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The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased from 3.7% in June to August to 3.9% in July to September, the Census & Statistics Department announced today.   The underemployment rate remained at 1.6%.   Total employment was 3,674,500, down 6,100 from June to August, while the labour force also decreased by around 1,500 to 3,830,100.   […]

To assist parents in making informed school choices for their children, the Education Bureau today released a web version of the latest profiles of kindergartens and childcare centres.   The dedicated website provides information on about 970 kindergartens and childcare centres in Hong Kong, including the approved fees for all kindergartens for the 2025-26 school

This year’s Mid-Autumn Festival will fall on October 6, while the full moon will occur the next day, the Hong Kong Observatory announced today.   Weather permitting, a bright and round moon can be observable at night during the Mid-Autumn Festival period, the observatory highlighted.   On Mid-Autumn Festival eve this Sunday, moonrise will be

Hydrogen energy is regarded as a low-carbon energy with development potential, as the world is striving to phase out fossil fuels and accelerate energy transition to tackle the challenge of climate change.   The Government unveiled a comprehensive strategy last year to support the development of hydrogen energy. One of the Government’s initiatives in promoting

The Workshop on Hydrogen for Land Transport of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Energy Working Group was held in Hong Kong today, where over 40 experts and delegates from 10 APEC member economies gathered to explore strategies on the application of green and low-carbon hydrogen in land transport.   In a video welcoming speech, Secretary

The Chief Executive-in-Council has approved the financial arrangements for the Smart & Green Mass Transit System (SGMTS) in Kai Tak, with a number of innovative measures to be implemented to expedite project delivery, enhance cost effectiveness, and leverage the expertise and financial capability of the private sector.   The Government said that with a strong determination

The new energy efficiency grading standards for refrigerating appliances, washing machines and storage type electric water heaters under the Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme will take full effect on September 30, the Electrical & Mechanical Services Department announced today.   From September 30, those electrical appliances must bear energy labels in compliance with the new

Local farmers, fish farmers and fishermen who suffered serious losses caused by the recent super typhoon can register for assistance from an emergency relief fund, the Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department announced today.   Registration opens tomorrow. The application deadline for affected farmers and fish farmers is October 8, while the deadline for affected fishermen

With Super Typhoon Ragasa edging closer to the coast of Guangdong, Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki today chaired a meeting of the steering committee for the handling of extreme weather.   The meeting was convened to holistically review, and further steer and co-ordinate cross-departmental thorough and adequate preparations and response efforts, to address the possible threats

The Delegation of National Model Workers & Craftsmen concluded its four-day visit to Hong Kong this morning. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government hosted a farewell ceremony at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port before their departure.   At the farewell ceremony, Under Secretary for Labour & Welfare Ho Kai-ming expressed his sincere