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Government maintains most social distancing measures in Hong Kong

The Government will extend most existing social distancing measures for 14 days till 27 October 2021 in Hong Kong. "The internationally prevalent mutant strains have high transmissibility. Despite the extremely stringent measures implemented in Hong Kong to prevent importation of cases, a handful of local cases may still emerge. To prevent an epidemic outbreak in the community, we need to maintain most of the social distancing measures currently in place," said a spokesman for the Food and Health Bureau. The Government continues to call on persons who are not yet vaccinated, especially senior citizens, chronic patients and other immunocompromised persons who face a much higher chance of death after COVID-19 infection, to get vaccinated as early as possible for better self-protection before the fifth wave strikes Hong Kong.

Government maintains most social distancing measures in Hong Kong

The Government will extend most existing social distancing measures for 14 days till 27 October 2021 in Hong Kong. "The internationally prevalent mutant strains have high transmissibility. Despite the extremely stringent measures implemented in Hong Kong to prevent importation of cases, a handful of local cases may still emerge. To prevent an epidemic outbreak in the community, we need to maintain most of the social distancing measures currently in place," said a spokesman for the Food and Health Bureau. The Government continues to call on persons who are not yet vaccinated, especially senior citizens, chronic patients and other immunocompromised persons who face a much higher chance of death after COVID-19 infection, to get vaccinated as early as possible for better self-protection before the fifth wave strikes Hong Kong.

Government updates list of places of recognised vaccination record

The HKSAR Government will accept the vaccination records issued by non-Group A specified places including Guernsey, Jersey and some British Overseas Territories (including Anguilla, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar and Montserrat, as well as Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) from 0.00am on 13 October 2021. Although these places are currently not Group A specified places, the relevant arrangements will enable Hong Kong residents who hold vaccination records issued by the relevant authorities of these places in the prescribed format to board a flight for Hong Kong from Group A specified places.

Government updates list of places of recognised vaccination record

The HKSAR Government will accept the vaccination records issued by non-Group A specified places including Guernsey, Jersey and some British Overseas Territories (including Anguilla, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar and Montserrat, as well as Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) from 0.00am on 13 October 2021. Although these places are currently not Group A specified places, the relevant arrangements will enable Hong Kong residents who hold vaccination records issued by the relevant authorities of these places in the prescribed format to board a flight for Hong Kong from Group A specified places.

Government announces Hong Kong's Climate Action Plan 2050

The Government announced on 8 October Hong Kong's Climate Action Plan 2050 (Action Plan 2050), setting out the vision of "Zero-carbon Emissions.Liveable City.Sustainable Development", and outlining the strategies and targets for combating climate change and achieving carbon neutrality. There are four major decarbonisation strategies in the Action Plan 2050, namely: Net-zero electricity generation, energy saving and green buildings, green transport and waste reduction. In the next 15 to 20 years, the Government will devote about HK$240 billion to take forward various measures on climate change mitigation and adaptation. The Environment Bureau will also set up a new Office of Climate Change and Carbon Neutrality to strengthen co-ordination and promote deep decarbonisation. Hong Kong's Climate Action Plan 2050 and its leaflet are available at the Climate Ready website www.climateready.gov.hk.

Government announces Hong Kong's Climate Action Plan 2050

The Government announced on 8 October Hong Kong's Climate Action Plan 2050 (Action Plan 2050), setting out the vision of "Zero-carbon Emissions.Liveable City.Sustainable Development", and outlining the strategies and targets for combating climate change and achieving carbon neutrality. There are four major decarbonisation strategies in the Action Plan 2050, namely: Net-zero electricity generation, energy saving and green buildings, green transport and waste reduction. In the next 15 to 20 years, the Government will devote about HK$240 billion to take forward various measures on climate change mitigation and adaptation. The Environment Bureau will also set up a new Office of Climate Change and Carbon Neutrality to strengthen co-ordination and promote deep decarbonisation. Hong Kong's Climate Action Plan 2050 and its leaflet are available at the Climate Ready website www.climateready.gov.hk.

CE outlines bright future for Hong Kong in Policy Address

The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, delivered her fifth annual Policy Address today (October 6), the last one of the current-term Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, setting out her plan for the future of the city. The full Policy Address can be viewed from here.

CE outlines bright future for Hong Kong in Policy Address

The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, delivered her fifth annual Policy Address today (October 6), the last one of the current-term Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, setting out her plan for the future of the city. The full Policy Address can be viewed from here.

London ETO supports showcase of bamboo crafts in London

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO), is supporting Crafts on Peel, a charitable organisation in Hong Kong, to join the London Craft Week 2021, bringing the "Imagine the 'Im'possibilities: Bamboo" exhibition to London. The exhibition showcases about 50 pieces of traditional and contemporary bamboo crafts, mostly created by artisans and craftsmen from Hong Kong. The "Imagine the 'Im'possibilities: Bamboo' exhibition is taking place in Soho Works 180 Strand, London from October 4 to 10 (London time). During the exhibition, Hong Kong artisans will host workshops and live demonstrations on bamboo craftsmanship. For further details, please click here

London ETO supports showcase of bamboo crafts in London

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO), is supporting Crafts on Peel, a charitable organisation in Hong Kong, to join the London Craft Week 2021, bringing the "Imagine the 'Im'possibilities: Bamboo" exhibition to London. The exhibition showcases about 50 pieces of traditional and contemporary bamboo crafts, mostly created by artisans and craftsmen from Hong Kong. The "Imagine the 'Im'possibilities: Bamboo' exhibition is taking place in Soho Works 180 Strand, London from October 4 to 10 (London time). During the exhibition, Hong Kong artisans will host workshops and live demonstrations on bamboo craftsmanship. For further details, please click here

Invitation to Companies to Bid for the Provision of Consultancy Services for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London

HKETO London invites companies with experience in public and government relations, investment promotion, economic development, or international business development to submit a proposal for provision of consultancy services, including but not limited to the following, in Russia. Interested companies based in Russia are invited to email general@hketolondon.gov.hk in English by 17:00, Oct. 12 2021 London time to obtain a brief on the consultancy services which contains the detailed scope of the services and related information, and submit a formal proposal in English by 17:00, Nov. 8 2021 London time. These are absolute deadlines and any late response will not be considered. For details, please click here

Invitation to Companies to Bid for the Provision of Consultancy Services for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London

HKETO London invites companies with experience in public and government relations, investment promotion, economic development, or international business development to submit a proposal for provision of consultancy services, including but not limited to the following, in Russia. Interested companies based in Russia are invited to email general@hketolondon.gov.hk in English by 17:00, Oct. 12 2021 London time to obtain a brief on the consultancy services which contains the detailed scope of the services and related information, and submit a formal proposal in English by 17:00, Nov. 8 2021 London time. These are absolute deadlines and any late response will not be considered. For details, please click here