Government Announces Expansion Plan for Hong Kong Disneyland
June 30, 2009 - The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) have reached an agreement in principle on an expansion of Hong Kong Disneyland (HKD). It is a win-win package that will enhance the theme park’s appeal while serving the overall interests of Hong Kong. |
Financial Results for First Two Months of 2009-2010 Financial Year
June 30, 2009 - The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government announced today its financial results for the two months ended May 31, 2009. |
Hong Kong Exchange Fund Totals US$225.65 Billion
June 30, 2009 - Total assets of the Hong Kong Exchange Fund amounted to HK$1,760.1 billion (US$225.65 billion) on May 31, 2009. This is HK$114.7 billion (US$14.7 billion) higher than at the end of April 2009, according to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. |
Renminbi Trade Settlement Supplementary Pact Signed
June 29, 2009 - The Governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBoC), Mr. Zhou Xiaochuan, and Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), Mr. Joseph Yam, have today signed a supplementary Memorandum of Co-operation, to prepare for the implementation of the pilot scheme for the use of renminbi in settling cross-border trade transactions between the Mainland and Hong Kong. |
Positive Investment Promotion Results Signify a Strong Vote of Confidence in Hong Kong
June 25, 2009 - Hong Kong Chief Executive, Mr. Donald Tsang, today hosted a reception for about 300 top executives of foreign, Mainland and Taiwanese enterprises to welcome their establishment and expansion, and contribution to the economy of Hong Kong. |
Government Proposes Reform on the Law of Arbitration in Hong Kong
June 24, 2009 - The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has proposed reform on the law of arbitration in Hong Kong to make it more user-friendly and in line with international practices and development. |
Business Registration Fees Waived for One Year from August 1
June 24, 2009 - Business registration fees will be waived for one year from August 1 subject to the approval of the Legislative Council. |
Hong Kong films vie for titles in New York film festival
June 19, 2009 - The 8th New York Asian Film Festival, formally kicked off tonight (19 June, New York time) with the premiere screening of Hong Kong Director Wai Ka-fai’s WRITTEN BY, features a predominance of Hong Kong films among the more than 50 entries from various countries in the Asian Region. |
Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Releases 2008 Annual Report
June 11, 2009 - The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited (HKMC) published its Annual Report for 2008 today. |
Hong Kong films featured in New York film festival
June 11, 2009 - Hong Kong films featured a prominent position in the 8th New York Asian Film Festival. Ten films, five of which are productions by Hong Kong’s new generation of directors under the “Hong Kong Film: New Action” programme will join with 40 others from various Asian countries to compete for two honour awards - the Grand Jury Award and the Audience Award - in this year’s festival. |
New York director promotes Science Park to North Carolina businesses
June 9, 2009 - At a meeting with the Mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina, Charles Meeker (June 9, 2009, Raleigh time), Director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York, Monica Chen, said researchers, scientists, and companies in Raleigh and Raleigh’s Research Triangle Park might wish to consider possible collaboration with Hong Kong-based companies in the areas of research and development. |
Hong Kong’s Foreign Currency Reserves at US$205.1 Billion
June 8, 2009 - Hong Kong’s foreign currency reserve assets amounted to US$205.1 billion at the end of May 2009, according to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, compared to US$193.4 billion at end-April 2009. |
Hong Kong and Taiwan Agree to Set Up New Platform for Fostering Exchanges
June 5, 2009 - Hong Kong Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr. Stephen Lam, and the Deputy Minister of the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), Mr. Fu Don-cheng, held a working meeting this afternoon in Taipei. |
Suggestions on Framework for Mutual Recognition of Electronic Signature Certificates of Hong Kong and Guangdong Signed
June 5, 2009 - A framework of suggestions to facilitate the pilot run of applications for mutual recognition of electronic signature certificates issued by Guangdong and Hong Kong came into effect today, marking a new milestone in e-commerce co-operation between the two places. |
First Quarter 2009 Statistics on Vessels, Port Cargo and Containers
June 5, 2009 - The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government today released statistics on vessels, port cargo and containers for the first quarter of 2009. |
Hong Kong’s International Investment Position for 2008
June 2, 2009 - The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government today released the international investment position (IIP) statistics for Hong Kong for the reference year of 2008. |
Hong Kong and Shenzhen partner to promote financial services opportunities to businesses in New York
June 1, 2009 - Invest Hong Kong and the Shenzhen Bureau of Trade and Industry organised a seminar in New York, the USA, on June 1 (New York time) to promote the business environment and opportunities in the financial services markets of Hong Kong and Shenzhen in a bid to attract businesses to invest in the two cities. Over 320 senior executives from Wall Street and other top US companies attended the event. |
Create Hong Kong Office Established
June 1, 2009 - Create Hong Kong (CreateHK), a new office dedicated to promoting the development of creative industries in Hong Kong, was officially set up today (June 1). Applications for funding support under the newly established HK$300 million (US$38.46 million) CreateSmart Initiative (CSI) are also invited from today. |
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