21+ hour, 19+ min ago  (286+ words) The concessionary fare under the Government Public Transport Fare Concession Scheme for the Elderly & Eligible Persons with Disabilities, known as the $2 Scheme, is adjusted to a "$2 flat rate or 80% discount" starting today. Secretary for Labour & Welfare Chris Sun observed the…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (252+ words) The Culture, Sports & Tourism Bureau today convened a meeting to co-ordinate the preparations for visitor arrivals to Hong Kong during the Mainland's Labour Day Golden Week from May 1 to 5. Noting that the number of visitors is expected to increase notably…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (351+ words) The Environment & Ecology Bureau announced that it will release weekly updates on auto-fuel retail price adjustments every Wednesday afternoon from today to facilitate public monitoring. The updates include the seven-day moving average retail prices, after walk-in discounts of unleaded petrol…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (287+ words) Starting today, the Food & Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) will collaborate with relevant departments to implement a new joint-vetting mechanism to streamline the procedures for processing applications for outside seating accommodation (OSA) of restaurants. Previously, the median processing time for OSA…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (298+ words) The Immigration Department estimates that around 6.44 million passengers will pass through Hong Kong's sea, land and air control points during the upcoming Easter and Ching Ming festive period from April 3 to 7. In consultation with the Shenzhen General Station of Exit…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (192+ words) The Chief Executive in Council today authorised the railway scheme for the Smart & Green Mass Transit System in Kai Tak (SGMTS-KT) in accordance with the Railways Ordinance. The approximately 3.5-km long elevated system will feature six stations, with its termini…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago  (202+ words) The Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department (AFCD) today urged the public to prioritise safety and follow the Guidelines & Code for Visiting Country Parks during the coming Easter holiday and Ching Ming holidays. In anticipation of high visitor traffic at the High…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago  (303+ words) Secretary for Security Tang Ping-keung speaks at the academy's inauguration ceremony. The Government Flying Service Aviation Inspiration International Academy (GAIIA) has been established, marking Hong Kong's first aviation initiative to unite the eight universities funded by the University Grants Committee,…...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago  (177+ words) The Civil Aviation Department issues new regulations with immediate effect, allowing each air passenger to carry on board a maximum of two lithium battery power banks, and prohibiting recharging of the devices during the flight. Max 2 power banks allowed on…...

1+ week, 21+ hour ago  (179+ words) The Housing Bureau today announced that a dedicated website relating to the long-term housing arrangement plan for owners of flats at Wang Fuk Court has been launched. It will provide a one-stop platform for owners to access the latest news…...