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Hong Kong Customs steps up enforcement action against counterfeit goods activities with approach of Labour Day Golden Week of Mainland (with photo)

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     Hong Kong Customs yesterday (April 24) conducted a special operation in Mong Kok to combat the sale of counterfeit goods and seized about 4 900 items of suspected counterfeit goods with an estimated market value of about $2.1 million.
      
     Customs earlier conducted patrols and discovered some fixed-pitch hawker stalls...Read More »


Senior appointment (with photos)

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     The Government announced today (April 25) that Mr Kevin Choi, Private Secretary to the Chief Executive, will take up the post of Permanent Secretary, Chief Executive's Office on May 14, 2024, when Mr Daniel Cheng Chung-wai commences his pre-retirement leave on the same day.
 
     Commenting on the...Read More »


14 building plans approved in February

     The Buildings Department approved 14 building plans in February, with five on Hong Kong Island, four in Kowloon and five in the New Territories.

     Of the approved plans, nine were for apartment and apartment/commercial developments, two were for commercial developments, and three were for community services developments.

     In the same month, consent...Read More »


Tai Kok Tsui Swimming Pool reopened

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     Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (April 25) that Tai Kok Tsui Swimming Pool in Yau Tsim Mong District, closed earlier on...Read More »


Effective Exchange Rate Index

     The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Thursday, April 25, 2024 is 106.2 (up 0.1 against yesterday's index).

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