The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority: The Hong Kong Monetary Authority published today (February 21) the credit card lending survey results for the fourth quarter of 2019. &n… read more
The Census and Statistics Department announced today (February 21) the commencement of the Survey of Innovation Activities for the reference year of 2019. The survey aims to collect information on innovation activities in … read more
The Labour and Welfare Bureau (LWB) today (February 21) announced that, in light of the extended special work arrangements for government employees up to March 1, persons intending to apply for Registration Cards for People with Disabilities can continue to download the application forms from the LWB’s website (www.lwb.gov.hk/en/servicedesk/forms). Duly completed application forms with the required documents can be submitted via the LWB’s website by e-submission, or posted to the Central Registry for Rehabilitation, Labour and Welfare Bureau, 11/F, West Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar.
Enquiries can be sent by email to the LWB (enquiry@lwb.gov.hk). read more
The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) today (February 21) released the latest grading of water quality for four gazetted beaches that are open all year round for swimming (see Note).
Four beaches were rated as Good (Grade 1).
Grade 1 beaches are:
Clear Water Bay Second Beach
Deep Water Bay Beach
Golden Beach
Silverstrand Beach
Under the present grading system, beaches are classified into four grades, namely Good (Grade 1), Fair (Grade 2), Poor (Grade 3) and Very Poor (Grade 4), according to the level of E. coli in the water. Grades are calculated on the basis of the geometric mean of the E. coli counts on the five most recent sampling occasions.
A summary of beach grades is published weekly before the weekend. The latest beach grades based on the most current data may be obtained from the EPD’s website on Beach Water Quality (www.epd.gov.hk/epd/beach) or the beach hotline, 2511 6666.
Note: To tie in with the response level under the “Preparedness and Response Plan for Novel Infectious Disease of Public Health Significance” having been raised to the Emergency Response Level and to encourage people to avoid gathering, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced that all beaches will continue to be temporarily closed until further notice. read more
The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Friday, February 21, 2020 is 107.7 (up 0.1 against yesterday’s index). read more