LegCo Panel Visits Judiciary to Discuss Justice Administration and Technology Innovations in Court Operations

Visit of LegCo Panel on Administration of Justice and Legal Services to Judiciary

The following is issued on behalf of the Judiciary:

At the invitation of the Judiciary, Members of the Legislative Council (LegCo) Panel on Administration of Justice and Legal Services today (June 2) visited the Court of Final Appeal Building and the Mega Courtroom at the Wanchai Law Courts Building. Similar visits were organised in 2023 and 2024.

The visit started with an exchange session of the Panel Members with Chief Justice Andrew Cheung, Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal; Mr Justice Jeremy Poon, Chief Judge of the High Court; Madam Justice Carlye Chu, Vice-President of the Court of Appeal of the High Court; and Ms Esther Leung, the Judiciary Administrator, at the Court of Final Appeal Building on major issues relating to the administration of justice.

The Members then visited the Mega Courtroom at the Wanchai Law Courts Building, where they were updated on the progress of the development of the new District Court Building on Caroline Hill Road. They were also given a presentation and demonstration on major initiatives on theuse of technology in court operations, including the integrated Court Case Management System, guidelines on using generative artificial intelligence, remote hearings, e-bundle hearings, voice-to-text technology, as well as digital evidence presentation and exhibits handling at court hearings.

Members participating in the visit included the Chairman of theLegCo Panel on Administration of Justice and Legal Services, Ms Carmen Kan; the Deputy Chairman of the Panel, Mr Holden Chow; Panel Members Professor Priscilla Leung, Dr Junius Ho, Ms Maggie Chan, Mr Wu Yingpeng, Professor Alex Fan, Mr Nick Chan, and Dr Thomas So; as well as non-Panel members Mr Chan Siu-hung, Mr Aaron Bok, Ms Christine Fong, Mr Lothair Lam, Mr Chong Ho-fung and Mr Tommy Chung.

Visit of LegCo Panel on Administration of Justice and Legal Services to Judiciary Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Visit of LegCo Panel on Administration of Justice and Legal Services to Judiciary Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Visit of LegCo Panel on Administration of Justice and Legal Services to Judiciary Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Visit of LegCo Panel on Administration of Justice and Legal Services to Judiciary Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

InvestHK provides new taste of Portugal: pastry brand Manteigaria debuts in Central for city's egg tart devotees

Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) announced today (June 2) that Manteigaria, the Portuguese bakery brand renowned for its freshly baked Pastéis de Nata (original Portuguese egg tarts), has officially opened its first Hong Kong store in Central. The opening marks a significant milestone in the company's international expansion and reinforces Hong Kong's appeal as a strategic gateway for heritage food and beverage brands seeking entry into the diverse Asian market.

The Acting Director-General of Investment Promotion of InvestHK, Mr Arnold Lau, said, "We welcome Manteigaria to Hong Kong to the delight of our city's passionate egg tart fans. Just as an authentic pastry store can transform a neighbourhood, a vibrant gastronomic scene draws talent and investment to a world-class city. Manteigaria's arrival reinforces Hong Kong's identity as a dynamic crossroads of East and West - a city that appeals to diverse taste buds while serving as a premier destination for global business."

The Chief Executive Officer of Portugália Restauração, the restaurant group that owns Manteigaria, Mr Francisco Carvalho Martins, said, "Hong Kong consumers are curious, cosmopolitan, and uncompromising about taste. Our brand seeks a globally recognised market that values both heritage and innovation, and Hong Kong is exactly that. We see the city as the perfect stage from which to spread the aroma of our original, freshly baked Pastéis de Nata, and a key catalyst for our growth journey in Asia."

Founded in Lisbon, Portugal, in 2014, Manteigaria is part of Portugália Restauração, a restaurant group with over a century of heritage. Today, Manteigaria operates over 20 bakeries across Portugal, France, Macao and Spain. The brand's Portuguese egg tarts are baked fresh daily in an open kitchen using traditional methods perfected in Lisbon, delivering a crisp, buttery pastry with a smooth, velvety custard, often enjoyed with a light sprinkle of cinnamon.

Driven by strong confidence in Hong Kong's vibrant culinary sector, Manteigaria plans to open six locations across the city by the end of 2027. InvestHK has worked closely with Portugalia Restauração and Manteigaria throughout the process, providing go-to-market strategies, local market insights, and access to the city's high-quality supplier network to facilitate its successful launch and continued expansion.

For more information about Manteigaria, please visit www.manteigaria.com.

InvestHK provides new taste of Portugal: pastry brand Manteigaria debuts in Central for city's egg tart devotees Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

InvestHK provides new taste of Portugal: pastry brand Manteigaria debuts in Central for city's egg tart devotees Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

InvestHK provides new taste of Portugal: pastry brand Manteigaria debuts in Central for city's egg tart devotees Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases