Hong Kong and the Mainland have signed a co-operation agreement on customs facilitation measures for wine entering the Mainland market through the city.

Secretary for Food & Health Dr York Chow is confident food traders will have no problem complying with Food Safety Bill requirements - such as keeping transaction records - after the bill is enacted.

The public space under the Canal Road Flyover is set to receive $7.4 million makeover to improve the environment and pedestrian flow in the area.

Hong Kong earned $204.1 billion from offshore trade in 2008, up 9.7% on the previous year, the Census & Statistics Department says.

If you are the victim of domestic violence, will you remain quiet? Many Hong Kong families with domestic issues often cover up their problems, needlessly suffering in silence. The Social Welfare Department is expanding its services to ensure help and harmony comes to Hong Kong's families in need, and urges victims to report domestic violence and seek help.

The registration of contractors under the new minor works control system will start December 30. Buildings Department Chief Officer (Technical Support) Leung Siu-man tells news.gov.hk the system will simplify statutory procedures to provide a legal, simple, safe and convenient means for building owners to carry out small-scale works.