Hong Kong Green Week returns in September
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
The Hong Kong Green Week 2026 will convene under the theme "Future-proofing Sustainable Growth" from September 7 to 11.
This will mark the third edition of the city's flagship sustainability event, which brings together diverse and practical insights across the globe to inspire and drive collective actions towards Asia's sustainable transformation.
Co-ordinated by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the 2026 programme will consist of the Main Programme, which features large-scale conferences and forums that foster open dialogues across sectors and regions, and the Satellite Events, which offer more targeted discussions in various forms, including roundtables, workshops, and seminars.
The programme will revolve around six key thematic areas that are central to maintaining Asia's sustainable growth in an evolving global landscape:
Inclusive Transition
Climate Adaptation and Resilience
Green Technology
Green Trade and Supply Chain Resilience
Nature and Biodiversity Conservation
Investing for Social Impact
Please visit the official event website (www.hkgreenweek.hk) for more details. The website will continue to be updated.
About Hong Kong Green Week
First held in 2024, the Hong Kong Green Week offers a platform for stakeholders worldwide to engage in dialogues and collaborations on sustainability. In 2025, a total of 65 local and international institutions from both public and private sectors hosted over 40 multifaceted events during the second edition of the Hong Kong Green Week, bringing together over 14 500 participants from more than 75 jurisdictions, and elevating Hong Kong's status as a hub for sustainability dialogues.
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Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected controlled injections and pharmaceutical products worth about $990,000
Hong Kong Customs detected two cases of importing suspected controlled injections and pharmaceutical products in early March and seized 1 744 vials of injection and 27 tubes of ointment suspected to contain Part 1 poisons, with an estimated market value of about $990,000.
In the first case, Customs officers on March 5 inspected a postal packet imported from Japan at the Surface Mail Centre. Upon inspection, Customs officers found and seized 96 anti-obesity injection vials suspected to contain Part 1 poisons from the consignment.
After a follow-up investigation, Customs officers on the same day arrested a 45-year-old female consignee suspected to be connected with the case, and further seized 888 injection vials and 27 tubes of ointment suspected to contain Part 1 poisons at the consignee's address in North Point.
In the second case, Customs officers on March 9 inspected an express parcel imported from Korea to Hong Kong via the Shenzhen Bay Control Point. Upon inspection, Customs officers found and seized 32 cosmetic injection vials suspected to contain Part 1 poisons in the parcel.
After a follow-up investigation, Customs officers on March 10 arrested a 35-year-old male consignee suspected to be connected with the case, and further seized 728 cosmetic injection vials suspected to contain Part 1 poisons at the consignee's address in Cheung Sha Wan.
Investigations are ongoing, and the two arrested persons have been released on bail.
Under the Import and Export Ordinance, any person who imports pharmaceutical products and medicines without a valid import licence commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $500,000 and imprisonment for two years.
Under the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance, any person who possesses any poison included in Part 1 of the Poisons List other than in accordance with provisions commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $100,000 and imprisonment for two years.
Members of the public may report any suspected smuggling activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).
Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected controlled injections and pharmaceutical products worth about $990,000 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected controlled injections and pharmaceutical products worth about $990,000 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
