- Hong Kong @ WRLDCTY Festival - the world's largest virtual cities festival
- As Asia's world city, Hong Kong is taking part in the inaugural WRLDCTY Festival, the world's largest virtual cities festival celebrating urban culture and innovation in different time zones, from 22 to 24 October. Hong Kong will be appearing in the World Stage, the City Stage and the Experience Stage. Book your spot and watch anytime, anywhere.
- The HKSARG announced relaxation in some social distancing measures
- After taking into account the latest public health risk assessment and having struck a balance with economic needs and level of acceptance of the society, the Government has announced to expand the scope of the existing exempted group gatherings to cover local tours (of no more than 30 people) and relax the restrictions on the number of persons allowed at wedding ceremonies (from 20 to 50 people). However, the prohibition on group gatherings of more than four persons in public places will continue during the seven-day period from 23 to 29 October 2020.
- Russia included as specified places under the Prevention and Control of Disease (Regulation of Cross-boundary Conveyances and Travellers) Regulation (Cap 599H)
- The HKSAR Government announced that Russia will be included as specified places under the Prevention and Control of Disease (Regulation of Cross-boundary Conveyances and Travellers) Regulation (Cap. 599H) starting from October 26 to more effectively combat the epidemic. From 26 October, travellers from Russia or who had stayed in Russia or any other specified places 14 days before arriving at Hong Kong would be required to undergo a nucleic acid test for COVID19 within 72 hours before the scheduled time of departure of that aircraft to Hong Kong. They will be required to produce, including but not limited to, a test report with negative test result, documentary proof in English or Chinese to show that the laboratory or healthcare institution is ISO15189 accredited or is recgonised or approved by the relevant authority of the Russian government, and a confirmation of room reservation in a hotel in Hong for not less than 14 days on the day of arrival.
- Social distancing measures in Hong Kong extended
- The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place, including but not limited to the prohibition on group gatherings of more than four persons in public places and the mandatory mask-wearing requirement in public transport and specified public place, will be extended for seven days from this Friday (16 October) until 22 October 2020. The Government will continue to closely monitor the development of the epidemic situation and review and adjust the various measures in place from time to time while striking a balance among disease prevention and control, economic needs and level of acceptance of the society.
- The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review is now available.
- The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review, newsletter of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (HKETO) is now online.
- Social Distancing measures further extended
- The social distancing measures currently in place in Hong Kong will largely be extended for seven days until 15 October. These measures include the prohibition on group gatherings of more than four persons in public places as well as the mandatory mask-wearing requirement in public transport and in a specified public place. The Government spokesman said that the epidemic situation in Hong Kong allowed no room for optimism and called for the co-operation and self-discipline of members of the public in order to help prevent the spread of the disease in the community.
- Latest measures to combat the epidemic announced
- The HKSAR Government said that it will review the various measures in place to combat COVID19 from time to time with a view to striking a balance among disease prevention and control, economic needs and level of acceptance of the society. From 2 October 2020, not more than 50 per cent of the number of persons that may normally be accommodated on the premises as a place of worship would be allowed. The prohibition on group gatherings of more than four persons in public places will continue during the seven-day period from 2 to 8 October 2020.
- Hong Kong Laureate Forum 2021
- The inaugural Hong Kong Laureate Forum is set to take place from 15 – 20 November 2021 at the Hong Kong Science Park. 200 young scientists from around the world will have the opportunity to engage in a week-long program connecting current and next generations of leaders in scientific pursuit. Application is open to eligible young scientists aged 35 or below from now to 13 December 2020 (23:59HKT). For more details, please click here.
- Applications for Taking Common Recruitment Examination and Basic Law Test (Degree / Professional Grades) outside Hong Kong
- The non-local Common Recruitment Examination and Basic Law Test (CRE and BLT) is tentatively scheduled to be held on 5 December 2020 in seven cities outside Hong Kong (namely Beijing, London, San Francisco, New York, Toronto, Vancouver and Sydney). The application period is from 26 September to 9 October 2020. The application details and an on-line application system is available on CSB webpage at www.csb.gov.hk/eng/cre.html between 26 September and 20 November 2020. For the examination outside Hong Kong, it may only be held subject to the regulations and prevailing measures in that particular city in light of the development of the Covid-19. If the situation warrants, the examination may be deferred or cancelled. Any updates of the examination arrangements will be announced on CSB webpage. Persons who wish to take the coming CRE and BLT to be held outside Hong Kong should visit the said webpge regularly. For details of the examination, please refer to the document HERE.
- Government extends social distancing measures
- Taking into account the latest assessment of public health risk in Hong Kong, starting this Friday (25 September), the Government will largely maintain the social distancing measures currently in place for a period of seven days till 1 October. These measures include extending the hours when dine-in services are allowed at catering business premises to midnight, re-opening of all catering business and scheduled premises, including bars or pubs, bathhouses, all places of public entertainment (including theme parks and exhibition venues), party rooms, clubs or nightclubs, karaoke establishments and swimming pools. Starting from 1 October, performance with live audience may resume in some places of public entertainment subject to certain requirements and restrictions. Prohibition on group gatherings of more than four persons and the mask wearing requirement in public places will also continue.
- Government continues to relax social distancing measures
- Taking into account the latest assessment of public health risk in Hong Kong, starting this Friday (18 September), the Government will further extend the hours when dine-in services are allowed at catering business premises to midnight, and re-open those catering premises and scheduled premises which have not been allowed to open earlier on, including bars or pubs, bathhouses, all places of public entertainment (including theme parks and exhibition venues), party rooms, clubs or nightclubs, karaoke establishments and swimming pools. Restrictions currently applicable to some scheduled premises, for instance wearing of mask and arrangement of groups in fitness centres, will also be relaxed.
- Social distancing measures continue to be relaxed in a gradual and orderly manner
- Taking into account the fact that local epidemic wave has continued to subside and the situation is stabilising gradually, as well as the need for the society as a whole to resume social and economic activities, the HKSAR Government has announced to continue to relax social distancing measures in a gradual and orderly manner. Under the measures of this phase of relaxation, starting this Friday (11 September), the number of persons allowed in group gatherings in public places will be increased from two to four and the number of persons allowed to be seated together at one table will also be increased to four in catering business premises. More sports premises and some entertainment premises where the infection risks can be considerably reduced through enhanced prevention and control measures will be allowed to re-open.
- The HKSAR Government continues to relax social distancing measures in a gradual and orderly manner
- Following the first phase of relaxation last week to extend the dine-in service hours for catering businesses and re-open some of the scheduled premises, the Government has decided to, starting from this Friday (4 September), further extend the dine-in service hours to 10pm and re-open more scheduled premises including fitness centres, some of the places of amusement, massage establishments as well as indoor and outdoor sports premises for activities involving little physical contact in order to resume more social and economic activities and provide more opportunities for the general public to exercise to maintain physical and mental health so that the public will be fit to continue to combat the epidemic.
- Certain social distancing measures to be relaxed from 28 August
- The HKSARG announced that from 28 August, engaging in any strenuous physical activity, including sports activity, in public places (except indoor areas) would be a reasonable excuse for not wearing a mask. Some social distancing measures will also be relaxed from 28 August. These include (1) dine-in services for catering businesses to be extended to 9pm; (2) cinemas, beauty parlours, and some outdoor sports premises for activities involving little physical contact to be allowed to re-open; and (3) people would not be required to wear masks in country parks.
- Latest COVID-19 related measures announced
- In view of the COVID-19 epidemic situation in Hong Kong, the HKSARG on 21 August measures to more effectively combat the epidemic. The Government has amended the Prevention and Control of Disease (Disclosure of Information) Regulation (Cap. 599D) to empower authorised officers to require a person to provide or disclose information relevant to the handling of the public health emergency. Furthermore, the expiry date of the Compulsory Quarantine of Certain Persons Arriving at Hong Kong Regulation (Cap. 599C) by one month to 7 October 2020. Ethiopia is also listed as one of the very high-risk places whereby travellers who have stayed in specified place(s) within 14 days before boarding the flight arriving in Hong Kong would be required to undergo a test for the virus and make a hotel reservation for the purpose of quarantine.
- Universal Community Testing Programme to be launched in Hong Kong on 1 September
- The Universal Community Testing Programme will be launched on 1 September to provide a one-off free testing service for members of the public. The Programme aims to identify as early as possible asymptomatic COVID-19 patients in the community and achieve the target of early identification, early isolation and early treatment to cut the community transmission chain. It is scheduled to run for seven days. Subject to actual progress, it may be extended for no more than seven days.
- Public services to resume in a safe and orderly manner
- In view of the latest development of the epidemic situation, a spokesman for the Government announced today (20 August) that government departments will gradually resume the provision of basic public services, which have been suspended or reduced in scale earlier, from 24 August to meet the needs of the public and enterprises.
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- The HKSARG extends the social distancing measures until 25 August
- The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place will be extended for seven days until 25 August. These measures include ceasing of selling food and drinks for consumption on premises of any catering business from 6pm to 4:59am of the subsequent day, prohibition of group gatherings of more than 2 persons in public places, and mask-wearing requirement in indoor or outdoor public place.
- Special work arrangement for government employees to be extended
- In view of the local epidemic situation and the need to reduce people flow and social contacts, a spokesman for the Government announced that the special work arrangement for government employees will be extended for one week until August 23. Save for those involved in the provision of emergency services and essential public services, all other government employees will continue to work from home. In the coming week, government departments will closely monitor the development of the epidemic and keep the provision of various public services under review so as to make preparations for the gradual resumption of more services.
- The HKSAR Government extends social distancing measures
- The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place will be extended for seven days until 18 August. These measures include ceasing of selling food and drinks for consumption on premises of any catering business from 6pm to 4:59am of the subsequent day, prohibition of group gatherings of more than 2 persons in public places, and mask-wearing requirement in indoor or outdoor public place.
- A universal and voluntary COVID-19 testing programme will be introduced in Hong Kong
- Speaking at a press conference on 7 August 2020, the Chief Executive Mrs Carrie Law announced the Government will introduce a universal and voluntary COVID-19 testing programme with the support of the central government. The programme, which will be free, can hopefully start in two weeks.
- Special work arrangement for government employees in Hong Kong to be extended
- As the local epidemic situation in Hong Kong remains severe, it is necessary for the Government to continue to take measures to significantly reduce the flow of people and social contacts in order to stop COVID-19 from further spreading in the community. A spokesman for the Government announced that the special work arrangement for government employees will be extended for one week until August 16.
- HKSAR Government, Applications for Common Recruitment Examination and Basic Law Test (Degree / Professional Grades)
- 2020 year-end Common Recruitment Examination and Basic Law Test (Degree / Professional Grades) (CRE and BLT) is tentatively scheduled to be held in Hong Kong on 10 and 17 October 2020 or another date within October 2020 if necessary. The application period is from 7 to 20 August 2020. For more details Click Here.
- HKSAR Government responds to Report by All-Party Parliamentary Group on Hong Kong
- The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) strongly deplored and opposed the report published by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Hong Kong of the United Kingdom (UK) on 4 August. APPG does not represent the UK Parliament and comments in the report come from the information tendered by allegedly unnamed or anonymous persons. There is no actual evidence with regard to the reasons for imposing the so-called sanctions against Hong Kong.
- Security Bureau strongly condemns dissemination of fake news
- The Security Bureau noticed that someone disseminated fake news on social media on 5 August, misleading members of the public that the Secretary for Security had stated that the Government would arrest or punish diplomatic personnel from countries that interfere in Hong Kong affairs and their nationals in Hong Kong. A spokesman for the Security Bureau stated that this is fake news with intention to create issues. The spokesman strongly condemns the ill-willed act of disseminating this fake news.
- The HKSAR Government extends social distancing measures
- The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place will be extended for seven days until 11 August. These measures include ceasing of selling food and drinks for consumption on premises of any catering business from 6pm to 4:59am of the subsequent day, prohibition of group gatherings of more than 2 persons in public places, and mask-wearing requirement in indoor or outdoor public place.
- Latest arrangements for class commencement for schools in Hong Kong
- The Education Bureau (EDB) has decided that schools, including international schools and kindergartens that generally commence schooling in August, as well as primary, secondary and special schools that commence in September, may commence the new school year in accordance with their originally scheduled dates. That said, in view of the severity of the epidemic, all face-to-face classes and on-campus activities will have to be suspended until further notice, and schools may switch to other modes, including online learning, to let students study at home. The EDB will continue to closely monitor the development and announce the dates and arrangements for class resumption as soon as possible when the epidemic subsides.
- Electoral Affairs Commission understands and respects Government's decision to postpone 2020 Legislative Council General Election
- In response to the Government's announcement of postponement of the 2020 Legislative Council General Election (LCGE), A spokesman for the Electoral Affairs Commission (EAC) said, "The 2020 LCGE was originally scheduled for 6 September. The EAC learnt that in view of the severe epidemic situation of COVID-19, the Government has decided to postpone the 2020 LCGE. The EAC understands and respects the Government's decision, and will coordinate on the practical arrangements for postponement."
- Legislative Council General Election postponed for a year
- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government announced today (31 July) that, amid the severe COVID-19 epidemic situation, the Chief Executive in Council has decided to postpone the 2020 Legislative Council (LegCo) General Election, originally scheduled for 6 September 2020, for a year to 5 September 2021, in order to protect public safety and public health as well as ensure elections are conducted openly and fairly.
- The HKSAR Government allows catering businesses to resume daytime dine-in services from tomorrow
- A Government spokesman said that, after reviewing the implementation of cessation of dine-in services for the entire day for catering businesses on 29 July, the Government has decided to allow the resumption of daytime dine-in services from 5am to 5.59pm with effect from 31 July until 4 August 2020, having noted the inconvenience and difficulties previously brought about for the public not working from home. The Government again strongly urges all employers to allow their employees to work from home as far as possible, thereby reducing the chance of infection when large groups of employees eat out during breakfast and lunch. Where possible, employers may implement flexible lunch hours or other measures to reduce the chances of employees going out and increasing contact among them.
- Social distancing measures in Hong Kong to be further tightened
- A spokesman for the Food and Health Bureau said, "In view of the latest public health risk assessment, in particular the higher risks brought about by activities conducted without wearing masks as well as various social activities as shown in recent cases, we are of the view that it is now necessary to tighten social distancing measures, including requiring the cessation of dine-in services at catering businesses, incorporating more premises into the list of scheduled premises and requiring their closure, as well as requiring any person to wear mask at all times when entering or being present in any public place." These measures will take effect at 0.00am on 29 July 2020 (Wednesday).
- The HKSAR Government announces tightening of testing and quarantine arrangement for exempted persons
- The Government today announced that crew change arrangement for passenger vessels and goods vessels without cargo operation in Hong Kong would be suspended with effect from 29 July. The testing and quarantine arrangement for sea crew members of goods vessels coming to Hong Kong for cargo operation, air crew members and other persons exempted from quarantine requirement (exempted persons) arriving Hong Kong will also be tightened.
- HKSAR Government deplores and opposes UK Government's interference in Hong Kong affairs
- When the Sino-British Joint Declaration was signed, the Chinese Government and the UK Government exchanged memoranda in which the UK clearly pledged not to confer the right of abode in the UK on holders of the BN(O) passport who are Chinese nationals in Hong Kong. In fact, the UK government had all along had no intent to confer the right of abode in the UK on people in Hong Kong as reflected in various amendments in its laws or policies before Hong Kong’s return to China. Given the history, it is hypocritical for the UK to deliberately violate its pledge made in the British memorandum associated with the Sino-British Joint Declaration paying no regard to the Chinese firm opposition and repeated representations, and insist on using the BN(O) passport or status which some people in Hong Kong still hold for political maneuver on the pretext of changing the policy to provide a route for relevant persons to reside and obtain citizenship in the UK. The HKSAR Government deplores and opposes such move of the UK.
- Special work arrangement for Government employees to be extended
- A spokesman for the Government announced today (23 July) that the special work arrangement for government employees will be extended for one week until 2 August. Save for those involved in the provision of emergency services and essential public services, all other government employees will continue to work from home. The Government will closely monitor the epidemic situation and review the arrangement in due course.
- Latest legislative amendments and specifications under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance gazetted
- The latest legislative amendments and specifications include amendments to the Prevention and Control of Disease (Wearing of Mask) (Public Transport) Regulation (the title of which would be amended to Prevention and Control of Disease (Wearing of Mask) Regulation) (Cap. 599I) to expand the scope of places at which a person is required to wear mask to public places, including all indoor public places, public transport termini and interchanges as relevant public places for the coming 14 days from 23 July onwards. Specifications under the Prevention and Control of Disease (Regulation of Cross-boundary Conveyances and Travellers) Regulation (Cap. 599H) were gazetted to expand the scope of specified places to include Kazakhstan and the United States of America as additional specified places with effect from 29 July. Validity of the public health emergency regulations has also been extended, including that of the expiry date of the Compulsory Quarantine of Persons Arriving at Hong Kong from Foreign Places Regulation (Cap. 599E) being extended from 18 September to 31 December 31 2020.
- The HKSAR Government extends social distancing measures
- Existing social distancing measures, including the prohibition of group gatherings of 4 persons or above in public places, limitation of no more than 4 persons each table in catering premises, suspension of selling food and drinks for consumption on premises from 6pm to 4:59am of the subsequent day, as well as closure of amusement game centres, bathhouses, fitness centres, places of entertainment, places of public entertainment, party rooms, night clubs, karaoke establishments, mahjong-tin kau premises, beauty parlours and massage establishments, will be extended to 28 July 2020.
- The Government further introduces measures to control COVID-19
- In view of the growing number of COVID-19 cases in Hong Kong, the Chief Executive announced that the "work from home" arrangement for civil servants would be reintroduced for a week from 20 July 2020. The Government is also considering a legislation to mandate people to wear mask in public indoor places.
- Conditions imposed on travellers coming to Hong Kong from high risk places
- Specifications under the Prevention and Control of Disease (Regulation on Cross-boundary Conveyances and Travellers) Regulation to impose conditions based on public health grounds on travellers who have visited specified high risk places within 14 days before arrival in Hong Kong were gazetted. From 0.00am 25 July 2020, a traveller who, on the day on which the traveller boarded a civil aviation aircraft that arrives at, or is about to arrive at Hong Kong (specified aircraft), or during the 14 days before that day, has stayed in any specified place (i.e. Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines and South Africa), must provide documentation including but not limited to a negative result of nucleic acid test for COVID-19. The arrangement will remain effective until further notice.
- The HKSAR government announces details about the conditions to be imposed on travellers coming to Hong Kong on cross-boundary conveyances, and the mandatory requirement to wear masks on transport carriers
- As part of the measures announced by the HKSAR government on 13 July to contain the spread of COVID-19, from 15 July, a mechanism would be introduce to empower the Secretary for Food and Health (the Secretary) to impose conditions related to the prevention and control of the specified disease or protection of public health, on cross-boundary conveyances arriving at Hong Kong from specified places and relevant travellers coming to Hong Kong on the conveyances. The mechanism empowers the government to flexibly impose various conditions on travellers, either based on their originating place (e.g. specific high-risk places), or solely having regard to the office they assume (e.g. air crew or sea crew), including requiring inbound travellers from cross-boundary conveyances to obtain a negative result from a COVID-19 test conducted by a recognised laboratory before arriving at Hong Kong. The Secretary will issue directions on the above matters in due course.
Besides, the Secretary has published in the Gazette a notice, specifying for the period of 14 days from 0.00am of July 15 to July 28, 2020, a person must wear a mask at all times in Hong Kong when the person is boarding or on board a public transport carrier, or is entering or present in an MTR paid area.
- The HKSAR government further tightens social distancing measures (13 July)
- The HKSAR government announced on 13 July that social distancing measures would be tightened up further from 15 July 2020, in view of the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Hong Kong. For catering business, from 6pm to 4:59am of the following day, they must cease selling or supplying food or drink for consumption on the premises of the business; capacity limit of catering premises has been further reduced to 50% of their normal seating capacities at any one time; and no more than four persons might be seated together at one table within any catering premises. The number of persons allowed in group gatherings in public places would be adjusted to 4. Bar, pubs as well as scheduled premises such as places of amusement and places of public entertainment are also temporarily suspended.
- The HKSAR government tightens social distancing measures (9 July)
- On 9 July, in view of the latest epidemic situation of COVID-19 in Hong Kong including the new cases recorded recently, the HKSAR government announced that certain existing social distancing measures would be tightened. They include lowering the capacity limit for catering business to 60% of their normal seating capacities at any one time; no more than eight persons might be seated together at one table within any catering premises; banning eating or drinking inside cinemas and all places of public entertainment with live performance; as well as tightening the number of persons allowed in certain scheduled premises. These measures would come into effect on 11 July 2020 for a period of 14 days till 24 July 2020.
- New testing arrangement at Hong Kong International Airport announced
- From 8 July, crew members of aircraft and vessels entering Hong Kong via Hong Kong International Airport will be subject to a mandatory COVID-19 testing at the Department of Health Temporary Specimen Collection Centre at the AsiaWorld-Expo, in addition to a 14-day medical surveillance, upon arrival.
- Implementation Rules for Article 43 of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region gazetted
- Implementation Rules for Article 43 of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Implementation Rules) were gazetted today (July 6) and will take effect on July 7. At the first meeting of the Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the HKSAR (National Security Committee) on July 6, the Chief Executive, in conjunction with the National Security Committee, exercised the power under Article 43 of the National Security Law to make relevant implementation rules for law enforcement agencies such as the department for safeguarding national security of the Hong Kong Police Force to implement the measures stipulated under Article 43. The Implementation Rules provide for rules that relevant officers should observe when carrying out the specific measures concerned to prevent, suppress and impose punishment for offences endangering national security, and relevant offences and penalties for the effective implementation of the measures, so as to improve the enforcement mechanisms for the HKSAR to safeguard national security.
- The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region gazetted and takes immediate effect
- The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (the National Security Law) was gazetted for promulgation on June 30 and took effect at 11pm (Hong Kong time) the same day.
The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPCSC) passed the National Security Law on 30 June and listed the legislation in Annex III to the Basic Law after consulting the NPCSC's Committee for the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the HKSAR Government as required under Article 18 of the Basic Law. The National Security Law was enacted according to the Constitution of the People's Republic of China, the Basic Law and the "Decision of the National People's Congress on Establishing and Improving the Legal System and Enforcement Mechanisms for Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region" (the Decision). The National Security Law would be applied by promulgation in the HKSAR in accordance with the Decision. The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, signed the promulgation and the National Security Law took effect upon gazettal on June 30.
- The HKSAR government relaxes social distancing measures (30 June)
- The Government announced on 30 June relaxations to certain social distancing measures, in view of the latest public health risk assessment. Specifically, on catering business, the restriction on the number of customers at a bar/pub will be relaxed by increasing such limit from not exceeding 50 per cent of the normal seating capacity of that premises to 80 per cent; on scheduled premises, the restriction on the number of persons at large-scale entertainment stations, machines or facilities at places of public entertainment, cinemas or all places of public entertainment with live performance, as well as clubs or nightclubs, will be relaxed by increasing such cap from 50 per cent of the capacity to 80 per cent. On the other hand, the number of persons allowed in group gatherings in public places will be maintained at 50. The latest directions will come into effect on 3 July for a period of 14 days till 16 July.
- The HKSAR government relaxes social distancing measures
- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government announced adjustments and relaxations to the social distancing measures in relation to catering businesses, scheduled premises and group gatherings in public places having regard to the latest situation. Among them, the number of persons allowed in group gatherings in public places will be relaxed from eight to 50, and group gatherings at catering business premises would be exempted from the restriction on the number of persons at group gatherings. The limit on the number of persons allowed to be seated together at one table for catering businesses will also be removed, while the number of persons allowed to be seated together at one table in bars/pubs will be increased from four to eight. The measures will come into effect on June 19, 2020 for a period of 14 days till July 2, 2020
- Exemptions for compulsory quarantine requirements introduced by the HKSAR Government for those travelling to Hong Kong from Mainland China, Macao or Taiwan for recognised purposes
- In accordance with the Compulsory Quarantine of Certain Persons Arriving at Hong Kong (Amendment) (No.2) Regulation 2020, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has introduced mechanisms for qualified persons, whose are travelling for recognised purposes relating to manufacturing operations, business activities or the provision of professional services in the interest of Hong Kong's economic development, to apply for exemption from the existing 14-day compulsory quarantine requirements, when they travel to HK from the Mainland, Macao or Taiwan. They include:
- Mechanism for persons engaged in technological research and development co-operation-related activities in the Mainland, Macao or Taiwan
- Mechanism for the University of Hong Kong - Shenzhen Hospital and Hong Kong enterprises providing medical or dental services in the Mainland
- Mechanism for enterprises with provision of construction-related professional services in Mainland
- Mechanism for registered practice units of Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Mechanism for legal and dispute resolution services providers
- Mechanism for enterprises with operating base relating to logistics, port and/or shipping business in Mainland
- Mechanism for directors of listed companies or listing applicants on duty travel from the Mainland
- Mechanism for directors and executives of specified listed companies travelling to / from the Mainland for the purpose of carrying out essential business activities
- The HKSAR government extends existing social distancing measures
- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government announced on 2 June the existing regulations and restrictions on catering premises and scheduled premises as well as prohibition of group gatherings with more than eight persons in public places will be extended for 14 days until 18 June 2020. Whilst the expiry date of Compulsory Quarantine of Certain Persons Arriving at Hong Kong Regulation (Cap. 599C) will be extended to 7 July 2020 and the Compulsory Quarantine of Persons Arriving at Hong Kong from Foreign Places Regulation (Cap. 599E) to 18 September 2020, a mechanism will be introduced to allow consideration of gradual relaxation of compulsory quarantine requirements for persons arriving from specific countries and places after assessing the relevant public health risks.
- Bringing a pandemic to heel: Hong Kong's experience
- Since early January, Hong Kong has taken timely and robust measures to combat COVID-19, enabling the city to limit the spread of the virus. Hong Kong's successful experience could serve as a useful reference for the world in the battle against the pandemic.
- The Hong Kong government announces latest directions under the Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation
- Since the situation in Hong Kong has stabilised in terms of the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the recent weeks, and no new local cases have been detected after enhanced testing in the community, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government will relax certain social distancing measures regarding the operation of bathhouses, party rooms, clubs or nightclubs and karaoke establishments starting from 29 May 2020, in accordance with the "suppress and lift" strategy.
- CE's statement on the National People's Congress's draft Decision on establishing and improving the legal system and enforcement mechanisms for HKSAR to safeguard national security
- The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, issued a statement to support the National People's Congress's draft Decision on establishing and improving the legal system and enforcement mechanisms for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to safeguard national security, the fundamental objective of which is to safeguard national security and the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong, thereby better protecting the legitimate rights and freedoms of all members of the public in Hong Kong.
- Notice for Candidates: Common Recruitment Examination and Basic Law Test in Hong Kong in June 2020
- The application for the coming Common Recruitment Examination and Basic Law Test of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government scheduled for 6 and 13 June 2020 in Hong Kong was closed at 5:00pm on 29 April 2020 (Hong Kong time). Candidates will be arranged to sit the examination on one of dates mainly according to their choice of examination papers. An email will be sent to candidates between 21 and 26 May 2020 notifying them of the relevant examination details. If any candidates do not receive the email by 27 May 2020, they should immediately contact the Civil Service Examination Units by phone at (852) 2537 6429 or by e-mail to csbcseu@csb.gov.hk. Please click here for further information.
- The HKSAR government announces latest social distancing measures
- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government announced on 19 May the extension to the social distancing measures in relation to catering businesses, scheduled premises and group gatherings in public places, as well as appropriate adjustments to these measures having regard to the latest situation. The prohibition of group gatherings with more than eight persons in public places will remain in force for 14 days until 4 June, while religious gatherings will be exempted subject to conditions.
- The HKSAR government announces lifting of certain social distancing measures
- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government announced on 5 May adjustments to some of the implemented social distancing measures in relation to catering business, scheduled premises and group gathering in public places. These changes, which include relaxing the number of persons allowed in group gatherings in public places from four to eight, and allowing certain scheduled premises such as bars and pubs, places of amusement and places of public entertainment to resume operation subject to conditions, are introduced in light of the more stabilised situation in Hong Kong in terms of the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the recent weeks and the 'suppress and lift' strategy adopted to contain the epidemic. The adjustments will come into effect from 8 May 2020 for 14 days till 21 May 2020.
- HKSAR government announces mechanism for Hong Kong enterprises with manufacturing operations in the Mainland to apply for exemption from compulsory quarantine arrangement
- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government announced on 4 May the mechanism for Hong Kong enterprises with manufacturing operations in the Mainland to apply for exemption from the compulsory quarantine arrangement. Applications will be processed by the Trade and Industry Department from the same day.
- HKSAR Government strongly refutes foreign politicians' recent remarks on Hong Kong
- On recent allegations made by certain officials and politicians in the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Parliament relating to a Hong Kong Police's arrest operation on 18 April and other security matters, a spokesman for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government said on 1 May that they were totally unfounded and amounted to a serious intervention in Hong Kong's affairs. The Government strongly disagreed with the grossly irresponsible remarks and expressed deep regret about them.
- The Hong Kong government extends the existing compulsory quarantine requirements for all arrivals from the Mainland of China, Macao and Taiwan
- While the number of confirmed cases in Hong Kong appears to have stabilised in recent days, the COVID-19 pandemic remains volatile around the globe, and there is still a need to sustain the control over any secondary infections brought about by imported cases or cases with travel history from cross-boundary travel. With a view to continuing our safeguards against any sudden turn in the COVID-19 situation in Hong Kong while allowing for adjustments of the public health measures, the Hong Kong government announces that the existing compulsory quarantine requirements for all arrivals from the Mainland of China, Macao and Taiwan will be extended until 7 June 2020. Exemptions will also be broadened to cover persons fulfilling specified criteria, such as those who need to enter Hong Kong for recognised educational purposes, and those whose travelling is necessary for specified purposes that are in the interest of Hong Kong's economic development.
- The Hong Kong Government enhances testing arrangements for asymptomatic inbound travellers
- Starting from April 22, 2020, all asymptomatic inbound travellers arriving at the Hong Kong International Airport will be mandated to wait for test results at a designated location after their deep throat saliva samples are collected by the Department of Health (DH) for the conduct of COVID-19 tests at the Temporary Specimen Collection Centre (TSCC) at AsiaWorld-Expo. Inbound passengers arriving in the mornings will stay at the TSCC to wait for test results which will be available on the same day. As for inbound passengers arriving in the afternoons or at nights, since their test results will not be available on the same day, they will be taken by coaches to DH's Holding Centre in the Regal Oriental Hotel to wait for their results.
- The Hong Kong Government extends the implemented requirements regarding catering business, scheduled premises and prohibition of group gathering
- With a view to safeguarding against any sudden turn in the COVID-19 situation in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong government has extended the implemented requirements regarding catering business, scheduled premises and prohibition of group gathering by two weeks. The requirements, introduced under the Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation (Cap. 599F) and the Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition on Group Gathering) Regulation (Cap. 599G), would continue to be in force until 7 May.
- Next Common Recruitment Examination and Basic Law Test to be held in Hong Kong in June 2020
- The next Common Recruitment Examination and Basic Law Test for recruitment exercises of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government is tentatively scheduled to be held in Hong Kong on 6 and 13 June 2020 (or another date within June 2020 if necessary). The application period is from 16 to 29 April 2020. Please click here for further information.
- The Hong Kong government announces HKD 130 billion supportive measures for enterprises, employees and the public amidst COVID-19 outbreak
- In response to the challenges arising from the COVID-19 outbreak, the Hong Kong government announced on 8 April a series of measures involving over HKD 130 billion to help businesses stay afloat, keep workers in employment, relieve financial burdens of individuals and businesses and assist the economy to recover once the epidemic is contained, which include a HKD 80 billion Employment Support Scheme under which wage subsidies will be provided to eligible employers. Please click here to download the e-booklet highlighting the package of these supportive measures.
- The Hong Kong government extends restrictions on arrivals of non-Hong Kong residents from overseas
- The Hong Kong government, announced on 6 April, has extended the restrictions on non-Hong Kong residents arriving from overseas by plane until further notice to combat COVID-19. Transit services at Hong Kong International Airport will also remain suspended until further notice.
- UK Home Office’s COVID-19 Advice for UK Visa Applicants and Temporary UK Residents
- In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UK Home Office published a guideline on 24 March 2020 for UK visa applicants and temporary UK residents, making provisions for individuals affected by travel restrictions associated with COVID-19. Measures introduced include providing visa extensions for those affected by COVID-19, which applies to all foreign nationals in the UK whose leave expires between 24 January 2020 and 31 May 2020 and are unable to leave the UK due to travel restrictions or self-isolation related to COVID-19. The guideline, including the actions required of the visa applicants concerned, is at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-uk-visa-applicants-and-temporary-uk-residents.
- The Hong Kong Government announces enhancements to anti-epidemic measures in four aspects
- With a large number of Hong Kong residents returning from overseas countries where the spread COVID-19 has become rampant, the number of imported cases in Hong Kong has surged and some clusters of community-acquired cases have been detected, Hong Kong Government sees the need to respond quickly with enhanced anti-epidemic measures in four aspects, including restricting entry of non-Hong Kong residents under certain circumstances.
- The Hong Kong Department of Health to further extend health quarantine arrangements on inbound travellers from overseas
- Following the Security Bureau's announcement today (March 17) that in view of the health risks arising from the persistent and rapid increase in the number of COVID-19 cases globally, the Red Outbound Travel Alert (OTA) has been issued on all overseas countries/territories based on public health considerations, the Department of Health (DH) will extend health quarantine arrangements on inbound travellers arriving from all countries/territories accordingly and demand them to undergo compulsory quarantine.
- Hong Kong Government issues Red Outbound Travel Alert on all overseas countries/territories
- In view of the health risks arising from the persistent and rapid increase in the number of COVID-19 cases globally, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government today (March 17) has decided to issue the Red Outbound Travel Alert (OTA) on all overseas countries/territories based on public health considerations.
- The Hong Kong Department of Health to further strengthen health quarantine arrangements on inbound travellers from overseas
- Following the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's announcement today (March 15) on the Red Outbound Travel Alert (OTA) issued on the Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States in response to the latest situations of COVID-19, the Department of Health (DH) will strengthen health quarantine arrangements on inbound travellers arriving from these three countries as well as Egypt of which a Red OTA is in force.
- Hong Kong Government issues Red Outbound Travel Alert (OTA) on Ireland, United Kingdom and United States
- In view of the health risks arising from the persistent and rapid increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government today (March 15) has decided to issue the Red Outbound Travel Alert (OTA) on the aforesaid countries based on public health considerations.
- The Hong Kong Department of Health to further extend and adjust health quarantine arrangements on inbound travellers from overseas
- The Department of Health today (March 13) announced that the health quarantine arrangements on inbound travellers from overseas will be further extended and adjusted in response to the latest situations of COVID-19.
- Hong Kong Government issues Red Outbound Travel Alert (OTA) on certain European countries (Schengen Area) and highlights public health risks under Red OTA on Egypt
- In view of the health risks arising from the outbreak of the COVID-19 in Europe, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government today (March 13) issued the Red Outbound Travel Alert (OTA) on certain European countries (Schengen Area), including Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Principality of Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Republic of Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.
- The Hong Kong Financial Secretary Mr Paul Chan today (Wednesday 26 February, Hong Kong time) delivered his 2020-2021 Budget Speech.
- Here is a brief leaflet showing the highlights of the Budget Speech. Please note all sums mentioned are in Hong Kong Dollars. You can see the complete speech here.
- Artists from Hong Kong showcased their talent at the Chinese Art Now Festival in London (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) supported two performances by Hong Kong performers in London, UK at the second edition of the Chinese Arts Now Festival, organised by Chinese Arts Now.
- Severe Respiratory Disease associated with a Novel Infectious Agent
- “Severe Respiratory Disease associated with a Novel Infectious Agent” refers to the cluster of viral pneumonia cases occurring in Wuhan, Hubei Province, since December 2019. According to investigation by the Mainland health authorities, a novel coronavirus is found to be the causative agent.
- The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review is now available.
- The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review, newsletter of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (HKETO) is now online.
- Hong Kong films screened in London at the special Chinese New Year programme of Chinese Visual Festival 2020
- Two Hong Kong films from different genres were featured at the special Chinese New Year programme of the Chinese Visual Festival (CVF) in London on January 19 and 23 (London Time), showcasing the creativity and excellence of Hong Kong's film industry, and celebrating the upcoming Chinese New Year with film lovers in the UK.
- Government firmly refutes unfounded, misguided claims in open letter from a group of overseas politicians and persons
- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government today (January 1) refutes as unfounded and misguided claims in an open letter to the Chief Executive signed by a group of overseas politicians and persons.
- Government refutes biased and misleading allegations
- In response to media enquiries on an overseas media report that alleges in its headline that "In Hong Kong crackdown, Police repeatedly broke their own rules and faced no consequences", a Government spokesman has today (December 26) strongly refuted this claim which is biased and misleading.
- Hong Kong firmly upholds freedoms and human rights
- A Government spokesman stressed today (December 26) that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government attached "the utmost importance to and firmly upheld human rights and various freedoms" in Hong Kong.
- Government refutes HK Watch allegations
- A Government spokesman has today (December 25) refuted in the strongest possible terms the statement issued earlier by Hong Kong Watch accusing the Hong Kong Police Force of taking brutal action against "peaceful shoppers and protesters" celebrating Christmas Eve in Tsim Sha Tsui and other areas.
- The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review is now available.
- The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review, newsletter of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (HKETO) is now online.
- Hong Kong's entry in 2019 Lord Mayor's Show in London celebrates Hong Kong's intangible cultural heritage (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London, (London ETO) took part in the City of London Lord Mayor's Show on November 9 (London time) for the 15th year with a float highlighting Hong Kong's intangible cultural heritage by creating a replica of the dragon boats used in the annual festival known as Tai O’s dragon boat water parade, one of the more traditional aspects of Hong Kong's culture.
- London ETO promotes Hong Kong films at London East Asia Film Festival 2019 (with photos)
- Celebrated Hong Kong actor Aaron Kwok won the Best Actor Award for his performance in "I'm Livin' It", while the Hong Kong film "G Affairs" won a special jury mention at the closing gala of the London East Asia Film Festival (LEAFF) 2019 on November 3 (London time).
- Financial Secretary in London fosters HK-UK collaboration in green finance and wealth management (with photos)
- The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, in London yesterday (October 30, London time) met with Members of Parliament and business figures, exploring collaboration between Hong Kong and the United Kingdom (UK) in green finance and wealth management.
- Speech by Financial Secretary at Hong Kong Dinner, London 2019 organised by HKTDC in London (English only) (with photo)
- Following is the speech by the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, at Hong Kong Dinner, London 2019 organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council in London, the United Kingdom (UK) yesterday (October 30, London time).
- Speech by Financial Secretary at Hong Kong Association Luncheon in London (English only) (with photos)
- Following is the speech by the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, at the Hong Kong Association Luncheon in London, the United Kingdom yesterday (October 29, London time.
- The Financial Secretary in London encourages UK firms to leverage HK to expand business (with photos)
- The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, yesterday (October 29, London time) continued his visit programme in London to meet with members of the UK banking and business sectors and encouraged them to capture the many opportunities of the Belt and Road Initiative and the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area through Hong Kong.
- The Financial Secretary leads delegation to promote financial innovation ties in London (with photos)
- The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, in London yesterday (October 28, London time) led a Hong Kong fintech delegation of about 20 members to visit a fintech accelerator and meet with industry figures to strengthen financial innovation ties.
- The Financial Secretary bolsters HK-UK innovation and technology links and finance ties in London (with photos)
- The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, started his visit programme in London yesterday (October 25, London time).
- The Financial Secretary to visit London
- The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, will depart for London, the United Kingdom (UK), in the early hours of October 25.
- The Common Recruitment Examination and Basic Law Test (CRE and BLT) outside Hong Kong is scheduled to be held on 7 December 2019
- The application period commenced from 21 September to 4 October 2019. For online application, please visit www.csb.gov.hk/eng/cre.html. Click here for English version and here for Chinese version of offline advertisement.
- The Chief Executive's 2019 Policy Address" (with photo/video)
- The Chief Executive's 2019 Policy Address" delivered by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (October 16)
- Secretary for the Environment visits smart city energy laboratory and waste-to-energy facility in Copenhagen (with photos)
- The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Wong Kam-sing, yesterday (October 12, Copenhagen time) continued his visit in Copenhagen, Denmark, where he toured a local smart city energy laboratory and a state-of-the-art waste-to-energy facility.
- Secretary for the Environment attends C40 Steering Committee meeting in Copenhagen (with photos)
- The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Wong Kam-sing, continued his visit in Copenhagen, Denmark yesterday (October 11, Copenhagen time).
- Secretary for the Environment discusses experience in mitigating climate change in Copenhagen (with photos)
- The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Wong Kam-sing, continued to participate in the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) World Mayors Summit 2019 in Copenhagen, Denmark, yesterday (October 10, Copenhagen time).
- Secretary for the Environment begins Copenhagen visit (with photos)
- The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Wong Kam-sing, began his itinerary in Copenhagen, Denmark, yesterday (October 9, Copenhagen time
- Secretary for the Environment to visit Copenhagen
- The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Wong Kam-sing, will depart for Copenhagen, Denmark, in the small hours tomorrow (October 9) to attend the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) World Mayors Summit 2019 and the C40 Steering Committee meeting. He will meet with municipal officials and stakeholders to exchange views on a variety of environmental issues related to climate change, and will also visit a major waste-to-energy facility.
- New Director-General of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London, assumes office
- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government has appointed a new chief representative in London. On September 30, Miss Winky So became the new Director-General of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London, replacing the outgoing Director-General, Ms Priscilla To.
- Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury promotes Hong Kong's Fintech development in Sweden (with photos)
- The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr James Lau, continued his visit to Stockholm, Sweden, yesterday (September 24, Stockholm time) to promote Hong Kong's financial technology (Fintech) development.
- Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury starts visit to Sweden to promote financial collaboration (with photos)
- The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr James Lau, started his visit to Stockholm, Sweden yesterday (September 23, Stockholm time) to strengthen financial ties with Sweden.
- Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury to visit Sweden and Estonia to promote Hong Kong's financial services and Fintech development
- The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr James Lau, will depart Hong Kong on Sunday (September 22) for a three-day visit to Stockholm in Sweden and Tallinn in Estonia to promote Hong Kong's role as a financial technology (Fintech) hub and to foster closer ties with the two places.
- Hong Kong fashion and design talent put in spotlight at London Fashion Week (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) is supporting Hong Kong's promising fashion designers to showcase their work at London Fashion Week from September 12 to 16 (London Time).
- Speech by the Secretary for Transport and Housing at London International Shipping Week Conference (English only) (with photos)
- Following is the keynote speech by the Secretary for Transport and Housing and Chairman of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board, Mr Frank Chan Fan, at a plenary session of the London International Shipping Week Conference in London, the United Kingdom (the UK), today (September 12, London time)
- Hong Kong Chief Executive announces actions to help society move forward
- The Chief Executive of Hong Kong (CE), Mrs Carrie Lam, issued a statement on 4 Sept, announcing the formal withdrawal of the Fugitive Offenders Bill. The withdrawal was one of four actions announced by the CE to help initiate a community dialogue, put a stop to violence and illegal acts, address the deep-seated grievances in the community and to help society move forward.
- You can see a video of Mrs Lam's statement here
- The full text is here
- Hong Kong Update
- In recent weeks, protests in Hong Kong have made the headlines and have caused some inconvenience to visitors. But Hong Kong remains a welcoming city for tourists and investors, and a safe place for travellers from around the world. This online portal puts the facts at your fingertips, covering transportation advice, clarifications of fake news, government press releases, conferences and events and more. It provides useful and timely information for businesspeople, travellers and residents alike.
- Londoners enjoy Hong Kong movies at open air cinema in Leicester Square (with photos)
- Hundreds of Londoners and visitors enjoyed an afternoon and evening of great Hong Kong movies in Leicester Square, central London on July 28 (London time) with support from the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) and CreateHK.
- The latest edition of the HK Review is now available.
- The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review, newsletter of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London is now online. The hi-resolution printable file can be downloaded here.
- London thrills to excitement of Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival 2019 (with photos)
- London's docklands thronged with thousands of people who came together to enjoy a day of Dragon Boat racing and cultural performances at the London Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival 2019, sponsored by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) on June 30 (London time).
- Hong Kong art show a hit in London (with photos)
- Art lovers and dealers have the opportunity to see works from one of Hong Kong's leading art fairs at the Fine Art Asia Showcase within Masterpiece London 2019, one of the key events in the art and design world, from June 27 - July 3 (London time).
- The Financial Secretary attends St Petersburg International Economic Forum and Russian Direct Investment Fund events in Russia (with photos)
- The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, yesterday (June 6, St Petersburg time) attended the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) and events organised by the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) in Russia. Together with RDIF event participants, Mr Chan also had a meeting with the President of Russia, Mr Vladimir Putin.
- London ETO promotes Hong Kong architecture and creative talent in London (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) is supporting Hong Kong's architecture and creative talent during this year's London Festival of Architecture by sponsoring a special exhibition organised by the Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA) during June.
- The Financial Secretary to attend St Petersburg International Economic Forum in Russia
- The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, will depart for Russia at around midnight on June 5 (Wednesday) to attend the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), which will be held from June 6 to 8, and other related activities.
- Hong Kong Chief Executive strongly objects to German asylum for two bail jumpers
- The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (May 24) told Germany's Acting Consul General in Hong Kong, Mr David Schmidt, that she strongly objects to, and deeply regrets, the reported granting of asylum to two Hong Kong residents who jumped bail to flee Hong Kong while awaiting trial on serious charges.
- The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development encourages UK enterprises to leverage on Hong Kong's advantages to attain business opportunities (with photos)
- British enterprises are encouraged to leverage on Hong Kong's unique advantages to tap into the opportunities brought by the Belt and Road Initiative and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Greater Bay Area) development.
- The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development visits London to deepen economic and trade links (with photos)
- The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Edward Yau, began his visit to London, the United Kingdom (UK) yesterday (May 20, London time) to update the UK business and political sectors on Hong Kong's latest economic developments and explore opportunities for further co-operation in trade and creative industries.
- The Secretary for Financial Services continues to attend UK-Hong Kong Financial Dialogue 2019 in London (with photos)
- The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr James Lau, continued to attend the UK-Hong Kong Financial Dialogue 2019 in London, the United Kingdom (UK) yesterday (May 8, London time).
- The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury attends UK-HK Financial Dialogue in London 2019 (with photos)
- The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr James Lau, started his visit to London, the United Kingdom (UK) yesterday (May 7, London time), leading a delegation to attend the UK-Hong Kong Financial Dialogue 2019 (Dialogue) to foster closer financial collaboration between the two places.
- The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury to lead a delegation to attend UK-HK Financial Dialogue 2019 in London
- The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr James Lau, will depart for London, the United Kingdom (UK) tomorrow (May 6) afternoon to lead a delegation to attend the UK-Hong Kong Financial Dialogue 2019 (Dialogue) to foster closer financial collaboration between financial officials, regulators and business leaders of the two places.
- London ETO promotes Hong Kong films at the Chinese Visual Festival 2019 (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) promoted Hong Kong films in the UK by sponsoring the Chinese Visual Festival (CVF) in London to hold a dedicated Hong Kong Programme between May 2 and 9 (London time).
- UK secondary school students offered chance to win a place at a university summer school in Hong Kong! [Deadline: 15 May 2019]
- UK secondary school students offered chance to win a place at a university summer school in Hong Kong!
- Speech by Secretary for Transport and Housing at seminar-cum-reception in Oslo, Norway (English only) (with photo)
- Following is the speech by the Secretary for Transport and Housing and Chairman of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board (HKMPB), Mr Frank Chan Fan, at a seminar-cum-reception in Oslo, Norway, jointly organised by the HKMPB, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London, and the Norway-Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce on March 13 (Oslo time):
- Speech by Secretary for Transport and Housing at seminar-cum-luncheon in Copenhagen, Denmark (English only) (with photo)
- Following is the speech by the Secretary for Transport and Housing and Chairman of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board (HKMPB), Mr Frank Chan Fan, at a seminar-cum-luncheon in Copenhagen, Denmark.
- HKMPB delegation led by Secretary for Transport and Housing continues visit to Denmark (with photos)
- The delegation of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board (HKMPB) led by the Secretary for Transport and Housing, Mr Frank Chan Fan, continued their visit to Denmark today (March 12, Copenhagen time).
- HKMPB delegation led by Secretary for Transport and Housing begins visit to Nordic countries (with photos)
- The delegation of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board (HKMPB) led by the Secretary for Transport and Housing, Mr Frank Chan Fan, arrived in Copenhagen, Denmark, today (March 11, Copenhagen time) and began their visit to Nordic countries.
- Speech by Chief Executive at MoU Signing Ceremony between HK PolyU and Royal College of Art on establishing Artificial Intelligence Design Laboratory (English only) (with photos/video)
- Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, at the Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony between the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the Royal College of Art on establishing the Artificial Intelligence Design Laboratory on February 26.
- Chief Executive welcomes promulgation of Outline Development Plan for Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area
- The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (February 18) welcomes the Central Government's promulgation of the Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Outline Development Plan), which sets out the directions guiding the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Greater Bay Area).
- Scheme on Corporate Summer Internship on the Mainland and Overseas 2019 opens for applications (with photos)
- The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, today (February 18) officiated at the launch ceremony of the Scheme on Corporate Summer Internship on the Mainland and Overseas 2019.
- Hong Kong welcomes Year of Pig in London (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO), greeted the Year of the Pig in the United Kingdom (UK) by hosting a Chinese New Year reception in London on February 12 (London time) and participating in the large-scale London Chinatown Chinese New Year celebration in Trafalgar Square and Chinatown on February 10.
- London ETO supports theatre performance of a Hong Kong story (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO), sponsored a theatre performance "Citizens of Nowhere?" which was played at the restaurant Duddell's in London on January 31 (London time). It is a live audio drama about a British-Hong Kong family dining in the restaurant and plays out in real time.
- Hong Kong welcomes Year of Pig in Finland, Sweden and UK (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) has launched its 2019 Chinese New Year celebrations in countries under its purview by holding events in the Nordic countries of Finland and Sweden as well as in the UK.
- London ETO promotes Hong Kong films at the special Chinese New Year programme of the Chinese Visual Festival 2019 (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) promoted Hong Kong films in the UK by sponsoring the Chinese Visual Festival to première Hong Kong screenwriter Sunny Chan's directorial debut "Men on the Dragon" on January 25 (London Time).
- The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review is now available.
- The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review, newsletter of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London is now online.
- The Secretary for Food and Health to understand genomic medicine in UK (with photos)
- The Secretary for Food and Health, Professor Sophia Chan, continued her visit in London, the United Kingdom, today (January 9, London time) to meet with the senior management of Genetic Alliance UK which is a patient organisation involved in the 100 000 Genomes Project.
- The Secretary for Food and Health to understand genomic medicine in UK (with photos)
- InvestHK surveys point to city's business attractions for overseas and Mainland companies and upward trend of startup communities in Hong Kong.
- The Secretary for Food and Health to understand genomic medicine in UK (with photos)
- The Secretary for Food and Health, Professor Sophia Chan, led a delegation to visit London, the United Kingdom, today (January 8, London time) to meet with the senior management of Genomics England and National Health Service (NHS) to learn more about genomic medicine in the country.
- The Secretary for Food and Health to learn more about genomic medicine in UK
- The Secretary for Food and Health, Professor Sophia Chan, will lead a delegation to visit London, the United Kingdom (UK), departing tonight (January 7) to learn more about genomic medicine in the country and meet with healthcare professionals there.
- Administrative Service Summer Internship Programme 2019
- Civil Service Bureau is now inviting nominations from local tertiary institutions as well as applications from students studying outside Hong Kong. For the latter, their applications have to be submitted by postal mail by 25 January 2019. The application form, as well as information about the programme such as the eligibility criteria, can be obtained from CSB's website CSB's website. We have also announced the launch of the Programme on the dedicated Facebook page of the Programme as well as our AO Recruitment website.
- Hong Kong's entry in 2018 Lord Mayor's Show in London celebrates Hong Kong as an innovation and technology hub (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London, (London ETO) took part in the City of London Lord Mayor's Show on November 10 (London time) for the 14th year with a float highlighting Hong Kong's remarkable progress in innovation and technology (I&T) development, which featured two five-metre-tall robots, one in retro-style representing robots of the past, and one imagining the future of artificial intelligence.
- The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge - the world’s longest bridge-tunnel sea crossing
- The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge - the world’s longest bridge-tunnel sea crossing, 55km long - opened to traffic on October 23. See these videos to learn more:
World's Longest Sea Bridge Set To Open (2018)
Mega Bridge A Marvel Of Engineering (2018)
The Hong Kong– Zuhai– Macao Bridge … All You Need to Know (2018)
Mega Bridge Passenger Building Designed to Make Waves (2018)
- One year on - UK and Hong Kong agreement on promoting fintech
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) in partnership with the UK Department for International Trade (DIT) and Invest Hong Kong, celebrated the first anniversary of the Hong Kong - UK FinTech Bridge – a significant agreement providing a framework to promote fintech development in both places – with a panel discussion and reception hosted by Standard Chartered bank in London on 11 October.
- London ETO promotes Hong Kong films at London East Asia Film Festival 2018 (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) is promoting the vibrant filmmaking industry of Hong Kong in the United Kingdom by sponsoring the Hong Kong Programme of the London East Asia Film Festival (LEAFF) 2018, with screenings in London from October 31 to November 2 (London time) and in Oxford today (November 2, London time).
- The latest edition of the HK Review is now available.
- The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review, newsletter of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London is now online. The hi-resolution printable file can be downloaded here.
- Chief Secretary for Administration at Hong Kong continues visit to UK (2) (with photos)
- The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, today (September 28, London time) continued his visit in London, the United Kingdom (UK).
- Speech by Chief Secretary for Administration at Hong Kong Association luncheon in London (English only) (with photos)
- Following is the speech by the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, at the Hong Kong Association luncheon held in London today (September 28, London time)
- Speech by Chief Secretary for Administration at Hong Kong Dinner in London (English only) (with photo)
- Following is the speech by the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, at the Hong Kong Dinner held in London today (September 27, London time):
- Chief Secretary for Administration continues UK visit (with photos)
- The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, today (September 27, London time) continued his visit in London, the United Kingdom.
- Applications for Taking Common Recruitment Examination and Basic Law Test (Degree/Professional Grades) outside Hong Kong
- The non-local Common Recruitment Examination and Basic Law Test (CRE and BLT) is scheduled to be held on 8 December 2018 in London.
- Speech by Chief Secretary for Administration at roundtable discussion on vocational education and skills enhancement for value-added and diversified economy (English only) (with photo)
- Following is the speech by the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, at a roundtable discussion on vocational education and skills enhancement for a value-added and diversified economy held in London, the United Kingdom today (September 27, London Time):
- Speech by Chief Secretary for Administration at Asia House's roundtable discussion in London (English only) (with photo)
- Following is the speech by the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, at the Asia House's roundtable discussion held in London today (September 27, London time)
- Speech by Chief Secretary for Administration at Talk on Opportunities for Overseas Doctors in Hong Kong (English only) (with photo)
- Today, we are here to extend a warm invitation to you to return to Hong Kong and serve as a doctor in our healthcare system. I will first give a general briefing on our existing healthcare system and the vast opportunities for non-locally trained doctors.
- Chief Secretary for Administration begins visit to UK (with photos)
- The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, today (September 26, London time) began his visit in London, the United Kingdom (UK).
- Chief Secretary for Administration to visit UK
- The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, will depart for London, the United Kingdom (UK), in the early hours on September 26 (Wednesday) for a duty visit.
- London ETO promotes Hong Kong's creative talent in London (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) is supporting Hong Kong's creative industries by sponsoring a Hong Kong Pavilion at the London Design Biennale 2018 in Somerset House and by hosting a reception to launch the Pavilion.
- Hong Kong needs ... YOU!
- The Government has published the first Talent List of Hong Kong to attract quality people from around the world. The list highlights specific professions needed most for Hong Kong's economic development.
- London ETO promotes Hong Kong's arts and culture in Finland with Hong Kong Children's Choir (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) promoted Hong Kong's thriving arts and cultural life by co-presenting a concert with the Hong Kong Children's Choir (HKCC) at the Finlandia Chamber Music Hall in Helsinki, Finland, on August 6 (Helsinki time).
- Speech by Secretary for IT at luncheon in London (English only)
- Following is the speech by the Secretary for Innovation and Technology, Mr Nicholas W Yang, at a luncheon with key players in the innovation and technology (I&T) sector in London co-organised by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London and the Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) today (June 26, London time)
- Secretary for IT visits UK to strengthen innovation and technology ties (with photos)
- The Secretary for Innovation and Technology, Mr Nicholas W Yang, paid his first duty visit to the United Kingdom (UK) to meet with senior officials and representatives from the innovation and technology sector to boost links between the two places.
- Secretary for Justice continues UK visit to boost ties with international legal sectors (with photos)
- The Secretary for Justice, Ms Teresa Cheng, SC, continued her visit to London, the United Kingdom, and met with key players in different sectors to promote Hong Kong's legal and dispute resolution services on 14th June London time.
- Secretary for Justice promotes HK's role as deal-making and dispute resolution hub in London (with photos)
- The Secretary for Justice, Ms Teresa Cheng, SC, promoted Hong Kong's role as an ideal hub for deal making and dispute resolution in London, the United Kingdom (UK), today (June 13, London time).
- Secretary for Justice to visit UK
- The Secretary for Justice, Ms Teresa Cheng, SC, will visit London, the United Kingdom (UK), from June 13 to 16 to update key figures in the UK legal sector on Hong Kong's latest developments of international legal and dispute resolution services and to promote Hong Kong's role as a legal and deal making hub.
- UK secondary school students win places at university summer schools in Hong Kong (with photos)
- Five gifted sixth-form secondary school students in the United Kingdom have each won a chance to study at a Hong Kong university this summer, through a competition organised by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO).
- The latest edition of the HK Review is now available.
- The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review, newsletter of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London is now online. The complete file can be found on our website here.
- Thousands join London Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival 2018 (with photos)
- Thousands of people enjoyed the London Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival 2018, sponsored by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) on June 3 (London time).
- Speaking points delivered by the Secretary for Food and Health at round table discussion at Chatham House (English only) (with photos)
- It gives me great pleasure to have the opportunity to share with you Hong Kong's experience in handling public health challenges, in particular in addressing the healthcare needs of the ageing population and prevention of non-communicable diseases, or NCDs in short.
- The Secretary for Food and Health visits London (with Photos)
- The Secretary for Food and Health, Professor Sophia Chan, visited London on May 17 and 18 to learn more about the latest developments in genomics and mental health services, and went to Rethink Mental Illness on May 17 (London time).
- HONG KONG TRADE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL LONDON OFFICE; Vacancy for Marketing Assistant. [Application Deadline: 4 May 2018]
- The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is Hong Kong’s statutory body for promoting Hong Kong’s trade with the world. Its London Office is inviting application for the following position: Marketing Assistant.
- London ETO supports play's theatre tour in United Kingdom telling Hong Kong story (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) highlighted the story of Hong Kong migrants to the United Kingdom by supporting a new play touring the UK. The play "Mountains: The Dreams of Lily Kwok" is based on the family memoir Sweet Mandarin by Helen Tse, co-owner of the Sweet Mandarin restaurant in Manchester.
- UK secondary school students offered chance to win a place at a university summer school in Hong Kong![Deadline: 8 May 2018]
- UK secondary school students offered chance to win a place at a university summer school in Hong Kong!
- Two Tier Tax Rate comes into effect on April 1 - Happy Easter!
- The Inland Revenue (Amendment) (No. 3) Ordinance 2018 (the Ordinance) was gazetted today (March 29) to implement the two-tiered profits tax rates regime announced in the 2017 Policy Address.
- HKSAR and UK issue joint statement on closer collaboration on trade and economic matters
- The Commerce and Economic Development Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSARG) and the Department for International Trade (DIT) of the United Kingdom (UK) issued a Joint Statement on Closer Collaboration between UK and Hong Kong on Trade and Economic Matters today (March 21) to forge broader and deeper collaboration on a number of priority areas.
- Speech by Hong Kong's Chief Executive at the GREAT Festival of Innovation reception
- Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, at the GREAT Festival of Innovation reception today (March 21).
- Secretary for the Civil Service continues his visit in Europe
- The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Joshua Law, has continued his visit in Europe to get updates on the management and training of the civil service here.
- Secretary for the Civil Service starts his visit in Europe
- The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Joshua Law, started the first leg of his visit to Europe in Helsinki, Finland, on March 5 (Helsinki time) to get an update on the management and training of the civil service there.
- Hong Kong welcomes the Year of the Dog in London (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO), greeted the Year of the Dog in the United Kingdom by hosting a Chinese New Year reception in London on February 21 (London time) and participating in the large-scale London Chinatown Chinese New Year celebration in Trafalgar Square, Chinatown and Charing Cross Road on February 18.
- Hong Kong welcomes Year of the Dog in Nordic countries (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) has launched its 2018 Chinese New Year celebrations in countries under its purview by holding events in the Nordic countries of Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway.
- The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review is now available.
- The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review, newsletter of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London is now online.
- Secretary for Education meets with Minister of State at Department for Education of UK
- In the morning, Mr Yeung paid a courtesy call on the Minister of State at the Department for Education of the UK, Mr Nick Gibb, to exchange views on issues of mutual concern, including school pedagogical and assessment practices and support for students, and the professional development of teachers.
- InvestHK assists record number of overseas and Mainland companies to set up or expand in Hong Kong
- Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) today (January 25) announced that the department assisted 402 overseas and Mainland companies to set up or expand in Hong Kong in 2017.
- Secretary for Education speaks at Education World Forum in UK
- Speaking at one of the keynote sessions, Mr Yeung shared with education ministers and policy advisers from around the world his thoughts on "Learning to learn in times of rapid change.
- Secretary for Education attends Education World Forum in UK
- He participated in the opening session and keynote sessions of the Forum to join education ministers, including the new Secretary of State for Education of the UK, Mr Damian Hinds, and policy advisers representing over 80 per cent of the world's population to deliberate on future education policy.
- Invitation to companies to bid for the provision of consultancy services for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London
- To promote Hong Kong's role in the implementation of China's Belt and Road Initiative and the opportunities there under, HKETO in London invites companies with experience in public and government relations, investment promotion, economic development, or international business development to submit an expression of interest for provision of the following services in Russia. Please click the link above for more information.
- London ETO promotes Hong Kong films in London (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO), promoted the achievements of Hong Kong's film industry in the past 20 years by supporting the "Creative Visions: Hong Kong Cinema 1997-2017" film festival in London from November 17-19.
- London ETO supports exhibition on Hong Kong cultural heritage in London (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) promotes Hong Kong's cultural heritage with the opening of a 10-day exhibition on November 15 (London Time) at China Exchange in London's Chinatown.
- Hong Kong's entry in the 2017 Lord Mayor's Show in London celebrates HKSAR's 20th anniversary (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London, (London ETO) took part in the City of London Lord Mayor's Show on November 11 (London time) for the 13th year with a float celebrating the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
- London ETO organises music concert featuring Hong Kong musicians in UK (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) showcased Hong Kong's musical talent by organising a music concert, "Resounding Bauhinia", in London on November 9 (London time).
- London ETO promotes Hong Kong films at London East Asia Film Festival 2017 (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) is promoting Hong Kong film culture in London by sponsoring the London East Asia Film Festival (LEAFF) 2017.
- London ETO continues to organise events in Nordic countries to mark HKSAR 20th anniversary.
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) co-organised a reception with the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Sweden in Stockholm, Sweden to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (the HKSAR 20th anniversary) in October 2017.
- Policy address: Hong Kong Chief Executive unveils plans to boost innovation and R&D and create opportunities
- Today, I am most honoured to present my first Policy Address in my capacity as Chief Executive, sharing my governance philosophy and elaborating on the vision and initiatives of the current-term Government for different policy areas.
- London ETO promotes Hong Kong films in Manchester (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO), promoted the achievements of Hong Kong's film industry in the past 20 years by supporting the "Creative Visions: Hong Kong Cinema 1997-2017" ("Creative Visions") film festival at HOME, Manchester from October 7-26.
- The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review is now available.
- The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review, newsletter of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London is now online.
- Hong Kong Chief Executive continues visit to UK (with photos/videos)
- The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, continued her visit to London, the United Kingdom (UK), today (September 22, London time).
- Hong Kong Chief Executive continues UK visit (with photos/videos)
- The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, accompanied by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Edward Yau, and the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr James Lau, continued her visit to London, the United Kingdom (UK), today (September 21, London time).
- Speech by Hong Kong Chief Executive at "Think Asia, Think Hong Kong" symposium in London (English only) (with photos/video)
- Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, at the "Think Asia, Think Hong Kong" symposium in London today (September 21, London time)
- HK and UK signed agreement on FinTech co-operation (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the United Kingdom (UK) Government entered into a FinTech Bridge Agreement (Agreement) on September 20 (London time) to foster collaboration between the two economies in promoting financial innovation.
- Speech by Hong Kong Chief Executive at HKTDC Annual Dinner in London (English Only) (with photos)
- Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, at the Hong Kong Trade Development Council Annual Dinner in London tonight (September 20, London time)
- Hong Kong Chief Executive begins visit to UK (with photos/videos)
- The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, began her visit programme in London, the United Kingdom (UK), shortly after her arrival this morning (September 20, London time).
- Speech by Secretary for Transport and Housing at seminar on Belt and Road Initiative in London (English only) (with photo)
- Following is the speech by the Secretary for Transport and Housing and Chairman of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board, Mr Frank Chan Fan, at a seminar on the Belt and Road Initiative organised by Maritime London in London, the United Kingdom (UK), today (September 13, London time)
- London ETO promotes Hong Kong films in Moscow (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) is promoting the achievements of Hong Kong's film industry over the past 20 years by supporting the "Creative Visions: Hong Kong Cinema 1997-2017" (Creative Visions) film festival from September 5 to 10 at Moscow’s Gorizont Cinema.
- London ETO supports Hong Kong comics exhibition in Helsinki (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) promoted Hong Kong’s vibrant comic scene by supporting the "PLAY! Hong Kong Comix Touring Exhibition" (the exhibition) at the 32nd Helsinki Comics Festival in Helsinki, Finland on September 2 and 3.
- Hong Kong upholds judicial independence - 24 August 2017
- The Secretary for Justice, Mr Rimsky Yuen, explained the different stages of Hong Kong's legal and judicial process in reaction to comments on the Court of Appeal custodial sentence imposed on Joshua Wong, Alex Chow and Nathan Law on 17 August.
- Shakespeare's play "Titus Andronicus 2.0" from Hong Kong staged in London
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) promoted Hong Kong's vibrant performing arts scene by supporting performances of Tang Shu-wing (TSW) Theatre Studio's "Titus Andronicus 2.0" at the New Diorama Theatre in London on August 4 and 5 (London time), as part of its programme of events to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
- London ETO supports inspiring performance by Combined Youth Orchestra of Hong Kong's Music for Our Young Foundation in London (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) highlighted Hong Kong's musical talent with a concert by the Combined Youth Orchestra of Hong Kong's Music for Our Young Foundation (MOY) at St John’s Smith Square in London on July 13 (London time).
- London ETO supports first large-scale music festival in London featuring only Hong Kong musicians (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) is promoting Hong Kong's vibrant cultural scene in the United Kingdom by supporting the "Hong Kong Music Series" in London this month.
- Gala dinner held in London to mark HKSAR's 20th anniversary (with photos)
- Over 600 people joined a Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner in London on July 9 (London time). The dinner, held at Allianz Park, was organised by the Organising Committee of the UK Chinese Gala Celebration for the 20th Anniversary of Hong Kong SAR.
- London ETO supports radio series and exhibitions by Hong Kong artists in Manchester to celebrate HKSAR's 20th anniversary (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) has supported Hong Kong's vibrant cultural scene by sponsoring a radio series and two exhibitions by Hong Kong artists in Manchester.
- Hundreds celebrate 20th anniversary of establishment of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at Poon Choi Festival in London (with photos)
- Nearly a thousand people joined a Poon Choi (Basin Feast) Festival in London ChinaTown on July 2 (London time). The festival formed part of the programme of events organised or supported by Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
- Inaugural Ceremony of Fifth Term HKSAR Government (with photos/videos)
- The Inaugural Ceremony of the Fifth Term Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region was held on July 1 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
- Thousands join London Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival 2017 (with photos)
- Thousands of people enjoyed the London Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival 2017 in London's Docklands on June 25 (London time) and helped raise money for Chinese charities in London.
- New team of Principal Officials appointed (with photos)
- The Central People's Government, on the nomination of the Chief Executive-elect, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (June 21) approved the appointments of Principal Officials of the fifth term of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government.
- UK secondary school students win places at university summer schools in Hong Kong (with photos)
- Five gifted sixth-form secondary school students from the United Kingdom were given a formal send-off to study at Hong Kong university summer schools at the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (HKETO) on June 16 (London time), having won a competition organised by the HKETO.
- London ETO continues to organise events in Nordic and Baltic countries to mark HKSAR 20th anniversary (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) co-organised a number of business seminars and receptions in the Nordic and Baltic countries to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR 20th anniversary) in May and June 2017.
- Secretary for Justice visits Oxford (with photos)
- The Secretary for Justice, Mr Rimsky Yuen, SC, said in Oxford, the United Kingdom, on May 25 (UK time) that the 20 years since 1997 have witnessed a period of healthy development of common law in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
- Secretary for Justice starts visit to London (with photos)
- The rule of law is the very spirit and foundation of the common law system. By providing for the continuation of the common law system in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the Basic Law in the same breath provides the constitutional guarantee for the rule of law in the HKSAR, the Secretary for Justice, Mr Rimsky Yuen, SC, said in London, the United Kingdom (UK) on May 24 (UK time).
- Speech by Secretary for Justice at event at Asia House in London, UK (English only)
- Following is the speech by the Secretary for Justice, Mr Rimsky Yuen, SC, today (May 24, London time) at Asia House in London, the UK.
- Secretary for Education: Hong Kong aspires to develop deeper regional and global collaborations (with photos)
- Hong Kong aspires to develop deeper global collaborations with other economies and act as a "super-connector" to serve the region and the rest of the world, the Secretary for Education, Mr Eddie Ng Hak-kim, said on May 24 (London time).
- Secretary for Education encourages overseas graduates to return to contribute (with photos)
- The Secretary for Education, Mr Eddie Ng Hak-kim, met a group of university students from Hong Kong, including four furthering their studies under the Hong Kong Scholarship for Excellence Scheme (HKSES), during his duty visit to the United Kingdom (UK) on May 23 (London time).
- London ETO promotes Hong Kong cultural heritage in London (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) is promoting Hong Kong's cultural heritage with the launch of the Hong Kong's Intangible Cultural Heritage Festival in London on May 15 (London time).
- The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review is now available.
- The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review, newsletter of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London is now online.
- London ETO promotes Hong Kong fashion and design talent in London (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) is supporting Hong Kong’s creative industries during this year’s London Craft Week from May 3 to 7 (London Time).
- London ETO launches programme of events to commemorate HKSAR 20th anniversary (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) formally announced its programme of events to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR 20th anniversary) in a launch reception on April 25, London Time).
- London ETO launches 20th Anniversary website and programme booklet
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London has formally announced its programme of events to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The booklet containing the programme of events is available here and an interactive calendar of events is available online here.
- Hong Kong Dance Company staged dance drama "The Legend of Mulan" in London (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Dance Company (HKDC) impressed the audience in the United Kingdom with its award-winning production "The Legend of Mulan" at Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall, London yesterday (April 15,London time).
- UK secondary school students offered chance to win a place at a university summer school in Hong Kong! [Deadline extended to: 2 May 2017]
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London has launched for the sixth time the Student Competition this year with the title "Hong Kong: A dream vacation destination for youth travellers!".
- London ETO promotes Hong Kong music talent in Finland (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) brought Hong Kong music talent to the fore as it supported two Musicus Fest concerts in Finland on April 6 to 7 (Finland time).
- Invitation to companies to bid for the provision of consultancy services for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London
- To promote Hong Kong's role in the implementation of China's Belt and Road Initiative and the opportunities there under, HKETO in London invites companies with experience in public and government relations, investment promotion, economic development, or international business development to submit an expression of interest for provision of the following services in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Please click the link above for more information.
- Visit by the Secretary for Transport and Housing to London
- Secretary for Transport and Housing Professor Anthony Cheung visited London on February 27-29. He led a delegation comprising members of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board and representatives of the maritime industry to promote Hong Kong as an international maritime centre. During his visit Prof. Cheung also met with UK Transport Minister John Hayes.
- London ETO supports music tour of Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra in Russia (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) promotes Hong Kong's arts and culture in Russia by supporting the music tour of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra (HKCO).
- Hong Kong welcomes the Year of the Rooster in London.
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO), greeted the Year of the Rooster by hosting a Chinese New Year reception in London on February 8 (London time) and participating in the large-scale London Chinatown Chinese New Year celebration in Trafalgar Square, Chinatown and Charing Cross Road on January 29.
- Kung Hei Fat Choi! Celebrate the Year of the Rooster with Hong Kong.
- Visit our booth at the London Chinese New Year Celebration in Trafalgar Square on 29 January. Play games, win prizes and enjoy a 360° virtual reality tour of Hong Kong!
- Invitation to companies to bid for the provision of consultancy services for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London
- To promote Hong Kong’s role in the implementation of China’s Belt and Road Initiative and the opportunities there under, HKETO in London invites companies with experience in public and government relations, investment promotion, economic development, or international business development to submit an expression of interest for provision of the following services in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
- The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review is now available.
- The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review, newsletter of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London is now online.
- The Scholarship for Prospective English Teachers (the Scholarship) for 2017/18 is now available.
- The Scholarship for Prospective English Teachers (the Scholarship) is set up by the Education Bureau, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as one of a series of measures to enhance the professionalism of English teachers in Hong Kong.
- London ETO promotes Hong Kong financial services in London (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO), promoted Hong Kong's financial services in the United Kingdom (UK) by hosting a reception for the London-Hong Kong Financial Services Forum 2016 on December 6 (London time).
- London-Hong Kong Financial Services Forum 2016
- The private-sector led London-Hong Kong Financial Services Forum (Forum) convened on Tuesday (December 6) in London.
- Chief Secretary unveils details of preparatory work for HKSAR 20th anniversary celebrations (with photos/video)
- The Chief Secretary for Administration (CS), Mrs Carrie Lam, unveiled at a press conference today (December 2) details of the preparatory work commenced early this year for celebrating the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
- Secretary for Security visits London on crime and refugee matters (with photos)
- The Secretary for Security, Mr Lai Tung-kwok, continued his visit to London (November 29, London time).
- Hong Kong's entry in the 2016 Lord Mayor's Show in London celebrates Hong Kong's beautiful scenery and natural attractions (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London, (London ETO) took part in the City of London Lord Mayor's Show yesterday (November 12, London time) for the 12th year with a float highlighting a different side of Hong Kong: its stunning natural features, beautiful countryside and unique hiking experiences.
- London ETO promotes Hong Kong films at London East Asia Film Festival 2016 (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) promotes Hong Kong film culture in London by sponsoring the London East Asia Film Festival (LEAFF) 2016.
- Speech by Chief Secretary for Administration at Hong Kong Trade Development Council Annual Dinner
- Following is the speech by the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam, at the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Annual Dinner today (September 26, London time):
- Chief Secretary for Administration continues visit to UK
- The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam, continued her visit to London, the United Kingdom (UK), today (September 26, London time) to meet with senior government officials and representatives from the business and infrastructure sectors to boost Hong Kong links with London.
- Chief Secretary for Administration visits UK.
- The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam, began her visit in London, the United Kingdom (UK), today (September 25, London time). She visited the Tate Modern museum and met with Hong Kong students and residents there and provided them with updates on developments in Hong Kong.
- The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review is now available.
- The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review, newsletter of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London is now online.
- Wanted: good ideas for old electric vehicle batteries
- Calling all inventors! Hong Kong has launched an international competition seeking ideas to give old electric vehicle (EV) batteries a new lease of life. As the popularity of EVs rises, so does the use of the batteries that power them. The Competition will be divided into two groups, one open to all and one for students up to high school level. Closing date for registration is midnight (HK time) on 31 October 2016. More information on www.epd.gov.hk/epd/misc/2ndEVbattery/en/ or on Facebook page.
- Thousands come to join London Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival 2016 (with photos)
- Thousands of people enjoyed the London Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival 2016 in London's Docklands on June 26 (London time) and helped raise money for Chinese charities in London.
- Hong Kong: a technology "super-connector" for Asia (English only)
- Hong Kong offers many strengths and advantages as a technology "super-connector" for Asia, said the Director-General of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London, Ms Priscilla To. She was speaking on June 20 (London time) at a business seminar held by Invest Hong Kong in partnership with the Institute of Directors, City of London branch. The event was part of London Technology Week, and supported by Tech London Advocates.
- UK secondary school students win places at university summer schools in Hong Kong (with photos)
- Five gifted sixth-form secondary school students from the United Kingdom were given a formal send-off to study at Hong Kong university summer schools at the UK House of Lords on June 13 (London time), having won a competition organised by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO).
- The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development: Hong Kong serves as "super-connector" facilitating connections under Belt and Road Initiative (with photos)
- "One country, two systems" has made Hong Kong the "super-connector" that facilitates connections under the Belt and Road Initiative, the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Gregory So, said at a business seminar in Vilnius, Lithuania, today (May 25, Vilnius time).
- The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review is now available.
- The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review, newsletter of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London is now online.
- Speech by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development at breakfast roundtable at Chatham House in London (English only)
- Following is the speech by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Gregory So, at a breakfast roundtable at Chatham House in London, the United Kingdom (UK), today (May 23, London time).
- The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development encourages UK companies to make use of Hong Kong's advantages in tapping business opportunities in Belt and Road markets (with photos)
- The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Gregory So, underlined Hong Kong's unique role in helping businesses in the United Kingdom (UK) to capitalise on the wealth of opportunities emerging from the Belt and Road Initiative at a breakfast roundtable at Chatham House in London today (May 23, London time).
- The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development views operation of food trucks in London (with photos)
- The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Gregory So, continued his duty visit to London, the United Kingdom, and viewed the operation of food trucks in the city on May 21 (London time).
- Speech by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development at business seminar on creative industries in London (English only) (with photo)
- Following is the speech by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Gregory So, at a business seminar on creative industries at the Design Museum in London, the United Kingdom (UK) today (May 20, London time)
- The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development promotes closer ties between Hong Kong and UK in London (with photos)
- The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Gregory So, started his visit programme in London, the United Kingdom (UK), today (May 20, London time) to deepen Hong Kong's ties with the UK.
- Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury concludes visit to Russia, Latvia and Finland
- The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Professor K C Chan, concluded his last leg of visit to Helsinki in Finland yesterday (April 15, Helsinki time).
- UK secondary school students offered chance to win a place at a university summer school in Hong Kong! [Deadline has been extended to 06 May 2016]
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London has launched for the fifth time the Student Competition this year with the title “Hong Kong: A Smart City in the World!”. The objective of the Competition is to enable British students to experience Hong Kong’s vibrancy, innovation and creativity; and to consider pursuing tertiary education in Hong Kong.
- Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury on visit to Riga
- The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Professor K C Chan, started his visit to Riga in Latvia yesterday (April 13, Riga time).
- Hong Kong and Latvia enter into tax pact
- The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Professor K C Chan, on behalf of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, signed in Riga today (April 13, Riga time) a comprehensive agreement for the avoidance of double taxation (CDTA) with Latvia. Representing the Government of Latvia to sign the agreement was its Minister of Finance, Mrs Dana Reizniece-Ozola.
- Speech by Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury at Moscow Exchange Forum 2016
- Following is the speech by the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Professor K C Chan, at the Moscow Exchange Forum 2016 in Moscow yesterday (April 12, Moscow time).
- Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury starts visit to Moscow
- The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Professor K C Chan, started his visit to Moscow yesterday (April 11, Moscow time) to promote Hong Kong as a leading global financial centre and to learn more about the local development of financial technology (Fintech).
- Hong Kong Immigration Department wins 2016 Skytrax Award for Best Airport Immigration Service (with photo)
- The Hong Kong Immigration Department (ImmD) has been voted the winner of the Skytrax Award for Best Airport Immigration Service for the second consecutive year in the annual Passenger Survey commissioned by Skytrax, a specialist research agent of the air transport industry. The presentation ceremony was held yesterday (March 16) in Cologne, Germany.
- London ETO promotes Hong Kong films in Manchester (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO), promoted Hong Kong films in the UK by sponsoring the "CRIME: Hong Kong Style" film season organised by HOME, Manchester from February to April.
- London ETO welcomes Year of the Monkey in Edinburgh (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) greeted the Year of the Monkey by co-hosting a business seminar and a Chinese New Year reception with Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) in Edinburgh on February 25.
- Hong Kong welcomes Year of Monkey in London (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) greeted the Year of the Monkey by hosting a Chinese New Year reception in London on February 17 and participating in the large-scale London Chinatown Chinese New Year celebration in Trafalgar Square, Chinatown and Shaftesbury Avenue on February 14.
- Join us to celebrate the Year of the Monkey at the London Chinatown Chinese New Year celebration
- Come and celebrate the start of the Year of the Monkey with us at the London Chinatown Chinese New Year celebration in Trafalgar Square, Chinatown and Shaftesbury Avenue on Sunday 14 February. Look out for our marquee in Trafalgar Square, with games and festive souvenirs. See if you can spot people dressed as Hong Kong's iconic Star Ferries and trams. We are also bringing renowned Hong Kong musical group Windpipe Chinese Music Ensemble to perform traditional music on the main Trafalgar Square stage. Share your Year of the Monkey photos with us on Twitter by tagging your pictures with #myHKCNYinLondon.
- Hong Kong welcomes Year of Monkey in Russia (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) continued its 2016 Chinese New Year celebration in St Petersburg and Moscow, Russia on February 2 and 3 respectively.
- Hong Kong welcomes Year of Monkey in Sweden and Finland (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) has kicked off its 2016 Chinese New Year celebrations in countries under its purview by holding events in Sweden and Finland.
- The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review is now available.
- The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review, newsletter of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London is now online.
- London ETO supports Hong Kong arts and theatre by supporting UK premiere of musical 'Teresa' (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) celebrated the flourishing and vibrant art and theatre scene in Hong Kong by hosting a reception to mark the UK premiere of Ko Chi-sum's musical 'Teresa' at the Shaw Theatre, London on January 15 (London time).
- Scholarship for Prospective English Teachers
- The Scholarship for Prospective English Teachers (the Scholarship) is set up by the Education Bureau, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as one of a series of measures to enhance the professionalism of English teachers in Hong Kong.
- Hong Kong's entry in the 2015 Lord Mayor's Show in London highlights maritime history (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London, (London ETO) took part in the City of London Lord Mayor's Show yesterday (November 14, London time) for the 11th year with a float showcasing Hong Kong's unique maritime heritage, and the vital role the sea and ships play in its past, present and future.
- The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review is now available.
- The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review, newsletter of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London is now online.
- New Director-General of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London, assumes office (with photo)
- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government has appointed a new chief representative in London. On October 19, Ms Priscilla To became the new Director-General of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London, replacing the outgoing Director-General, Ms Erica Ng.
- Hong Kong film director Johnnie To's new film "Office" competes at BFI London Film Festival 2015 (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) continues to promote Hong Kong Film culture in London by supporting the British Film Institute (BFI) in its showing of the European premire of Hong Kong film director Johnnie To's new film "Office" at the BFI London Film Festival.
- Speech by Hong Kong's Chief Executive at luncheon hosted by Hong Kong Association in London
- Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung, at a luncheon hosted by the Hong Kong Association in London, the United Kingdom, today (October 16, London time)
- Hong Kong's Chief Executive boosts HK links in London
- The Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung, reaffirmed Hong Kong's strong links with London during the second day (October 16, London time) of his visit to the United Kingdom (UK).
- Day of political calls for Hong Kong's Chief Executive in London
- The Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung, has met key British political leaders during the first day (October 15, London time) of his official visit to the United Kingdom (UK).
- Speech by Hong Kong's Chief Executive at HKTDC annual dinner in London
- Speech by CE at HKTDC annual dinner in London (English only) (with photos/video)
- HK and UK sign MOU on health co-operation
- The Secretary for Food and Health, Dr Ko Wing-man, and the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Public Health of the United Kingdom (UK), Ms Jane Ellison, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on health co-operation in London today (October 15, London time).
- London ETO celebrates Hong Kong arts and theatre with Tang Shu-wing Theatre Studio's Macbeth in Cantonese in London and Detention in Edinburgh (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) celebrated the flourishing and vibrant art and theatre scene in Hong Kong by hosting a reception to mark the world première of William Shakespeare's play Macbeth performed in Cantonese by the Tang Shu-wing (TSW) Theatre Studio from Hong Kong in Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London on August 17 (London Time). The London ETO also hosted a reception to mark the second run of TSW Theatre Studio's play Detention at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on August 20 (London Time).
- New one-stop portal to help Hong Kong's search for talent
- A new one-stop web portal to provide information for people considering a move to Hong Kong to work, invest or study has been launched today (August 11).
- London ETO promotes Hong Kong's arts and culture in UK with Hong Kong Children's Choir concert (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) continued to promote Hong Kong's thriving arts and cultural life by hosting a concert by the Hong Kong Children's Choir (HKCC) at the renowned St John's Smith Square in London yesterday.
- Thousands come to join London Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival 2015 (with photos)
- Thousands of people enjoyed the 2015 London Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in London's Docklands and helped raise money for Chinese charities in London.
- Working in Hong Kong: London ETO holds seminar on new talent admission measures (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) last Thursday (June 25, London time) held a special seminar in London for those interested in working in Hong Kong.
- Hong Kong film director Johnnie To welcomed in London and Edinburgh (with photos)
- Brand Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) have joined the film industry to support two unprecedented events in London and Edinburgh celebrating the career of renowned film director Johnnie To.
- UK secondary school students win places at university summer schools in Hong Kong (with photos)
- Five gifted sixth-form secondary school students in the United Kingdom have each won a chance to study at a Hong Kong university this summer, through a competition organised by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO).
- Speech by SFST at London Business School (English only) (with photos)
- Following is the speech by the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Professor K C Chan, on Hong Kong's role as China's global financial centre: Opportunities and Outlook, at a seminar organised by the London Business School in London yesterday (May 13, London time).
- SFST starts visit to Stockholm (with photos)
- The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Professor K C Chan, started his visit to Stockholm yesterday (May 11, Stockholm time) to promote Hong Kong as a leading offshore Renminbi hub and to learn more about the developments of financial technologies (Fintech) in the city.
- Chief Secretary: "Historic opportunity for Hong Kong constitutional development"
- Yesterday (April 22), the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region released its proposals for the election of the Chief Executive (CE) in 2017 by universal suffrage. The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam, describes it as a "Historic opportunity for Hong Kong constitutional development"
- LC: Statement by CS on Consultation Report and Proposals on the Method for Selecting the Chief Executive by Universal Suffrage
- Following is the statement (translated from Chinese) by the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam, on the Consultation Report and Proposals on the Method for Selecting the Chief Executive by Universal Suffrage at the Legislative Council today (April 22)
- SCED continues visit to Russia (with photos)
- The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Gregory So, today (March 17) continued his visit to Moscow, Russia.
- SCED's speech at Chinese New Year reception in Moscow
- The following is the speech by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Gregory So, at a Chinese New Year reception in Moscow jointly hosted by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council today (March 16, Moscow time).
- SCED's speech at roundtable seminar on IP trading in Moscow
- The following is the speech by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Gregory So, at a roundtable seminar on intellectual property (IP) trading.
- SCED begins visit to Russia.
- The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Gregory So, started the first day of his visit programme in Moscow, Russia, today (March 16, Moscow time) to promote Hong Kong's business opportunities and strengthen bilateral trade relations.
- Hong Kong welcomes Year of the Ram in Russia, Denmark and Sweden (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) greeted the Year of the Ram in Russia, Denmark and Sweden by hosting Chinese New Year receptions in the first week of March.
- The latest edition of the HK Review is now available.
- The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review, newsletter of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London is now online. The complete file can be found on our website here.
- UK secondary school students offered chance to win a place at a university summer school in Hong Kong!
- London ETO has just launched for the fourth time the “Hong Kong: A Dream Destination for University Study” competition. Win a chance to study at a Hong Kong university over summer this year!
- Speech by Ms Erica Ng at Chinese New Year Reception in London
- The following is a speech by Director-General, Ms Erica Ng at the Chinese New Year Reception in London
- Hong Kong welcomes the Year of the Ram in London with music (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) greeted the Year of the Ram by hosting a Chinese New Year reception in London on February 23 (London time) and participating in the large-scale London Chinatown Chinese New Year celebration in Trafalgar Square, Chinatown and Shaftesbury Avenue on February 22 (London time).
- Hong Kong welcomes the Year of the Ram in Finland and Norway
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) has kicked off its 2015 Chinese New Year celebrations in countries under its purview by holding events in Finland and Norway.
- Chief Secretary releases Population Policy report
- On January 15 the Government released a report on "Population Policy - Strategies and Initiatives". The report was compiled following a public engagement exercise and research carried out in 2013 and 2014 by the Steering Committee on Population Policy (SCPP) chaired by the Chief Secretary for Administration.
- Policy address 2015 focuses on economy, housing and population policy
- In his third Policy Address, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, C Y Leung, yesterday (January 14) announced new measures to boost the economy, increase housing supply and harness the potential of Hong Kong people.
- Consultation Document on the Method for Selecting the Chief Executive by Universal Suffrage published
- The Government on January 7 published the "Consultation Document on the Method for Selecting the Chief Executive by Universal Suffrage" to consult the public on issues relating to the method for selecting the Chief Executive by universal suffrage.
- A Letter from the Director of the HKETO London
- Ms Erica NG, Director of the HKETO London, shares some information on the latest situation in Hong Kong.
- Hong Kong's entry in the 2014 Lord Mayor's Show in London highlights kung fu stars and movies | See Photos | View Our Video
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London, took part in the City of London Lord Mayor's Show on November 8 for the tenth year with a float showcasing Hong Kong's kung fu movies and stars including Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Sammo Hung and Lau Kar-leung.
- Speech by Financial Secretary at Hong Kong Association luncheon in London (English only) (with photo)
- Following is the speech by the Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang, at the Hong Kong Association luncheon in London today.
- Financial Secretary visits London (with photos)
- The Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang, followed a busy schedule in London on October 30 and 31 to strengthen economic and trade ties between Hong Kong and the United Kingdom in the last stop of his three-city visit to Paris, Milan and London from October 28 to 31.
- Speech by Financial Secretary at Hong Kong Trade Development Council Annual Dinner, Hong Kong Dinner, in London (English only) (with photo)
- Following is the speech by the Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang, at the Hong Kong Trade Development Council Annual Dinner, Hong Kong Dinner, in London tonight (October 30, London time)
- Financial Secretary to attend trade promotional activities in Paris, Milan and London
- The Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang, will depart for Europe on Tuesday (October 28) for a four-day visit to Paris, Milan and London to attend a number of trade promotional activities and meet with political and business leaders there.
- Speech by Secretary for Justice at Chatham House in London (English only)
- The following is a speech delivered by the Secretary for Justice, Mr Rimsky Yuen, SC, today (October 15, London time) at the Chatham House.
- Secretary for Justice attended Chatham House seminar in London (with photo)
- The Secretary for Justice, Mr Rimsky Yuen, SC, today (October 15, London time) attended a seminar organised by the Chatham House in London and delivered a speech on Hong Kong's rule of law and constitutional reforms.
- Secretary for Justice promotes HK's legal and dispute resolution services in London (with photos)
- The Secretary for Justice, Mr Rimsky Yuen, SC, yesterday (October 14, London time) appealed to the participants of the London Law Expo 2014 to choose Hong Kong as the venue for international legal and dispute resolution services in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Speech by Secretary for Justice at Hong Kong Association luncheon in London (English only)
- Following is the speech delivered by the Secretary for Justice, Mr Rimsky Yuen, SC, at a luncheon organised by the Hong Kong Association in London yesterday (October 14, London time).
- Speech by Secretary for Justice at London Law Expo 2014 (English only)
- Following is the speech delivered by the Secretary for Justice, Mr Rimsky Yuen, SC, at the London Law Expo 2014 held in London yesterday (October 14, London time).
- October 2014 HK Review now available
- The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review, newsletter of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London is now online. The complete file can be found on our website here.
- London ETO once again supports dragon boat festival in London (with photos)
- London citizens participated in the London Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival at the London Regatta Centre in the Royal Albert Dock on June 29 (London time).
- UK secondary school students win places at university summer school in Hong Kong (with photos)
- Five lucky secondary school students in the United Kingdom have won a chance to study at a Hong Kong university this summer, thanks to a competition organised by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (HKETO).
- SED continues visit to Finland (with photos)
- The Secretary for Education (SED), Mr Eddie Ng Hak-kim, today (May 22, Helsinki time) continued his duty visit to Finland to learn more about its good practices and development plans as a leading education system in the European Union.
- SFH visits London (with photos)
- The Secretary for Food and Health, Dr Ko Wing-man, began his duty visit to London, the United Kingdom (UK), by meeting with the Chair of the General Medical Council (GMC), Professor Sir Peter Rubin, this morning (May 16, London time).
- February 2014 HK Review now available
- The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review, newsletter of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London is now online. The complete file can be found on our website here.
- CE tours Swedish innovation sites
- On day two of his visit to Stockholm, Chief Executive CY Leung visited two landmarks renowned for promoting innovative technology developments.
- CE promotes HK-Sweden collaboration
- Hong Kong is always open to new ideas and opportunities and welcomes overseas collaboration, Chief Executive CY Leung said at a business dinner on the first day of his visit to Stockholm.
- CE starts visit to Sweden (with photos)
- The Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung, began his first official visit to Europe in Stockholm, Sweden, on May 12 (Stockholm time).
- UK secondary school students offered chance to win a place at a university summer school in Hong Kong!
- (deadline : 22 April 2014)
- The elevating experience of five UK secondary school students, who won a chance to study at a Hong Kong university over summer last year is expected to inspire more UK students to compete for a taste of studying in Hong Kong this summer.
- SEN concludes his visit to Europe on waste management (with photos)
- The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Wong Kam-sing, proceeded to Malmö, Sweden, yesterday (March 7, Malmö time) to start the final leg of his visit to Europe on waste management strategies and facilities.
- SEN visits waste-to-energy facility in Denmark (with photos)
- The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Wong Kam-sing, visited Copenhagen, Denmark on yesterday (March 6, Copenhagen time) where he met relevant officials to discuss waste management and visited waste-to-energy facilities there.
- SEN continues visit to UK on waste management (with photos)
- The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Wong Kam-sing, continued his visit to the United Kingdom yesterday (March 4, London time) to exchange views with local officials and experts on waste management issues and learn more about thermal waste treatment facilities in the United Kingdom.
- SEN starts visit on waste management in UK (with photos)
- The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Wong Kam-sing, started his visit to the United Kingdom on March 3 (London time) by first touring the waste-to-energy facilities to keep abreast of the development of technology applications in treating waste.
- February 2014 HK Review now available
- The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review, newsletter of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London is now online. The complete file can be found on our website at: HKReview_Feb2014.pdf
- London Chinese New Year Event 2014, Opening remarks by Ms Erica Ng, Director-General of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London
- My Lord Mayor, Your Worships, Ministers, your Excellencies, My Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Kung Hei Fat Choi! Welcome and thank you all for joining us tonight to celebrate the start of the Year of the Horse!
- Hong Kong welcomes the Year of the Horse in London with music (with photos)
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) greeted the Year of the Horse by hosting a Chinese New Year reception in London yesterday (February 6, London time) and participating in the large-scale London Chinatown Chinese New Year celebration in Trafalgar Square, Chinatown and Shaftesbury Avenue on February 2, London time.
- SED concludes visit to UK (with photos)
- The Secretary for Education (SED), Mr Eddie Ng Hak-kim, yesterday (January 22, London time) concluded his three-day official visit to London, the United Kingdom (UK).
- SED addresses Education World Forum (with photos)
- The Secretary for Education (SED), Mr Eddie Ng Hak-kim, yesterday (January 21, London time) addressed the Education World Forum in London, the United Kingdom (UK), introducing to education ministers from around the world the latest developments and future directions of Hong Kong in education.
- SED participates in Education World Forum (with photos)
- The Secretary for Education (SED), Mr Eddie Ng Hak-kim, will speak at the Education World Forum (EWF) in London, the United Kingdom (UK) today (January 21, London time) on the latest developments and priorities of Hong Kong in education, including the new education and youth initiatives announced in the 2014 Policy Address.
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