Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Kevin Yeung will depart for Hanoi this afternoon, where he will call on Vietnam's Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism and meet senior officials.

Mr Yeung will also visit cultural facilities and sports venues in Hanoi, as well as meet creative industry practitioners and explore collaboration opportunities.

The culture chief will return to Hong Kong on Friday. During his absence, Under Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Raistlin Lau will be Acting Secretary.