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公务员事务局局长到访惩教署（附图）
7.2.2024

公务员事务局局长杨何蓓茵今日（二月七日）到访惩教署，与首长级人员和前线惩教人员会面，了解部门的最新发展和人员的工作情况，并参观荔枝角收押所。 杨何蓓茵和公务员事务局常任秘书长梁卓文先与惩教署署长黄国兴及部门首长级人员会面，听取他们简介院所的羁管环境和设施，以及如何在院所设施改善工程中引入智慧元素及先进的管理模式。 他们随后参观各种用作羁押、保安和更生用途的设施，包括操场、日间活动室、特别组、院所医院、浴室和收押室等等，了解前线同事在收押所运作上所遇到的挑战和困难。 其间，杨何蓓茵亦听取前线同事讲解「智能机械人监察系统」，了解系统如何协助惩教人员执行夜间巡逻及加强对在囚人士的监察。此外，他们在收押所的医院内了解用作监察病人呼吸和心跳的「智慧健康监察系统」及「非接触式生命体征检测系统」的应用情况。 杨何蓓茵表示：「在惩教设施善用资讯科技推行现代化的管理模式，积极引进『智慧监狱』元素是大趋势，既可进一步提升收押所的运作效率，亦可改善惩教人员的工作环境。」 在行程结束前，杨何蓓茵与署方各职系的员工代表会面，就他们关注的事宜交换意见。她感谢同事紧守岗位，全天候竭力维持惩教设施的保安和秩序。
立法会九题：向公务员提供的境外培训
31.1.2024

以下是今日（二月一日）在立法会会议上刘智鹏议员的提问和公务员事务局局长杨何蓓茵的书面答覆： 问题： 关于向公务员提供的境外培训，政府可否告知本会： （一）鉴于政府于去年六月十四日回覆本会议员质询时表示，正有序复办各类境外培训课程，有关工作的最新进展为何； （二）未来五年，每年政府向公务员提供海外及内地培训所涉的开支预算分别为何，以及有否就两者预设比例； （三）政府根据什么准则挑选向公务员提供培训的海外及内地培训机构；及 （四）由二○二三年四月至今，政府（a）已举办、（b）将会举办及（c）尚待确认的海外及内地培训课程的数目分别为何，以及每个课程的以下资料：（i）培训机构数目及名称、（ii）课程种类（即学位及证书课程）、（iii）培训对象（即政务主任、行政主任及其他职系）及（iv）名额？ 答覆： 主席： 公务员事务局积极透过不同类型的培训活动，加深公务员对香港特别行政区（特区）宪制秩序、国家安全和国家发展的认识，以巩固他们的国家观念和爱国精神，并提升公务员的大局观和国际视野，以支持香港发挥其优势，担当联系国家与世界的角色。 就问题的各部分，我们综合回覆如下： 随着跨境往来复常，公务员事务局正有序恢复各类内地和海外培训课程。 就内地培训而言，公务员事务局辖下公务员学院已由二○二三年六月起，恢复安排由各局／部门提名的中高级公务员到九所内地院校（包括国家行政学院、清华大学、北京大学、外交学院、浙江大学、南京大学、武汉大学、暨南大学及中山大学）参加为期五至12天的国家事务研习课程。直至二○二三年年底，共举办了21班上述课程，约有800名公务员参加。 此外，公务员事务局在二○二三年亦为特区政府常任秘书长及部门首长、政务主任和行政主任举办内地培训，包括（i）二○二三年六月安排超过20位特区政府常任秘书长及部门首长赴北京和浙江省研修及考察，是次研修团是继二○一八年后再次安排，亦是历年来参加人数最多的一次；（ii）八月在国家行政学院复办政务主任专设课程，以加深他们对国家重要政策和发展形势的认识，并加强学员与内地官员的联系，约有30名政务主任参与；（iii）推出与中山大学合办的「二级行政主任内地研修考察课程」和与武汉大学合办的「行政主任内地考察课程」。所有于二○二○年六月或以后入职的二级行政主任均需参加为期三天的「二级行政主任内地研修考察课程」，以进一步完善行政主任职系的基础培训。由二○二三年九月首办迄今，已举办了七班「二级行政主任内地研修考察课程」，合共约240名二级行政主任参与。至于「行政主任内地考察课程」，各级行政主任职系人员均可报读，课程为期五天。第一班于去年十月举行，有约40名不同职级的行政主任参与。 在二○二四年，公务员事务局将继续举办上述课程，我们预期约有1 500名公务员接受有关培训。 在高级公务员的公共行政研修方面，公务员学院亦已安排第二批20名具晋升潜质的高级公务员参加二○二三年在北京大学举办的两年制公共管理硕士课程，为公务员提供机会深入认识国家体制、中央与特区关系及国家发展，以及开拓在公共行政方面的视野。学员首年需要全时间在北京大学上课，亦会到内地不同地区进行社会调研，亲身体会国家发展，第二年回港工作之余须完成论文方可毕业。学院会继续每年选派15至20名具潜质的高级公务员参加这课程，亦会继续资助高级公务员参加清华大学「高级公共管理硕士香港政务人才项目」。 就海外培训而言，公务员事务局亦会安排有潜质的中高级公务员到海外院校进修。疫情后，我们亦已有序恢复相关培训，包括重新安排通过试用期后的政务主任往海外进修，首轮海外进修课程已在今年一月中旬展开，约10名政务主任获派至巴黎政治学院接受约八星期培训。公务员事务局会持续安排更多公务员到海外进修。 在二○二四至二○二五年度，公务员事务局用于内地及海外培训的预算开支（主要包括课程学费、为学员安排往返境外的交通及住宿、进修津贴等开支）分别为约4,000万元及1,600万元。每年的培训预算开支会因应部门的培训需要及政府的财政状况等因素决定。 除公务员事务局外，个别部门或职系亦会因应其发展需要，自行安排员工到内地及海外接受培训，以加深他们对国家发展、领导才能、以及其专业范畴等方面的认识，有关培训开支由部门负责。公务员事务局及部门／职系管理人员会持续评估同事的培训需要，并因应培训机构的教学质素、师资、相关经验、课程内容和形式、收费等因素，选择合适的培训机构及课程。
​公务员事务局局长与华侨大学代表团会面（附图）
26.1.2024

公务员事务局局长杨何蓓茵今日（一月二十六日）上午与由华侨大学党委书记徐西鹏教授率领的代表团于政府总部会面，就加强向在该大学就读的香港学生宣传特区政府公务员招聘的相关资讯作交流。 杨何蓓茵表示，因应越来越多香港学生选择到内地升学，各部门已加强在内地向香港学生进行宣传推广和招聘工作，以及举办招聘讲座，介绍特区政府不同职系的工作。 一般职系处长陈信禧亦在会上介绍于去年十月正式&#x542f;用的公务员事务局一般职系处招聘中心，全年招聘文书主任、文书助理及私人秘书三个职系的进展。 杨何蓓茵于去年九月到内地多所大学，包括华侨大学厦门校区，与大学人员会面交流，并为香港学生举办招聘讲座，讲解特区政府为青年提供的不同就业机会。
公务员事务局局长到访民政事务总署（附图）
26.1.2024

公务员事务局局长杨何蓓茵今日（一月二十六日）到民政事务总署（民政总署），亲身了解该署的工作和挑战，并与署方各职系人员代表会面。 杨何蓓茵表示：「完善地区治理后的新一届区议会已于本月初就任，地区工作的有效推展，其中一个关键要素是公务员同事能与区议会保持良性互动。我希望大家透过坦诚沟通，集思广益，以实际行动解决地区问题，促进地区发展。民政总署是政府与市民之间的桥梁，收集民意让政府可以更紧贴地区脉搏，做到『上情下达、下情上达』，令政府能推出更切合市民需要的政策和服务。」 杨何蓓茵和公务员事务局常任秘书长梁卓文，与民政总署署长张赵凯渝及部门首长级人员会面，听取部门推动地区治理工作的最新情况。 她亦与部门各职系的员工代表会面并交换意见。杨何蓓茵赞赏同事竭力为市民服务，感谢他们在上月区议会选举紧守岗位，并勉励他们继续积极推展地区工作，回应市民诉求。 她分别探访负责支援和监察「地区服务及关爱队伍」（「关爱队」）、支援大厦管理和推广社会企业的组别。她聆听前线同事简介如何与各区共452支「关爱队」协调，加强支援地区工作和地区网络。杨何蓓茵欣悉各区民政事务处将与区议会携手，在农历新年前与当区「关爱队」合作，在区内推出一系列关爱行动，为区内长者和有需要人士送上关怀和支援。 杨何蓓茵又到访湾仔区议会秘书处、社区事务组、地区管理及行政组的办公室，了解他们协办社区活动和与区议会联络的工作情况。她最后参观湾仔民政谘询中心，了解中心为市民提供的一般查询和免费宣誓服务。
公务员事务局与多个政府部门于「教育及职业博览2024」介绍公务员工作资讯（附图）
25.1.2024

公务员事务局与多个政策局和部门今日（一月二十五日）起一连四日在香港会议展览中心举行的「教育及职业博览2024」设立摊位，介绍公务员不同职系的工作和相关资讯，增加市民对政府部门工作的认识，鼓励有志服务社会的人士加入公务员团队。 公务员事务局局长杨何蓓茵在开幕礼致辞时表示，政府作为全港最大的雇主，提供广泛及多元化的就业机会，适合已准备好全力以赴和与时并进的人士。近年，政府推出一系列措施，吸引有志服务社会人士投身公务员行列，包括更多部门和职系展开全年招聘、扩大公务员招聘至大学三年级学生、在本地大学举办招聘展览及讲座等。这些措施务求吸纳不同背景的人士，包括在内地或海外就读的香港学生，以及在职人士加入公务员团队。 她又表示坊间可能认为公务员的工作刻板和一成不变，但她肯定地指出公务员的工作极具意义及充满挑战性。参观人士可从场内的政府部门摊位亲身感受到公务员对工作的热诚，对竭诚服务社会的承担，以及如何克服工作上的挑战、拼经济惠民生的真实例子。 杨何蓓茵随后参观展区内的摊位，并与参观人士交谈，了解他们的求职意向。她很高兴多个政策局和部门积极响应公务员事务局今年首次在展区举行的「认识公务员职系讲座」，派出现职同事介绍不同职系的工作资讯、求职技巧和事业发展前景，并分享日常工作遇到的故事。 职系讲座合共19场（详情请见附件），除了介绍一般职系，亦有专业职系的分享，欢迎有兴趣了解相关职系，就读有关专业的学生或毕业生参加，以深入了解入职要求和工作职责。杨何蓓茵又鼓励矢志服务市民、建设香港和贡献国家的人士加入公务员行列，为公务员队伍注入新血。 公务员事务局展区（展览厅1D，编号为1D-A02）会向入场人士派发盖印卡，他们参与场内的《基本法及香港国安法》模拟试题问答游戏或任何一场「认识公务员职系讲座」，即可获盖印，以换取精美纪念品。持卡者在「教育及职业博览2024」的其他16个政府部门摊位完成任务后亦可获盖印，累积指定数量盖印后可在公务员事务局摊位换取精美限量纪念品，送完即止。 律政司、政府飞行服务队和民航处将分别于明日（一月二十六日）和星期日（一月二十八日）在展览厅1D的职业广场举行三场专题讲座，介绍部门职系的就业资讯，有意认识或投考有关职系的人士请见附件了解讲座详情。 「教育及职业博览2024」于香港会议展览中心展览厅1D&E举行，开放时间为一月二十五日至二十七日上午十时至下午七时，一月二十八日则为上午十时至下午六时，免费入场。有关公务员招聘事宜，请参阅公务员事务局网页： www.csb.gov.hk/tc_chi/recruit/7.html 。
​公务员学院与北京大学合办研习课程举行「『一国两制』的坚守与发展」讲座（附图）
23.1.2024

公务员学院与北京大学港澳研究院合办的「一国两制」及当代中国深入研习课程今日（一月二十三日）在公务员学院举行以「『一国两制』的坚守与发展」为题的讲座，由北京大学法学院教授饶戈平主讲。 公务员事务局局长杨何蓓茵在讲座致辞时表示，「一国两制」具有强大的生命力，在香港的实践取得举世公认的成功。香港特别行政区（特区）公务员作为政府的骨干，必须正确理解并全面贯彻落实「一国两制」，维护以国家《宪法》和《基本法》共同构建的特区宪制基础和秩序，坚守「爱国者治港」原则，坚定维护国家安全。此外，公务员有责任，也应自觉主动地向外推广「一国两制」的成就，向世界说明香港自由开放、中外融合和繁荣安定的真实故事。 约70名首长级薪级表第一及第二点的公务员参与研习课程，另有约110名政治委任官员和首长级人员报读旁听，透过网上上课。 「一国两制」及当代中国深入研习课程为进一步加强高层官员及首长级公务员培训而设，共12讲，每月一讲。课程涵盖的主题包括：中国共産党与当代中国、中国特色社会主义思想、「一国两制」的理论与实践，以及当代中国社会、经济、国防、科技等多方面的发展。课程由具分量的内地专家学者主讲，并与学员作深度交流。
公务员义工助小朋友体验骑马乐（附图）
20.1.2024

约20位来自基层家庭的小朋友今日（一月二十日）在公务员义工的陪同下，来到屯门公众骑术学校，体验骑马的乐趣，并亲身了解马匹在马廐的环境。 今日活动的义工来自水务署不同职系，包括工程师、水务督察和技术主任。公务员事务局局长杨何蓓茵及水务署署长邱国鼎亦一同参与，支持活动。 杨何蓓茵表示：「今日参与的小朋友都没有接触马匹的经验，在义工的悉心照顾及工作人员的耐心指导下，可以近距离地接触马匹，他们都十分雀跃。看见小朋友骑在马背上的灿烂笑容和兴奋表情，这已是义工的最佳回报。」 这是首个在公务员事务局推动之下，由公务员义工队、香港赛马会及地区组织筹办的义工活动，并获香港赛马会赞助。公务员事务局将继续与香港赛马会合作，让更多公务员义工队透过与不同地区社福机构的联系和协作，积极推展义工活动，服务社会。 她说：「公务员事务局一直鼓励公务员参与义工服务。义工服务除了体现公务员对社会有需要人士的关怀外，亦有助提高公务员团队精神，加深同事对市民需要的了解，让他们在各自的岗位为市民提供更切合需要和更到位的公共服务。我们会继续支持政策局和部门义工队筹划义工活动，与社区合力提供更多元化的义工服务，可以相互配合发挥更大的协同效应。」 目前，政府不同政策局或部门已组织了70队义工队，不时筹办种类及形式多元化的义工服务。其中，水务署义工队于二○○二年成立，过去一直积极参与社区服务工作。
公务员事务局局长哀悼离世消防员
19.1.2024

公务员事务局局长杨何蓓茵今日（一月十九日）对消防员邱耀文在竹篙湾工作期间因身体不适送院及后离世感到非常难过，并向他的家属致以最深切的慰问。 邱耀文服务消防处超过三十一年。公务员事务局已经与消防处联络，将尽力协助他的家人渡过这悲痛及艰难的时刻。
SCST congratulates Hong Kong karate athlete Grace Lau on achieving top world ranking
3.1.2024

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (January 3) congratulated Hong Kong karate athlete Grace Lau on rising to the world's number one position in female kata. Mr Yeung said, "Grace Lau wrote a glorious page in Hong Kong's karate history by taking top spot in the world ranking. It is very exciting to see Hong Kong's homegrown athletes ranking among the best in the world again. We are proud of Grace's perseverance."
SCST congratulates Bonnie Pang on winning Silver Award in Japan International MANGA Award (with photo)
28.12.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (December 28) congratulated Hong Kong comics and illustration artist Bonnie Pang on receiving the Silver Award at the 17th Japan International MANGA Award with her work, "Chronos Express". Mr Yeung said, "Pang's 'Chronos Express' with its focus on learning for self-development has captured people's hearts. We are thrilled to note that her work stood out from many others and is well recognised by international counterparts. The award once again proves the strong competence of Hong Kong's creative talent." Bonnie Pang was one of the 15 comics artists selected in the 2nd Hong Kong Comics Support Programme which was sponsored by Create Hong Kong. Besides winning the gold award and best comic story award in the programme, her work was also recommended by the Hong Kong Comics and Animation Federation to participate in the Japan International MANGA Award. The programme aims at supporting and nurturing Hong Kong comics artists and comics start-ups. Ms Pang said, "'Chronos Express' is a self-development journey on accepting losses. I hope that every reader will gain something after reading it. I thank the judges for the recognition and the support of Hong Kong Comics Support Programme, making it possible for local comics artists to showcase their talent and enabling more Hong Kong works to appear on the international stage." The Japan International MANGA Award, founded in 2007, is one of the most honorable awards in the international comics sector. It commends outstanding comics and facilitates exchanges among countries through comics. A total of 587 works, the highest number of entries ever, from 82 countries and regions all over the world competed for the award this year. Twelve Hong Kong comics artists have been awarded in the previous 16 editions of the Japan International MANGA Award.
Welcome home reception for HKSAR Delegation to 1st National Student (Youth) Games held today (with photos)
16.12.2023

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government hosted a welcome home reception at Ma On Shan Sports Centre, Sha Tin, this afternoon (December 16) to congratulate home athletes of the HKSAR Delegation on their triumphant return to the 1st National Student (Youth) Games (NSYG) and express gratitude to the coaches and support teams for their efforts. The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, officiated at the ceremony and presented certificates of commendation to the athletes with outstanding performances. Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Yeung said the Government sent a delegation of 720 athletes to participate in the 1st NSYG, which is the largest delegation ever for the HKSAR to take part in such a national multisport event in the country. The Hong Kong team achieved an encouraging result and won a total of 48 medals in the finals of seven sports in the School Category and 27 sports in the Open Category, comprising 10 gold medals, 15 silver medals and 23 bronze medals. The 1st NSYG was held in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, between November 5 and 15. The NSYG, merged from the National Student Sports Games and the National Youth Games, aims to facilitate interactions and exchanges among young athletes in sports to raise the level of competition and performance of sports, as well as identify potential athletes. Also attending the reception today were the President of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China, and the Chairman of the Organising Committee of the Delegation, Mr Timothy Fok; the Permanent Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism and Honorary Adviser of the Delegation, Mr Joe Wong; the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services and Deputy Chef de Mission of the Delegation, Mr Vincent Liu; the Commissioner for Sports and member of the Organising Committee of the Delegation, Mr Sam Wong; the Deputy Director of Leisure and Cultural Services (Leisure Services) and member of the Organising Committee of the Delegation, Miss Winnie Chui; the Head of Sports Section of the Department of Publicity, Cultural and Sports Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR, Mr Zhu Jianping; and the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Delegation, Mr Cheng King-leung.
SCST's Commendation Scheme Presentation Ceremony held today (with photos)
14.12.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism (SCST), Mr Kevin Yeung, today (December 14) commended 54 individuals for their remarkable accomplishments and contributions in promoting the development of arts and culture, creative industries, sports and recreation, as well as tourism. Mr Yeung officiated at the first SCST's Commendation Scheme Presentation Ceremony at the Hong Kong Museum of Art in Tsim Sha Tsui. He hopes that the Scheme will inspire those with capabilities and social aspirations to contribute to building a better Hong Kong. Mr Yeung believes that collaboration of cross-sectoral efforts will help bring culture, sports and tourism into citizens' daily lives and that Hong Kong can build a better community with style. The SCST's Commendation Scheme, was envisaged when the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau was established in 2022, and introduced this year. Lists of awardees: Distinguished Individuals with Outstanding Contribution to the Development of Arts and Culture as well as Creative Industries Mr Eddy Au-Yeung Dr Mui Kwong-chiu Dr Sin Chiu-shun, Charleston Ms Chan On-ling, Anne Ms Leung Wing-sze, Lorenex Dr Choo Heng-cheong Ms Cheng Wing-mui, Susanna Ms Au-Yeung Wai-yin Professor Qin Rong Ms Yim Ka-nim, Cora Mr Lo Kin-ching, Joseph Professor Yu Qiwei Ms Chiu Wai-yee Ms Ho Wai-yee Mrs Chan Sock-fun, Florence Ms Fung Wing-ki, Vicky Mr Ng Tsz-kwan Professor Yuen Miu-fun, Nancy Ms Lau Wai-ming Mr Chan Shu-yan, Stephen Mr Siu Kin-wai Mr Ko Siu-hong Dr Lee Chi-hong, Barry Mr Szeto Ka-sing, Louis Dr Lim Chaw-hyon, Eric Distinguished Individuals with Outstanding Contribution to the Development of Sports and Recreation Mr Choi Kai-yun Ms Ma Sin-yi Ms Wong Ka-yuk Ms To Suet-yan Mr Chui Ho-bon, Samuel Mr Cheung Tsun-lok Ms Lau Chiu-yee Mr Lau Chi-lung Mr Ko Shing-hei Ms Lam Yee-lok Ms Lee Hoi-man, Karen Ms Ng Wing-lam Mr Wong Chak-lam, Coleman Ms Wong Hong-yi, Cody Ms Sham Hui-yu, Lydia Mr Chung Yat-long Ms Cheng Nga-ching Ms Fung Ching-hei Mr Lai Cheuk-nam, Matthew Mr To Wai-lok Mr Lam Chi-kin, Claudius Mr Lam Hong-kwai Mr Mak Kwok-wah Ms Yeung Chui-ngor Distinguished Individuals with Outstanding Contribution to the Development of Tourism Mrs Hsu Wong Mei-lun, Gianna Mr Tam Kwong-shun, Tommy Mr Tse Kam-shan, Ricky Ms Yeung Shuk-fun, Fanny Ms Bakky Cheng
Speech by SCST at opening ceremony of Hong Kong Science Museum's special exhibition "Science Fiction: Voyage to the Edge of Imagination" (English only)
14.12.2023

âFollowing is the speech by the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, at the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong Science Museum's special exhibition "Science Fiction: Voyage to the Edge of Imagination" today (December 14): Dr Knights (Deputy Director of the Science Museum, London, Dr Julia Knights), Professor Ching (Chairman of Science Sub-committee, Museum Advisory Committee, Professor Ching Pak-chung), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Good evening. Welcome to the opening ceremony of the special exhibition, "Science Fiction: Voyage to the Edge of Imagination". Just a fortnight ago, I was delighted to have officiated at the opening ceremony of the China Manned Space Exhibition, which showcased our country's remarkable breakthroughs and achievements in the pursuit of space exploration. The 30-year-long pursuit was inspired by human imagination and dream of the outer space. Also driven by imagination, science fiction can play a part in boosting scientific and technological innovations as well. In recent years, Chinese science fiction has gained wider popularity and recognition across the globe. The World Science Fiction Convention, a prestigious and long-standing sci-fi event, was held in Chengdu, China, this year, attracting over 20 000 participants. Science fictions help nurture curiosity, ignite one's imagination, and inspire future generations to push the boundaries of knowledge and understanding. The growing popularity of science fiction will spark young people's interest in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) and inspire them to pursue careers in science and technology, thereby contributing to our country's strategic development and the growth of Hong Kong's innovation and technology ecosystem. This extraordinary exhibition will immerse visitors in interactive science fiction narratives and will also uncover fascinating connections between significant scientific innovations and celebrated science fiction works. The exhibits will interweave science, arts, movies and literature, appealing not just to science fans but also movie buffs as well as art and literature lovers. I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt thanks to the Science Museum Group for bringing this fantastic and inspiring exhibition to Hong Kong, following the success of the exhibition "Robots: The 500-year Quest to Make Machines Human" in 2020. I look forward to further collaboration in the years to come, and I wish this exhibition every success. Thank you very much.
Joint meeting of Joint Regulatory Alliance of the Tourism Market of 9+2 Cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area held in Hong Kong (with photos)
1.12.2023

The joint meeting of the Joint Regulatory Alliance of the Tourism Market of 9+2 Cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (JRA) was held in Hong Kong today (December 1). Representatives from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangdong Province, the Macao Government Tourism Office, tourism regulatory departments of nine cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), namely Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Huizhou, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen and Zhaoqing, gathered in Hong Kong for the meeting. The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, was pleased to learn that the meeting has achieved fruitful results. He said that all representatives unanimously agreed to continue strengthening co-operation and enhancing the professionalism of tourism regulatory personnel in the GBA, in order to jointly make the GBA a world-class tourism destination. During the joint meeting held today, members reported on the latest operation and law-enforcing aspects of respective tourism markets and exchanged views on achievements of the joint regulation this year. Members also set working goals for the co-operation plan in the coming year, which included providing more training and collaboration opportunities for law-enforcing officers, establishing channels for data and information sharing, and setting the future regulatory direction. Representatives of the JRA arrived in Hong Kong yesterday (November 30) for on-site visits and research. They visited the Ngong Ping 360 and Hong Kong Disneyland to understand the latest developments of these attractions, including enhancements and updates of their facilities as well as supporting services, and also the crowd management plan, etc. The JRA was jointly established by the tourism authorities of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Macao Special Administrative Region, and nine cities in the GBA based on the agreement on joint regulation of the tourism market signed in 2020. It is committed to improving and strengthening the supervision of the tourism market and jointly maintaining a good market order, with the goal of promoting the healthy development of the tourism market in the GBA. The JRA's joint meeting is held once a year, with the participating cities taking turns to host and serve as the chairman of the joint meeting. Hong Kong is the rotating chairman of the 2023 joint meeting.
Speech by SCST at opening ceremony of Fashion Challenges Forum of Fashion Asia Hong Kong 2023 (English only)
28.11.2023

âFollowing is the speech by the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, at the opening ceremony of the Fashion Challenges Forum of Fashion Asia Hong Kong 2023 today (November 28): Eric (Chairman of the Hong Kong Design Centre, Professor Eric Yim), Victor (Chairman of the Fashion Asia Steering Committee, Dr Victor Lo), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Good morning. It is my great pleasure to be here at the opening of the Fashion Challenges Forum of Fashion Asia Hong Kong 2023. May I also welcome all the pioneers and leaders in the fashion and luxury sectors from around the world. The Fashion Challenges Forum is a platform for local and international audiences to learn about the latest trends and explore new perspectives to cope with the challenges of the ever-changing fashion industry. This year, over 20 speakers will participate in the forum to share their expertise and insights on a series of topics. To capitalise on our unique advantage as a creative capital in Asia, the "10 Asian Designers to Watch" exhibition, which is another important showcase of Fashion Asia Hong Kong 2023, is hosted concurrently at the Arts Pavilion of the West Kowloon Cultural District. The exhibition will display the cutting-edge designs and collections of the up-and-coming designers in Asia. As announced in the Policy Address, we will organise the Hong Kong Fashion Design Week from 2024 onwards. This flagship initiative will feature various local prominent fashion events in order to promote the Hong Kong's fashion and textile design brands, as well as promoting Hong Kong as a prime destination for hosting major cultural and creative events. We look forward to joining hands with our local and international fashion design industry to make this initiative a success. Last but not least, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the Hong Kong Design Centre for organising the forum and all the speakers for their generous sharing. I wish Fashion Asia Hong Kong 2023 every success. Thank you.
Speech by SCST at opening ceremony of deTour 2023 Design Festival (English only)
24.11.2023

âFollowing is the speech by the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, at the opening ceremony of deTour 2023 Design Festival today (November 24): William (PMQ Executive Director, Mr William To), curators, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, âGood evening. I am very delighted to be here with you all to mark the opening of deTour 2023. Our bureau is pleased to be the lead sponsor of deTour since its inception, through Create Hong Kong. As an important concurrent event of the annual Business of Design Week, deTour has become a significant design event showcasing Hong Kong as an international creative hub. âdeTour has come to its 10th edition this year, with the theme of "New Know How - Crafting Design Future", allowing us to rethink different elements of design. I am thrilled to find out how the gifted designers carve out the future of design and create "New Craft" and, ultimately, propel social and economic growth. âThe curators of deTour bring together a selection of 20 exhibitions and installations from around the world and grouped into five new categories, namely New Value, Innovation, Craft Enhancement, Heritage and Storytelling. I am also glad to learn that many spectacular activities have been lined up. A series of workshops, designer dialogues, film screenings and guided tours will bring vibrancy to the community. âThe Government is determined to foster the development of arts, culture and creative sectors in Hong Kong. As announced in "The Chief Executive's 2023 Policy Address", Create Hong Kong will be restructured to be the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency focusing on proactively promoting the development of arts, culture and creative sectors under the industry-oriented principle. We will also inject a total of $2.9 billion to the CreateSmart Initiative to provide incentives for attracting private sector capital and expanding new markets. âLooking ahead, I anticipate more cross-sectoral, cross-genre collaborations and events like deTour to engage designers and the creative community to experience the power of design, and also to showcase Hong Kong's uniqueness as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. I also look forward to establishing various platforms for more creations of different parts of the world in Hong Kong and exchanging innovative ideas and knowledge on design and other cultures. âOn this note, I would like to announce the opening of deTour 2023, and congratulate PMQ for organising another successful edition of Hong Kong's premier design festival. My gratitude also goes to the curators and all exhibiting design units. âdeTour is an event for all. I wish all a wonderful and enjoyable experience at this event. Thank you.