SUCCESS-supported Activities

I. No-Code Fundamentals: Rapidly Create AI Tools for Your Enterprise (Online Course)

(This course will be live-streamed on 17 June 2026)

This course is offered by the HKPC. SUCCESS is one of the supporting organisations. Designed for participants without relevant technical backgrounds, this online course will explain the trend of vibe coding and demonstrate how to use Google AI Studio to quickly build small tools suitable for SMEs, enabling enterprises to automate daily tasks and improve efficiency. (This course will be conducted in Cantonese.)

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II. E-commerce Innovation Expo 2026 – Expanding Brand Horizons

(This event will be held at the HKPC Building from 25 to 26 June 2026)

Supported by the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (CEDB), this event is co-organised by the HKPC and the TID.  SUCCESS is one of the supporting organisations. This will be a 2-day event, focusing on SME cross-border e-commerce and enhancement of products’ value and innovation elements.  It also provides SMEs with the information on Government funding schemes and assists SMEs in capacity building through showcasing technology solutions to the participants.   The Expo will have curated tours of the 5 thematic zones - Cross-border E-commerce Experience, New RetailTech Application, Brand x IP Value-Added, Smart Operations and E-commerce Go-Global Support. 

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Meeting the “BRANDers” – Mr Alfred Chan, Strategic Development Director of JBM (Healthcare) Limited, owner of the local proprietary Chinese medicine brand “Flying Eagle Medicated Oil”

To encourage and assist Hong Kong enterprises in developing their own brands and promoting their brands in the Chinese Mainland and overseas markets, the TID conducts interviews with representatives of local brands and experts so as to share their success stories and business strategies with the industries.  The TID has earlier on interviewed Mr Alfred Chan, Strategic Development Director of JBM (Healthcare) Limited, who has shared the experience in operating and promoting the brand “Flying Eagle Medicated Oil”.

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Hospital Authority establishes Office for Introducing Innovative Drugs and Medical Devices, presenting more and better innovative drugs and medical devices for patient care

The Hospital Authority (HA) announced on 8 June 2026 that, in accordance with the policy direction set out in The Chief Executive's 2025 Policy Address, the Office for Introducing Innovative Drugs and Medical Devices (the Office) was set up and commenced operations today. The Office will significantly expedite the process of introducing "new and better" drugs into the HA Drug Formulary, thereby effectively and comprehensively enhancing treatments provided for patients. In addition, the Office will proactively introduce innovative medical devices that are cost-effective and beneficial to HA patients for public hospitals' use to improve patient treatment outcomes.

The HA spokesperson said, "With the establishment of the Office, the HA will collaborate with the Department of Health (DH) to expedite the registration process for new products recommended by the Office via the Priority Review Pathway, thereby accelerating the approval of innovative drugs in Hong Kong. In future, the evaluation time required for registering new drugs recommended by the Office, with cancer treatment drugs covered in the initial phase, will be drastically shortened by approximately one-third. The evaluation process, which currently takes up to 150 working days under the DH's existing '1+' mechanism, will be streamlined to be completed within 100 working days. This will enable patients to access advanced and effective clinical treatments more promptly, ultimately providing them with more therapeutic options."

The Office will proactively identify the needs and potential benefits of innovative drug treatments for patients, and will take the initiative to reach out to pharmaceutical companies on the Mainland and in other regions to understand their schedules and arrangements for developing new drugs. Where suitable drugs for introduction into public hospitals are identified in the process, the Office will take a proactive approach by referring such drugs to the Assessment Panel of the Office to initiate the introduction process. The Assessment Panel comprises experts from various disciplines, including clinical specialists across different specialties, health economists and clinical pharmacologists. Once the Assessment Panel has confirmed that a new drug effectively addresses unmet local medical needs, and is cost-effective and beneficial to HA patients, the HA will co-ordinate with the relevant pharmaceutical supplier to arrange for the registration of the drug in Hong Kong.

During the drug registration and approval process, the Office will commence early negotiations with the relevant pharmaceutical company on drug pricing and conduct comprehensive drug assessments in parallel. Upon approval of a new drug's registration in Hong Kong, and once the HA has reached consensus with the pharmaceutical company on pricing and other requirements, the Office will submit an application to the Drug Advisory Committee as soon as possible for assessment on the inclusion of the new drug in the HA Drug Formulary. Suitable drugs will then be introduced into the Drug Formulary for the benefit of patients in need. The HA expects that the initial phase will focus primarily on the introduction of cancer treatment drugs, offering patients with a wider range of therapeutic options.

For innovative medical devices that meet local healthcare needs, the Office has established a robust and efficient assessment channel to interface with cutting-edge medical technologies available in the market. Upon submission of relevant product information by manufacturers, the Office will proactively remind the manufacturers to apply for a device listing in Hong Kong with the DH through the designated pathway. This dedicated effort aims to accelerate the introduction of suitable innovative medical devices into public hospitals, transforming them into viable and accessible clinical options for patients.

The HA is confident that the commencement of operations of the Office will greatly optimise the process for introducing innovative drugs and medical devices, enabling more innovative drugs and medical devices to be made available to patients in public hospitals more promptly, thereby enhancing treatment efficacy and patient well-being.

For information and details regarding the Office, please visit the HA website.

For relevant press release, please visit https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202606/08/P2026060800398.htm.

Residential Care Homes (Elderly Persons) (Amendment) Regulation 2026 and Residential Care Homes (Persons with Disabilities) (Amendment) Regulation 2026 gazetted

The Government published in the Gazette on 5 June 2026 the Residential Care Homes (Elderly Persons) (Amendment) Regulation 2026 and the Residential Care Homes (Persons with Disabilities) (Amendment) Regulation 2026 (collectively referred to as the Amendment Regulations hereafter) to establish the new professional rank of health and care practitioners (HCPs).

The Government proposes to amend the Residential Care Homes (Elderly Persons) Regulation (Cap. 459A) and the Residential Care Homes (Persons with Disabilities) Regulation (Cap. 613A) to establish a registration system for HCPs and incorporate HCPs into the staffing requirements for residential care homes (RCHs) whilst maintaining the existing statutory staffing requirements unchanged. This allows RCH operators to employ either enrolled nurses or HCPs to meet the relevant statutory requirements. The amendment exercise also changes the basis of calculating the staffing requirements for nursing homes from the total number of beds as currently adopted to the total number of residents for aligning with the international practice and the relevant requirements for RCHs of other care levels in Hong Kong. 

A spokesperson for the Labour and Welfare Bureau said, "The establishment of the HCP rank will attract people who aspire to pursue a career in the social welfare sector, and provide health workers with promotion and career development prospects, thereby assisting the sector in retaining talent. Besides, the new initiative will enable RCHs to utilise their manpower resources more flexibly, as well as establish a dedicated pool of care talent for the social welfare sector, and reduce competition for nursing talent with the healthcare sector. The Social Welfare Department (SWD) will implement a three-year subsidy scheme to support eligible serving registered health workers with potential to undergo the HCP professional diploma programme recognised by SWD."

As residential care homes for the elderly (RCHEs) and residential care homes for persons with disabilities (RCHDs) often encounter difficulties in recruiting or retaining staff, SWD had engaged a consultant earlier to conduct a holistic review of the skill and qualification requirements of RCH staff, with a view to establishing professional standards and a career progression path for them. The Consultancy Study report showed that, in terms of the nursing care work in RCHs, the duties of enrolled nurses and health workers were similar. Health workers, with appropriate training and assessment, could further shoulder more care responsibilities. The Consultancy Study report thus recommended establishing a new professional rank of HCP for the social welfare sector. The rank will specialise in providing nursing care as well as health and care services in elderly/rehabilitation social welfare service units such as RCHEs and RCHDs, and undertake duties equivalent to those of enrolled nurses in the welfare service units concerned."

The Amendment Regulations will be tabled at the Legislative Council (LegCo) for negative vetting on 10 June 2026. Subject to the completion of the legislative procedures, the Amendment Regulations will come into effect on 14 October 2026.

For relevant press release, please visit https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202606/05/P2026060500317.htm.

Banking Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2026 gazetted

The Government published in the Gazette on 5 June 2026 the Banking Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2026, which serves to ensure that Hong Kong's banking legislation will continue to be fit for purpose and conducive to future developments amidst the evolving landscape of the banking industry.

The Bill covers amendments to the Banking Ordinance (BO) in the following areas: (i) regulation of bank holding companies; (ii) engagement of skilled persons for supervisory purposes; (iii) modernisation of enforcement provisions; (iv) simplification of the current three-tier banking system into a two-tier system; and (v) technical amendments to reduce the compliance burden and enhance regulatory clarity. The Bill will also make amendments to The Hong Kong Association of Banks Ordinance and the Financial Institutions (Resolution) Ordinance for enhancing operational efficiency and flexibility. 

The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui, said, "Committed to fostering an optimal and attractive business environment, the Government has been dedicated to keep refining Hong Kong's financial regulations to align with the latest international standards and market dynamics. The relevant amendments will empower the banking industry to fully capture the immense opportunities presented by future market and technological developments."

The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), Mr Eddie Yue, said, "The banking industry plays an indispensable role in enabling effective financial intermediation and the functioning of the financial system. These enhancements to banking legislation will ensure that our regulatory framework remains robust and conducive to the development of banks, thereby further strengthening Hong Kong's position as an international financial centre."

This series of amendments will help reduce the compliance burden on the banking industry, make regulatory requirements clearer and more effective, keep pace with market developments, and further align Hong Kong's banking regulation with relevant international standards. The HKMA conducted a series of public and industry consultations on the proposed legislative amendments between 2023 and 2025. Broad support for the proposals was received from the respondents.

The Bill will be introduced into the LegCo for the first reading on 17 June 2026.

For relevant press release, please visit https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202606/05/P2026060500217.htm.

Government launches Future Innovative Logistics Acceleration Scheme to promote digitalisation of logistics trade (deadline for first batch of white list applications: 30 June 2026)

The Government launched on 1 June 2026 the Future Innovative Logistics Acceleration Scheme (FILAS) to spur the development of information technology (IT) onboarding solutions that facilitate logistics enterprises to use logistics data platforms operated by the Government or public organisations, including the Port Community System and the HKIA Cargo Data Platform, with a view to promoting digitalisation of the industry.

A spokesman for the Transport and Logistics Bureau (TLB) said, "The level of digitalisation of some logistics enterprises, especially the small- and medium-sized ones, is relatively low, which presents an obstacle for them to use existing logistics data platforms. By encouraging the development of innovative IT onboarding solutions through FILAS, we hope to bridge the digital divide and facilitate the wider use of logistics data platforms by the industry, thereby enhancing its competitiveness and fostering Hong Kong's development as an international smart logistics hub."

As part of the Government's continual effort in promoting the digitalisation of Hong Kong's logistics trade, the Financial Secretary announced in the 2026-27 Budget that FILAS would be established under the Pilot Subsidy Scheme for Third-party Logistics Service Providers (Pilot Scheme). The target number of logistics enterprises that will benefit from FILAS is 100.

Under FILAS, third-party logistics service providers (3PLs) may apply for funding support for subscribing to or using pre-approved solutions listed on a white list. Same as the Pilot Scheme, applicant enterprises for FILAS must be non-listed enterprises registered in Hong Kong under the Business Registration Ordinance (Cap. 310) with substantive business operations related to either inbound or outbound third-party logistics services in Hong Kong, and funding support will be provided based on the subsidy ratio of 2 (Government) to 1 (enterprise). Each eligible enterprise may receive funding support of up to $2 million under the Pilot Scheme (including FILAS).

Solution providers may apply for their IT onboarding solution, no matter whether it is developed or under development, to be listed on a white list of pre-approved solutions under FILAS. Solution providers, which must be enterprises registered in Hong Kong under the Business Registration Ordinance (Cap. 310), can submit only one proposal for IT onboarding solution for one or more logistics data platform(s) for inclusion on the white list. As the first stage, FILAS is now open to white list applications with the submission of the first batch of applications closing on 30 June 2026.

White list applications will be subject to a three-tier assessment mechanism, namely, (i) an initial assessment by the HKPC, the Secretariat of FILAS, on the eligibility of solution providers; (ii) a two-stage technical assessment via preliminary interviews by logistics data platform operator(s) on, among others, the compatibility of the solutions with the platform(s) concerned, their compliance with the relevant security and technical requirements and their relevance to the industry; and (iii) final endorsement by the Management Committee for the Pilot Scheme from the perspective of the alignment of the proposed solutions with FILAS policy objectives and overall benefits to the logistics sector.

Upon inclusion on the white list, such solutions will be deemed capable and practical for helping logistics enterprises to use the specified logistics data platform(s), and can be chosen by interested 3PLs, who can then apply for a subsidy under FILAS for subscribing to or using the solutions.

Details of FILAS are available on the Pilot Scheme's dedicated website (tplsp.hkpc.org). Interested solution providers may contact the HKPC for enquiries and submission of applications (Tel: 2788 6077; email: tplsp_sec@hkpc.org). 

For relevant press release, please visit https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202606/01/P2026060100532.htm.

Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme invites new round of applications (deadline: 31 August 2026)

The Main Programme under the Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme (PASS) is inviting a new round of applications for project proposals starting 1 June 2026 from non-profit-distributing organisations such as professional bodies, trade and industrial organisations and research institutes.

PASS, with a total allocation of $200 million, aims at funding non-profit-making industry-led projects to increase exchanges and co-operation between Hong Kong's professional services and external counterparts, promote relevant publicity activities, and enhance the standards and external competitiveness of Hong Kong's professional services.

The maximum grant for each approved project under the Main Programme of PASS is $3 million or 90 per cent of the approved project cost, whichever is lower. A wide range of professional services, such as accounting, legal and dispute resolution, architecture, engineering, healthcare, information and communications technology, design and technical testing and analysis, are eligible for the Main Programme. Sector-specific projects and cross-sectoral projects are both welcome. Expenses directly incurred for implementing a project, such as manpower costs, venue and set-up costs, production and promotion costs, and the project team and active participants' travel and accommodation costs outside Hong Kong, are typically eligible for funding support under the Scheme. Funding support may also be provided for travel and accommodation costs incurred by participants in relatively longer professional internships or attachment programmes outside Hong Kong that are funded by the Main Programme.

Up to early May 2026, over 130 projects had been funded under the Main Programme, including project deliverables in and outside Hong Kong. The deliverables include capacity-building programmes for enhancing the standards of local professionals, such as training programmes, workshops and study tours; outreach and promotional activities for showcasing the strengths of Hong Kong's professional services, such as roadshows, promotional seminars and participation in exhibitions outside Hong Kong; exchange activities for deepening interaction between Hong Kong professionals and their external counterparts, such as visits to other economies and international conferences and seminars held in Hong Kong; and research projects on potential external markets for Hong Kong professional services and development of best practice guidelines and manuals for professionals. Details about the Main Programme and its funded projects are available at www.pass.gov.hk/main/en/home.

Furthermore, with a view to stepping up the promotion of Hong Kong's competitive edges and professional services to the Mainland and overseas markets, $50 million has been set aside for the Professionals Participation Subsidy Programme (PSP) under PASS to subsidise Hong Kong major professional bodies to participate in relevant activities organised by the Government (such as Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices) and the HKTDC after the pandemic situation has stabilised. Details of the PSP and its list of activities are available at www.pass.gov.hk/psp. Hong Kong professionals from the eligible professional sectors under PASS may make use of the PSP subsidy to join the relevant activities.
 
The Main Programme and the PSP receive applications for project and activity proposals all year round, and they are processed on a quarterly basis. The deadline for the new round of applications is 31 August 2026. A briefing session will be held in June 2026 for organisations interested in applying for the PASS funding. One-on-one consultations are also available upon request for discussing preliminary project ideas or projects in the planning stage. To register for the briefing session, schedule a consultation, or for other enquiries, please contact the PASS Secretariat at 3655 5418 or pass@cedb.gov.hk.

For relevant press release, please visit https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202606/01/P2026060100238.htm.

ISRE 2.0 concluded in end-April 2026

The CEDB announced on 29 May 2026 the conclusion of the Incentive Scheme for Recurrent Exhibitions (ISRE) 2.0 in end-April 2026.

By providing venue rental incentives to attract both new and recurrent large-scale international exhibitions to Hong Kong, ISRE 2.0 has supported more than 110 international exhibitions from its launch in July 2025 to its conclusion, covering different industries and themes such as electronics, jewellery, and arts. These exhibitions have brought in a significant number of exhibitors and buyers, benefitting the convention and exhibition (C&E) industry and generating positive effects for the economy as a whole.

A CEDB spokesman expressed gratitude to the C&E industry for its strong support for and encouraging response to ISRE 2.0, as well as to the operators of the four specified venues for the scheme, namely, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, AsiaWorld-Expo, the Central Harbourfront Event Space, and the West Kowloon Cultural District, for their active collaboration with the Government in planning and implementing the scheme.

Since 2020, the Government has allocated over $3.1 billion to implement various support measures for the C&E industry, including the launch of the ISRE in 2023 and ISRE 2.0 in 2025 to provide venue rental incentives to attract local and international exhibitions of different scales to be staged recurrently in Hong Kong. Over 330 exhibitions were supported by the above schemes.

Looking ahead, the Government is committed to continuing its close co-operation with all stakeholders to further elevate Hong Kong's status as a world-class international C&E hub and the first-choice brand-building platform.

For relevant press release, please visit https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202605/29/P2026052900467.htm.

Stamp Duty (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2026 gazetted

The Government published in the Gazette on 29 May 2026 the Stamp Duty (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2026 to provide for the calculation and payment of stamp duty arising from transactions of dual-counter stocks conducted at the Renminbi (RMB) counter in RMB.
      
"'The Chief Executive's 2025 Policy Address' announced that the Government will implement the arrangement for paying the stamp duty arising from RMB counter stock transactions in RMB, which allows investors to settle both their trades and the associated stamp duty and other levies or charges in RMB at the same RMB counter. The arrangement is expected to increase the turnover and liquidity of the RMB counter, which in turn strengthens the role of RMB as an international investment currency, further consolidating Hong Kong's status as a leading offshore RMB business hub," the Government spokesperson said.
      
The Bill will be introduced into the LegCo for first reading on 10 June 2026.

For relevant press release, please visit https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202605/29/P2026052900229.htm.

Dutiable Commodities (Amendment) Bill 2026 gazetted

The Dutiable Commodities (Amendment) Bill 2026 was published in the Gazette on 29 May 2026 to amend the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance (Cap. 109) to introduce specific offences and a presumption of fact provision to enhance enforcement against the mishandling of duty-exempt methyl alcohol (MA, also known as methanol).

To promote Hong Kong's development into a green maritime fuel bunkering centre, the Government adopts a two-stage approach to provide duty exemption for MA used as fuel in outbound vessels. The first stage was completed with the passage of the Dutiable Commodities (Amendment) Regulation 2025 by the LegCo in October 2025, bringing the duty exemption into operation on 17 October 2025. The second stage involves amending the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance to enhance the enforcement efficacy of duty-exempt MA. 

The Bill aims to introduce into the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance specific offences against the mishandling of duty-exempt, non-denatured MA, including using, selling, supplying or permitting the use, sale or supply of such MA other than for the specified exempted purpose. It also makes it an offence to not deliver duty-exempt non-denatured MA together with a note with a specified statement to remind recipients of the sole purpose of such MA. In addition, to enhance the effectiveness of enforcing the control of duty-exempt non-denatured MA, the Bill provides for a presumption of fact, specifying the facts establishment of which would lead to the presumption that certain non-denatured MA is dutiable, unless contrary evidence is available.

A spokesperson for the TLB said, "To support Hong Kong's development into a green maritime fuel bunkering centre, the Government introduced legislative amendments last year (2025) to exempt MA for use as fuel in outbound vessels from duty, facilitating the development of MA bunkering in Hong Kong.The first two MA bunkering operations took place at anchorage and the Kwai Tsing Container Terminals respectively on 5 March and 10 March 2026.

"In anticipation of the increase in volume of MA being bunkered in Hong Kong as its popularity as a green maritime fuel grows, we see the need for introducing the Bill to enhance the efficacy of enforcement against the mishandling of MA, upholding the integrity of the regime for controlling dutiable commodities, thereby fostering our development as a green maritime fuel bunkering centre."

The Bill will be introduced into the LegCo on 10 June 2026.

For relevant press release, please visit https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202605/28/P2026052800654.htm.

DoJ updates contents of bilingual version of "Annotations of the Hong Kong National Security Law and Sedition Offences in the Crimes Ordinance"

The Department of Justice (DoJ) updated on 28 May 2026 the bilingual version of the "Annotations of the Hong Kong National Security Law and Sedition Offences in the Crimes Ordinance", covering judgments of cases relating to national security up to 28 February 2026. The updated contents have been uploaded to the dedicated website for public reference.
 
Since the promulgation and implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law in 2020, all judicial decisions in cases related to national security have been made in public, and the judgments are available to the public. The DoJ has published the English and Chinese versions of the Annotations to facilitate public access (especially for those working in the fields of law, education, and public service) to the relevant judgments and the legal principles contained therein. The Annotations have by now been updated thrice. The DoJ will continue to update the Annotations from time to time to keep the public informed of the latest developments of relevant laws and cases, so that they can understand the law, abide by the law, and join hands to fulfil the obligation of safeguarding national security.

For relevant press release, please visit https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202605/28/P2026052800376.htm.

Hong Kong Judiciary announces initiative to establish Hong Kong International Commercial Court

The Judiciary announced on 28 May 2026 its plan to establish the Hong Kong International Commercial Court (HKICC), a specialist division of the High Court, to adjudicate complex, high-value international and cross-border commercial disputes. Its establishment will strengthen Hong Kong's standing as both an international financial centre and a leading international dispute resolution hub, in alignment with the National 15th Five-Year Plan.
 
The establishment of the HKICC marks a significant development in Hong Kong's judicial system under the "one country, two systems" principle. It is an appropriate response to the increasing demand for a specialist judicial forum dedicated to addressing the legal and factual complexities arising from the significant growth in international and cross-border commercial activities in recent years. The resolution of such disputes requires specialist judicial expertise, as well as tailored court procedures and practices to enhance flexibility and efficiency. The HKICC is designed to meet these needs, while maintaining the core values and safeguards of Hong Kong's legal system, which is firmly rooted in the common law.
 
The HKICC complements Hong Kong's existing dispute resolution framework. Together with arbitration and mediation, the HKICC will provide parties engaged in international and cross-border commerce with a comprehensive range of dispute resolution options. It offers the distinct advantages of the judicial process, including transparency, authoritative judicial determinations, a structured appellate process, and the certainty of enforceable judgments, including their recognition and enforcement on the Mainland under the relevant mutual arrangements.
 
Local judges with substantial experience in commercial law will sit on the HKICC. Eminent senior judges or practitioners from other common law jurisdictions may also be invited to sit on an ad hoc basis in accordance with the existing legal framework. Assessors and experts may be engaged, where appropriate, to assist the judges in specialised areas. These arrangements will enhance the HKICC's expertise and international standing, and promote the development of its jurisprudence in line with international best practices, while remaining solidly based on Hong Kong law.
      
The High Court Ordinance and the Rules of the High Court provide the necessary legal framework for the establishment of the HKICC as a division of the High Court. A dedicated Practice Direction will be issued for the HKICC to prescribe the categories of cases within its jurisdiction and to set out detailed court procedures. These will include measures to streamline the litigation process, provide a more flexible regime for the handling of appeals, and ensure the timely disposal of cases and appeals, with reference to the best practices of other international commercial courts.

A floor in the High Court Building will be designated for use by the HKICC. In line with international practice, and reflecting the international and cross-jurisdictional nature of cases, the HKICC will make extensive use of technology in handling cases, including remote hearings, electronic filing, electronic bundles, and voice-to-text transcription, with a view to enhancing judicial efficiency. 
 
The Judiciary emphasises that the establishment of the HKICC represents its firm commitment to judicial excellence and professionalism, and to strengthening Hong Kong's position as a highly respected forum for dispute resolution, thereby reinforcing its enduring role within the global legal and commercial community.
      
The Judiciary aims to establish the HKICC within the coming year. Preparatory work is already under way, and stakeholders, in particular the legal profession, will be consulted in due course.

For relevant press release, please visit https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202605/28/P2026052800253.htm.

Subsidiary legislations relating to regulation of ride-hailing services gazetted

The Government gazetted on 26 May 2026 four pieces of subsidiary legislation relating to the regulation of ride-hailing services.
      
The Road Traffic (Ride-hailing Service) Regulation sets out the details of the regulatory regime for ride-hailing services, including the validity period and renewal arrangement for ride-hailing service licences, ride-hailing vehicle permits (vehicle permits) and ride-hailing vehicle driving permits; the fees associated with the aforementioned licences and permits; and the obligations imposed on the holders of such licences and permits. The Road Traffic (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulation 2026 introduces a combined driving test for taxis and ride-hailing vehicles. The Road Traffic (Limit on Number of Ride-hailing Vehicle Permits) Notice specifies the limit on the number of vehicle permits that may be issued. The Road Traffic (Amendment) (Ride-hailing Service) Ordinance 2025 (Commencement) Notice prescribes the commencement dates of the various provisions of the Road Traffic (Amendment) (Ride-hailing Service) Ordinance 2025.

A spokesperson for the TLB said, "With the support of different sectors of society, the Road Traffic (Amendment) (Ride-hailing Service) Bill 2025 introduced by the Government was passed by the LegCo last October (October 2025), establishing a clear legal framework for the regulation of ride-hailing services and resolving a long-standing controversy. Following extensive consultation, gathering of operational data from the trade and balancing of various considerations, the Government has further established the regulatory details for ride-hailing services through various pieces of subsidiary legislation, with a view to implementing the regulatory regime.
      
"With the busy traffic in Hong Kong and nearly 90 per cent of the public relying on the efficient public transportation system for their daily journeys, the Government needs to impose an overall control on the number of ride-hailing vehicles. Based on the data collected from the Transport Department's (TD) survey on the demand for local personalised point-to-point transport services, and having holistically considered all relevant factors and views from various sectors of society, we propose setting the limit on vehicle permits at 10 000 at this stage. We believe this is a prudent, sound and appropriate approach that balances considerations regarding road resources and the public transport ecosystem, allowing the ride-hailing regulatory regime to be implemented smoothly. Following the introduction of the regulatory regime, changes may occur in both passenger demand for ride-hailing services and the operational conditions of ride-hailing vehicles. The Government will closely monitor market developments and the actual operations of the platforms, including licensed platforms' operational data received by the TD, and conduct dynamic assessments to review and adjust as appropriate," the spokesperson added. 
      
"The Government's objective in introducing a regulatory regime for ride-hailing services is to provide the public with more safe, legally compliant and diverse transport options, while ensuring the healthy and orderly development of the point-to-point transport service industry as a whole. This will foster a healthy competitive environment, with a view to bringing new vitality to the industry, attracting more new entrants and encouraging frontline drivers to upgrade and transform, thereby achieving a win-win situation for the public, ride-hailing services and taxis," the spokesperson reiterated.
      
In May 2026, the Government consulted the Panel on Transport of the LegCo and the Transport Advisory Committee on the regulatory details for ride-hailing services respectively. Members expressed support for the Government's proposals and offered views on regulatory matters.
      
The Government tabled the four pieces of subsidiary legislation mentioned above before the LegCo on 27 May 2026 for negative vetting. Details of the regulatory regime and the various pieces of subsidiary legislation are set out in the LegCo brief issued by the Government.
 
For relevant press release, please visit https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202605/26/P2026052600788.htm.

Government launches public consultation on proposed amendments to Fire Services Ordinance (Cap. 95) (deadline: 25 June 2026)

The Government launched on 26 May 2026 a one-month public consultation on the proposed amendments to the Fire Services Ordinance (FSO) (Cap. 95) and its related subsidiary legislation. The amendments aim to ensure that the existing fire safety-related legislative framework keeps pace with the times, enhancing public safety, regulatory coherence, enforcement effectiveness and accountability, while responding to public expectations for enhanced fire safety.
 
Following the No. 5 alarm fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, the Government established the Task Force on Strengthening Fire Safety Governance chaired by the Secretary for Security, and immediately implemented targeted measures and put in place medium-to-long-term initiatives to comprehensively enhance fire safety governance efficacy. One of the important measures is a comprehensive review of the FSO and its subsidiary legislation, including the fire safety-related statutory regulatory regimes and the responsibilities of various stakeholders, with a view to proposing amendments.
 
A spokesman for the Security Bureau said, "The Government attaches great importance to fire safety standards and the protection of the lives and property of citizens. To further consolidate Hong Kong's fire safety regulatory regime, we consider it necessary to amend the FSO and three pieces of related subsidiary legislation under the Ordinance, namely the Fire Service (Installation Contractors) Regulations (Cap. 95A), the Fire Service (Installations and Equipment) Regulations (Cap. 95B), and the Fire Services (Fire Hazard Abatement) Regulation (Cap. 95F). These amendments will comprehensively strengthen the regulation of the registration regime for Registered Fire Service Installation Contractors (RFSICs), the maintenance and inspection of building fire service installations (FSI) and equipment, and the abatement of fire hazards. We will also take this opportunity to appropriately enhance the enforcement powers of the Fire Services Department (FSD) in specific areas and combat illicit fuelling activities, among others."
 
The spokesman added that, in view of the public's pressing aspiration for enhanced fire safety, the Government will finalise the legislative proposal as soon as possible upon completion of the public consultation, and will strive to introduce the Bill for the LegCo's consideration within 2026.

The proposed legislative amendments cover six pillars:

• Strengthening the regulatory regime for FSIs;
• Introducing the FSI responsible persons regime;
• Reforming the RFSIC registration and disciplinary regime;
• Enhancing penalties and criminal accountability;
• Introducing a fixed penalty regime and streamlined abatement of fire hazards workflow; and
• Expanding the FSD's enforcement powers and combating illicit fuelling.

For details, please refer to the consultation document available on the websites of the Security Bureau (www.sb.gov.hk/eng/pub/consultation/pafso.html) and the Fire Services Department (www.hkfsd.gov.hk/eng/fire_protection/pc_cap95/). Members of the public may submit views in writing by email (fsab_consultation@hkfsd.gov.hk) or by mail to the Legislation Amendment Working Group, South Wing, 5/F, Fire Services Department Headquarters Building, 1 Hong Chong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, on or before 25 June 2026.

For relevant press release, please visit https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202605/26/P2026052600399.htm.

 

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Commercial Information Circulars (CICs) of the Mainland

The TID issued a number of Commercial Information Circulars (CICs) on the Mainland's trade and economic rules and regulations.  The latest CICs have been published.

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Overseas Market Regulations

The HKTDC gives guides and resources, as well as regulatory alert, on trade regulations of overseas markets.

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