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     The fourth Asia+ Festival will present the concert “Guitar Duo Recital by Assad Brothers” on October 30. Being leading figures in the classical guitar world for over half a century, this Hong Kong performance is part of the Brazilian Assad Brothers’ farewell tour of their 60-year musical partnership. Local guzheng virtuoso Wan Xing will join the duo, offering a musical exchange that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries.
 
     The Assad brothers, Sérgio and Odair, have been acclaimed for their virtuosity and telepathic unity. Their music fuses Brazilian folk, Latin, jazz, and classical elements, earning them multiple Latin Grammy Awards over the years. The concert will bring together much-loved works from the duo’s repertoire, including mesmerising tango music by Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla, Brazilian-flavoured works by Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos, and original compositions by Sérgio Assad, alongside Brazilian musical treasures rarely heard in Hong Kong. To mark the China-Brazil Year of Culture, Wan will also share the stage for a piece inspired by the folkloric legend of Mulan, in which the oriental resonance of guzheng intertwines with the Latin flair of guitar, crafting an exquisite melody that bridges East and West.
 
     The concert “Guitar Duo Recital by Assad Brothers” will be held at 8pm on October 30 at the Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall. Tickets priced at $200, $300 and $420 are available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288 or use the mobile ticketing app URBTIX.
 
     Fringe activities including a pre-concert talk and guitar masterclasses are also available. For details, please refer to www.asiaplus.gov.hk/2026/en/assad-brothers.
 
     Presented by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the Asia+ Festival is held annually from September to November. Themed “Traditions Recast”, this year’s festival brings together over 30 countries and regions, and presents more than 100 performances and related activities, showcasing the artistic essence of Asia and countries and regions along the Belt and Road. For programme enquiries and ticketing concessions, please call 2370 1044 or visit www.asiaplus.gov.hk.

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     The Labour Department (LD) today (October 23) announced the imposition of an administrative sanction on Hong Kong-Shenzhen Vehicle Services Limited. With immediate effect, the LD has terminated the processing of an application for i… read more

     The Government announced today (October 23) that the Chief Executive has appointed Mr Mohan Tarachand Bharwaney, a former Judge of the Court of First Instance of the High Court, as a Chairman of the Market Misconduct Tribu… read more

     The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) today (October 23) announced an adjustment to the auto-LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) ceiling prices for dedicated LPG filling stations from November 1 to November 30, 2026, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contracts for dedicated LPG filling stations.

     A department spokesman said that the adjustment on November 1, 2026, would reflect the movement of the LPG international price in October 2026. The adjusted auto-LPG ceiling prices for dedicated LPG filling stations would range from $4.19 to $5.13 per litre, amounting to an increase of $0.28 to $0.29 per litre.

     The spokesman said that the auto-LPG ceiling prices were adjusted according to a pricing formula specified in the contracts. The formula comprises two elements – the LPG international price and the LPG operating price. The LPG international price refers to the LPG international price of the preceding month. The LPG operating price is adjusted on February 1 and June 1 annually according to the average movement of the Composite Consumer Price Index and the Nominal Wage Index.

     The auto-LPG ceiling prices for respective dedicated LPG filling stations in November 2026 are as follows:
 

Location of Dedicated LPG Filling Station	Auto-LPG Ceiling Price in November 2026 (HK$/litre)	Auto-LPG Ceiling Price in October 2026 (HK$/litre)
Kwai On Road, Kwai Chung	4.19	3.90
Sham Mong Road, Mei Foo	4.25	3.97
Wai Lok Street, Kwun Tong	4.31	4.02
Cheung Yip Street, Kowloon Bay	4.35	4.07
Ngo Cheung Road, West Kowloon	4.36	4.08
Yuen Chau Tsai, Tai Po	4.42	4.13
Tak Yip Street, Yuen Long	4.53	4.25
Hang Yiu Street, Ma On Shan	4.56	4.27
Marsh Road, Wan Chai	4.57	4.28
Fung Mat Road, Sheung Wan	4.59	4.30
Yip Wong Road, Tuen Mun	4.69	4.40
Fung Yip Street, Chai Wan	5.13	4.84

     The spokesman said that the details of the LPG international price and the auto-LPG ceiling price for each dedicated LPG filling station had been uploaded to the EMSD website (www.emsd.gov.hk) and posted at dedicated LPG filling stations to enable the trades to monitor the price adjustment.

     Details of the pricing adjustment mechanism for dedicated LPG filling stations can also be viewed under the “What’s New” section of the department website at www.emsd.gov.hk/en/what_s_new/current/index.html. read more

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced today (October 23) that 30 public swimming pools under its management (see Annex) will open for public use between November 1, 2026, and March 31, 2027.    &n… read more