21-07-2025 Emergency relief fund for farmers affected by Typhoon Wipha (NEW) 21-07-2025 Fast Charger Incentive Scheme to launch and begin accepting applications on 25 July 2025 (NEW) 18-07-2025 Food and Drugs (Composition and Labelling) (Amendment) Regulation 2025 gazetted (NEW) 18-07-2025 Human Reproductive Technology (Licensing) (Amendment) Regulation 2025 and Human Reproductive Technology Ordinance (Amendment of Schedule 2) Notice 2025 gazetted (NEW) 18-07-2025 United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2025 gazetted (NEW) 18-07-2025 United Nations Sanctions (Libya) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2025 gazetted (NEW) 18-07-2025 Public Health and Municipal Services (Fees) (Amendment) Regulation 2025 gazetted (NEW) 17-07-2025 Parts relating to firearm marking requirements in Firearms and Ammunition (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 and Firearms and Ammunition (Marking of Firearms) Regulation to come into effect on 25 July 2025 (NEW) 17-07-2025 Legislative amendments on low-altitude economy development to take effect on 18 July 2025 (NEW) 16-07-2025 Legislative amendments on mandatory installation of Journey Recording Systems and provision of electronic payment means on taxis to be gazetted on 18 July 2025 (NEW) 16-07-2025 Postal services to Panama (Rep.) return to normal (NEW) 15-07-2025 LegCo Secretariat releases Policy Pulse on "Strategies and edges of Hong Kong in hydrogen development" 15-07-2025 LegCo to consider Gas Safety (Amendment) Bill 2025 15-07-2025 Postal services to Slovakia return to normal 14-07-2025 Private Columbaria Licensing Board to accept new applications for exemption from eligible "pre-cut-off columbaria" starting from 1 September 14-07-2025 Public forum on proposed guidelines on election-related activities in respect of Legislative Council Election to be held on 18 July 14-07-2025 2025 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area High-Value Intellectual Property Portfolio Competition Speaking Tour cum Training Session (to be conducted online on 22 July 2025) 14-07-2025 Transport Department issues first official Taxi Fleet Licence 13-07-2025 57th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open 14 to 17 July 11-07-2025 Construction Industry Security of Payment Rules gazetted 11-07-2025 Postal services to certain areas in France return to normal 11-07-2025 Gazettal of banking amendment rules to implement Basel cryptoassets standard 11-07-2025 Import and Export (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 gazetted 11-07-2025 Gazettal of two pieces of subsidiary legislation under Copyright Ordinance 11-07-2025 Rates and Government rent due 31 July 09-07-2025 Anti-Scam Consumer Protection Charter 3.0 09-07-2025 Subsidiary legislation related to updating of technical details of dangerous goods to be gazetted on 9 July 2025 09-07-2025 Government revises traffic-related fees and fixed penalties 09-07-2025 2025 Maker in China SME Innovation and Entrepreneurship Global Contest - Hong Kong Chapter opens for enrolment 08-07-2025 Legislative Council (Powers and Privileges) (Amendment) Bill 2025 gazetted 07-07-2025 Government launches Subsidy Scheme to Extend 5G Coverage in Rural and Remote Areas 07-07-2025 Marine fish culture licences and deep sea cages in Mirs Bay (South) new fish culture zone open for applications 06-07-2025 Halal certification boosts HK tourism 04-07-2025 2025 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area High-Value Intellectual Property Portfolio Competition is now open for application 03-07-2025 [HKTISC IP Training] Strategy for Patent Protection & Commercialisation in the Medical Sector (22 July 2025) 02-07-2025 Policy announcement of Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles 30-06-2025 Ferry service adjustments on 3 July and 7 July 2025 30-06-2025 CAD reminds public of establishment of temporary restricted flying zones 30-06-2025 Government invites proposals for operation of pilot scheme on sports dispute resolution 30-06-2025 New requirement for application for or revalidation of local certificates of competency fully implemented on 30 June 2025 30-06-2025 Marine Department launches Green Maritime Fuel Bunkering Incentive Scheme to encourage relevant development 30-06-2025 LegCo to consider Import and Export (Amendment) Bill 2025 30-06-2025 Seventh batch of Arts Development Fund for Persons with Disabilities open for applications 30-06-2025 Labour Department to hold webinar on abolition of MPF offsetting arrangement 29-06-2025 56th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open 30 June to 3 July 27-06-2025 Official Taxi Fleet Licences to be issued in July to offer quality taxi services to public 27-06-2025 HKSAR Government sets up Hong Kong Cross-boundary Public Services self-service kiosk and "iAM Smart" self-registration kiosk in Jiangmen 27-06-2025 LegCo Secretariat releases Policy Pulse on "Building an international education hub" 27-06-2025 InvestHK hosts inaugural Low Altitude Economy Forum - government, industry, academia and research join forces to drive development of Hong Kong's low-altitude innovation ecosystem 27-06-2025 Cases of making ex gratia payments from Protection of Wages on Insolvency Fund gazetted 27-06-2025 Food Adulteration (Metallic Contamination) (Amendment) Regulation 2025 gazetted 27-06-2025 Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Ordinance to come into effect on 1 January 2026 26-06-2025 DH holds first briefing session for industry on regulatory regime for clinics and small practice clinics 26-06-2025 HKMA and AIIB partner to support emerging Asia venture capital 26-06-2025 E&M I&T Day 2025 held 26-06-2025 DH announces timetable for establishing CMPR and roadmap towards phased implementation of "primary evaluation" 26-06-2025 New round of activities under "Smart Silver" ICT Outreach Programme for Elders to promote digital inclusion 26-06-2025 Second policy statement on development of digital assets issued to scale Hong Kong to new heights of global digital asset leadership 25-06-2025 Government welcomes passage of Trade Unions (Amendment) Bill 2025 25-06-2025 Cybersecurity Service Providers Connect Programme briefing webinar for service providers held 25-06-2025 Mainland-Hong Kong Green Energy Matchmaking Event promotes development of green maritime fuel supply chain 25-06-2025 Hong Kong's innovation and technology sector to benefit from Mainland's expedited patent pre-examination service starting 30 June 2025 25-06-2025 Immigration Department to revise fees 25-06-2025 Government welcomes passage of Post Secondary Colleges (Amendment) Bill 2025 25-06-2025 Extension of e-Channel service to holders of People's Republic of China electronic passport 25-06-2025 Occupational therapists and physiotherapists participating in primary healthcare programmes must be enlisted in Primary Care Directory and join eHealth from 2 July 2025 25-06-2025 Adjustment in ceiling prices for dedicated LPG filling stations in July 2025 24-06-2025 Launching Ceremony for Energy Saving Charter 2025 and 4T Charter held 24-06-2025 Labour Department to hold courses and public talks on prevention of heat stroke at work and occupational health 23-06-2025 Guangdong and Hong Kong jointly promote Modular Integrated Construction development 23-06-2025 LegCo to consider Trade Unions (Amendment) Bill 2025 23-06-2025 Taxi fleet thematic job fair to offer one-stop platform to recruit fleet drivers 23-06-2025 HKMA and HKAB launch "Smart Seniors Anti-Scam Ambassador Programme" 23-06-2025 Over 700 job vacancies to be offered at Talent-Wise Inclusive Job Fair 23-06-2025 Public consultation on enhancing regulation of licensed money lenders launched 23-06-2025 Judiciary rolls out integrated Court Case Management System for civil appeal cases in High Court 23-06-2025 Projects jointly funded by Guangdong-Hong Kong and Shenzhen-Hong Kong under Mainland-Hong Kong Technology Cooperation Funding Scheme open for application 23-06-2025 Hong Kong Customs introduces E-form Submission for Passenger Information (Currency and Bearer Negotiable Instruments) 20-06-2025 AI Marketing Magic: Transform Ideas into Visual Masterpieces (31 July 2025) (Online Course) (in Chinese only) 20-06-2025 Webinar on Competition Ordinance (Conducted in Cantonese) (9 July 2025) 20-06-2025 Summer TechEd Fest 2025 (Event) (4 to 5 July 2025) 20-06-2025 HKMA and PBoC launch Payment Connect 20-06-2025 District Cooling Services Ordinance (Amendment of Schedules 1 and 2) Notice 2025 gazetted 20-06-2025 Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (Amendment of Schedules 1 and 2) Order 2025 takes effect upon gazettal 20-06-2025 Betting Duty (Amendment) Bill 2025 gazetted 20-06-2025 Basic Housing Units Bill gazetted 19-06-2025 Postal services to Netherlands subject to delay 18-06-2025 Government welcomes passage of Employment (Amendment) Bill 2025 18-06-2025 Transport Department approves route expansion for autonomous vehicles pilot licence trials in North Lantau 18-06-2025 Buildings Energy Efficiency (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 to be gazetted on 20 June 2025 18-06-2025 Roadmap for ESG Development for Logistics Industry announced to enhance competitiveness 18-06-2025 Suspension of postal services to Iraq 17-06-2025 Suspension of postal services to Iran 17-06-2025 Hong Kong ranks among world's top three most competitive economies in World Competitiveness Yearbook 2025 17-06-2025 Enhancement measures implemented to safeguard employment priority for local workers under Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme 17-06-2025 "SME ReachOut" FUND X Go-Global Strategies Webinar Series: Decode ASEAN E-Commerce Opportunities with FUND (26 June 2025) 16-06-2025 Seminar on "Creating Business Value through Intellectual Property in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area" (10 July 2025) 16-06-2025 Seminar on Productivity Assessment for Employees with Disabilities under the Statutory Minimum Wage Regime (18 July 2025) 16-06-2025 Suspension of postal services to Israel 16-06-2025 Government launches public consultation for 2025 Policy Address 15-06-2025 HKPF launches Traffic Fixed Penalty Notices Digitalisation 15-06-2025 InvestHK promotes Hong Kong's biotech edge at BIO International Convention 2025 15-06-2025 55th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open 16 to 19 June 14-06-2025 Motorists should heed special traffic arrangements during smart motorway operational test at Ting Kau Bridge southbound at noon on 21 June 13-06-2025 SFST made positive progress with signing of CDTA with Norway during his visit 13-06-2025 LegCo to consider Employment (Amendment) Bill 2025 13-06-2025 Occupational safety and health courses open for applications 11-06-2025 Government welcomes passage of Housing (Amendment) Bill 2025 11-06-2025 Air Passenger Departure Tax Ordinance (Amendment of Second Schedule) Order 2025 to be gazetted on 13 June 2025 10-06-2025 Resumption of postal services to certain areas in France 09-06-2025 LegCo to consider Housing (Amendment) Bill 2025 09-06-2025 Women Empowerment Fund invites 2025-26 first-round applications 09-06-2025 Seminar on “Cost Effective Guide for SMEs: Improving SEO Performance with AI (27 June 2025) 09-06-2025 Seminar on “Seizing New Opportunities of Hong Kong's Silver Economy” (25 June 2025) 09-06-2025 TecONE Webinar: How to transform Intellectual Property into Market and Brand highlights? (18 June 2025) (in Chinese only) 09-06-2025 SME ReachOut : FUND Tech Go (Outreach Events) (17 to 20 June 2025) 09-06-2025 Seminar on “Exploring the Potential of Emerging Markets from the Trade War” (16 June 2025) 09-06-2025 Postal services to Morocco return to normal 09-06-2025 BugHunting Campaign 2025 opens for applications 08-06-2025 Special traffic and transport arrangements for football match at Kai Tak Sports Park on 10 June and enhanced taxi pick-up/drop-off during dispersal 06-06-2025 Postal services to Romania return to normal 06-06-2025 Stablecoins Ordinance to commence operation on 1 August 2025 06-06-2025 Gazettal of Notices for introduction of additional microchip formats for dog identification 06-06-2025 Over 1 800 quality job vacancies to be offered at Career Connect Job Fair 06-06-2025 MPF 2.0: Innovative Financial and HR Strategies for SMEs (InnoPreneur Network’s Event) (10 June 2025) 04-06-2025 HKSAR Government's Institutional Green Bonds and Infrastructure Bonds Offering 04-06-2025 Government welcomes passage of Banking (Amendment) Bill 2025 04-06-2025 Postal services to Greece return to normal 03-06-2025 [HKTISC IP Training] Practical Tips for Patent Protection in Technological Companies: 10 Do's and Don'ts (Webinar) (17 June 2025) 03-06-2025 PCPD + HKPC Data Security Training Series for SMEs - Seminar on "Understanding Data Security and Privacy Risks Related to AI for SMEs" (13 June 2025) 02-06-2025 Occupational safety and health training courses open for applications 01-06-2025 Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme invites new round of applications 01-06-2025 54th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open 2 to 5 June 31-05-2025 Substantial reduction of tolls and implementation of HKeToll mostly smooth at Tai Lam Tunnel 30-05-2025 Signing Ceremony of the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation and Global Forum on International Mediation successfully conclude on 30 May 2025 30-05-2025 Arrangements for admission of professionals of specified skilled trades announced 30-05-2025 LegCo to consider Banking (Amendment) Bill 2025 30-05-2025 Gazettal of Chinese Permanent Cemeteries (Amendment) Rules 2025 30-05-2025 Cases of making ex gratia payments from Protection of Wages on Insolvency Fund gazetted 30-05-2025 Government to further reduce emission allowances of power plants 30-05-2025 Private Columbaria (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 comes into force 29-05-2025 Special traffic arrangements for Tuen Ng Festival 29-05-2025 HKMA and HKUST sign MoU to advance cybersecurity innovation for Hong Kong's financial sector 28-05-2025 Government welcomes passage of Air Passenger Departure Tax (Amendment) Bill 2025 28-05-2025 Legislation for implementing Registered Fire Engineer Scheme submitted to Legislative Council 28-05-2025 Special traffic and transport arrangements in Southern District and Tai Po during Tuen Ng Festival holidays 28-05-2025 Government welcomes passage of Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Minimum Tax for Multinational Enterprise Groups) Bill 2024 28-05-2025 Expanding scope of regulated mercury-added products under Mercury Control Ordinance 28-05-2025 Postal services to Grenada subject to delay 28-05-2025 Resumption of postal services to certain destinations 27-05-2025 Adjustment in ceiling prices for dedicated LPG filling stations 26-05-2025 HKPF and DPO jointly organise 9th Inter-departmental Cyber Security Drill to enhance ability of government departments to counter cyber attacks 26-05-2025 LegCo to consider Air Passenger Departure Tax (Amendment) Bill 2025 26-05-2025 Hong Kong and Maldives enter into tax pact 26-05-2025 EMSD releases latest lift maintenance cost information of private residential and commercial premises 26-05-2025 Labour Department to hold briefing on abolition of MPF offsetting arrangement 25-05-2025 Businesses go global via Hong Kong 25-05-2025 First-year review of New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme reports over 1 200 applications, expected to bring over HK$ 37 Billion to Hong Kong 23-05-2025 The Clue of Workplace Facilitation: Enhancing Employee Engagement and Performance (Online Course) (in Chinese only) (9 July 2025) 23-05-2025 AI New Generation: 30 Minutes to Play with Gen AI Practical Tools (Online Course) (in Chinese only) (17 June 2025) 23-05-2025 Government proposes amendments to update regulations on merchant shipping for compliance with international standards 23-05-2025 Gazettal of amendments to subsidiary legislation relating to intellectual property registration and litigation matters 23-05-2025 Demand notes for Government rent issued 23-05-2025 Gazettal of legal notices for onboarding of Mandatory Provident Fund schemes to eMPF Platform 23-05-2025 Company re-domiciliation opens for application 22-05-2025 HKMA partners with Land Registry to promote opening up of government data via CDI-CDEG linkage 21-05-2025 Government welcomes passage of Stablecoins Bill 21-05-2025 Legislative amendments on air transport of dangerous goods to be gazetted on 23 May 2025 21-05-2025 Legislative amendments on low-altitude economy development to be gazetted on 23 May 2025 20-05-2025 Postal services to Canada subject to delay 19-05-2025 LegCo to consider Private Columbaria (Amendment) Bill 2024 19-05-2025 EEB and GACC sign co-operation agreements on export of meat and dairy products from Hong Kong to Mainland 19-05-2025 CEDB and GACC sign Cooperation Arrangement on Single Window between Mainland and Hong Kong 18-05-2025 53rd round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open 19 to 22 May 16-05-2025 Cybersecurity & Diverse Innovation Symposium 2025 successfully concludes 16-05-2025 Hong Kong's first multi-storey, modernised, and environment-friendly pig farming project to hold briefing session and accept applications 16-05-2025 Protection of the Harbour (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 comes into force 16-05-2025 Postal services to Malta return to normal 16-05-2025 Postal services to Pakistan return to normal 16-05-2025 Revisions of fees under Land Registration Ordinance published 16-05-2025 31 May 2025 deadline for lodging proposals to object to rateable values 14-05-2025 Visa-free access for HKSAR passport holders to Qatar and the UAE/Visa-free period for HKSAR passport holders visiting Oman extended 14-05-2025 Government welcomes passage of Companies (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2024 14-05-2025 New round of Cleaner Production Partnership Programme invites applications 14-05-2025 "iAM Smart" self-registration kiosks set up at "Smart Silver" Digital Inclusion Programme for Elders community-based help desks 13-05-2025 Coin Collection Programme 13-05-2025 The Art & Science of Small Talk (Online Course) (12 June 2025) 13-05-2025 【Digital Academy】AI Ultimate Guide for SMEs (Webinar) (23 May 2025) (in Chinese only) 13-05-2025 AI-Powered Creativity: Transforming the Future of Media and Experiences-Highlighting How AI is Reshaping Industries Like Gaming, Film, Music, and Digital Experiences (Online Course) (21 May 2025) 13-05-2025 Making of subsidiary legislation under Safeguarding National Security Ordinance 12-05-2025 Government launches public consultation on updating Hong Kong Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 12-05-2025 CFS and Department of Food Safety Sampling and Monitoring of State Administration for Market Regulation sign MOU on food safety co-operation 12-05-2025 Update on postal services to Italy 09-05-2025 HKMA launches 2025 Green Fintech Competition 09-05-2025 LegCo to consider the Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong Bill 09-05-2025 Postal services to Panama (Rep.) subject to delay 09-05-2025 United Nations Sanctions (Haiti) (Amendment) Regulation 2025 gazetted 09-05-2025 Revised Control List under Import and Export (Strategic Commodities) Regulations to take effect on 30 May 2025 08-05-2025 [HKTISC IP Training] Navigating International Patent Protection: Challenges, Opportunities, and Tax Incentives (Webinar) (21 May 2025) 08-05-2025 Postal services to Pakistan subject to delay 07-05-2025 Government welcomes passage of Stamp Duty (Amendment) Bill 2025 06-05-2025 Labour Department to hold seminar on Minimum Wage Ordinance 06-05-2025 Postal services to Mauritius return to normal 04-05-2025 Construction Industry Safety Award Scheme enhances awareness of occupational safety and health 04-05-2025 Drone tech brings new opportunities 04-05-2025 52nd round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open 5 to 8 May 02-05-2025 "Caring Employer" Medal accepts application 02-05-2025 Inland Revenue Department issues tax returns for individuals 02-05-2025 Postal services to Mauritius subject to delay 02-05-2025 Fees for excavations in unleased land under Land (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations to be revised 02-05-2025 Testing and Certification Manpower Development Award Scheme 2025-26 opens for applications 01-05-2025 New Statutory Minimum Wage rate of $42.1 per hour takes effect on 1 May 2025 01-05-2025 Abolition of MPF offsetting arrangement comes into effect on 1 May 2025 30-04-2025 Transport Department approves route expansion for pilot autonomous vehicles trial in North Lantau 30-04-2025 Government welcomes passage of Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions) Bill 2025 28-04-2025 HKMA and Cyberport launch second cohort of GenA.I. Sandbox to accelerate AI innovation in financial sector 28-04-2025 HKMA establishes Expert Panel on Project CargoX to support digital trade finance ecosystem 28-04-2025 Hong Kong's Comprehensive Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement with Bahrain in force 28-04-2025 Applications invited for Equal Opportunities (Sexual Orientation) Funding Scheme 28-04-2025 Applications for funding from Elder Academy Development Foundation invited 28-04-2025 Postal services to Belgium subject to delay 28-04-2025 InvestHK unveils application details for Global Fast Track 2025 27-04-2025 Tech fund boosts construction sector 25-04-2025 HKSAR Government sets up Hong Kong Cross-boundary Public Services self-service kiosk and "iAM Smart" self-registration kiosk in Zhongshan 25-04-2025 Cases of making ex gratia payments from Protection of Wages on Insolvency Fund gazetted 25-04-2025 Tobacco Control Legislation (Amendment) Bill 2025 gazetted 25-04-2025 Adjustment in ceiling prices for dedicated LPG filling stations in May 2025 24-04-2025 Legislative proposal to regulate konjac-containing jelly confectionery 24-04-2025 Postal services to Switzerland return to normal 23-04-2025 Online auction of vehicle registration marks to be held from 8 to 12 May 23-04-2025 Postal services to Belgium return to normal 23-04-2025 "HKIRC Cybersec One" Programme (Application accepted all year round 23-04-2025 Cyber Security Staff Awareness Recognition Scheme (Application open until 15 August 2025) 23-04-2025 Cyber Attack and Defence Elite Training cum Tournament 2025 (Registration open until 13 June 2025) (Chinese Only) 22-04-2025 Postal services to Switzerland subject to delay 22-04-2025 Hong Kong ICT Awards 2025 opens for enrolment 20-04-2025 51st round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open 21 to 24 April 17-04-2025 Conference on Simplification of Procedures and Best Practices for E-commerce concludes 17-04-2025 31 May deadline for lodging proposals to object to rateable values 17-04-2025 Housing Authority announces Well Being·Start-Up 2.0 Programme to further support youth entrepreneurship 17-04-2025 Hong Kong updates methodology for compiling greenhouse gas emission inventory and releases emission inventory for 2023 17-04-2025 Trade Unions (Amendment) Bill 2025 gazetted 16-04-2025 Hong Kong/Shanghai Co-operation Open Data Challenge 2025 promotes collaborative development of digital economy in two cities 16-04-2025 Hongkong Post suspends the postal service for items containing goods to the United States 15-04-2025 SFST welcomes London Metal Exchange's approval of first batch of approved warehouses in Hong Kong 15-04-2025 Hong Kong's Comprehensive Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement with Armenia in force 15-04-2025 Digital Policy Office releases Hong Kong Generative Artificial Intelligence Technical and Application Guideline 15-04-2025 LegCo Secretariat releases Policy Pulse on "Laws on safeguarding national security" 15-04-2025 Review of Statutory Minimum Wage rate 15-04-2025 Postal services to Ireland return to normal 14-04-2025 HKMA and Consumer Council jointly launch virtual reality simulation games 14-04-2025 Government and logistics industry to cope with US tariffs through five major strategies 14-04-2025 LegCo to resume Second Reading debate on Appropriation Bill 2025 14-04-2025 World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit explores future of AI and digital technologies 14-04-2025 Postal services to Thailand return to normal 13-04-2025 DPO's Smart Hong Kong Pavilion showcases over 100 achievements in Hong Kong's innovation and technology 13-04-2025 Digital Policy Office strengthens co-operation on digital economy with Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Data 13-04-2025 New hub helps green tech to flourish 11-04-2025 Air Pollution Control (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 comes into operation 11-04-2025 Rates and Government rent due 30 April 2025 11-04-2025 Employment (Amendment) Bill 2025 gazetted 11-04-2025 Seminar "Challenges and Opportunities for E-commerce in 2025: Application of Generative AI and Consideration on Cybersecurity" (28 April 2025) 10-04-2025 HKECIC Introduces Special Enhanced Measures to Support Hong Kong Exporters 10-04-2025 Government steps up support for enterprises in coping with US tariffs 10-04-2025 Sponsors sought for 2025 National Day Fireworks Display 10-04-2025 Postal services to Mainland return to normal 09-04-2025 Report on "Financial Services in the Era of Generative AI: Facilitating Responsible Adoption" 09-04-2025 Online auction of vehicle registration marks to be held from 24 to 28 April 09-04-2025 Postal services to Lebanon return to normal 09-04-2025 Domain of economic activities comprising Manufacturing and New Industrialisation-related Industries and corresponding economic performance announced 08-04-2025 HKMA and banking sector support SMEs from various industries 08-04-2025 Business of Innovation and Technology Week in April to showcase Hong Kong's innovation and technology strengths 08-04-2025 Postal services to Morocco subject to delay 08-04-2025 “SME LevelUp Workshop” – Embracing Innovation in E-Commerce Strategies Series: The Power of Cross-Border Livestreaming to New Heights of Success (Webinar) (27 June 2025) 08-04-2025 “SME LevelUp Workshop”– Embracing Innovation in E-Commerce Strategies Series: Douyin Short Video Algorithm Strategy (Webinar) (23 May 2025) 08-04-2025 “SME LevelUp Workshop” – Embracing Innovation in E-Commerce Strategies Series: Xiaohongshu Traffic Code (Webinar) (30 April 2025) 08-04-2025 “SME ReachOut” FUND X Go-Global Strategies Webinar Series: Eyes on the GBA with Your HK Brand (24 April 2025) 06-04-2025 Special traffic and transport arrangements for concert at Kai Tak Sports Park on 8, 9, 11 and 12 April 06-04-2025 50th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open 7 to 10 April 03-04-2025 Gas Safety (Amendment) Bill 2025 gazetted 03-04-2025 Reimbursement of Maternity Leave Pay Scheme Accepting Applications Now 03-04-2025 Postal services to Germany return to normal 03-04-2025 Postal services to Canada return to normal 03-04-2025 Special traffic and transport arrangements for triathlon event in Central and Wan Chai districts from 4 to 6 April 2025 03-04-2025 Extended Designated Application Period for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles announced 02-04-2025 Institutions and permanent offices qualified for interim measure applications announced 02-04-2025 Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025 to be introduced into LegCo 02-04-2025 Update on postal services to Slovakia 02-04-2025 Postal services to Botswana subject to delay 02-04-2025 Inland Revenue Department – 2024-25 Profits Tax Filing 02-04-2025 Inland Revenue Department: Electronic Filing of Employer’s Return - Easy, Secure and Environment-friendly 31-03-2025 Privacy Commissioner’s Office Publishes Checklist on Guidelines for the Use of Generative AI by Employees 31-03-2025 EPD launches Packaging Reduction Charter with over 100 businesses pledging to reduce packaging 31-03-2025 Clansmen Culture Promotion Scheme starts application from 1 April 2025 31-03-2025 Postal services to Slovakia subject to delay 31-03-2025 Postal services to Korea return to normal 31-03-2025 Postal services to Thailand subject to delay 30-03-2025 Game start-ups reach new level 28-03-2025 Special traffic arrangements for Ching Ming Festival 28-03-2025 Postal services to Myanmar subject to delay 28-03-2025 Postal services to Democratic Republic of the Congo subject to delay 28-03-2025 Promotion of Recycling and Proper Disposal of Products (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2025 gazetted on 28 March 2025 28-03-2025 Postal services to Georgia return to normal 28-03-2025 Cases of making ex gratia payments from Protection of Wages on Insolvency Fund gazetted 28-03-2025 Housing (Amendment) Bill 2025 gazetted 28-03-2025 Banking (Amendment) Bill 2025 gazetted 28-03-2025 Gazettal of legal notices for onboarding of Mandatory Provident Fund schemes to eMPF Platform 27-03-2025 Digital Policy Office introduces initiatives to promote cybersecurity in 2025 27-03-2025 Enhanced e-Channel service arrangements for Hong Kong residents 27-03-2025 Postal services to Korea subject to delay 27-03-2025 Resumption of postal services to certain destinations 27-03-2025 ESG One · MeetUp Drinks — "SMEs Leading the Decarbonization Change" (Seminar) (9 April 2025) 27-03-2025 LandsD's 3D Digital Maps achieves territory-wide coverage 27-03-2025 Labour Department to hold webinars on abolition of MPF offsetting arrangement 26-03-2025 HKECIC Announces Increase of Statutory Maximum Indemnity Percentage to 95% Providing Hong Kong Exporters with more Comprehensive Protection 26-03-2025 Postal services to United Kingdom return to normal 26-03-2025 Postal services to Romania subject to delay 26-03-2025 Postal services to Malta subject to delay 26-03-2025 Online auction of vehicle registration marks to be held from 10 to 14 April 2025 25-03-2025 Update on postal services to Italy 25-03-2025 Adjustment in ceiling prices for dedicated LPG filling stations in April 2025 25-03-2025 Labour Department to hold courses and public talks on prevention of heat stroke at work and occupational health 24-03-2025 Webinar on Competition Ordinance (Conducted in English) (25 April 2025) 23-03-2025 49th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open 24 to 27 March 2025 21-03-2025 Special traffic arrangements for Ching Ming Festival 21-03-2025 Postal services to United Kingdom subject to delay 21-03-2025 Electoral Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2025 gazetted 21-03-2025 Over 3 100 quality job vacancies to be offered at Job Fair for Middle-aged and Elderly Employment 21-03-2025 Import and Export (Amendment) Bill 2025 gazetted 21-03-2025 Verification project for Hong Kong e-Legislation accomplished 21-03-2025 Compensation levels for work injuries and occupational diseases to increase from 17 April 2025 21-03-2025 Gazettal of Bankruptcy and Companies Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Ordinance 2023 (Commencement) Notice 2025 20-03-2025 Regulatory sandbox pilot projects officially launched to foster low-altitude economy and innovative industry development 20-03-2025 Labour Department to hold webinar on Employment Ordinance and abolition of MPF offsetting arrangement 20-03-2025 Qualifying standards for environment-friendly commercial vehicles to remain unchanged from April 2025 to March 2026 20-03-2025 Maximum amount of ex gratia payment on severance payment from Protection of Wages on Insolvency Fund to be raised 19-03-2025 Firearms and Ammunition (Amendment) Bill 2025 to be gazetted on 21 March 2025 19-03-2025 Government welcomes passage of Air Pollution Control (Amendment) Bill 2024 19-03-2025 Government to introduce Supplementary Medical Professions (Amendment) Bill 2025 into LegCo 19-03-2025 Exclusive Preview Workshop on AI-Driven Marketing Mastery (11 April 2025) 19-03-2025 Let AI Become Your Marketing Assistant – Boost Work Efficiency and Unleash Creativity (Online Course) (8 April 2025) (in Chinese Only) 19-03-2025 Leadership Mixer on AI for Future Business Models (Course) (24 March 2025) 19-03-2025 T-box Workshop: "Innovating Supply Chains: Automation and Sustainability in the Modern Era" (25 March 2025) (in Chinese only) 19-03-2025 Merchant Shipping (Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships) Bill to be gazetted on 21 March 2025 19-03-2025 Electronic Health Record Sharing System (Amendment) Bill 2025 to be gazetted on 21 March 2025 19-03-2025 LD holds online exhibition on Employment Ordinance and Minimum Wage Ordinance 18-03-2025 Buildings Energy Efficiency (Amendment) Bill 2025 to be gazetted 18-03-2025 Government launches Immigration Facilitation Scheme for Invited Persons 18-03-2025 Postal services to United States return to normal 17-03-2025 LegCo to consider Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Bill 17-03-2025 Postal services to Australia return to normal 17-03-2025 Third Round of Labour Importation Scheme for Transport Sector - Aviation Industry to accept applications from 18 March 2025 14-03-2025 Special traffic arrangements for Ching Ming Festival 14-03-2025 Labour Department to hold occupational health public talks 14-03-2025 Government invites proposals for admission to third InnoHK research cluster 13-03-2025 2025 Award Scheme for Learning Experiences under Qualifications Framework opens for applications 10-03-2025 Postal services to Germany subject to delay 10-03-2025 Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK Festival 2025 converge to celebrate 10 years of scaling innovation for evolving world 10-03-2025 Practical Strategies for SMEs to Protect and Monetize Patents and the Importance of Patent Search (Webinar) (24 March 2025) 10-03-2025 PCPD + HKPC Data Security Training Series for SMEs - Seminar on “Prevention of Cyber Attacks for SMEs” (20 March 2025) 10-03-2025 Seminar on “HKSTP and TCL Knowledge Sharing Series: AI Sensor for Robotics and IoT" (19 March 2025) 10-03-2025 Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK Festival 2025 converge to celebrate 10 years of scaling innovation for evolving world 09-03-2025 Creating disability-inclusive jobs 09-03-2025 48th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open 10 to 13 March 2025 07-03-2025 Government gazettes Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2025 07-03-2025 Postal services to Finland return to normal 06-03-2025 Update on postal services to Australia 05-03-2025 Air Passenger Departure Tax (Amendment) Bill 2025 to be gazetted 05-03-2025 Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions) Bill 2025 to be gazetted 05-03-2025 Rating (Exemption) Order 2025 to be gazetted 05-03-2025 Strategic Public Policy Research Funding Scheme 2025-26 opens for applications 03-03-2025 Post Secondary Colleges (Amendment) Bill 2025 to be gazetted on 7 March 2025 03-03-2025 Taxi fleets to commence service gradually and mark important milestone in taxi trade's development 03-03-2025 SWD invites applications for IT schemes for persons with disabilities 03-03-2025 Postal services to Mauritius return to normal 03-03-2025 Coin Collection Programme 03-03-2025 Occupational safety and health training courses open for applications 01-03-2025 Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme invites new round of applications 28-02-2025 第六屆「香港設計‧授權支援計劃(DLAB)」線上培訓講座 (in Chinese only) 28-02-2025 Hong Kong General Chamber of Small and Medium Business: 2025 “Best SME’s Award”, “Best SME’s Partner Award”, “ESG Leading Enterprise Award” and “Bright Future SME’s Youth Creative Entrepreneurship Award” now open for application (in Chinese only) 28-02-2025 Special traffic and transport arrangements in Chai Wan during Ching Ming Festival 28-02-2025 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Office holds GoGBA Development Day to help enterprises seize opportunities in country's accelerated development of new quality productive forces 28-02-2025 Film Development Fund launches Film Production Grant Scheme for Promoting Chinese Culture 28-02-2025 LegCo Secretariat releases Policy Pulse on "Hong Kong's legal and dispute resolution services" 28-02-2025 Online auction of vehicle registration marks to be held from 20 to 24 March 2025 28-02-2025 Postal services to Mauritius subject to delay 28-02-2025 Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Deductions for Assisted Reproductive Service Expenses) Ordinance 2025 takes effect upon gazettal 28-02-2025 Cases of making ex gratia payments from Protection of Wages on Insolvency Fund gazetted 27-02-2025 Government introduces bill into Legislative Council for implementing title registration system on new land 27-02-2025 Postal services to Georgia subject to delay 27-02-2025 Postal services to Greece subject to delay 26-02-2025 Tax measures proposed in 2025-26 Budget 26-02-2025 Raising the maximum value of properties chargeable to the $100 stamp duty to $4 million 26-02-2025 New application fee and raised visa fee for talent and capital investment admission schemes introduced 26-02-2025 Budget: Accelerating Development through Reform and Innovation 26-02-2025 Budget Speech by the Financial Secretary (12) 26-02-2025 Budget Speech by the Financial Secretary (11) 26-02-2025 Budget Speech by the Financial Secretary (10) 26-02-2025 Budget Speech by the Financial Secretary (9) 26-02-2025 Budget Speech by the Financial Secretary (8) 26-02-2025 Budget Speech by the Financial Secretary (7) 26-02-2025 Budget Speech by the Financial Secretary (6) 26-02-2025 Budget Speech by the Financial Secretary (5) 26-02-2025 Budget Speech by the Financial Secretary (4) 26-02-2025 Budget Speech by the Financial Secretary (3) 26-02-2025 Budget Speech by the Financial Secretary (2) 26-02-2025 Budget Speech by the Financial Secretary (1) 25-02-2025 Adjustment in ceiling prices for dedicated LPG filling stations in March 2025 25-02-2025 Labour Department to hold occupational health public talks 24-02-2025 Financial Secretary to present Budget 24-02-2025 Experience Sharing Seminar on “Strategies for Hong Kong Brands Going GBA 2025” (21 March 2025) 24-02-2025 Seminar on “Mastering Social Marketing and Developing Multi-Channel” (5 March 2025) 24-02-2025 Over 3 700 quality job vacancies to be offered at Navigating New Opportunities Job Fair 24-02-2025 Mandatory use of Child Restraining Device in private cars to come into effect on 1 November 2025 23-02-2025 New road traffic requirements to take effect 1 March 2025 23-02-2025 47th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open 24 to 27 February 21-02-2025 HKSAR Government sets up Hong Kong Cross-boundary Public Services self-service kiosk and "iAM Smart" self-registration kiosk in Dongguan 21-02-2025 United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Regulation 2020 (Amendment) Regulation 2025 gazetted 21-02-2025 Gazettal of legal notices for onboarding of Mandatory Provident Fund schemes to eMPF Platform 20-02-2025 Government welcomes passage of Road Tunnels (Government) (Amendment) Bill 2024 20-02-2025 Postal services to Côte d'Ivoire return to normal 20-02-2025 Labour Department to hold webinar on abolition of MPF offsetting arrangement 19-02-2025 CEPA Forum held on 19 February 2025 19-02-2025 Trade Union Regulatory Regime to be improved 18-02-2025 Government updates Talent List to tie in with development into high value-added and diversified economy 18-02-2025 Minimum Wage Commission delighted by acceptance of recommended new Statutory Minimum Wage rate 18-02-2025 Chief Executive in Council adopts recommendation on Statutory Minimum Wage rate 18-02-2025 Postal services to Finland subject to delay 17-02-2025 LegCo to consider Road Tunnels (Government) (Amendment) Bill 2024 17-02-2025 Harnessing the Power of AI and Machine Learning for Strategic Decision-Making (Online Course) (25 March 2025) 17-02-2025 5 Tips to Supercharge Your Conversations! (Online Course) (13 March 2025) 17-02-2025 "New Productive Forces" Job Fair 2025 (8 March 2025) (in Chinese only) 16-02-2025 Young entrepreneurs revitalise retail 14-02-2025 Toys and Children's Products Safety Ordinance (Amendment of Schedules 1 and 2) Notice 2025 gazetted 14-02-2025 Subsidiary legislation on uncertificated securities market regime gazetted 14-02-2025 The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong Bill gazetted 14-02-2025 Marine Department launches Block Registration Incentive Scheme 13-02-2025 Government and 28 large corporates jointly launch new round of HYAB Scheme on Corporate Summer Internship on the Mainland and Overseas 12-02-2025 Pilot Scheme on Facilitation for Persons Participating in Arbitral Proceedings in Hong Kong to be regularised with refinements 12-02-2025 Orders to amend Dangerous Drugs Ordinance and Control of Chemicals Ordinance to be gazetted on 14 February 2025 and etomidate to become dangerous drug on same date 12-02-2025 Transport Department's special arrangements for licence renewals on Budget Day 12-02-2025 Labour Department to hold occupational health public talks 11-02-2025 Accelerator BootCamp: Funding Strategies for Sustainable Business - Unlocking New opportunities for HK Brands through Cross-Border E-Commerce (Seminar) (26 March 2025) 11-02-2025 Accelerator BootCamp: Funding Strategies for Sustainable Business - Green and SMART Manufacturing Solutions Leading a New Era of Industrialisation (Seminar) (26 February 2025) 11-02-2025 Update on postal services to Italy 11-02-2025 Auction of personalised vehicle registration marks on 11 February 2025 11-02-2025 LD to hold exhibition on Employment Ordinance and Minimum Wage Ordinance 11-02-2025 LD to hold Youth Employment Expo 10-02-2025 Resumption of postal service for items containing goods to the United States 09-02-2025 Digital tools drive SME growth 09-02-2025 46th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open 10 to 13 February 2025 07-02-2025 Postal services to Côte d'Ivoire subject to delay 07-02-2025 HKSAR Government decides to file complaint with World Trade Organization regarding US imposition of additional duty on products of Hong Kong 07-02-2025 Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Ordinance 2023 (Commencement) Notice gazetted 06-02-2025 Suspension of postal service for items containing goods to the United States 06-02-2025 Cross-Agency Steering Group sets 2025 priorities to support growth of sustainable finance in Hong Kong 06-02-2025 Policy on incorporation of mediation clauses in government contracts takes effect on 6 February 2025 05-02-2025 Suspension of postal service for items containing goods to the United States 05-02-2025 Auctions of personalised vehicle registration marks to be held on 22 and 23 February 2025 05-02-2025 First application under New Industrialisation Acceleration Scheme supported by Vetting Committee and number of smart production lines supported under New Industrialisation Funding Scheme exceeding 100 04-02-2025 Postal services to Australia subject to delay 03-02-2025 Special traffic arrangements for Hong Kong Marathon 2025 03-02-2025 Indoor Air Quality Service Provider Trade Fair (14 February 2025) 03-02-2025 Special traffic and transport arrangements for Hong Kong Marathon 2025 01-02-2025 Public invited to vote in Taxi Service Commendation Scheme 2024 01-02-2025 Bay area opportunities abound 28-01-2025 Postal services to United Kingdom return to normal 27-01-2025 Postal services to Ireland subject to delay 27-01-2025 Adjustment in ceiling prices for dedicated LPG filling stations in February 2025 27-01-2025 Labour Department to hold occupational health public talks 26-01-2025 45th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open 27 to 30 January 2025 24-01-2025 Special traffic arrangements during Lunar New Year 24-01-2025 Special traffic and transport arrangements for Lunar New Year's Eve 24-01-2025 Special traffic arrangements on Lok Ma Chau and Shenzhen Bay Boundary Control Point during Lunar New Year period 24-01-2025 Innovation and Technology Venture Fund continues to invest in local start-ups to enrich innovation and technology ecosystem 24-01-2025 Government announces arrangements for Incentive Scheme for Recurrent Exhibitions 2.0 24-01-2025 Home and Youth Affairs Bureau and Youth Development Commission jointly launch new round of HYAB Funding Scheme for Youth Positive Thinking Activities 24-01-2025 Cases of making ex gratia payments from Protection of Wages on Insolvency Fund gazetted 24-01-2025 United Nations Sanctions (Yemen) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2025 gazetted 24-01-2025 Postal services to Greece return to normal 23-01-2025 IMF acknowledges Hong Kong's economic recovery and resilient financial system 23-01-2025 "e-HongKongGuide" 2025 available for free download 23-01-2025 Resumption of postal services to certain destinations 22-01-2025 Home and Youth Affairs Bureau launches HYAB Youth Start-up Internship Programme 2025 22-01-2025 Special traffic arrangements for Victoria Park Lunar New Year Fair 21-01-2025 SWD releases consultancy study report on "Skill and Qualification Requirements of Residential Care Home Staff providing Health and Rehabilitation Services in Hong Kong" 21-01-2025 HKSAR Government welcomes announcement by National Medical Products Administration on arrangement of streamlining approval procedures for HK registered traditional pCms for oral use to be registered on Mainland 21-01-2025 Official launch of direct linkage between Central Moneymarkets Unit of Hong Kong and Central Securities Depository System of Macao 20-01-2025 Government welcomes London Metal Exchange's inclusion of Hong Kong as approved delivery point 20-01-2025 First online auction of vehicle registration marks to be held from 20 to 24 February 2025 20-01-2025 Postal services to United States return to normal 17-01-2025 Essential Skills for Managers of Today and Tomorrow (Online Course) (27 February 2025) 17-01-2025 Empathetic Leadership in Action (Online Course) (18 February 2025) 17-01-2025 【Medical Breakthroughs driven by New Productive Forces】Innovative Experiment Training Platform (Online Course) (13 February 2025) (in Chinese only) 17-01-2025 Import and Export (Strategic Commodities) Regulations (Amendment of Schedule 1) Order 2025 gazetted 17-01-2025 Applications invited for Main Fund of Sir David Trench Fund for Recreation 17-01-2025 Applications invited for operating green minibus routes 16-01-2025 Special traffic arrangements on Hong Kong Island 16-01-2025 Postal services to Ireland return to normal 16-01-2025 Internship and period of assessment arrangement under Dentists Registration Ordinance to take effect from 1 April 2025 16-01-2025 Privacy Commissioner’s Office Launches “Privacy-Friendly Awards 2025” 15-01-2025 Update on postal services to United States 15-01-2025 Government collects views regarding Innovation and Technology Industry-Oriented Fund 14-01-2025 Immigration Department further promotes electronic services for visa applications 14-01-2025 Temporary traffic and transport arrangements on Tai Hom Road from early hours of 19 January 2025 to facilitate footbridge erection works 14-01-2025 Gulf Cooperation Council Chapter of Asian Financial Forum successfully held to explore further bilateral co-operation 14-01-2025 Film Development Fund launches Film Production Financing Scheme 2.0 14-01-2025 Visa-on-arrival access to Saudi Arabia for HKSAR passport holders and extension of visa-free period for nationals of Saudi Arabia visiting Hong Kong 13-01-2025 Asian Financial Forum gathers global financial and business leaders to discuss new engines for growth 13-01-2025 New measures to deepen financial co-operation between Hong Kong and the Mainland 13-01-2025 Postal services to Belgium subject to delay 13-01-2025 Postal services to Spain return to normal 12-01-2025 44th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open 13 to 16 January 2025 10-01-2025 Rates and Government rent due 28 January 2025 09-01-2025 Arrangement for the collection and recycling of waste plastics 09-01-2025 Postal services to Mainland subject to delay 09-01-2025 Labour Department to hold occupational health public talks 09-01-2025 People's Bank of China will issue Renminbi Bills through Central Moneymarkets Unit of Hong Kong Monetary Authority 08-01-2025 HKMA launches Supervisory Incubator to foster responsible adoption of distributed ledger technology 08-01-2025 Government welcomes passage of Companies (Amendment) Bill 2024 07-01-2025 Postal services to Bosnia and Herzegovina return to normal 07-01-2025 Government announces details of enhancement measures for New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme 06-01-2025 Regular quotas for Hong Kong cross-boundary non-commercial private cars using HZMB to Macao open for application 06-01-2025 "Exploring Immersive Art and Story Experiences in XR" Workshop (18 February 2025) 06-01-2025 "Creating Value from Data in the Era of WEB3.0 and AI" Workshop (22 January 2025) 06-01-2025 Get Hong Kong ready for a Professional Hub on Smart Procurement and Fulfillment - Procure-tech Workshop (21 January 2025) (in Chinese only) 06-01-2025 "Enhancing Content Quality with AI" Workshop (14 January 2025) 06-01-2025 T-box Workshop: “Future Trends in Branding: How AI and Intellectual Property Strategies Can Drive Brand Growth” (Webinar) (22 January 2025) (in Chinese only) 02-01-2025 Postal services to St Vincent and the Grenadines return to normal 02-01-2025 Number of applications of Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be processed increased on 2 January 2025 31-12-2024 Development Bureau invites market to submit expression of interest regarding pilot areas of large-scale land disposal in Northern Metropolis 31-12-2024 Development Bureau launches consultation on proposals to amend Buildings Ordinance 30-12-2024 Guangdong/Hong Kong Expert Group on Protection of Intellectual Property Rights continues to take forward co-operation projects 30-12-2024 DH publishes Hong Kong Chinese Materia Medica Standards Volume 11 30-12-2024 Government releases Development Blueprint for Hong Kong's Tourism Industry 2.0 30-12-2024 Preparatory work for World Intellectual Property Organization Technology and Innovation Support Centre in Hong Kong commences 30-12-2024 Dentists participating in primary healthcare programmes must be enlisted in Primary Care Directory and join eHealth from 2 January 2025 30-12-2024 OFCA and telecommunications industry join hands in launching new voice alert service to help public guard against suspicious calls 30-12-2024 Preservatives in Food (Amendment) Regulation 2024 commences on 30 December 2024 30-12-2024 Enhanced vehicle licence and simplified application documents implemented 30-12-2024 Composite Restricted Foods Permit to open for applications on 1 January 2025 29-12-2024 43rd round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open 30 December 2024 to 2 January 2025 28-12-2024 TD launches International Driving Permit Self-service Kiosks to provide convenient application and same-day collection 28-12-2024 DoJ updates contents of bilingual version of "Annotations of the Hong Kong National Security Law and Sedition Offences in the Crimes Ordinance" and publishes "Proceedings for the National Security Legal Forum 'Looking Back and Ahead, New Dawn for Developm 27-12-2024 Marine traffic control and safety measures to be implemented at New Year's Eve countdown celebration 27-12-2024 Second "Extension Notice" published under Extension of Government Leases Ordinance 27-12-2024 Special traffic arrangements for New Year's Eve 27-12-2024 Special traffic and transport arrangements for New Year's Eve 27-12-2024 Postal services to Malaysia return to normal 27-12-2024 Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Minimum Tax for Multinational Enterprise Groups) Bill 2024 gazetted 27-12-2024 Interdepartmental working group on festival arrangements releases latest information on special boundary-crossing and corresponding public transport service arrangements during New Year's Eve and New Year holidays 27-12-2024 Annual update of aggregate list of eligible universities under TTPS 27-12-2024 Hong Kong's new import and export control on electrical and electronic waste to take effect on 1 January 2025 27-12-2024 Appointments to Small and Medium Enterprises Committee 24-12-2024 Postal services to United Kingdom subject to delay 24-12-2024 Postal services to Vanuatu subject to delay 24-12-2024 Adjustment in ceiling prices for dedicated LPG filling stations in January 2025 23-12-2024 TD's E-Auction enables public to bid for Ordinary Vehicle Registration Marks online 23-12-2024 Appointments of Hong Kong, China's representatives to ABAC announced 23-12-2024 Postal services to Thailand return to normal 20-12-2024 Government continues to strengthen support for health and medical research 20-12-2024 Hong Kong's Comprehensive Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreements with Bangladesh and Croatia come into force 20-12-2024 HKMA and CBUAE deepen financial market co-operation between Hong Kong and UAE 20-12-2024 HKSAR Government sets up Hong Kong Cross-boundary Public Services self-service kiosk and "iAM Smart" self-registration kiosk in Huizhou 20-12-2024 Companies (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2024 gazetted 19-12-2024 TD enhances vehicle licence to provide convenience to public and enhances vehicle registration and licensing regime 19-12-2024 Innovation and Technology Venture Fund enhanced scheme invites applications as fund managers 19-12-2024 Partnership Fund for the Disadvantaged and its Dedicated Portion for implementing After-school Learning and Support Programmes open for new round of applications 19-12-2024 Transport Department issues pilot licence for autonomous vehicles 19-12-2024 Adjustment of Base Rate 18-12-2024 Government welcomes passage of Construction Industry Security of Payment Bill 18-12-2024 Government welcomes passage of Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Deductions for Leased Premises Reinstatement and Allowances for Buildings and Structures) Bill 2024 18-12-2024 Suspension of postal services to certain areas in France 18-12-2024 Open call for funding applications for investigator-initiated research projects and health promotion projects under HMRF begins 18-12-2024 Resumption of postal services to Canada 17-12-2024 Webinar on Competition Ordinance (Conducted in Cantonese)(15 January 2025) 17-12-2024 Postal services to Thailand subject to delay 16-12-2024 Hong Kong Awards for Industries honours 79 companies 16-12-2024 LegCo to consider Construction Industry Security of Payment Bill 16-12-2024 Home and Youth Affairs Bureau and Youth Development Commission jointly launch new round of Funding Scheme for Youth Adventure Training Activities 16-12-2024 Sexual Conviction Record Check Scheme expanded to cover prospective self-employed persons 16-12-2024 Public consultation on proposed amendments to Food Adulteration (Metallic Contamination) Regulations launched 15-12-2024 Public consultation on Budget launched 15-12-2024 42nd round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open 16 to 19 December 2024 14-12-2024 TD launches e-Licensing Portal to offer one-stop services 13-12-2024 DEVB proposes amendments to the Buildings Ordinance 13-12-2024 Hong Kong commits to implementing Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework 13-12-2024 SIE Fund launches "Smart Silver" Digital Inclusion Programme for Elders 13-12-2024 Government announces Technology Voucher Programme will cease accepting applications 13-12-2024 Amendment Regulations in relation to road traffic gazetted 13-12-2024 Postal services to Thailand return to normal 13-12-2024 Gazettal of legal notices for onboarding of Mandatory Provident Fund scheme to eMPF Platform 13-12-2024 Reminder of latest Christmas mail posting date for local delivery 12-12-2024 Immigration Department introduces self-application services for Hong Kong identity cards 12-12-2024 Hong Kong Customs signs MOU on Cross-boundary Express Cargo Clearance Facilitation Arrangement with Federal Express (Hong Kong) to strengthen co-operation 12-12-2024 Government proposes legislative amendments to implement Block Registration Incentive Scheme in Hong Kong Shipping Registry 11-12-2024 Government welcomes passage of Stamp Duty Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2024 11-12-2024 Revision of limits of liability in Montreal Convention to be gazetted on 13 December 2024 11-12-2024 Coin Collection Programme 10-12-2024 Government announces Green Transformation Roadmap of Public Buses and Taxis 10-12-2024 New version of "iAM Smart" app introduces service categorisations for better user experience 10-12-2024 Government launches roadmap on sustainability disclosure in Hong Kong 10-12-2024 Intangible Cultural Heritage Funding Scheme 2024 opens for application 09-12-2024 LegCo to consider Fire Safety (Buildings) (Amendment) Bill 2024 09-12-2024 Expansion of one-stop dataset of physical banking facilities of retail banks in Hong Kong 09-12-2024 LD to launch exhibition on Employment Ordinance and Minimum Wage Ordinance 09-12-2024 Public market stalls for rent at upset prices from 16 to 18 December 09-12-2024 Update on postal services to Italy 06-12-2024 “Unleashing Creativity” and AWE EU 2024 “Hong Kong Pavilion” Dissemination Seminar & Sharing Session (12 December 2024) (Chinese only) 06-12-2024 Ozone Layer Protection (Amendment) Bill 2024 gazetted on 6 December 2024 06-12-2024 Private Columbaria (Amendment) Bill 2024 gazetted 06-12-2024 Gazettal of Stablecoins Bill 06-12-2024 HKMA and SAMA deepen financial co-operation between Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia 05-12-2024 Protection of the Harbour (Amendment) Bill 2024 to be gazetted on 6 December 2024 05-12-2024 Public consultation on proposed enhancements to Banking Ordinance 05-12-2024 LCSD's Subvention Scheme for New Sports in year 2025-26 opens for application from 5 December 2024 04-12-2024 Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Bill to be gazetted on 6 December 2024 04-12-2024 Seminar "How SMEs Can Leverage Cross-border Data Connectivity to Expand Their Business in the Greater Bay Area" (11 December 2024) 03-12-2024 HKSAR Government and CAST sign co-operation framework agreement 03-12-2024 Hong Kong representatives triumph at Maker in China SME Innovation and Entrepreneurship Global Contest Final 03-12-2024 Seminar "Indoor Air Quality Management for Catering Industries" (17 December 2024) 03-12-2024 Briefings and public education activities on Building Management (Amendment) Ordinance 2024 02-12-2024 Webinar "Funding The Future: A Strategic Vision For E-Commerce in Mainland China" (10 December 2024) 02-12-2024 Seminar "InnoPreneur MeetUp - Navigating the Future Workplace: Embracing Technology for Tomorrow's Challenges" (9 December 2024) 02-12-2024 HKAEE honours businesses for achieving environmental excellence 02-12-2024 Courts (Remote Hearing) Bill to be introduced into LegCo for First Reading and Second Reading (with attachments) 02-12-2024 Postal services to Thailand subject to delay 02-12-2024 Postal services to Poland return to normal 02-12-2024 Occupational safety and health training courses open for applications 02-12-2024 Public consultation on proposed updates to safety standards for toys and children's products launched 02-12-2024 Occupational safety and health courses open for applications 02-12-2024 Latest Christmas mail posting date for local delivery 01-12-2024 Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme invites new round of applications 01-12-2024 41st round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open 2 to 5 December 2024 30-11-2024 Enhancement of operation of Mega ACE Fund and its application arrangements 29-11-2024 Hong Kong Customs fully supports Central Government's resumption of multiple-entry Individual Visit Scheme for Shenzhen 29-11-2024 Transport Department issues pilot licence for autonomous vehicle 29-11-2024 Postal services to Malaysia subject to delay 29-11-2024 Official launch of Mainland-Hong Kong "Single Submission for Dual Declaration" Scheme on cargo 29-11-2024 Cases of making ex gratia payments from Protection of Wages on Insolvency Fund gazetted 29-11-2024 Fourth phase of Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme takes full effect on 1 December 2024 29-11-2024 Revised Code of Practice for Safety and Health at Work in Confined Spaces to take effect on 30 November 2024 29-11-2024 HKSARG warmly welcomes Central Government's resumption and expansion of multiple-entry Individual Visit Scheme for Shenzhen 29-11-2024 Gazettal of Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Deductions for Assisted Reproductive Service Expenses) Bill 2024 29-11-2024 Commencement notice for Employment and Retirement Schemes Legislation (Offsetting Arrangement) (Amendment) Ordinance 2022 gazetted 29-11-2024 Seminar "Led by Technology: Application prospects of low-altitude economy in Hong Kong 2025" (10 January 2025) 29-11-2024 2024 HKAEE – Environmental Experience Sharing Seminars (11 December 2024) 29-11-2024 Seminar "Get to know “Carbon” world and be a provider of low-carbon products and services" (10 December 2024) 29-11-2024 Get Hong Kong ready for a Professional Hub on Smart Procurement and Fulfillment Procure-tech Workshop (9 December 2024) 29-11-2024 Online Course "Pitch to Impress" (9 January 2025) 29-11-2024 Seminar “Global Economic and Hong Kong’s Export Outlook in 2025” (8 January 2025) 28-11-2024 Postal services to Korea subject to delay 28-11-2024 HKMA welcomes launch of HKUST's InvestLM Generative A.I. Platform 28-11-2024 Resumption of postal services to certain destinations 28-11-2024 HKMA launches Digital Bond Grant Scheme 28-11-2024 Labour Department to hold occupational health public talks 28-11-2024 Hong Kong Flower Show 2025 commercial stalls to be auctioned on 11 December 27-11-2024 Survey: New Opportunities in Cross-border E-commerce 27-11-2024 Home and Youth Affairs Bureau launches new round of Funding Scheme for International Youth Exchange 27-11-2024 ACAD launches 14th-round funding exercise of Arts Capacity Development Funding Scheme 27-11-2024 Aviation Security Ordinance (Amendment of Schedule 1) Order 2024 to be gazetted on 29 November 2024 27-11-2024 Suspension of postal services to Canada 26-11-2024 Government releases Blueprint for Arts and Culture and Creative Industries Development 26-11-2024 Update on Postal services to Canada 25-11-2024 CE leads delegation of HKSAR Government and senior representatives of business sectors to Guangzhou to begin visit to Mainland cities of GBA 25-11-2024 LegCo to consider Supplementary Appropriation (2023-2024) Bill 25-11-2024 HKMA welcomes completion of migration of consumer credit reference services to Credit Data Smart 25-11-2024 Memorandum of Understanding on the Development and Application of Hydrogen Energy in Hong Kong signed on 25 November 2024 25-11-2024 Hong Kong FinTech Week 2024 illuminates Hong Kong's pathway to fintech innovation 25-11-2024 Adjustment in ceiling prices for dedicated LPG filling stations in December 2024 25-11-2024 2024/25 Innovation and Technology Support Programme (Platform & Seed) open for applications 22-11-2024 Innovative technology and applications recognised with Hong Kong ICT Awards 2024 22-11-2024 Civil aviation authorities of Mainland, Hong Kong and Macao sign Joint Operation Management Co-operation Arrangement and Amendment to MOU on Closer Co-operation on Airworthiness Certification 22-11-2024 New editions of Code of Practice for Energy Efficiency of Building Services Installation and Code of Practice for Building Energy Audit gazetted 22-11-2024 Courts (Remote Hearing) Bill gazetted 22-11-2024 Companies (Amendment) Bill 2024 gazetted 22-11-2024 Public Health and Municipal Services (Amendment) Bill 2024 gazetted 22-11-2024 The 6th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Intellectual Property Trade Expo and International Geographical Indications Products Trade Expo 21-11-2024 「聲」級自媒體 IP 實戰攻略 - 兩小時搶先體驗班 (3 December 2024) (in Chinese only) 21-11-2024 Postal services to Norway return to normal 21-11-2024 First batch of amendments to Dentists Registration Ordinance to take effect from 1 January 2025 20-11-2024 Conclusion of "Conversations with Global Investors" seminar of Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit 20-11-2024 Postal services to Greece subject to delay 19-11-2024 Hongkong Post at Douyin to support HK products to The Mainland 20-11-2024 Government promulgates Development Outline for Hong Kong Park of Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone 19-11-2024 HKMA hosts third Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit 19-11-2024 Postal services to Cayman Islands return to normal 19-11-2024 LD holds online exhibition on Employment Ordinance and Minimum Wage Ordinance 18-11-2024 Hong Kong Maritime Week 2024 holds opening ceremony today 18-11-2024 SME Financing Guarantee Scheme enhancements to take effect 17-11-2024 CE attends APEC meetings in Peru 17-11-2024 40th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open 18 to 21 November 2024 16-11-2024 CE attends APEC meetings in Peru 16-11-2024 Hong Kong and Peru sign Free Trade Agreement 15-11-2024 Government announces details of Signature Performing Arts Programme Scheme 15-11-2024 Building Technology Research Institute is spearheading construction industry to strengthen innovative applications 15-11-2024 Government promulgates Action Plan on Green Maritime Fuel Bunkering 15-11-2024 Postal services to Canada subject to delay 15-11-2024 Women Empowerment Fund invites 2024-25 second-round applications 15-11-2024 Home and Youth Affairs Bureau launches new round of Funding Scheme for Youth Exchange in the Mainland 15-11-2024 Fashion Asia Hong Kong 2024: Fashion Challenges Forum 15-11-2024 Air Pollution Control (Amendment) Bill 2024 gazetted on 15 November 2024 15-11-2024 Taxi Service Commendation Scheme 2024 opens for public nominations 15-11-2024 Air Pollution Control (Fuel Restriction) (Amendment) Regulation 2024 gazetted 15-11-2024 SCED highlights HK's efforts in promoting inclusive and sustainable growth at APEC Ministerial Meeting in Peru 15-11-2024 CE begins visit programme in Lima, Peru 14-11-2024 2024-25 workplan of Mainland/Hong Kong Science and Technology Co-operation Committee 14-11-2024 Lunar New Year fair stalls for rent at upset prices starting 21 November 2024 14-11-2024 Government publishes report on latest manpower projection 13-11-2024 Hong Kong Civil Aviation (Investigation of Accidents) (Amendment) Regulation 2024 to be gazetted on 15 November 2024 12-11-2024 Seminar "Capturing Carbon Market and Carbon Credit Trading Development Opportunities" (9 December 2024) 12-11-2024 Asian Domain Name Dispute Resolution Centre (ADNDRC) Annual Conference (2 December 2024) 12-11-2024 Webinar "Mainland E-commerce Strategies for Food and Health Supplement Businesses" (25 November 2024) (in Chinese only) 12-11-2024 "Explore on Brand Protection and Misleading Commercial from a Controversy surrounds a Counterfeit Mooncake Brand" Seminar (18 November 2024) (in Chinese only) 12-11-2024 "Confidently Expanding Export Business: Economic Insights and Industry Trends in Mainland China and the US Markets" (22 November 2024) 12-11-2024 Labour Department to hold occupational health public talks 11-11-2024 HKMA, Cyberport and banking sector co-organise "SME Digital Technology Solution Day" 11-11-2024 Optimisation of EIA process to enhance efficiency and relevant transitional arrangements will end in mid-2025 11-11-2024 Tenders invited for licence to use and operate fuel supply system for vessels 11-11-2024 HKMA and multilateral organisations enhance strategic partnership for climate investment in Asia 11-11-2024 Over 3 100 quality job vacancies to be offered at Building a Multicultural Workplace Job Fair 10-11-2024 Guangdong-Hong Kong construction industry joint promotion event 11-11-2024 DPO holds Exhibition of Winning Entries of the "Maker in China" SME Innovation and Entrepreneurship Global Contest Hong Kong Chapter 08-11-2024 Shipping Legislation (Use of Fuels and Miscellaneous Amendments) Ordinance 2024 to take effect on 10 January 2024 08-11-2024 Amended imports and exports classification list to take effect in 2025 08-11-2024 Provisions on prohibition of supply and sale of regulated mercury-added products to take effect on 1 December 2024 08-11-2024 Stamp Duty Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2024 gazetted 07-11-2024 Public market stalls for rent at upset prices from 14 to 18 November 2024 06-11-2024 Postal services to Cayman Islands subject to delay 05-11-2024 Hong Kong Academy of Finance's 2025 intake of Financial Leaders Programme is open for application 05-11-2024 "Get Hong Kong ready for a Professional Hub on Smart Procurement and Fulfillment 1st Procure-tech Workshop" (13 November 2024) 03-11-2024 39th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open 4 to 7 November 2024 01-11-2024 Licence applicants to provide verified e-contact means to TD starting from 18 November 2024 01-11-2024 Update on postal services to United States 01-11-2024 Postal services to Spain subject to delay 01-11-2024 Facilitation measure on Standard Contract for the Cross-boundary Flow of Personal Information Within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Mainland, Hong Kong) extends to all sectors 01-11-2024 Measures launched to enhance Top Talent Pass Scheme and Quality Migrant Admission Scheme 31-10-2024 Hong Kong and Guangdong strengthen co-operation in cleaner production to improve regional environmental quality 31-10-2024 AFCD and Shenzhen Customs sign co-operation arrangements to strengthen quarantine and clearance for horse racing 31-10-2024 HKMA and BIS co-host international financial conference 31-10-2024 Court users may use integrated Court Case Management System for bulk claims in Small Claims Tribunal 30-10-2024 Postal services to Norway subject to delay 29-10-2024 CEDB briefs Trade and Industry Advisory Board on Policy Address 29-10-2024 Special traffic arrangements for Halloween at Lan Kwai Fong 29-10-2024 "SME ReachOut: FUND Fair plus Tech Sourcing 2024" (29 and 30 October) 29-10-2024 Postal services to Iraq return to normal 28-10-2024 Hong Kong FinTech Week 2024 28-10-2024 Government issues Policy Statement on Responsible Application of Artificial Intelligence in Financial Market 26-10-2024 InnoCarnival 2024 showcases I&T achievements to propel future development 25-10-2024 Postal services to Iraq subject to delay 25-10-2024 Cases of making ex gratia payments from Protection of Wages on Insolvency Fund gazetted 25-10-2024 United Nations Sanctions (South Sudan) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2024 gazetted 24-10-2024 Christmas air mail - latest dates of posting 2024 23-10-2024 Government welcomes passage of Rating (Amendment) Bill 2024 23-10-2024 Orders on Comprehensive Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreements with Armenia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Croatia and Türkiye to be gazetted 23-10-2024 IADS Showroom Day 21-10-2024 LegCo to consider Rating (Amendment) Bill 2024 21-10-2024 HKMA unveils Sustainable Finance Action Agenda 21-10-2024 "How to utilise AI for transform in business operations?" Online Course (18 November 2024) 21-10-2024 "Personal Data Protection and Legal Liability in the Digital Era" Online Course (4 November 2024) 21-10-2024 "Well-Being at Work with Mindfulness" Online Course (29 October 2024) 21-10-2024 "Implications of Representative Recent Hong Kong Court Cases to Cross-Border Workforce" Seminar (25 October 2024) (in Chinese only) 21-10-2024 Webinar on Competition Ordinance (23 October 2024) 21-10-2024 Postal services to Thailand return to normal 21-10-2024 TD to send HKeToll SMS by "#HKeToll" from 28 October 2024 20-10-2024 Adaptation period for new regulation on disposable plastic products ends on 21 October 2024 20-10-2024 38th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open 21 to 24 October 2024 18-10-2024 CMU OmniClear Limited and SIX sign MOU to unlock further cross-border investment opportunities 18-10-2024 InvestHK and media partner South China Morning Post take deep dive into Hong Kong's innovation ecosystem at InnoTech Forum 2024 18-10-2024 HKMA establishes CMU OmniClear Limited 18-10-2024 Government gazettes amendment regulations to implement electronic vehicle licence initiative and tackle prolonged non-licensed vehicles 18-10-2024 Revised Code of Practice for Bamboo Scaffolding Safety to take effect on 19 October 2024 18-10-2024 Waste Disposal (Amendment) Bill 2024 gazetted 18-10-2024 HKMA introduces multiple measures to support SMEs' development, upgrade and transformation 17-10-2024 Marine fish culture licences for operation in Wong Chuk Kok Hoi and Mirs Bay fish culture zones open for applications 16-10-2024 Reduction of duty on liquor with alcoholic strength of more than 30 per cent 16-10-2024 Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Deductions for Leased Premises Reinstatement and Allowances for Buildings and Structures) Bill 2024 to be gazetted 16-10-2024 Policy Address: Reform for Enhancing Development and Building Our Future Together 16-10-2024 Enhancement measures on New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme 16-10-2024 Enhancements to SME Financing Guarantee Scheme 16-10-2024 CE's speech in delivering "The Chief Executive's 2024 Policy Address" to LegCo (11) 16-10-2024 CE's speech in delivering "The Chief Executive's 2024 Policy Address" to LegCo (10) 16-10-2024 CE's speech in delivering "The Chief Executive's 2024 Policy Address" to LegCo (9) 16-10-2024 Countercyclical macroprudential measures for property mortgage loans 16-10-2024 CE's speech in delivering "The Chief Executive's 2024 Policy Address" to LegCo (8) 16-10-2024 Subsidiary legislation related to updating of technical details of dangerous goods to be gazetted on 18 October 2024 16-10-2024 CE's speech in delivering "The Chief Executive's 2024 Policy Address" to LegCo (7) 16-10-2024 CE's speech in delivering "The Chief Executive's 2024 Policy Address" to LegCo (6) 16-10-2024 CE's speech in delivering "The Chief Executive's 2024 Policy Address" to LegCo (5) 16-10-2024 CE's speech in delivering "The Chief Executive's 2024 Policy Address" to LegCo (4) 16-10-2024 CE's speech in delivering "The Chief Executive's 2024 Policy Address" to LegCo (3) 16-10-2024 CE's speech in delivering "The Chief Executive's 2024 Policy Address" to LegCo (2) 16-10-2024 CE's speech in delivering "The Chief Executive's 2024 Policy Address" to LegCo (1) 15-10-2024 Postal services to Australia return to normal 15-10-2024 Applications invited for Research Fellowship Scheme under Health and Medical Research Fund 15-10-2024 Auction of traditional vehicle registration marks to be held on 2 November 2024 15-10-2024 Lands Department extends coverage of 3D Digital Maps 15-10-2024 Over 2 500 quality job vacancies to be offered at Re-employment Allowance Pilot Scheme Job Fair 14-10-2024 Update on postal services to United States 14-10-2024 Consultation conclusions on proposed renaming of Virtual Bank 14-10-2024 Funding Scheme on Promotion of Family Education 2024-25 opens for application from 14 October 2024 14-10-2024 "The Chief Executive's 2024 Policy Address" available to public on 16 October 2024 14-10-2024 Chief Executive to deliver Policy Address to LegCo 14-10-2024 New round of applications under Green Welfare NGOs scheme opens 14-10-2024 Labour Department to hold occupational health public talks 10-10-2024 Special traffic arrangements during Chung Yeung Festival 10-10-2024 Postal services to New Caledonia return to normal 10-10-2024 Banking (Capital) (Amendment) Rules 2023 (Commencement) Notice 2024 gazetted 10-10-2024 Commencement notice for Land (Compulsory Sale for Redevelopment) (Amendment) Ordinance 2024 gazetted 10-10-2024 Preservatives in Food (Amendment) Regulation 2024 gazetted 10-10-2024 Court users may use integrated Court Case Management System for bulk claims in Small Claims Tribunal 09-10-2024 Postal services to Czech Republic return to normal 09-10-2024 HKMA and HKAB support ICAC's launching of Banking Industry Integrity Charter 09-10-2024 Miscellaneous amendments to marine legislation to be gazetted on 10 October 2024 08-10-2024 Coin Collection Programme 08-10-2024 Hong Kong FinTech Week 2024 "Illuminating New Pathways in Fintech" details released 08-10-2024 Postal services to Bosnia and Herzegovina subject to delay 07-10-2024 Artificial Intelligence Subsidy Scheme opens for application 07-10-2024 Adaptation period for new regulation on disposable plastic products ends on 21 October 2024 06-10-2024 37th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open 7 to 10 October 2024 04-10-2024 Special traffic arrangements during Chung Yeung Festival 04-10-2024 InnoCarnival 2024 to run from 26 October 2024 to 3 November 2024 04-10-2024 Postal services to Lao People's Democratic Republic return to normal 04-10-2024 Postal services to United States subject to delay 04-10-2024 Rates and Government rent due 31 October 2024 03-10-2024 Temporary traffic and public transport arrangements at Lung Cheung Road this Saturday night to facilitate footbridge works 03-10-2024 Applications invited for funding from Elder Academy Development Foundation 02-10-2024 Government launches Signature Performing Arts Programme Scheme 02-10-2024 Postal services to Austria return to normal 01-10-2024 Implementation of first phase of enhancement measures of Deposit Protection Scheme 01-10-2024 Hong Kong Customs extends FTA Scheme to Myanmar and Honduras 30-09-2024 Consultation conclusions on information sharing among Authorized Institutions to aid in prevention or detection of crime 30-09-2024 Postal services to Cayman Islands return to normal 30-09-2024 Authorised mobile network operators can install mobile communications facilities in specified buildings for free from 1 April 2025 27-09-2024 Special traffic arrangements during Chung Yeung Festival 26-09-2024 Special traffic arrangements for National Day Fireworks Display on 1 October 26-09-2024 Postal services to Lebanon subject to delay 26-09-2024 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Promotion Centre organises start-ups sharing session in Guangzhou 26-09-2024 2024 Maker in China SME Innovation and Entrepreneurship Global Contest - Hong Kong Chapter successfully held 26-09-2024 Marine traffic control and safety measures to be implemented at 2024 National Day Fireworks Display 26-09-2024 Postal services to Cayman Islands subject to delay 26-09-2024 Update on postal services to Poland 24-09-2024 Hong Kong and Türkiye enter into tax pact 24-09-2024 StartmeupHK Festival 2024 showcases Hong Kong's thriving start-up ecosystem 24-09-2024 Good Employer Charter 2024 Presentation Ceremony and Good Employee Recognition Campaign Kick-off Ceremony held on 24 September 2024 24-09-2024 Postal services to Vietnam return to normal 24-09-2024 Update on postal services to Poland 24-09-2024 Visa-free arrangement for nationals of Georgia 23-09-2024 Resumption of postal services to certain destinations 23-09-2024 HKMA commences Phase 2 of e-HKD Pilot Programme and expands Project e-HKD to explore new forms of digital money 23-09-2024 Postal services to Italy subject to delay 22-09-2024 36th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open 23 to 26 September 2024 20-09-2024 Special traffic arrangements during Chung Yeung Festival 20-09-2024 Postal services to Austria subject to delay 20-09-2024 Update on postal services to Thailand 20-09-2024 United Nations Sanctions (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulation 2024 gazetted 19-09-2024 HKSAR Government and MIIT sign co-operation agreement on new industrialisation 19-09-2024 Public consultation on reassignment of spectrum in 2.5/2.6 GHz band launched 19-09-2024 Postal services to Poland subject to delay 19-09-2024 LD invites entries for 25th Construction Industry Safety Award Scheme 19-09-2024 People's Bank of China will issue Renminbi Bills through Central Moneymarkets Unit of Hong Kong Monetary Authority 19-09-2024 Adjustment of Base Rate 17-09-2024 Postal services to Czech Republic subject to delay 16-09-2024 Establishment of direct linkage between Central Moneymarkets Unit of HKMA and Macao Central Securities Depository and Clearing Limited of AMCM 16-09-2024 Government launches $10 billion New Industrialisation Acceleration Scheme to encourage setting up new smart production facilities 16-09-2024 New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme releases online application platform, reports promising increase in application figures 16-09-2024 Hong Kong Customs enhances electronic payment services 13-09-2024 Update on postal services to Thailand 13-09-2024 Labour Department to hold seminar on Employment Ordinance 12-09-2024 Taxi-Driver-Offence Points Ordinance to come into operation on 22 September 2024 12-09-2024 Suspension of mail delivery services to certain areas in Lao People's Democratic Republic 12-09-2024 Christmas surface mail - latest dates of posting 2024 06-09-2024 「[AI GYM] 人工智能思維實操訓練」網上研討會 (8 October 2024) (in Chinese only) 06-09-2024 「擁抱全新 AI 工作模式 – 您的專屬 AI 助理」網上研討會 (3 October 2024) (in Chinese only) 06-09-2024 Seminar "Smart HR Forum" (26 September 2024) 06-09-2024 Webinar "AI as Communication Transformer" (24 September 2024) 11-09-2024 Ninth Belt and Road Summit gathers global political and business leaders on opportunities along New Silk Road 11-09-2024 Postal services to Vietnam subject to delay 10-09-2024 Postal services to Brazil return to normal 09-09-2024 Temporary traffic and transport arrangements at East Kowloon Corridor northbound and Kai Tak Tunnel (Kwun Tong bound) in early hours of September 15 and 29 08-09-2024 35th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open 9 to 12 September 2024 07-09-2024 "2024 Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign" launched 06-09-2024 Second round of Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus (RAISe+) Scheme opens for applications 06-09-2024 Applications for 2025 Chinese Medicine Practitioners Licensing Examination to open 06-09-2024 Postal services to Finland return to normal 06-09-2024 Regular quotas for Hong Kong cross-boundary non-commercial private cars using HZMB to Macao open for application 05-09-2024 Taskforce on SME Lending holds its inaugural meeting 05-09-2024 Postal services to Georgia return to normal 05-09-2024 2024 Guangdong/Hong Kong Seminar on Intellectual Property and Development of Small and Medium Enterprises held in Zhongshan 04-09-2024 Shaanxi and Hong Kong sign a number of co-operation agreements in Hong Kong 04-09-2024 LD holds online exhibition on Employment Ordinance and Minimum Wage Ordinance 03-09-2024 Postal services to Australia subject to delay 02-09-2024 HB and HA to launch "Well-being design" guide 02-09-2024 Sponsors sought for 2025 Lunar New Year Fireworks Display 02-09-2024 Update on postal services to Thailand 02-09-2024 Occupational safety and health training courses open for applications 01-09-2024 Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme invites new round of applications 01-09-2024 Free Trade Agreement Transhipment Facilitation Scheme of Hong Kong Customs extended 30-08-2024 Considerate Contractors Site Award Scheme recognises exemplary construction safety performance 30-08-2024 Cases of making ex gratia payments from Protection of Wages on Insolvency Fund gazetted 29-08-2024 Government invites market to submit expressions of interest regarding Smart and Green Mass Transit Systems in Kai Tak and East Kowloon 28-08-2024 HKMA launches Project Ensemble Sandbox to accelerate adoption of tokenisation 26-08-2024 AFCD and Hong Kong Fishermen Consortium sign MoU on launch of commercially operating aquaculture trial project at Tung Lung Chau modern mariculture demonstration farm 26-08-2024 CDI-CDEG linkage to promote development of Hong Kong's digital economy 25-08-2024 New permits open doors to Mainland 25-08-2024 34th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open 26 to 29 August 2024 23-08-2024 Transcript of remarks by Chief Executive of HKMA on setting up joint Taskforce on SME Lending at media session 23-08-2024 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Office organises "Hong Kong · IN · Brand Greater Bay" luncheon seminar in Guangzhou 23-08-2024 HKSAR Government sets up Hong Kong Cross-boundary Public Services self-service kiosk and "iAM Smart" self-registration kiosk in Zhuhai 22-08-2024 HKMA and DFSA co-host Climate Conference to strengthen sustainable finance cooperation across Asia and the Middle East 22-08-2024 Build a Secure Cyberspace 2024 “Together, We Create a Safe Cyberworld” Seminar and Tram Body Design Contest Award Ceremony (7 September 2024) 22-08-2024 Webinar on "Winning Marketing Strategies: Mastering High-Impact Digital Marketing Secrets for Maximum ROI" (29 August 2024) 22-08-2024 T-box Workshop: Effective Brand Marketing – Strategies and Implementations (29 August 2024) (in Chinese only) 22-08-2024 Seminar on “Trends of Carbon Pricing & How Hong Kong Enterprises Make Good Use of Green Supply Chains" (28 August 2024) 21-08-2024 Labour Department to hold briefing on abolition of MPF offsetting arrangement 21-08-2024 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area High-value Patent Portfolio Layout Competition 2024 Speaking Tour cum Training Session (to be conducted online on 30 August 2024) 16-08-2024 SIE Fund invites institutions/organisations to submit proposals for implementation of Digital Inclusion Programme for the Elderlies 16-08-2024 「數碼轉型支援先導計劃」線上簡介會 (in Chinese only) 14-08-2024 Temporary traffic and transport arrangements on Prince Edward Road East westbound since early hours of 15 August 2024 to facilitate road works 14-08-2024 Hong Kong, China wins again in APEC Energy Smart Communities Initiative Best Practices Awards Program 14-08-2024 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area High-value Patent Portfolio Layout Competition 2024 is now open for application 13-08-2024 HKMA and Cyberport launch GenA.I. Sandbox to bolster AI adoption in financial sector 12-08-2024 Planned system enhancement for Faster Payment System on 18 August 2024 11-08-2024 Scheme boosts new industrialisation 11-08-2024 33rd round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open 12 to 15 August 2024 09-08-2024 Postal services to Chile return to normal 09-08-2024 Postal services to Iceland return to normal 09-08-2024 DPO holds Hong Kong/Shanghai Co-operation Open Data Challenge 2024 Send-off Ceremony for the Hong Kong Delegation 07-08-2024 Seminar on Minimum Wage Ordinance 06-08-2024 Postal services to Italy return to normal 06-08-2024 Postal services to Chile subject to delay 06-08-2024 Postal services to French Polynesia return to normal 05-08-2024 Pilot Scheme for Electric Public Light Buses accepts second round of applications 02-08-2024 PBOC and HKMA Sign MOU on Cross-Boundary Linkage of Payment Systems between the Mainland and Hong Kong 01-08-2024 Postal services to French Polynesia subject to delay 01-08-2024 New measure of increasing duty-free allowance for luggage articles for visitors who are Mainland residents implemented at all ports 31-07-2024 Government announces Taxi Fleet Licence application results 31-07-2024 Seminar "Global Trade Outlook For The Second Half of 2024" (8 August 2024) 31-07-2024 SME ReachOut Webinar: Funding the Future of Catering: Navigating SMART Catering 4.0 (6 August 2024) 30-07-2024 Government welcomes the implementation of Hainan's 144-hour visa-free policy for foreign tour groups from Hong Kong and Macao 30-07-2024 Results of applications for 13th-round funding exercise of Arts Capacity Development Funding Scheme announced 30-07-2024 Labour Department to hold courses and public talks on prevention of heat stroke at work and occupational health 29-07-2024 Smart Site Safety System labels issued to first batch of 110 construction sites 29-07-2024 Coin Collection Programme 29-07-2024 Over 3 300 quality job vacancies to be offered at Re-employment Allowance Pilot Scheme Job Fair 28-07-2024 32nd round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles open 29 July to 1 August 2024 26-07-2024 Postal services to United Kingdom return to normal 25-07-2024 Hong Kong's first two locally licensed LNG-diesel dual-fuel tugs commissioned 25-07-2024 Adjustment in ceiling prices for dedicated LPG filling stations in August 2024 25-07-2024 Digital Policy Office established on 25 July 2024 24-07-2024 Hong Kong Customs holds Certificate of Appointment Presentation Ceremony of World Customs Organization Regional Private Sector Group - Asia Pacific 24-07-2024 Postal services to United Kingdom subject to delay 23-07-2024 "GoGBA Seminar for Legal Sector" assists legal sector to seize opportunities in Greater Bay Area 22-07-2024 HyD signs investigation, design and construction consultancy agreement for Smart and Green Mass Transit System in East Kowloon 22-07-2024 Introduction of electric vehicle maintenance service to registration schemes for vehicle maintenance 22-07-2024 InvestHK unveils Global Fast Track 2024: empowering business connectivity among fintechs, corporates and investors 18-07-2024 HKSAR Government's Institutional Green Bonds Offering 18-07-2024 Transport Department streamlines HKeToll credit card auto-payment arrangements and promotes automatic top-up services for payments 18-07-2024 Immigration Department introduces "Mutual Use of QR Code between HKSAR and Macao SAR Clearance Service" 17-07-2024 Hospital Authority welcomes passage of Nurses Registration (Amendment) Bill 2023 at Legislative Council 17-07-2024 Consultation conclusions for legislative proposal to implement regulatory regime for stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong released 16-07-2024 Visa-free period for holders of HKSAR passports to Thailand extended 16-07-2024 Hong Kong signs MOU with Abu Dhabi on investment promotion 16-07-2024 Government launches public consultation for 2024 Policy Address 16-07-2024 Course on “Hong Kong Statistics for Business” 15-07-2024 Postal services to St Vincent and Grenadines subject to delay 15-07-2024 Government launches BUD Fund - "E-commerce Easy" 15-07-2024 2024 Maker in China SME Innovation and Entrepreneurship Global Contest - Hong Kong Chapter opens for enrolment 15-07-2024 Government establishes Primary Healthcare Commission on 15 July to continue boosting primary healthcare development 15-07-2024 Labour Department launches Re-employment Allowance Pilot Scheme 14-07-2024 31st round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open 15 to 18 July 14-07-2024 New taxi fares to take effect from 14 July 09-07-2024 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Customs enhance collaboration to fully support new measure of increasing duty-free allowance for luggage articles for visitors who are Mainland residents 09-07-2024 EMSD organises E&M I&T Day 2024 08-07-2024 LegCo to consider Dentists Registration (Amendment) Bill 2024 08-07-2024 "iAM Smart" registration process simplified 08-07-2024 Government launches public consultation on enhancing Copyright Ordinance regarding protection for artificial intelligence technology development 05-07-2024 Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions for Intellectual Property Income) Ordinance 2024 gazetted 05-07-2024 Rates and Government rent due 31 July 2024 04-07-2024 Extension of Government Leases Ordinance to come into force on 5 July 2024 04-07-2024 Postal services to Italy subject to delay 04-07-2024 Government welcomes passage of Building Management (Amendment) Bill 2023 03-07-2024 Government welcomes passage of Deposit Protection Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2024 03-07-2024 Shipping Legislation (Use of Fuels and Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2024 to be gazetted on 5 July 2024 03-07-2024 Fire Safety (Buildings) (Amendment) Bill 2024 to be gazetted on 5 July 2024 03-07-2024 Government to move resolution to resume collection of Hotel Accommodation Tax 03-07-2024 Mainland and Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR Intellectual Property Symposium 2024 03-07-2024 Seminar "Hong Kong’s Economic Outlook and New Measures to Support SMEs Financing" (17 July 2024) 02-07-2024 Webinar "Empowering Enterprises with Innovative Technologies Important Trend for Future Development!" (31 July 2024) 02-07-2024 Webinar "Workplace Facilitation: Improving Employees' Motivation for Participation and Performance" (10 July 2024) 02-07-2024 LegCo to consider Social Workers Registration (Amendment) Bill 2024 01-07-2024 HKSAR Government warmly welcomes substantial conclusion of consultations for further liberalisation of trade in services under CEPA 01-07-2024 HKSAR Government warmly welcomes issuance of card-type document to non-Chinese Hong Kong permanent residents by country to enhance convenience of immigration clearance 30-06-2024 Buildings Department launches Stage 3 of Electronic Submission Hub 30-06-2024 30th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open 1 to 4 July 2024 28-06-2024 Hong Kong-Europe-Asian Film Collaboration Funding Scheme opens for application 28-06-2024 Lands Department launches new batch of 3D Digital Maps 28-06-2024 United Nations Sanctions (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action-Iran) (Amendment) Regulation 2024 gazetted 28-06-2024 Marine Department launches Green Incentive Scheme to facilitate green transformation of Hong Kong-registered ships 28-06-2024 HKSARG warmly welcomes increase of duty-free allowance for luggage articles for visitors who are Mainland residents 26-06-2024 HKSAR joins South East Asia Justice Network 26-06-2024 Seven industries participate in enhanced Industry Regulatory Scheme for Marketing Calls 26-06-2024 Resumption of postal services to certain destinations 26-06-2024 Webinar on Competition Ordinance (19 July 2024) 25-06-2024 Update on postal services to Japan 25-06-2024 Enhanced Producer Responsibility Scheme on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment to be implemented 1 July 2024 24-06-2024 Hong Kong and Armenia enter into tax pact 24-06-2024 Seminar on banking sector's support measures for small and medium-sized enterprises 24-06-2024 LegCo to consider Extension of Government Leases Bill 24-06-2024 Launching ceremony for Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency 24-06-2024 Hong Kong Police Force launches "HKP e-Licence" mobile application 24-06-2024 EDB launches electronic certificates of school registration in phases 21-06-2024 Enhancements to Code of Practice on Person-to-Person Marketing Calls 21-06-2024 Government proposes amendments to update regulations on merchant shipping safety to comply with international standards 20-06-2024 Home and Youth Affairs Bureau launches second round of applications of 2024-25 Funding Scheme for Youth Exchange in the Mainland 19-06-2024 Postal services to Georgia subject to delay 18-06-2024 Old identity cards to be invalidated in phases in 2025 17-06-2024 Regulation of medical gases as pharmaceutical products 17-06-2024 LegCo to consider Electronic Traffic Enforcement (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2023 17-06-2024 Government announces Strategy of Hydrogen Development in Hong Kong 17-06-2024 Extension of operating hours for fresh produce imported via Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge from 1 July 2024 17-06-2024 Invitation for expressions of interest for development at Sandy Ridge in North District for innovation and technology and related purposes 16-06-2024 29th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open 17 to 20 June 2024 14-06-2024 HKECIC Extends the Protection for SBP and 15% Premium Discount for OMBP 14-06-2024 Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao sign framework agreement to enhance co-operation in emergency management and response 14-06-2024 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Office launches "GoGBA Sector Series" to help industry understand opportunities of Greater Bay Area 14-06-2024 Women Empowerment Fund invites 2024-25 first-round applications 14-06-2024 Technical Adjustment to Mortgage Insurance Programme 14-06-2024 Countercyclical macroprudential measures for property mortgage loans 14-06-2024 HKSAR Government sets up Hong Kong Cross-boundary Public Services self-service kiosks in Shenzhen 14-06-2024 Postal services to Belgium return to normal 14-06-2024 United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2024 gazetted 14-06-2024 CreateHK restructured as Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency 13-06-2024 DoJ and SPC establish standing interface platform on judicial and legal co-operation in GBA 13-06-2024 People's Bank of China to issue Renminbi Bills through Central Moneymarkets Unit of Hong Kong Monetary Authority 12-06-2024 Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Customs jointly build Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Customs Clearance Information Platform 12-06-2024 SME ReachOut Form-filling BootCamp Series For Beginners - Form-filling BootCamp on TVP (26 June 2024) 25-06-2024 Tranforming E-Commerce with Innovative Technologies (Webinar) (25 June 2024) 11-06-2024 Resumption of airmail services to Israel 08-06-2024 Hong Kong and Shanghai sign MOU to deepen talent exchanges and co-operation 08-06-2024 Department of Justice launches Chinese version of "Annotations of the Hong Kong National Security Law and Sedition Offences in the Crimes Ordinance" and "Compendium 2024" 07-06-2024 Rating (Amendment) Bill 2024 to be introduced into LegCo for First Reading and Second Reading 06-06-2024 Government puts forward more targeted tobacco control measures to bring down tobacco hazards 06-06-2024 Postal services to Iceland subject to delay 06-06-2024 Hong Kong Talent Engage online job fair to offer over 500 professional job vacancies 05-06-2024 DH establishes Preparatory Office for Hong Kong Centre for Medical Products Regulation 05-06-2024 HKSAR Government launches new TV announcements to invite global talent to settle in Hong Kong 04-06-2024 Hong Kong Customs signs AEO Mutual Recognition Arrangement Action Plan with United Arab Emirates Customs 04-06-2024 Recipients of social security payments and WFA to receive one-off extra allowance 03-06-2024 Shipping Legislation (Electronic Certificates and Electronic Documents)(Amendment) Bill 2024 to be introduced into LegCo for First Reading and Second Reading 03-06-2024 Occupational safety and health courses open for applications 02-06-2024 28th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open 3 to 6 June 2024 01-06-2024 Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme invites new round of applications 31-05-2024 Cases of making ex gratia payments from Protection of Wages on Insolvency Fund gazetted 31-05-2024 Occupational safety and health training courses open for applications 31-05-2024 Revised Code of Practice for Safety and Health at Work in Confined Spaces gazetted 30-05-2024 OFCA launches Labelling Scheme for Buildings with 5G Indoor Coverage to enhance 5G indoor coverage 30-05-2024 Deadline for application for refund of Government Tunnel Toll Tickets set on 30 June 30-05-2024 Regularisation and expansion of Pilot Scheme on Immigration Facilitation for Visitors Participating in Short-term Activities in Designated Sectors 29-05-2024 DoJ and Chongqing Municipal Justice Bureau sign legal services co-operation framework arrangement 29-05-2024 Gazettal of Rating (Amendment) Bill 2024 29-05-2024 FS promotes Hong Kong's advantages to US business community and witnesses signing of MOU 27-05-2024 LegCo to consider Dutiable Commodities (Amendment) Bill 2024 27-05-2024 SCST welcomes visitors from new Individual Visit Scheme applicable cities 27-05-2024 EMSD releases latest lift maintenance cost information of private residential and commercial premises 24-05-2024 Demand notes for Government rent issued 24-05-2024 Gazettal of legal notices for onboarding of second batch of Mandatory Provident Fund schemes to eMPF Platform 24-05-2024 Seminar “Deconstructing ESG from the Perspective of Brand Stakeholders” (8 July 2024) 24-05-2024 Seminar “New Climate Disclosure Requirements and Climate Risk Assessment” (26 June 2024) 24-05-2024 Seminar “Leveraging on Xiaohongshu to Tap into Mainland Market” (19 June 2024) 23-05-2024 Liberalisation of cargo fuel surcharge to be implemented from 1 January 2025 22-05-2024 Government to introduce resolution to adjust fees payable by banks and other financial institutions to Government prescribed in Second Schedule to Banking Ordinance 22-05-2024 Government welcomes passage of Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions and Two-tiered Standard Rates) Bill 2024 22-05-2024 Shipping Legislation (Electronic Certificates and Electronic Documents) (Amendment) Bill 2024 to be gazetted on 24 May 2024 21-05-2024 Government announces calendar of mega events in Hong Kong (second half of 2024) 20-05-2024 Government further promotes adoption of Smart Site Safety System 17-05-2024 27th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles open 20 to 23 May 2024 17-05-2024 31 May 2024 deadline for lodging proposals to alter rateable values 17-05-2024 Expanding cross-boundary e-CNY pilot in Hong Kong 17-05-2024 Hong Kong and Peru substantially conclude free trade agreement negotiations 16-05-2024 Construction Industry Security of Payment Bill to be introduced into LegCo 15-05-2024 HKSAR Government welcomes country's policy of visa-free entry via cruise ships at coastal provinces 15-05-2024 Refined arrangements for renewal applications of Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles and increased number of applications to be processed 14-05-2024 Social Workers Registration (Amendment) Bill 2024 to be gazetted on 17 May 2024 13-05-2024 Swap Connect enhancements to advance high-quality opening-up of China's financial markets 13-05-2024 Regular quotas for Hong Kong cross-boundary non-commercial private cars using HZMB to Macao open for application 13-05-2024 2024 Mainland-Hong Kong Joint Funding Scheme opens for applications 12-05-2024 Bouncing back after work injury 11-05-2024 HKSARG warmly welcomes expansion of IVS to Taiyuan, Hohhot, Harbin, Lhasa, Lanzhou, Xining, Yinchuan and Urumqi 10-05-2024 Postal services to Brazil subject to delay 10-05-2024 DH signs Co-operation Agreement on Research of Chinese Medicines Standards and on Chinese Medicines Herbarium with National Institutes for Food and Drug Control of National Medical Products Administration 09-05-2024 Promulgation of revised Code of Practice for Employment Agencies 09-05-2024 Labour Department expands Pilot Rehabilitation Programme for Employees Injured at Work 07-05-2024 Applications for funding from Elder Academy Development Foundation invited 07-05-2024 CFS briefs industry representatives on Advance Release Arrangement for Hong Kong-manufactured food products entering Mainland market 06-05-2024 Hong Kong Monetary Authority welcomes pilot launch of Shenzhen-Hong Kong cross-boundary data validation platform 06-05-2024 Adjustment of parking fees of government public car parks managed by TD 06-05-2024 Five-day Mediation Week 2024 launched on 6 May 2024 06-05-2024 Global Talent Summit · Hong Kong to be held on 7 May 2024 06-05-2024 Film Financing Scheme for Mainland Market opens for application 05-05-2024 26th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to open 6 to 9 May 2024 03-05-2024 HKMA announces details on extending Green and Sustainable Finance Grant Scheme and expanding subsidy scope to cover transition finance instruments 03-05-2024 Deposit Protection Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2024 gazetted on 3 May 2024 03-05-2024 Sponsors sought for 2024 National Day Fireworks Display 03-05-2024 Gazettal of subsidiary legislation on risk-based capital regime and insurance intermediary fees 02-05-2024 Government conducts trade consultation on Development Blueprint for Hong Kong's Tourism Industry 2.0 02-05-2024 Labour Department launches revised "Guidance Notes on Prevention of Heat Stroke at Work" and Heat Stress at Work Warning 02-05-2024 Employers and employees should make prior work arrangements in times of adverse weather and "extreme conditions" 02-05-2024 Inland Revenue Department issues tax returns for individuals 02-05-2024 Public consultation on proposed amendments to Private Columbaria Ordinance (Cap. 630) 02-05-2024 Nominations for Best Landscape Award for Private Property Development 2024 to close on 17 May 2024 02-05-2024 Postal services to the United Arab Emirates return to normal 01-05-2024 Land Registry releases new Street Index and New Territories Lot/Address Cross Reference Table 30-04-2024 Employers, contractors and employees should be aware of electrical safety at work during rainstorm 30-04-2024 Chief Executive in Council accepts recommendations on enhancing review mechanism of Statutory Minimum Wage 30-04-2024 Gazettal of Inland Revenue Ordinance (Amendment of Schedule 17E) Notice 2024 29-04-2024 Subsidy arrangement of New Energy Transport Fund revised 29-04-2024 Resumption of postal services to certain destinations 29-04-2024 Postal services to Greece return to normal 29-04-2024 Postal services to Mauritius return to normal 29-04-2024 Seminar "Expanding into the ASEAN market: How exporters can safely expand their export business" (9 May 2024) 28-04-2024 HKSAR Government welcomes enhancements to "exit endorsement for business visit" and "exit endorsement for talents" by Mainland authorities 27-04-2024 Port and transportation arrangements and advice to visitors for 2024 Labour Day Golden Week of the Mainland 26-04-2024 HKMA Launches Inaugural FiNETech to Promote Fintech Adoption 26-04-2024 Government extends Grant Scheme for Open-ended Fund Companies and Real Estate Investment Trusts 26-04-2024 Postal services to Moldova return to normal 26-04-2024 Postal services to Chile return to normal 26-04-2024 31 May deadline for lodging proposals to alter rateable values 23-04-2024 Dedicated 100% Loan Guarantee Scheme for Cross-boundary Passenger Transport Trade and Dedicated 100% Loan Guarantee Scheme for Travel Sector extend application period 23-04-2024 Postal services to Mauritius subject to delay 22-04-2024 The 2nd Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area High-value Trademark Cultivation Competition is now open for application 22-04-2024 Hong Kong Customs signs Authorized Economic Operator Mutual Recognition Arrangement with Bahrain Customs Affairs 22-04-2024 Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia sign Memorandum of Understanding of Cooperation on dispute avoidance and resolution 22-04-2024 2024 Voter Registration Campaign launched 22-04-2024 Postal services to Mexico return to normal 22-04-2024 Postal services to New Zealand return to normal 22-04-2024 Hong Kong ICT Awards 2024 opens for enrolment 22-04-2024 Webinar "Increase Employee Happiness and Create a Sustainable and Happy Workplace" (28 May 2024) (in Chinese only) 22-04-2024 Webinar "Design Thinking x Visual Facilitation to Solve Business Problems" (21 May 2024) 22-04-2024 Webinar "How Can Fintech Talents Use Their Own Advantages To Enter the Greater Bay Area Market?" (30 April 2024) (in Chinese only) 21-04-2024 25th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to open 22-25 April 2024 19-04-2024 HKSAR Government expresses gratitude for country's support to further expand mutual access between capital markets of Mainland and Hong Kong and to listing of leading Mainland enterprises in Hong Kong 19-04-2024 Postal services to United Arab Emirates subject to delay 19-04-2024 Waterworks (Amendment) Ordinance 2024 comes into force 19-04-2024 Seminar "Turning ESG into New Quality Productive Forces" (28 May 2024) 19-04-2024 Gazettal of legal notices for launching eMPF Platform and onboarding of first batch of Mandatory Provident Fund trustees 19-04-2024 Seminar "Using Spatial Data Analysis and 3D Digital Maps to Unlock Potential" (17 May 2024) 19-04-2024 Revised Code of Practice for Bamboo Scaffolding Safety gazetted 18-04-2024 HKMA welcomes commencement of service of "Credit Data Smart" 18-04-2024 Seminar "7 Steps for Building Personal Brands" (26 April 2024) 18-04-2024 HKECIC Further Extends “Export Credit Guarantee Programme” to End March 2025 18-04-2024 Employers, contractors and employees should be aware of electrical safety at work during rainstorm 16-04-2024 Hong Kong/Shanghai Co-operation Open Data Challenge 2024 drives digital ecosystem across two cities 16-04-2024 Postal services to Australia return to normal 15-04-2024 2024 Rural Representative Election voter registration campaign starts 13-04-2024 OGCIO sets up Smart Hong Kong Pavilion to showcase achievements of smart city development with government departments and industries 12-04-2024 Arrangements for adaptation period under regulation of disposable plastic tableware and other plastic products announced 12-04-2024 Hong Kong Talent Engage hosts Cantonese classes for arriving talent 12-04-2024 DoJ releases Action Plan on the Construction of Rule of Law in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area 11-04-2024 Global Talent Summit · Hong Kong to be held on 7 and 8 May 2024 10-04-2024 Anti-Scam Consumer Protection Charter 2.0 10-04-2024 TD to invite applications for Taxi Fleet Licence 09-04-2024 Postal services to Australia subject to delay 08-04-2024 Home and Youth Affairs Bureau launches new rounds of funding schemes for youth innovation and entrepreneurship 08-04-2024 LegCo to consider Stamp Duty (Amendment) Bill 2024 07-04-2024 Incentives spur tourism innovation 07-04-2024 24th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to open 8 to 11 April 2024 05-04-2024 Business of Innovation and Technology Week to be held in April 2024 05-04-2024 Postal services to Australia return to normal 05-04-2024 Rates and Government rent due 30 April 2024 03-04-2024 Suspension of postal services to Haiti 03-04-2024 Deadline for application for refund of Government Tunnel Toll Tickets set on 30 June 2024 03-04-2024 Inland Revenue Department – Electronic Filing of Employer’s Return - Easy, Secure and Environment-friendly 03-04-2024 Inland Revenue Department – 2023-24 Electronic Filing of Profits Tax Returns 02-04-2024 New measures to strengthen control of cats for sale 02-04-2024 IRD issues profits tax, property tax and employer's returns for 2023-24 01-04-2024 Free Trade Agreement Transhipment Facilitation Scheme of Hong Kong Customs extended 29-03-2024 Rates of WFA to be raised from 1 April 2024 and one-off extra allowance for WFA recipients to be disbursed later 28-03-2024 Hospital Authority and HKSTP formally launch data platform to support scientific research for tech enterprises in Science Park 28-03-2024 Home and Youth Affairs Bureau launches "HKYouth+" youth mobile application 28-03-2024 HKMA introduces nine measures to support SMEs 28-03-2024 Clansmen Culture Promotion Scheme starts application from 1 April 2024 28-03-2024 Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions for Intellectual Property Income) Bill 2024 gazetted 28-03-2024 United Nations Sanctions (Libya) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2024 gazetted 28-03-2024 United Nations Sanctions (Yemen) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2024 gazetted 28-03-2024 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Mediator Accreditation Rules (Hong Kong Special Administrative Region) officially promulgated 27-03-2024 Dentists Registration (Amendment) Bill 2024 to be introduced into LegCo 24-03-2024 23rd round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles open 25 to 28 March 2024 22-03-2024 CE signs Safeguarding National Security Ordinance 22-03-2024 HKMA and SFC further consult on enhancements to Hong Kong's OTC derivatives reporting regime 22-03-2024 Webinar on Competition Ordinance (24 April 2024) 20-03-2024 Second round of Labour Importation Scheme for Transport Sector - Public Light Bus/Coach Trade to accept applications from 25 March 2024 20-03-2024 Webinar "How to Exude Personal Aura and Increase Influence in the Age of AI" (15 April 2024) (in Chinese only) 19-03-2024 Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions and Two-tiered Standard Rates) Bill 2024 to be introduced into LegCo for First Reading and Second Reading 18-03-2024 LD to launch exhibition on Employment Ordinance and Minimum Wage Ordinance (20-21 March 2024) 15-03-2024 Catering Industry Safety Promotional Campaign 2023/2024 launched 15-03-2024 Home and Youth Affairs Bureau launches new round of Thematic Youth Internship Programmes to Mainland 14-03-2024 Postal services to Australia subject to delay 14-03-2024 HKMA launches Phase 2 of e-HKD Pilot Programme 14-03-2024 Award Scheme for Learning Experiences under Qualifications Framework opens for applications 13-03-2024 Labour Department adjusts and enhances employment services 12-03-2024 HKMA launches stablecoin issuer sandbox arrangement 12-03-2024 SWD invites applications for IT schemes for persons with disabilities 12-03-2024 Postal services to Australia return to normal 10-03-2024 22nd round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles open 11 to 14 March 2024 08-03-2024 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Three-Places-One-Lock Scheme officially launched 08-03-2024 Hong Kong Talent Engage to host regular themed seminars to engage and support arriving talent 08-03-2024 Second Round of Labour Importation Scheme for Transport Sector - Aviation Industry to accept applications from 13 March 2024 08-03-2024 Postal services to Mauritius return to normal 07-03-2024 Safeguarding National Security Bill to be gazetted on 8 March 2024 06-03-2024 Business registration fees to be adjusted and business registration levy to be waived 06-03-2024 Gazettal of Rating (Exemption) Order 2024 06-03-2024 Reimbursement of Maternity Leave Pay Scheme Accepting Applications Now 06-03-2024 The Hong Kong General Chamber of Small and Medium Business - 2024 SME Award (in Chinese only) 05-03-2024 Special traffic and transport arrangements in Chai Wan for Ching Ming Festival 05-03-2024 Crowd safety management measures and special traffic arrangements at Fanling Golf Course 04-03-2024 Hong Kong and Bahrain enter into tax pact 03-03-2024 Hong Kong and Bahrain sign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement 01-03-2024 Government sells site at Kowloon East for electric vehicles charging station purpose and announces ceiling price and adjustment mechanism for charging of electric taxis and public light buses at designated charging stations 01-03-2024 Arrangements for assignment of spectrum in 6/7 GHz band and related spectrum utilisation fee 01-03-2024 Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme invites new round of applications 01-03-2024 Postal services to Australia subject to delay 01-03-2024 Designs Registry reduces fees from 1 March 2024 01-03-2024 Telecommunications (Amendment) Ordinance 2024 gazetted 01-03-2024 Code of Practice for Trial and Pilot Use of Autonomous Vehicles issued by Transport Department 01-03-2024 New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme opens for application from 1 March 2024 01-03-2024 SCED: e-commerce has become key driving force for global trade and economic growth 29-02-2024 Refined vehicle inspection arrangement for applications of "Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles" 29-02-2024 Public consultation on Basic Law Article 23 legislation concluded 29-02-2024 Applications open for second round assignment of spectrum in 26 GHz and 28 GHz bands for provision of 5G services 29-02-2024 SCED: Revitalising a fully and well-functioning dispute settlement system serves interest of all WTO members 28-02-2024 Tax measures proposed in 2024-25 Budget 28-02-2024 Postal services to Italy return to normal 28-02-2024 Extension of first registration tax concession arrangement for electric vehicles for two years and relevant new arrangements 28-02-2024 SME Financing Guarantee Scheme extends application period 28-02-2024 Postal services to Greece subject to delay 28-02-2024 Budget: Advance with Confidence, Seize Opportunities, Strive for High-quality Development 28-02-2024 Budget Speech by the Financial Secretary (10) 28-02-2024 Budget Speech by the Financial Secretary (9) 28-02-2024 Countercyclical macroprudential measures for property mortgage loans 28-02-2024 Budget Speech by the Financial Secretary (8) 28-02-2024 Budget Speech by the Financial Secretary (7) 28-02-2024 Budget Speech by the Financial Secretary (6) 28-02-2024 Budget Speech by the Financial Secretary (5) 28-02-2024 Budget Speech by the Financial Secretary (4) 28-02-2024 Budget Speech by the Financial Secretary (3) 28-02-2024 Budget Speech by the Financial Secretary (2) 28-02-2024 Budget Speech by the Financial Secretary (1) 28-02-2024 World Trade Organization services domestic regulation disciplines enter into force 27-02-2024 Budget-related materials to be available on 28 February 2024 25-02-2024 21st round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to open 26 to 29 February 2024 23-02-2024 Qualifying standards for environment-friendly commercial vehicles to remain unchanged from April 2024 to March 2025 23-02-2024 United Nations Sanctions (Haiti) (Amendment) Regulation 2024 gazetted 23-02-2024 Postal services to Moldova subject to delay 22-02-2024 HAD invites organisations to apply for funding to operate support service centres for ethnic minorities 21-02-2024 Cross-Agency Steering Group launches revamped website for sustainable finance 21-02-2024 SMS Sender Registration Scheme open to all sectors to further combat SMS fraud 21-02-2024 LCQ17: Assisting small and medium enterprises in developing electronic commerce business in the Mainland 20-02-2024 HKSARG welcomes EU's removal of Hong Kong from watchlist on tax co-operation 20-02-2024 Applications invited for Equal Opportunities (Sexual Orientation) Funding Scheme 20-02-2024 Applications invited for Constitution and Basic Law Promotion Activity and Research Sponsorship Scheme 19-02-2024 Queue ticketing system for driving licensing-related services to be implemented at TD's Licensing Offices from 13 March 2024 16-02-2024 Toys and Children's Products Safety Ordinance (Amendment of Schedules 1 and 2) Notice 2024 gazetted 15-02-2024 Resumption of postal services to certain destinations 15-02-2024 Public consultation on proposed subsidiary legislation under Copyright Ordinance launched 15-02-2024 2024 Greater Bay Area Youth Employment Scheme launched 14-02-2024 Transport Department's special arrangements for licence renewals on Budget Day 14-02-2024 20th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to open 12 to 15 February 2024 09-02-2024 Postal services to Chile subject to delay 08-02-2024 Government launches consultation on legislative proposals to regulate over-the-counter trading of virtual assets 08-02-2024 Special traffic and transport arrangements for Lunar New Year's Eve 08-02-2024 Special boundary-crossing arrangements during Lunar New Year holidays and associated public transport service arrangements 08-02-2024 Special traffic arrangements on Lok Ma Chau and Shenzhen Bay Boundary Control Point during Lunar New Year period 07-02-2024 Special traffic arrangements for International Chinese New Year Night Parade 07-02-2024 Marine traffic control and safety measures to be followed at Lunar New Year Fireworks Display 07-02-2024 Postal services to Türkiye return to normal 05-02-2024 Refined arrangement for specified dates booking of "Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles" 01-02-2024 Postal services of the United Kingdom return to normal 01-02-2024 Postal services to Luxembourg return to normal 01-02-2024 Labour Advisory Board reaches consensus on review of "continuous contract" requirement 01-02-2024 Enhancements to Pilot Subsidy Scheme for Third-party Logistics Service Providers implemented on 1 February 31-01-2024 Government welcomes passage of Stamp Duty (Amendment) (Residential Properties) Bill 2023 31-01-2024 Home and Youth Affairs Bureau launches Youth Start-up Internship Programme 2024 31-01-2024 Update on postal services to France 31-01-2024 Postal services to Belgium subject to delay 31-01-2024 Postal services to Finland subject to delay 31-01-2024 LD launches new online enrolment system for occupational safety and health training courses 31-01-2024 FEHD expands scope of "Professional Certification System" to cover general restaurant licence applications 30-01-2024 New Industrialisation Funding Scheme funds project to set up digital printing smart production line 30-01-2024 SCED briefs local and foreign political and business communities on Government's work on strengthening connection with ASEAN 30-01-2024 Seminar "Network Information Security: Protecting Data Privacy" (8 March 2024) (in Chinese only) 30-01-2024 Public consultation on Basic Law Article 23 legislation commences 29-01-2024 Civil and Commercial Arrangement between Mainland and Hong Kong comes into operation 29-01-2024 Postal services to Papua New Guinea return to normal 29-01-2024 Postal services to Belgium return to normal 29-01-2024 Aviation Promotion Project Funding Scheme to accept applications from 29 January 2024 29-01-2024 The Hong Kong General Chamber of Small and Medium Business - 2024 SME Award (in Chinese only) 28-01-2024 19th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to open 29 January to 1 February 26-01-2024 Extending effective period of relaxation of waiver application for existing industrial buildings 26-01-2024 Revision of fees under Land Survey Ordinance 25-01-2024 Strengthening sales control of codeine-containing medicines effective on 26 January 2024 25-01-2024 Updates to "Resource Handbook for Bazaar Application" 25-01-2024 Postal services to Thailand subject to delay 24-01-2024 Asian Financial Forum explores strategies on sustainable economic development and opportunities of multilateral co-operation 24-01-2024 HKMA and PBoC announce measures to deepen financial co-operation between Hong Kong and Mainland 24-01-2024 Hong Kong and Croatia enter into tax pact 24-01-2024 OGCIO invites Leading Organisers for Hong Kong ICT Awards 2024 and 2025 24-01-2024 Latest arrangements for HKeToll consultation counters and streamlining of mobile phone text messages notifications 24-01-2024 Seminar "New Dimension of Corporate Governance: AI Challenges, Data Privacy and IP Protection" (28 February 2024) 23-01-2024 Public consultation on proposal for information sharing among Authorized Institutions to aid in prevention or detection of crime 23-01-2024 Postal services to Belgium subject to delay 23-01-2024 Course on “Hong Kong Statistics for Business” 19-01-2024 Postal services to France subject to delay 19-01-2024 Postal services to Luxembourg subject to delay 19-01-2024 Postal services to Mauritius return to normal 19-01-2024 United Nations Sanctions (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2024 gazetted 19-01-2024 Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Deductions for Spectrum Utilization Fees) Ordinance 2024 takes effect upon gazettal 18-01-2024 Immigration Department introduces electronic services for application for Certificate of Registered Particulars 17-01-2024 HKECIC Announces Increase of Statutory Maximum Liability to HK$80 Billion Strengthening Support for Exporters in Exploring Business Opportunities 16-01-2024 Postal services to Mauritius subject to delay 16-01-2024 Postal services to Papua New Guinea subject to delay 16-01-2024 HKMA/ HKT Global Innovation Award 2024 Award Briefing Session (31 January 2024) 15-01-2024 Sales network and bulk order arrangement for designated bags and designated labels announced 15-01-2024 Applications for Pilot Scheme on Subvention for New Sports in year 2024-25 start 15 January 2024 14-01-2024 18th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to open 15-18 January 2024 12-01-2024 Gazettal of Pesticides Ordinance (Amendment of Schedule 2) Notice 2024 12-01-2024 Applications invited for Main Fund of Sir David Trench Fund for Recreation 12-01-2024 Surface mail services to certain destinations subject to delay 11-01-2024 Postal services to Japan subject to delay 10-01-2024 Webinar "Enhancing Market/Industry Awareness through Effective Utilization of Export Credit Risk Index" (18 January 2024) 09-01-2024 Postal services to Thailand return to normal 09-01-2024 Hong Kong signs first protocol to amend ASEAN - Hong Kong, China free trade agreement 08-01-2024 Application period for Film Production Financing Scheme relaxation measures further extended 05-01-2024 Postal services to Australia subject to delay 05-01-2024 Refined arrangements for issuing Certificate of Particulars of Vehicle 05-01-2024 Rates and Government rent due 31 January 2024 04-01-2024 Monitoring mechanism of live pigs supplied to Hong Kong by FEHD 03-01-2024 HKECIC and Dun & Bradstreet Jointly Launches Credit Risk Index to Mitigate Export Risk 03-01-2024 Webinar "Competition Ordinance" (16 January 2024) 01-01-2024 Transitional period for registration under Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime has ended 31-12-2023 17th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to open 1 to 4 January 2024 30-12-2023 Phase 2 services of Trade Single Window fully implemented early 29-12-2023 Government launches Characteristic Local Tourism Incentive Scheme 29-12-2023 FEHD introduces online renewal services for some licences and permits 29-12-2023 Pilot Scheme on Food Waste Smart Recycling Bins in Private Housing Estates opens for application on 29 December 2023 29-12-2023 Hong Kong Customs introduces Virtual Customs Ambassador XiaoHui 29-12-2023 Professional Training on Smart and Green Logistics Scheme and Logistics Promotion Funding Scheme to be launched and open for application from 8 January 2024 29-12-2023 Gazettal of banking amendment rules to implement Basel III reforms 28-12-2023 Successful trial run of Guangdong-Hong Kong "Single Submission for Dual Declaration" Scheme on cargo 28-12-2023 Open Call for funding applications for investigator-initiated research projects and health promotion projects under HMRF begins 27-12-2023 Innovation and Technology Venture Fund adds one co-investment partner 27-12-2023 Postal services to Thailand subject to delay 20-12-2023 Government promulgates Action Plan on Maritime and Port Development Strategy 20-12-2023 Marine Safety (Alcohol and Drugs) Bill to be gazetted on Friday 20-12-2023 Crowd safety management measures and special traffic arrangements for Christmas on Hong Kong Island and Kowloon 20-12-2023 SMS Sender Registration Scheme to be launched on December 28 to assist in combating SMS scams 20-12-2023 Partnership Fund for the Disadvantaged and its Dedicated Portion for implementing After-school Learning and Support Programmes open for new round of applications 19-12-2023 Government announces details of new Capital Investment Entrant Scheme 19-12-2023 Aberdeen Tunnel to implement HKeToll from 5am on 24 December 2023 18-12-2023 Public views sought on proposed amendments to Noise Control Ordinance on control over domestic renovation noise 18-12-2023 FSD establishes Building Improvement Support Centre 18-12-2023 Coin Collection Programme 18-12-2023 Second Phase Opening-up of Sha Tau Kok starts from 1 January 2024 17-12-2023 Public consultation on Budget launched 19-12-2023 Seminar "Leadership & Management Seminar Series" (11 January 2024) 15-12-2023 Alliance of Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurial Bases in the Greater Bay Area officially launched 15-12-2023 HKAEE honours businesses for achieving environmental excellence 15-12-2023 Communications Authority's revised Television and Radio Codes of Practice take effect upon gazettal 14-12-2023 Government releases Blueprint for Sustainable Development of Agriculture and Fisheries 14-12-2023 People's Bank of China to issue Renminbi Bills through Central Moneymarkets Unit of Hong Kong Monetary Authority 13-12-2023 Facilitation measure on "Standard Contract for Cross-boundary Flow of Personal Information Within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Mainland, Hong Kong)" and its early and pilot implementation arrangements 12-12-2023 Government promulgates Hong Kong Major Transport Infrastructure Development Blueprint 08-12-2023 Gazettal of Nurses Registration (Amendment) Bill 2023 08-12-2023 ITIB publishes Policy Statement on Facilitating Data Flow and Safeguarding Data Security in Hong Kong 08-12-2023 Building Management (Amendment) Bill 2023 gazetted 08-12-2023 Road Traffic (Autonomous Vehicles) Regulation and Road Traffic (Amendment) (Autonomous Vehicles) Ordinance 2023 (Commencement) Notice gazetted 07-12-2023 Hong Kong signs MoU with Saudi Arabia on investment promotio 07-12-2023 Enhancements to Code of Banking Practice 07-12-2023 TD reminds public of implementation of time-varying tolls at three road harbour crossings from 5am on 17 December 2023 07-12-2023 Visa-free access to Angola and Kyrgyzstan for HKSAR passport holders 06-12-2023 Government welcomes passage of Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Disposal Gain by Holder of Qualifying Equity Interests) Bill 2023 06-12-2023 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Office to participate in Entrepreneur Day to showcase Greater Bay Area opportunities 05-12-2023 Home and Youth Affairs Bureau launches new round of Funding Scheme for International Youth Exchange 05-12-2023 ACAD launches 13th-round funding exercise of Arts Capacity Development Funding Scheme 04-12-2023 Labour Department invites employers to join the Good Employer Charter 2024 (now open for enrolment, deadline for submission is 31 March 2024) 01-12-2023 Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme invites new round of applications 01-12-2023 Intangible Cultural Heritage Funding Scheme 2023 opens for applications 01-12-2023 Public consultation on proposed updates to safety standards for toys and children's products launched 01-12-2023 Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Deductions for Spectrum Utilization Fees) Bill 2023 gazetted 01-12-2023 Telecommunications (Amendment) Bill 2023 gazetted 01-12-2023 Harmful Substances in Food (Amendment) Regulation 2021 enters into full force on 1 December 2023 30-11-2023 Labour Department launches series of measures to enhance construction safety 29-11-2023 Government welcomes passage of Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Taxation on Foreign-sourced Disposal Gains) Bill 2023 29-11-2023 Increasing payment rates of Working Family Allowance to encourage continuous employment 29-11-2023 Seminar "2023 Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence Experience Sharing Day" (13 December 2023) 29-11-2023 Seminar "Benchmarking Your Quality Practices against the 2023 HKMA Quality Award Winners" (13 December 2023) 28-11-2023 StartmeupHK Festival 2023 concludes with resounding success: pioneering sustainability across all sectors and propelling global startups towards future of boundless possibilities 28-11-2023 "The 13th World SME Summit Embrace AI, Unleash New Opportunities for SMEs" Event (7 December 2023) (in Chinese only) 27-11-2023 EEB and GACC sign Cooperation Agreement on Supervision of Safety and Facilitation of Customs Clearance of Food Products Manufactured in Hong Kong Exported to Mainland 27-11-2023 Public consultation on promoting paperless corporate communication for Hong Kong companies launched 27-11-2023 Postal services to Serbia return to normal 27-11-2023 Postal services to Greece return to normal 27-11-2023 Hong Kong Police Force Online Applications Platform launched today 24-11-2023 Regional Flag and Regional Emblem (Amendment) Ordinance gazetted and comes into effect 24-11-2023 Good Employer Charter 2024 to promote family-friendly employment practices 23-11-2023 TD reminds public of implementation of HKeToll in Tate's Cairn Tunnel from 5am on 26 November 2023 24-11-2023 “Digital Transformation Support Pilot Program for the Retail Industry Seeking Funding” Event (4 December 2023) (in Chinese only) 21-11-2023 Public consultation on second-stage environmental hygiene-related legislative amendment proposals 19-11-2023 14th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles open 20-23 November 2023 17-11-2023 HKMA welcomes launch of a pilot programme under "Credit Data Smart" 17-11-2023 Postal services to Serbia subject to delay 17-11-2023 Postal services to Italy subject to delay 17-11-2023 Resumption of postal services to certain destinations 17-11-2023 Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Aircraft Leasing Tax Concessions) Bill 2023 gazetted 17-11-2023 Wild Animals Protection (Amendment) Bill 2023 gazetted 17-11-2023 Electronic Transactions (Amendment) Bill 2023 gazetted 17-11-2023 Seminar “Global Economic Prospects and Hong Kong’s Export Challenges and Opportunities in 2024” (3 January 2024) 17-11-2023 Seminar "How HR Promotes ESG in the Enterprise" (27 November 2023) (in Chinese only) 15-11-2023 Hong Kong Academy of Finance's 2024 intake of Financial Leaders Programme is open for application 15-11-2023 Stamp Duty (Amendment) (Stock Transfers) Bill 2023 15-11-2023 Trade consultation on proposed amendments to Buildings Energy Efficiency Ordinance launched 15-11-2023 Tate's Cairn Tunnel to implement HKeToll from 5am on 26 November 2023 14-11-2023 LD holds online exhibition on Employment Ordinance and Minimum Wage Ordinance 14-11-2023 Home and Youth Affairs Bureau launches new round of Funding Scheme for Youth Exchange in the Mainland 13-11-2023 2023/24 Guangdong-Hong Kong Technology Cooperation Funding Scheme opens for applications 10-11-2023 Full resumption of clearance services at Man Kam To Boundary Control Point on 13 November 2023 10-11-2023 Hong Kong Customs to further enhance collaboration with Macao Customs 10-11-2023 Court rules and commencement notice related to Mainland Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance gazetted 10-11-2023 Amended imports and exports classification list to take effect in 2024 09-11-2023 Postal services to Italy subject to delay 09-11-2023 Deepening Fintech Innovation Supervisory Cooperation in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area 09-11-2023 HKTDC Entrepreneur Day 2023 (7-8 December 2023) 09-11-2023 Digital Solution Day for F&B Industry and “Digital Transformation Support Pilot Programme” (21 November 2023) 09-11-2023 Leadership & Management Seminar Series 2023 (20 November 2023) 07-11-2023 Postal services to Spain return to normal 06-11-2023 FSTB publishes details of three major initiatives announced in Hong Kong FinTech Week 2023 06-11-2023 Seminar "What is the Role of IP in Empowering Innovation Ecosystems?" (22 November 2023) 05-11-2023 13th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to open on 6-9 November 2023 03-11-2023 Innovative inventions and applications recognised with Hong Kong ICT Awards 2023 02-11-2023 Hong Kong and Guangdong launch Cross-boundary Public Services 02-11-2023 Hong Kong FinTech Week 2023 02-11-2023 Government announces major initiatives to foster co-development of fintech and real economy 02-11-2023 Seminar "Review and Outlook of Global Corporate Insolvencies" (16 November 2023) 02-11-2023 Suspension of mail delivery services to certain areas in Mexico 01-11-2023 TID, Small and Medium Enterprises Committee and Shenzhen Liaison Unit of HKSAR Government visit Shenzhen 01-11-2023 Electronic customs declaration required for mail containing goods destined for Indonesia to start from 6 November 2023 01-11-2023 Christmas air mail latest dates of posting 2023 01-11-2023 Transport Department releases promotional video for implementation of time-varying tolls at three road harbour crossings 01-11-2023 Immigration Department reminds public that special arrangement for applications for extension of stay due to pandemic will be discontinued next 1 January 31-10-2023 SCED updates representatives of consulates and chambers of commerce on investment promotion work 31-10-2023 Government promulgates Action Plan on Modern Logistics Development 31-10-2023 Visa-free access to Georgia for HKSAR passport holders 31-10-2023 Cargo clearance services at Man Kam To Boundary Control Point to resume on 2 November 2023 30-10-2023 Hong Kong Talent Engage officially established to strengthen recruitment of and support for talent to pursue development in Hong Kong 30-10-2023 CEDB briefs Trade and Industry Advisory Board on Policy Address 30-10-2023 Postal services to Morocco return to normal 30-10-2023 HKMA publishes "e-HKD Pilot Programme Phase 1 Report" 27-10-2023 Pilot Scheme for Electric Public Light Buses accepts applications 27-10-2023 FSTB launches GBA Fintech Two-way Internship Scheme for Post-secondary Students 27-10-2023 Dedicated 100% Loan Guarantee Scheme for Cross-boundary Passenger Transport Trade and Dedicated 100% Loan Guarantee Scheme for Travel Sector extend application period 27-10-2023 LD to launch exhibition on Employment Ordinance and Minimum Wage Ordinance 26-10-2023 "1+" mechanism for approval of new drugs to commence on 1 November 2023 26-10-2023 Government to expand TTPS list of universities to broaden network for attracting talents 26-10-2023 SME Conference 2023 “Innovation Empowers: Collaborating for Mutual Success in the Greater Bay Area” (7 November 2023) 25-10-2023 Hong Kong Talent Engage attracts talents to Hong Kong 25-10-2023 2023 Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence 25-10-2023 Policy Address to bring out full potential of the community 25-10-2023 Policy Address: Towards a Liveable, Innovative and Green Hong Kong 25-10-2023 Policy Address: Boosting the economy, supporting business 25-10-2023 Policy Address promotes vibrant, strong and stable Hong Kong 25-10-2023 Partial principal repayment arrangement for SME Financing Guarantee Scheme 25-10-2023 Stamp Duty (Amendment) (Stock Transfers) Bill 2023 gazetted 25-10-2023 The Chief Executive's 2023 Policy Address 25-10-2023 Postal services to Italy return to normal 25-10-2023 Postal services to Canada return to normal 24-10-2023 Update on postal services to Thailand 24-10-2023 Chief Executive to deliver Policy Address to LegCo 23-10-2023 "The Chief Executive's 2023 Policy Address" available to public on 25 October 2023 22-10-2023 12th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to open on 23-26 October 2023 20-10-2023 Enhanced travel convenience for HKSAR passport holders to Albania and Uganda 20-10-2023 Gazettal of Bankruptcy and Companies Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Ordinance 2023 (Commencement) Notice 2023 20-10-2023 Innovation and Technology Venture Fund adds two co-investment partners 19-10-2023 Women Empowerment Fund invites 2023-24 second round applications 18-10-2023 Government launches Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus (RAISe+) Scheme to promote commercialisation of research and development outcomes 18-10-2023 Bill passed for regulating disposable plastic tableware and other plastic products and enhancing existing producer responsibility schemes 18-10-2023 Home and Youth Affairs Bureau launches new round of Funding Scheme for Youth Internship in the Mainland 18-10-2023 Order to amend Dangerous Drugs Ordinance to be gazetted on 20 October 2023 18-10-2023 Hong Kong FinTech Week 2023 "Fintech Redefined." 18-10-2023 Gazettal of Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Disposal Gain by Holder of Qualifying Equity Interests) Bill 2023 17-10-2023 Tender for re-opening of 10-year Government Bonds under Institutional Bond Issuance Programme to be held on 25 October 2023 17-10-2023 Special traffic and transport arrangements for Hong Kong Cyclothon on 22 October 2023 17-10-2023 Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Taxation on Foreign-sourced Disposal Gains) Bill 2023 to be introduced into LegCo for First Reading and Second Reading 17-10-2023 Clearance services for fresh food at Man Kam To Boundary Control Point to resume on 18 October 2023 16-10-2023 Postal services to Thailand subject to delay 16-10-2023 Time-varying tolls to be implemented at three road harbour crossings from 5am on 17 December 2023 13-10-2023 Government gazettes to include more endangered species on control list 13-10-2023 HKMA issues alert regarding specific websites 12-10-2023 Invitation of quotation for tenancy at Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port 11-10-2023 HKMA issues alert regarding specific website 11-10-2023 Time-varying tolls to be implemented at three road harbour crossings from 5am on 10 December 2023 11-10-2023 Postal services to Philippines return to normal 11-10-2023 Gazettal of Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Taxation on Foreign-sourced Disposal Gains) Bill 2023 11-10-2023 StartmeupHK Festival 2023 offers opportunity for diving into Hong Kong's influential start-up community over week-long extravaganza of innovation 11-10-2023 Suspension of airmail services to Israel 09-10-2023 OGCIO sets up "iAM Smart" registration service counter in Qianhai, Shenzhen 06-10-2023 Hong Kong Customs establishes Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Sector Advisory Group 06-10-2023 Applications for funding from Elder Academy Development Foundation invited 06-10-2023 Rates and Government rent due 31 October 2023 05-10-2023 Seminar "Holiday Marketing Strategies - Essential Tips for E-Commerce" (13 October 2023) 03-10-2023 "iAM Smart" enhancement features real-time daily-life information 30-09-2023 Home and Youth Affairs Bureau launches Youth Link 29-09-2023 Datasets of Physical Banking Facilities of Retail Banks in Hong Kong Available via Open API 29-09-2023 Pilot scheme for Hong Kong and Macao lawyers to practise in nine Mainland municipalities in GBA extended for three years and practice experience threshold lowered 29-09-2023 Registration appointments open to applicants of ex-gratia allowance for fishermen 28-09-2023 HKSAR Government welcomes enhancements to Cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect 28-09-2023 ITC held Forum on Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus (RAISe+) Scheme 28-09-2023 Enhancements to Cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect Pilot Scheme strengthening financial market connectivity in GBA 27-09-2023 Postal services to Spain subject to delay 26-09-2023 Hospital Authority and Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation collaborate to promote healthcare research and development 26-09-2023 InnoCarnival 2023 to run from 28 October to 5 November 2023 27-09-2023 Webinar on Competition Ordinance (27 October 2023) 24-09-2023 10th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open from 25 to 28 September 2023 21-09-2023 HKMA launches Green Fintech Competition 20-09-2023 Lands Department launches 3D Visualisation Map of Kowloon Central and "Open3Dhk" application platform 20-09-2023 LD to launch exhibition on Employment Ordinance and Minimum Wage Ordinance 18-09-2023 Christmas surface mail - latest dates of posting 2023 15-09-2023 Leadership & Management Seminar Series 2023 (Tesla and Lululemon) (31 October 2023) 13-09-2023 2023 Maker in China SME Innovation and Entrepreneurship Global Contest - Hong Kong Chapter successfully held 13-09-2023 Welcoming Ceremony for Young People employed under Greater Bay Area Youth Employment Scheme held in Guangzhou on 13 September 2023 13-09-2023 Postal services to Morocco subject to delay 12-09-2023 "10th Anniversary of Belt and Road Initiative Hong Kong's Footprints, 26 Stories" Commemorative Book 12-09-2023 Belt and Road Office Newsletter (Special Edition) (September 2023): The 10th Anniversary of The Belt and Road Initiative 12-09-2023 HKMA publishes joint report on Project Sela 12-09-2023 Resumption of postal services to certain destinations 12-09-2023 LD holds online exhibition on Employment Ordinance and Minimum Wage Ordinance 11-09-2023 Relief fund for farmers, fish farmers and fishermen affected by rainstorm disaster 11-09-2023 Postal services to Greece subject to delay 10-09-2023 Ninth round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to open on 11-14 September 2023 04-09-2023 Emergency relief fund for farmers and fish farmers affected by Typhoon Saola 04-09-2023 Inspection of aquatic products imported from Japan 04-09-2023 Hong Kong Customs publicises Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime at watch fair 04-09-2023 Launch of Dedicated 100% Loan Guarantee Scheme for Battery Electric Taxis 01-09-2023 Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme invites new round of applications 01-09-2023 Fourth phase of Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme takes effect on 1 September 2023 31-08-2023 Course "Journey to HR Analytics: How to Apply Data to Manage Human Resources in a Qualitative Way?" (September 2023) 31-08-2023 Webinar "Management Essentials: Leadership Communication" (20 September 2023) 31-08-2023 Seminar “Comprehensive Credit Risk Assessment on Buyers - Strategies for Efficient Credit Risk Management” (14 September 2023) 30-08-2023 Hong Kong and Bangladesh enter into tax pact 29-08-2023 CE welcomes promulgation of "Development Plan for Shenzhen Park of Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone" 28-08-2023 Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme to accept applications from 4 September 2023 27-08-2023 Eighth round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to open from 28 August to 31 August 2023 25-08-2023 HKMA unveils new roadmap to promote fintech adoption 24-08-2023 TD reminds public of implementation of HKeToll in Eastern Harbour Crossing from 5am, 27 August 2023 24-08-2023 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area High-value Patent Portfolio Layout Competition 2023 Speaking Tour cum Training Session (to be conducted online on 31 August 2023) 21-08-2023 Hong Kong, China formally accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies 13-08-2023 Seventh round of registration of computer ballot for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to open from 14 to 17 August 2023 11-08-2023 HKSAR Government welcomes introduction of block trading under mutual access programme 10-08-2023 Postal services to Canada return to normal 08-08-2023 OGCIO rolls out new measures to facilitate government procurement of IT products 04-08-2023 Sponsorship for local films nominated to participate in film festivals overseas and Hong Kong films (Cantonese version) distributed in Mainland to end in August 2023 03-08-2023 Branding to Win Seminar 2023: Embrace the Sustainable Era of “ESG + Branding” (30 August 2023) 01-08-2023 OGCIO sets up "iAM Smart" registration service counter in Guangzhou 01-08-2023 Update on postal services to New Zealand 31-07-2023 "633" fixed toll scheme to be implemented in three road harbour crossings from 0.00am on 2 August and HKeToll to be implemented at Western Harbour Crossing from 5am on 6 August 31-07-2023 Property Management Services Ordinance to be fully implemented on 1 August 31-07-2023 EMSD organises E&M I&T Day 2023 31-07-2023 Policy Address consultation launched 31-07-2023 Build a Secure Cyberspace 2023 “Protect Your Online Identity” Seminar and Speech Contest Award Ceremony (22 September 2023) 30-07-2023 Sixth round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for "Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles" to open from 31 July to 3 August 28-07-2023 Social Welfare Department expands Residential Care Services Scheme in Guangdong 27-07-2023 Extension of visa-free period for HKSAR passport holders to Malaysia 27-07-2023 Government to implement "633" fixed toll scheme in three road harbour crossings upon its takeover of Western Harbour Crossing (WHC) on 2 August and to implement HKeToll at WHC and Eastern Harbour Crossing on 6 and 27 August 27-07-2023 Course on “Hong Kong Statistics for Business” 27-07-2023 Ministry of Finance issues Renminbi Sovereign Bonds through Central Moneymarkets Unit of Hong Kong Monetary Authority 26-07-2023 Postal services to Canada subject to delay 24-07-2023 Traffic arrangement for Guangdong-Hong Kong cross-boundary private cars using Sha Tau Kok Control Point 24-07-2023 2023 Innovation and Technology Support Programme (Platform & Seed) open for applications 21-07-2023 “Understanding the Profit Model of Web 3.0 Enterprise Digitalisation - Develop New Strategies for Chinese Internet Marketing ” Webinar (8 August 2023) 21-07-2023 “How to use Spark AR and Blender to achieve social media filter marketing ” Webinar (27 July 2023) 20-07-2023 Cross-Harbour Tunnel to implement HKeToll from 5am on 23 July 2023 18-07-2023 Public consultation on assignment arrangements of spectrum in 6/7 GHz band launched 18-07-2023 Resumption of postal services to certain destinations 18-07-2023 Webinar: Form Filling Workshop (For Beginners) - Technology Voucher Programme (27 July 2023) 16-07-2023 Fifth round of registration of computer ballot for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to open from 17 to 20 July 2023 14-07-2023 CFS webpage elaborates on new import control measures to be adopted over Japanese food 14-07-2023 InnoPreneur Meet Up - From Data to Dollars : Maximising Profitability Through SMART Solutions (3 August 2023) 13-07-2023 Labour Importation Scheme for Construction Sector to accept applications from 17 July 2023 12-07-2023 Government welcomes passage of Bankruptcy and Companies Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2023 12-07-2023 Report on "The Digitalisation of Financial Services in Hong Kong: Recent Experience, Regulatory Developments and Considerations for Sustainable Innovation and Growth" 12-07-2023 Import control measures by HKSAR Government in response to discharge plan of Fukushima nuclear power station 11-07-2023 Orderly exit from the banking sector Pre-approved Principal Payment Holiday Scheme 10-07-2023 Labour Importation Scheme for Transport Sector to accept applications from 17 Jul 2023 10-07-2023 Innovation and Technology Commission launches 2023 Innovation and Technology Support Programme (Mid-stream, theme-based) 10-07-2023 Webinar on “Resale Price Maintenance” (27 July 2023) 07-07-2023 Deregistration of pharmaceutical products containing pholcodine effective from 1 January 2024 07-07-2023 Inland Revenue Department – Warm Reminder on Profits Tax Return Filing Requirements 06-07-2023 Government welcomes passage of Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2023 06-07-2023 2023 "Maker China" International SME Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition – Hong Kong Chapter Competition 04-07-2023 Response of HKSAR Government on release of final report by International Atomic Energy Agency regarding discharge plan of Fukushima nuclear power station 04-07-2023 Postal services to Canada subject to delay 01-07-2023 Hong Kong Customs launches WeChat official account 30-06-2023 Import and Export (Amendment) Ordinance 2023 gazetted and takes effect on 30 June 2023 30-06-2023 Amendments to relevant ordinance on optimisation of EIAO process take effect on 30 June 2023 30-06-2023 Government proposes amendments to update regulations on merchant shipping for compliance with international standards 26-06-2023 Zhejiang and Hong Kong signed a number of co-operation agreements in Hong Kong 23-06-2023 Extension of Principal Moratorium for SME Financing Guarantee Scheme 23-06-2023 Webinar on the Reimbursement of Maternity Leave Pay (RMLP) Scheme (27 July 2023) 23-06-2023 Webinar on Competition Ordinance (19 July 2023) 23-06-2023 "Global Trade Outlook For The Second Half of 2023" Webinar (13 July 2023) 23-06-2023 "Seizing New Opportunities: Using ESG Thinking to Help SMEs Break Through the Bottleneck of Growth" Seminar (7 July 2023) (in Chinese only) 23-06-2023 "Pilot Subsidy Scheme for Third-party Logistics Service Providers and Smart Traffic Fund" Webinar (5 July 2023) 23-06-2023 T-box ESG Stream - Launch Event Series (4 July 2023) (in Chinese only) 23-06-2023 Hong Kong-Mauritius tax treaty in force 21-06-2023 Government welcomes passage of Stamp Duty (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2023 21-06-2023 Reshuffling of service areas of two Mainland offices 20-06-2023 Postal services to Italy subject to delay 20-06-2023 HKECIC Extends Various Enhanced Measures to 30 June 2024 19-06-2023 More categories of fresh produce may be imported via Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge starting from 1 July 2023 19-06-2023 HKECIC Collaborates with Five Banks to Underwrite Risk on Domestic Sales in the Mainland 16-06-2023 Provisions relating to COVID-19 vaccination under Employment Ordinance repealed on 16 June 2023 15-06-2023 "Cybersecurity in Education Sector" Seminar (21 June 2023) (in Chinese only) 13-06-2023 Introduction of labour importation schemes for construction and transport sectors and enhancement of Supplementary Labour Scheme 13-06-2023 Postal services to Ukraine subject to delay 12-06-2023 Network of Family Office Service Providers launched to promote Hong Kong as preferred destination for global family offices 09-06-2023 "ChatGPT x SEO Digital Marketing Workshop" Webinar (27 June 2023) (in Chinese only) 09-06-2023 “Talent Admission Scheme” Seminar (26 June 2023) (in Chinese only) 09-06-2023 "SME LevelUp Workshops" Webinar (15 June and 13 July 2023) 09-06-2023 Gazettal of Pesticides Ordinance (Amendment of Schedule 1) Notice 2023 09-06-2023 List of chemicals regulated under Hazardous Chemicals Control Ordinance to be expanded 07-06-2023 HKMA welcomes launch of HKD-RMB Dual Counter Model and Dual Counter Market Making Programme 05-06-2023 MWC further invites public views on enhancing Statutory Minimum Wage review mechanism 01-06-2023 Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme invites new round of applications 01-06-2023 Harmful Substances in Food (Amendment) Regulation 2021 to commence in phases from 1 June 2023 31-05-2023 Postal services to Philippines subject to delay 31-05-2023 InvestHK announces launch of Global Fast Track 2023 with Global Scaleup Competition across 12 cities 29-05-2023 Public consultation on proposed amendments to Preservatives in Food Regulation launched 25-05-2023 HKeToll implemented at Lion Rock Tunnel from 5am on 28 May 2023 25-05-2023 Bankruptcy and Companies Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2023 gazetted 24-05-2023 Immigration Department adjusts application procedures of visa/entry permits 23-05-2023 Postal services to Italy subject to delay 19-05-2023 “New Opportunities after the Pandemic – Mobile E-Commerce Easy Go Part 2!” Event (16 June 2023) 19-05-2023 “Digital DIY" - GBA Solution Showcase (9 June 2023) (in Chinese only) 19-05-2023 "Business Transformation Strategies and Practices of Hong Kong Enterprises in Greater Bay Area" Seminar (2 June 2023) (in Chinese only) 19-05-2023 HKeToll to be implemented at Shing Mun Tunnels from 5am 21 May 19-05-2023 Import and Export (Strategic Commodities) Regulations (Amendment of Schedules 1 and 2) Order 2023 gazetted 17-05-2023 Government welcomes passage of Stamp Duty (Amendment) Bill 2023 17-05-2023 Government announces expanded Talent List to attract more high-quality talent 16-05-2023 Seminar “How SMEs can Make Use of ESG New Opportunities for Upgrade and Transformation” (1 June 2023) (in Chinese only) 16-05-2023 Seminar “Human Resources Evolution: Exploring New Horizons of Data Analysis” (30 May 2023) (in Chinese only) 16-05-2023 “Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence 2022 - Virtual Company Visit” Webinar (23 and 30 May 2023) (in Chinese only) 16-05-2023 Event "Essentials for Physical Store - Practical and O2O Marketing Tips" (19 May 2023) (in Chinese only) 15-05-2023 Shing Mun Tunnels and Lion Rock Tunnel to implement HKeToll from 5am on 21 and 28 May respectively 15-05-2023 Official launch of Northbound Trading of Swap Connect 15-05-2023 2023 Mainland-Hong Kong Joint Funding Scheme opens for applications 11-05-2023 All Inland Revenue Department offices to operate at Inland Revenue Centre at Kai Tak from 15 May 10-05-2023 Government welcomes passage of Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions for Family-owned Investment Holding Vehicles) Bill 2022 10-05-2023 Postal services to France return to normal 09-05-2023 Resumption of postal services to certain destinations 07-05-2023 Fund helps firms seize opportunities 05-05-2023 55th APEC SME Working Group meeting successfully held in Hong Kong 05-05-2023 Fines and Fixed Penalties (Public Cleanliness and Obstruction) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2023 gazetted 05-05-2023 Community testing centres and community testing stations to completely cease operation starting from 13 May 05-05-2023 HKeToll to be implemented in Tsing Sha Control Area from 5am 7 May 2023 04-05-2023 Webinar "SME LevelUp Workshops - GBA Bible for Entrepreneurs: Grab the Market Fast Step by Step" (9 May 2023) 04-05-2023 Support Programme for Employees with Disabilities accepts applications all year round 03-05-2023 Security and Guarding Services (Licensing) (Amendment) Regulation 2023 to be gazetted on 5 May 03-05-2023 Legislative amendments on air transport of dangerous goods to be gazetted on 5 May 2023 03-05-2023 Postal services to Israel return to normal 02-05-2023 Testing and Certification Manpower Development Award Scheme 2023-24 opens for applications 01-05-2023 "Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles" open for application from 1 June 2023 30-04-2023 Producer Responsibility Scheme on Glass Beverage Containers to be implemented 1 May 2023 28-04-2023 Launch of Dedicated 100% Loan Guarantee Schemes for Cross-boundary Passenger Transport Trade and Travel Sector 28-04-2023 31 May 2023 deadline for proposals to alter rateable values 28-04-2023 Occupational Safety and Occupational Health Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Ordinance 2023 gazetted and took effect on 28 April 2023 27-04-2023 Postal services to Italy return to normal 27-04-2023 Postal services to Canada return to normal 27-04-2023 Course "How to Apply Data to Manage Human Resources in a Qualitative Way?" (13 and 14 May 2023) 27-04-2023 Webinar "Adapting to the Changing Global Trade Landscape: Opportunities and Challenges for Exporters" (4 May 2023) 27-04-2023 Banking Sector defers repayment of trade facilities by another 90 days 27-04-2023 Commencement of Companies (Amendment) Ordinance 2023 27-04-2023 Resumption of normal service of Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office 26-04-2023 HKeToll to be implemented in Tsing Sha Control Area from 5am on 7 May 26-04-2023 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Promotion Centre officially commences operation 26-04-2023 Order on Comprehensive Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement with Mauritius to be gazetted 26-04-2023 Hong Kong Customs launches official Douyin account 25-04-2023 Air letter and packet services to Sudan suspended 25-04-2023 Postal services to Norway return to normal 24-04-2023 Hong Kong, Guangdong Province and Macao sign MOU on jointly promoting development of standards in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area 24-04-2023 FEHD further extends trial scheme to regulate disposal arrangement of waste generated by food premises 21-04-2023 Consultation on annual update to Financial Services Providers list under OTC derivatives regulatory regime 21-04-2023 Postal services to Italy subject to delay 20-04-2023 Postal services to Norway subject to delay 19-04-2023 TLB establishes Task Force on Maritime and Port Development Strategy 19-04-2023 Mega Arts and Cultural Events Fund open for applications 19-04-2023 Government welcomes passage of tax concessions and increase in child allowance 18-04-2023 Event "New Opportunities after the Pandemic Mobile E-Commerce Easy Go Part 2!” (21 April 2023) (in Chinese only) 17-04-2023 SIE Fund invites proposals for Venture Building Initiative from organisations 17-04-2023 EPD announces special arrangement for Ex-gratia Payment Scheme for Phasing Out Euro IV Diesel Commercial Vehicles 14-04-2023 "M" Mark System enhancement measures take effect 14-04-2023 Postal services to Cyprus return to normal 14-04-2023 Seminar "How to Promote Digital Transformation through ChatGPT and Digital Human?" (4 May 2023) (in Chinese only) 14-04-2023 Webinar "AI Business Tactics" (27 April 2023) 14-04-2023 Seminar "Enjoying the Benefits Under Tax Treaty using Hong Kong Certificate of Resident Status(CoR) and the Impact of Foreign Source Income Exemption Regime (FSIE) on CoR” (20 April 2023) (in Chinese only) 12-04-2023 Repeal of provisions relating to COVID-19 vaccination under Employment Ordinance 11-04-2023 Postal services to Israel subject to delay 11-04-2023 Postal services to Canada subject to delay 06-04-2023 Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2023 gazetted 06-04-2023 Stamp Duty (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2023 gazetted 04-04-2023 Updated commitments on trade in services under Free Trade Agreement between Hong Kong and Chile to enter into force on 6 April 2023 04-04-2023 Transport Department reminds vehicle owners to open HKeToll account and set up payment methods 03-04-2023 IRD issues profits tax, property tax and employer's returns for 2022-23 03-04-2023 Inland Revenue Department - New Era of Profits Tax Filing 03-04-2023 Inland Revenue Department - Electronic Filing of Employer’s Return - Easy, Secure and Environment-friendly 03-04-2023 HKECIC Launches its First Innovative Green Export Credit Insurance 31-03-2023 Streamlined arrangement for Offensive Trades Licence under the Government lease for specified food businesses extended 31-03-2023 Government announces prevention and control measures and vaccination arrangements in new phase of resumption of normalcy 31-03-2023 Additional facilitation measures to assist cross-boundary vehicles stranded in Mainland or Macao to return to Hong Kong for vehicle examination extended to 30 June 31-03-2023 Hong Kong Customs announces implementation arrangement of Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime 31-03-2023 Webinar "Is ESG just a Buzz Word? Why ESG and how to integrate ESG into the Employee Cycle?" (27 April 2023) 31-03-2023 “Hong Kong．IN．Brand Greater Bay” Strategies and Experience Sharing Seminar 2023 (25 April 2023) (in Chinese only) 31-03-2023 HR x L&D Mixer Event #1 - Talent Strategy & Beyond (19 April 2023) 31-03-2023 Webinar on Competition Ordinance (18 April 2023) 30-03-2023 Immigration Department adjusts submission means for applications under four talent admission schemes 30-03-2023 Inland Revenue Centre in Kai Tak Development Area officially opens 30-03-2023 Postal services to Peru return to normal 29-03-2023 Postal services to Germany return to normal 28-03-2023 HKECIC Extends “Export Credit Guarantee Programme” to End March 2024 28-03-2023 HKPC Launched Government Funding Scheme Mobile App: “BEE@HKPC” 28-03-2023 MWC invites public views on enhancing Statutory Minimum Wage review mechanism 27-03-2023 Resumption of postal services to certain destinations 24-03-2023 Government issues Policy Statement on Developing Family Office Businesses in Hong Kong 22-03-2023 Import and Export (Amendment) Bill 2023 for transhipment of alternative smoking products to be gazetted on 24 March 2023 22-03-2023 LCQ10: BUD Fund 21-03-2023 Event "Cross-border and GBA Business Embracing Unlimited Business Opportunities" (14 April 2023) 21-03-2023 New Phase of Cleaner Production Partnership Programme (2020-2025) Webinar "Promotion of Organic Waste and Food Waste Treatment Technologies" (29 March 2023) (in Chinese only) 21-03-2023 Seminar "ESG Pledge" (22 March 2023) (in Chinese only) 21-03-2023 Consultation launched on review of Code of Practice for Employment Agencies 20-03-2023 Support service for real-name registration for SIM cards in post offices to continue until 31 March 2023 17-03-2023 New round of innovative programmes launched upon appointment of third batch of SIE Fund intermediaries 16-03-2023 Postal services to Belgium return to normal 16-03-2023 Award Scheme for Learning Experiences under Qualifications Framework opens for applications 15-03-2023 Government to retain five testing points for providing self-paid nucleic acid testing service starting from 22 March 15-03-2023 Government introduces Bill into Legislative Council for regulation of disposable plastic tableware and other plastic products 13-03-2023 Content Development Scheme for Streaming Platforms opens for application 10-03-2023 Postal services to Belgium subject to delay 10-03-2023 Extension of service hours at Kowloon Central Post Office on Saturdays 09-03-2023 Postal services to Vanuatu subject to delay 06-03-2023 Webinar “Explore the landscape of international economy and trade in 2023 on how exporters can grab development opportunities” (16 March 2023) 06-03-2023 Seminar “Office Cyber Security Risks and Security Strategies” (17 March 2023) 06-03-2023 Postal services to Finland return to normal 03-03-2023 Government announces establishment of Committee on Innovation, Technology and Industry Development 03-03-2023 Long-haul service resumption of Hong Kong section of Express Rail Link in phases 03-03-2023 Temporary suspension of postal services in Tsim Sha Tsui area 01-03-2023 Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme invites new round of applications 01-03-2023 Gazettal of Rating (Exemption) Order 2023 01-03-2023 Gazettal of Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Child Allowance and Tax Concessions) Bill 2023 01-03-2023 Government launches regularised Greater Bay Area Youth Employment Scheme 28-02-2023 Sustainable Fisheries Development Fund and Sustainable Agricultural Development Fund invite new applications under enhanced schemes 28-02-2023 Postal services to Mauritius return to normal 28-02-2023 Government lifts all mandatory mask-wearing requirements 27-02-2023 New arrangements for nucleic acid testing service to commence from 1 March 2023 24-02-2023 Service reactivation arrangements for deactivated pre-paid SIM cards not having completed real-name registration before deadline 23-02-2023 HKSAR Government welcomes promulgation of Opinion on Providing Financial Support for the Comprehensive Deepening Reform and Opening Up of the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone 23-02-2023 CEDB and Qianhai Authority jointly promulgate 16 measures for promoting development of intellectual property and innovation in Hong Kong and Qianhai-Shenzhen 22-02-2023 Tax measures proposed in 2023-24 Budget 22-02-2023 Adjustment to Value Bands of Ad Valorem Stamp Duty payable for sale and purchase or transfer of residential and non-residential properties (Scale 2 rates) 22-02-2023 SME Financing Guarantee Scheme extends application period 22-02-2023 Budget brings high-quality development to the fore 22-02-2023 Budget to secure speedy recovery 22-02-2023 Budget: Leaping Forward Steadily, Together We Bolster Prosperity under Our New Vision 22-02-2023 Telecommunications service providers to send final SMS notification reminders to SIM card users for completing real-name registration before 23 February 2023 21-02-2023 Transport Department to set up 34 consultation counters to assist vehicle owners in applying for HKeToll services 21-02-2023 Public may download local COVID-19 records compatible with EU Digital COVID Certificate mechanism from 7 March 2023 21-02-2023 Postal services to Mauritius subject to delay 21-02-2023 Privacy-FriendlyAwards 2023 20-02-2023 Qualifying standards for environment-friendly commercial vehicles to remain unchanged from April 2023 to March 2024 17-02-2023 Home and Youth Affairs Bureau and Youth Development Commission jointly launch Funding Scheme for Youth Exchange in the Mainland and Funding Scheme for International Youth Exchange 17-02-2023 Transport Department strengthens assistance to taxi trade in applying for HKeToll 17-02-2023 FEHD introduces two new measures to enhance food business licensing regime 17-02-2023 Commencement notice for Copyright (Amendment) Ordinance 2022 and related code of practice gazetted 17-02-2023 Toys and Children's Products Safety Ordinance (Amendment of Schedule 2) Notice 2023 gazetted 17-02-2023 Additional facilitation measures to assist cross-boundary vehicles stranded in Mainland or Macao to return to Hong Kong for vehicle examination 16-02-2023 Real-name registration for SIM cards deadline：23 February 2023 16-02-2023 Contingency streamlined arrangement for Closed Road Permit for cross-boundary vehicle application procedures 16-02-2023 STL witnesses signing of co-operation framework agreement between Hong Kong and Dongguan 16-02-2023 Customs requirements for sending air mail containing goods destined to or transited via European Union, Switzerland and Norway from 1 March 2023 16-02-2023 Postal services to Finland subject to delay 15-02-2023 HKSAR Government continues to refine regime against cross-border tax avoidance 15-02-2023 Postal services to United States return to normal 14-02-2023 Update on postal services to New Zealand 14-02-2023 Full resumption of postal services to Mainland 14-02-2023 Postal services to Greece return to normal 13-02-2023 Transport Department strengthens services to assist public to apply for HKeToll Implementation as HKeToll at Tsing Sha Control Area deferred 13-02-2023 Government to launch trade consultation on initiative about taxation treatment of onshore gains on disposal of equity interests next month 13-02-2023 Postal services to Japan return to normal 10-02-2023 Reimbursement of Maternity Leave Pay Scheme 10-02-2023 Postal services to Greece subject to delay 10-02-2023 Relocation of Driving Licence Records Office of Transport Department 10-02-2023 First phase of Hong Kong-Asian Film Collaboration Funding Scheme opens for application 09-02-2023 HKSAR Government welcomes introduction of "exit endorsement for talents" by Mainland authorities 08-02-2023 HKeToll to be implemented in Tsing Sha Control Area from 5am on 26 February 2023 07-02-2023 Real-name registration for SIM cards to commence on 1 March 2023 03-02-2023 Transcript of remarks of press conference on full resumption of normal travel with Mainland 03-02-2023 Invitation of quotations for tenancy at Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point 03-02-2023 Postal services to United States subject to delay 02-02-2023 "Hello Hong Kong" Campaign launched to promote Hong Kong around the world 02-02-2023 Postal services to France subject to delay 02-02-2023 Course on “Hong Kong Statistics for Business” (March 2023) 01-02-2023 Exploring Greater Bay Area opportunities - Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Office to participate in Education & Careers Expo 01-02-2023 Postal services to New Zealand subject to delay 01-02-2023 Postal services to Mauritius and Saudi Arabia return to normal 31-01-2023 Conclusion of discussion paper on crypto-assets and stablecoins 31-01-2023 "Pang Tsai" cloth hawkers to continue operations at another FEHD market from 1 February 2023 31-01-2023 "e-HongKongGuide" 2023 available for free download 31-01-2023 Producer responsibility scheme on glass beverage containers accepts supplier registrations from 1 February 2023 31-01-2023 Expansion of Pilot Scheme on Immigration Facilitation for Visitors Participating in Short-term Activities in Designated Sectors 30-01-2023 Postal services to Germany subject to delay 30-01-2023 Resumption of postal services to Australia, Cambodia, Ireland, Japan and Maldives 30-01-2023 OGCIO invites Leading Organisers for Hong Kong ICT Awards 2023 27-01-2023 Postal services to Pakistan return to normal 27-01-2023 Hong Kong Customs takes strict enforcement action to control cannabidiol (CBD) from 1 February 2023 27-01-2023 Task Force on Promoting and Branding Hong Kong set up 26-01-2023 Regular quotas for Hong Kong cross-boundary non-commercial private cars using HZMB to Macao to be increased 26-01-2023 "Digital DIY" – Retail Solution Fair (17 February 2023) (in Chinese only) 26-01-2023 Seminar “Managing trade receivable risks properly for capitalizing Greater Bay Area opportunities” (2 February 2023) 20-01-2023 Government fine-tunes mask-wearing requirements in certain premises with effect from 26 January 2023 19-01-2023 Government cancels arrangement of issuing isolation orders with effect from 30 January 2023 18-01-2023 Government welcomes passage of Companies (Amendment) Bill 2022 18-01-2023 Government welcomes passage of Stamp Duty (Amendment) Bill 2022 16-01-2023 Application for Pilot Scheme on Subvention for New Sports in year 2023-24 starts 13-01-2023 Government adjusts evaluation criteria for COVID-19 nucleic acid test results 12-01-2023 Expanded programme of Centre of Excellence for Major Project Leaders launched 11-01-2023 Service resumption of Hong Kong section of Express Rail Link from 15 January 2023 11-01-2023 Home and Youth Affairs Bureau partners with Cyberport and HKSTP to launch new round of Youth Start-up Internship Programme 11-01-2023 Home and Youth Affairs Bureau partners with Cyberport and HKSTP to launch new round of Youth Start-up Internship Programme 10-01-2023 Chief Executive in Council adopts recommendation on Statutory Minimum Wage rate 06-01-2023 Subsidy Scheme for Using Hotels and Guesthouses as Youth Hostels opens for application 06-01-2023 Transport Department launches HKeToll 06-01-2023 Further adjustments for cross-boundary goods vehicle transport arrangement 06-01-2023 Government announces nucleic acid testing arrangement to be implemented since 8 January 2023 for resumption of normal travel between Hong Kong and Mainland 05-01-2023 Transcript of remarks of press conference on arrangements of resumption of normal travel with Mainland 05-01-2023 Progressive, orderly and comprehensive resumption of normal travel between Hong Kong and Mainland to be achieved 05-01-2023 Majority of Inland Revenue Department's offices to complete relocation to Kai Tak 29-12-2022 Common Spatial Data Infrastructure portal and first 3D digital map open for use 29-12-2022 HKECIC Extends Supportive Measures to end-June 2023 29-12-2022 Intellectual Property Department enhances the Free Intellectual Property Consultation Service from 1 January 2023 28-12-2022 Transcript of remarks of Command and Coordination Group press conference 28-12-2022 Government adjusts testing arrangements for inbound persons 28-12-2022 Government adjusts local anti-epidemic measures 28-12-2022 Government launches enhanced Technology Talent Admission Scheme 28-12-2022 Talents Service Unit online platform commenced operation 27-12-2022 Government reminds retail trade and public on implementation of enhanced Plastic Shopping Bag Charging Scheme on 31 December 2022 25-12-2022 Co-ordination Group on Resumption of Normal Travel convenes first meeting 23-12-2022 Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises commenced full operation 22-12-2022 Government promulgated Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Development Blueprint 22-12-2022 Home and Youth Affairs Bureau and Youth Development Commission jointly launched Funding Scheme for Youth Positive Thinking Activities 22-12-2022 Electronic customs declaration required for mail containing goods destined for Australia and Jordan to start from 9 January 2023 22-12-2022 Hong Kong Housing Authority approves extension of rent concessions for eligible non-domestic tenants 22-12-2022 Transcript of remarks by SCED on the ruling on the origin marking requirement imposed on Hong Kong products by the US 21-12-2022 Invest Hong Kong unveils FinTechHK Community Platform 20-12-2022 Webinar on Competition Ordinance (12 January 2023) 20-12-2022 "Sustainability Trends in Manufacturing Industry" Webinar (10 January 2023) (in Chinese only) 20-12-2022 Seminar “Global Economic and Hong Kong’s Export Outlook in 2023” (5 January 2023) 19-12-2022 Report on "Climate Risk Measurement: The Existing Landscape and Developments in Hong Kong's Financial Services Industry" 19-12-2022 EPD's Centralised Environmental Database to open progressively 19-12-2022 Public consultation on raising fixed penalty level for public cleanliness and obstruction offences 19-12-2022 Consultation on enhancing regulation of crowdfunding activities launched 18-12-2022 Public consultation on Budget launched 15-12-2022 Inland Revenue Department to relocate offices to Kai Tak and hold "Past and Future" Exhibition 14-12-2022 Metaverse Series: All You Need to Know About NFT (Non-fungible token) (6, 13, 20 and 27 January 2023) 14-12-2022 Leadership & Management Seminar Series “Data-driven Leadership and Digital Transformation” (21 December 2022) (in Chinese only) 12-12-2022 Eco Asia Conference - Green & Sustainable Finance Session: Establishing Hong Kong as a Regional Carbon Trading Hub (15 Dec 2022) 09-12-2022 Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions for Family-owned Investment Holding Vehicles) Bill 2022 gazetted 05-12-2022 Government issues Development Roadmap for the Insurance Sector in Hong Kong 02-12-2022 Application for Subsidy Scheme for Encouraging Early Deployment of 5G to close on 31 December 01-12-2022 Pilot project for prioritising examination of qualified invention patent applications filed by Hong Kong applicants in Mainland to be launched on 1 January 2023 30-11-2022 Small Unmanned Aircraft Order (Cap. 448G) to take full effect on 1 December 30-11-2022 FEHD releases Practical Guide on Take-away Meal and Meal Delivery Services 30-11-2022 BUD Fund Symposium 2022 (8 December 2022) (in Chinese only) 30-11-2022 Update on Foreign Source Income Exemption Regime (Webinar) (6 December 2022) (in Chinese only) 29-11-2022 Relocation of Inland Revenue Department and "Past and Future" Exhibition 29-11-2022 Immigration Department Electronic Services for Visa Application Extended to all Visa Application Types 29-11-2022 Second round of enrolment for Corporate Games 2023 starts today 25-11-2022 Companies (Amendment) Bill 2022 gazetted 24-11-2022 Public consultation on free trade agreement with Peru starts 23-11-2022 ACAD launches 12th-round funding exercise of Arts Capacity Development Funding Scheme 22-11-2022 Trade consultation on enhancing aircraft leasing preferential tax regime launched 22-11-2022 「攜手共建『一帶一路』，合作共享發展機遇 ——香港工商界走進境外經貿合作區交流會」(30 November 2022)(in Chinese only) 21-11-2022 Strategic Purchasing Office established 18-11-2022 Government gazettes regulations on reduction of water and sewage charges for non-domestic accounts 17-11-2022 Support Programme for Employees with Disabilities accepts applications all year round 17-11-2022 慶祝香港特別行政區成立二十五周年慶典暨香港中小型企業總商會第十二屆「國際中小企高峰論壇」-【新時代如何利用創新科技實踐再工業化】(in Chinese only) 16-11-2022 Hong Kong to commence free trade agreement negotiation with Peru 15-11-2022 HKTDC Entrepreneur Day 2022 (30 Nov - 2 Dec 2022) 14-11-2022 2022 Guangdong-Hong Kong Technology Cooperation Funding Scheme opens for applications 11-11-2022 Commencement notices of legislation concerning producer responsibility scheme on glass beverage containers gazetted 07-11-2022 FEHD launches trial scheme to regulate placement of waste generated by food premises 07-11-2022 Hong Kong and Mauritius enter into tax pact 02-11-2022 SITI briefs stakeholders on Policy Address I&T initiatives 31-10-2022 Pilot Green and Sustainable Finance Capacity Building Support Scheme begins accepting eligible programme applications 31-10-2022 Hong Kong FinTech Week 2022 31-10-2022 Green Environmental & Material Testing Service Seminar (16 November 2022) 31-10-2022 InnoPreneur GBA MeetUp (10 November 2022) 31-10-2022 “Minimize Export Credit Risks amid the Gloomy Global Economic Outlook” Webinar (10 November 2022) 31-10-2022 Government issues Policy Statement on development of Virtual Assets in Hong Kong 31-10-2022 Applications invited for Research Fellowship Scheme under Health and Medical Research Fund 28-10-2022 Cross-Agency Steering Group welcomes launch of HKEX's Core Climate to mobilise finance for the transition to a low carbon economy 28-10-2022 Government enhances Green Lifestyle Local Tour Incentive Scheme 27-10-2022 New round of applications under Quality Enhancement Support Scheme of self-financing post-secondary education opens 26-10-2022 Government welcomes approval of reduced statutory interest rate cap for lending 26-10-2022 Government to strengthen regime against cross-border tax avoidance 24-10-2022 CEDB briefs Trade and Industry Advisory Board on Policy Address 24-10-2022 HKMA announces official launch of Commercial Data Interchange 24-10-2022 Government to extend Convention and Exhibition Industry Subsidy Scheme 21-10-2022 Amendment regulations on Transport Department's e-permit initiative gazetted 20-10-2022 Extension of Pre-approved Principal Payment Holiday Scheme for six months 20-10-2022 Government launches Cultural and Heritage Sites Local Tour Incentive Scheme 19-10-2022 Government enhances Plastic Shopping Bag Charging Scheme 19-10-2022 New round of applications for Solar Harvest opens 19-10-2022 Legislative amendments for introducing fourth phase of Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme submitted to Legislative Council 19-10-2022 CE to build a healthy, vibrant, caring and liveable Hong Kong 19-10-2022 Policy Address: Four steps to unleashing Hong Kong's I&T potential 19-10-2022 Land and housing top priorities in CE's first Policy Address 19-10-2022 Policy Address: Attracting talents, enterprises to boost competitiveness 19-10-2022 Policy Address for Hong Kong citizens: CE 19-10-2022 CE delivers "The Chief Executive's 2022 Policy Address" to LegCo 17-10-2022 "The Chief Executive's 2022 Policy Address" available to public on 19 October 17-10-2022 Application for Thematic Sponsorship Scheme to Support Family-related Initiatives 2022 opens 17-10-2022 Course “Blender 3D Modeling: From Maya and 3ds Max to Blender” (November 2022) 17-10-2022 "Low-carbon Product Design and Smart Manufacturing CP3" Webinar (28 October 2022) (in Chinese only) 17-10-2022 “CMA InnoDrive Hub Upgrade Series: Sharing on the Business Opportunities in the Metaverse” Webinar (20 October 2022) (in Chinese only) 17-10-2022 New round of applications under Green Welfare NGOs scheme opens 14-10-2022 InvestHK's Investment Promotion Week aims to lift foreign companies' awareness of Hong Kong's business opportunities 14-10-2022 Enrolment for Corporate Games 2023 to begin for public and private organisations 13-10-2022 Hong Kong FinTech Week 2022 "Pushing Boundaries and Reaping Benefits" in financial services and beyond 12-10-2022 Pilotage (Amendment) Bill 2022 to be gazetted on 14 October 12-10-2022 Cross-Agency Steering Group launches Sustainable Finance Internship Initiative to support capacity building 12-10-2022 Green Environmental & Material Testing Service Seminar (21 October 2022) (in Chinese only) 10-10-2022 Hong Kong Academy of Finance's 2023 intake of Financial Leaders Programme open for application 06-10-2022 EPD announces special arrangement for Ex-gratia Payment Scheme for Phasing Out Euro IV Diesel Commercial Vehicles 06-10-2022 Postal services to Canada return to normal 06-10-2022 Application period for Legal Talent Recruitment Scheme (Trainee Solicitors) 2022 to be extended 05-10-2022 InnoCarnival 2022 to run from October 22 to 30 03-10-2022 Resumption of airmail services to Australia, Brazil, Cyprus, France, Israel, Latvia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Peru, United Arab Emirates and United States 29-09-2022 Hong Kong Housing Authority approves extension of rent concessions for eligible non-domestic tenants 29-09-2022 Lunch and Learn “Story-Based Exploration AR/VR Team Challenge” Webinar (18 October 2022) 29-09-2022 Cybersec Infohub Annual Professional Workshop 2022: Rethink Your Cyber Security Strategy (12 October 2022) 29-09-2022 Webinar on Competition Ordinance (11 October 2022) 29-09-2022 “Are you ready for Metaverse?” Webinar (6 October 2022) 28-09-2022 Government starts legislative process to give effect to Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting in Hong Kong 26-09-2022 HKMA announces implementation details of Pilot Scheme on Training Subsidy for Fintech Practitioners 23-09-2022 Labour Department rolls out Pilot Rehabilitation Programme for Employees Injured at Work 20-09-2022 “FinTech Series: Decentralized Finance (DeFi) — Blockchain Banking” Course (22 November 2022) 20-09-2022 “Safeguard and expand your export business in post-pandemic era” Webinar (29 September 2022) 20-09-2022 InnoPreneur MeetUp “The Chinese Medicine Industry Power-up” Seminar (28 September 2022) 20-09-2022 “How Foreign Source Income Exemption (FSIE) Regime for Passive Income Impacts Corporations in Hong Kong” Seminar (28 September 2022) (in Chinese only) 20-09-2022 “CEO Online–New Era of 5G, New Opportunities for Startups” Seminar (23 September 2022) (in Chinese only) 16-09-2022 Government to further extend government rental concessions 16-09-2022 Extension of Pre-approved Principal Payment Holiday Scheme for three months 15-09-2022 Construction Industry Safety Award Scheme 2022/2023 06-09-2022 Build a Secure Cyberspace "Fact Check After Receiving, Think Twice Before Sharing" Webinar cum Folder Design Contest Award Ceremony (23 September 2022) 06-09-2022 Business Talk – “Fund-raising Essentials for Startups” Seminar (16 September 2022) (in Chinese only) 06-09-2022 Startup Guide to GBA Cities - Macao (9 September 2022) (in Chinese only) 06-09-2022 Webinar “Strategies for Exporters in Electronics Industry: Explore Business Opportunities in GBA & RCEP Leveraging on Trade Credit Insurance” (8 September 2022) (in Chinese only) 02-09-2022 Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau and Shenzhen Qianhai Authority jointly promulgate 18 measures for Supporting the Linked Development of Shenzhen and Hong Kong Venture Capital Investments in Qianhai 01-09-2022 Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme invites new round of applications 31-08-2022 Travel Industry Authority to take over licensing and regulatory functions of travel industry 30-08-2022 Resumption of airmail services to Brazil, Cyprus, Israel, Latvia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico and Peru 22-08-2022 “Metaverse Series: All You Need to Know About NFT (Non-fungible token)” Course (October 2022) 22-08-2022 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Webinars: "Path to Achieve Carbon Neutrality – for SME and Property Management Companies" (21 September 2022) 18-08-2022 Innovation and Technology Commission launches Innovation Hub@HK website 15-08-2022 Seminar on Productivity Assessment for Employees with Disabilities under the Statutory Minimum Wage Regime (16 September 2022) 10-08-2022 InvestHK partners with HKMA to launch Central Bank Digital Currency track for Global Fast Track 2022 10-08-2022 SFST visits Cyberport and announces new round of proof-of-concept subsidy scheme as well as training scheme for fintech practitioners 10-08-2022 StartmeupHK Festival 2022 (5-10 September 2022) 10-08-2022 Course on “Hong Kong Statistics for Business” (September - October 2022) 03-08-2022 HKMA/ HKT Global Innovation Award 2022/23 19-07-2022 Repayment of trade facilities deferred by banking sector for another 90-day period 11-07-2022 5G Symposium: 5G’s Role for Tomorrow’s Smart City and Living (29 July 2022) 06-07-2022 Business Advisory Workshop - Exploring the Mainland Market Opportunities via the YRD Import Platform (22 July 2022) 30-06-2022 "Metaverse Series: Blockchain Technologies and Applications" Training Course (28 September 2022) 30-06-2022 Blender 3D Modeling: From Maya and 3ds Max to Blender (August - September 2022) 30-06-2022 Journey to HR Analytics: How to Apply Data to Manage Human Resources in a Qualitative Way? (August 2022) 28-06-2022 Webinar on the Reimbursement of Maternity Leave Pay Scheme (29 July 2022) 21-06-2022 Application period for Film Production Financing Scheme relaxation measures further extended 20-06-2022 HKECIC Further Extends Supportive Measures to end-December 2022 20-06-2022 Extended application period for Subsidy Scheme for Encouraging Early Deployment of 5G 17-06-2022 Employment and Retirement Schemes Legislation (Offsetting Arrangement) (Amendment) Ordinance 2022 gazetted 17-06-2022 Sickness Allowance and Employment Protection under Anti-Epidemic Measures 15-06-2022 HKMA Leadership and Management Seminar Series 2 (17 June 2022) 15-06-2022 Decentralized Finance (DeFi): Banking on-chains — Swap, Borrow, Earn (August 2022) 15-06-2022 Webinar on Competition Ordinance (12 July 2022) 10-06-2022 Webinar on “Recommended Model Contractual Clauses for Cross-border Transfers of Personal Data” (27 June 2022) 31-05-2022 Pilot Scheme on Immigration Facilitation for Visitors Participating in Short-term Activities in Designated Sectors 31-05-2022 "Maker in China" SME Innovation and Entrepreneurship Global Contest (SME IEGC) - Hong Kong Chapter 2022 (in Chinese only) 30-05-2022 "A Practical Guide for Setting Up in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area via Hong Kong" 16-05-2022 STARS Programme Cohort 5: PropTech + ESG Upskilling Workshop - "Government Funding Schemes, Intellectual Property & Q-Mark Schemes" (20 May 2022) 21-04-2022 Metaverse Series: All You Need to Know About NFT (Non-fungible token) (August 2022) 21-04-2022 Smart e-Supply Chain Technology Executive Training (23, 30 July 2022) 21-04-2022 Metaverse Series: Blockchain Technologies and Applications (8 June 2022) 21-04-2022 Blender 3D Modeling: From Maya and 3ds Max to Blender (May 2022) 21-04-2022 Decentralized Finance (DeFi): Banking on-chains — Swap, Borrow, Earn (May 2022) 07-04-2022 The Hong Kong General Chamber of Small and Medium Business - Online briefing session for 2022 SME Award (14 April 2022) (in Chinese only) 07-04-2022 The Hong Kong General Chamber of Small and Medium Business - 2022 SME Award (in Chinese only) 01-04-2022 Electronic Filing of Employer’s Return - Easy, Secure and Environment-friendly 25-03-2022 HKMA Leadership and Management Seminar Series 1 (28 April 2022) (in Chinese only) 22-03-2022 Webinar on Competition Ordinance (21 April 2022) 17-03-2022 Anti-pandemic Support for SMEs Series – Applying Government Funding and Banking Solutions for Business Expansion and Transformation (24 March 2022) 04-03-2022 Webinar: “InnoPreneur Forum – Successful eCommerce strategies in the new normal” (14 March 2022) 12-01-2022 Suspicious Email Detection System (V@nguard) 20-12-2021 Webinar: "Exploring Opportunities in Hengqin" (30 December 2021) 09-12-2021 Webinar: “Global Economic Outlook and Hong Kong's Export Opportunities in 2022” (5 January 2022) 25-11-2021 Webinar: “Mastering Digital Marketing Capturing GBA Opportunities” (13 December 2021) 25-11-2021 CIETAC Hong Kong · Dispute Resolution Course for Hong Kong SMEs: “Corporate Financing Models and Financing-related Dispute Resolution” (3 December 2021) 12-11-2021 5G Symposium: How 5G Reshape the Electronics Industries (26 November 2021) 12-11-2021 Driving Smart Finance Mastering Commercial Data Interchange (25 November 2021) 08-11-2021 HKPC Academy Training Programme - Smart e-Logistics Technology for Executives (13-14 January 2022) 01-11-2021 [InnoPreneur MeetUp - GBA Live] How Hong Kong Enterprises Can Stay Competitive and Succeed in GBA Cities through the Qianhai and Hengqin Masterplan? (9 November 2021) 25-10-2021 Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence 2021 20-10-2021 "The Road to Recovery" SME Conference 2021 (28 October 2021) 11-10-2021 Business Advisory Workshop - China’s Improving Business Environment: Tapping the Mainland Market via the Greater Bay Area (11 November 2021) 06-10-2021 Eco Asia Conference - Green and Sustainable Finance for Eco Business (28 October 2021) 24-09-2021 "CIETAC Hong Kong · Dispute Resolution Course for Hong Kong SMEs" (13 October 2021) 20-09-2021 “Tech THURSDAY Lunch & Learn” Seminar Series (September - December 2021) 20-09-2021 HKPC Academy Training Programme - Executive Certificate on Virtual KOL Creation and Practical Applications (October - November 2021) 20-09-2021 Webinar: "What is Google AI?" (8 October 2021) 30-08-2021 Webinar on Competition Ordinance (29 September 2021) 30-08-2021 Build a Secure Cyberspace 2021 - “Be Smart Online, Stay Away from Pitfalls” Webinar cum GIF Graphic Design Contest Award Ceremony (24 September 2021) 25-08-2021 HKIHRM HR Excellence Awards 2021/22 25-08-2021 Cybersec Infohub Annual Professional Workshop 2021: "Cyber Security Strategy and Mindset for Businesses in the New Norm" (17 September 2021) 24-08-2021 Webinar: "Start E-commerce Business with Cloud Technology Service" (30 August 2021) 09-08-2021 HKPC Academy Training Programme - Smart e-Logistics Technology for Executives (Sep - Oct 2021) 05-08-2021 Course on "Hong Kong Statistics for Business" (8 September to 13 October 2021 (every Wednesday)) 02-08-2021 Application deadline for Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area High-value Patent Portfolio Layout Competition 2021 extended to 10 August 2021 (Simplified Chinese version only) 21-07-2021 Business Workshop: “Exploring the Mainland Domestic Market via the YRD’s Business Platform” (24 August 2021) 09-07-2021 “Keep Up with the Pace of Smart Technology Development - Webinar for Supply Chain Industry Transformation” (28 July 2021) 09-07-2021 “Grab the GBA Growth Opportunities with Technology” Seminar (15 July 2021) 30-06-2021 “Tech Friday: Future Skills for Digital Transformation” Seminar Series (Jul - Sep 2021) 30-06-2021 Seminar: “Entering the Next Normal – Energy Saving and Efficiency for SMEs” (30 July 2021) 23-06-2021 Seminar: “New Retail Integration Promotes Growth of Cross-border Business” (13 July 2021) 10-06-2021 Business Advisory Workshop: “Tax Planning Under China’s New Foreign Investment Law: Guide to Setting Up a Hong Kong-invested Company on the Mainland” (9 July 2021) 03-06-2021 HKPC Academy Training Programme - Journey to HR Analytics (Aug 2021) 03-06-2021 HKPC Academy Training Programme - Smart e-Logistics Technology for Executives (Aug - Sep 2021) 03-06-2021 HKPC Academy Training Programme - Understanding Blockchain Technologies & Applications: An Experiential Programme (4 Aug 2021) 25-05-2021 Webinar on Competition Ordinance (15 July 2021) 18-05-2021 Seminar: “How Retail SMEs Systematically Plan Digital Transformation to Achieve Online Business Growth” (26 May 2021) 18-05-2021 HKPC Academy Training Programme - Executive Certificate on AR,VR & MR Business Applications (Jul - Aug 2021) 18-05-2021 Seminar: “Entering the Next Normal – Cashflow and Funding for SMEs” (27 May 2021) 14-05-2021 Webinar: “HKPC TechDive – Smart Mobility” (27 May 2021) 13-05-2021 Webinar: “The 7 Approaches of Purpose Business” (26 May 2021) 13-05-2021 Webinar: “SMEs' Choices for Resolving Disputes” (21 May 2021) 07-05-2021 Business Advisory Workshop: "Hong Kong-Funded Mainland Companies: Ensuring Compliance with the New Reporting Requirements" (26 May 2021) 07-05-2021 Webinar: "Manufacturing Transformation – Get Set, Go!" (21 May 2021) 23-04-2021 HKPC Academy Training Programme - Executive Certificate on AR,VR & MR Business Applications (May - Jun 2021) 19-04-2021 Build a Secure Cyberspace 2021 "Be a Smart eCitizen Beware of Cyber Pitfalls" Webinar (14 May 2021) 19-04-2021 Seminar on Connecting Hong Kong with the Mainland under the 14th Five-Year Plan (30 April 2021) 14-04-2021 Electronic Filing of Employer’s Return - Easy, Secure and Environment-friendly 01-03-2021 Hong Kong General Chamber of Small and Medium Business: Best SME's Award, Best SME's Partner Award and Bright Future SME’s Youth Creative Entrepreneurship Award 2021 (Details in Chinese) 23-02-2021 HKPC Academy Training Programme - Executive Certificate on Virtual KOL Creation and Practical Applications (Mar - May 2021) 17-09-2020 Webinar on Competition Ordinance for IT Sector (8 October 2020) 09-09-2020 HKPC Academy Training Programme - Journey to HR Analytics (Dec 2020 - Jan 2021) 09-09-2020 HKPC Academy Training Programme - Executive Certificate on Virtual KOL Creation and Practical Applications (Oct - Nov 2020) 09-09-2020 HKPC Academy Training Programme - Executive Certificate on AR,VR & MR Business Applications (Oct - Nov 2020) 04-09-2020 2020 Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence - Experience Sharing Webinars (October - November 2020) 19-04-2021 HKPC Academy Training Programme - Smart e-Logistics Technology for Executives (Apr - May 2021)
