Postal services to Georgia return to normal
​Hongkong Post announced today (March 28) that, as advised by the postal administration of Georgia, mail delivery services previously impacted by severe weather have returned to normal. read more
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“Population and Household Statistics Analysed by District Council District 2024” published
The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) published today (March 28) the report "Population and Household Statistics Analysed by District Council District 2024". The report provides infor… read more
Housing Authority sets rents for new public rental housing estate
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Housing Authority: Rents for three non-standard blocks of Choi Shek Estate, Sheung Shui, a new public rental housing (PRH) estate under the Hong Kong Housing Authority… read more
Hongkong Post to issue “2024 Prestige Annual Stamp Album” and “2024 Annual Stamp Pack” (with photo)
​Hongkong Post announced today (March 28) that the “2024 Prestige Annual Stamp Album” (Ordinary Version) and the “2024 Annual Stamp Pack” will be released for sale at all 37 philatelic offices on March 31 (Monday) and at Hongkong Post’s online shopping mall “ShopThruPost” (shopthrupost.hongkongpost.hk) from 8am on the same day. The “2024 Prestige Annual Stamp Album” (Deluxe Version) will be put on sale at “ShopThruPost” on the same day.
The stamp issues released by Hongkong Post in 2024 encompassed a variety of themes, ranging from local culture and sporting events to historical architecture and classical work. The rich variety of interesting topics, each demonstrating the ingenuity of the designers and having great significance, has captured the attention of both stamp collectors and the general public alike.
The “2024 Prestige Annual Stamp Album” is a collectible with exquisite designs and of great commemorative value. The “2024 Prestige Annual Stamp Album” (Ordinary Version), priced at $898, contains a complete collection of special/commemorative stamps, stamp sheetlets and souvenir sheets issued by Hongkong Post in 2024, while the Deluxe Version, priced at $998, additionally comes with a certificate signed by the Postmaster General and a unique serial number. The “2024 Annual Stamp Pack”, priced at $328, contains all special stamps (except stamp sheetlets and souvenir sheets) issued by Hongkong Post during the year.
By browsing through the album and stamp pack, stamp enthusiasts can recall the diversified stamp topics in the past year, which are eye-pleasing items for true philatelists to enjoy at leisure.
Information about the “2024 Prestige Annual Stamp Album” and the “2024 Annual Stamp Pack” is available on the Hongkong Post Stamps website (stamps.hongkongpost.hk).
Company and its director fined $50,000 for contravening Employment Ordinance
GeneHarbor (Hong Kong) Biotechnologies Limited and its director were prosecuted by the Labour Department (LD) for violating the requirements under the Employment Ordinance (EO). The company and its director pleaded guilty at the Shatin Magistrates’ Courts today (March 28) and were fined a total sum of $50,000.
The company wilfully and without reasonable excuse contravened the requirements of the EO, failing to pay four employees’ wages within seven days after the expiry of the wage periods, totalling about $312,000. The director concerned was prosecuted and convicted for his consent, connivance or neglect in the above offences.
“The ruling will disseminate a strong message to all employers, directors and responsible officers of companies that they have to pay wages to employees within the statutory time limit stipulated in the EO,” a spokesman for the LD said.
“The LD will not tolerate these offences and will spare no effort in enforcing the law and safeguarding employees’ statutory rights,” the spokesman added. read more