Breastfeeding promotion pledged
07/31/2010

The Department of Health is committed to promoting breastfeeding by implementing a sustained breastfeeding policy for breastfeeding mothers in all its maternal and child health centres and workplaces.

Prohibited areas' seawater use banned
07/31/2010

The Food Business (Amendment) Regulation 2009 - which prohibits the use of seawater from any prohibited area for keeping live seafood - will come into effect on August 1.

1 dead, 1 injured in Mong Kok crash
07/31/2010

A 40-year-old woman died and a 30-year-old woman was injured after being hit by a taxi in Mong Kok this morning.

Alert issued on implantable material
07/31/2010

The Department of Health has reminded the public to pay attention to reports of adverse reactions as a result of using Novabel Dermal Filler, an implantable material for reconstruction and body contouring.

John Tsang visits revitalised project site
07/30/2010

John TsangFinancial Secretary John Tsang has visited the former North Kowloon Magistracy site in Sham Shui Po where the US Savannah College of Art & Design's Hong Kong campus will be established.

Octopus told to boost privacy protection
07/30/2010

Roderick WooPrivacy Commissioner for Personal Data Roderick Woo has urged Octopus to better protect customers' personal information, noting collecting their names and card numbers is sufficient for giving them basic rewards.