Announcements, policy and public information from the Hong Kong Government.
China's permanent representative to the United Nations, Fu Cong, has expressed deep concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East, warning that talk of potential new military strikes on Iran is raising the risk of conflict. Speaking at a UN Security Council open meeting on the Iranian nuclear issue on 28 October, Fu said negotiations between the United States and Iran had reached an impasse. He stressed that all parties should work to prevent war and promote dialogue. The Chinese envoy noted that the situation in the Middle East remained tense, with spillover effects spreading and seriously affecting regional and global peace and stability.
Hong Kong's Civil Service Bureau led a delegation to universities in Guangdong and Fujian to promote government careers among Hong Kong students. The initiative, part of the city's first five-year plan, aims to attract talent by offering talks, mock tests and interviews.
Macau's Cultural Affairs Bureau, Sports Bureau and Cultural Development Fund will merge into a single Cultural and Sports Bureau, cutting nearly half of leadership posts. The restructuring aims to streamline operations while preserving service quality and funding for cultural and sports activities.
Hong Kong Chief Executive Lee Ka-chiu met China's Environment Minister Huang Runqiu on 26 October 2026, welcoming the Belt and Road Green Innovation Conference to the city. Lee highlighted Hong Kong's role as a green cooperation hub, its carbon neutrality goals, and cross-border carbon trading plans
The Hong Kong government has appointed members to the Spatial Data Sharing Advisory Committee, which advises on the city's spatial data platform. The committee includes officials from five bureaux and non-official members from academia, industry and professional bodies. The new committee will hold i
Singapore plans five new gas-fired power plants to raise electricity generation capacity by 26 per cent by 2032, as peak demand could reach 13 GW by 2031. The Energy Market Authority is evaluating proposals, with additional investments in LNG, grid infrastructure and energy storage.
Hong Kong's civil service chief told lawmakers the government offers training, postings in mainland China and abroad, and secondments to international bodies to broaden civil servants' horizons, citing over 150 posts in mainland and overseas offices and about 120 secondments to international organis
Hong Kong's Civil Service Bureau head says a continuous learning programme for senior officials will be extended to mid-level managers within two years. The bureau has also integrated national security and AI training into various courses.
With eight days until US congressional midterms, polls show President Donald Trump's approval at 33 per cent and 75 per cent of Americans rating the economy as poor. Democrats are linking Republican opponents to Trump's unpopularity, with some Trump loyalists saying they may sit out or vote Democrat
Hong Kong's Chief Secretary for Administration Chan Kwok-ki will travel to Dongguan on 24 October to attend the 4th Greater Bay Area High-Quality Talent Development Conference and the 3rd Postdoctoral Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, co-organised by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau.
Three films funded by the Hong Kong Film Development Fund will hold local premieres from late October to November. The movies, directed by first-time directors, include "Good Men and Faithful Women", "The Fourth Act" and "The Big Split". The films have been screened at international festivals.
China's finance ministry said it will accelerate work on issuing part of the 2027 local government debt quota in advance. In the first three quarters, nearly 1.9 trillion yuan of special bonds were issued to replace hidden debt, reaching 95 per cent of the annual 2 trillion yuan target.
The US Treasury has proposed adding biotechnology to its list of sensitive technologies, restricting American investment in Chinese biotech and brain-computer interface firms. The move, citing national security, could complicate US-China financial ties as US drugmakers increasingly rely on Chinese i
Hong Kong's health e-apps HA GO and eHealth will not merge, with health chief warning integration would create a 'big elephant'. Legislators disagree on the issue. eHealth now covers 87 per cent of the population.
The Digital Office has issued a security alert to all government bureaux, departments and public bodies over a critical vulnerability in the PHP programming language. It requires immediate system patching or disconnection. No related cyber incidents have been reported so far.
Hong Kong's investment promotion office has added 18 new companies, raising the total to 142 firms generating about HK$84 billion in investment and 27,000 jobs. The firms span advanced manufacturing, AI, life sciences and fintech, with half from mainland China and half from overseas.
The Trump administration will loan up to 315,000 barrels from the US emergency heating oil reserve to lower prices amid diesel shortages caused by wars in Iran and Ukraine. The move follows bipartisan pressure ahead of November elections, with deliveries set for completion by November 13.
King Charles III praised Oman's mediation efforts in the Middle East as Sultan Haitham bin Tariq began the first state visit by an Omani ruler to Britain in 44 years. The British monarch highlighted Muscat's 'constructive neutrality' and role in reopening the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Iran war.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po has called for fiscal prudence, vigilant oversight and closer regional cooperation to manage geopolitical and artificial-intelligence risks, speaking at the APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting 2026. He warned that prolonged disruption could raise energy prices and tha
At a Hong Kong event promoting Xi'an products overseas, the commerce minister said the city's advantages complement Xi'an's industries. The government has helped over 340 mainland firms with financing and compliance since setting up a dedicated team last year.
A woman at a French protest tried to stop fellow demonstrators looting a Nice grocery store, saying violence was not the point, but was pushed aside. Unrest over education issues has led to looting and arson, with nearly 2,400 arrests and about 3,000 shops damaged.
Hong Kong's innovation chief detailed a seven-point plan to develop artificial intelligence as a core industry, including boosting research, expanding computing power, and promoting AI literacy. The strategy aligns with the city's first five-year development plan and 2026 policy address.
The Kremlin said on Monday the Russian, Chinese and US presidents could potentially meet at the APEC summit in Shenzhen next month, but stressed no concrete proposals have been discussed and that no final Ukraine peace deal is possible without Kyiv's participation.
Hong Kong's Food and Environmental Hygiene Department has filed 20 prosecutions against eateries that unlawfully allowed dogs inside, plus seven against pet owners who brought dogs into such venues. It also lodged four cases over untethered dogs in permitted premises, urging diners to check approval
Hong Kong's justice minister outlined progress on Greater Bay Area dispute resolution, including new judicial document service arrangements, expanded arbitration measures and talent pools. She detailed arbitration law reforms and national policy support at a CIETAC forum on 18 October 2026.
A commentary argues US President Donald Trump's call to replace Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is justified due to corruption, stalled peace efforts, and NATO allies prolonging the conflict for their own strategic goals.
Hong Kong's 999 emergency hotline will gain live video reporting via messaging apps and instant fire-service alerts, with AI-based call prioritisation expected by 2028, the security minister said. The city also plans 60,000 CCTV cameras by 2028, having solved over 2,000 cases.
Hong Kong's Housing Bureau says all 13 Light Public Housing projects are now open for applications, with the final two sites adding about 210 flats by next March. Over 44,900 applications have been received, and the bureau is prioritising forms submitted by December 6.
A family quiz marking the 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen's birth opens for registration on 16 October. Organised by the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau and the Citizenship Education Committee, the competition invites two-member family teams in children's and junior categories to answer 20 questions
President Donald Trump says Washington is discussing denuclearisation with Russia and China, the countries holding the largest nuclear stockpiles. He expects China to match US deployed warhead numbers within five years. The talks come after the New START treaty expired earlier this year.
Hong Kong's Secretary for Justice addressed the 2026 Hainan Free Trade Port Law Week, announcing a new legal cooperation arrangement with Hainan. The agreement aims to deepen collaboration in legal services, support Chinese firms going global, and bolster dispute resolution amid Hainan's free trade
Hong Kong has gazetted a bill to broaden tax deductions for intellectual property expenses, covering purchases from affiliated firms, overseas licensing and prepaid royalties. The government says the move will cut IP trading costs and support the city's goal of becoming a regional IP trade hub.
Hong Kong plans to require all licensed private healthcare providers to publish bilingual price lists, with measures for private hospitals taking effect as early as August 2027. Violators face fines of up to HK$100,000 for hospitals and HK$25,000 for clinics.
Security Secretary Chris Tang shared a video of himself confronting a phone fraudster impersonating a government official, urging the public to stay vigilant. He stressed that the Security Bureau never demands assistance, money or account transfers over the phone.
Hong Kong authorities announced a new land sale programme offering about 3,845 private residential units, including a Sha Tin plot for 960 flats and an Urban Renewal Authority project for 1,050 homes. The first three quarters will supply 15,680 units, exceeding the annual target of 12,600.
Over 80 customs officials from the Asia-Pacific region gathered in Hong Kong for the 36th WCO Regional Contact Meeting. Hong Kong Customs, newly re-elected as WCO Vice-Chair for the region, hosted the event, which focused on enhancing cooperation, sharing expertise, and addressing global challenges.
Macau has strengthened border precautions after unidentified pneumonia cases were reported in Russia's Irkutsk region, though the local health risk is assessed as low. Travellers who visited the region in the past 14 days must make health declarations and undergo medical screening.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po will fly to Bangkok on Thursday for the IMF and World Bank Group annual meetings as part of the Chinese delegation. He will attend the plenary session, a HKMA co-organised roundtable on Middle East and Central Asia investment, and bilateral talks before returning
Hong Kong will implement comprehensive double taxation avoidance agreements with Barbados, Jordan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Maldives, Norway and Rwanda, the government said. The pacts aim to promote bilateral trade and investment, bringing the city's total network to 60 jurisdictions.
The Central Kowloon Route will open to traffic in full on December 6, 2026, with a toll of HK$8 for all vehicles. The route forms part of Route 6, cutting travel time between Tseung Kwan O and Yau Ma Tei from 65 to 12 minutes.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority, acting for the SAR government, will reopen a 10-year institutional bond under the Infrastructure Bond Programme. Additional HKD 1.25 billion of the bond will be offered for tender on October 21, with settlement on October 22.
Hong Kong's housing minister announced that over 72,000 subsidised sale units will be completed in the next five years, boosting homeownership opportunities. The upcoming 'Home Ownership Scheme 2025' sale will offer nearly 7,000 new flats and about 400 re-sold units, with prices ranging from HK$1.5
Hong Kong's Secretary for Justice has moved the second reading of the 2026 Mediation (Amendment) Bill, which would give the Hong Kong Mediation Accreditation Association Limited statutory power to decide mediator numbers or appoint mediators in specified circumstances. The bill aims to streamline me
Hong Kong's government introduced a bill to relax stamp duty exemptions for asset transfers between related companies, lowering the ownership threshold from 90% to 75% and expanding eligibility to limited liability partnerships and guarantee companies without share capital. The changes aim to reduce
Hong Kong's government has introduced a bill to amend the Environment and Conservation Fund Ordinance, allowing the transfer of HK$4.1 billion from the fund to general revenue. The move aims to consolidate fiscal resources while retaining HK$2.1 billion for the fund's operations over five years.
The Hong Kong government proposes a HK$10 billion capital injection for the San Tin Technopole company, with funds for land formation, tech land development, and early operations. The plan aims to attract firms via public-private partnerships and expedite land delivery over five years.
Hong Kong's transport bureau has urged investigators to finish probing a Boeing 747 cargo plane crash by end-2026, following an interim statement. The bureau expressed condolences for two airport security staff killed and confirmed coordination with Turkish authorities.
The Education Bureau has updated its School Administration Guide, urging schools to avoid grade retention, especially for students with special educational needs, citing mental health risks. Schools must consult parents and professionals before any such decision.
Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC) has opened applications for its inaugural full-time internship programme, targeting undergraduate and postgraduate students, with priority given to local tertiary institution students. The 4-6 week internships, starting in December, offer a monthly salary of H
Thousands of protesters marched in New Delhi on Monday, led by opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over a voter roll revision that critics say could favour the ruling BJP. The protest followed weekend detentions and a lockdown, with
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