HKO and SCHSA remind public that weather will cool appreciably in next few days
The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) and the Senior Citizen Home Safety Association (SCHSA) held a joint press conference today (November 17) to remind the public that the weather will become appreciably cooler in the next few days and to prepare for winter.
The Acting Assistant Director of the HKO, Ms Tse Shuk-mei, said at the press conference, "A cold front is moving southwards. It is expected to move across the coast of Guangdong around midnight tonight. Under the influence of the associated intense northeast monsoon, it will be windy and appreciably cooler in the next couple of days. Meanwhile, under a broad band of clouds, it will be cloudy with one or two light rain patches in Hong Kong. On Wednesday and Thursday, temperatures will drop to about 14 degrees in the urban areas, and it will be cold over parts of the New Territories. As it will be windy, wind chill effect will be rather significant. It will still be cool in the morning later this week. The public, especially the elderly, persons with chronic medical conditions, or those planning for outdoor activities, should pay attention to the changing weather and take appropriate precautions."
The Chief Executive Officer of the SCHSA, Ms Maura Wong, said, "The SCHSA's 24/7 'Care-On-Call' Service Centre sees a sharp rise in requests for assistance every winter. Last winter, we handled an average of 95.6 emergency-aid requests per day via the 'Care-On-Call' system, which is 12.6 per cent more than the daily average in 2024. We urge the elderly to keep warm and request assistance through 'Care-On-Call' services promptly if they feel unwell. Caregivers should also proactively care for the elderly around them and make sure they receive appropriate support."
The public can obtain the latest weather forecast and the nine-day weather forecast via the HKO's Dial-a-Weather service at 1878 200, mobile app "MyObservatory", or through the HKO's website at the following links:
Weather forecast: www.weather.gov.hk/en/wxinfo/currwx/flw.htm
Nine-day weather forecast: www.weather.gov.hk/en/wxinfo/currwx/fnd.htm
HKO and SCHSA remind public that weather will cool appreciably in next few days Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Brussels ETO holds receptions in Spain and Ireland to celebrate Chinese New Year with local communities
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels (Brussels ETO) organised Chinese New Year receptions in Barcelona, Spain, on March 4 (Barcelona time), and Dublin, Ireland, on March 5 (Dublin time), bringing together over 220 guests from local business, public and community sectors in the two countries.
Jointly organised by Brussels ETO, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), with the support of the Spain Hong Kong Business Association, the reception in Barcelona was held to coincide with the Mobile World Congress (MWC), and was well attended by guests including the Hong Kong innovation and technology (I&T) delegation attending the MWC, as well as local start-ups, enterprises and related institutions.
In her welcoming remarks, the Special Representative for the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs to the European Union, Ms Shirley Yung, highlighted that I&T had become a new growth engine for Hong Kong. "We are building a more complete innovation value chain, one that integrates basic research, commercialisation and advanced manufacturing," she said.
Ms Yung also mentioned that Hong Kong achieved a new milestone of having over 5 200 start-ups last year, representing an 11 per cent year-on-year increase. She encouraged European companies, talent and students to come to Hong Kong to leverage the opportunities arising from the rapid development of the I&T sector and related infrastructure in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Northern Metropolis.
Hong Kong's wine and liquor trade as well as related business opportunities were the special focus of the reception in Dublin. Together with the HKTDC and InvestHK, with the support of the Dublin Chamber, Brussels ETO held a business seminar before the reception with the local liquor trade to promote the business opportunities that Hong Kong offers as a leading hub for wine and liquor trading and auctions, following Hong Kong's reduction of duty on liquor with an alcoholic strength of more than 30 per cent in 2024.
Ms Yung also highlighted Hong Kong's premier role as a gateway to the Chinese Mainland and Asia, with the city strategically located at the heart of the region with world-class transport connectivity. She encouraged Irish wine and liquor traders to leverage Hong Kong as a regional hub for trading, distribution, and auctions to expand their market share on the Chinese Mainland and across the wider Asia-Pacific region.
Brussels ETO holds receptions in Spain and Ireland to celebrate Chinese New Year with local communities Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Brussels ETO holds receptions in Spain and Ireland to celebrate Chinese New Year with local communities Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Brussels ETO holds receptions in Spain and Ireland to celebrate Chinese New Year with local communities Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Brussels ETO holds receptions in Spain and Ireland to celebrate Chinese New Year with local communities Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Brussels ETO holds receptions in Spain and Ireland to celebrate Chinese New Year with local communities Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Brussels ETO holds receptions in Spain and Ireland to celebrate Chinese New Year with local communities Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
