Hong Kong is the only city in the world which has five universities in the top 100 of the World University Rankings 2026, published by Times Higher Education (THE). The Education Bureau said today that universities funded by the University Grants Committee (UGC) all maintained high rankings, with all of the city’s ranked institutions gaining […]
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Continuing their Hong Kong trip, the Delegation of National Model Workers & Craftsmen today met secondary school students and members of the public. The delegates also toured Cyberport and Kai Tak Sports Park to learn about Hong Kong’s latest developments in various fields. In the morning, the delegation, accompanied by Under Secretary for Education
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The Environment & Ecology Bureau said today it is pleased to note the direct import of hairy crabs from the Mainland in the current season. The first two batches of hairy crabs from Jiangsu Province, weighing 300kg, arrived in Hong Kong via direct shipments from the Mainland. In addition to noting that it
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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
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