LCSD steps up mosquito control work to prevent chikungunya fever
In response to the recent significant increase in the number of chikungunya cases reported in neighboring regions and some overseas countries, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced today (August 1) that the LCSD has implemented multiple mosquito prevention and control measures at its recreational venues, including major parks, sitting-out areas, sports grounds, beaches, playgrounds and cultural venues to protect public health. The LCSD will also conduct joint operations with relevant government departments to enhance mosquito control effectiveness.
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LCSD steps up mosquito control work to prevent chikungunya fever Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LCSD steps up mosquito control work to prevent chikungunya fever Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LCSD steps up mosquito control work to prevent chikungunya fever Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LCSD steps up mosquito control work to prevent chikungunya fever Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The mosquito prevention and control measures taken by the LCSD at its venues include:
strengthening inspections at the venues; trimming vegetation; cleaning flower beds; properly disposing of garbage, especially water-storing containers and wastes that easily retain water; and sweeping fallen leaves on the ground and in drains;
removing stagnant water from manhole covers, open drains, water tanks/containers, tree holesand plant saucers,and applying larvicide oil and sand at suitable locations;
covering all water storage containers and manholes to prevent stagnant water;
installing mosquito traps and mosquito zappers,and conducting fogging treatments to exterminate adult mosquitoes;
making reference to the Gravidtrap index for Aedes albopictus issued by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department,and strengthening mosquito prevention and control measures in areas with higher indices; and
placing display panels at prominent locations inthe venues to enhance public awareness of the importance of mosquito prevention and maintaining venue cleanliness.
For more information on chikungunya, please visit the thematic webpage of the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health:www.chp.gov.hk/en/features/109029.
LCSD steps up mosquito control work to prevent chikungunya fever Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LCSD steps up mosquito control work to prevent chikungunya fever Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LCSD steps up mosquito control work to prevent chikungunya fever Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LCSD steps up mosquito control work to prevent chikungunya fever Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Companies Registry releases statistics for 2025
According to the statistics released by the Companies Registry today (January 16), a total of 195,343 local companies and re-domiciled companies were newly registered in 2025. By the end of 2025, the total number of local companies and re-domiciled companies registered under the Companies Ordinance increased by 96,609 compared to 2024, reaching 1,557,103, which was an all-time high figure.
In 2025, 1,532 non-Hong Kong companies that had newly established a place of business in Hong Kong were registered under the Companies Ordinance. By the end of 2025, the total number of registered non-Hong Kong companies was 15,586, up 3 per cent compared to 2024.
The company re-domiciliation regime, implemented since May 23, 2025, has received a positive market response. By the end of 2025, the Registry had received over 420 enquiries and 30 applications. Among these, six non-Hong Kong corporations incorporated in Luxembourg, the Cayman Islands or Bermuda, including an insurance company, have been successfully re-domiciled to Hong Kong. The regime provides a simple and cost-effective pathway for non-Hong Kong incorporated companies to re-domicile to Hong Kong by eliminating the need for complicated and costly judicial procedures while preserving a company's legal identity. It ensures seamless business continuity and strengthens the competitiveness of Hong Kong as a global business and financial hub.
In 2025, the number of charges on properties of companies received for registration was 12,912, which was 6.4 per cent up from 12,137 in 2024. The number of notifications of payments and releases received for registration increased by 14.2 per cent, from 18,201 in 2024 to 20,789 in 2025.
In 2025, a total of 180 prospectuses were registered while the figure recorded in 2024 was 157.
In 2025, the total number of documents delivered for registration increased by 7 per cent to 3,360,723, compared to 3,139,906 in 2024.
In 2025, a total of 5,229,202 searches of document image records were conducted using the Registry's electronic search services, an increase of 0.7 per cent from 5,194,865 in 2024.
On the registration of limited partnership funds (LPFs), a total of 389 LPFs were newly registered in 2025. By the end of 2025, the total number of LPFs increased by 35.1 per cent compared to the end of 2024, to 1,347.
For open-ended fund companies (OFCs), 210 OFCs were newly incorporated in 2025. By the end of 2025, the total number of OFCs increased by 43.2 per cent compared to the end of 2024, to 676.
As regards the licensing of trust or company service providers under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance, a total of 760 new licences were granted by the Registry in 2025. By the end of 2025, the total number of licensees was 7,220.
Turning to the licensing of money lenders, 155 new licences were granted by the Licensing Court in 2025. By the end of 2025, the total number of licensed money lenders was 2,015.
For details of the statistics, please visit the "Statistics" section of the Registry's website (www.cr.gov.hk).
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