Hongkong Post launches Lunar New Year promotion

packagetracking-before-content 23 January 2015 – With the festive season approaching, Hongkong Post is delighted to present a selection of gift hampers to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The service, running from today (January 23) to February 10, provides a convenient way of giving gifts for personal and business needs. Lunar New Year is a traditional … Read more

Postal service arrangements for Easter holidays and Ching Ming Festival

packagetracking-before-content Hongkong Post announced today (March 27) the postal service arrangements for the Easter holidays and the Ching Ming Festival from April 3 to April 7. No mail delivery will be provided. The General Post Office and the Airport Post Office will be open from April 3 to April 7. The business hours of these … Read more

Mainland and overseas philatelic products to go on sale

packagetracking-before-content 24 March 2015 – Hongkong Post today (March 24) announced that annual albums issued by the postal administrations of Australia, China, Isle of Man, Liechtenstein, Macau, New Zealand, Singapore, the United Kingdom, the United Nations and the United States would be put on sale at the General Post Office, Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office, … Read more

Commemorative stamp issue: “The 25th Anniversary of the Promulgation of the Basic Law”

packagetracking-before-content 18 March 2015 – Hongkong Post today (March 18) announced that a set of commemorative stamps on the theme of “The 25th Anniversary of the Promulgation of the Basic Law” will be released for sale with associated philatelic products on April 2 (Thursday). Adopted on April 4, 1990, by the Seventh National People’s Congress … Read more

Special stamp issue: “Astronomical Phenomena”

packagetracking-before-content 2 March 2015 – Hongkong Post today (March 2) announced that a set of special stamps entitled “Astronomical Phenomena” will be released for sale with associated philatelic products on March 17 (Tuesday). The universe has inspired awe and wonder for aeons. In the old days, stars could only be observed with the naked eye. … Read more

Special stamp issue: “Heartwarming”

packagetracking-before-content 28 January 2015 – Hongkong Post today (January 28) announced that a set of special stamps, “Heartwarming”, will be released for sale with associated philatelic products on February 12 (Thursday). February 14th is Valentine’s Day in the West, a time at which people send loving words and warm blessings to their loved ones. To … Read more

Sale of overseas philatelic products

packagetracking-before-content 24 February 2015 – Hongkong Post today (February 24) announced that selected philatelic products issued by the postal administrations of Australia, Isle of Man, Liechtenstein, Macau, New Zealand, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the United States will be put on sale at 38 philatelic offices and the Hongkong Post Internet shopping mall ShopThruPost (www.shopthrupost.hk) … Read more

Hongkong Post holiday arrangements for Lunar New Year 2015

packagetracking-before-content 12 February 2015 – Hongkong Post announced today (February 12) the postal service arrangements for the Lunar New Year (LNY) holidays from February 19 to 22. No mail delivery will be provided. The General Post Office and the Airport Post Office will open on February 20 to 22. The business hours of these two … Read more

Special stamp issue – “Year of the Ram”

packagetracking-before-content 9 January 2015 – Hongkong Post today (January 9) announced that a set of special stamps entitled “Year of the Ram” will be released for sale with associated philatelic products on January 24 (Saturday). The Chinese zodiac, represented by 12 animals, is an integral part of Chinese traditional culture. Its profound significance to Chinese … Read more