Source: Gouvernement de la Nouvelle-Caledonie
Petelo Sao, membre du gouvernement en charge de la construction, de l’habitat et de l’urbanisme, animera une conférence de presse ce vendredi 13 mars à 10 heures au gouvernement (Lys Rouge) destinée à faire une mise au point concernant le dossier « 2% FSH ».
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced today (March 11) that in view of a notification from the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) about an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in Ikast-Brande Municipality in Denmark, the CFS has instructed the trade to suspend the import of poultry meat and products (including poultry eggs) from the area with immediate effect to protect public health in Hong Kong.
A CFS spokesman said that according to the Census and Statistics Department, Hong Kong imported about 450 tonnes of frozen poultry meat and about 210 000 poultry eggs from Denmark last year.
“The CFS has contacted the Danish authority over the issue and will closely monitor information issued by the WOAH and the relevant authorities on the avian influenza outbreak. Appropriate action will be taken in response to the development of the situation,” the spokesman said.
Source: Hong Kong Information Services
The Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival presented by the Leisure & Cultural Services Department will return in April for its fourth edition.
Under the theme “Beyond Fantasy”, the festival will explore what happens when ideas collide, inviting audiences to experience how creators across generations – through boundless imagination – reshape the distinctive character of Hong Kong’s pop culture and turn the impossible into the possible.
It will present about 20 programmes and over 120 events, including stage performances, film screenings, thematic exhibitions, library programmes and outreach activities.
Concert “Dreamscape” will be the opening programme, co-curated by Chu Wan-pin, winner of the 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Original Film Score and an erhu virtuoso, and local musician Vicky Fung. The programme blends soundtracks, pop music, street dance and art technology into a musical feast.
Other programmes include the mega outdoor music carnival “ImagineLand”; outdoor installation “Pop Unboxed”; film screening “Fantasies in Reality: A Cinematic Journey” and “Restored Treasures – ‘The Kid’”.
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Young persons in custody at Sha Tsui Correctional Institution attain good examination results
Officiating at the ceremony, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Community Synergy for Rehabilitation Association (CSRA), Dr Cook Chiu, said that the CSRA is supportive of the rehabilitation work of the CSD, and set up the Community Synergy for Rehabilitation Association – Perseverance Education Fund with the aim of providing financial assistance for PICs in need to pursue education and vocational training. He encouraged PICs, adding that as long as they face difficulties with courage, they will eventually fulfil their dreams.Issued at HKT 17:55
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Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
The fourth edition of the Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival (PCF), presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, will return in April following its resounding success in previous years. Under the theme “Beyond Fantasy”, the PCF will explore what happens when ideas collide, inviting audiences to experience how creators across generations – through boundless imagination – reshape the distinctive character of Hong Kong’s pop culture and turn the impossible into the possible.
The PCF will present approximately 20 programmes and over 120 events, including stage performances, film screenings, thematic exhibitions, library programmes and outreach activities. Some of the programmes are as follows:————————————————–
Co-curated by Chu Wan-pin, winner of the 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Original Film Score and an erhu virtuoso, and local musician Vicky Fung, this programme blends soundtracks, pop music, street dance and art technology into a musical feast in three chapters. It will feature newly arranged scores from classic Hong Kong films. Guest performers across the two nights include Phil Lam and Winka Chan@COLLAR (April 17), and Tang Siu-hau and Jeremy Lee@MIRROR (April 18). Together with an ensemble and choir members, they will perform pop songs from different eras, joined by young street dancers and emerging musicians in a burst of collaborative creativity to open the PCF.———————————————————————————————-
The PCF’s flagship programme “ImagineLand”, the outdoor music carnival returning by popular demand, will be held on April 25 and 26 at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre (HKCC) Piazza and the Salisbury Garden Central Lawn, offering free admission to members of the public and visitors. Daytime highlights include the “Go Beyond Concert”, the “Pop Unboxed” outdoor installation, and the “Funarts Corner”. In the evening, the “Movie Under the Stars” will be presented.—————–
“Fantasies in Reality: A Cinematic Journey”——————
Two pre-festival programmes will be held, namely “18dART – Community Arts Scheme in Kwai Tsing ‘Shape of Harmony – Kwai Tsing 3.0’ Acappella Music Project Finale Concert” presented by local a cappella group Boonfaysau; and “2026 Fiesta of Music Office Bands, Choirs and Orchestras Concert I – Strings ‘Fairy Tales'”.——————-
In response to the PCF’s theme “Beyond Fantasy”, public libraries will present a series of activities from April to June, including book recommendations themed around fairy tales, science fiction and mystery; a meet-the-author session; a themed talk series titled “Monthly Literary Talk: ‘The Past and Future of Science Fiction Literature: Mythical Creatures, Animals, Machines, and Artificial Intelligence'”; as well as workshops and storytelling theatre.
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4
Hong Kong Customs conducted enforcement actions yesterday and today (March 10 and 11) to combat the online sale of copyright-infringing teaching materials for primary and secondary schools. During the operations, two women were arrested, and a mobile phone and a tablet suspected to be involved in the case were seized.
Customs earlier received complaints from members of the public and a copyright owner alleging that suspected infringing teaching materials for primary and secondary schools were being offered for sale on an online platform. After an in-depth investigation, Customs officers found that a seller had solicited business via the online platform. Upon receiving an order, the seller requested buyers to transfer money to a designated electronic payment account. Subsequently, electronic files containing the suspected copyright-infringing supplementary exercises were sent to buyers via instant-messaging applications.
With the assistance of the copyright owner, Customs officers took enforcement action yesterday and raided a residential unit in Ho Man Tin. A 29-year-old woman suspected to be involved in the case was arrested. A mobile phone and a tablet believed to be connected to the case were seized. Following a subsequent investigation, Customs officers today further arrested a 54-year-old woman suspected to be involved in the case. Both women were released on bail pending further investigation.
An investigation is ongoing.
Customs appeals to the public to respect intellectual property rights and not to sell infringing articles.
Under the Copyright Ordinance, without the licence of the copyright owner, any person who sells or possesses for sale any infringing goods commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a term of imprisonment for four years and a fine of $50,000 per infringing copy.
Members of the public may report any suspected infringing 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
CHP investigates cluster of hepatitis A infection involving men who have sex with men
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“Through routine surveillance, epidemiological investigations and genetic analysis, the CHP recorded 24 cases of hepatitis A infection where the virus detected harboured an identical genetic sequence, over the past six months (from September 2025 to February 2026), involving 22 males and two females. Epidemiological investigations revealed no overlap in their residences or restaurants patronised by the patients. They were aged between 18 and 55. At least 14 of them identified themselves as MSM, accounting for over 60 per cent. The CHP cannot rule out the possibility of an epidemiological link between the infection sources of this cluster and male-male sexual contact,” the Controller of the CHP, Dr Edwin Tsui, said.
Hepatitis A vaccination
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Hepatitis A virus is primarily transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated food or water, or contaminated hands before eating. The virus can also be transmitted through high-risk sexual contact. The incubation period of hepatitis A is usually 14 to 28 days, though it can last up to 50 days. Due to the long incubation period, symptoms such as fever, malaise, abdominal discomfort, loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhoea and jaundice may not appear until one to two months after infection. The CHP will continue, through its Red Ribbon Centre and in collaboration with non-governmental organisations, to raise awareness and provide education on hepatitis A prevention to MSM, and to encourage them to receive timely vaccination.
For more information on hepatitis A, please visit the CHP’s websiteIssued at HKT 18:12
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Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Online auction of vehicle registration marks to be held from March 26 to 30 (5) A VRM can only be assigned to a motor vehicle registered in the name of the purchaser. Relevant information on the Certificate of Incorporation must be provided by the successful bidder in the Purchaser Information of the Memorandum of Sale if the VRM purchased is to be registered under the name of a body corporate.
(6) Successful bidders will receive a notification email around seven working days after payment has been confirmed and can download the Memorandum of Sale from the E-Auction. The purchaser must apply for the VRM to be assigned to a motor vehicle registered in the name of the purchaser within 12 months from the date of issue of the Memorandum of Sale. If the purchaser fails to do so within the 12-month period, in accordance with the statutory provision, the allocation of the VRM will be cancelled and a new allocation will be arranged by the TD without prior notice to the purchaser.Issued at HKT 15:00
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Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
London ETO promotes Hong Kong’s vibrant innovation ecosystem
The seminar was also organised as a trade and investment promotion initiative under the new functional platform Economic and Trade Express, as announced in the Chief Executive’s 2025 Policy Address.
In her opening remarks, the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, highlighted that Hong Kong’s universities provide a strong foundation for strengthening the city’s global competitiveness in innovation and technology. She noted that Hong Kong’s close integration with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area offers extensive opportunities for collaboration and market access. She encouraged academic institutions, start-ups, entrepreneurs, investors and global talent to consider Hong Kong as a base for scaling ventures, advancing careers and building global partnerships.
The seminar also featured remarks by the CityUHK Associate Vice-President (Innovation) and Director of CityUHK Academy of Innovation, Professor Michael Tse Chi-kong, who shared insights into CityUHK’s strategic focus on nurturing innovation talent and strengthening collaboration between academia and industry.
A networking reception was held immediately after the seminar. Over 80 participants attended the event, including innovators and representatives from the business and academic sectors from the UK and Hong Kong, providing valuable opportunities for exchange, collaboration and partnership building.
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Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
ICAC to commence annual household survey next week to gauge public views on graft-fighting work
“It is important for the ICAC to suitably adjust its work strategy to align with social development. The survey enables the Commission to keep a close tab on public expectations and understanding of anti-corruption work, so as to devise appropriate anti-corruption policies, maximise the impact of our anti-corruption efforts, enhance our effectiveness and better meet the needs of the society. Members of the public participating in the survey are encouraged to actively share their views,” said an ICAC spokesman.
Commencing on March 16 till May, the survey will be conducted independently by a professional research agency appointed by the ICAC. Around 1 500 Hong Kong residents, aged between 15 and 74, will be selected for interviews through random sampling.
Selected households will receive notification letters issued by the ICAC. During the survey period, uniformed interviewers bearing authorisation letters issued by the ICAC and staff identity cards of the research agency will visit the households between 10am and 9.45pm. Each face-to-face interview will last for 10 to 15 minutes. Selected households are also welcome to schedule the interviews with the research agency or the ICAC.
All personal information and opinions collected from the survey will be compiled in aggregate and will not be disclosed to any other government departments or organisations. Completed questionnaires will be destroyed after completion of the survey.
Details of the survey are available on the ICAC corporate website (www.icac.org.hkIssued at HKT 10:15
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