Hongkong Post to Release Special Stamps Celebrating Giant Panda Twin Cubs on August 15

Hongkong Post to issue "Giant Panda Twin Cubs" special stamps

​Hongkong Post announced today (July 31) that a set of special stamps and associated philatelic products on the theme of "Giant Panda Twin Cubs" will be released for sale on August 15 (Friday).

The Central Government gifted a pair of giant pandas, Ying Ying and Le Le, to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2007. The pair welcomed a pigeon pair of cubs on August 15, 2024. The twin cubs are the first giant pandas successfully bred and born in Hong Kong, and Ying Ying is the world's oldest first-time giant panda mother.

Their birth is especially meaningful as it helps advance the conservation and breeding efforts for giant pandas in Hong Kong. The twin cubs have since captured the hearts of the public, who have been keenly following their growth. On May 27, 2025, they received their official names, Jia Jia (Elder Sister) and De De (Little Brother). Hongkong Post will issue a set of six stamps, two stamp sheetlets and associated philatelic products themed on "Giant Panda Twin Cubs" to showcase the highlights of their daily lives at different stages and witness their growth journey.

Official first day covers for "Giant Panda Twin Cubs" will be on sale at all post offices and Hongkong Post's online shopping mall ShopThruPost (shopthrupost.hongkongpost.hk) from tomorrow (August 1). This set of special stamps and associated philatelic products will be on sale at all post offices and ShopThruPost from August 15, while serviced first day covers affixed with the special stamps, postage prepaid picture cards (air mail) and collector packs will be available at philatelic offices only.

A hand-back date-stamping service will be provided on August 15 at all post offices for official first day covers/souvenir covers/privately made covers bearing the first day of issue indication and a local address.

In addition, Hongkong Post will specially launch a "Giant Panda Twin Cubs" cachet from August 15 for stamping by members of the public, until further notice. The cachet will be available at all post offices (except mobile post offices). An image of the cachet is in the Appendix.

Information about this set of special stamps and associated philatelic products is available on the Hongkong Post Stamps website (stamps.hongkongpost.hk).

Hongkong Post to issue "Giant Panda Twin Cubs" special stamps Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post to issue "Giant Panda Twin Cubs" special stamps Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post to issue "Giant Panda Twin Cubs" special stamps Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post to issue "Giant Panda Twin Cubs" special stamps Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post to issue "Giant Panda Twin Cubs" special stamps Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post to issue "Giant Panda Twin Cubs" special stamps Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Appointments to Construction Industry Council announced

The Government today (January 16) announced the reappointment of Professor Thomas Ho On-sing as the chairperson of the Construction Industry Council (CIC) for a one-year term, the appointment of six new non-official members, and the reappointment of 10 incumbent non-official members for a two-year term. These appointments, made by the Secretary for Development in accordance with Section 9 of the Construction Industry Council Ordinance (Cap. 587), are published in the Government Gazette today and will take effect from February 1, 2026.

Professor Thomas Ho On-sing, Photo source: FB of Construction Industry Council

The new non-official members are Mr Chau Sze-kit, Mr Paul Lau Siu-wing, Mr Robin Leung Chi-tim, Dr Lo Wai-kwok, Mr Wong Po-cheung, and Mr Yu Wai-wai. The reappointed non-official members are Mr Marvin Chen, Professor Jack Cheng Chin-pang, Mr Victor Cheung Chi-kong, Mr Danny Hung Cheung-shew, Mr Clarence Leung Wai-kin, Mr Simon Liu Sing-pang, Mr Kevin Ma Hok-ming, Mr Lawrence Ng San-wa, Mr Edwin Tong Ka-hung, and Mr Emil Yu Chen-on.

A spokesman for the Development Bureau said, "We welcome the new members and look forward to working closely with the CIC for the continuous development of the construction industry. We also thank the six outgoing members, namely Mr Thomas Ho Kwok-kwan, Mr Kan Jun, Mr Kwok Hing-wun, Mr Ricky Leung Wing-kee, Mr Tse Wang-yu, and Mr Andrew Young Meng-cheung, for their contributions to the CIC and the construction industry."

The CIC is a statutory body established in February 2007 with the mission to forge consensus on long-term strategic issues concerning the construction industry, convey the needs and aspirations of the industry to the Government, and provide a channel for the Government to solicit advice on all construction-related matters. It also collaborates with the industry to launch various training and caring schemes for industry practitioners, including its work in enhancing construction site safety and strengthening training to address the manpower needs.

Membership of the CIC as from February 1, 2026, will be as follows:

Chairperson

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Professor Thomas Ho On-sing

Members

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Professor Albert Chan Ping-chuen

Mr Chau Sze-kit

Mr Marvin Chen

Professor Jack Cheng Chin-pang

Mr Victor Cheung Chi-kong

Mr Danny Hung Cheung-shew

Mr Paul Lau Siu-wing

Mr Dominic Law Tik-ko

Mr Robin Leung Chi-tim

Mr Clarence Leung Wai-kin

Mr Simon Liu Sing-pang

Dr Lo Wai-kwok

Mr Kevin Ma Hok-ming

Mr Mow Tai-hing

Mr Lawrence Ng San-wa

Professor Alfred Sit Wing-hang

Mr Edwin Tong Ka-hung

Mr Wong Po-cheung

Mr Rex Wong Siu-han

Mr Emil Yu Chen-on

Mr Yu Wai-wai

Permanent Secretary for Development (Works)

Permanent Secretary for Housing

Director of Buildings