The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority: The Hong Kong Monetary Authority, as representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSAR Government), announced that a t… read more
The Hong Kong Public Libraries (HKPL) has joined the Hong Kong Book Fair again this year to introduce to members of the public its rich e-resources and promote a quality reading culture.
The Hong Kong Book Fair is being held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from today (July 19) to July 25. The HKPL’s stall is located at Booth A28 in Hall 1C with the theme “life/LIBRARY” to encourage members of the public, particularly youngsters, to integrate reading into their daily lives. Visitors can try the HKPL’s e-resources with touchscreen panels and tablets at the booth to experience the convenience of online reading. In addition, visitors can browse an array of high-quality reading materials recommended by librarians with their book reviews at the “Librarians’ Choice” section at the booth to discover good books across various subjects.
The HKPL has a wide range of diverse digital collections, including e-book collections that provide local e-publications in Chinese, such as “JoyReadClub”, “Total Wellness”, “Scholar World” and “SUEP e-Book”, featuring the works of various authors, with titles covering lifestyle, health and wellness, finance and economics, fiction, comics, children’s books, Chinese scholarly e-books, etc.
Readers can also find a wide range of best-selling Chinese and English e-magazines via the e-databases such as “Kono Libraries” and “Flipster”, covering various topics such as art, business and finance, health, language, fashion and lifestyle, parenting and family, science and technology, sports, and travel.
The HKPL provides over 500 000 e-books and more than 80 e-databases. Members of the public can log into their library accounts to read online or download to computers and mobile devices for e-reading anywhere and anytime. Hong Kong residents who have never applied for library cards or HKPL e-accounts can visit the HKPL’s website to apply for e-accounts and enjoy immediate access to the diversified e-resources.
Members of the public can visit the HKPL’s booth at the Book Fair, or visit www.hkpl.gov.hk/en/e-resources/index.html to learn more and enjoy a wide range of e-resources.
The Transport Department (TD) today (July 19) announced that two auctions of traditional vehicle registration marks will be held on August 5 (Saturday) and 6 (Sunday), in Meeting Room N201, L2, New Wing, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai.
“A total of 340 vehicle registration marks will be put up for public sale at each auction. The lists of marks have been uploaded to the department’s website, www.td.gov.hk/en/public_services/vehicle_registration_mark/index.html,” a department spokesman said.
Applicants who have paid a deposit of $1,000 to reserve a mark for auction should also participate in the bidding (including the first bid at the reserve price of $1,000). Otherwise, the mark concerned may be sold to another bidder at the reserve price.
People who wish to participate in the bidding at the auction should take note of the following important points:
(1) Successful bidders are required to produce the following documents for completion of registration and payment procedures immediately after the successful bidding:
(i) the identity document of the successful bidder;
(ii) the identity document of the purchaser if it is different from the successful bidder;
(iii) a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation if the purchaser is a body corporate; and
(iv) a crossed cheque made payable to “The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region” or “The Government of the HKSAR”. (For an auctioned mark paid for by cheque, the first three working days after the date of auction will be required for cheque clearance confirmation before processing of the application for mark assignment can be completed.) Successful bidders can also pay through the Easy Pay System (EPS). Payment by post-dated cheques, cash or other methods will not be accepted.
(2) Purchasers must make payment of the purchase price through EPS or by crossed cheque and complete the Memorandum of Sale of Registration Mark immediately after the bidding. Subsequent alteration of the particulars in the memorandum will not be permitted.
(3) A vehicle registration mark can only be assigned to a motor vehicle which is registered in the name of the purchaser. The Certificate of Incorporation must be produced immediately by the purchaser if a vehicle registration mark purchased is to be registered under the name of a body corporate.
(4) Special registration marks are non-transferable. Where the ownership of a motor vehicle with a special registration mark is transferred, the allocation of the special registration mark shall be cancelled.
(5) The purchaser shall, within 12 months after the date of auction, apply to the Commissioner for Transport for the registration mark to be assigned to a motor vehicle registered in the name of the purchaser. If the purchaser fails to assign the registration mark within 12 months, allocation of the mark will be cancelled and arranged for reallocation in accordance with the statutory provision without prior notice to the purchaser.
For other auction details, please refer to the Guidance Notes – Auction of Traditional Vehicle Registration Marks, which can be downloaded from the department’s website, www.td.gov.hk/en/public_services/vehicle_registration_mark/tvrm_auction/index.html. read more
The following is issued on behalf of the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education:
Members of the public are invited to visit the Civic Education Exhibition to be held at the Hong Kong Book Fair 2023 (Booth 3B-B34, Children’s Paradise). The Exhibition will be open from today (July 19) to July 25 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The Exhibition is jointly organised by the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau and the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education (CPCE). Apart from featuring materials on civic education and introducing the CPCE’s work projects, the Exhibition will also promote civic education to the public in a lively way through an interactive photo corner and game booth.
The organisers will hold a ceremony for the exhibition at 11am on Friday (July 21) at the stage in the Children’s Paradise with foot drill, dance and singing performances.
The CPCE is a non-statutory advisory body. It advises the Government on the promotion of civic education outside schools, launches various publicity and educational programmes in the community, and provides sponsorship to eligible organisations for actively promoting civic education.
For details, please call 2708 2455 or visit the CPCE’s website. read more
Firing practice will take place at two military sites, namely the San Wai/Tai Ling Firing Range and the Tsing Shan Firing Range, next month (August). Red flags or red lamps will be hoisted at t… read more