Commissioner of Customs and Excise meets Director General in Shenzhen Customs District
The Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Ms Louise Ho, today (October 30) met with the Director General in Shenzhen Customs District, Mr Zheng Jugang, in the Customs Headquarters Building (CHB) to exchange views on further deepening co-operation between the two Customs administrations.
Ms Ho welcomed Mr Zheng's visit to Hong Kong Customs with his delegation and chaired a meeting with the delegation. During the meeting, the two Customs administrations discussed multiple issues, including refining the point-to-point express co-operation and liaison between Shenzhen and Hong Kong Land Boundary Control Points, strengthening information exchange and mutual assistance in law enforcement amongst boundary control points, combating smuggling activities of parallel traders, mounting joint operations in fighting against cross-boundary crimes, improving the prevention and control of risks, and promoting the Single E-lock Scheme.
Ms Ho said that Hong Kong Customs willcontinue to promote and deepen high-level collaboration with the Shenzhen Customs District in different areas, thereby enhancing the enforcement capabilities of both administrations and contributing to the developments of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the country.
The delegation today also toured the CHB Exhibition Gallery and Customs Computer Forensic Laboratory to learn about the department's historical developments, key functions and work on tackling advanced technology crimes.
Commissioner of Customs and Excise meets Director General in Shenzhen Customs District Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Commissioner of Customs and Excise meets Director General in Shenzhen Customs District Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Commissioner of Customs and Excise meets Director General in Shenzhen Customs District Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Strive and Rise Programme starts recruiting third cohort
The Strive and Rise Programme has started recruiting 4 000 mentees for the third cohort today (October 31).
Secondary One to Secondary Four students from underprivileged families, particularly those living in subdivided units, may submit applications through the Programme's mobile application starting today and approach their schools or the non-governmental organisations that assist the Government in implementing the Programme (see Annex) for enquiries if more information or assistance is required. Applications will close on November 20.
The Programme is formulated and implemented by an interdepartmental task force led by the Chief Secretary for Administration. Through tripartite collaboration among the Government, the business sector and the community, the Programme provides focused support for Secondary One to Secondary Four students from underprivileged families, particularly those living in subdivided units. The Programme comprises three key elements, namely mentorship, personal development plans and financial support. Through a one-year intensive foundation training that includes mentorship and a structured programme covering orientation, basic training, diverse group activities, Mainland study and exchange tours, etc, the Programme will help mentees broaden their horizons, reinforce self-confidence, develop a positive outlook on life, set goals for the future and strive for upward mobility.
In addition, the Programme will provide start-up financial support of $5,000 for mentees to implement their personal development plans under the guidance of their mentors. Upon successful completion of the Programme, a scholarship of $5,000 will be awarded to the mentees for their personal pursuits by applying the financial planning concepts that they have learned.
Upon successful completion of the one-year intensive foundation training of the Programme, mentees will automatically become members of the Alumni Club, where they will continue to expand their social network and horizons by participating in diverse activities and job tasting/internship programmes.
For more information about the application details of the third cohort and the mobile application of the Programme, please visit the designated website: www.striveandrise.gov.hk.
