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     The 8th ICAC Symposium co-hosted by the ICAC and the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA) concluded today (May 24). In the closing ceremony, the ICAC Commissioner, Mr Woo Ying-ming, in his capacity of President of the IAACA, announced the adoption of the “Hong Kong Declaration on Strengthening International Cooperation in Preventing and Fighting Corruption” (Hong Kong Declaration), calling on international counterparts to stand united in the mission to eradicate corruption and uphold the principles set out in the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC).
      
     “Hong Kong’s story in the fight against corruption should give us all confidence and belief in our mission. Let us re-affirm our commitment to the shared vision of a world without corruption. Together, we are better. Together, we are stronger. Together, we can chart a new path to combat corruption.” Mr Woo said in his closing address.
      
     The symposium also served as the 11th Annual Conference of the IAACA. Mr Woo noted that the Hong Kong Declaration showcased the collective commitment of the members to combat corruption. He also called on international counterparts to leverage the UNCAC to enhance collaboration in the prevention of and fight against corruption. He also emphasised the importance of adopting digital and financial forensics to tackle the increasing complexity of corruption crimes.

     The Hong Kong Declaration also welcomed various international initiatives, including the “Global Resource for Anti-Corruption Education and Youth Empowerment” (GRACE Initiative) proposed by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). It also encouraged member organisations to draw reference to the “Global Policy Guide for Strengthening Youth Engagement in Anti-Corruption Initiatives” (Youth Anti-Corruption Policy Guide) jointly developed by the ICAC, the UNODC and the IAACA.
      
     The plenary session this morning was themed “The Power of Youth in Creating a World of Integrity”. For the first time, young people from around the world, including members of YouthLED Integrity Advisory Board to the GRACE Initiative, were invited to speak at the panel. Some of them had taken part in the development of the Youth Anti-Corruption Policy Guide.
      
     The young speakers shared how young people could inject new vigour to a global culture of integrity and become integrity leaders as well as anti-corruption champions. About 200 local, mainland and overseas university and secondary school students, as well as ICAC’s iElite Youth Leaders were also invited to participate in the session for the first time.
      
     Upon conclusion of the symposium, participants joined a back-to-back anti-corruption training programme co-organised by the Hong Kong International Academy Against Corruption (HKIAAC) and the IAACA. The programme included workshops on law enforcement, education and prevention, as well as visits to ICAC facilities including the Exhibition Hall, the HKIAAC, the Identification Parade Suite, the Video Interview Rooms, mock court and the detention center.
      
     Over 50 participants will join an ICAC delegation, led by the ICAC Commissioner, Mr Woo Ying-ming, and the Deputy ICAC Commissioner and the Head of Operations, Mr Ricky Yau Shu-chun, on a study tour to the city of Changsha in Mainland China from May 26 to 28. read more

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesperson for the Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital at Sandy Bay (DKCH) made the following announcement today (May 24):
 
     Eleven patients (seven males and four females, aged 4 to 39) in a ward of the DKCH have presented with fever or respiratory symptoms since May 13. Appropriate tests were arranged for the patients and their test results were positive for Rhinovirus/Enterovirus. They are now being treated in isolation with stable condition.
 
     Admission to the ward has been suspended and restricted visiting has been imposed. Infection control measures have been stepped up according to the established guidelines. The hospital will continue to closely monitor the other patients in the ward. The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for follow-up. read more

     â€‹The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO), with the support of the Marine Department, held the Taste of Hong Kong reception at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on May 23 (London time).

     In his welcome speech, the Director-General of London ETO, Mr Gilford Law talked about Hong Kong’s position as a premier business hub in Asia and a prominent international maritime centre, highlighting that Hong Kong’s Shipping Register continues to rank number four in the world, achieving about 130 million gross tonnage. Mr Law also outlined the Action Plan on Maritime and Port Development Strategy and the recent initiatives for supporting the sustainable development of Hong Kong’s maritime and port industry. In addition, Mr Law introduced to delegates the exciting culinary and cultural experiences, such as the Dragon Boat Festival, offered by Hong Kong.

     The reception was joined by IMO’s Secretary-General, Mr Arsenio Dominguez; the Director of Maritime Safety Division, Mr Hiroyuki Yamada; and the Director of Marine Environment Division, Ms Heike Deggim, and attended by about 300 guests from delegations of IMO Member States, top representatives of international maritime organisations, and key representatives of shipowners in London.

            

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) today (May 24) appealed to members of the public to keep venues clean and mind their safety while watching the drone show at the Avenue of Stars, Tsim Sha Tsui, tomorrow … read more

     â€‹The Transport Department (TD) today (May 24) held the Bus Safety Excellence Award Ceremony 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai to commend the dedication and diligence of the staff of the franchised bus companies who strive to enhance bus safety in their daily operations.
      
     Speaking at the award ceremony, the Permanent Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, expressed appreciation for the dedication of these unsung heroes of the franchised bus companies – bus captains, driving instructors, inspectors, regulators, depot engineers and mechanics – who spare no effort every day to ensure efficient bus services and safe journeys for millions of passengers. She further encouraged all the staff of the bus companies to continue their concerted effort to enhance bus safety.
      
     A total of 58 employees received the Bus Safety Excellence Award in four categories, comprising 28 bus captains, six driving instructors, 12 inspectors/regulators and 12 awardees from four teams of engineers/mechanics. Each franchised bus company recommended the awardees to the TD based on their safety record performances throughout the past year. These performances need to meet the criteria set by the TD, such as no driving accidents and no driving offence records maintained by the bus captains, the provision of clear and understandable safety trainings by the driving instructors to their bus captains, and the efficient management of daily operations by the inspectors/regulators, as well as the use of creativity and technology by the teams of engineers/mechanics to enhance bus safety.
      
     The TD and the franchised bus companies have been strengthening bus captains’ training and crisis awareness. Bus captains are regularly reminded of the importance of careful and attentive driving at all times. In addition to the co-operation of bus passengers and other road users, safe and reliable bus services also depend on the efforts and contributions of the franchised bus companies’ dedicated and professional staff.
      
     Other officiating guests at the award ceremony included the Commissioner for Transport, Ms Angela Lee; the Chairman of the Transport Advisory Committee, Professor Stephen Cheung; the Chairman of the Legislative Council Panel on Transport, Mr Chan Han-pan; Member of the Legislative Council for the Transport Functional Constituency, Mr Frankie Yick; and the Chief Superintendent of Police (Traffic) of the Hong Kong Police Force, Mr Chan Siu-ming.
      
     The list of awardees is provided in the Annex.