Firing practice for June 2018
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 (June). Red flags or red lamps will be hoisted at the firing ar… 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 (June). Red flags or red lamps will be hoisted at the firing ar… read more
The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr James Lau, will leave for San Francisco, the United States, early tomorrow morning (May 29) for a three-day visit to learn about the city’s experience in developing financial technology (fintech) and to promote Hong Kong as a preferred listing platform for both initial public offerings and secondary listings.
While in San Francisco, Mr Lau will visit a number of financial institutions and technology companies including startups, innovation centres, incubators and a payments technology enterprise.
In addition, he will meet with venture capitalists, university professors, members of the business sector and professionals to discuss opportunities in Hong Kong and areas for collaboration. He will also pay a courtesy call on the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in San Francisco, Ambassador Luo Linquan.
In addition, Mr Lau will give keynote speeches at two luncheons hosted by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in San Francisco for fintech and business leaders to introduce the latest developments of the Hong Kong financial market and efforts by the Government in promoting fintech and green finance.
Mr Lau will return to Hong Kong on Saturday (June 2). During his absence, the Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Joseph Chan, will be the Acting Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury. read more
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (May 28) reminded members of the public, particularly those undertaking outdoor activities, to take heed of necessary measures against heat stroke and sunburn in very hot weather.
“The public should carry and drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration while engaging in outdoor activities,” a spokesman for the CHP said.
“Those engaged in strenuous outdoor activities should avoid beverages containing caffeine, such as coffee and tea, as well as alcohol, as they speed up water loss through the urinary system,” the spokesman explained.
“The obese, the sick, including those with heart disease or high blood pressure, the old and the young are more vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. They should pay special attention,” the spokesman added.
The public should adopt the following precautions:
Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations: Please broadcast the following special announcement immediately, and repeat it at frequent intervals when the Very Hot Weather Warning is in force: … read more
Attention TV/radio announcers: Please broadcast the following as soon as possible: The Hong Kong Observatory has issued the Very Hot Weather Warning. To prevent heat stroke, avoid pro… read more