Financial Results for the First Six Months of 2007-2008 Financial Year
October 31, 2007 - The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSARG) had expenditures of US$14.45 billion (HK$112.7 billion) and revenue of US$13.73 billion (HK$107.1 billion) in the six months ending September 30, resulting in a deficit of US$717.95 million (HK$5.6 billion). |
Hong Kong Exchange Fund Totals US$169.12 Billion
October 31, 2007 - Assets of the Hong Kong Exchange Fund totaled US$169.12 billion (HK$1,319.1 billion) on September 30, 2007. This is US$4.37 billion (HK$34.1 billion) higher than at the end of August 2007, according to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. |
International Paralympic Committee President Tours Sha Tin Equestrian Venue
October 29, 2007 - The President of the International Paralympic Committee, Sir Philip Craven, who was in Hong Kong on a short visit, toured the Sha Tin venue on Saturday (October 27) for next September’s Para-Equestrian Events of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games. |
Appointment of Non-Executive Directors of the Securities and Futures Commission
October 26, 2007 - The Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has re-appointed Mr. Christopher Cheng, and appointed Hon Chan Kam-lam as Non-Executive Directors of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) under the authority delegated by the Chief Executive for a term of two years, with effect from November 15, 2007. |
IOC and BOCOG Delegation Visits Olympic Equestrian Facilities in Hong Kong
October 22, 2007 - Members of the International Olympic Committees (IOC) Co-ordination Commission for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad - Beijing 2008 and of the Beijing Organising Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad (BOCOG) today toured the Olympic Village and equestrian venues in Sha Tin and Sheung Sui on the last day of their visit to the Olympic Co-host city of Hong Kong. |
Hong Kong's Consumer Price Index Up 1.6% in September
October 22, 2007 - Hong Kong's overall consumer prices rose 1.6% in September 2007 over a year earlier, according to the Composite Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures released today by the Census and Statistics Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSARG). |
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Arrives in Washington, D.C.
October 19, 2007 - Starting a four-day visit to Washington, D.C., the Financial Secretary, John C. Tsang, today attended a breakfast meeting hosted by the Business Roundtable. |
Upgrade of Registration System for non-Hong Kong Companies Set for December
October 18, 2007 - The registration system for non-Hong Kong companies will be further improved starting mid-December with the implementation of new provisions in the Companies Ordinance. |
Study of Major Industrial Air Pollution Sources in Pearl River Delta Region Launched
October 18, 2007 - The Environmental Protection Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region today awarded a consultancy agreement to ENSR Asia (HK) Limited to undertake a study of major industrial air pollution sources in the Pearl River Delta (PRD) region. |
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Arrives in New York
October 17, 2007 - Hong Kong Financial Secretary, Mr. John C. Tsang, officiated at the opening night reception-cum-premiere of the Hong Kong Film Series “10 Years and Running: Recent Hong Kong Cinema” in New York City this evening. |
Report Details Way Forward for Further Development of Political Appointment System
October 17, 2007 - The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government today released the Report on Further Development of the Political Appointment System to set out the way forward on the creation of two additional layers of politically appointed officials - Deputy Directors of Bureau and Political Assistants to Directors of Bureau. |
Hong Kong Remains Leading Regional and Global FDI Destination
October 17, 2007 - Hong Kong retained its position as Asia's second largest destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), according to the "World Investment Report 2007", released today by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). |
Hong Kong’s Unemployment Rate Fell to 4.1%
October 16, 2007 - Hong Kong’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to a provisional 4.1% in July – September 2007, from 4.2% in the preceding three-month period, according to the latest labor force statistics released by the Census and Statistics Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSARG). |
300-day Countdown to Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
October 15, 2007 - The Home Affairs Bureau and the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC) jointly held the “300-day Countdown to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games” at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza in Tsim Sha Tsui on the night of October 13. |
Land Auction Yields US$793.84 Million
October 15, 2007 - Two plots of government land was sold for US$793.84 million (HK$6.192 billion) by the Lands Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government today. This is the sixth public land auction of the 2007-2008 financial year. |
Winners of “Hong Kong Spirit” Brochure Design Competition Receive Awards
October 13, 2007 - Talented 10th graders received awards today at a prize presentation ceremony, organized by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in San Francisco at Union Square. Thousands of spectators and tourists from various countries joined the ceremony. |
Hong Kong a World Leader in Provision of Public Wi-Fi Service
October 12, 2007 - The installation of more than 5,000 Wi-Fi hotspots at around 3,000 locations in the territory, made Hong Kong a world leader in the provision of public Wi-Fi service, according to the latest statistics published today by the Office of the Telecommunications Authority (OFTA). |
Hong Kong Athletes Win Record 154 Medals at 2007 Special Olympics
October 12, 2007 - The Hong Kong, China, Delegation to the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai returned home today with a record 154 medals in 10 sports. |
Joining Hands to Promote Olympic Spirit
October 12, 2007 - With the 300-day countdown to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, Hong Kong will launch a new wave of promotion programs focusing on four areas to promote the Olympic spirit in the city. |
Hong Kong’s Regional Importance Attracts Leading Law Firm
October 11, 2007 - The leading international law firm, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson LLP (Fried Frank) in association with Huen Wong and Co. celebrated the opening of its office in Hong Kong at the Four Seasons Hotel today. |
Hong Kong Financial Secretary to Visit UK and US
October 11, 2007 - Hong Kong Financial Secretary, Mr. John C. Tsang, will leave on Sunday (October 14) for a visit to the United Kingdom and the United States. |
Developing Democracy and Enhancing Governance a Key Theme of Chief Executive’s Policy Address
October 10, 2007 - Hong Kong Chief Executive, Mr. Donald Tsang, has today in his annual Policy Address promised to develop democracy and promote excellence in governance. |
Chief Executive Outlines New Direction for Hong Kong in Policy Address
October 10, 2007 - Hong Kong Chief Executive Mr. Donald Tsang, has today outlined a new direction for Hong Kong’s development in his first Policy Address of the Third Term Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. |
Hong Kong’s Foreign Currency Reserves at US$140.8 Billion
October 9, 2007 - Hong Kong's foreign currency reserves stood at US$140.8 billion at the end of September 2007, according to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, up from US$138.3 billion at end-August 2007. |
Hong Kong Remains Preferred City for International Companies
October 3, 2007 - Invest Hong Kong said it was pleased to note that Hong Kong remained the preferred city in Asia for overseas and Mainland companies, according to the results of an annual survey released today. At the same time, the Department cautioned that more needed to be done to ensure Hong Kong’s continued competitiveness in the years ahead. |
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