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Effectiveness of second phase of territory-wide large-scale anti-illicit cigarette enforcement operation “Tempest” by Hong Kong Customs (with photos) ******************************************************************************************      ​Hong Kong Customs mounted a territory-wide large-scale special operation codenamed “Tempest” since February 19 to step up enforcement in combating illicit cigarette activities on all fronts at each control point and all districts across the territory in Hong Kong. As of March 14, including the figures of the first phase, Customs detected a total of 1 361 related cases and seized about 61 million suspected illicit cigarettes, about 8 340 grams of cigars, and about 540g of manufactured tobacco products, with ... Read more

Second Round of Labour Importation Scheme for Transport Sector – Aviation Industry to accept applications from March 13 ******************************************************************************************      The Labour Importation Scheme for the Transport Sector – Aviation Industry (Scheme) will be open for a second round of application from next Wednesday (March 13).      As with the first round of application, importation of labour is allowed for the 10 frontline non-supervisory job types facing the most acute manpower shortages, covering passenger services officers, ramp services agents, cabin workers, aircraft maintenance mechanics/technicians, tractor drivers, warehouse operators/cargo handlers, equipment/loader operators, customer services agents, aircraft tug drivers and maintenance technicians. Applicants of ... Read more

 Sunday, January 28, 2024, marks the second anniversary of the tragic Fern Hollow bridge collapse near Frick Park in Pittsburgh. This tragedy brought to light the significant vulnerabilities in America’s infrastructure, with a particular focus on the critical issue of corrosion. The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), the global authority in materials protection and performance, is at the forefront of establishing standards and training to enhance infrastructure maintenance. A key part of AMPP’s mission involves advocating for important legislation, such as the Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act, sponsored by Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA). Senator Casey emphasized the ... Read more

Second phase of XBB COVID-19 vaccination arrangements to start next Thursday ****************************************************************************      The Government today (January 12) announced that the second phase of vaccination arrangements of XBB mRNA COVID-19 vaccine will start on January 18, and appealed to members of the public, especially high-risk groups, to be vaccinated as soon as possible in order to enhance personal protection. The Government reiterated that, all currently available COVID-19 vaccines, including inactivated, mRNA ancestral strain or bivalent, and XBB vaccines are effective in preventing severe illness and death. To protect personal health, eligible persons may continue to choose to receive any currently available ... Read more

CE officiates at Second Phase Opening-up of Sha Tau Kok Launching Ceremony (with photos/video) ******************************************************************************************      ​The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (January 6) officiated at the Second Phase Opening-up of Sha Tau Kok Launching Ceremony. Mr Lee visited special attractions in Sha Tau Kok and kicked off a dragon boat performance, adding impetus to the opening-up of Sha Tau Kok.             Noting at the launching ceremony that the Second Phase Opening-up of Sha Tau Kok is a milestone in the long-term development of the district, he said that the Government and the Sha Tau Kok Rural Committee identified together ... Read more