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     The Transport Department (TD) today (June 8) said that, to facilitate the holding of a football match at the Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP) on the evening of June 10, special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented to provide convenience for spectators to travel to and from the KTSP. As the traffic in the vicinity of the KTSP is expected to be heavy, spectators should opt for public transport and avoid driving.

     The TD has co-ordinated with public transport operators to strengthen their services during the dispersal period. The MTR will enhance the interval between trains of the Tuen Ma Line. Franchised bus companies will provide a total of 10 special bus routes at the Sung Wong Toi Road Pick-up/Drop-off Area (PUDOA) to major districts across the territory.

     In addition, relevant Government bureaux/departments and the KTSP Limited have reviewed the public transport arrangement of Sung Wong Toi Road PUDOA, and will open the Kai Tak Stadium Taxi PUDOA (G/F outside Gate H). For Sung Wong Toi Road PUDOA, it will remain open for taxi drop-off during admission period, and will be suspended for taxi pick-up/drop-off during the dispersal period. The taxi pick-up/drop-off arrangements in the vicinity of the KTSP during the event are set out below:
 

Location	Admission period	Dispersal period
Kai Tak Stadium Taxi PUDOA	Open for taxi pick-up and drop-off
Sung Wong Toi Road PUDOA	Taxi drop-off only (from 4pm to 8pm)	No taxi pick-up/drop-off, for special bus routes only
Kai Tak Arena Taxi Drop-off Area	Taxi drop-off only (from 4pm to 8pm)	No taxi pick-up/drop-off

     Relevant bureaux/departments and the KTSP Limited have arranged site visit and meeting with and issued letters to the taxi trade to facilitate its familiarisation of the new arrangements and routes concerned. Additional signage will also be put up on site for identification. During dispersal, the expected waiting time will be longer amid an outflux of spectators and passengers’ patience is appreciated.

     Spectators are advised to take heed of the real-time information via the on-site broadcast and the “Easy Leave” platform (easyleave.police.gov.hk) as well as the latest traffic news through the TD’s website (www.td.gov.hk), the “HKeMobility” mobile application and radio and television broadcasts. read more

     Following are the remarks by the Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Miss Alice Mak, at a media session after attending a radio programme today (June 8): Reporter: Can you briefly recap in English how legalising the b… read more

     â€‹The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui, will depart for a visit to the United Kingdom and Norway today (June 8) to meet government financial officials as well as representatives from t… read more

     The Government’s doubling of the enrolment ceiling for non-local students at government-funded post-secondary institutions to 40 per cent from the 2024-25 academic year is aiding the city’s push to become an international educational hub. The Secretary-General of the University Grants Committee, Professor James Tang, believes that such a move helps local students in appreciating and understanding diverse cultures while attracting talent to Hong Kong.

     News.gov.hk spoke to three non-local students to learn about their reasons for choosing to study in Hong Kong and their experiences in doing so. Meanwhile, Professor Tang outlined various measures being taken to support the development of post-secondary education.

     The story is available at www.news.gov.hk/eng/feature from today (June 8) in text and video format. read more

     â€‹Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion at Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) Mr Charles Ng will commence his duty visit to Canada from June 8 to 14 to deepen economic ties with Canadian investors and businesses.
      
     “Hong Kong and Canada have long shared a strong and mutually beneficial investment relationship. In 2023, Canada ranked eighth among the major sources of inward direct investment into Hong Kong, contributing over US$34 billion. At the same time, Hong Kong made outward direct investment of around US$10 billion to Canada, reflecting the deep economic ties and two-way confidence between our markets,” Mr Ng said. “Hong Kong will continue to play its unique role as both a ‘super connector’ and a value creator, bridging traditional and emerging markets and unlocking new opportunities for Canadian businesses.”
      
     During his visit to Waterloo, Toronto and Montreal, Mr Ng will meet with investors, family offices, multinationals, Canadian start-ups, academia and business leaders to explore new opportunities for collaboration and showcase Hong Kong’s unique advantages as a launchpad for Asian expansion. Key discussions will focus on leveraging the city’s strategic gateway position to Mainland China and its business-friendly environment for scaling operations.
      
     Mr Ng will host exclusive roundtables for entrepreneurs and Canada-Hong Kong ecosystem partners to highlight Hong Kong’s strengths in wealth management and cross-border investment solutions. He will also participate in networking events to promote Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK Festival 2025, inviting Canadian investors and entrepreneurs to visit Hong Kong November 3 to 7, engage with Asia’s dynamic markets, and experience the opportunities Hong Kong offers firsthand.
      
     Hong Kong and Canada have established longstanding and strong ties across trade, investment, tourism, and cultural exchanges. This relationship was further strengthened by the Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement, which came into effect in September 2016, providing Canadian and Hong Kong investors with a transparent and secure environment to foster cross-border investment. In 2023, Canada ranked as Hong Kong’s ninth largest services trading partner, with bilateral trade growing at an average annual rate of 2.2 per cent from 2019 to 2023.

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