Security Bureau Launches Youth Leaders Forum Induction Course in Macao with Hong Kong and Shenzhen University Participation

New-term Security Bureau Youth Uniformed Group Leaders Forum commences training activities in Macao

The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, today (October 12) attended the launch ceremony of the induction course for the new-term Security Bureau Youth Uniformed Group Leaders Forum in Macao, kicking off training activities in the coming year with Hong Kong youth members, as well as youths from Shenzhen University and the youth groups of public security forces of Macao, which are partners of the Leaders Forum.

Addressing the ceremony, Mr Tang expressed his gratitude to the Academy of Public Security Forces of Macao for designing and arranging the two-day, one-night induction course, and to the delegation led by leaders of Shenzhen University for participating in the event. He said he believes that the importance attached by Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Macao will help promote the sustainable development of the Leaders Forum. He encouraged the youth members to keep an open mind, actively participate in the diverse experience activities, and exchange ideas with tutors. He also urged them to cultivate a belief in serving society and contributing to the country, and bring the spirit of service to their schools and communities, influencing other young people around them through practical actions to serve society together.

The induction course was held at the Academy of Public Security Forces of Macao for the first time. In addition to discipline training and team-building, the youth members also visited a police dog base, conducted community visits and participated in Macao cultural activities. Moreover, distinguished personalities from different sectors were invited to share their experiences in the induction course, including co-founder of a sports brand and Hong Kong flag football team player, Mr Lee Ming-yeung, and director and project founder of an integrated resort in Macao, Mr Arnaldo Ho. The Director of the "One Country, Two Systems" Research Center of Macao Polytechnic University, Professor Leng Tiexun, and Distinguished Professor of the School of Government, Shenzhen University, Dr Zeng Jingjing, will deliver thematic seminars.

The Security Bureau established the Leaders Forum in October 2022 to deepen participation in youth work. There are 57 members from Hong Kong in the new term of the Leaders Forum, while 30 youths each from Shenzhen University and the youth groups of public security forces of Macao also participate in the Leaders Forum.

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New-term Security Bureau Youth Uniformed Group Leaders Forum commences training activities in Macao Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

New-term Security Bureau Youth Uniformed Group Leaders Forum commences training activities in Macao Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

New-term Security Bureau Youth Uniformed Group Leaders Forum commences training activities in Macao Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

New-term Security Bureau Youth Uniformed Group Leaders Forum commences training activities in Macao Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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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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