A man who went missing in Tuen Mun has been located.
Man Tsang-lam, aged 78, went missing after he left his residence on Siu Hong Road on January 27 afternoon. His family made a report to Police on January 28.
The man was located on Wing Shun Street, Tsing Yi this morning (January 30). He sustained no injuries and no suspicious circumstances were detected.
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) delegation today (January 30) concluded a three-day visit to Thailand to strengthen bilateral co-operation between the financial sectors of Thailand and Hong Kong.
Led by the Chief Executive of the HKMA, Mr Eddie Yue, the delegation held bilateral meetings with the Bank of Thailand (BOT) on January 29, with focus on the use of local currencies in cross-border trade, financial digitalisation and fintech, as well as green and sustainable finance. The HKMA and the BOT also agreed to explore future initiatives aimed at fostering collaboration between the two regulators and deepening financial connections between the two economies.
Representatives from the HKMA and the BOT participated in a Thailand Business Forum in Bangkok, organised by the Hong Kong Association of Banks. The Forum was attended by close to 130 senior representatives and practitioners from major local and international banks in Thailand and Hong Kong. Three panel discussions were held during the forum on the benefits and business opportunities arising from Hong Kong-Thailand financial collaboration, including how Hong Kong's sophisticated banking industry and deep capital markets could support Thai corporates in local currency payment, fundraising and hedging, as well as investment opportunities for Thai investors in Hong Kong and the Mainland.
During the visit, the HKMA delegation also met with local business and financial industry leaders, to share with them the latest developments in Hong Kong, and explore new opportunities arising from the deepening economic and financial ties between the two jurisdictions.
The Thailand visit is part of the HKMA's effort to broaden and deepen overseas network. Following visits to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates last year, the HKMA will continue the engagement with the Middle East and also visit other Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries this year to continue opening up new markets for Hong Kong to grow as an international financial centre.
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Here is an item of interest to swimmers.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (January 30) that the Ping Shan Tin Shui Wai Swimming Pool in Yuen Long District, closed earlier due to urgent maintenance work, will be reopened at 1pm today.
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
The Governor of the Bank of Thailand (BOT), Dr Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, and the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), Mr Eddie Yue, together with their delegations held a bilateral meeting between the two institutions on January 29 in Bangkok.
During the meeting, the BOT and the HKMA engaged in wide-ranging discussions on the use of local currency in cross-border trades, financial digitalisation and fintech, and green and sustainable finance as well as potential initiatives to enhance co-operation between the financial sectors in Thailand and Hong Kong going forward.
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In this occasion, Mr Yue also used the Faster Payment System (FPS) x PromptPay Link to pay for goods and services in Thailand. The launch of the FPS x PromptPay Link since December last year allows users to pay by scanning the Thai PromptPay or Hong Kong FPS QR codes, supporting instant payment to merchants.
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The Hospital Authority (HA) and the Fire Services Department (FSD) today (January 30) announced the refinement of emergency ambulance call services in Tsim Sha Tsui. Starting from 8.30am this Thursday (February 1), some ambulance cases previously conveyed to the Accident and Emergency Department (AED) of Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) will be diverted to the AED of Kwong Wah Hospital (KWH). It is expected that the new arrangements can alleviate the pressure of the QEH AED so as to manage the growing AED service demand in the district. In the long run, it will enhance the quality of emergency services and strengthen support for emergency patients in Tsim Sha Tsui.
The FSD will transfer some of the emergency ambulance calls that were previously within the AED service catchment area of QEH to the AED service catchment area of KWH. These areas include south of Jordan Road and west of Nathan Road, the commercial and residential areas in the vicinity of Jordan and Tsim Sha Tsui (MTR Kowloon Station, West Kowloon Station of the High Speed Rail, MTR Austin Station, Bowring Street, West Kowloon Cultural District, Harbour City and the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, etc). Under the new arrangements, patients who request emergency ambulance services within the above districts will be conveyed to KWH's AED for treatment, whereas patients in highly critical condition will be sent to the nearest hospital in accordance with the existing mechanism.
The HA spokesperson said, "Under the new arrangements, it is anticipated that approximately 20 ambulance patients will be conveyed to KWH AED each day. The differences in traveling distance and time are not significant when compared with the previous arrangements. Both QEH and KWH are well prepared for the refinement of the AED service catchment area so as to ascertain that timely emergency medical services are provided to all patients with urgent medical need."
The KWH Phase One Redevelopment Project was completed last year. A larger AED located in the new building has enhanced its capability to manage emergency patients. Upon the refinement of the AED service catchment area, the Kowloon Central Cluster (KCC) can utilise its resources more effectively and the AEDs of the two hospitals can also achieve greater synergy, which will help improve the quality of emergency medical services in the KCC.
The spokesperson said that the HA and FSD have conducted drills to ensure the staff of ambulance and the two AEDs are familiar with the new operational arrangements. The HA will closely communicate with the FSD to monitor the workflow of ambulances conveying patients to hospitals under the new arrangements. The HA has informed the Yau Tsim Mong District Council and through its community network to inform local residents of the arrangements concerned.