Youth Financial Education Programme officially launched

Empower your future: exciting launch of youth financial education program

The kick-off ceremony of the Youth Financial Education Programme, launched by the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau (HYAB) and the Investor and Financial Education Council (IFEC), was held today (May 21).

To assist with the development of young people, the Chief Executive announced in the 2023 Policy Address that the Government will launch a pilot scheme to provide young people with financial planning and counselling services as well as information on financial management, saving and investment that suits individual needs. On a pilot basis, the Youth Financial Education Programme will be implemented at the five youth hostels under the Youth Hostel Scheme to help young people with developing an effective financial management plan.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Miss Alice Mak, said that the HYAB and the IFEC will introduce a series of online resources and activities through the Youth Financial Education Programme in the coming months, including story-telling sessions on financial planning and interactive learning activities. The programme aims to help young people customise their own financial plans and goals, so that they will develop good habits for managing personal finances and investment. She said she hopes that young people would utilise the financial education resources to actively enhance their knowledge, attitude and ability in personal finance management during their stay in the youth hostels, and engage in personal financial planning as well as life planning. She expressed her gratitude towards the IFEC and the operators of the youth hostels for collaborating with the HYAB in organising the programme.

After the kick-off ceremony, Miss Mak participated in the first story-telling session on financial planning with the guests and youth tenants.

Other officiating guests of the kick-off ceremony included the Under Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Mr Clarence Leung; the Commissioner for Youth, Mr Eric Chan; the General Manager of the IFEC, Ms Dora Li; and former Chairman of the Hong Kong Investment Funds Association Mr Bruno Lee. Representatives from various organisations participating in the Youth Hostel Scheme also attended the event.

Youth Financial Education Programme officially launched Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Youth Financial Education Programme officially launched Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Youth Financial Education Programme officially launched Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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