Smart Post
A customer-friendly mail delivery-cum-counter collection local mail service, Smart Post, was launched.
New Stamp Issue
A set of special stamps on the theme of “Revitalisation of Historic Buildings in Hong Kong” was issued.
Postage Prepaid Postcards
A set of postage prepaid postcards, “Polar Adventure”, and a postage prepaid postcard prestige gift set, “Funny Marine Life and Animals”, were released.
"Heartwarming Stamps" Mini-pane
A “Heartwarming Stamps” mini-pane was released on the occasion of Hongkong Post’s participation in the Australia 2013 World Stamp Expo.
Web-based Direct Marketing Platform
A new web-based direct marketing service, DMDIY.hk, was launched to enable businesses to plan, create, produce and distribute direct mail and digital communication using a one-stop online platform.
New Stamp Sheetlet
A stamp sheetlet on the theme of “Kai Tak Cruise Terminal” was issued to commemorate the inaugural berthing at the new facility.
New Stamp Issue
A set of special stamps and “Heartwarming Stamps” mini-panes on the theme of “Chinese and Western Wedding Customs” were released to introduce the unique wedding culture in Hong Kong.
Central Mail Centre
The Central Mail Centre was officially handed over to Hongkong Post on 5 July 2013.
Kahala Posts Group CEO Meeting
The Deputy Postmaster General attended the Kahala Posts Group CEO Meeting held in Singapore.
High-level Forum on Postal Reform and Development
Hongkong Post attended the “High-level Forum on Postal Reform and Development in the Asian-Pacific Region” organised by the State Post Bureau in Beijing, China to foster cooperation between Hongkong Post and other postal operators in the Asia Pacific region.
New Stamp Sheetlet
A stamp sheetlet on the theme of “World Heritage in China Series No. 2: The Old Town of Lijiang” was issued.
Asian-Pacific Postal Union Congress
The Postmaster General attended the 11th Asian-Pacific Postal Union Congress held in New Delhi, India as part of the China delegation.
Direct to Bank Account Remittance Service
A new Direct to Bank Account Remittance Service for Mainland China was launched in collaboration with Western Union.
New Stamp Issue
A special stamp set on the theme of “Hong Kong Buses” was issued, featuring seven bus models from different decades.
New Principal Postage Rates
New principal postage rates took effect from 1 October 2013. To provide relief to local SMEs, a Concessionary Scheme for SMEs on Postage Rebate ran until January 2014.
New Stamp Issue
A set of special stamps on the theme of “Inclusive Arts” was issued, highlighting the colourful artworks of local disabled artists.
Remittance Service
20 additional post offices became service outlets for the electronic remittance service offered in collaboration with Western Union, bringing the total to 41.
New Stamp Issue
A special stamp set entitled “Innovation and Technology”, which featured six areas of innovation and technology in Hong Kong, was released.
Adjustment of Postal Fees
Miscellaneous postal fees under the Post Office Regulations (Cap 98A) were adjusted from 1 December 2013.
New Stamp Issue
A set of special stamps entitled “Our Legislative Council” was issued.
EC-Ship Service
The number of post offices that accept mail items posted via the EC-Ship platform was increased from 39 to 44.
