Appointments to Hong Kong Trade Development Council
The Government announced today (December 19) the appointment of Dr Levin Wang Lei as a new member, and the reappointments of incumbent members, Dr Sunny Chai Ngai-chiu and Dr Kennedy Wong Ying-ho, to the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) for a term of two years.
The term of Dr Chai and Dr Wang will take effect from January 1, 2026, while that of Dr Wong will commence on February 1, 2026.
Meanwhile, incumbent member Dr Lin Yong will retire from the HKTDC upon completion of his term on December 31, 2025. A spokesman for the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau expressed gratitude to Dr Lin for his devoted services and contributions towards various aspects of the HKTDC's work.
Appointments of members to the HKTDC are made by the Financial Secretary in exercise of the powers delegated to him by the Chief Executive and pursuant to section 11(1)(d) of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council Ordinance (Chapter 1114).
The composition of the HKTDC with effect from February 1, 2026, is as follows:
Chairman
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Professor Frederick Ma Si-hang
Members
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Ms Shirley Chan Suk-ling
Ms Ronna Chao Wei-ting
Mr Victor Chu Lap-lik
Dr Sunny Chai Ngai-chiu
Dr Kennedy Wong Ying-ho
Dr Levin Wang Lei
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development
Director of Information Services
Chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce
Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries
President of the Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong
Chairman of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong
Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board
Chairman of the Hong Kong Association of Banks
Representative member of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce
Representative member of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries
Representative member of the Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong
Representative member of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong
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Applications invited for 56th Personalised Vehicle Registration Marks exercise
The Transport Department (TD) today (December 19) announced that the 56th Personalised Vehicle Registration Marks (PVRMs) Scheme will be open for applications from January 1 to 31, 2026.
Starting from January 1, 2026, applications will be invited for the allocation of PVRMs upon sale by auction. Completed application forms should reach the TD no later than January 31, 2026. If there are more than 1 500 applications, those to be considered will be selected by lot.
The application form (TD 569) and the Guidance Notes for Application can be downloaded from the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk/en/public_services/vehicle_registration_mark/pvrm_application/index.html) or obtained from the TD's Licensing Offices as well as the Home Affairs Enquiry Centres of the Home Affairs Department.
Interested persons should complete and submit the application form through one of the following ways:
(a) By post to the Vehicle Registration Marks Unit, Transport Department, 12/F, South Tower, West Kowloon Government Offices, 11 Hoi Ting Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon. Applications received by post will be dated by the postmark;
(b) Via the drop-in box at any of the TD's Licensing Offices at Admiralty, Cheung Sha Wan, Kwun Tong and Sha Tin. For easy identification, please mark "PVRM Application" on the envelope of the application; or
(c) Through the online application service on the GovHK website (www.gov.hk/en/residents/transport/vehicle/ospvrm.htm) if the applicant possesses an "iAM Smart+" account with the digital signing function (for Hong Kong residents only) or a digital certificate.
Applicants are advised to read carefully the Guidance Notes for details of the scheme before completing the application form. They can also check whether a proposed PVRM is in compliance with the basic combination requirements by using the online service on the GovHK website.
No payment of deposit is required when submitting an application. Each applicant can submit only one application in each exercise. If an applicant submits more than one application, all of his or her applications will not be processed. Once submitted, the applicant cannot withdraw the application or change the arrangement of the PVRM stated in the application form.
Upon successful submission of an online application, the applicant will receive an acknowledgement immediately. Those who submit applications by post or drop-in box will receive the TD's acknowledgement by ordinary post within two weeks after submission. Applicants who do not receive the acknowledgement within this time frame should call 2804 2600.
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