     Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Tsing Yi today (July 3) in which a boy died.      At 1.18am, a taxi driven by a 69-year-old man was travelling along Kwai Tsing Road towards Tsing Yi. Upon approaching Tsing … read more
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Bangkok (Bangkok ETO) collaborated with the Asian Film Awards Academy (AFAA) to launch the first Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, today (July 3).
Supported by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the Film Development Fund and the Bangkok ETO, the AFAA organised the film gala to screen seven selected Hong Kong films and stage a film-related exhibition to enhance the popularity of Hong Kong films and build an audience in Cambodia.
Speaking at the opening reception of the film gala, the Director of the Bangkok ETO, Mr Parson Lam, highlighted the support from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government for the local film industry, and encouraged more Hong Kong film events to be held in Cambodia.
Mr Lam said, “We will continue to provide unwavering support to our film industry. We look forward to having more Hong Kong film events in Cambodia to showcase the thriving Hong Kong film industry and its gifted talent, and reinforce Hong Kong’s position as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.”
He noted that 2024 is the China-Cambodia Year of People-to-People Exchanges, and expressed hope that the film gala would help promote cultural exchanges and deepen the bonds between the people of China and Cambodia.
“Through the universal language of films, we can share our good stories and our diverse cultural heritage,” Mr Lam added.
Also officiating at the opening reception were the Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia, Mr Lin Ruihua; the Secretary of State of the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts of Cambodia, Ms Pen Moni Makara; the Executive Director of the AFAA, Ms Josie Lin; and the Chief Executive Officer of Westec Media Limited of Cambodia, Mr Michael Chai.
As part of the film event, the “Dynamic Cityscapes of Hong Kong Films Exhibition” will be held at Factory Phnom Penh from July 4 to August 4 with free admission. The exhibition is a demonstration of Hong Kong’s diverse cityscapes by recreating the most memorable scenes that appeared in six selected films, as well as iconic sights in Hong Kong.
For more information of the film gala, please visit: www.afa-academy.com/20240626_en.
Police today (July 3) appealed to the public for information on a fatal traffic accident in Chai Wan on July 1 in which a man died. At 7.16am, a 60-year-old man was riding a motorcycle alon… read more
The inaugural cohort of the Master’s Degree in Public Policy Programme for senior civil servants of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government graduated today (July 3). They were awarded certificates at the graduation ceremony organised by the School of Government of Peking University. The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, and the Permanent Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Clement Leung, witnessed the important moment of these civil servants of high potential in completion of their studies and expect them to better serve Hong Kong with what they have learned.
Addressing the ceremony, Mrs Yeung said that civil servants are the backbone of the Government. As Hong Kong moves towards a new era of stability to prosperity, identifying and nurturing more governing talent who are patriotic and love Hong Kong, have good morals and integrity, and are competent and people oriented, together with an innovative spirit and an international perspective, is crucial for enhancing the Government’s governance capabilities and leading Hong Kong in addressing the current sophisticated international landscape and challenges.
Mrs Yeung expressed her gratitude to the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council (HKMAO) for its strong support, and to Peking University for attaching great importance to this programme. Mrs Yeung said that through engaging in the year-long immersive learning in Beijing, participants have had in-depth exchanges with scholars, officials and the public, which have significantly deepened their understanding of the country and enriched their knowledge of the country’s politics and public administration. The insights gained from the development experiences on the Mainland also prompted the participants to thoughtfully reflect on what areas and experiences Hong Kong can learn from, and how to combine the strengths of both systems of the Mainland and Hong Kong to complement each other so that Hong Kong can move faster, gain more and contribute more to the country in its active integration into the overall national development. The knowledge gained and examples learned in respect of public administration also stimulated them to reflect on how to enhance the governance efficiency of the HKSAR when they return to work, align it more closely with public sentiment, and thereby gain the most for citizens.
Mr Frederick Yu from the Administrative Officer Grade was one of the graduate representatives. At the ceremony, Mr Yu promised on behalf of all participants that they would support the HKSAR Government in enhancing governance capabilities through practice and actions, so as to respond actively to people’s aspirations, thereby showing their appreciation to the HKMAO, the Civil Service Bureau (CSB) and Peking University for nurturing them.
The Master’s Degree in Public Policy Programme is co-organised by the CSB and Peking University. The participants, who come from various professional fields, are civil servants recommended by their departments and have demonstrated leadership potential and outstanding performance. The programme covers four major areas, namely public administration and leadership skills, the country’s governance and Hong Kong affairs, global affairs and governance, as well as social studies and field work. The programme lasts for two years. Participants have to study full-time at Peking University for the first year. Participants will return to Hong Kong in the second year to complete their thesis and apply their learning to enhancing the governance of Hong Kong.
Before the ceremony, the delegation led by Mrs Yeung met with the President of Peking University, Mr Gong Qihuang, to exchange views on the civil service training.
Mrs Yeung said the CSB has long been co-operating well with Peking University. She thanked the teachers of the University for attaching strong importance and showing full support to civil service training of the HKSAR Government and organising various programmes with the Civil Service College to strengthen civil servants’ sense of national identity and deepen their understanding of the country to better support the development of the country and Hong Kong.
After the ceremony, Mrs Yeung met and chatted with the graduates of the inaugural cohort and the HKSAR civil servants who are currently studying at Peking University to understand more about their learning experiences and reflections. She reminded them that civil servants have to shoulder the leadership responsibility in guiding their teams to proactively implement government policies and work together to achieve good governance for Hong Kong after completion of their studies.
The inaugural cohort of the Master’s Degree in Public Policy Programme for senior civil servants of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government graduated today (July 3). They were awarded certificates at the graduation ceremony organised by the School of Government of Peking University. The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, and the Permanent Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Clement Leung, witnessed the important moment of these civil servants of high potential in completion of their studies and expect them to better serve Hong Kong with what they have learned.
Addressing the ceremony, Mrs Yeung said that civil servants are the backbone of the Government. As Hong Kong moves towards a new era of stability to prosperity, identifying and nurturing more governing talent who are patriotic and love Hong Kong, have good morals and integrity, and are competent and people oriented, together with an innovative spirit and an international perspective, is crucial for enhancing the Government’s governance capabilities and leading Hong Kong in addressing the current sophisticated international landscape and challenges.
Mrs Yeung expressed her gratitude to the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council (HKMAO) for its strong support, and to Peking University for attaching great importance to this programme. Mrs Yeung said that through engaging in the year-long immersive learning in Beijing, participants have had in-depth exchanges with scholars, officials and the public, which have significantly deepened their understanding of the country and enriched their knowledge of the country’s politics and public administration. The insights gained from the development experiences on the Mainland also prompted the participants to thoughtfully reflect on what areas and experiences Hong Kong can learn from, and how to combine the strengths of both systems of the Mainland and Hong Kong to complement each other so that Hong Kong can move faster, gain more and contribute more to the country in its active integration into the overall national development. The knowledge gained and examples learned in respect of public administration also stimulated them to reflect on how to enhance the governance efficiency of the HKSAR when they return to work, align it more closely with public sentiment, and thereby gain the most for citizens.
Mr Frederick Yu from the Administrative Officer Grade was one of the graduate representatives. At the ceremony, Mr Yu promised on behalf of all participants that they would support the HKSAR Government in enhancing governance capabilities through practice and actions, so as to respond actively to people’s aspirations, thereby showing their appreciation to the HKMAO, the Civil Service Bureau (CSB) and Peking University for nurturing them.
The Master’s Degree in Public Policy Programme is co-organised by the CSB and Peking University. The participants, who come from various professional fields, are civil servants recommended by their departments and have demonstrated leadership potential and outstanding performance. The programme covers four major areas, namely public administration and leadership skills, the country’s governance and Hong Kong affairs, global affairs and governance, as well as social studies and field work. The programme lasts for two years. Participants have to study full-time at Peking University for the first year. Participants will return to Hong Kong in the second year to complete their thesis and apply their learning to enhancing the governance of Hong Kong.
Before the ceremony, the delegation led by Mrs Yeung met with the President of Peking University, Mr Gong Qihuang, to exchange views on the civil service training.
Mrs Yeung said the CSB has long been co-operating well with Peking University. She thanked the teachers of the University for attaching strong importance and showing full support to civil service training of the HKSAR Government and organising various programmes with the Civil Service College to strengthen civil servants’ sense of national identity and deepen their understanding of the country to better support the development of the country and Hong Kong.
After the ceremony, Mrs Yeung met and chatted with the graduates of the inaugural cohort and the HKSAR civil servants who are currently studying at Peking University to understand more about their learning experiences and reflections. She reminded them that civil servants have to shoulder the leadership responsibility in guiding their teams to proactively implement government policies and work together to achieve good governance for Hong Kong after completion of their studies.