Tag: Response

EPD’s response to media enquiries *********************************      ​In response to media enquiries on how the regulation of disposable plastic tableware is applied to the provision of food in supermarkets and food courts, the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) today (April 25) gave the following response:      Some business premises mainly focusing on retail (e.g. supermarkets, department stores) also sell pre-packaged food for immediate consumption (e.g. boxed sushi, sandwiches). The relevant products are placed on the shelves for customers to choose, and also for facilitating customers to take them away from the premises. This business model is considered as takeaway and therefore plastic cups ... Read more

HKMA’s Response to US Fed’s Interest Rate Decision ************************************************** The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:        The Federal Open Market Committee of the United States Federal Reserve (the Fed) announced early today (Hong Kong time) after its two-day meeting that it had decided to keep the target range for the federal funds rate unchanged at 5.25-5.5 per cent.      The Fed’s future interest rate decisions will be dependent on incoming data, the evolving outlook and the balance of risks.  The dot plot released after the meeting indicated that the Fed might cut rates three times ... Read more

TLB’s response to media enquiries on suspected delay to Three-Runway System project ***********************************************************************************      ​In response to media enquiries on an overseas media’s report today (February 2) alleging that there are delays to the Three-Runway System project (3RS), a spokesman for the Transport and Logistics Bureau said that the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) is taking forward the 3RS at full steam according to schedule. It is a clear target of AAHK to complete all the building and infrastructure works of the 3RS and put all three runways into operation within 2024. The AAHK will open relevant passenger facilities progressively in ... Read more

WEBWIRE – Friday, February 2, 2024 Good working conditions and a healthy workplace have been prioritised in the new course Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has charted. Many improvements have been made over the years, but things have to be done quicker and better. As we said following previous Labour Authority reports on the decision: it is unfortunate that we and the sector have not been sufficiently successful in solving this ourselves and that the Labour Inspectorate has to get involved. Schiphol and partners are currently making progress when it comes to taking measures, conducting research and implementing innovations. Measures to reduce ... Read more

DEVB’s response to media enquiries **********************************      In response to media enquiries on the Hong Kong Golf Club’s application for judicial review in respect of the decision on the Environmental Impact Assessment Report on the Technical Study on Partial Development of Fanling Golf Course Site – Feasibility Study, a spokesperson for the Development Bureau today (July 21) gave the following reply:             The Hong Kong Golf Club’s application for judicial review on the matter will not affect the Government taking back the 32 hectares of land east of Fan Kam Road in Fanling Golf Course on September 1, 2023, upon the ... Read more