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     To strengthen the promotion of green cooperation under the Belt and Road (B&R), the Environment and Ecology Bureau (EEB) and the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) have established a B&R Green Development Co-operation Platform. By connecting with the network of the International Green Development Coalition for the Belt and Road Regions (IGDC), the platform facilitates exchange and cooperation among B&R countries and regions in green technology, policy and capacity‑building. The Second General Assembly of Members of the IGDC was held today (October 25) in Hong Kong.
 
     Under the “One Country, Two Systems”, Hong Kong has the distinctive advantages of enjoying strong support of the motherland and being closely connected to the world. The IGDC’s decision to hold the annual meeting in Hong Kong helps members access international markets, deepen international cooperation and expand a global partnership network, and reflects the IGDC’s recognition of Hong Kong’s bridge-building role in the green B&R Initiative.
 
     At this year’s annual meeting, the Director of Environmental Protection, Dr Samuel Chui, was elected as a council member of the IGDC. Sino Group and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited were admitted as the IGDC’s new member organisations, together with Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency (IGDC member of year 2025), further strengthening the IGDC’s collaborative capacity in Hong Kong.
 
     Dr Chui said at the meeting that Hong Kong has been actively serving the roles of “super connector” and “super value‑adder”, providing a platform for linking green technologies, green finance and green standards. Relying on its sound legal system, professional services and international‑oriented business environment, Hong Kong can assist B&R countries in advancing their green transition.
 
     Dr Chui added, “The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has consistently taken concrete actions to participate in the green B&R Initiative. We have successfully implemented a number of works this year, including the establishment of the B&R Green Development Co-operation Platform in Hong Kong with the IGDC, the set up of the B&R sustainable green development training centre, and the organisation of the B&R Green Innovation Conference 2026 which will open tomorrow. This year’s innovation conference is the first time to be held outside the Mainland. Hong Kong will continue to leverage its strengths and contribute to the nation’s high-quality co-construction of green B&R.”
 
     As a new member of the IGDC, Sino Group attaches great importance to and actively supports the national B&R green development strategy, and is committed to promoting green technological innovation and synergistic collaboration among industry, academia, and research sectors. The Group is planning to collaborate with the EEB of the HKSAR Government to establish an Asia-Pacific B&R green technology center for industry, academia, and research in the Northern Metropolis as a training, exchange and exhibition platform, showcasing green technology prototypes and innovative achievements from members of the IGDC, covering fields such as marine technology. It will foster deep integration across industry, academia, and research sectors, transform technological outcomes, align with the National 15th Five-Year Plan to contribute to the green B&R Initiative, and leverage Hong Kong’s unique strengths as a “super connector.”
 
     The IGDC was jointly initiated and established by the MEE and partners from the Mainland and overseas. It aims to build an international consensus on green development, and to initiate open, inclusive and mutually beneficial international cooperation and action on green development. By providing implementing pathways such as promotable sustainable technical solutions, verifiable green finance instruments, sharable digital and intelligent empowerment platforms and replicable capacity building paradigms, it aims to help promote sustainable development and build a clean and beautiful world together.

    

     Hong Kong Customs today (October 25) detected a drug trafficking case involving an incoming passenger at Hong Kong International Airport. About 2.2 kilograms of suspected cocaine with an estimated market value of about $1.3 million were seized.

     A 39-year-old Mainland male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Penang, Malaysia, today. During Customs clearance, the batch of suspected cocaine was seized from his carry-on baggage. The male was subsequently arrested.

     The arrested person has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug. The case will be brought up at the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (October 26).

     Customs will continue to step up enforcement against drug trafficking activities through intelligence analysis. The department also reminds members of the public to stay alert and not participate in drug trafficking activities for monetary return. They must not accept hiring or delegation from another party to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong. They are also reminded not to carry unknown items for other people.
      
     Customs will continue to apply a risk assessment approach and focus on selecting passengers from high-risk regions for clearance to combat transnational drug trafficking activities.
      
     Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.
      
     Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs’ 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002/en).

  

     The Civil Aid Service (CAS) held the “Mountaineering Safety Promotion Day and Emergency Response Experience Day 2026: Empowering Young People to Safeguard Our Community” together with various government departments and mountaineering organisations today (October 25) at the Sha Tsui Road Playground, Tsuen Wan. The event aimed to promote mountain safety and emergency knowledge and skills to the public, with a view to reducing mountain accidents and jointly safeguarding the community.
 
     Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Commissioner of the CAS, Mr Victor Pang, thanked the various government departments and mountaineering organisations for their participation. He said that, under the co-ordination of the Security Bureau (SB), this event had added a “Discipline and Auxiliary Forces Youth Groups Zone”. All eight services under the SB, along with their youth uniformed groups, had set up creative booths and interactive games to help the public learn about Hong Kong’s emergency rescue system and the related work of each service.
 
     He said that the CAS’s activity aligns with the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030), encouraging the younger generation to get involved, to use technology and innovative thinking to raise awareness of hiking safety and community emergency response, and, through hands‑on participation, to further broaden their horizons. Moreover, Mr Pang presented certificates of completion to those who had finished the Mountain Casualty Handling Course as well as the Hiking Safety and Mountain Rescue Course in the opening ceremony.
  
     The Chief Staff Officer of the CAS, Mr Leung Kwun-hong, said that in mountain rescue operations, the CAS has consistently worked side by side with various government departments. For example, in August this year, the CAS joined forces with the Hong Kong Police Force, the Fire Services Department (FSD) and the Government Flying Service (GFS) in a joint rescue operation, ultimately locating a woman who had been missing for more than a week at Lei Yue Mun and transporting her to hospital for treatment. This operation fully demonstrated the professional spirit of never giving up and the selfless dedication of all departments.
 
     Mr Leung said that, to improve the efficiency of the CAS’s mountain rescue work and continuously optimise its procedures, the CAS has been actively employing drones in daily tasks and operations. Under the Low-altitude Economy Regulatory Sandbox projects, the CAS will pilot the use of drones for patrols, hill fire detection, and the delivery of mountain-area equipment or emergency supplies such as automated external defibrillators. This initiative will enable rescuers to seize the golden hour more effectively.
 
     Other attending guests included the Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming; Deputy Secretary for Security Mr Howard Yam; the Controller of the GFS, Mr Eddie Liu; the Divisional Commander (New Territories South) of the FSD, Mr Ho Chun-pong; as well as representatives from the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, the Office of the Communications Authority, the Hong Kong Observatory, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the Auxiliary Medical Service, the Lands Department and various mountaineering organisations.
 
     The Promotion Day featured game booths, displays of various types of mountain activity equipment, and, for the first time, eight booths set up by young people to promote hiking safety and introduce the emergency work of the various services and their youth uniformed groups, thereby raising public awareness of mountain safety and community emergency preparedness. read more

     The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, attended the opening ceremony of the fourth Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) High-quality Talent Development Conference and the third GBA Doctoral and Postdoctoral Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition held in Dongguan today (October 25), and delivered remarks at the Conference.
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     In his remarks, Mr Chan said that under the “one country, two systems” principle, Hong Kong, with the strong support of the motherland and being closely connected to the world, serves as the country’s international gateway. The city will continue to actively attract the talent required for the development of the country and Hong Kong, and work with GBA cities to continuously advance the alignment of rules and mechanisms, facilitating the flow of talent within the GBA.
          
     ​​​Mr Chan highlighted that Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan proactively aligns with the National 15th Five-Year Plan and promotes the integrated development of education, technology and talent. The Northern Metropolis University Town will also closely connect Hong Kong’s strengths in basic research and internationalised education with the innovation and technology (I&T) and talent resources of the GBA. He said he looks forward to working closely with GBA cities to take talent co-operation to a higher level and contribute to the country’s high-quality development.

     ​​Jointly organised by the governments of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao GBA High-quality Talent Development Conference has been held in rotation across Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Macao since 2023. It serves as a vital platform for developing a high-calibre talent hub in the GBA. The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, also attended and officiated at the opening ceremony.
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     ​​After the opening ceremony, Mr Chan and Mr Sun, accompanied by the Director of Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE), Mr Felix Chan, toured the exhibition hall and visited the HKTE booth.
      
     ​​Mr Chan and the delegation visited a key I&T enterprise in Dongguan yesterday (October 24) to gain an in-depth understanding of the local co-operation model in scientific research, innovation, and talent nurturing. The delegation subsequently toured the City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan) to learn about the co-operation and synergistic effect between Hong Kong and Dongguan in higher education and talent cultivation, and to explore ways to further achieve complementary strengths and mutual benefits between two places.
      
     ​​Mr Chan and Mr Sun concluded their visit to Dongguan this morning and returned to Hong Kong in the afternoon.​

                  

The following is issued on behalf of the Liquor Licensing Board: 

     The Liquor Licensing Board will meet on Tuesday (October 27) to consider an application for the transfer of a liquor licence. 

     The applications is: 

Hong Kong: 
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Fire Bird in Causeway Bay 

     The board will also consider the revocation of the liquor licence of Hainan Jai Asian Food Restaurant in Tai Po. 

     The meeting will be held at 9.45am in the conference room, Room 102, 1/F, 258 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  read more