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Secretary for Home & Youth Affairs Alice Mak today officiated at the kick-off ceremony of the Youth Link initiated by the Home & Youth Affairs Bureau. The name Youth Link highlights the Government’s aspiration to connect young people and provide them with extensive opportunities to develop their talent and serve the community, the bureau
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Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Kevin Yeung congratulated the Hong Kong, China delegation on winning two silver medals at today’s 19th Asian Games Hangzhou. Mr Yeung said: “It is encouraging to see the Hong Kong, China Delegation reaping more medals at the Asian Games.” Chan Sin-yuk, Ho Tze-lok, Lee Ka-yi and Tong
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US stocks finished mixed on Friday, reversing some earlier gains to close out a gloomy month of trading ahead of a likely government shutdown starting this weekend. The United States is headed towards its first shutdown since 2019 on Saturday night, with hardline Republicans on Friday tanking a plan proposed by their own party to
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Hongkong Post will issue on September 7 a set of commemorative stamps and associated philatelic products on the theme of “The 10th Anniversary of the Belt & Road Initiative”. Introducing the theme, the Hongkong Post said the Belt & Road Initiative was raised by President Xi Jinping in 2013 and apart from proactively participating in
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Residential mortgage loans approved in August increased 26.9% compared with July to $35.6 billion, the Monetary Authority announced today. Mortgage loans financing primary market transactions dropped 19.8% to $4.7 billion, while those financing secondary market transactions rose 7.6% to $14.4 billion. Loans for refinancing increased 86.9% to $16.6 billion. Mortgage loans drawn
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After the heat of summer, it is that time of year again when family and friends congregate in a spirit of reunion to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. The highlight of this year’s festivities is undoubtedly the return of the traditional Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance after three years of the event being cancelled due
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The Major Sports Events Committee today announced that it has awarded “M” Mark status to two events, namely the Aramco Team Series presented by PIF–Hong Kong and the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2023. The events will take place from October 6 to 8 and October 7 to 15 respectively. The Aramco Team
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Wall Street stocks rose on Friday as government data showed a measure of underlying inflation cooling, bringing some relief to markets. Around 10 minutes into trading, the Dow Jones bounced by 0.5 percent to 33,829. The S&P 500 rallied 0.7 percent to 4,328, while the Nasdaq surged 1.1 percent to 13,340. “There’s a little bit
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American a cappella group Naturally 7 will perform in Great Music 2023 in late September, presenting not only classics and film songs, but also new works created for this Hong Kong tour, using their “vocal play” technique. Founded in 1999, Naturally 7 has been taking the world by storm with their unique form of
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The Innovation & Technology Commission today held a forum to announce to universities the official launch of the Research, Academic & Industry Sectors One-plus Scheme in mid-October. The Chief Executive announced the scheme, which aims to incentivise collaboration among Hong Kong’s industrial, academic and research sectors and promote the so-called “1 to N” transformation
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Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Kevin Yeung congratulated the Hong Kong, China delegation on winning four silver medals and one bronze at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou today. Mr Yeung said: “The Hong Kong, China Delegation is keeping up the good work and continues to achieve outstanding results. We are proud of them.”
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Secretary for Health Prof Lo Chung-mau called on the public to get vaccinated early against seasonal influenza as he received his own vaccination at the Sai Wan Ho General Out-patient Clinic this morning. The Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Subsidy Scheme 2023-24 launched today. In addition, the Government Vaccination Programme, the SIV School Outreach (Free of
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China Evergrande Group on Thursday said its founder Hui Ka-yan has been subject to “mandatory measures” over suspicion of illegal crimes. “The company has received notification from relevant authorities that Mr. Hui Ka-yan, an executive director of the company and chairman of the board of directors of the company, has been subject to mandatory
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Apart from serving a practical purpose on the inside, the sewage pumping station in Kwun Tong now doubles as a deck park thanks to the Drainage Services Department and its goal of fulfilling the Government’s “single site, multiple use” initiative and accommodating the needs of the community. The newly-opened Cha Kwo Ling Promenade has
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The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government today welcomed a decision to further enhance the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect Pilot Scheme. The decision was jointly announced by the People’s Bank of China, the National Administration of Financial Regulation, the China Securities Regulatory Commission, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange,
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The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government today rejected what it condemned as baseless remarks, slander and smears made by the UK and other countries at an event titled “Media Freedom in Hong Kong”. In a statement, the Hong Kong SAR Government said it strongly disapproves of and firmly rejects repeated remarks made by
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Secretary for Health Prof Lo Chung-mau today visited the Shek Kip Mei Health Centre and the temporary Shek Kip Mei General Out-patient Clinic to get a better grasp of the health centre’s redevelopment and the setting up of the temporary clinic as a result of the overhaul. Located on Berwick Street, the Shek Kip
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Wall Street stocks were mixed at the end of a choppy session on Wednesday as markets weighed higher oil prices and volatility in Treasury bond yields. US oil prices closed at their highest level in more than a year, adding to worries about persistent inflation that could lead the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates
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After a three-year postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tai Hang Fire Dragon will once again dance during the Mid-Autumn Festival for three consecutive nights between September 28 to 30. Citizens can enjoy spectacular scenes such as the “fire dragon crossing the bridge” and “the dragon coil” to experience the charm of this
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Financial Secretary Paul Chan proceeded to Frankfurt from Berlin yesterday to call on European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde and Deutsche Bank President James von Moltke. Mr Chan briefed Madame Lagarde on the latest economic and financial market developments in Hong Kong, and shared with her his observations from visiting Europe. Mr Chan
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