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Source: Hong Kong Information Services

Hong Kong athletes claimed one gold medal and a bronze at the 15th National Games (NG) today, with four athletes being victorious in the Men’s Foil Team in fencing event and the other netting bronze in the Men’s Singles in tennis event.

Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Rosanna Law extended her congratulations to fencing athletes Cheung Ka-long, Ryan Choi, Leung Chin-yu and Lawrence Ng, saying that the foil team demonstrated an exceptional performance in the competition.

Miss Law added that they showcased the ability, morale and confidence of Hong Kong athletes, and that the well-deserved victory was a testament to their excellence, and they ascended the highest podium tier with the support of the home crowd in Hong Kong.

“I am extremely proud to have witnessed their ultimate victory on site together with many Hong Kong supporters.”

She also congratulated Coleman Wong on winning a bronze medal in the Men’s Singles tennis event, and extended her best wishes to all Hong Kong athletes for continued success in the remaining competitions. She expressed hope that the public would continue to cheer for them.

The Hong Kong, China Delegation has so far won 19 medals, including nine golds, two silvers and eight bronzes in sailing, cycling, tennis, swimming, rugby, triathlon and fencing.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

     The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) received a 27-year-old man from the Mainland authorities at the Shenzhen Bay Port yesterday (November 18) and arrested him for murder, while two other men, aged 33 and 37, were arrested for conspiracy to murder.

     Investigation revealed that the three arrestees were in suspected connection with a murder case happened in Sha Tin on March 16 afternoon, in which a 52-year-old man died.

     The three men are being detained for enquiries.

     Concerning the aforementioned case, Police had earlier arrested five other men and two women, aged between 25 and 76. Three of the arrestees have been laid holding charges with “assisting offenders”, “misleading police officers”, “conspiracy to wound” and “murder” respectively. The cases were mentioned at Sha Tin Magistrates’ Courts in March and April. The remaining four arrestees have been released on bail.

     Active investigation by the Regional Anti-Triad Unit of New Territories South is under way.
 

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

On a visit to Hong Kong to attend the Economic Transformations in a Multipolar World – International Forum on China’s Economy & Policy 2025, two Nobel laureates shared their views on Hong Kong’s positioning amid trade wars and the development of artificial intelligence (AI).

With the US-China trade war disrupting global trade, 2001 Nobel Memorial Prize laureate in Economic Sciences Joseph E Stiglitz, who has publicly opposed the imposition of tariffs between the two countries, believes the dispute has harmed the US more than China.

“Investment is discouraged because people do not know whether the tariffs will be up or down or where to source their inputs. It has disrupted global supply chains for the US.”

Mr Stiglitz also observed that there has been “no strategy” in the US’ imposition of tariffs.

“The hope for benefits of a return of manufacturing have not come about. There is a little bit in certain limited areas but the overall manufacturing employment, I believe, is actually even down.”

Meanwhile, Hong Kong has continued to act as a “super connector” and “super value-adder” between China and the international community through uncertain economic times, he pointed out, adding that this role has become more important than ever.

“China will continue to export. It may not export as much to the US. It will export more to Africa.

“As a commercial and investment hub, a financial hub, Hong Kong becomes even more important because it gives that flexibility of knowing the global market.”

Separately, 2001 Nobel Memorial Prize laureate in Economic Sciences and member of the Chief Executive’s Council of Advisers on Innovation & Entrepreneurship Michael Spence shared his insights on how Hong Kong can benefit from the rapid development of AI.

Mr Spence agrees that the Government can make good use of AI when providing services and suggests it should ensure balanced development across different industries when promoting AI-related policies.

“If we are going to get the full effect of AI in the economy, it has to diffuse through the whole economy.

“Previous rounds of digital adoption suggest that a few sectors and a few firms go way ahead, and other ones lag badly, so you get a big divergence. That pattern is not a good idea.

“The Government and public policy and partnerships between the private and public sector have an important role in making sure that diffusion process works.”

His views are consistent with the Government’s initiative to promote AI application across diverse industries.

The two laureates met Chief Executive John Lee yesterday to exchange views on Hong Kong’s economy, AI and education. They also spoke at the Economic Transformations in a Multipolar World – International Forum on China’s Economy and Policy 2025 organised by the Chief Executive’s Policy Unit.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

Deputy Chief Secretary Cheuk Wing-hing today chaired the 10th meeting of the Task Force on District Governance to follow up on the initiatives in accordance with the work assigned by the Steering Committee on District Governance.

The meeting co-ordinated various departments in formulating specific implementation measures on issues of local concern and continuously reviewed the work progress and performance.

Mr Cheuk said: “With the concerted efforts of all departments, various measures have been steadily implemented in accordance with the overall strategies set by the steering committee, effectively improving environmental hygiene, enhancing community development, and strengthening district services.

“The task force will continue to co-ordinate departments in stepping up the speed and efficiency in addressing a range of pressing district concerns, continuously improving people’s livelihood and well-being.”

At the meeting, the task force followed up on the implementation progress and outcomes of the initiatives on strengthening community support.

Among others, 200 primary schools have participated in the School-based After School Care Service Scheme, providing a total of about 10,600 service places.

The Government has also launched the first-phase Carer Support Data Platform, which integrates the data of the Housing and Social Welfare departments to identify high-risk cases with relatively limited community support.

As of end-October, Care Teams have visited or reached out to over 18,000 singleton and doubleton elderly households, carers of the elderly and the disabled, and referred more than 900 cases to social welfare service units.

The Food & Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) has taken enforcement actions against shopfront extensions under the Public Health & Municipal Services (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 to safeguard environmental hygiene.

As of September 30, the FEHD has issued over 7,000 Statutory Nuisance Notices in response to environmental nuisances caused by air-conditioner water dripping, with the vast majority of cases already rectified.

Furthermore, various departments continue to improve the waiting environment at public transport interchanges, including the ventilation system and lighting.

Mr Cheuk thanked all departments for their dedicated efforts in advancing the above work and achieving notable results.

He urged all departments to uphold the spirit of unity and pragmatism and continue actively following up on various livelihood-related issues, effectively enhancing people’s quality of life and well-being.

The Government is making full preparations for the Legislative Council General Election to be held on December 7. Mr Cheuk directed department heads to put in place comprehensive arrangements and ensure close co-ordination, carrying out all related tasks in a thorough, detailed and pragmatic manner.

He requested all departments to provide practicable measures to facilitate staff members in voting, and to make good use of government district facilities and networks to widely disseminate messages encouraging voter turnout.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The Transport Department (TD) today said it is collaborating with the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in an investigation into a case involving eight people using false documents to apply for the direct issue of a Hong Kong Full Driving Licence.

The department said it renders full assistance to the ICAC for the probe and has cancelled the Hong Kong driving licences of the people concerned based on the investigation findings.

Reaffirming that every “direct issue” application is rigorously processed and verified to ensure applicants meet the legal requirements, the department noted that it reviews the application process as appropriate to cope with the application demand and operational requirements.

Should there be any doubts about the supporting documents submitted by the applicant during the vetting process, the TD will seriously follow up, including approaching the relevant consulate or transport authority for verification to ensure the authenticity of the documents.

The application will be rejected if the applicant does not fully meet the application eligibility and requirements, it added.

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government stressed that the “direct issue” arrangements in Hong Kong with the recognised countries and places are operated on the principles of mutual recognition and reciprocity, adding that it has zero tolerance against anyone in or outside Hong Kong obtaining a driving licence through fraudulent activities that will jeopardise road safety and the road users’ confidence.

According to the Road Traffic Ordinance, any person who makes any false statement for the purpose of obtaining any driving licence is liable to a maximum fine of $5,000 and imprisonment for six months.

The TD will strictly monitor the implementation of the “direct issue” arrangements and review the relevant procedures with reference to the corruption prevention advice of the ICAC, and will refer suspected cases to law enforcement agencies for investigation.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The Reigstration & Electoral Office (REO) will set up polling stations near the boundary to facilitate electors in need to cast their votes on Legislative Council election day scheduled for December 7.

The REO said any registered electors on the 2025 final registers of electors for geographical constituencies (GCs) and functional constituencies (FCs) can vote at specified Near Boundary Polling Stations (NBPSs) and timeslots after registration.

They may register through “iAM Smart” or the online registration system from today until 6pm on December 2.

The NBPSs will be located at Hong Kong Taoist Association Tang Hin Memorial Secondary School and Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Kap Yan Directors’ College in Sheung Shui; the Arrival Hall, Ground Floor, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port Passenger Clearance Building; and the Coach Hall of Hong Kong International Airport Terminal 2.

Electors who choose to vote at a Sheung Shui NBPS will be automatically allocated to vote at one of the NBPSs at the two Sheung Shui schools in accordance with their GCs. The allocated polling station will be clearly stated in the confirmation notice issued to the electors.

Electors who vote at the Sheung Shui NBPSs may walk for about five minutes from Sheung Shui MTR Station or take a free shuttle bus to reach their polling stations.

On polling day, the NBPSs will open from 7.30am to 11.30pm. Registered electors must bring their Hong Kong ID cards to vote at their NBPSs and timeslots as registered.

In case of a change in itineraries, these electors will need to cancel or change the registration through “iAM Smart” or the online registration system during the registration period. Thereafter, they will be changed back to their originally allocated polling stations to cast their votes on polling day.

After the registration period expires, the electors concerned will need to contact the REO at 2891 1001 to make the change.

For enquiries, call 2891 1001 or send an email to: reoenq@reo.gov.hk.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The Government today announced the establishment of the Green Maritime Fuel Development Communication Platform to catalyse the development of a green maritime fuel bunkering supply chain in Hong Kong.

The communication platform will bring together upstream and downstream companies within the green maritime fuel bunkering supply chain, including fuel suppliers, shipping companies, and port operators, among others.

In addition to gathering views from platform members regarding the development of green maritime fuel bunkering and trading in Hong Kong, the Government will organise networking activities and business meetings to enhance stakeholder communication and co-operation.

Secretary for Transport & Logistics Mable Chan said the Government warmly welcomes Hong Kong companies as well as Mainland and foreign companies with a presence in the city to join the platform.

Noting that 25 companies and industry organisations have so far joined the communication platform, the Transport & Logistics Bureau encouraged more companies and industry organisations engaged in green maritime fuel bunkering to join and explore business opportunities together.

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Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

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The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) announced today (November 19) that 52 Lunar New Year (LNY) fair stalls will be available to the public for renting at their upset prices from November 27 to December 3, on a first-come, first-served basis.

​The LNY fairs will be held from February 11 to 17, 2026. The abovementioned stalls are three fast food stalls, one large-size dry goods stall, and 48 regular-size dry goods stalls. Locations and prices are as follows: 
 

Fair venues	Nature of stalls	Number of stalls	Let out price per one stall
Victoria Park (Causeway Bay)	Dry goods (regular size)	2	$8,540
Tat Tung Road Garden (Tung Chung)	Dry goods (regular size)	8	$450
Fa Hui Park (Sham Shui Po)	Dry goods (regular size)	14	$7,800
Cheung Sha Wan Playground (Sham Shui Po)	Fast food	1	$2,290
Kwun Tong Recreation Ground (Kwun Tong)	Dry goods (regular size)	1	$2,130
To Kwa Wan Recreation Ground (Kowloon City)	Dry goods (regular size) Dry goods (large size) Fast food	15 1 2	$1,340 $2,020 $2,660
Sha Tsui Road Playground (Tsuen Wan)	Dry goods (regular size)	1	$8,480
Tin Hau Temple Plaza (Tuen Mun)	Dry goods (regular size)	1	$2,140
Po Hong Park (Tseung Kwan O)	Dry goods (regular size)	5	$1,540
Yuen Wo Playground (Sha Tin)	Dry goods (regular size)	1	$4,570

The number of available stalls may be subject to change, and the actual number of stalls available for renting will be released on November 27.

​People who are interested in renting a stall should approach the following FEHD offices, as appropriate, to apply in person from 9.30am to 12.30pm or 2.30pm to 4.30pm during the abovementioned renting period:
 

Fair venues	Address of handling office	Telephone number
Victoria Park (Causeway Bay)	8/F, Lockhart Road Municipal Services Building, 225 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong	2879 5706
Tat Tung Road Garden (Tung Chung)	25/F, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong	2852 4549
Fa Hui Park (Sham Shui Po) Cheung Sha Wan Playground (Sham Shui Po) Kwun Tong Recreation Ground (Kwun Tong) To Kwa Wan Recreation Ground (Kowloon City)	Room 301-302, 3/F, FEHD Nam Cheong Offices and Vehicle Depot, 87 Yen Chow Street West, Kowloon	2309 2086
Sha Tsui Road Playground (Tsuen Wan)	3/F, Yeung Uk Road Municipal Services Building, 45 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan, New Territories	2212 9755
Tin Hau Temple Plaza (Tuen Mun)	Room 18, 1/F, Tuen Mun Government Offices, 1 Tuen Hi Road, Tuen Mun, New Territories	2454 6621 / 2451 3414
Po Hong Park (Tseung Kwan O)	7/F, Sai Kung Tseung Kwan O Government Complex, 38 Pui Shing Road, Tseung Kwan O, New Territories	3740 5100
Yuen Wo Playground (Sha Tin)	Units 1201-1207 and 1220-1221, Level 12, Tower 1, Grand Central Plaza, 138 Sha Tin Rural Committee Road, Sha Tin, New Territories	2634 0136

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and ordinarily reside in Hong Kong. Each applicant may select only one stall at a time. Successful applicants shall comply with all the stipulations and provisions as set out in the licence agreement. An FEHD spokesman stressed that the public should not assign, sublet, transfer or otherwise part with any of the benefits or obligations of the licence agreement of the LNY fair stalls. Otherwise, the department is entitled to terminate the agreement and the licensee shall immediately vacate the stall.
 
All fair sites will be made available to the licensees three days in advance of the fairs (from February 8 to 10, 2026) for the setting up of stalls. In the event of any unforeseeable incident that will cause a shortening of the whole licence period (including the duration for setting up stalls and the business period of the fair), the Government has the right to postpone the commencement date and shorten the duration of the period. The let out price (licence fee) paid will be refunded to the licensee on a pro-rata basis without interest.
 
Stall licensees must completely remove the stall structure and all paraphernalia, together with all refuse, debris and unsold commodities (whether damaged or otherwise), from the licensed area before 7am on February 17, 2026 (9am for the Victoria Park LNY Fair).
 
The FEHD reminded licensees that the stalls are solely for the purpose of selling and promoting the sale of the permitted commodities, and no other activities are allowed in the licensed area. If the FEHD considers that any activity conducted by the licensee to publicise, promote, display, show or sell any permitted commodities in the venue is unlawful, contrary to the interest of national security, immoral or incompatible with the object of the LNY fair, the FEHD is entitled to direct the licensee to stop conducting such activities and the licensee must immediately comply with the direction.

Stall licensees should not destroy, damage or abandon any unsold commodities at or in the vicinity of the stall. They may surrender unsold flowers and plants left behind at the stall to the FEHD at no charge, cost or compensation whatsoever, before 7am on February 17, 2026 (9am for the Victoria Park LNY Fair).
 
According to the licence agreement, except inside designated stalls, licensees must not keep, store or use any compressed helium cylinder in the licensed area. Whereas licensees of the designated stalls may keep, store or use helium cylinders in the licensed area, the quantity of helium should be such that a licence is not required pursuant to the Dangerous Goods (Application and Exemption) Regulation 2012 (Cap. 295E), i.e. equivalent to 150 litres of helium. Sales of floatable LED glowing balloons and aquarium fish by stall licensees are prohibited at the LNY fairs.
 
In addition, as stated in the licence agreement, the height of dry goods stalls must not exceed 3 metres from ground level. The height of wet goods stalls and fast food stalls must not exceed 4.5m from ground level. For wet goods stalls and fast food stalls with a height of more than 3m from ground level, the licensee must, at their own costs, provide the FEHD with the original certificate issued by an authorised person, a registered structural engineer, or a competent person under the Construction Sites (Safety) Regulations (Cap. 59I) to certify the structural safety of the structure in the licensed area before the fair is opened to the public. The licensee must also affix a copy of the aforesaid certificate on the structure of the stall. Also, each corner and anchor point of the marquee (if any) shall be securely fastened using appropriate ballast weights, such as sandbags or purpose-designed marquee water weights. During the period when the Strong Monsoon Signal is in force or to be issued, the licensee shall immediately inspect the stall and adopt reinforcement measures as necessary.

Public notices and details of the renting of 2026 LNY fair remaining stalls on a first-come, first-served basis are available at the FEHD website (www.fehd.gov.hk) or by calling the FEHD hotline at 2868 0000. 

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region