“To Be Here, It’s Good” is a brand new interview series brought to you by the Youth Development Commission, in connection with the “Youth Development Blueprint” of the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau. The series not only depicts the appearance of Hong Kong as a city but also reveals the stories of the non-locally born citizens who have already regarded Hong Kong as their “home away from home”. Starting from “852”, the international area code of Hong Kong, the series invites foreigners who have been living in Hong Kong for various durations to share their stories. Each of them came to Hong Kong for a different reason. How did they adapt to Hong Kong and, deal with the difficulties? What does Hong Kong look like in their eyes? And how did they discover the uniqueness of Hong Kong?Often times, we would be inspired by others’ stories. And sometimes we would even uncover something that has been forgotten or ignored. This series of little-known, genuine yet extraordinary "852" stories highlight that Hong Kong is multi-cultural, highly inclusive, full of opportunities and potentials.The public is welcome to watch the related interview videos or articles. Let’s rediscover Hong Kong and explore the infinite possibilities of “852” together.La vie vibrante featuring Mathieu Lahalle"My name is Mathieu. And I arrived in Hong Kong in 2012."I’m Mathieu. I used to work here as a banker, after a career in the banking industry in Paris, Singapore and Hong Kong. It’s a corporate world, with a lot of office time, colleagues, but no outside world. And I really want to face my customers, my guests. To meet the people, to see the smiles on the faces of people that I serve and I contribute. This feeling is something that I couldn't have in the banking industry."Changing from a corporate world to a business, entrepreneur is a big step when you're 30 years old. It's not an easy thing to do."I feel that at Hong Kong has the best opportunities to start, to grow and develop a business. The local government is really motivating people, even foreigners, to kick-start a business. Starting a company in Hong Kong and growing your own business in Hong Kong can be done without speaking a word of Cantonese at the start. It's very different compared with other Asian major cities like Shanghai or Tokyo. People in Hong Kong are moving fast. Businesses are moving fast and decisions are taken fast. You can start your company within a few days. It's quite unique. It's really good to do business here.My life in Hong Kong in the past 10 years is actually in a very different stage like many people can experience. Super hardworking in the banking industry and switching from the bank to the restaurant industry, and to your own business makes me even more hardworking. "When you start your own business, the feeling you have at the very beginning is that there are no holidays. There are no vacations. There is no need for that because you're just living your life."Monday, Sunday, whatever the day. So this is the pace and the rhythm that you would have when you start a business. It's just non-stop and you're happy with that and you find the energy with that. As the years go and you open new branches. And you strengthen the teams. Have management teams and raise your teams. You can also step back. Find a better life balance. Raise a family and raise your kids. "And have a family life as well as a business and entrepreneur life in Hong Kong. And I find this life balance in my early 40s."Youth Development Commission"To Be Here, It's Good" Campaign webpage : www.ydc.gov.hk/852IG : www.instagram.com/youthdevelopmentcommission/Facebook : www.facebook.com/YDCgovhk 

In this era of information explosion, we are exposed to a wide variety of online media and contents every day. Whilst some content may arouse our curiosity, they may also contain obscene and indecent content.  Posting or even forwarding these contents on the internet may contravene Hong Kong laws, including the Control of Obscene and Indecent Articles Ordinance (Chapter 390 of the Laws of Hong Kong) (“COIAO”).  In order not to fall foul of the law, let’s understand the COIAO together.What are Obscene and Indecent Articles?Under the COIAO, "obscenity" and "indecency" include violence, depravity and repulsiveness.  An article may be classified as:Class I : Neither Obscene nor indecentClass II : IndecentClass III : Obscene The Obscene Articles Tribunal (“OAT”) set up under the COIAO has exclusive jurisdiction to decide whether an article is obscene, indecent or neither.Restrictions on the Publication of Obscene and Indecent ArticlesMaterials published on the InternetArticles likely to be classified as Class II (indecent) according to the COIAO should be preceded by an entry page on the Internet carrying the required statutory warning.  Those likely to be classified as Class III (obscene) are prohibited from publication.Other Articles regulated by the COIAO (such as comics, magazines, etc.)Class II articles must not be published to persons below 18.  An indecent article must be sealed in a wrapper with the statutory warning notice and information of the publisher displayed.  The publication of obscene articles is prohibited.PenaltiesAny person who publishes an indecent article to a person under the age of 18, or publicly displays any indecent matter, or publishes any indecent article without complying with the statutory requirements, or possesses for the purpose of publication any indecent article in respect of which any requirement of section 24 of the COIAO is contravened, is liable to a fine of $400,000 and to imprisonment for 1 year on first conviction, and to a fine of $800,000 and to imprisonment for 1 year on any subsequent conviction.  Any person who publishes, possesses or imports for the purpose of publication any obscene article, is liable to a fine of $1,000,000 and to imprisonment for 3 years.Whilst enjoying the entertainment and convenience brought to us by the different kinds of media contents on the internet, we must also abide by the law, maintain a healthy mindset, and stay away from obscene and indecent materials.  Every choice we make will affect our future, so let us make it a wise decision together!  If you want to know more about the COIAO, please click here and visit the website of Office for Film, Newspaper and Article Administration.