The Environment & Ecology Bureau and the Tourism Commission today invited expressions of interest (EOI) for the development of an onshore power supply (OPS ) facility at the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal (KTCT). The bureau noted that developing OPS facilities will support green shipping, though this specific exercise is strictly for gathering feedback and does not form part of any procurement or tender process.

Interested parties are welcome to submit proposals covering delivery models, facility design, operational plans and cost effectiveness analysis. Space was reserved for these power facilities during the terminal’s initial construction to accommodate future environmental infrastructure.

The initiative follows a government-commissioned consultancy study that reviewed international port trends and analysed the logistics of onboard power connections for cruise ships. While the study confirmed that installing an OPS facility at the KTCT is technically feasible, it emphasised that the long-term economic costs and benefits require further evaluation.

The current EOI exercise will allow the Government to gauge private sector interest in investing in and operating the infrastructure while assessing its overall commercial viability. Submissions must be received by noon on December 14. Click here for details.

The Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department will capture unattended dogs at high-risk locations where dog attacks on passers-by and stray dog congregations have occurred over the next four months. 

To address risks in high-density urban environments, the department noted today that unowned and uncontrolled canines may compromise public safety, as allowing them to roam unattended may cause harm to residents or other animals. Furthermore, dogs not vaccinated against rabies also threaten both public and animal health.

The department will adopt a risk-based strategy to launch for its special operations, prioritising high-risk locations.

It will also collaborate with the Police on special joint enforcement when necessary, requiring dog keepers to fulfil their responsibilities properly to safeguard community safety.

Following capture, the department will check for microchips and valid dog licences, contacting keepers via registration records and lost-and-found files. If there is sufficient evidence, the keepers will be prosecuted.

If the keepers cannot be traced, staff and veterinary officers at the department’s Animal Management Centres will assess the dogs. Those confirmed to be in good health and of a gentle temperament will be transferred to partner animal welfare organisations for sterilisation and public adoption.

To avoid posing public safety risks, the department emphasised that dogs without keepers will not be released back into the community.

The Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department (AFCD) today announced the rollout of crowd and site management measures at key ecotourism hotspots for the Mainland's National Day Golden Week.

High Island Reservoir East Dam

In addition to deploying extra staff to strengthen management of the East Dam area of High Island Reservoir, the AFCD will use drone patrols equipped with broadcasting systems regularly above the Po Pin Chau viewing platform and remind visitors not to cross the railings.

Visitor flow updates will be published via the ''Enjoy Hiking" Information on Visitor Flow at East Dam of High Island Reservoir webpage to help visitors better plan accordingly.

The department will also continue trialing the online real-name reservation arrangement for the High Island Geo Trail-Po Pin Chau Section alongside localised crowd management measures at the Po Pin Chau Section and the viewing platform.

Reservations for October 1 to 5 are fully booked, while limited quotas remain available for certain time slots on other days.

Campsites at Ham Tin Wan, Sai Wan and Long Ke Wan in Sai Kung

Additional AFCD personnel will be deployed around the clock to patrol, enforce regulations and utilise CCTV monitor systems.Staff will promote safe hiking, environmental protection while stepping up management and cleanup efforts.

To assist campers, the department will provide food-residue strainers outside the Ham Tin public toilet and pilot a smaller grill lending service at Ham Tin Wan and Sai Wan campsites.

Meanwhile, the Food & Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) has installed an eco-smart toilet near the Ham Tin public toilet to provide additional cubicles and washing facilities, and will station attendants on-site throughout the holidays.

Sharp Island and Shui Hau on Lantau Island

The AFCD will increase staff deployment and use drones to monitor beaches and coastal areas, alongside joint patrols with the FEHD, the Marine Department and the Hong Kong Police Force to maintain order.

Frontline staff will immediately intervene if visitors attempt to harm the ecology, such as damaging, disturbing, feeding or collecting marine organisms, or entering the water at coral locations.

Collaborating with the WWF-Hong Kong, the AFCD will set up a public education booth at the Sharp Island pier and the beach to promote marine conservation messages and guidelines for appreciating nature.

Snorkelling guides and kayaking guides will also patrol the nearshore waters to remind snorkelers to follow coral-friendly routes for entering and exiting the water to avoid accidentally trampling on corals.

The AFCD will monitor visitor flow at Shui Hau on Lantau Island, patrol the Shui Hau sandflat and work with the Ocean Park Conservation Foundation Hong Kong to organise public education activities, including setting up an educational booth, distributing conservation leaflets, and engaging visitors with information on how to protect horseshoe crabs and the surrounding coastal environment.

The Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department (AFCD) captured a total of eight unattended dogs during a five-day operation following a suspected fatal dog attack on Pok Wai South Road in Yuen Long on September 19. The operation was conducted in collaboration with Police.

The captured dogs have been transferred to the AFCD's Animal Management Centre for detention and observation. Among the animals, three were found to be implanted with microchips, though their licences had expired.

Following an initial investigation, the AFCD has instituted a prosecution against the registered keeper of one dog for failing to hold a valid licence and failing to keep the animal under proper control in a public place. The AFCD highlighted that it is making every effort to investigate the remaining cases and is co-operating with Police to help establish the facts of the incident.

Separately, a frontline AFCD staff member sustained a dog bite to the hand while performing duties on September 23. His condition remains stable after treatment, and he is currently under observation in hospital.

Regarding the handling of unattended dogs, the AFCD noted it will continue to arrange targeted capture and enforcement operations at locations with serious stray problems using a risk-based approach.

The AFCD also solemnly clarified that rumours alleging it engages in "convenience culling" or euthanises animals fours days after intake are untrue. It pointed out that the statutory four-day period is simply the timeframe required by law for the AFCD to make enquiries and locate keepers.

Following any capture, staff check whether the dogs are microchipped and licensed to contact keepers and cross-reference lost-and-found records. If a keeper cannot be traced, staff and veterinary officers at the Animal Management Centres will continue to patiently observe the animals.

To prevent public safety risks, the AFCD emphasised that it will not release dogs back into the community, stressing that sterilisation alone cannot eliminate the risks associated with unowned and uncontrolled dogs in a high-density urban environment.

Instead, the AFCD manages stray animals using a multi-pronged approach in line with international standards set by the World Organisation for Animal Health. This strategy includes collaborating with animal welfare organisations to promote sterilisation and adoption, alongside continuous public education on responsible pet ownership.

The Government today announced its decision not to appeal against the Court of Appeal’s recent judgment in relation to a judicial review of an environmental impact assessment (EIA) report on the development of public housing on a former area of Fanling Golf Course.

It said its decision was made after holistic consideration of legal advice and other assessments.

The Court of Appeal’s judgment upheld that of the Court of First Instance, which quashed the decision of the Director of Environmental Protection to approve the project’s EIA report.

The Government said the judgment provided legal clarity on issues including applicable criteria under the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance, statutory public consultation procedures for additional information relating to an EIA report, and procedural fairness.

It added that the Court of Appeal’s judgment clarified a number of important legal principles under Hong Kong’s EIA regime, including that not all additional information outside of an EIA report is required to be included in the statutory public consultation process: rather, this depends on the circumstances of each case. 

In respect of the judicial review, the court considered that the original EIA report contained deficiencies which could have been rectified by providing additional information.

It said that, based on the principle of fairness, it was necessary to conduct a further but limited public consultation in relation to the additional information.

The Environmental Protection Department will study the legal guidance set out in the judgment carefully and will strictly adhere to the relevant ordinance and the legal principles established by the court in carrying out EIA approval work in the future. In doing so, it aims to uphold the reasonableness, legality, transparency and credibility of Hong Kong's EIA regime.

As the judgment overturned the approval granted by the Director of Environmental Protection to the EIA report, the Government said it will review the way forward for the proposed public housing at the site, including impacts on the scale and timing of the development resulting from the report’s non-approval.

The Government said it will announce a way forward at an appropriate time.

(To watch the full press conference with sign language interpretation, click here.)

Secretary for Environment & Ecology Tse Chin-wan said today that the Government places a strong emphasis on the management of stray dogs, noting that the Chief Executive’s Policy Address announced a review of the Dangerous Dogs Regulation.

Following an incident where a woman was suspected to have died after being attacked by stray dogs, Mr Tse pointed out that the number of stray dogs captured by the Government has been significantly reduced in recent years, reflecting the general effectiveness of the current programme.

“Nonetheless, because of the current incident, tragedy, I have asked the Department to review whether there is any possibility of further strengthening the management of stray dogs in Hong Kong,” he added.

Chief Executive John Lee today outlined comprehensive policy blueprints to resolve the housing issue, provide targeted livelihood support and realise a green transformation in Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan.

The Government will eradicate substandard subdivided units in an orderly manner by pressing ahead with the Basic Housing Unit regime, aiming to resolve the issue of substandard units in residential buildings by 2030.

Public housing supply will substantially increase, reaching around 196,000 units from 2026-27 to 2030-31 when accounting for Light Public Housing, reducing the Composite Waiting Time for Subsidised Rental Housing to less than four years in 2030-31.

The housing ladder will be further enhanced by increasing subsidised sale flat supply and refining sale and resale arrangements to support young people, public rental housing residents, and different income groups in achieving home ownership. Concurrently, the Urban Renewal Authority will commit at least around $40 billion over the next five years for urban renewal initiatives.

Addressing livelihood protection, the First Five-Year Plan states that the administration will promote data-driven proactive support to shift from a “reactive response” towards “proactive identification and targeted support”, exploring a “welfare information sharing e-platform” and institutionalising tripartite collaboration among the Government, the business sector and the community.

Support measures will focus on strengthening the child protection system, enhancing elderly care service capacity, encouraging social integration of the elderly, and expanding cross-boundary elderly care support measures.

The Government will also offer targeted support for individuals with disabilities and their caregivers, while harnessing innovation and technology to enhance employment services and safeguard labour rights.

On green transformation and the strengthening of ecological protection, the Government will optimise the energy mix by increasing zero-carbon energy use to ensure energy security and stable electricity tariffs, while promoting green transport to achieve zero vehicular emissions before 2050.

The First Five-Year Plan adds that Hong Kong will move away from reliance on landfill disposal of municipal solid waste by 2035 by enhancing recycling and waste-to-energy networks.

Efforts to realise green transformation also include developing green technologies, establishing a green and low-carbon hydrogen certification system that connects with Mainland and global standards, while expanding ecological conservation co-operation with Mainland provinces and municipalities to protect wild fauna, flora and endangered species.

View Part 5 of Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan for more details.

The Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department (AFCD) concluded a special inspection and enforcement operation today on the proper control of dogs, detecting three suspected cases where large dogs were not securely held on a leash in public places.

AFCD officers will follow up on these cases and institute prosecutions accordingly.

Conducted on August 30 and September 5 and 6, the operation aimed to encourage pet keepers to properly control their dogs in public places, reducing attacks from improper control.

Officers also promoted responsible pet ownership and explained relevant statutory requirements to the public.

The AFCD will continue to step up routine inspections and enforcement, urging pet owners to keep their dogs under proper control at all times. 

The Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department (AFCD) today said the claim that its enforcement officers “identify a dog as a fighting dog at a glance” is entirely unfounded.

It clarified that the criteria adopted for identifying such dogs aligns with common international practice for identifying fighting dog types, adding that this meets scientific and professional standards and takes into full consideration the actual safety risks posed by the dog.

The department issued an explanatory note in light of recent suspected cases of fighting dogs being kept illegally. These case have aroused public concern and given rise to some misconceptions in the community.

Under the Dogs & Cats Ordinance and related regulations, importation, breeding, and unlicensed keeping of fighting dogs are prohibited.

A police officer or authorised AFCD officer who has reasonable grounds to suspect unlawful possession of a dog – for instance, an unlicensed fighting dog – has the authority to seize and detain the dog until it can be identified and for follow-up action to be taken. 

Generally speaking, officers will take a dog away for inspection and observation with the owner’s consent. Where the dog concerned does not pose an immediate danger and the owner is able to implement appropriate precautionary measures, the AFCD may allow the owner to bring the dog to an Animal Management Centre.

The AFCD urged members of the public to understand and co-operate with its enforcement actions to jointly maintain community safety.

As to the criteria for identifying fighting dogs, the AFCD said that before classifying a dog as a fighting dog, its veterinary officers will carefully observe a dog’s physical characteristics and proportions, its body structure, and other related features to assess whether it truly possesses the high-risk traits characteristic of fighting dog types.

Regarding suggestions that genetic testing should be used to identify such dogs, the AFCD said this is not the optimal method, as dogs carrying genes from fighting dog types do not necessarily develop all the physical characteristics and features of fighting dogs.

The current internationally common practice involves an identification standard that assesses dogs' physicality and characteristics.

The AFCD said it will continue to monitor technological developments and study the latest genetic testing methods, with a view to considering the possibility of using these as auxiliary identification tools in the future.

Dog owners may consult a registered veterinarian or contact the AFCD for assistance if they are uncertain as to whether their pets fall into the fighting dog category.

As long as strict regulatory conditions are met, current legislation allows owners to continue keeping neutered fighting dogs, the AFCD added.

The Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department (AFCD) will launch special inspection and enforcement operations across Hong Kong on August 30, September 5 and September 6 to ensure dog keepers properly control their pets in public places.

The operations aim to raise awareness of public safety and reduce the risk of dog attacks.

During the three-day exercise, AFCD officers will step up patrols at popular public places where dogs congregate. The department warned that immediate enforcement action will be taken against anyone failing to comply with legal requirements, and no prior warnings will be issued.

Officers will also distribute educational materials to promote responsible pet ownership and explain statutory requirements to the public.

Under the Rabies Ordinance, all dogs must be kept on a leash or otherwise under control in public places. Additionally, the Dangerous Dogs Regulation stipulates that large dogs weighing 20kg or more must be securely held on a leash no longer than 2m by a person when in public areas.

The Labour Department (LD) announced that the Heat Stress at Work Warning (HSWW) system will be further enhanced to better safeguard the occupational health of employees working in hot weather or in high-temperature environments.

With effect from tomorrow, two new conditions will be introduced to trigger different levels of the system.

First, when the Hong Kong Observatory's “Extremely Hot Weather” Special Alert is in effect, the monitoring threshold for triggering a higher level of warning will be lowered, enabling earlier activation of a higher warning level.

Second, when temperatures across Hong Kong reach 35 degrees Celsius or above, apart from lowering the monitoring threshold for triggering a warning, the system will lower the threshold and automatically raise the warning level by one step – for example, from Amber to Red, or Red to Black – alerting the public to the health risks of working in abnormally high temperatures.

The LD said that the system enhancements will not create additional work for employers or employees. They should continue to pay attention to the HSWW level issued by the department and make corresponding work arrangements.

Employers must conduct heat-stress risk assessments for employees working in hot environments and implement the heat stroke-prevention measures, including rescheduling work shifts, setting up shade covers, providing ventilation and cooling equipment, and reminding employees to stay hydrated and rest periodically. 

The department will continue to review the system's operation and make improvements, such as studying whether to include additional data – such as the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature – as one of the indicators.

The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) has accepted recommendations from the Ombudsman’s Office regarding public niche allocations.

The department noted that public niche allocations have already been standardised and enhanced through this monthly arrangement. It will carefully study the Office's remaining recommendations to further improve service quality.

The FEHD explained that transitioning to a monthly allocation depends largely on whether the necessary conditions are met at the time. Following the 2020 completion of the Tsang Tsui Columbarium in Tuen Mun – which provided 160,000 niches – the department launched a pilot monthly allocation system for public convenience.

With more public columbaria completed in recent years, including the Shek Mun Columbarium in late 2025, the overall supply of public niches has remained ample, generally eliminating the need to wait for allocations.

Building on the success of the Tsang Tsui pilot, the department determined the time was right to extend monthly allocations to all four columbaria offering new extendable niches: Tsang Tsui Columbarium in Tuen Mun, Wo Hop Shek Columbarium Phase VI in Fanling, Cape Collinson-San Ha Columbarium in Eastern District, and Shek Mun Columbarium in Sha Tin.

Announced in March and implemented on August 1, the enhanced arrangement now releases over 1,600 extendable public niches each month. Balloting applicants receive results on the same day via SMS or email. Those not allocated a niche at their preferred location are automatically assigned one at Tsang Tsui.

The department emphasised that public niches are limited and precious resources. The new arrangement satisfies overall demand while balancing public preferences against venue capacities. This approach maintains a stable medium- to long-term supply, ensuring future applicants continue to have  choices.

The FEHD will closely monitor application numbers and make timely adjustments as needed. 

Reiterating its commitment to community needs and high standards, the department added that alongside streamlining procedures and optimising resources, it will continue promoting green burials and elevating funeral service quality.

The Civil Engineering Office of the Civil Engineering & Development Department (CEDD) has launched “Connection”, a new community liaison centre that stands as Hong Kong’s first structure built using a circular design concept.

Located at the Ma Liu Shui promenade, the facility opened its doors to the public on July 28 to showcase sustainable infrastructure and promote the civil engineering profession through interactive exhibits.

Designed to eliminate carbon emission and to keep resources in use for as long as possible, the building serves as a live demonstration of low-carbon architecture. It incorporates innovative materials, including CarbonCure concrete, biochar concrete and engineered bamboo.

Sustainable infrastructure

CEDD Senior Engineer Cathy Cheng explained that the circular building design is mainly reflected in two fundamental cycles.

“The first is the biological loop. It pursues the principle that building materials should be taken from and returned to nature. For example, we used renewable and biodegradable engineered bamboo to replace conventional building materials as the building’s structural framework,” Miss Cheng said.

She said that once the building serves its purpose, the bamboo framework will safely decompose back into nature. 

“The second cycle is the technical loop, which leaves the possibility of giving each primary structural component a second life. This allows the building's life cycle to extend beyond a single location, enabling resources to circulate continuously.”

Miss Cheng added that the department hopes the project will serve as a model for scaling innovative materials and technologies across other local and regional  developments.

Interactive exhibits

Since its official opening, “Connection” has drawn visitors to explore four distinct exhibition zones: the Interactive Corridor, the Immersive Cinema, the Interactive Area and the Souvenir Area.

CEDD Project Co-ordinator Sam Chu highlighted the Interactive Area as the facility’s hallmark experience. Featuring large screens in front and underfoot, the space uses interactive storytelling to make civil engineering concepts accessible.

“‘Connection’ aims to help the public learn more about the Civil Engineering Office in a more engaging, relaxed and simple way. It also seeks to promote the civil engineering profession to the public,” Mr Chu said.

Community liaison

Building on that public engagement focus, Miss Cheng noted that this accessible approach ties directly into the centre’s broader mission: fostering community connection, driving industry innovation and supporting eco-tourism.

“We hope to strengthen our connection with the public and promote engineering development through innovative thinking,” she explained. 

“The Civil Engineering Office has always been committed to improving and maintaining public piers so that the public can access Hong Kong's various natural attractions more safely and comfortably to enjoy eco-tourism.” 

She added that the facility’s location near two public piers serves a principal purpose as a gathering point for local eco-tourism. This aligns with the department’s ongoing efforts to upgrade public pier infrastructure, ensuring safer, more comfortable access to Hong Kong’s natural attractions.

Visitor information

“Connection” is open six days a week, closing only on Mondays for regular maintenance. The centre offers extended operating hours on Fridays, weekends and public holidays. Admission is free to all members of the public.

The Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department today confirmed that the dog involved in an attack case yesterday is under assessment at its animal management centre.

The department said it is very concerned about this case, which happened a few days after another case where a dog attacked other canines in Yuen Long.

Speaking to media today, Director of Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Mickey Lai said: “The dog is now being detained in our animal management centre, and we will take good care of the dog because it may be part of the investigation.

“We will spend more efforts and time to assess the breed of this dog and also the behaviour of this dog. I cannot give further information because the whole case is still under investigation.”

The Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department (AFCD) will implement a trial reservation system at the High Island Geo Trail-Po Pin Chau Section in Sai Kung on weekends, the Mid-Autumn Festival and the National Day Golden Week, from September 5 to October 7.

The department explained today that the measure aims to better manage visitor numbers and flow at the Po Pin Chau trail located in the High Island Reservoir East Dam.

The trial system applies only to the Po Pin Chau Section, and no reservation is required for entry to other areas of the East Dam. Reservations during the trial period will be free of charge.

Visitors wishing to enter the Po Pin Chau Section between 9am and 5pm on weekends, the Mid-Autumn Festival and the National Day Golden Week within the period from September 5 to October 7, must make a reservation.

The reservation system will open at 11am on August 24 for bookings for September 5 and 6.

Each two-hour period constitutes a session, with a capacity of 500 people per session and a total daily capacity of 2,000 people.

Reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Apart from September 5 and 6, the other dates requiring reservations are September 12, 13, 19, 20, 25 to 27, and October 1 to 7.

Visitors do not need a reservation if they go to the Po Pin Chau Section on a day other than the above dates, or if they visit the site outside of 9am-5pm.

Reservations will require real-name registration. Visitors must register in advance through Klook’s website, mobile application, or Klook WeChat mini-programme.

Each person may reserve up to five places per registration for themselves and their companions. Registrants may cancel their reservation up to 48 hours prior to the start of the reserved slot.

Visitors with valid reservations must arrive at the entrance of the Po Pin Chau Section on the reserved date and time slot. They may enter the section after their e-voucher and personal identification document are verified by on-site staff.

If there are remaining quotas for a particular time slot, walk-in visitors may complete their e-booking on-site. The AFCD will set up a counter to handle entry and visitor enquiries.

Call 2150 6693 or send an email for further details about the booking system.

The Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department (AFCD) today charged a 52-year-old man under the Dangerous Dogs Regulation for failing to properly control a large dog. The department is also considering additional charges under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ordinance.

Between July and August, the man allegedly failed to keep his dog securely leashed in public on at least two occasions. During these incidents, the dog attacked three other canines, injuring one on July 10 and killing two others on August 17.

The case will be presented at Tuen Mun Magistrates' Courts tomorrow.

The dog is currently being held for observation at an AFCD animal management centre after the owner signed a consent form surrendering custody. The department will conduct a temperament assessment to decide the appropriate next steps for the animal.

Reaffirming its commitment to public safety and animal welfare, the AFCD is working closely with the Department of Justice on the investigation and prosecution. The department will also continue partnering with local animal welfare organisations to promote responsible dog ownership and offer training courses focused on canine behavior.

Additionally, the AFCD is reviewing current penalties to determine if stronger legal deterrents are needed to prevent irresponsible dog keeping.

The Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department (AFCD) today arrested the keeper of the dog involved in the case where a dog attacked other dogs in Yuen Long on Monday.

The AFCD also collected the keeper’s statement about this case. The dog concerned is currently put under observation at the AFCD’s animal management centre.

The department revealed that the canine was previously detained by the department on July 10 this year in connection with another dog attack case. It was subsequently reclaimed by its keeper.

At that time, the AFCD warned the keeper that the dog must be securely held on a leash not exceeding two metres in length in public places, and must be kept under proper control.

The department is currently investigating the two afore-mentioned cases, and will instigate prosecution if there is sufficient evidence.

It once again reminds all dog keepers to keep their dogs under proper control at all times. In particular, they should securely hold large dogs on a leash to prevent them from causing nuisance or injury to other people or animals.

Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki today attended a promotional matchmaking event aimed at helping Mainland premium agricultural products leverage Hong Kong’s international trade platform to expand into overseas markets.

The "Chinese Mainland Premium Agricultural Products 'Going Global' Exchange and Matchmaking Event" was jointly organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government’s Environment & Ecology Bureau (EEB), the Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Affairs Agricultural Trade Promotion Center, and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.

Other officiating guests included Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong SAR Zhang Yong, Director-General of the Agricultural Trade Promotion Center under the Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Affairs Peng Tingjun, and Secretary for Environment & Ecology Tse Chin-wan. Around 250 representatives from Mainland provincial and regional governments, enterprises and Hong Kong industry professionals also took part.

Addressing the event, Mr Chan stated that expanding premium agricultural and food products into overseas markets requires an efficient international trade platform, professional marketing services, and seamless alignment with international standards, all of which are Hong Kong's unique strengths.

He added that Hong Kong serves as a "super connector" and a "super value-adder" for enterprises. By utilising the city as a springboard to "go global", Mainland companies can achieve a multiplier effect without having to build their overseas presence from scratch.

Also speaking at the event, Mr Tse noted that the Mainland has long been Hong Kong's primary source of fresh food, creating a deep foundation for bilateral co-operation. He expressed hope that the event would help Mainland enterprises connect with overseas buyers, facilitating a transition from "supplying to Hong Kong" to "going global via Hong Kong”.

Mr Tse highlighted that the event, now in its fourth year, set new records for both scale and outcomes. It also marked the first time EEB participated as a co-organiser.

During the event, the EEB also signed Memoranda of Understanding on agricultural and food products co-operation with representatives from Hunan Province, Xizang Autonomous Region and Shandong Province to further deepen economic ties.

The Hong Kong Wetland Park will offer free admission and guided tours for the public on August 15 as a way to support National Ecology Day (NED).

To promote societal awareness of ecological civilisation and environmental protection, as well as to implement the important concept that “lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets”, the country has designated August 15 of every year as NED.

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and non-governmental organisations will launch various special activities and offers from August to September for the public to support and participate in NED.

Apart from free admission to the Hong Kong Wetland Park, the members of public who recycle through the Environmental Protection Department's GREEN@COMMUNITY community recycling network, including smart recycling bins, will earn double GREEN$ points on the same day.

Moreover, the Countryside Conservation Office (CCO) under the Environment & Ecology Bureau will hold an NED thematic exhibition at The Corner, an indoor space on the ground floor of the East Kowloon Cultural Centre, from September 1 to 6, featuring a variety of interactive experiences to enhance public knowledge of nature conservation and environmental protection in Hong Kong.

The CCO will also organise a sharing session and performance on September 5, featuring Cellphone Soundscape & Movement, composed by internationally renowned musician Tan Dun. Accompanied by a live harmonica and violin performance, the work will showcase the cultural heritage and natural landscapes of the remote villages around Yan Chau Tong.

Furthermore, the Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department will organise four ecological guided tours at Shing Mun Country Park and the Lions Nature Education Centre, a night-time session at Tai Po Kau Nature Reserve to share tips on firefly watching with the public, free public guided tours at Long Valley Nature Park, and a number of guided tours exploring marine ecology. The department will also hold a roving exhibition entitled “Marine Parks 30th Anniversary” at the Hong Kong Maritime Museum.

More than 30 non-governmental organisations will also provide a range of special activities and offers, including free admission to facilities, free ecological guided tours, night tours, workshops and talks.

The Government announced today the sale of a site at Wai Lok Street in Kwun Tong for electric vehicle (EV) fast charging and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) filling station purposes.

Put up for sale through public tendering, the site is located at New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 6681. The tender invitation will close on October 9.

In addition to serving as a fast charging station for EVs, the site must have LPG dispensers installed to replace the dedicated LPG filling station at Wai Lok Street, which is being reprovisioned to facilitate the development of the Vocational Training Council’s new campus.

Moreover, the site’s retail area is larger than that of a conventional petrol filling station, providing operators with flexibility to meet drivers’ needs.

Land sale documents are available on the Lands Department’s website.