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Services Department</description><language>en-UK</language><copyright>Copyright, news.gov.hk</copyright><webMaster>ceditors@news.gov.hk</webMaster><pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2017 16:37:54 +0800</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2017 16:37:54 +0800</lastBuildDate><generator>ISD News RSS Generator 3.13</generator><item><objectId>090187ea807190f3</objectId><title>CS meets Macau CE</title><guid>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/categories/admin/html/2017/12/20171205_174018.shtml</guid><link>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/categories/admin/html/2017/12/20171205_174018.shtml</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0800</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.news.gov.hk/images/home/Categories_generic_icons/Government/171010CGO2_tn.jpg"/>Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung visited Macau today, meeting its Chief Executive Fernando Chui and signing a bilateral legal agreement. Mr Cheung and Mr Chui discussed the latest developments and co-operation between Hong Kong and Macau in economic and trade, cross-boundary infrastructure and youth matters. Mr Cheung said the forthcoming opening of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area development will greatly boost bilateral co-operation and development opportunities. Mr Cheung signed the Arrangement for Mutual Service of Judicial Documents between the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region & the Macao Special Administrative Region with Macau's Secretary for Administration & Justice Sonia Chan. The pact will set up an official channel for Hong Kong to request Macau's service of judicial documents in civil and commercial cases, and enhance the existing mechanism for handling requests for service of judicial documents made by the two places. Mr Cheung also visited the Macao Young Entrepreneur Incubation Centre to see how it helps local young people set up their own businesses.]]></description></item><item><objectId>090187ea80718863</objectId><title>Duty visits beneficial: CE</title><guid>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/categories/admin/html/2017/12/20171205_101642.shtml</guid><link>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/categories/admin/html/2017/12/20171205_101642.shtml</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0800</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.news.gov.hk/images/home/picturestory/2017/12/week2/CEexco1205_s.jpg"/>Chief Executive Carrie Lam says her recent Saudi Arabia visit was fruitful and she is planning more duty visits for next year to promote Hong Kong's business, trade and professional services. Speaking to the media before today's Executive Council meeting, she said she has conducted all of her visits abroad for this year. She will conduct a duty visit to Beijing later this month. Mrs Lam added she was warmly welcomed to Saudi Arabia and met King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and several officials. She said she attaches great importance to Hong Kong's external affairs, and conducting overseas visits can enhance the city's international status and expand business opportunities.]]></description></item><item><objectId>090187ea80718b7b</objectId><title>LegCo decision respected</title><guid>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/categories/admin/html/2017/12/20171205_101811.shtml</guid><link>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/categories/admin/html/2017/12/20171205_101811.shtml</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0800</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.news.gov.hk/images/home/Categories_generic_icons/Government/LegCo2_s.jpg"/>Chief Executive Carrie Lam respects an arrangement by the Legislative Council President to amend LegCo's Rules of Procedure. Making the statement to the media before today's Executive Council meeting, she said Andrew Leung's decision is reasonable. Mr Leung decided all proposals from different camps will be combined into a single debate to finalise rule changes before Christmas. Mrs Lam said she appreciates that he took a well-balanced approach to accept amendments by the pro-democracy camp, while formulating the arrangement based on Basic Law Article 75. "We hope that things in the Legislative Council will be brought back to normal as soon as possible," she said. Mrs Lam urged legislators to respect Mr Leung's decision. When asked about the timing of the upcoming March 11 LegCo by-election, Mrs Lam said the Electoral Affairs Commission's decision has already been gazetted.]]></description></item><item><objectId>090187ea80718db8</objectId><title>Joshua Law visits Hongkong Post</title><guid>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/categories/admin/html/2017/12/20171205_163816.shtml</guid><link>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/categories/admin/html/2017/12/20171205_163816.shtml</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0800</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.news.gov.hk/images/categories/admin/2017/12/week2/scs1205_s.jpg"/>Secretary for the Civil Service Joshua Law visited Hongkong Post today to learn more about the department's operations. He met Postmaster General Gordon Leung and directorate staff. Mr Law was briefed on how the department enhances its operational efficiency and customer convenience through information technology and innovation initiatives. He toured the iPostal Station at the Central Mail Centre in Kowloon Bay to learn about the self-serviced locker suite, which gives customers greater flexibility in collecting mail. Mr Law then visited the Retail Business Division's Bulk Mail Acceptance Counter and the Indoor Section of the Mail Processing Division. He said he was pleased to see new automated procedures have expedited mail processing. Wrapping up his visit, Mr Law met staff representatives and encouraged them to continue providing the community with efficient postal services.]]></description></item><item><objectId>090187ea8071951d</objectId><title>Land use feedback to be studied</title><guid>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/categories/infrastructure/html/2017/12/20171205_205539.shtml</guid><link>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/categories/infrastructure/html/2017/12/20171205_205539.shtml</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0800</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.news.gov.hk/images/home/Categories_generic_icons/Environment/countrypark3_s.jpg"/>The Task Force on Land Supply will study public feedback on whether to use fringe areas of country parks as a land supply option. The task force discussed the issue at its fifth meeting today. Chairman Stanley Wong said the task force noted country parks are invaluable assets of Hong Kong and any development must be done with caution. "We had about 13 million visitors frequenting the various country parks, the 24 different country parks in Hong Kong, conducting a variety of different activities "Other than the statutory process that we have to overcome in terms of environmental impact assessment, in terms of going through the Country & Marine Parks Board as well as going through the land use amendments at the Town Planning Board, we do believe that there is a certain threshold that we must uphold before we can proceed to consider utilising the fringe of the country parks. "And this will include considering whether there are better alternatives in terms of using that particular piece of country park and at the same time is there any mitigation or compensation that we can do in terms of the impact on the ecology. "So with these in mind, we will leave it to the public engagement and see how the community will perhaps support, or otherwise, conducting further studies if we are going to move this particular option forward," Mr Wong added.]]></description></item><item><objectId>090187ea807190f5</objectId><title>Tsing Yi leisure building opens</title><guid>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/categories/health/html/2017/12/20171205_174822.shtml</guid><link>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/categories/health/html/2017/12/20171205_174822.shtml</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0800</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.news.gov.hk/images/categories/health/2017/12/week2/171205_SportsCentre2_s.jpg"/>Secretary for Home Affairs Lau Kong-wah opened the Tsing Yi Southwest Leisure Building today. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mr Lau said the building's completion shows the Government's efforts to provide leisure and sports facilities in the community and to encourage the public to exercise regularly and have a healthy lifestyle. Located on Chung Mei Road, the building has a sports centre, a swimming pool, and ample indoor and outdoor open spaces for public relaxation. The sports centre features a 15-metre-high climbing wall - the first outdoor climbing wall in Kwai Tsing District. The centre also has a multipurpose arena for ball sports, activity rooms, dance rooms and a children's play room which is the biggest of its kind in Hong Kong. Open year-round, the swimming pool is the district's first indoor heated pool.]]></description></item><item><objectId>090187ea80719412</objectId><title>Rail link costs rise</title><guid>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/categories/infrastructure/html/2017/12/20171205_200232.shtml</guid><link>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/categories/infrastructure/html/2017/12/20171205_200232.shtml</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0800</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.news.gov.hk/images/home/Categories_generic_icons/Transport/MTR-Headquarter_s.jpg"/>The latest cost estimate for the Shatin to Central Link project is $87.3 billion, exceeding the original entrustment cost assigned for the MTR Corporation by $16.5 billion. The Government signed the entrustment agreement with the MTRC for the main works of project for $70.8 billion in 2012. The Transport & Housing Bureau said the rail operator submitted its latest cost estimate for the project today, citing a number of reasons for the cost increase. The major reasons include modification works, additional works and claims for associated delays arising from the archaeological findings and preservation works at Sung Wong Toi Station, the additional cost arising from the delay in site handover in Wan Chai, and the works at Exhibition Centre Station for providing flexibility for the topside development. The Highways Department will ask the railway company to provide detailed information and in collaboration with its monitoring and verification consultant will critically scrutinise the estimate. The bureau said the Government will apply for additional funding from the Legislative Council in a timely manner upon completion of the examination and confirmation of the latest cost estimate, so the rest of the works can be completed as planned. With 79% of the overall works for the link completed by the end of October, the Tai Wai to Hung Hom Section and the Hung Hom to Admiralty Section of the link are expected to open in mid-2019 and in 2021, the bureau added.]]></description></item><item><objectId>090187ea80718c64</objectId><title>First self-service library opens</title><guid>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/categories/health/html/2017/12/20171205_135708.shtml</guid><link>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/categories/health/html/2017/12/20171205_135708.shtml</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0800</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.news.gov.hk/images/categories/health/2017/12/week2/171205_Lib1_s.jpg"/>Hong Kong's first self-service library station was launched today to offer round-the-clock services. Located outside the Island East Sports Centre in Sai Wan Ho, the station has 300 English and Chinese books which can be borrowed. Its stock is replenished every day. Readers can use their library or Hong Kong identity cards to borrow and return books, pick up reserved materials and pay library fees with Octopus at the station. It has a barrier-free design to create a comfortable reading environment for the public. Environmentally friendly construction materials including bamboo have been used to bring more natural light into the station, reduce energy consumption and enable natural ventilation. The Leisure & Cultural Services Department said the station has been rolled out on a trial basis to promote reading in the community. It will launch two more self-service libraries at the Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui and a location near Tai Wai MTR Station in Sha Tin in the second half of next year. Click <a href="http://www.hkpl.gov.hk/libstation">here</a> for details.]]></description></item><item><objectId>090187ea80718db6</objectId><title>CS departs for Macau</title><guid>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/categories/admin/html/2017/12/20171205_163655.shtml</guid><link>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/categories/admin/html/2017/12/20171205_163655.shtml</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0800</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.news.gov.hk/images/home/Categories_generic_icons/Location/macau.jpg"/>Matthew Cheung departed for Macau today to visit the city for the first time since becoming Chief Secretary. Speaking to reporters before his departure, he said he will meet Macau Chief Executive Fernando Chui. He will also sign the Arrangement for Mutual Service of Judicial Documents with Macau Secretary for Administration & Justice Sonia Chan. He said the pact is to ensure judicial documents are delivered smoothly and reliably between Hong Kong and Macau. Mr Cheung said he will tour the Macao Young Entrepreneur Incubation Centre to learn more about youth entrepreneurship in the city. The visit will boost ties between the two cities, which is very important, he added.]]></description></item><item><objectId>090187ea8071812a</objectId><title>CE meets Saudi prince</title><guid>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/categories/admin/html/2017/12/20171204_105322.shtml</guid><link>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/categories/admin/html/2017/12/20171204_105322.shtml</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0800</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.news.gov.hk/images/categories/admin/2017/12/week2/171204_CE_Prince_s.jpg"/>Chief Executive Carrie Lam concluded her Saudi Arabia visit yesterday by meeting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Noting the kingdom hopes to strengthen co-operation with Hong Kong in various areas, Mrs Lam said Hong Kong, an international financial and business centre, is home to more than 8,200 offices set up by overseas and Mainland China companies, with 45% of them serving as regional headquarters or offices. As Hong Kong entered into a free trade agreement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations last month and has signed the Mainland & Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Agreement, Mrs Lam said the city, with its robust regime and quality professional services, is the best platform for overseas enterprises to access Mainland and Asian markets. Noting services provided by Hong Kong will help the kingdom take forward its Vision 2030, she encouraged more Saudi enterprises to set up businesses in the city to explore together more business opportunities.]]></description></item><item><objectId>090187ea807185ee</objectId><title>Health control meeting held</title><guid>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/categories/health/html/2017/12/20171204_170728.shtml</guid><link>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/categories/health/html/2017/12/20171204_170728.shtml</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0800</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.news.gov.hk/images/categories/health/2017/12/week2/ActSFH041217s.jpg"/>The Hong Kong, Macau, Guangdong, Shenzhen, Zhuhai Health, Animal & Plant Quarantine & Food Safety Control Meeting was held in Hong Kong today. Officials from the five areas discussed public health, inspection and quarantine, and food safety issues, and agreed to further strengthen exchanges and co-operation. They also had in-depth discussions on important international and regional issues, including antimicrobial resistance, avian influenza and mosquito-borne diseases. Addressing the meeting, Acting Secretary for Food & Health Dr Chui Tak-yi said the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government launched the Hong Kong Strategy & Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance in July to outline ways to contain antimicrobial resistance in Hong Kong. On the prevention and control of avian influenza, he said Hong Kong has established a stringent surveillance and control mechanism to reduce the risk of outbreaks. The HKSAR Government will adopt further biosecurity improvement measures to enhance the immunity of local poultry, and will maintain close contact with Mainland and Macau health authorities to monitor and notify each other of the latest developments regarding mosquito-borne diseases, he added. Meanwhile, the Food & Health Bureau and the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection & Quarantine opened an exhibition introducing the HKSAR Government's food safety measures as well as the Mainland's efforts to ensure the quality and steady supply of food to Hong Kong.]]></description></item><item><objectId>090187ea807185f3</objectId><title>Waste charging to be expanded</title><guid>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/categories/environment/html/2017/12/20171204_173749.shtml</guid><link>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/categories/environment/html/2017/12/20171204_173749.shtml</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0800</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.news.gov.hk/images/home/Categories_generic_icons/Environment/Care_01.jpg"/>Expanding the scope of application of designated garbage bags will enable the municipal solid waste charging regime to achieve the polluter-pays principle to a greater extent. Secretary for the Environment KS Wong made the statement at a seminar today saying 80% of municipal solid waste will be subject to the charging mode of the pre-paid garbage bags under the new arrangements that extend the use of these bags as a charging tool for residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Municipal solid waste from these buildings will be collected by private firms using refuse collection vehicles with rear compactors. Charging currently only covers waste producers using the Food & Environmental Hygiene Department's waste collection service. "Expanding the scope of application of designated garbage bags would enable the charging regime to achieve the polluter-pays principle to a greater extent," Mr Wong said. "I am pleased to note the commercial and industrial sectors and the community as a whole have responded positively to the modified arrangements. "We hope the Legislative Council can pass the relevant bill next year. To be followed by one year of preparatory period, we expect municipal solid waste charging could be implemented towards the end of 2019 at the earliest." Three-hundred members of the commercial and retail sectors and stakeholders attended the seminar held by the Environmental Protection Department and the Green Building Council.]]></description></item><item><objectId>090187ea807182a5</objectId><title>Budget consultation starts</title><guid>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/categories/admin/html/2017/12/20171204_150353.shtml</guid><link>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/categories/admin/html/2017/12/20171204_150353.shtml</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0800</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.news.gov.hk/images/home/Categories_generic_icons/Government/171010CGO_tn.jpg"/>The Government today launched the public consultation exercise for the 2018-19 Budget. Click <a href="http://www.budget.gov.hk/2017/eng/index.html">here</a> for details. People can give their views by <a href="mailto:budget@fstb.gov.hk">email</a>.]]></description></item><item><objectId>090187ea8071852d</objectId><title>November gloomier than usual</title><guid>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/categories/environment/html/2017/12/20171204_163842.shtml</guid><link>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/categories/environment/html/2017/12/20171204_163842.shtml</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0800</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.news.gov.hk/images/categories/environment/2017/12/week2/Gloomy_s.jpg"/>The weather in Hong Kong was gloomier and more humid than usual in November. The Hong Kong Observatory said the duration of bright sunshine in the month was 114.3 hours, about 37% below normal and the third lowest for November on record. The mean temperature for the month was 22.2 degrees Celsius, 0.4 degrees higher than normal. Despite the cloudy and humid conditions for most of the month, the monthly rainfall of 31.2mm was about 17% below the normal figure. The accumulated rainfall up to November was about 8% above normal.]]></description></item><item><objectId>090187ea807182a3</objectId><title>CS to visit Macau</title><guid>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/categories/admin/html/2017/12/20171204_140310.shtml</guid><link>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/categories/admin/html/2017/12/20171204_140310.shtml</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0800</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.news.gov.hk/images/home/Categories_generic_icons/Location/macau.jpg"/>Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung will call on Macau Chief Executive Fernando Chui tomorrow. Mr Cheung will learn about the city's latest developments and sign the Arrangement for Mutual Service of Judicial Documents between the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region & the Macao Special Administrative Region. He will sign the pact with Macau Secretary for Administration & Justice Sonia Chan.]]></description></item></channel></rss>

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