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South China Morning Post
5 hours ago
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
Citing research, Hong Kong tourism chief rejects reusable cups at Kai Tak Sports Park
Hong Kong authorities have pushed back against a call to use reusable plastic containers at Kai Tak Sports Park, saying such non-biodegradable products will 'undermine' efforts to promote carbon reduction and resource recycling. In reply to a lawmaker's question on Wednesday, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui said that research by the park's operator comparing local and overseas practices showed that using reusable plastic containers in Hong Kong would generate more carbon emissions and consume more resources. On the same day, environmental NGO Greenpeace Hong Kong urged the sports park to consider using reusable plastic cups for the coming Hong Kong Football Festival and called on Law to refer to other global sports organisations, such as the English Premier League, in which 65 per cent of clubs used reusable cups. It also called on the bureau to take the lead in piloting and subsidising a reusable cup system during the National Games to be held in the city in November, making it the first carbon-neutral edition of the games. However, Law did not consider using reusable plastic containers a good idea. 'As reusable plastic containers are not biodegradable, they do not support the plastic-free initiative and undermine Kai Tak Sports Park's efforts in promoting carbon reduction and resource circulation,' Law said.
Emirates 24/7
15-07-2025
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
Ducab to supply cables for Kai Tak Hospital project in Hong Kong
Ducab Group has been awarded a contract to electrify one of Hong Kong's largest and most advanced hospital projects to date: the Acute Hospital in Kai Tak Development Area. This came as part of the group's participation in Build4Asia 2025, a leading event for innovative technologies in the security, building, and electrical engineering sectors, held in Hong Kong from 15th to 17th July 2025. Ducab's cable supply to the infrastructure includes over 40,000 kilometres of high-performance XL-LSZH building wires and more than 15,000 kilometres of fire-resistant FLAM BICC 1 cables, designed for enhanced safety in critical applications. The company is also supplying armoured LSZH cables as per BS 6724 standards and specialised FLAM BICC 6 fire-resistant cables to ensure system integrity even in emergencies. Charles Edouard Mellagui, CEO, Ducab Cables Business, said, "The Kai Tak Hospital project exemplifies our commitment to supporting Asia's growing infrastructure needs at a time when healthcare soars to the top of government agendas. Healthcare facilities require the highest levels of safety and reliability, and our fire-resistant and low-smoke cable solutions provide the essential backbone for these critical operations." Ducab's involvement reflects its mission to support critical infrastructure across borders and its global export capabilities in meeting international standards and specifications.
Zawya
15-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Ducab to supply cables for Kai Tak Hospital project in Hong Kong
DUBAI - Ducab Group has been awarded a contract to electrify one of Hong Kong's largest and most advanced hospital projects to date: the Acute Hospital in Kai Tak Development Area. This came as part of the group's participation in Build4Asia 2025, a leading event for innovative technologies in the security, building, and electrical engineering sectors, held in Hong Kong from 15th to 17th July 2025. Ducab's cable supply to the infrastructure includes over 40,000 kilometres of high-performance XL-LSZH building wires and more than 15,000 kilometres of fire-resistant FLAM BICC 1 cables, designed for enhanced safety in critical applications. The company is also supplying armoured LSZH cables as per BS 6724 standards and specialised FLAM BICC 6 fire-resistant cables to ensure system integrity even in emergencies. Charles Edouard Mellagui, CEO, Ducab Cables Business, said, "The Kai Tak Hospital project exemplifies our commitment to supporting Asia's growing infrastructure needs at a time when healthcare soars to the top of government agendas. Healthcare facilities require the highest levels of safety and reliability, and our fire-resistant and low-smoke cable solutions provide the essential backbone for these critical operations." Ducab's involvement reflects its mission to support critical infrastructure across borders and its global export capabilities in meeting international standards and specifications.
Zawya
15-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Ducab powers healthcare infrastructure growth in Asia with Kai Tak Hospital Project
Dubai, UAE – Ducab Group, an end-to-end energy solutions provider and one of the UAE's leading industrial organizations, has been awarded a contract to electrify one of Hong Kong's largest and most advanced hospital projects to date: the Acute Hospital in Kai Tak Development Area. Set to be completed by the end of 2026, the Acute Hospital is a government-led initiative designed to meet the growing healthcare demands of Kowloon's aging and expanding population. With a capacity of 2,400 beds and 37 operating theatres, the hospital will become one of the most advanced and expansive medical facilities in Hong Kong. Ducab's cable supply to the infrastructure includes over 40,000 kilometers of high-performance XL-LSZH building wires and more than 15,000 kilometers of fire-resistant FLAM BICC 1 cables, designed for enhanced safety in critical applications. The company is also supplying armored LSZH cables as per BS 6724 standards and specialized FLAM BICC 6 fire-resistant cables to ensure system integrity even in emergency situations. Engineered to maintain circuit integrity during fires, these cables are a crucial requirement for hospitals where uninterrupted power supply can be a matter of life and death. Charles Edouard Mellagui, CEO, Ducab Cables Business, said: "The Kai Tak Hospital project exemplifies our commitment to supporting Asia's growing infrastructure needs at a time when healthcare soars to the top of government agendas. Healthcare facilities require the highest levels of safety and reliability, and our fire-resistant and low-smoke cable solutions provide the essential backbone for these critical operations." With approximately 1 kilometers of armored cables, Ducab's involvement reflects its mission to support critical infrastructure across borders. The project also reaffirms the company's global export capabilities in meeting international standards and specifications. Ducab's global footprint now covers 75 markets – including Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas – with exports accounting for 60% of its overall production. Furthermore, the company's manufacturing facilities are certified to international standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, ensuring consistent quality and performance across all export markets.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Housing-starved Hong Kong turns Covid quarantine site into hostel
Once designated a quarantine facility during the Covid pandemic, a sprawling site in southern Kowloon, Hong Kong, is set to be home to a youth hostel for thousands of young people, as the city deals with a housing crisis. The project in Kai Tak, named Runway 1331 - after a former airport on the site - opened on Sunday for trial operations, offering 250 rooms for rent starting at HK$200 ($25; £19) a night. It's part of Hong Kong's Youth Hostel Scheme, which aims to house young people at affordable rates while they save up to rent or buy their own place. Houses in Hong Kong are among the most expensive in the world - and notoriously small. With waits for public rental flats lasting five years on average, many opt to rent subdivided flats where dozens of tenants are packed into a single apartment unit, also known as "coffin homes". In 2020, the first facility under Hong Kong's Youth Hostel Scheme started operations. The scheme supports non-governmental organisations to build and operate youth hostels where people can live for up to five years. There are currently two facilities in operation - both in the northwestern New Territories - which offer rooms to people aged 30 or below. The hostel unveiled in Kai Tak on Sunday offers rooms for people aged 40 or below. It also aims to be a cultural hub, with some rent-free rooms set aside for tenants with creative talents. These tenants are expected to give back to the community by organising workshops and other events to share their skills, according to local media. "We hope Runway 1331 ultimately will develop into the world's biggest incubator for the youth," said entrepreneur Winnie Chiu Wing-kwan, who is developing the project with a state-owned enterprise, the South China Morning Post reported. The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau said it hoped the community would also promote exchanges among Hong Kong tenants and youth from mainland China and abroad. The 11.5-hectare (28.4 acres) site, which consists of 3,000 unused quarantine rooms with private toilets, is expected to be fully operational later this year. There had been calls for such Covid quarantine facilities to be repurposed to fill the intense housing demand. The facility in Kai Tak is one of several quarantine sites that were built during the pandemic, and which could collectively house hundreds of thousands of people. As Covid restrictions lifted and these facilities emptied, calls mounted for them to be repurposed into residences to combat the city's yearslong housing shortage.
