HKETO Berlin supports screening of Hong Kong films in Czechia
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin (HKETO Berlin) supported the screening and reception of two Hong Kong films by Wong Kar-wai, namely "Happy Together" and "In the Mood for Love", at the Filmasia Presents Festival held in Brno, Czechia, on February 15 (Brno time). The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency and the Film Development Fund also provided funding support for the festival.
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HKETO Berlin supports screening of Hong Kong films in Czechia Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKETO Berlin supports screening of Hong Kong films in Czechia Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKETO Berlin supports screening of Hong Kong films in Czechia Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKETO Berlin supports screening of Hong Kong films in Czechia Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Head of Public Relations of HKETO Berlin, Ms Stephanie Pall, delivered opening remarks before the screening of the opening film "In the Mood for Love". She highlighted that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government is committed to promoting Hong Kong films globally to raise the profile of Hong Kong cinema, as well as the creativity and exceptional craftsmanship of Hong Kong filmmakers.
"Films possess a unique power to transcend borders - geographical, cultural, and societal - offering profound glimpses into the rich tapestry of human experience and emotion. We are delighted to bring the exceptional narratives of Hong Kong cinema to Brno this time, offering Czech audiences fresh and distinctive perspectives," Ms Pall said.
Filmasia Presents is part of the annual Filmasia Asian Film Festival held in Prague, Czechia. HKETO Berlin also supported the screening of two Hong Kong films and organised a reception in Prague earlier in December 2025. The Director of HKETO Berlin, Mr Indiana Wong, delivered opening remarks at the opening screening.
About HKETO Berlin
HKETO Berlin is the official representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in commercial relations and other economic and trade matters in Germany as well as Austria, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia and Switzerland.
HKETO Berlin supports screening of Hong Kong films in Czechia Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKETO Berlin supports screening of Hong Kong films in Czechia Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKETO Berlin supports screening of Hong Kong films in Czechia Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKETO Berlin supports screening of Hong Kong films in Czechia Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
DH steps up inspections to premises offering RGA hair growth or platelet-rich plasma services to safeguard public health
In light of the recent investigation by the Department of Health (DH) that some shops are suspected of performing Regenera Activa hair growth (an autologous cell transplant medical procedure, referred as RGA) or platelet-rich plasma injections, contravening the Private Healthcare Facilities Ordinance (Cap. 633) (the Ordinance) which prohibits operating a day procedure centre (DPC) without a licence, the DH today (February 16) visited over 30 shops in Hong Kong which claimed to offer similar services in their websites and conducted investigations if the shops involved illegal acts of operating a DPC without a licence to safeguard public health.
During the operation, no RGA or platelet-rich plasma medical procedures were found to be conducted at the shops. Some of the shops would arrange customers to undergo the relevant medical procedures at licensed DPCs. Nevertheless, the DH has reminded the responsible persons of the shops that, according to the Ordinance, transplantation of any cells, tissues or organs, including autograft, allograft, xenograft, processed tissue or blood products (such as platelet-rich plasma) and skin flap, are scheduled medical procedures stipulated in the Ordinance. Such procedures, when performed in an ambulatory setting, must take place in a licensed DPC. The DH has also issued a letter to remind all registered doctors and dentists of the abovementioned legal requirements. Any person operating a DPC without a licence commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of $100,000 and imprisonment for three years.
The DH announced last week that a shop in Mongkok offering RGA hair growth services and platelet-rich plasma injections was suspected of operating a DPC without a licence, the relevant investigation and evidence collection are still ongoing. The DH will seriously follow up on the case, and take appropriate actions against the shop and its responsible persons in accordance with the relevant ordinances.
The DH reminded doctors that before performing RGA, platelet-rich plasma injection or other scheduled medical procedures stipulated in the Ordinance, they must verify that the premises holds a suitable licence, so as to ensure the best interests of patients and adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct.
Meanwhile, the DH urged the public that before receiving RGA or platelet-rich plasma injection or other scheduled medical procedures stipulated in the Ordinance, they should find out if the premises providing the services had obtained a DPC licence in accordance with the Ordinance. To assist the public in identifying licensed or exempted facilities, the DH has established thePrivate Healthcare Facilities Register, which lists all private healthcare facilities with valid licences and exemptions. DPCs must display their licence in a conspicuous place. Each licence bears a QR code that can be scanned using the eHealth app to verify its validity. For more information, please visit the DH's Office for Regulation of Private Healthcare Facilitieswebpage.
DH steps up inspections to premises offering RGA hair growth or platelet-rich plasma services to safeguard public health Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
