Hongkong Post - News http://sc.hongkongpost.com/gb/www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/index.htm en-US Mon, 3 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0800 Sun, 1 Jul 2008 09:00:00 +0800 Press Releases Copyright(c)2006 Hongkong Post. webmaster@hkpo.gov.hk "Giant Pandas" Special Stamps Issuing Ceremony cum Fundraising Activity for "Sichuan Earthquake Relief Giant Panda Base Rebuilding Fund" http://sc.hongkongpost.com/gb/www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/2008/20080701a/index.htm http://sc.hongkongpost.com/gb/www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/2008/20080701a/index.htm Mon, 1 Jul 2008 09:00:00 +0800 Hongkong Post issued today (July 1) the "Giant Pandas" Special Stamps. Over $1.3 million raised from "Giant Pandas" limited edition stamps http://sc.hongkongpost.com/gb/www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/2008/20080627b/index.htm http://sc.hongkongpost.com/gb/www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/2008/20080627b/index.htm Mon, 27 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0800 The Postmaster General, Mr Tam Wing-pong, today (June 27) announced that a total of $1,375,000 was raised through the Limited Edition Prestige Stamp Products with Giant Panda Paw Print (3,500 sets of Stamp Pack with Giant Panda Paw Print and 10 sets of Box Set with Clay Impression of Giant Panda Paw Print). Mail delivery in Mainland China subject to delays http://sc.hongkongpost.com/gb/www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/2008/20080627a/index.htm http://sc.hongkongpost.com/gb/www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/2008/20080627a/index.htm Mon, 27 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0800 Hongkong Post announced today (June 27) that as advised by China Post, due to the reinforcement of safety inspections of all mail items by the China Civil Aviation Authority in order to guarantee the security of the Beijing 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games, mail delivery services (including Speedpost) for the whole of Mainland China are subject to delay until further notice. Holiday arrangement for HKSAR Establishment Day http://sc.hongkongpost.com/gb/www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/2008/20080625a/index.htm http://sc.hongkongpost.com/gb/www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/2008/20080625a/index.htm Mon, 25 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0800 Hongkong Post today (June 25) announced that for the issue of a set of special stamps with the theme of "Giant Pandas"on July 1 (HKSAR Establishment Day), the normal holiday arrangement with two post offices (The General Post Office and the Airport Post Office) opened to provide services would be strengthened. Hongkong Post extends deadline to buy giant panda fund-raising stamps http://sc.hongkongpost.com/gb/www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/2008/20080617a/index.htm http://sc.hongkongpost.com/gb/www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/2008/20080617a/index.htm Mon, 17 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0800 Due to the overwhelming response from the public for the fund-raising limited edition prestige stamp products with giant panda paw print, Hongkong Post has extended the deadline for subscription from June 19 to June 23. Sale of overseas philatelic products http://sc.hongkongpost.com/gb/www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/2008/20080616a/index.htm http://sc.hongkongpost.com/gb/www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/2008/20080616a/index.htm Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0800 Hongkong Post announced today (June 16) that selected philatelic products issued by the postal administrations of Australia, Macau, Mainland China, New Zealand, Portugal and United Kingdom would be on sale at all philatelic offices from June 19 (Thursday). "Giant Pandas" special stamp issue http://sc.hongkongpost.com/gb/www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/2008/20080612a/index.htm http://sc.hongkongpost.com/gb/www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/2008/20080612a/index.htm Mon, 12 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0800 A set of special stamps with the theme of "Giant Pandas" would be released on July 1, the Postmaster General, Mr Tam Wing-pong, announced today (June 12). "Jellyfish" special stamps ceremony held at Ocean Park http://sc.hongkongpost.com/gb/www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/2008/20080611a/index.htm http://sc.hongkongpost.com/gb/www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/2008/20080611a/index.htm Mon, 11 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0800 Hongkong Post held today (June 11) the "Jellyfish" Special Stamps - New Stamp Ceremony at Ocean Park, officiated by Chairman of Ocean Park Hong Kong, Dr Allan Zeman, and Postmaster General, Mr Tam Wing-pong. Delay in mail delivery services in Mainland China http://sc.hongkongpost.com/gb/www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/2008/20080606a/index.htm http://sc.hongkongpost.com/gb/www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/2008/20080606a/index.htm Mon, 6 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0800 Hongkong Post announced today (June 6) that as advised by China Post, mail delivery services (including Speedpost) in certain areas affected by Sichuan earthquake in May, have resumed as normal. "Speedpost Sports Games" China promotion announced for Speedpost customers http://sc.hongkongpost.com/gb/www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/2008/20080603a/index.htm http://sc.hongkongpost.com/gb/www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/2008/20080603a/index.htm Mon, 3 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0800 Hongkong Post today (June 3) announced details of its new "Speedpost Sports Games" promotion. No mail delivery on the day following Tuen Ng Festival http://sc.hongkongpost.com/gb/www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/2008/20080602a/index.htm http://sc.hongkongpost.com/gb/www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/2008/20080602a/index.htm Mon, 2 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0800 Hongkong Post announced today (June 2) that there would be no mail delivery during the coming public holiday on Monday, June 9 (the day following the Tuen Ng Festival). All post offices will be closed except the General Post Office and the Airport Post Office. Hongkong Post not connected to www.kd-express.com http://sc.hongkongpost.com/gb/www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/2008/20080526b/index.htm http://sc.hongkongpost.com/gb/www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/2008/20080526b/index.htm Mon, 26 May 2008 09:00:00 +0800 Hongkong Post wishes to draw the attention of the public to a website at "www.kd-express.com", belonging to the Kuaida Express/Hong Kong Qantas international courier service companies. Special stamp issue - "Jellyfish" to be released in June http://sc.hongkongpost.com/gb/www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/2008/20080526a/index.htm http://sc.hongkongpost.com/gb/www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/2008/20080526a/index.htm Mon, 26 May 2008 09:00:00 +0800 The Postmaster General, Mr Tam Wing-pong, today (May 26) announced that a set of special stamps with the theme of "Jellyfish" will be released on June 12 (Thursday). Hongkong Post raises over HK$1.3 million for earthquake relief http://sc.hongkongpost.com/gb/www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/2008/20080524a/index.htm http://sc.hongkongpost.com/gb/www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/2008/20080524a/index.htm Mon, 24 May 2008 09:00:00 +0800 Hongkong Post today (May 24) held a fundraising auction of stamp products and banknotes for Sichuan Earthquake Relief in the Counter Hall, 1/F, General Post Office. Hongkong Post fund-raising auction for Sichuan earthquake relief http://sc.hongkongpost.com/gb/www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/2008/20080520a/index.htm http://sc.hongkongpost.com/gb/www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/2008/20080520a/index.htm Mon, 20 May 2008 09:00:00 +0800 Hongkong Post would hold its first fundraising auction of stamp products and banknotes on Saturday (May 24), the Postmaster General, Mr Tam Wing-pong said today (May 20). Delay in mail delivery services in Mainland China http://sc.hongkongpost.com/gb/www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/2008/20080514a/index.htm http://sc.hongkongpost.com/gb/www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/2008/20080514a/index.htm Mon, 14 May 2008 09:00:00 +0800 Hongkong Post announced today that as advised by China Post, both outbound and inbound postal operations are affected by the earthquake in Sichuan.