Government Appoints New Energy Advisory Committee Leadership and Members for Two-Year Term, Effective Immediately - Decarbonisation and Renewable Energy Focus

Government announces appointments to Energy Advisory Committee

The Government today (July 15) announced that Professor Simon Wong Kit-lung and Dr Conrad Wong Tin-cheung have been appointed as the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Energy Advisory Committee, as well as 17 community figures appointed as members. The appointments are for a term of two years, effective as of today.

The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, expressed his gratitude to members of the previous term, particularly the retiring Chairman, Mr Jimmy Kwok Chun-wah, and 11 members, Professor Andrew Chan Chi-fai , Ms Natalie Chan, Dr Vincent Cheng Sai-yau, Mr Cheung Chi-wah, Professor Fung Tung, Ms Linda Ho Wai-ping, Ms Hilda Lam Hiu-nga, Mr Ellis Lau Ying-tung, Ms Ivy Lee Siu-wing, Ms Christina Tang Pik-han, and Mr Ryan Yeung Shun-cheung, for their support and service in the past years. He also welcomed 12 new members, Mr Chan Chuen-wai, Professor Anthony Cheung Chun-yue, Ms Carmen Chu, Mr Fong Chung-lun, Dr Jeffrey Hung Oi-shing, Dr Jim Ka-wai, Mr Kwan King-fai, Ms Grace Kwok May-han, Professor Sunnie Lau Sing-yeung, Professor Nora Tam Fung-yee, Professor Charles Wong Man-sing, Ms Priscilla Wong Wai-yee, to the Committee. "Under the sterling leadership of the Chairman, the Committee has tendered invaluable advice to the Government on important energy matters. Looking ahead, we will continue to work closely with the Committee on various energy policy matters, including decarbonisation and the promotion of renewable energy as well as energy efficiency and conservation in the community," he said.

The Committee advises the Government on energy policy, including policy matters concerning energy supply and demand, energy conservation and efficiency, and other related matters.

The full membership of the Committee is as follows:

Professor Simon Wong Kit-lung (Chairman)

* Dr Conrad Wong Tin-cheung (Deputy Chairman)

* Dr Gigi Au Yeung Chi-ting

* Mr Keith Chan Chuk-hin

Mr Chan Chuen-wai

Professor Anthony Cheung Chun-yue

Ms Carmen Chu

* Mr Chui Tim-wai

Mr Fong Chung-lun

Dr Jeffrey Hung Oi-shing

Dr Jim Ka-wai

Mr Kwan King-fai

Ms Grace Kwok May-han

Professor Sunnie Lau Sing-yeung

* Ms Donna Sit Tsz-shan

Professor Nora Tam Fung-yee

Professor Charles Wong Man-sing

Ms Priscilla Wong Wai-yee

* Ms Elsa Yuen May-yee

* Permanent Secretary for Environment and Ecology (Environment) or his/her representative

* Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services or his/her representative

* Serving members

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Thai luxury health and beauty brand opens first overseas store in Hong Kong

​Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) announced that Thai holistic wellness and lifestyle brand PAÑPURI has officially opened its first store in Hong Kong today (August 27), taking the brand to the world stage.

Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion Dr Jimmy Chiang lauded the move, saying, "Cosmetics and personal care products are popular shopping categories for both locals and visitors. The opening of PAÑPURI in Hong Kong offers not only a premium choice for customers, but also shows the attraction of Hong Kong as a global hub for international brands. I wish PAÑPURI every success in Hong Kong and beyond."

The new store at a cultural-retail shopping mall in Tsim Sha Tsui offers a wide range of fragrance and beauty products, including essential oils, ambience diffusers, fragrances and more. It also provides an exclusive Hong Kong Edition EXTRACT Perfume Oil collection and a Bespoke Sensorial Bar for customers to design their own signature scent with the assistance of trained specialists.

Managing Director of PAÑPURI Mr Pramote Dechaboonsiripanich said, "Hong Kong's consumers are known for their refined taste and demand for premium products, which presented a strategic opportunity for us to grow our customer base. Additionally, Hong Kong serves as a gateway to the Mainland and a global business hub, making it an ideal location for expansion. Our data also shows that Hong Kong customers rank among our top clients, so this move allows us to better serve both local and international customers."

He added, "Our goal is to expand to three or four stores in Hong Kong and to establish our Hong Kong office, capitalising on the city's status as a strategic gateway to Asia and a sought-after international hub. Our Hong Kong office will play a pivotal role in overseeing operations across Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao. Its key responsibilities will include driving sales, marketing initiatives and planning, as well as enhancing our retail capabilities over the next few years."

For more information about PAÑPURI, please visit www.panpuri.com.

To get a copy of the photos, please visit www.flickr.com/photos/investhk/albums/72177720319824763.

Thai luxury health and beauty brand opens first overseas store in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Thai luxury health and beauty brand opens first overseas store in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases