Exchange Fund Totals US$157.44 Billion
February 28, 2007 - Assets of the Hong Kong Exchange Fund totaled US$157.44 billion (HK$1,228.1 billion) on January 31, 2007. This is US$6.58 billion (HK$51.4 billion) higher than at end-December, according to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). |
Financial Results for First Ten Months of 2006-2007 Financial Year
February 28, 2007 - The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSARG) announced today its financial results for the first ten months of the 2006-07 financial year. |
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Presents 2007-08 Budget
February 28, 2007 - The Financial Secretary, Henry Tang, today unveiled in his 2007-08 Budget a package of measures designed to support Hong Kong's ongoing economic development and job creation. |
Financial Secretary Unveils Budget Measures to Share Fruits of Prosperity
February 28, 2007 - Hong Kong Financial Secretary Mr. Henry Tang has unveiled a package of budget measures designed to “share the fruits of economic prosperity with the community” and support Hong Kong’s ongoing economic development and job creation. |
New Security Measures for Cabin Baggage to be Implemented at Hong Kong International Airport
February 27, 2007 - Hong Kong’s Civil Aviation Department will impose new security measures for screening liquids, gels and aerosols in cabin baggage for all departing flights from the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) from March 21. The new measures are being implemented to comply with the new guidelines of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). |
Equestrian Events Volunteers Get Oriented
February 26, 2007 - The following is issued on behalf of The Equestrian Company: |
Hong Kong's Consumer Price Index Up 2.0% in January
February 22, 2007 - Hong Kong's overall consumer prices rose 2.0% in January 2007 over a year earlier, smaller than the 2.3% increase in December 2006, according to the Composite Consumer Price Index (CPI) statistics released today by the Census and Statistics Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSARG). |
New Record for Daily Flight Movements at Hong Kong International Airport
February 21, 2007 - A total of 872 flight movements were handled at the Hong Kong International Airport on February 16, setting a new daily record, a spokesman for the Civil Aviation Department said today. |
Hong Kong Insurance Authority Forges a Close Partnership with other Regulatory Bodies
February 16, 2007 - The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, prompted by a rapid pace of globalization and growing convergence of financial services, will strengthen its core capabilities and nurture a close partnership with other regulatory bodies. |
Hong Kong’s Unemployment Rate Steady at 4.4%
February 15, 2007 - Hong Kong's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at a provisional 4.4% in November 2006 - January 2007, same as that in October - December 2006, according to the latest labor force statistics released today by the Census and Statistics Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSARG). |
World Customs Organization Promotes Secure Global Trade in Hong Kong
February 13, 2007 - More than 50 representatives from various Customs administrations of the Asia Pacific region and international organizations of the logistic industry today gathered in Hong Kong for the World Customs Organization (WCO) Regional Seminar on "SAFE Framework of Standards (FoS) to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade". |
Further Liberalization Measures under CEPA Explored
February 13, 2007 - The Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China and the Commerce, Industry and Technology Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region convened the first Senior Officials Meeting of the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) in Hong Kong today and yesterday to discuss further liberalization of the services trade and advancement of trade and investment facilitation under CEPA. |
Law to Curb VOCs - a major cause of smog in Hong Kong
February 9, 2007 - The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government today published in the Gazette legislation to control the emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), a major category of pollutants responsible for smog that reduces Hong Kong's visibility. The legislation will come into force in phases starting from April 1 this year. |
Nomination Period and Returning Officer for Chief Executive Election
February 9, 2007 - The nomination period for the third term Hong Kong Chief Executive election will begin next Wednesday (February 14) and end on March 1. A dedicated website providing relevant information and where various forms can be downloaded (www.elections.gov.hk) has come into operation.
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Hong Kong’s Foreign Currency Reserves at US$133.7 Billion
February 7, 2007 - Hong Kong's foreign currency reserves stood at US$133.7 billion at the end of January 2007, according to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, up from US$133.2 billion at end-December 2006. |
Hong Kong to Introduce Bill To Enhance Cross-Boundary Passenger and Cargo Flows
February 6, 2007 - The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government today published draft legislation to prepare for the implementation of a new arrangement at the Shenzhen Bay Port to improve passenger and cargo flows between Hong Kong and the Mainland.
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Talisma Establishes Regional Headquarters in Hong Kong
February 6, 2007 - Talisma Corporation, the market leader in enterprise Customer Interaction Management (CIM) solutions, today announced the opening of its regional headquarters in Hong Kong. |
Hong Kong Stays Vigilant Against Avian Influenza Threat
February 2 , 2007 - Hong Kong Secretary for Health, Welfare and Food Dr. York Chow today convened a meeting in view of the latest avian influenza outbreaks in the region. |
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