Category: International

Transcript of remarks by SLW ****************************      ​Following is the transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, on fatal work accident in Sha Tin at a media session after officiating at the opening ceremony of Come Phil Festival this afternoon (April 28): Reporter: Mr Sun, this is on industrial accidents. On the safety concerns of industrial accidents, could you have a few brief comments on that? Secretary for Labour and Welfare: We are looking into the accident in Sha Tin involving a confined space inside a sewer. Following the investigation, we will make sure we ... Read more

HKSAR Government welcomes enhancements to “exit endorsement for business visit” and “exit endorsement for talents” by Mainland authorities ******************************************************************************************      ​The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) welcomes the announcement by the Mainland authorities today (April 28) about the extension of the period of stay for holders of an exit endorsement for business visit travelling to Hong Kong from seven days to 14 days and the expansion of application of the exit endorsement for talents to Beijing and Shanghai, both taking effect on May 6, 2024.       According to the prevailing arrangement, Mainland residents who wish to visit Hong ... Read more

SFST to attend 2024 Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing *************************************************      The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui, will depart for Beijing tomorrow (April 28) to attend the 2024 Zhongguancun Forum Fintech Parallel Forum (Parallel Forum) on April 29.      Organised by the Haidian District People’s Government, the Xicheng District People’s Government, the Asia Financial Cooperation Association, and Tsinghua University PBC School of Finance, the Parallel Forum invites guests to discuss the prospects of integrated development of digital finance and artificial intelligence under the theme “AI for Digital Finance”. Mr Hui will deliver a keynote ... Read more

FSD holds Big Hearts, Save Hearts Awards Ceremony cum Carnival (with photos) *****************************************************************************      The Fire Services Department (FSD) is holding the Big Hearts, Save Hearts Awards Ceremony cum Carnival for two consecutive days, starting today (April 27), at D‧PARK in Tsuen Wan to share the message with the public that lending a helping hand during emergencies saves lives. The event is funded by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust (HKJCCT), organised by the FSD and co-organised by eight Resuscitation Alliance members, namely the Auxiliary Medical Service, the Civil Aid Service, the Hospital Authority, the Hong Kong College ... Read more

HKMA Chief Executive inspects passing-out parade at HK Police College (with photos) ***********************************************************************************      The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Mr Eddie Yue Wai-man, inspected the passing-out parade for 27 probationary inspectors and 172 recruit police constables at the Hong Kong Police College today (April 27).             Mr Yue said in his speech that the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Police Force have a common mission to ensure the safety, stability and prosperity of the city. Saying that the safety of the financial system and social stability indeed are interdependent and mutually reinforcing, he added that ... Read more

United Christian Hospital announces root cause analysis report of previous sentinel event ***************************************************************************************** The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority.      The spokesperson for United Christian Hospital (UCH) made the following announcement today (April 26) on the root cause analysis report regarding an incident of improper use of an electronic vital signs recording system (eVital):      United Christian Hospital announced an event involving the improper use of an electronic vital signs recording system (eVital) on March 1, and a Root Cause Analysis Panel was appointed to investigate the underlying cause of the incident and make recommendations. The panel has ... Read more