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Momo Man 4B18

Hong Kong Education Bureau

Functions:

1. formulating and reviewing policies, programmes and legislation in respect of education from pre-primary to tertiary level

2. overseeing the effective implementation of educational programmes.

3. To monitor the public exams in Hong Kong

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Serina Chan 4A02

Home affairs department

-responsible for improving building management

-promoting the cultural and artistic development of young people

-liaising with community and district-based organisations

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Eugenie Mak 4A17

Security Bureau

1) Formulate policies and programmes on law and order and public safety

2) Formulate policies and programmes against drug trafficking and drug abuse in the community

3) Exercise immigration and customs control

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Vanessa Yeung 4A22

Food and Environmental Hygiene Department

Food safety control :

They are in charge of food surveillance and help manage food incidents for example investigation of food poisoning outbreaks at food premises), and also conduct inspections and tests on live food animals.

Maintaining public hygiene :

They provide cleansing services for the public, for instance street cleaning, waste collection in neighbours and removal of illegal posters. They also provide public facilities like public toilets and bathhouse facilities for the public

Hawker management :

The department issue legal licenses for hawkers and relocate eligible street vendors to regulate markets and also conduct raids against illegal hawking and obstructed sidewalks.

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Gloria Tung 4D 14

Hospital authority

1. managing and controlling the public hospitals

2. responsible for promoting, assisting and taking part in education and training for people who involved in related services or hospitals

3. provide recommendations to the Secretary for health appropriate policies on fees for the use of hospital services by the public

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Carina Salaroli 4D12

Fire Services Department

fire suppression

-answer fire calls

-help conduct operations to extinguish fires both on land and at sea

rescue services

-provide methodical and effective rescue services both on land and at sea

fire protection

-spread awareness of fire safety to the public

-give advice to the public on fire protection measures

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Hong Kong Observatory

Providing weather forecasts and warnings.

-provided weather services to the public, aviation, fishermen, shipping, community……

Conducts researches on climate change impacts to Hong Kong, summarises the past and projected climate trends in the global as well as local contexts and provides the latest updates and relevant data on climate change issues.

To monitor local environmental radiation levels and impacts, and advice the government on counter measures that may be necessary during nuclear emergency.

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Serina Chan 4A02

Home affairs department

-responsible for improving building management

-promoting the cultural and artistic development of young people

-liaising with community and district-based organisations

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Trinity Wu 4D 19

Department of health

1. Regulatory Role: the DH enforces health laws and standards eg. disease prevention at borders (Port Health Office), drug safety regulation (Drug Office), and licensing of healthcare professionals and institutions.

2. Disease Prevention and Control: the DH monitors, investigates, and controls communicable and non-communicable diseases through the Centre for Health Protection (CHP), vaccination programs, and public health laboratory services.

3. Health Advocacy and Promotion: the DH promotes public health through education campaigns, family health services, tobacco control to encourage healthy lifestyles and disease prevention amongst citizens.

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Immigration Department

To implement effective immigration control to facilitate visitors to Hong Kong and deny entry to undesirable persons

To provide practical assistance to Hong Kong residents in distress outside Hong Kong

To issue highly forgery-resistant identity cards and travel documents to residents

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Intellectual Property Department

Advising the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development on policies and legislation to protect intellectual property in Hong Kong

Providing civil legal advice on intellectual property matters to government bureaux and departments

Registration of trade marks, patents, designs and copyright licensing bodies

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Government departments cannot distribute shares to anyone, because government departments are owned by the government while public corporations are owned by shareholders by buying the shares the corporation distributed.

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Public corporations can receive capital from the government and can easily get newest information from the government, meanwhile the private enterprise can’t.

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Naomi Yuen 4A23

Architectural Services Department

1. Monitoring and advisory services

Providing effective professional and technical advice to the Government and quasi-government organisations and to oversee subvented, and entrusted projects.

2. Facilities upkeep

Providing efficient and cost-effective professional and project management services for the maintenance and refurbishment of buildings and facilities.

3. Facilities development

Providing efficient, cost-effective and timely architectural and associated professional and project management services for the design and construction of buildings and related facilities.

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Public corporations can raise capital more easily than private enterprises. Public corporations can raise capital through issuing shares to the public and raising funds for their expansion or development while private enterprises rely on a smaller group of inventors which limits the scale of funding received for the company’s development

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Serena Kong 4D 06- Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation

1. Manage and provide science and technology R&D related facilities eg. InnoCentre

2. Organise Science-related affairs and events within said facilities

3. Provide tech companies services for R&D projects

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Charis Hung 4C11

The Transport Department

1. Traffic Management: responsible for the planning, development, and management of the road network, ensuring smooth traffic flow and safety for all road users.

2. Public Transport Regulation: oversees the licensing and regulation of public transport services, including buses, taxis, and ferries, to ensure they meet safety and service standards.

3. Road Safety Promotion: implements various road safety campaigns and education programs to raise awareness and reduce accidents among pedestrians and drivers.

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jamie tang 4b23

hongkong internet registration coporation

supervise provisions of .hk internet domain registrations

develop & establish a policy framework for the development and administration of internet domain names under the .hk domain

manage the allocation and assignment of internet protocol addresses

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Edith Leung 4B 10

Airport Authority

Responsible for provision, operation, development and maintenance of Hong Kong International Airport

Engage in airport-related activities in trade, commerce or industry

Conducts a range of business activities at HKIA, including passenger services, cargo and aviation services, etc.

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Public corporations can invite public subscription for its shares and their is no restrictions on the transfer of shares, which private enterprises cannot

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Private enterprises are more market oriented, they are typically more attuned to the customers’ preferences and needs, which have better customer services and satisfaction. And public corporation have less customer focus.

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Ginni Li 4D 8

Mass Transit Railway Cooperation

1. efficient/ convenient rail service serving different areas in hk, reducing the problem of traffic jam or pollution.

2. offers different services to passengers/ customers like ticketing or information services

3. it has service expansion like developing or extend new railway lines to satisfy passengers’ needs. (eg. it operates the Airport Express, a dedicated high-speed link providing the fastest connections to Hong Kong International Airport)

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Thapa Christine Joy Ganal 4D13

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council

Functions:

1. promotes H.K. as a global trading hub, organising trade fairs and business matching activities to connect local businesses with international markets.

2. provides valuable market information and analysis to help businesses understand market trends, opportunities, and challenges.

3. offers resources, training, and advisory services specifically tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises.

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Alison Ng 4B20

Hong Kong Observatory functions:

1. issuing weather forecasts and warnings to inform the public about current and upcoming weather conditions (e.g. typhoons)

2. conducts research and monitoring of climate trends in Hong Kong and the surrounding region

3. promotes public awareness of weather and climate issues through educational programs, exhibitions, etc.

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Asbi Lai 4D07

Urban Renewal Authority (URA)

1. proposes redevelopment projects with the aim of extend the lifespan of the building by improving the living conditions and the infrastructure

2. pull down old buildings and release land resources to ease the overcrowding in the old urban area

3. provide a better living environment for the residents by redeveloping the area that is suffering from urban decay

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Candace Yu 4D21

Government departments are majority-owned and operated by the government. They aim to serve public interests and needs through providing essential goods and services. Public Corporations, on the other hand, are owned privately and are open to public investments. Shares of public corporations are held by different individual investors.

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Public corporations can raise capital more easily than private enterprise as they have fewer restrictions and more access to public markets.

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Private enterprise has greater flexibility in decision making than over public corporations. Private businesses don’t have to follow as many rules and reporting requirements as public companies. This means they can change their plans and respond to market changes much faster. This ability can help them come up with new ideas and grab opportunities quickly, without waiting for approval from shareholders or dealing with lots of regulations.

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Kaitlyn Ma 4B (17)

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited

Functions:

1. Operates securities and derivatives markets in Hong Kong.

2. Provides listing, trading, and clearing services for companies and investors.

3. Promotes Hong Kong as a global financial hub.

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A government department is run by the government, follows strict rules, is funded through the national budget, and has little independence. A public corporation is owned by the government, but works more like a business, with more freedom and its management.

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Verona Man 4D09

Since government companies are mostly owned by the government, government companies usually receive financial support from the government. Meanwhile, public corporations raise their capital by themselves, through investments.

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4D 15 Charlie Wong

Private enterprises have owner authority. The owners of a private company can make critical decisions themselves rather than consulting with other shareholders. However, public corporations have loss of control. It is required to be accountable to the shareholders and have to manage their expectations, with no freedom in making critical decisions.

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Tanaya 4D01

A government department is fully owned by the government and follow strict government rules and regulations. Meanwhile, a public corporation is government-owned businesses which are accountable to the government but with more freedom and independence than a government department.

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Clarice Hui 4C (9)

private enterprises are less vulnerable to hostile takeovers compared to public ones.

Private enterprises could not invite public subscription for its shares, and its shares are not freely transferable, resulting in quite a controlled ownership, allowing for stronger control and decision-making, and reducing takeover risks, as their shares are only accessible by specific ways, not easily accessible in the stock market.

Comparatively, Public enterprises face higher risks due to widely traded shares.

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A government department operates under the direct control and funding of the government while public coorporations are owned privately by the owner and shareholders, they can make independent financial decisions.

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Government Department: It is primarily focused on implementing government policies and providing public services. It operates under direct control of the government and is funded through the government budget.

Public Corporation: This entity operates more like a business and is established to provide specific services or products, often with a focus on financial sustainability. While it may receive government funding, it is expected to generate revenue and operate independently, often with a degree of autonomy from the government.

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Public corporations are more open by regularly sharing financial information, which helps build trust with investors and the community.