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Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:      Please broadcast the following message as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:      As Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 1 has been … read more

Attention TV/radio announcers: Please broadcast the following as soon as possible: Here is an item of interest to swimmers.      The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (July 23) that due to inclem… read more

     The Transport Department (TD) today (July 23) reminded the public that to facilitate the trial run of tram track renewal works at Des Voeux Road West, parts of the traffic lanes of Des Voeux Road West and Connaught Road West will be temporarily closed during the period from about 9am next Wednesday (August 1) to 6pm next Friday (August 3).

     Appropriate traffic signs and road markings will be erected on-site to guide motorists.

     The TD anticipates that the traffic in the vicinity of the above road sections will be relatively busy. Motorists should exercise tolerance and patience in case of traffic congestion. Members of the public are advised to follow the latest traffic news or the department’s website (www.td.gov.hk). read more

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:        The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued by Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited on fraudule… read more

     The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Monday, July 23, 2018 is 103.6 (up 0.1 against last Saturday’s index).

     The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Saturday, July 21, 2018 was 103.5 (down 0.3 against last Friday’s index). read more