LCSD setting up Asian Games Focal Site to rally support for athletes of country and Hong Kong
With the 20th Asian Games to be held from September 19 to October 4 this year, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) will set up the "Asian Games Focal Site" at designated sports centres across the 18 districts to broadcast Asian Games competitions. Members of the public are welcome to watch the competitions at the focal sites, cheer for the athletes of the country and Hong Kong, China. The focal sites will open on September 19 from 5pm to 8pm and thereafter daily from 8am to 9pm up to October 4. Details are available on the dedicated website (www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/agfs/index.html). Any adjustments to the opening hours of the focal sites will be announced on the dedicated website.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department, Photo by Bastille Post
On September 19 (2 pm), the Asian Games opening day, the LCSD will hold the "Sports Fun For All cum Asian Games Focal Site Launching Ceremony" at Hong Kong Park Sports Centre to commence the Asian Games Focal Sites as well as the "Sports Fun For All" sports days. The "Sports Fun For All" sports days will be held from September to December at the LCSD's six designated sports centres. With volleyball as the focus, the sports day on September 19 will feature "three major ball games", covering volleyball, football and basketball skill demonstrations, sharing sessions by renowned athletes Sun Yue, Sze Hang-yu, and Lee Ho-ching. Other appeals include fitness exercises performances, elite friendly matches, fitness activities, DIY workshops, and interactive games. Members of the public are welcome to join the ceremony and sports day. For details, please visit the dedicated website (www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/tsd/2026/index.html).
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HKETO Berlin promotes Hong Kong's green transition experience in Vienna
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin (HKETO Berlin), promotes Hong Kong's green transition experience at the 11th Bridge for Cities forum in Vienna, Austria.
The conference, organised by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, was held in Vienna, Austria on October 28 to 30 (Vienna time). It brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and urban development experts from around the world to share experiences and exchange ideas on sustainable urban development and green transition.
On October 29 (Vienna time), the Director of HKETO Berlin, Mr Indiana Wong, joined a panel to share Hong Kong's role as a "super connector" and "super value-adder" under the Belt and Road Initiative. He also presented the strategies outlined under Hong Kong's Climate Action Plan 2050, as well as the city's progress in transitioning towards a low-carbon economy.
"We have set targets of phasing out coal-fired electricity generation and ceasing new registrations of fuel-propelled private cars by 2035, demonstrating Hong Kong's commitment to promoting green transition and achieving carbon neutrality. As a leading international financial centre and an international centre for innovation and technology, Hong Kong's strengths in finance and innovation enable cross-sector collaboration to accelerate the green transition." Mr Wong said.
During the visit, Mr Wong also met with the Permanent Representative and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations Office at Vienna and Other International Organisations in Vienna, Mr Li Song; and the Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Austria, Mr Wang Tao, to exchange views on strengthening collaboration between Hong Kong and Austria.
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 promotes Hong Kong's green transition experience in Vienna Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKETO Berlin promotes Hong Kong's green transition experience in Vienna Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKETO Berlin promotes Hong Kong's green transition experience in Vienna Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKETO Berlin promotes Hong Kong's green transition experience in Vienna Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
