Source: Hong Kong Information Services
The Government today announced that Oscar Wong will assume the post of District Officer (Sham Shui Po) on June 20.
Mr Wong joined the Administrative Service in 2015. He has served in the then Home Affairs Bureau and the Financial Services & the Treasury Bureau.
He is currently a Senior Administrative Officer (Tourism) at the Culture, Sports & Tourism Bureau.
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
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Source: Republic of China Taiwan
In response to global climate change, countries worldwide are actively implementing carbon reduction policies. Within the aviation sector, the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has become a key strategy in advancing low-carbon transportation. To align with national aviation policies and meet the growing demand for SAF, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) has established national standards for SAF and requires that SAF be subject to mandatory inspection. These measures ensures compliance with quality specifications and contribute to the aviation industry’s efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emissions.
According to the BSMI, the Executive Yuan has designated SAF as a key initiative under Taiwan’s national carbon reduction policies. In alignment with the policies implementation timeline, BSMI has adopted relevant international standards-ASTM D7566 and ASTM D1655-as the reference for establishing and revising the national standards CNS 16221 “Aviation Turbine Fuel Containing Synthesized Hydrocarbons” and CNS 2558 “Aviation Turbine Fuel.” These standards define the quality requirements-such as total sulfur content, distillation characteristics, copper strip corrosion, and thermal stability-as well as the corresponding test methods for SAF produced through various processes, serving as regulatory guidance for the domestic aviation fuel manufacturing industry.
BSMI further stated that SAF is primarily produced from non-petroleum-based feedstocks, such as used waste cooking oil. Compared to conventional petroleum-derived aviation fuels, SAF offers significant carbon reduction benefits. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications has set a target for SAF to account for 5% of total aviation fuel consumption by 2030. In addition to advancing carbon reduction goals, ensuring fuel quality is critical. To this end, BSMI has included SAF within the scope of mandatory inspection. All SAF products-whether imported or domestically produced-must comply with national standards CNS 16221 or CNS 2558. This measure ensures that all SAF supplied within the aviation fuel supply chain meets national regulatory requirements.
The relevant CNS national standards are available through the BSMI “CNS Online Service System” (website: http://www.cnsonline.com.tw).
Information on SAF-related inspection requirements, following its inclusion in the list of commodities subject to mandatory inspection, can be found on the BSMI website (http://www.bsmi.gov.tw) under “Focus News” > “Business Announcements.”
The public is welcome to visit the websites or call the toll-free service line at 0800-007123 for further information.
Responsible Division: Inspection Administration Division
Contact Person : Cheng, Ching-Hung., Deputy Director
Tel. (O):+886-23431700#1221
Email: ch.cheng@bsmi.gov.tw
Source: Republic of China Taiwan
As the Dragon Boat Festival approaches, vibrant holiday shopping scenes are emerging across Taiwan. To ensure accurate weight measurements during transactions, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) has completed a nationwide inspection of weighing scales used in markets ahead of the holiday. The results showed a 99.99% compliance rate, assuring consumers of a fair and reliable shopping experience during the festive season.
The BSMI conducted targeted inspections at 168 locations, including traditional markets, supermarkets, and hypermarkets in various cities. A total of 6,976 weighing scales were examined, of which 6,975 passed and only one was found non-compliant. The non-compliant scale was immediately labeled “Suspended” and was subject to follow-up monitoring. Vendors using the failed scales face fines ranging from NT$15,000 to NT$75,000 under the “Weights and Measures Act” if they continue their use.
The BSMI emphasized its commitment to ongoing vigilance by conducting year-round inspection projects to monitor the accuracy of weighing scales in transactions. Consumers are encouraged to report any scales that do not bear the verification mark (Picture as attachment file) or those they suspect of being inaccurate. Reports can be made by calling the BSMI at 02-23434567. Investigations will be carried out to protect the interests of both buyers and sellers, ensuring a fair and reliable marketplace.
This initiative made by the BSMI not only safeguards consumer rights but also promotes trust and transparency in the market during this significant cultural celebration.
Responsible Division: Metrology Technology Division
Contact Person: Chen, Horng-Lin, Deputy Director
Telephone No.: +886-2343-4567#5211
Email: hl.chen@bsmi.gov.tw
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
The Land Registry today (June 3) released its statistics for May 2025.
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* The number of sale and purchase agreements for all building units received for registration in May was 6 442 (-10.9 per cent compared with April 2025 and -12.5 per cent compared with May 2024)
* The 12-month moving average for May was 5 643 (1.3 per cent below the 12-month moving average for April 2025 but 17.1 per cent above that for May 2024)
* The total consideration for sale and purchase agreements of building units in May was $49.8 billion (-0.5 per cent compared with April 2025 and -20.0 per cent compared with May 2024)
* Among the sale and purchase agreements, 5 105 were for residential units (-10.3 per cent compared with April 2025 and -8.0 per cent compared with May 2024)
* The total consideration for sale and purchase agreements in respect of residential units was $38.2 billion (-9.4 per cent compared with April 2025 and -28.3 per cent compared with May 2024)
Statistics on sales of residential units do not include sale and purchase agreements relating to sales of units under the Home Ownership Scheme, the Private Sector Participation Scheme, the Tenants Purchase Scheme, etc, unless the premium of the unit concerned has been paid after the sale restriction period.
Figures on sale and purchase agreements received for the past 12 months, the year-on-year rate of change and breakdown figures on residential sales have also been released.
As deeds may not be lodged with the Land Registry until up to 30 days after the transaction, these statistics generally relate to land transactions in the previous month.
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* The number of searches of land registers made by the public in May was 403 745 (+9.6 per cent compared with April 2025 but -0.3 per cent compared with May 2024)
The statistics cover searches made at the counter, through the self-service terminals and via the Integrated Registration Information System Online Services.
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
A relatively dry and hot May
A fresh to strong easterly airstream affected the coast of Guangdong on May 8. Locally, there were sunny intervals and one or two showers. Around 10 millimetres of rainfall were recorded over Tai Po and Sha Tin Districts. Areas of intense thundery showers associated with a trough of low pressure moved across the vicinity of the Pearl River Estuary the next day. It was mainly cloudy with a few showers. Showers were heavier over some areas during the day with squally thunderstorms. More than 10 millimetres of rainfall were recorded over the eastern part of Hong Kong. A cold front formed over the northern part of southern China on May 10 and moved across the coast of Guangdong the next morning. Locally, it was mainly cloudy on May 10 with a few showers overnight and the next morning. The temperature at the Observatory dropped to a minimum of 21.0 degrees on May 11, the lowest of the month. The associated northeast monsoon brought very dry and generally fine weather that afternoon and the next day, with the relative humidity falling below 40 per cent over many places.
Under the influence of an easterly airstream over the coast of Guangdong, local weather was hot during the day with sunny periods from May 13 to 15. A southerly airstream affected the coast of Guangdong in the following six days. The weather was mainly cloudy with one or two showers on May 16 and turned sunnier and very hot in the following two days. An upper-air disturbance affected the coast of Guangdong on May 19 and 20, bringing a few showers to some areas in Hong Kong. With the departure of the disturbance, the weather became very hot with sunny intervals on May 21.
Under the influence of an anticyclone aloft over the coast of Guangdong and the northern part of the South China Sea, it remained very hot with sunny periods on May 22 and 23. The temperature at the Observatory rose to a maximum of 33.0 degrees on May 22, the highest of the month. With a trough of low pressure moving across the coast of Guangdong overnight on May 23 and 24, its associated showers and thunderstorms affected the territory on the night of May 23 and the next day. More than 20 millimetres of rainfall were recorded over many places on Hong Kong Island on May 24. With a broad band of clouds covering southern China, the weather was mainly cloudy on May 25 and 26. With the band of clouds thinning out, there were sunny periods during the day on May 27. An easterly airstream brought showers to the coast of Guangdong the next day. Locally, showers mainly affected the eastern part of the territory and brought more than 10 millimetres of rainfall to Sai Kung, Tseung Kwan O and the eastern part of Hong Kong Island. Meanwhile, a trough of low pressure edged closer to the coast of Guangdong that night, bringing showers and a few thunderstorms to Hong Kong on May 29. Showers were heavy in the afternoon with more than 30 millimetres of rainfall generally recorded over the territory. A strong easterly airstream affected the coast of Guangdong on the last two days of the month. Locally, it was cloudy with rain on May 30. Around 20 millimetres of rainfall were recorded over Hong Kong Island, Kowloon East, Sha Tin and Sai Kung districts. It was mainly cloudy on the last day of the month, with one or two rain patches in the morning and at night.
There was no tropical cyclone over the South China Sea and the western North Pacific in May 2025.
Details of issuance and cancellation of various warnings/signals in the month are summarised in Table 1. Monthly meteorological figures and departures from normal for May are tabulated in Table 2.
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Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
SLW to visit Switzerland and Germany
While in Geneva, Mr Sun will also hold bilateral meetings with senior officials of the International Labour Organization and leading figures of international organisations attending the conference. He will also meet with government, employer and employee representatives of the PRC delegation, as well as representatives from the Permanent Mission of the PRC to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other International Organizations in Switzerland.
On June 7, Mr Sun will leave for Munich, Germany, for the second leg of his visit. He will meet with young entrepreneurs and talent to exchange ideas and introduce the latest developments in manpower policies in Hong Kong. The Director of Hong Kong Talent Engage, Mr Anthony Lau, will also join him.
Mr Sun will arrive in Hong Kong on the evening of June 9. In his absence, the Under Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Ho Kai-ming, will be the Acting Secretary for Labour and Welfare.
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Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Mr Oscar Wong will assume the post of District Officer (Sham Shui Po) on June 20.
Since joining the Administrative Service in 2015, Mr Wong has served in the then Home Affairs Bureau and the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau.
He is currently a Senior Administrative Officer (Tourism) at the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau.
Source: Hong Kong Information Services
The Major Sports Events Committee announced today that it has awarded “M” Mark status to the 2025 Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races, which will be held in Victoria Harbour, by Tsim Sha Tsui East Promenade, from June 7 to 8.
Major Sports Events Committee Chairman Wilfred Ng said the event is the largest dragon boat race in Hong Kong and combines sporting endeavour with traditional culture, attracting elite teams and dragon boat athletes from various countries and regions to compete fiercely and vie for honour.
He added that the race not only promotes dragon boating but also attracts many overseas travellers to the city, strengthening Hong Kong’s status as a centre for major international sports events.
Source: Gouvernement de la Nouvelle-Caledonie
Situation : Meteo.nc annonce qu’une vigilance ORANGE – fortes pluies est en cours depuis ce jour sur les communes de Canala, Hienghène, Houaïlou, Ile des Pins, Mont-Dore, Ouégoa, Poindimié, Ponérihouen, Pouébo, Thio, Touho, Yaté, Kouaoua.
Informations et consignes à la population :
La sécurité civile appelle la population à se tenir informée de l’évolution de la situation en se connectant sur les sites internet de la sécurité civile securite-civile.gouv.nc et de Météo-France Nouvelle-Calédonie www.meteo.nc, sur les pages Facebook Sécurité Civile NC et Météo-France Nouvelle-Calédonie ou en écoutant les informations diffusées par les différents médias.
Consignes préventives en cas de fortes pluies
➔ Ne vous déplacez qu’en cas de nécessité.
➔ Ne franchissez pas, à pieds ou en voiture, les ravines ou les rivières en crues ou qui peuvent l’être soudainement ainsi que les radiers ou routes submergés.
➔ Ne pas entreprendre un sport ou un loisir de pleine nature et interrompre toute séance en cours.
➔ Tenez les enfants à distance des caniveaux, ravines et rivières qui peuvent à tout moment déborder
➔ Signalez votre départ, votre destination et votre arrivée à vos proches.
➔ Prévoyez des moyens d’éclairage de secours et constituez une réserve d’eau potable.
➔ Faites attention à l’eau du robinet qui est susceptible d’être impropre à la consommation au moins 48 h après l’arrêt des pluies.
➔ Dans tous les cas, si la situation de votre domicile l’exige (zone inondable, bordure de ravine…), prenez toutes les précautions nécessaires à la sauvegarde de vos biens face à la montée des eaux, préparez-vous à l’évacuation éventuelle de votre domicile.
➔ Facilitez le travail des sauveteurs qui vous proposent une évacuation et conformez-vous à leurs instructions.