Hongkong Post to Sell International Philatelic Products Starting November 12

2024-11-08 11:15 Last Updated At：11:28

Hongkong Post announces sale of philatelic products of various postal administrations

Hongkong Post announced today (November 8) that selected philatelic products issued by China Post, Macao Post and Telecommunications and the postal administrations of Australia, Isle of Man, Japan, Liechtenstein, New Zealand and the United Kingdom will be available for sale from November 12 (Tuesday).

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Hongkong Post announces sale of philatelic products of various postal administrations Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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Hongkong Post announces sale of philatelic products of various postal administrations Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

China Post issued "The Investitures of the Gods (I)" and "Mogao Caves (II)" stamps. "The Investitures of the Gods (I)" stamps are crafted with Chinese traditional Gongbi painting and heavy colours, inheriting the aesthetics of Song dynasty paintings. With fine brushstrokes and precise composition, the stamps create a realm of fantasy that is mysterious, ancient, and magnificent. "Mogao Caves (II)" stamps exhibit the texture and shape of the statues, which are austere and elegant, highlighting the rich historical and cultural essence of Mogao Caves. Meanwhile, Macao Post and Telecommunications released two sets of philatelic products, namely the "40th Anniversary of Television Broadcast in Macao" stamp sheetlet that commemorates the 40 years of television broadcasting service to the population of Macao, and the "Trails in Macao" stamps that feature four popular trails located in Macao, Taipa, Coloane and the landscape along the trails.

As for other philatelic products, Australia Post issued a set of stamps themed "Koalas in Danger", raising the awareness about the endangered koalas. Japan Post released a set of stamps on "Autumn Greetings 2024" to depict leisurely scenes of life and a variety of flora and fauna in Autumn colours, showing the sense of the season. Liechtensteinische Post AG issued a stamp sheetlet to mark the 100 years of the Swiss Franc as the national currency of the Principality of Liechtenstein. In addition, Royal Mail launched a set of stamps themed "Tower of London" to showcase many of this iconic landmark's fascinating features and time-honoured traditions.

The selected philatelic products will be available for sale at the Hongkong Post online shopping mall ShopThruPost (shopthrupost.hongkongpost.hk) starting from 9 am on November 12, while stocks last. These products will also be available at the PostShop of the General Post Office, Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office and Sha Tin Central Post Office on the same day. Details of each product, the prices and sales quotas are set out in the Appendix. For further information, members of the public may visit the Hongkong Post Stamps website (stamps.hongkongpost.hk) or call the Hongkong Post Philatelic Bureau hotline at 2785 5711.

Government to Tender Tsing Yi Lot for Logistics Services, Vehicle Park; Deadline is February 21, 2025.

2024-11-08 11:00 Last Updated At：11:08

Government to sell site in Tsing Yi by public tender to support modern logistics development

The Government announced today (November 8) that a site, Tsing Yi Town Lot No. 202 at the junction of Tsing Hung Road and Tsing Yi Road, Tsing Yi, New Territories, will be disposed of by public tender for logistics services and public vehicle park purposes. The tender invitation will close on February 21, 2025.

The Transport and Logistics Bureau promulgated eight major strategies in the Action Plan on Modern Logistics Development in October 2023 to lead the future development of the logistics industry in Hong Kong, which included actively identifying suitable sites for supporting modern logistics development. The Government has identified logistics sites with development potential around the Kwai Tsing Container Terminals and plans to release a total of four logistics sites, on a regular basis between 2024 and 2027. Tsing Yi Town Lot No. 202 is one of them.

Tsing Yi Town Lot No. 202 has a site area of about 44 318 square metres and is designated for logistics services and public vehicle park purposes, with the maximum gross floor area that may be attained being 227 836 sq m for developing multi-storey modern logistics facilities and a public vehicle park, thereby achieving multiple uses on one site.

A spokesperson for the Transport and Logistics Bureau said, "The logistics industry is one of the important pillars of the Hong Kong economy. With a view to promoting modern logistics development and consolidating Hong Kong's role as an international logistics hub, the Government will continue to increase the supply of quality logistics sites, thereby meeting the short and medium term demand for logistics land from the industry. The Government will closely monitor the market situation to release the remaining three relevant logistics sites in a timely manner and in accordance with the plan set out in the Action Plan."

Land sale documents, including the Form of Tender, the Tender Notice, the Conditions of Sale and the sale plan of the lot, are now available for downloading from the Lands Department (LandsD) website (www.landsd.gov.hk), while the sale plan is available for inspection by the public from today until the close of the tender. The sale plan in hard copy may also be purchased at the Survey and Mapping Office of the LandsD, 6/F, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong, from today until the close of the tender. The particulars of the tender were gazetted today.

Hongkong Post to Sell International Philatelic Products Starting November 12

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