Proposed land resumption for Ngau Tam Mei New Development Area in Yuen Long gazetted
The Lands Department (LandsD) today (December 12) announced the proposal for resumption of land at Ngau Tam Mei, Yuen Long, for the development of Ngau Tam Mei New Development Area under the Lands Resumption Ordinance (Chapter 124).
The proposal involves the resumption of 1 094 private lots with an area of about 66 hectares in total. Details were published in the notice gazetted today. The notice is affixed in a conspicuous place on or near the land proposed to be resumed. A copy of the notice and resumption plan are also available on the LandsD's website (www.landsd.gov.hk/en/resources/gov-notices/acq.html). Members of the public may also inspect the above-mentioned documents at the following government offices during office hours:
- Central and Western Home Affairs Enquiry Centre, G/F, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong;
- Yuen Long Home Affairs Enquiry Centre, G/F, Yuen Long District Office Building, 269 Castle Peak Road, Yuen Long, New Territories; and
- District Lands Office, Yuen Long, 9/F, Yuen Long Government Offices, 2 Kiu Lok Square, Yuen Long, New Territories.
The owner, occupier of the land or any person having any right in relation to the land to be resumed, who wishes to object to the proposed resumption, is required to submit a written objection to the Director of Lands. The written objection must sufficiently identify the aforementioned identity of the objector and describe how the objector will be affected by the proposal. Objectors are requested to provide contact details and deliver written objections to the Director of Lands on or before February 10, 2026 via one of the following means:
- by post or by hand to the Yuen Long Projects Team, Acquisition Section, Lands Department at Units 1801-07, 18/F, Tuen Mun Central Square, 22 Hoi Wing Road, Tuen Mun, New Territories;
HKSAR Government welcomes Central Government's decision to hold APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting 2026 in Hong Kong
China will be the host of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in 2026. The Central Government announced today (December 12) that the APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting (FMM) 2026 will be held in Hong Kong in October 2026.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, said, "Our country will be the host of APEC 2026, and the APEC FMM 2026 will be held for the first time in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) in October 2026. The HKSAR Government will spare no effort in making comprehensive and meticulous preparations to support our country in successfully hosting APEC 2026. We are grateful for the Central Government's trust and support. The HKSAR Government will leverage Hong Kong's experience and strengths as an international financial centre to ensure the successful organisation of the FMM in Hong Kong. Hong Kong will also seize this opportunity to deepen international exchanges and co-operation, better integrating into and serving the overall national development."
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, said, "Under the 'one country, two systems' principle, with the staunch support of our country, the role of Hong Kong as an international financial centre has continued to develop, with its status steadily reinforced and elevated. We are truly grateful to our country for choosing to host the FMM in Hong Kong. This not only allows us to showcase Hong Kong's comprehensive development in the economic, financial and social dimensions to participating economies and the international community but also helps deepen our collaboration with other APEC member economies, thereby fully demonstrating Hong Kong's role as a 'super connector'."
China, as the host of APEC 2026, will be responsible for preparing for and chairing the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, as well as a series of ministerial and other meetings next year. The FMM will be hosted by the Ministry of Finance and will be held in Hong Kong under the arrangements and organisation of the HKSAR Government. The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury will lead a dedicated task force for co-ordinating relevant planning and preparatory work.
Heads of finance departments of APEC member economies and representatives of relevant international organisations will gather in Hong Kong for this meeting. This will allow them to experience the unique charm of Hong Kong as an international metropolis, as well as Hong Kong's advantages of enjoying strong support of the motherland while being closely connected to the world, thereby helping to tell good stories of the country and Hong Kong.
