Main Media Centre in Hong Kong competition region of 15th National Games officially commences operation tomorrow
The Main Media Centre (MMC) in Hong Kong competition region of the 15th National Games (NG) will be officially commenced its operation tomorrow (October 26), and stays open until November 23.
Upholding the spirit of implementation of green initiatives in organising the 15th NG, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (NSOG), the MMC is converted from the Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park Sports Centre (SYSMPSC).
The MMC consists of the Main Press Centre and the International Broadcast Centre. The former provides work stations, press positions, press conference room and other facilities for registered media and broadcasters, and will live broadcast competitions as well as provide live results and information about the competitions. The International Broadcast Centre will serve as the main broadcast control room of the 15th NG, 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG, and will be operated by the host broadcaster, China Central Television, for consolidating broadcast signals from all venues in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao. Four rights-holding broadcasters, including three local free television broadcasters and Radio Television Hong Kong, have been conferred the broadcasting rights, enabling them to broadcast the 15th NG for free locally.
Hundreds of Mainland and overseas media practitioners are expected to visit Hong Kong for coverage of the 15th NG, 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG. The MMC, located next to the Victoria Harbour, will allow media to incorporate Hong Kong's iconic scenery into their coverage, showcasing the city's charm. The MMC also features a distinctive "Hong Kong Street" dining area, serving local cuisine. There are also a National Games History Gallery, showcasing the history of the National Games, and a licensed merchandise retail shop selling limited-edition merchandise and souvenirs.
In addition, shuttle bus service is provided at the MMC for registered media traveling to and from various competition venues and hotels for media.
After the 15th NG, the SYSMPSC will be transformed into the MMC of the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG. Four competition events of the NSOG are hosted by Hong Kong competition region, namely NGD events boccia, wheelchair fencing, para table tennis (TT11), and NSOG event table tennis.
Main Media Centre in Hong Kong competition region of 15th National Games officially commences operation tomorrow 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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