Pilot Scheme on Wading Line System. He also viewed the department’s “Mobile Powerful Pumping Robot” and “Amphibious Pumping Robot” to ensure their readiness for operation.

As Tropical Storm Wutip has come within 800km of Hong Kong, the department has initiated early preparation flooding in low-lying or exposed coastal areas such as Tai O and Lei Yue Mun. Specific measures include examining drainage channels, installing demountable flood barriers, setting up temporary water pumps, providing and placing sandbags, and constructing temporary pedestrian walkways.

The department added that members of the public are advised to complete precautionary measures for coping with the typhoon and flooding as soon as possible, keep drains clear at all times, and avoid blockage of drainage intakes.

In the event of serious flooding, citizens should evacuate immediately.

Call the 24-hour Drainage Hotline at 2300 1110 in case of flooding.