Hong Kong – Appointments to Advisory Committee of Accounting and Financial Reporting Council
Appointments to Advisory Committee of Accounting and Financial Reporting Council
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The Government announced today (July 26) appointments to the Advisory Committee of the Accounting and Financial Reporting Council (AFRC) for a term of two years from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2026.
The Financial Secretary appointed Mr Edmund Wong Chun-sek as a new member and reappointed the 11 members below in accordance with the Accounting and Financial Reporting Council Ordinance (Cap. 588).
Mr Clement Chan Kam-wing
Ms Ivy Cheung Wing-han
Mr Stephen Fung Sing-hong
Mr Edward Lau Fu-keung
Ms Elizabeth Law
Mr Patrick Law Fu-yuen
Ms Doris Lian Shaodong
Mr Webster Ng Kam-wah
Dr Christopher To Wing
Ms Flora Wang Fang
Ms Daisy Yeung
A spokesman for the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau said, “Since the launch of the new regulatory regime of the accounting profession in 2022, the Advisory Committee has been rendering constructive advice on the regulatory objectives and policies of the AFRC. With his extensive and strong connections with the accounting profession, we are confident that Mr Edmund Wong, together with the other members of the Advisory Committee, will further serve as a conduit between the AFRC and the sector, thereby assisting the AFRC in discharging its important functions of promoting and supporting the development of the profession.
“We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the outgoing member, Mr Low Chee-keong, for his valuable contribution to the work of the Advisory Committee during his tenure.”
The Advisory Committee was established on August 1, 2022, to advise the AFRC on matters of policy regarding any of the AFRC’s objectives and functions under the new regulatory regime of the accounting profession. It comprises the AFRC Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, as well as government-appointed members who are practitioners, service users and other stakeholders of the accounting profession. The government-appointed members are empowered to second nominations of candidates in the Council elections of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Appointments to Land and Development Advisory Committee
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Chairman
Non-official members nominated by professional/trade organisations
Appointments to Board of Directors of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
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The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, said, “Dr Chai has continued to make valuable contributions to the work of the HKSTPC. Under his sterling leadership, the HKSTPC has made significant contributions to the innovation and technology (I&T) and new industrialisation development of Hong Kong through developing new and upgrading existing facilities, introducing measures to support I&T start-ups and enterprises, as well as attracting I&T talent.”
The Government also announced the appointment of four new members and reappointment of five serving members by the Financial Secretary for a period of two years from July 1, 2024.
Ms Dilys Chau, Ms Susanna Hui, Mr Timothy Leung and Ms Eunice Yung are appointed as new Board members of the HKSTPC.
Mr Conrad Chan, Professor Stephanie Ma, Mr Daryl Ng, Dr Samson Tam and Ms Phoebe Tse are reappointed as Board members of the HKSTPC.
Professor Sun said, “With their extensive experience and professional knowledge, I am confident that the Board will continue to guide the HKSTPC to fulfil its public mission effectively and further strengthen Hong Kong’s competitiveness as an international I&T hub.”
The tenure of four incumbent Board members, Mr Herbert Chia, Mr Donald Choi, Mr Dennis Ho and Mr Jimmy Ng, will expire on June 30 this year.
Professor Sun also expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the outgoing Board members for their valuable contributions to the HKSTPC and the local I&T development over the past six years.
Established in 2001, the HKSTPC manages the Hong Kong Science Park, three InnoParks and the InnoCentre. It provides a comprehensive range of services to support and nurture I&T start-ups and enterprises, as well as land and relevant facilities for the I&T industry.
Appointments to Council on Human Reproductive Technology gazetted
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Appointments to Committee on Promotion of Civic Education announced
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Hong Kong – Appointments to Land and Development Advisory Committee
The Government today (June 28) announced the appointment of the Chairman and members to the Land and Development Advisory Committee (LDAC) for a new term of three years, from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027. The appointments will be gazetted on July 5, 2024.
The Chief Executive has appointed Mr Vincent Ng Wing-shun as the new Chairman of the LDAC, succeeding Dr Greg Wong Chak-yan who has served the committee for six years. The other 19 non-official members, appointed on an individual basis, are nine nominees from professional and trade organisations, and 10 persons from diverse professional backgrounds covering engineering, buildings, surveying, logistics, real estate development and administration, business, economics, policy research and social services.
The newly appointed members are Mr Aaron Bok Kwok-ming, Mr Chan Chak-bun, Mr Albert Chan Chung-yee, Ms Amy Cheung Yi-mei, Mr Francis Lam Ka-fai, Mr Nathan Lee Hoi-tat, Mr Mike Wong Chik-wing, Professor Eddie Hui Chi-man, Ms Lilian Law Suk-kwan, Professor Tang Hei-wai and Mr Eric Yeung Ka-hong. The reappointed members are Ms Iris Hoi, Mr Eddie Lam Kin-wing, Mr Sunny Ho Lap-kee, Mr Ryan Ip Man-ki, Mr Wilson Kwong Wing-tsuen, Ms Janice Lai Wai-man, Professor Wong Sze-chun and Mr Michael Wong Yick-kam.
Welcoming the above appointments, the Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn, said, “Mr Ng has extensive public service experience, including his long association with the work of the Harbourfront Commission. The Government looks forward to the wise counsel of the LDAC on important development policies and projects, and will work together with the committee on the development of our city.”
She continued, “I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the outgoing Chairman, Dr Greg Wong, for his significant contributions as the Chairman of the LDAC for the past six years. Under his chairmanship, the LDAC provided valuable advice and suggestions to the Government on important policies and projects including the Northern Metropolis Action Agenda, the Study on Kau Yi Chau Artificial Islands, streamlining of development-related statutory and administrative procedures, legislative proposals for lowering of thresholds for compulsory sale and lease extension, etc. Dr Wong’s contributions and able leadership are well recognised.”
Ms Linn also expressed gratitude to the outgoing members, Mr Au Choi-kai, Mr Joel Chan Cho-sing, Professor Chan Siu-lai, Mr Chiu Kam-kuen, Mr Donald Choi Wun-hing, Mr Thomas Lee, Mr Douglas Woo Chun-kuen, Professor Leung Hing-fung, and Mr Francis Ngai Wah-sing for their contributions to the LDAC.
The LDAC is tasked to advise the Government, through the Secretary for Development, on policies and procedures in relation to planning, land and buildings matters, and specific development proposals and projects including those which carry broader economic or social merits.
The full membership of the Committee commencing on July 1, 2024, is as follows:
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Mr Vincent Ng Wing-shun
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Mr Aaron Bok Kwok-ming (Hong Kong Institution of Engineers)
Mr Chan Chak-bun (Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design)
Mr Albert Chan Chung-yee (Hong Kong Institute of Architects)
Ms Amy Cheung Yi-mei (Hong Kong Institute of Planners)
Ms Iris Hoi (Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects)
Mr Francis Lam Ka-fai (Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors)
Mr Eddie Lam Kin-wing (Hong Kong Construction Association)
Mr Nathan Lee Hoi-tat (Hong Kong Institute of Real Estate Administrators)
Mr Mike Wong Chik-wing (Real Estate Developers Association of Hong Kong)
Other non-official members
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Mr Sunny Ho Lap-kee
Professor Eddie Hui Chi-man
Mr Ryan Ip Man-ki
Mr Wilson Kwong Wing-tsuen
Ms Janice Lai Wai-man
Ms Lilian Law Suk-kwan
Professor Tang Hei-wai
Professor Wong Sze-chun
Mr Michael Wong Yick-kam
Mr Eric Yeung Ka-hong
Ex-officio members
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Secretary for Development
Director of Buildings
Director of Lands
Director of Planning
Government Economist
Hong Kong – Appointments to Board of Directors of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
The Government today (June 21) announced that the Chief Executive has reappointed Dr Sunny Chai as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTPC) for two years starting from July 1, 2024.Hong Kong – Appointments to Council on Human Reproductive Technology gazetted
The Government published in the Gazette today (May 10) the appointments of six new members and reappointments of four serving members to the Council on Human Reproductive Technology.
The newly appointed members are Dr Go Wing-wa, Dr Charas Ong Yeu-theng, Reverend Leung Yuen-yiu, Reverend Ng Sui-lung, Professor Dennis Wong Sing-wing and Mr Jeffrey Lo Cheuk-fei. The reappointed serving members are Dr Leung Kwok-yin, Ms Eva Choi Doi-kwan, Mr Frederick Hui Cheuk-kit and Ms Vanessa Wan Lai-shan.
The appointments of Dr Go Wing-wa, Dr Charas Ong Yeu-theng, Reverend Leung Yuen-yiu, Reverend Ng Sui-lung, Mr Jeffrey Lo Cheuk-fei, Dr Leung Kwok-yin, Ms Eva Choi Doi-kwan, Mr Frederick Hui Cheuk-kit and Ms Vanessa Wan Lai-shan took effect from April 11, 2024, whereas that of Professor Dennis Wong Sing-wing took effect from May 2, 2024. The aforementioned members were all appointed for a three-year tenure.
The Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, welcomed the new members to the Council. He also expressed gratitude to Dr Yu Kai-man, Dr Chow Kam-ming, Dr Philip Beh Swan-lip, Professor Kwan Kai-man and Professor Cheung Yuet-wah for having served in the Council and offered invaluable contributions and unfailing support to the Council during their terms of office.
Established in 2001 under the Human Reproductive Technology Ordinance, the Council on Human Reproductive Technology is tasked to regulate reproductive technology activities including regulating the provision of reproductive technology procedures and embryo research, etc in Hong Kong through a licensing system, and formulate the Code of Practice for the relevant sectors.
Under section 4(2) of the Ordinance, the Council consists of 26 members from a wide range of disciplines, including medical specialists, legal professionals, a social worker, religious personnel or scholars in theology/philosophy/ethics, psychiatrists or psychologists, sociologists, local community leaders and government representatives.
The membership list of the Council with effect from May 2, 2024, is as follows:
Chairperson
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Professor Raymond Liang Hin-suen
Deputy Chairperson
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Professor Wong Man-sau
Members
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Dr Cheung Tak-hong
Ms Eva Choi Doi-kwan
Dr Abril Choy Fung-peng
Dr Go Wing-wa
Mr Frederick Hui Cheuk-kit
Dr May Lam Mei-ling
Dr Leung Kwok-yin
Reverend Leung Yuen-yiu
Mr Jeffrey Lo Cheuk-fei
Mr Ng Chak-hang
Reverend Ng Sui-lung
Ms Ng Wing-wing
Dr Charas Ong Yeu-theng
Ms Shum Hin-han
Ms Vanessa Wan Lai-shan
Professor Kelvin Wang Man-ping
Professor Dennis Wong Sing-wing
Ms Wu Shuk-yin
Mr Christopher Yu Wing-fai
Principal Assistant Secretary, Health Bureau
Assistant Director, Department of Health
Assistant Director, Home Affairs Department
Chief Social Work Officer, Social Welfare DepartmentHong Kong – Appointments to Committee on Promotion of Civic Education announced
The Government announced today (March 31) the appointment of five new members and the reappointment of 10 incumbent members to the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education (CPCE). The appointments of these 15 members will take effect from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026.
The five newly appointed members are Miss Chan Nga-man, Ms Kimberly Kwok Hew-chee, Ms Lau Hoi-chi, Mr Lee Kang-pan and Ms Esther Sham Ei-hung. The 10 reappointed members are Mr Mac Chan Ho-ting, Mr Jonathan Chan Pok-chi, Ms Chan Wing-man, Mr Allen Che Wai-hang, Mr Andy Kwok Wing-leung, Miss Leung Yan-yan, Mr Robert Andrew Lui Chi-wang, Mr Frederick Poon Siu-chi, Mr Henry Tong Sau-chai and Mr Yiu Chun-kai.
The Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Miss Alice Mak, welcomed the appointments and said that she was pleased to see new members coming from different sectors and professions who would give valuable advice to the work of the CPCE. She also expressed her appreciation to the outgoing members, Mr Karson Choi Ka-tsan, Ms Lusan Hung Lo-shan, Mr Lai Chin-hong, Mrs Christine Lau Ma and Ms Fonnie Leung Fung-yee, for their efforts and contributions to the CPCE during their term of service.
The membership list of the CPCE, with effect from April 1, 2024, is as follows:
Chairman
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Mr Stanley Choi Tak-shing
Members
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Mr Mac Chan Ho-ting
Miss Chan Nga-man
Mr Jonathan Chan Pok-chi
Ms Chan Wing-man
Mr Allen Che Wai-hang
Ms Carol Cheung Nga-lai
Miss Catherina Choy Mei-wa
Mr Stephen Chua Yiu-yeung
Mr Dave Ho
Mr Kinsey Ho Ka-tsun
Ms Kimberly Kwok Hew-chee
Mr Andy Kwok Wing-leung
Ms Lau Hoi-chi
Mr Lee Kang-pan
Miss Christine Leung Wan-chong
Miss Leung Yan-yan
Mr Robert Andrew Lui Chi-wang
Mr Vincent Ma Chi-wai (Steven Ma Chun-wai)
Mr Frederick Poon Siu-chi
Ms Esther Sham Ei-hung
Mr Jan Noel Shih
Mr Henry Tong Sau-chai
Mr James Tong Wai-pong
Miss Shirley Wong Chi-lou
Ms Wong Kit-lin
Dr Yan Wai-kiu
Ms Jennifer Yeung Yin-chi
Mr Yiu Chun-kai
The CPCE was established in 1986 as a non-statutory advisory body to promote civic education outside schools. It advises the Government on the objective and scope of civic education, promotes civic education outside schools through a range of publicity and educational programmes, and sponsors eligible organisations to carry out civic education projects.Ads
