The Government today (September 21) gazetted the United Nations Sanctions (ISIL and Al-Qaida) Regulation, which came into operation today. "The Regulation implements sanctions against the Islam… read more
The Government gazetted today (September 21) the proposed site formation and infrastructure works at Pok Fu Lam South, Hong Kong, to serve the anticipated traffic demand induced by the future public housing developments there.
Details of the proposal are set out in the Annex. The plan and scheme of the works are available for public inspection at the following government offices during office hours:
Central and Western Home Affairs Enquiry Centre,
G/F, Harbour Building,
38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong
Southern Home Affairs Enquiry Centre,
G/F, Ocean Court,
3 Aberdeen Praya Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
District Lands Office, Hong Kong West and South,
20/F, Southorn Centre,
130 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
The gazette notice, scheme, plan and location plan will be available at www.thb.gov.hk/eng/psp/publications/transport/gazette/gazette.htm.
Any person who wishes to object to the works or the use, or both, is required to address to the Secretary for Transport and Housing an objection in writing, which can be submitted via the following means:
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority: 　　The Hospital Authority (HA) spokesperson reminds the members of the public today (September 21) that 12 general out-patient clinics (see table below) under HA will continue to provid… read more
The Transport Department (TD) today (September 21) said that the relevant departments continued to work at full strength to clear road surfaces affected by Typhoon Mangkhut so as to resume the remaining affected public transport services as soon as possible. Up to now, most of the major roads have been cleared. However, more time is needed to clear the fallen trees on some roads.
A spokesman for the TD reminded members of the public that they should pay attention to the traffic situation and the latest public transport service arrangement this morning before starting their journey. Motorists are advised to exercise tolerance and patience and drive carefully.
As at 5.30 am today, the latest public transport situation is as follows:
(I) MTR Services
Rail services – all rail lines, service normal
Light Rail services – service normal
MTR Bus services – normal frequency, except routes of some services have to be diverted
(II) Franchised Bus Services
KMB Route No. 51 is still suspended. The public may consider using the alternative arrangements indicated below:
| Route Number (Origin – Destination) |
Alternative Arrangement |
|---|---|
| KMB 51 (Tsuen Wan West Station – Sheung Tsuen) |
GMB Route 72 (Yuen Long – Lui Kung Tin) GMB Route 80 (Tsuen Wan – Chuen Lung) GMB Route 85 (Tsuen Wan – Fu Yung Shan) |
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, today (September 20) in Ho Chi Minh City attended Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) events and met with senior officials of Vietnam to strengthen Hong Kong-Vietnam trade and economic ties.
This morning, he attended the HKTDC’s “In Style‧Hong Kong” Symposium before touring the related trade exhibition of brands and designs from over 130 Hong Kong companies.
He said at the Symposium that by working together, Hong Kong and Vietnam will have much to gain long down the road.
Given Hong Kong’s excellent business environment, the quality professional services it provides, as well as the signing of the Free Trade Agreement between Hong Kong and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) last year, he said Hong Kong is well positioned to help Vietnam enterprises expand their businesses.
Mr Chan then met with the Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, Mr Nguyen Thanh Phong, and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam, Mr Lê Hoài Trung, separately.
At the meetings, he highlighted that Hong Kong is actively participating in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area’s development and the transport network between Hong Kong and other cities in the Area is highly efficient and convenient. He expressed the hope that Hong Kong can strengthen co-operation with Vietnam on all fronts to seize the huge opportunities brought about by this national development initiative. He also provided an update on the latest development of innovation and technology as well as financial services in Hong Kong.
In the afternoon, Mr Chan visited the headquarters of a Hong Kong enterprise and its projects in the city.
He also paid a courtesy call on the Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Ho Chi Minh City, Mr Wu Jun, to thank him for supporting the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in forging co-operation with ASEAN.
Addressing the HKTDC’s gala dinner this evening, Mr Chan stressed that with its strong professional services from financial services and cross-border logistics to creative design, Hong Kong can help Vietnam enterprises expand their businesses in the markets of the Mainland and the Asian region.
He also underlined Hong Kong’s commitment in promoting the development of art, culture and creative industries.
He said that as trade and economic activities between Hong Kong and Vietnam continue to grow, he hoped that the two places, both meeting points of the East and the West, can forge stronger co-operation in different areas, such as art, culture and tourism.
Tomorrow (September 21), Mr Chan will continue his visit to meet representatives of the Vietnamese business sector. He will return to Hong Kong in the afternoon.
