Hongkong Post - Press Releases https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/about_us/whats_new/press_release/index.html en-US Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0800 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:51:43 +0800 Press Releases Copyright(c) 2006 Hongkong Post. webmaster@hkpo.gov.hk (WebMaster) Postal services to Jamaica subject to delays https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/about_us/whats_new/press_release/index_id_1352.html https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/about_us/whats_new/press_release/index_id_1352.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:10:00 +0800 Hongkong Post announced today (October 30) that, as advised by the postal administration of Jamaica, mail delivery services to Jamaica are subject to delays due to severe weather.

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Hongkong Post alerts public to fraudulent job advertisement https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/about_us/whats_new/press_release/index_id_1351.html https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/about_us/whats_new/press_release/index_id_1351.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 20:35:00 +0800 Hongkong Post today (October 24) appealed to members of the public to stay alert to a fraudulent job advertisement published on a recruitment website.

The fraudulent job advertisement concerned was about recruitment of postal assistant clerks to work in the Kowloon Bay Post Office for production and delivery of philatelic products, etc. Hongkong Post clarifies that it had not published the job advertisement in question. The case has been reported to the Police, and the recruitment website has also been requested to follow up on the fraudulent advertisement.

Hongkong Post reminds the public that its job advertisement will not be posted on third-party platforms. When there are job vacancies, information will only be published on the Hongkong Post website https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/about_us/career/index.html and the Civil Service Bureau website https://www.csb.gov.hk/english/recruit/7.html for open recruitment.

Members of the public who have provided personal information to any suspicious websites or unknown persons via the advertisement should contact the Police. For enquiries, please call the Hongkong Post enquiry hotline at 2921 2222 or hkpo@hkpo.gov.hk.

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Postal services to Myanmar return to normal https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/about_us/whats_new/press_release/index_id_1350.html https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/about_us/whats_new/press_release/index_id_1350.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0800 Hongkong Post announced today (October 23) that, as advised by the postal administration of Myanmar, mail delivery services previously affected by the impact of an earthquake have returned to normal.

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Postal services to Madagascar return to normal https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/about_us/whats_new/press_release/index_id_1349.html https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/about_us/whats_new/press_release/index_id_1349.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0800 Hongkong Post announced today (October 23) that, as advised by the postal administration of Madagascar, mail delivery services previously affected by disruptions caused by local demonstrations have returned to normal.

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Christmas air mail - latest dates of posting 2025 https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/about_us/whats_new/press_release/index_id_1348.html https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/about_us/whats_new/press_release/index_id_1348.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:45:00 +0800 Hongkong Post today (October 23) announced the latest air mail posting dates for Christmas this year. While the dates are provisional, they have been calculated based on the requirements of respective postal administrations, and are for reference only. These dates and services are subject to availability of flights, and may be altered at short notice. The public are advised to post earlier than the dates shown. Members of the public may visit the web page at (https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/about_us/whats_new/index.html) on the service availability for various destinations before posting.

Destination Letters and packets Parcels
Chinese Mainland December 9 December 9
Taiwan December 5 December 4

Asia and the Middle East

Destination Letters and packets Parcels
Bangladesh December 4 November 28
Brunei Darussalam December 3 November 28
India November 28 November 27
Indonesia December 8 December 5
Iran December 3 December 2
Israel December 4 *
Japan December 9 December 8
Jordan December 4 December 3
Korea December 2 December 2
Lao People's Dem. Rep. December 9 December 8
Lebanon November 26 November 25
Malaysia December 3 December 1
Myanmar December 4 *
Nepal November 20 November 19
Pakistan December 9 December 2
Saudi Arabia December 3 December 2
Singapore December 2 December 1
Sri Lanka December 9 *
Thailand December 2 December 2
The Philippines December 2 December 1
United Arab Emirates December 9 December 8
Viet Nam December 8 December 5
Other destinations in Asia and the Middle East December 4 December 2

Central, South and North America

Destination Letters and packets Parcels
Argentina November 18 November 17
Brazil November 28 November 28
Canada December 4 November 28
Chile November 28 November 27
Costa Rica November 18 *
Guyana December 2 December 1
Mexico December 2 December 1
Panama December 3 December 2
Peru December 3 December 2
United States of America # December 5 December 5
Uruguay November 28 *
Other destinations in Central, South and North America November 28 November 26

Europe

Destination Letters and packets Parcels
Austria December 2 December 1
Belgium December 2 December 1
Cyprus December 4 December 2
Czech Republic November 18 November 18
Denmark December 2 December 1
Estonia December 4 December 3
Finland December 5 December 1
France December 3 December 3
Germany December 5 December 4
Gibraltar December 8 November 25
Greece December 2 December 1
Hungary December 3 December 2
Iceland December 2 *
Ireland December 5 December 1
Italy December 2 December 1
Latvia December 1 December 1
Lithuania December 4 December 3
Malta December 2 December 1
Netherlands December 3 December 2
Norway December 2 December 1
Poland December 3 December 2
Portugal December 2 November 28
Romania December 8 December 1
Russia November 25 November 17
Serbia December 2 December 1
Slovakia December 4 December 1
Spain December 2 December 1
Sweden December 5 December 4
Switzerland December 8 December 4
Türkiye December 3 December 2
United Kingdom December 5 December 5
Other destinations in Europe November 25 November 25

Oceania

Destination Letters and packets Parcels
Australia December 9 December 8
Fiji December 1 November 28
French Polynesia December 2 December 1
Nauru December 1 *
New Caledonia November 27 November 27
New Zealand December 2 December 1
Papua New Guinea November 26 *
Solomon Islands December 2 *
Tonga December 3 December 2
Other destinations in Oceania December 2 November 26

Africa

Destination Letters and packets Parcels
Egypt December 9 December 8
Eswatini December 4 *
Kenya December 2 *
Malawi December 4 *
Mauritius December 2 November 24
Morocco December 4 December 1
South Africa November 21 November 20
Other destinations in Africa December 4 December 1

* Service under suspension
# Postal services available for items containing document only

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Hongkong Post to issue "The 15th National Games" special stamps https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/about_us/whats_new/press_release/index_id_1347.html https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/about_us/whats_new/press_release/index_id_1347.html Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:27:00 +0800 Hongkong Post announced today (October 22) that a set of special stamps and associated philatelic products on the theme of "The 15th National Games" will be released for sale on November 9 (Sunday), the opening day of the National Games.

Held once every four years, the National Games of the People's Republic of China (National Games) are the largest and highest-level national multisports event in the country. The 15th National Games, scheduled from November 9 to 21, 2025, will be cohosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. It also marks the first time that Hong Kong cohosts the National Games. Hong Kong will stage eight competition events, including basketball (men's U22), track cycling, fencing, golf, handball (men), rugby sevens, triathlon, and beach volleyball, as well as one mass participation event, namely bowling. Hongkong Post will issue "The 15th National Games" special stamps and associated philatelic products to celebrate this national mega event with members of the public.

In addition, to mark the cohosting of the 15th National Games by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, China Post, Hongkong Post and Macao Post and Telecommunications will jointly present a joint souvenir pack on the same day.

Official first day covers for "Aviation Development in Hong Kong" will be on sale at all post offices and Hongkong Post's online shopping platform ShopThruPost (shopthrupost.hongkongpost.hk) from October 6. This set of special stamps and associated philatelic products will be on sale at all post offices and ShopThruPost from October 21, while serviced first day covers affixed with the special stamps and postage prepaid picture cards (air mail) will be available at philatelic offices only.

Special sales arrangements will be made on the stamp issue date, November 9. The five philatelic offices including the General Post Office, Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office, Tsuen Wan Post Office, Sha Tin Central Post Office and Tuen Mun Central Post Office will be open from 9.30am to 5pm on that day, and also a hand-back date-stamping service will be provided for official first day covers/souvenir covers/privately made covers bearing the first day of issue indication and a local address.

Information about this set of special stamps and associated philatelic products is available on the Hongkong Post Stamps website (stamps.hongkongpost.hk).

Appendix

Photos show the mint stamps, the stamp sheetlet and the special postmark

Photos show the mint stamps and the special postmark.

Photos show the first day covers

Photos show the first day covers.

Photos show the presentation pack and the joint souvenir pack

Photos show the presentation pack and the joint souvenir pack.

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Postal services to Korea return to normal https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/about_us/whats_new/press_release/index_id_1346.html https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/about_us/whats_new/press_release/index_id_1346.html Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:55:00 +0800 Hongkong Post announced today (October 21) that, as advised by the postal administration of Korea, mail delivery services previously affected by the impact of a fire incident at a major server facility have returned to normal.

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Resumption of postal services to Canada https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/about_us/whats_new/press_release/index_id_1345.html https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/about_us/whats_new/press_release/index_id_1345.html Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:17:00 +0800 Hongkong Post announced today (October 14) that, as advised by the postal administration of Canada, Canada Post has resumed the acceptance of mail items to Canada, as the previous postal workers' strike has moved from a full national strike to rotating strikes. Hongkong Post will resume all postal services to Canada on October 15. However, mail delivery services to Canada are subject to delays and occasional service interruptions due to mail backlogs and the rotating strikes.

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Postal services to the Philippines subject to delays https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/about_us/whats_new/press_release/index_id_1344.html https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/about_us/whats_new/press_release/index_id_1344.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:51:00 +0800 Hongkong Post announced today (October 10) that, as advised by the postal administration of the Philippines, mail delivery services to the Philippines are subject to delays due to severe weather.

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Postal services to Italy return to normal https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/about_us/whats_new/press_release/index_id_1343.html https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/about_us/whats_new/press_release/index_id_1343.html Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0800 Hongkong Post announced today (October 6) that, as advised by the postal administration of Italy, mail delivery services previously affected by a cyber incident and flooding have returned to normal.

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Postal services to Madagascar subject to delay https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/about_us/whats_new/press_release/index_id_1341.html https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/about_us/whats_new/press_release/index_id_1341.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 15:05:00 +0800 Hongkong Post announced today (October 3) that, as advised by the postal administration of Madagascar, mail delivery services to Madagascar are subject to delay due to disruptions caused by local demonstrations.

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Hongkong Post to issue "Aviation Development in Hong Kong" special stamps https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/about_us/whats_new/press_release/index_id_1342.html https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/about_us/whats_new/press_release/index_id_1342.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0800 Hongkong Post announced today (October 3) that a set of special stamps and associated philatelic products on the theme of "Aviation Development in Hong Kong" will be released for sale on October 21 (Tuesday).

Hong Kong's airport plays an indispensable role in the successful development of Hong Kong into an international aviation hub. The first recorded flight at Kai Tak took place 100 years ago. Kai Tak later evolved into an airport and the passenger terminal of Kai Tak Airport was completed and commenced service in the 1960s. Though operating only with a single runway, Kai Tak Airport had become one of the busiest airports in the world by the 1990s. For long-term development, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) was relocated to Chek Lap Kok in 1998, and has since gradually expanded to have a dual-runway and now a three-runway system.

Moreover, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Airport Authority Hong Kong are pressing ahead with the Airport City development strategy, under which HKIA will be transformed into a node of various economic activities. Hongkong Post will issue a set of special stamps and associated philatelic products on the theme of "Aviation Development in Hong Kong" to feature the thriving aviation development in the city.

Official first day covers for "Aviation Development in Hong Kong" will be on sale at all post offices and Hongkong Post's online shopping platform ShopThruPost (shopthrupost.hongkongpost.hk) from October 6. This set of special stamps and associated philatelic products will be on sale at all post offices and ShopThruPost from October 21, while serviced first day covers affixed with the special stamps and postage prepaid picture cards (air mail) will be available at philatelic offices only.

A hand-back date-stamping service will be provided on October 21 at all post offices for official first day covers/souvenir covers/privately made covers bearing the first day of issue indication and a local address.

Information about this set of special stamps and associated philatelic products is available on the Hongkong Post Stamps website (stamps.hongkongpost.hk).

Appendix

Photos show the mint stamps, the stamp sheetlet and the special postmark

Photos show the mint stamps, the stamp sheetlet and the special postmark.

Photos show the first day covers

Photos show the first day covers.

Photos show the presentation pack and the postage prepaid picture cards (air mail)

Photos show the presentation pack and the postage prepaid picture cards (air mail).

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Postal services to Spain return to normal https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/about_us/whats_new/press_release/index_id_1340.html https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/about_us/whats_new/press_release/index_id_1340.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:51:00 +0800 Hongkong Post announced today (October 2) that, as advised by the postal administration of Spain, mail delivery services previously affected by the wildfires have returned to normal.

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Postal services to Botswana return to normal https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/about_us/whats_new/press_release/index_id_1339.html https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/about_us/whats_new/press_release/index_id_1339.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:51:00 +0800 Hongkong Post announced today (October 2) that, as advised by the postal administration of Botswana, mail delivery services previously affected by the cyber incident have returned to normal.

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Postal services to Poland subject to delay https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/about_us/whats_new/press_release/index_id_1338.html https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/about_us/whats_new/press_release/index_id_1338.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:53:00 +0800 Hongkong Post announced today (September 30) that, as advised by the postal administration of Poland, due to operational changes at Warsaw Chopin Airport, mail delivery services to Poland are subject to delay.

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