Hong Kong Promotes Financial Collaboration with UK at London Luncheon, Highlights Innovation and Economic Growth

London ETO promotes Hong Kong as leading international financial centre

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London, together with Invest Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, under the Economic and Trade Express platform, supported the Hong Kong Association in hosting a luncheon in London on June 2 (London time) to promote Hong Kong's value proposition as a leading international financial centre and foster financial collaboration with the United Kingdom (UK). The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Mr Eddie Yue, was the keynote speaker.

In his address, Mr Yue highlighted Hong Kong's latest developments in financial innovation and sustainable finance, noting that the city's strong rebound has continued into this year, with vibrant capital inflows and broad-based first-quarter economic growth. Against the backdrop of global businesses and investors progressively seeking greater diversification to mitigate risks, he emphasised Hong Kong's role as a "super-connector" and the opportunities this presents for deepening Hong Kong-UK financial collaboration.

Following his speech, Mr Yue took questions from the audience and exchanged views on topics including the Linked Exchange Rate System and the modernisation of regulatory regimes.

The event was attended by over 90 participants, including government officials and senior representatives from the financial, business and legal sectors.

London ETO promotes Hong Kong as leading international financial centre Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

London ETO promotes Hong Kong as leading international financial centre Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

London ETO promotes Hong Kong as leading international financial centre Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Man sentenced to three months' imprisonment for operating unlicensed slaughterhouse, illegally slaughtering food animals and selling prohibited food

A man pleaded guilty at the Tuen Mun Magistrates' Courts today (June 3) to charges of operating an unlicensed slaughterhouse, illegally slaughtering food animals, and selling prohibited food at a goat farm in Kam Tin, Yuen Long, in breach of the Slaughterhouses Regulation and the Food Business Regulation. He was sentenced to three months' imprisonment for each of the three charges by the Court, with the sentences to run concurrently.

The spokeman for the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) said that the FEHD conducted a blitz operation with the Police on April 16 this year, successfully cracked down on illegal goat slaughtering activities and the sale of prohibited food at the goat farm, and arrested and charged the man.

Under the Slaughterhouses Regulation and the Food Business Regulation, operating an unlicensed slaughterhouse, illegally slaughtering food animals, or sale of prohibited food are serious offences. Upon conviction, offenders are liable to a maximum fine of $50,000 and imprisonment up to six months.

The spokesman emphasised the FEHD's deep concern and strong commitment to combating the illegal slaughtering of food animals and the sale of prohibited food through stringent enforcement actions against violations. Anyone who discovers suspected illegal slaughtering activities or has doubts about the origin of meat being sold by retailers can report it by calling 1823.

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