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Therapy assists child development *********************************      The Hospital Authority’s Occupational Therapy Department offers tailored activities to help children with special learning needs enhance their fine motor co-ordination and improve their performance in tasks such as handwriting.      News.gov.hk spoke to representatives from the Hospital Authority to learn more about the services provided, and to a Primary Three student and his mother about how his handwriting, co-ordination, strength and endurance have improved under training.      The story is available at www.news.gov.hk/eng/feature today (May 19) in text and video format.

27th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles open May 20 to 23 ******************************************************************************************      The Transport Department today (May 19) reminded members of the public that the 27th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles (the scheme) will be open from 10am tomorrow (May 20) to 11.59pm on May 23, and the ballot result will be announced on May 24.        Eligible applicants for the scheme can register for computer balloting through the designated website (www.hzmbqfs.gov.hk). Successful balloting applicants are ... Read more

Speech by SCED at APEC MRT Meeting discussion session on Trade Facilitation and Trade and Inclusion (English only) ******************************************************************************************      Following is the speech by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau, at the discussion session entitled “Trade Facilitation and Trade and Inclusion” at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) Meeting in Arequipa, Peru, today (May 18, Arequipa time):        Good afternoon, Chair and fellow colleagues.        As we gather here today, we find ourselves navigating a complex and dynamic global trade landscape. As with any open economy deeply integrated into ... Read more

 Temple Grandin is famous for her groundbreaking approach to decoding animal behavior. Her 50 + years of experience in observing animals will shine through in this Live and In-Person conference, which shares the title of her highly acclaimed book: The Grandin Papers. From raising a calf for FFA to designing livestock handling systems all over the world. You will get the benefit of over 50 years of experience in the world of animal welfare. Hear Temple discuss environmental enrichment for pigs, horse training procedures and their perception of novel objects. Learn the effective stunning methods for cattle and pigs at ... Read more

 The Kleberg County Veterans Resource Fair, organized by a collaborative effort between local government agencies, community organizations, and veteran support groups, will offer a comprehensive range of services tailored specifically to the needs of veterans and their families. Attendees can expect to find many resources under one roof, from healthcare assistance to employment opportunities, education benefits, and housing assistance. “We are honored to host the 1st Annual Kleberg County Veterans Resource Fair and are deeply grateful for the generous support from Celanese Bishop Plant, Sleep Apnea Gurus, and Texas A&M University-Kingsville,” said Orlando Rosa, Co-Chair, Kleberg County Veterans Resource Fair ... Read more