Unlocking the cssa caseload: april 2024 report
The overall Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) caseload in April showed a drop of 365 cases, representing a decrease of 0.2 per cent compared with that of March, according to the latest CSSA caseload statistics released by the Social Welfare Department today (May 20).
The total CSSA caseload at the end of April stood at 198 840 (see attached table), with a total of 270 618 recipients.
Analysed by case nature, low-earnings cases registered a month-to-month decrease of 1.1 per cent to 1 513 cases. Unemployment cases decreased by 0.4 per cent to 16 879 cases. Old age cases, permanent disability cases and single parent cases all decreased by 0.2 per cent to 111 425 cases, 17 072 cases and 20 148 cases respectively.
Ill-health cases remained steady at 27 862 cases.
Source: AI-generated images
London ETO celebrates Hong Kong Cinema in Copenhagen
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London, Film Development Fund and the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency supported the Denmark Asian Cultural Association's "Copenhagen Hong Kong Focus Film Festival" held in Copenhagen, Denmark from September 6 to 8 (Copenhagen time).
An opening reception was held before the screening of "The Goldfinger" to kick off the film festival, with the presence of the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Kingdom of Denmark, Mr Wang Xue-feng, and over 80 guests from the Copenhagen City Council, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, and the local cultural and business sectors.
The Director-General of the London ETO, Mr Gilford Law, addressed the audience at the reception. Mr Law said, "We are delighted to support the celebration of Hong Kong cinema in Copenhagen. With Hong Kong's vision of becoming an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange as underpinned by the National 14th Five-Year Plan, this festival exemplifies our commitment to showcasing the vibrant and diverse talents of our film industry. Hong Kong cinema has long been a beacon of creativity and innovation, and we are excited to share these cinematic achievements with our friends in Denmark."
Mr Law added, "The opening film 'The Goldfinger' is a visually stunning portrayal of Hong Kong in the 1980s. Today, Hong Kong continues to flourish with a wide range of international events and experiences that reflect its dynamic and evolving cultural landscape. We warmly invite you to visit Hong Kong to experience the city's vibrant modernity and rich cultural heritage."
The three-day film festival featured six Hong Kong films, including "The Goldfinger", "The Lyricist Wannabe", "Fly Me to the Moon", "Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In", "Rob N Roll" and "Time Still Turns the Pages".
London ETO celebrates Hong Kong Cinema in Copenhagen Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
London ETO celebrates Hong Kong Cinema in Copenhagen Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
London ETO celebrates Hong Kong Cinema in Copenhagen Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
London ETO celebrates Hong Kong Cinema in Copenhagen Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
London ETO celebrates Hong Kong Cinema in Copenhagen Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
