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     The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Dr Law Chi-kwong, will depart next Monday (July 2) for a six-day visit to Dublin, Ireland. He will lead a delegation to attend the Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development 2018.

     Jointly organised by the International Federation of Social Workers, International Association of Schools of Social Work and International Council on Social Welfare, the theme of the conference is “Environmental and Community Sustainability: Human Solutions in Evolving Societies”. The Director of Social Welfare, Ms Carol Yip, will be in the Hong Kong delegation.

     While in Dublin, Dr Law will also visit relevant departments and service providers to learn about the latest developments of elderly care and gerontechnology as well as to tap overseas experience on the labour force’s preparedness to artificial intelligence.

     Dr Law will arrive in Hong Kong on July 8. During his absence, the Under Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Caspar Tsui, will be the Acting Secretary for Labour and Welfare. read more

     Following is the transcript of remarks at a media session by the Secretary for Transport and Housing, Mr Frank Chan Fan, after attending radio programmes this morning (June 30): Reporter: Mr Secretary, there is criticism tha… read more

     The Secretary for Justice, Ms Teresa Cheng, SC, will depart for Beijing tomorrow afternoon (July 1) to attend the Forum on the Belt and Road Legal Cooperation.      The forum, under the theme of "Joi… read more

     The Hong Kong Space Museum’s new 3D dome show, “Asteroid: Mission Extreme 3D”, will be launched tomorrow (July 1). The 3D show takes visitors on a space mission with astronauts to reach an asteroid and use it for human purposes, along the way learning how such an extraordinary adventure can benefit humankind.
 
     Asteroid impacts on Earth can trigger catastrophes and even lead to extinctions, so it is no wonder that scientists are exploring ways to prevent asteroids from hitting Earth. On the positive side, some scientists see them as playing a role in space exploration. The hydrated minerals within some asteroids may be potential sources of water and fuel, solving much of the logistics problem of space travel. If it works out, asteroids could be developed into way stations in space for exploring other worlds in the solar system.
 
     As with any new venture in space, the challenges involved in making this idea a reality are enormous. However, a mission this extreme could ultimately help us learn how to protect our planet and how to successfully inhabit other worlds.
   
     The 25-minute show will be screened until December 31 at the museum’s Stanley Ho Space Theatre. It will be screened daily at 2.40pm and 6.10pm. An additional show at 11.10am will be available on Sundays and public holidays.
 
     Tickets priced at $24 (front stalls) and $32 (stalls) are available at the Hong Kong Space Museum Box Office and URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). The museum is closed on Tuesdays (except public holidays).
 
     For detailed information, please visit hk.space.museum or call 2721 0226.

      

     A man who went missing in Kwai Chung was located.      Chan Lap-ming, aged 42, went missing after last seen on Kwai Chung Hospital Road on June 28 morning. His family made a report to Police on … read more