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     As at noon today (August 28), the Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department has conducted tests on radiological level of 184 food samples imported from Japan, which were of the “aquatic products, seaweeds and sea salt” category, in the past three days (including last Saturday and Sunday). No sample was found to have exceeded the safety limit. Details can be found at CFS’s thematic website titled “Control Measures on Foods Imported from Japan” (www.cfs.gov.hk/english/programme/programme_rafs/programme_rafs_fc_01_30_Nuclear_Event_and_Food_Safety.html).
     
     In parallel, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) has also tested 50 samples of local catch for radiological tests. All the samples passed the tests. Details can be found at AFCD’s website (www.afcd.gov.hk/english/fisheries/Radiological_testing/Radiological_Test.html).
     
     Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) has also enhanced the environmental monitoring of the local waters. No anomaly was detected so far. For details, please refer to HKO’s website (www.hko.gov.hk/en/radiation/monitoring/seawater.html).
 
     From 24 August to noon today, CFS and AFCD have conducted tests on radiological level of 567 samples of food imported from Japan and 250 samples of local catch respectively.  All the samples passed the tests.
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     â€‹ While the HKSAR Government, from August 24 onwards, prohibits the import of all aquatic products originating from the 10 metropolis/prefectures, the Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene De… read more

     The Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau (CMAB) announced today (August 28) that the first batch of the “Greater Bay Area Information Station” (GBAIS) digital information platform commenced operation. With a simple and easy-to-use interface, the GBAIS introduces to members of the public the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and useful information about the GBA cities, thereby enhancing the understanding of different sectors of the community about the policy directions and facilitation measures for the high-quality development of the GBA.

     The Commissioner for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Ms Maisie Chan, visited the GBAIS located at the Hong Kong Central Library today and introduced to members of the public the diverse and informative content of the GBAIS. She also encouraged Hong Kong young people to make good use of the significant opportunities brought about by GBA development.

     “The GBA is one of the most open and economically vibrant regions in the country.  It is also the best entry point for Hong Kong to better integrate into the overall development of the country. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government attaches great importance to GBA development, and has been adopting a multi-pronged approach to actively promote Hong Kong’s participation in the high-quality development of the GBA, and to create more development opportunities for Hong Kong residents and enterprises,” Ms Chan said.

     “The Chief Executive has established and personally chairs the Steering Group on Integration into National Development, which is a top-level institution to provide high-level leadership and coordinate the work on Hong Kong’s integration into the overall national development, including to actively dovetail with key national strategies such as the development of the GBA. The Steering Group has also introduced various policy measures to strengthen the connectivity in different aspects within the GBA and foster the efficient and smooth flow of people, goods, capital and information among various GBA cities,” Ms Chan added.

     “Hong Kong has the institutional strength of ‘One Country, Two Systems’, and also enjoys the distinctive advantages of having the strong support of the Motherland and being closely connected to the world. The HKSAR Government will continue to capitalise on Hong Kong’s strengths to proactively participate in the high-quality development of the GBA, thereby seizing the unlimited opportunities brought about by the country’s development and injecting continued impetus to the growth of the HKSAR.”

     Ms Chan said that the HKSAR Government also attaches great importance to telling the good story of the GBA. The government will continue to make use of different channels to disseminate more positive information about the development of the GBA to local residents, enterprises as well as Mainland and overseas stakeholders, so as to let everyone know that the GBA is full of vitality, and is one of the most vibrant regions with the greatest development potential in the world. The development of the GBAIS by the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Office of CMAB is one of the publicity strategies to strengthen the promotion of GBA development, and to provide more useful information about the GBA at the district level.

     The first batch of seven GBAISs has been set up at different spots on the Hong Kong Island, in Kowloon and the New Territories (see Annex) to disseminate rich information about the GBA, including the development timeline, and the development directions and policy measures in different areas. The GBAIS also features short videos providing practical information for Hong Kong people and enterprises about living and developing in the Mainland cities of the GBA, e.g. application for Residence Permit, opening bank accounts, purchasing properties, education arrangements, taxation, healthcare and social security-related issues, etc.

     The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Office will gradually set up more GBAISs in different districts in Hong Kong for the convenience of users. The content of GBAIS has also been uploaded to www.bayarea.gov.hk/gbais for easy access by members of the public through the Internet.

        

     The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, began his visit programme in Vietnam today (August 28). He called on the Ministry of Public Security and witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on co-operation in respect of immigration matters between the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Vietnam. He also visited a Hong Kong enterprise and met with some Hong Kong people in Vietnam.
 
     In the morning, Mr Tang met with the Deputy Minister of Public Security of Vietnam, Senior Lieutenant General Luong Tam Quang, and introduced to him Hong Kong’s latest situation. Both sides exchanged views on the collaboration on immigration matters and the safeguarding of public safety. Afterwards, they witnessed the signing of the MOU by the Director of Immigration, Mr Au Ka-wang, and the Director General of Immigration Department of Vietnam, Mr Pham Dang Khoa, on enhancing co-operation in respect of immigration matters of the two places.
 
     The MOU will enhance exchanges of experience and information in relation to immigration matters between the two places in various areas, including detecting and seizing fake travel documents, as well as preventing and combating illegal entry and exit. The two places will also strengthen co-operation on verification and repatriation of illegal migrants (including non-refoulement claimants) to enhance efficiency.
 
     Mr Tang said that the exchanges between Hong Kong and Vietnam in terms of trade and people-to-people connection have been increasing over the years. The signing of the MOU on enhancing co-operation on immigration matters today signified that the close relations between the two places have scaled new heights. He welcomed more Vietnamese visitors to travel to Hong Kong and come to do business. He also expressed his hope that more young talent in Vietnam will pursue their studies in Hong Kong and stay to develop their careers after graduation.
 
     In the afternoon, Mr Tang had a meeting with the heads of the Department of External Security, the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Foreign Relations under the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam, and exchanged views with them on matters including anti-terrorism and the safeguarding of national security.
 
     In addition, Mr Tang paid a courtesy call on the Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam, Mr Xiong Bo, and briefed him on Hong Kong’s latest situation in relation to safeguarding national security, maintaining law and order, and effective cross-border control. He also expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Chinese Embassy in Vietnam for its long-standing and strong support for the work of the Immigration Department in providing assistance to Hong Kong residents in distress abroad.
 
     In the evening, Mr Tang visited a Hong Kong enterprise’s investment in Vietnam to learn about its operation and the local business environment. He also met with some Hong Kong people in Vietnam to know more about the socio-economic situation there and briefed the group on the latest developments in Hong Kong.
 
     Mr Tang will depart for Singapore tomorrow (August 29).

        

     The Transport Department (TD) today (August 28) alerted members of the public to a fraudulent SMS message purportedly issued by the HKeToll. The SMS message provides a hyperlink (https://bit.ly/3EgNiGw) to a fake… read more