2012

Host of International Meeting

Hongkong Post chaired a meeting of the Asia Pacific Post Cooperative Management Board (APP CMB) in Seoul, Korea to formulate annual business plans and strategies for the Cooperative.

Hong Kong, China - France Jointly Issued Special Stamps

Hong Kong, China - France Jointly Issued Special Stamps

Hong Kong and France jointly issued a set of special stamps "Hong Kong, China - France Joint Issue on Art".

Hong Kong Festivals

Hong Kong Festivals

The "Hong Kong Festivals" special stamps were released.

International Meeting held in Hong Kong

International Meeting held in Hong Kong

The Asian-Pacific Postal Union (APPU) Executive Council meeting was held in Hong Kong, with China as the host country.

Working Dogs in Government Services

Working Dogs in Government Services

A set of special stamps on the theme of "Working Dogs in Government Services" was issued.

Kahala Posts Group CEO meeting

The Postmaster General participated in the Kahala Posts Group (KPG) CEO meeting, which endored the direction of cooperation among group members in the coming year.

Mail Tracing Automation System

The Mail Tracing Automation System was revamped to improve efficiency in handling customer enquiries.

The 15th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

The 15th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

A stamp sheetlet was issued to mark the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Games of the XXX Olympiad London 2012

Games of the XXX Olympiad London 2012

A set of special stamps to commemorate the "Games of the XXX Olympiad London 2012" was released.

Hong Kong Delicacies

Hong Kong Delicacies

A special stamp set on the theme of "Hong Kong Delicacies" was issued, featuring some of the city's all-time culinary favourites.

Revamped Speedpost Website

Revamped Speedpost Website

The first phase of the revamped Speedpost website was launched, providing more convenience to customers in information search, mail tracking and postage calculation.

Election-related Mail Items

More than 47 million election-related mail items were delivered within five weeks in the run up to the 2012 Legislative Council Election held on 9 September 2012.

World Heritage in China Series No.1: The Great Wall

World Heritage in China Series No.1: The Great Wall

A stamp sheetlet on the theme of "World Heritage in China Series No.1: The Great Wall" was issued.

Universal Postal Union Meeting

Universal Postal Union Meeting

The Postmaster General attended the Universal Postal Union (UPU) Congress held in Doha, Qatar as part of the China Delegation. The Congress considered issues of strategic importance for the UPU and postal operators worldwide for the 2014-17 cycle.

Women`s Keirin Race at the London 2012 Olympic Games

Women`s Keirin Race at the London 2012 Olympic Games

A Heartwarming Stamps mini-pane on the theme of "Congratulations to the Hong Kong, China Delegation on Winning a Bronze Medal in the Women`s Keirin Race at the London 2012 Olympic Games" was issued.

Participation in International Meeting

The Deputy Postmaster General attended the ASEANPOST++ Business Meeting in Siem Reap, Cambodia to foster cooperation between Hongkong Post and the postal operators in ASEAN countries.

Enhacement of Mobile Devices

All delivery postmen were equipped with mobile devices to capture and promptly upload the delivery status of registered mail, parcel, Speedpost and Local CourierPost items for mailers’ information.

12 Western Zodiac Signs

12 Western Zodiac Signsr

A set of special stamps and new Heartwarming Stamps mini-panes on the theme of “12 Western Zodiac Signs” were released.

Hong Kong Insects II

Hong Kong Insects II

A special stamp set entitled “Hong Kong Insects II”, which featured some precious local insect species, was released.

Johnston Road Post Office

To make way for site redevelopment, the Hennessy Road Post Office was temporarily relocated to Johnston Road and renamed as Johnston Road Post Office.

The 150th Anniversary of Stamp Issuance in Hong Kong

The 150th Anniversary of Stamp Issuance in Hong Kong

A set of special stamps and new Heartwarming Stamps mini-panes were issued to mark the 150th anniversary of stamp issuance in Hong Kong. A roving stamp exhibition on the same theme was launched, with the first stop at the Hong Kong Museum of History.

London 2012 Paralympic Games

London 2012 Paralympic Games

A new Heartwarming Stamps mini-pane on the theme “Congratulations on the Outstanding Achievements of Hong Kong Paralympians in the London 2012 Paralympic Games” was issued.

2013
Year of the Snake

Year of the Snake

A set of special stamps to mark the "Year of the Snake" was issued. A range of associated philatelic products, including a 22K gold-plated lace metal stamp sheetlet - "Gold and Silver Stamp Sheetlet on Lunar New Year Animals - Dragon/Snake", was released.

APP CMB Meeting

Hongkong Post chaired an APP CMB meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to review the activities of the Cooperative and to decide on strategies to better meet customer needs and market trends.

The 150th Anniversary of the International Committee of the Red Cross

The 150th Anniversary of the International Committee of the Red Cross

A set of special stamps was issued to mark the 150th Anniversary of the International Committee of the Red Cross.

Reprovisioning of Post Office

Reprovisioning of Post Office

The Cheung Sha Wan Post Office was temporarily relocated to 576-586 Castle Peak Road to make way for site redevelopment.

Extension of Trade Declaration Service

Our network of post offices providing trade declaration service was extended from 20 to 24 post offices.

Extension of EC-Ship Service

To enhance customer convenience, the number of post offices that support the posting of mail items using EC-Ship service was increased from 29 to 39.

Children Stamps – My Pet and I

Children Stamps – My Pet and I

A set of special stamps and new Heartwarming Stamps mini-panes on the theme of “Children Stamps – My Pet and I” were released.

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