Commissioner for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area begins visit to Korea to promote GBA's development opportunities
The Commissioner for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Ms Maisie Chan,began a four-day visit to Seoul today (August 28) to promote the development opportunities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and to enhance exchange and collaboration in different areas between the two places.
This evening, Ms Chan will attend a reception with the theme of "Hong Kong – Your Super Connector and Super Value-adder with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area". The reception is organised by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Tokyo) (HKETO (Tokyo)), in collaboration with the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Office. The reception aims to showcase the unlimited business opportunities and development potential of the GBA to various sectors of the local community, while encouraging Korean talent and enterprises to leverage Hong Kong’s role as a "super connector" and "super value-adder" for exploring the enormous markets of the GBA and of the Mainland.
During her stay in Seoul, Ms Chan will call on local government officials, visit a number of innovation and technology enterprises, and exchange views with representatives fromvarious business chambers of commerce and industry associations to learn about the latest developments in Korea. She will also attend a talent attraction luncheon organised by the HKETO (Tokyo) to promote Hong Kong’s unique advantages and talent attraction policies to Korean talent, thereby encouraging them to seize the significant opportunities brought about by GBA development through Hong Kong.
Ms Chan will conclude her visit and return to Hong Kong on August 31.
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CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (September 14) reminded members of the public, particularly those undertaking outdoor activities, to take heed of necessary measures against heat stroke and sunburn in very hot weather.
"The public should carry and drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration while engaging in outdoor activities," a spokesman for the CHP said.
"Those engaged in strenuous outdoor activities should avoid beverages containing caffeine, such as coffee and tea, as well as alcohol, as they speed up water loss through the urinary system," the spokesman explained.
"Infants and children, the elderly, pregnant women, those with chronic illnesses such as heart disease or high blood pressure, outdoor/manual workers, and individuals who are overweight are more vulnerable to heat stroke. They should pay special attention," the spokesman added.
The public should adopt the following precautions:
Wear loose and light-coloured clothing to reduce heat absorption and facilitate sweat evaporation and heat dissipation;
Avoid vigorous exercise and prolonged activities like hiking or trekking as heat, sweating and exhaustion can place additional demands on the physique;
Perform outdoor activities in the morning or the late afternoon, if possible;
For indoor activities, open all windows, use a fan or use air-conditioning to maintain good ventilation;
Do not stay inside a parked vehicle; and
Reschedule work to cooler times of the day if feasible. If working in a hot environment is inevitable, introduce shade in the workplace where practicable. Start work slowly and pick up the pace gradually. Move to a cool area for rest at regular intervals to allow the body to recuperate.
The public should also note the latest and the forecast Ultraviolet (UV) Index released by the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO). When the UV Index is high (6 or above):
Minimise direct exposure of the skin and the eyes to sunlight;
Wear long-sleeved and loose-fitting clothes;
Wear a wide-brimmed hat or use an umbrella;
Seek a shaded area or put on UV-blocking sunglasses;
Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen lotion with a minimum sun protection factor (SPF) of 15, preferably higher. Reapply every two hours if you stay out in the sun, and after swimming, sweating or towelling off; and
While using DEET-containing insect repellents for personal protection against mosquito-borne diseases, apply sunscreen first, then insect repellent.
If symptoms develop, such as dizziness, headache, nausea, shortness of breath or confusion, rest and seek help immediately, and seek medical advice as soon as possible.
The public may obtain more information from the DH's Health Education Infoline (2833 0111),heat strokepage andUV radiationpage; the HKO's Dial-a-Weather (1878 200),latestweather report and forecast,UV Indexand weather information forhiking and mountaineering; andpress releasesof the Labour Departmenton precautions against heat stroke for outdoor workers and their employers when the Very Hot Weather Warning is in force.
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