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     The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui, today (June 2) expressed his heartfelt condolences over the passing of Mr Paul Chow.
 
     Mr Hui said, “Mr Chow was a dedicated servant to the community. In particular, during his tenure as the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), he was committed to enhancing the strengths of the HKEX, making Hong Kong one of the global premier financial and investment centres. Having been appointed to the Advisory Committee of the Securities and Futures Commission, he also made significant contributions to the development of Hong Kong’s financial sector.
 
     “During the time when I worked at the HKEX, I had the privilege of witnessing Mr Chow’s outstanding and pragmatic leadership and management skills, which are still beneficial to me today. I will always miss him and am extending my deepest condolences to his family.” read more

     The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, today (June 2) expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Mr Paul Chow.        "Mr Chow served as the Chief Executive of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong as well a… read more

     Two red tides were sighted during the past week, the Inter-departmental Red Tide Working Group reported today (June 2).

     On May 30, staff of the Environmental Protection Department spotted the first red tide at Deep Water Bay Beach, Hong Kong Island. On May 31, staff of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department spotted another red tide at Repulse Bay Beach, Hong Kong Island. Both red tides persist and no associated fish deaths have been reported as of today.

     A spokesman for the working group said, “Both red tides were formed by Phaeocystis globosa, which is commonly found in Hong Kong waters. According to literature overseas, the algal species can produce foam that may affect fish.”

     The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) urged mariculturists at Lo Tik Wan, Sok Kwu Wan, Cheung Sha Wan and Po Toi fish culture zones to monitor the situation closely and increase aeration where necessary.

     Red tide is a natural phenomenon. The AFCD’s proactive phytoplankton monitoring programme will continue to monitor red tide occurrences to minimise the impact on the mariculture industry and the public. read more

     The weather of Hong Kong was drier than usual in May 2023. The monthly rainfall was 182.8 millimetres, about 37 per cent below the normal of 290.6 millimetres in May. The accumulated rainfall recorded in the first five months of the… read more

     The Land Registry today (June 2) released its statistics for May 2023. Land registration ——————- * The number of sale and purchase agreements for all building units received for registration in May was 5,284 (-8.2 p… read more