The Government launched a public consultation for the Chief Executive's 2022 Policy Address on 25 July 2022.  The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, will deliver his first Policy Address on 19 October 2022.

The Government will conduct about 30 consultation sessions to listen to views and suggestions of the Legislative Council Members, representatives of various sectors and members of the public.  Mr Lee and his governing team will also conduct district visits to meet with members of the public and representatives of different sectors to tap public views through multiple channels.

Starting from 25 July 2022, members of the public can give their views through the Policy Address website (https://www.policyaddress.gov.hk/consultation22/en/), via the dedicated Facebook page for the Policy Address public consultation (https://www.facebook.com/PolicyAddress2022), or by email (policyaddress@cso.gov.hk), phone (2432 1899) or fax (2537 9083).

For relevant press release, please visit
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202207/25/P2022072500270.htm.
 

Government announced adjustments to quarantine and testing arrangements for inbound persons

The Government announced on 8 August 2022 that from 12 August 2022 (Hong Kong time), inbound persons from overseas places or Taiwan will be subject to quarantine under the "3+4" model, i.e. they will be subject to compulsory quarantine in designated quarantine hotels for three days, followed by medical surveillance at home for four days, with multiple tests during medical surveillance and the monitoring period thereafter.  They will be subject to Amber Code restrictions under the Vaccine Pass during medical surveillance period, and are not allowed to enter high-risk premises involving mask-off or group activities, as well as other premises requiring key protection, for more targeted management and control of infection risks.  To complement the new quarantine measures, the Government will also streamline the quarantine and testing procedures of inbound persons from overseas places or Taiwan at the Hong Kong International Airport, and simultaneously rationalise quarantine and testing requirements for inbound persons from the Mainland or Macao.

For details of the adjusted quarantine and testing arrangements, please visit the following press releases:

Government announces adjustments to quarantine arrangements for inbound persons
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202208/08/P2022080800803.htm

Press Conference of Anti-epidemic Command and Coordination Group (Chinese only)
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202208/08/P2022080800521.htm
 

Addition of the Red Code and Amber Code into the Vaccine Pass

The Government announced on 8 August 2022 the addition of the Red Code and Amber Code into the Vaccine Pass to differentiate persons with higher risk of infection.  Starting from 9 August 2022, confirmed cases will be categorised as persons with a Red Code, and inbound persons from overseas places or Taiwan will be categorised as persons with an Amber Code.  Their Vaccine Pass QR codes will be displayed in red or amber accordingly.  Persons-in-charge of premises should deny entry of relevant persons to relevant premises in accordance with relevant rules.

For details of the Red Code and Amber Code, please visit the following press release and watch the short clip:

Government announces enhanced Vaccine Pass function
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202208/08/P2022080800771.htm

LeaveHomeSafe “red and amber codes”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcTuaSIBw08

The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department also held a webinar on 8 August 2022 for catering businesses on arrangements for Red Code and Amber Code of Vaccine Pass.  For relevant press release and the footage of the webinar, please visit
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202208/09/P2022080900049.htm and
https://www.fehd.gov.hk/english/events/covid19/vaccine_pass_webinar.html.
 

Events & Activities of the SME Link

To enhance the integrated services of the four existing SME Centres, including the SUCCESS under the TID, the "SME Centre" under the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the "SME One" under the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) and the "TecONE" under the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, the TID has established a web portal called "SME Link" for SMEs to access comprehensive information and support services from a single online platform.  The "Events & Activities" of the SME Link facilitates enterprises to obtain information on SMEs related seminars/workshops/activities, including those organised by the four SME Centres from a single platform, and also provides links to the relevant event web pages to facilitate registration. 

Please click here to browse the Events & Activities of the SME Link.

Webinar "Sustainable Finance for Hong Kong’s Post-Covid SMEs"

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