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Press Releases > 2016

14 Dec 2016 Poster design and video competitions in celebration of HKSAR's 20th anniversary open for enrolment
6 Dec 2016 International study shows Hong Kong students' continued outstanding performance in reading, mathematical and scientific literacy
2 Dec 2016 CS unveils details of preparatory work for HKSAR 20th anniversary celebrations
2 Dec 2016 Speech by SCED at Business of Design Week 2016 Gala Dinner
2 Dec 2016 SEN speaks at session of C40 Mayors Summit in Mexico
1 Dec 2016 Speech by CE at Hong Kong Trade Development Council's 50th anniversary cocktail reception
1 Dec 2016 Speech by CE at Business of IP Asia Forum
1 Dec 2016 Speech by CE at Business of Design Week 2016 opening ceremony
29 Nov 2016 International study shows Hong Kong students' outstanding performance in mathematics and science
28 Nov 2016 Speech by Acting FS at "Fashion Challenges" Forum of Fashion Asia 2016 Hong Kong
25 Nov 2016 HKSAR Government welcomes official launch of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect
25 Nov 2016 HKMA welcomes launch of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect
22 Nov 2016 Government and Hong Kong Disneyland Resort announce expansion and development plan
22 Nov 2016 SCOLAR invites proposals for English Alliance 2017/18 and 2018/19
22 Nov 2016 Speech by Acting CE at Asian Logistics and Maritime Conference
21 Nov 2016 CE exchanges views with APEC leaders on challenges to free trade and investment
19 Nov 2016 Hong Kong and Chile sign Investment Agreement
19 Nov 2016 SCED shares Hong Kong's experience in developing human capital at APEC Ministerial Meeting
17 Nov 2016 S for IT attends 3rd World Internet Conference
15 Nov 2016 Hong Kong Customs and Australian Border Force hold 9th Customs-to-Customs Talks
15 Nov 2016 InvestHK's inaugural Hong Kong Fintech Week showcases city's infrastructure, talent and business-friendly culture
14 Nov 2016 Enhanced GovHK features streamlined navigation
14 Nov 2016 Speech by FS at Lion Rock Institute Freedom Dinner
12 Nov 2016 Speech by SCED at Genting Dream Launch Ceremony in Hong Kong
11 Nov 2016 Speech by CE at 55th Orient & Southeast Asian Lions Forum
10 Nov 2016 Speech by SCED at gala dinner of Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair
10 Nov 2016 SFST concludes visit to Australia
9 Nov 2016 Speech by FS at Hong Kong-Iran Business Co-operation Forum
9 Nov 2016 SFST visits Canberra to forge closer ties
8 Nov 2016 International Forum on China's Economy and Policy sees fruitful completion
7 Nov 2016 Transcript of remarks at press conference on Basic Law (1)
7 Nov 2016 Transcript of remarks at press conference on Basic Law (2)
7 Nov 2016 Hong Kong House opened for public visit
6 Nov 2016 Speech by FS at networking luncheon organised by HKTDC in Dubai
4 Nov 2016 STH to visit Australia
4 Nov 2016 SFST to visit Australia
2 Nov 2016 Speech by S for IT at Hong Kong International Airport Technovation Conference and Exhibition
1 Nov 2016 InvestHK survey points to surging number of start-ups from around the world
31 Oct 2016 Speech by FS at HSBC-ASTRI Research and Development Innovation Laboratory launch ceremony
29 Oct 2016 InnoCarnival 2016 opens today
27 Oct 2016 Speech by FS at opening ceremony of 2016 Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival
26 Oct 2016 Speech by SEN at opening ceremony of 11th Eco Expo Asia
26 Oct 2016 Number of overseas and Mainland companies with HK business operations continues to grow
26 Oct 2016 Hong Kong ranked world's fourth easiest place to do business
24 Oct 2016 Hong Kong to be home to global marine insurance union's Asian Hub
22 Oct 2016 Invest Hong Kong encourages Mainland companies to tap Hong Kong's CTC hub status
21 Oct 2016 Government to further reduce emissions from power plants
19 Oct 2016 FSDC holds forum to explore career opportunities in Internet finance
18 Oct 2016 FSDC holds forum on careers in Fintech
17 Oct 2016 Speech by S for IT at ASTRI Industry and University Collaboration Forum 2016: Smart City & 5G Wireless
15 Oct 2016 Launching Ceremony-cum-Industry Promotion of Pilot Programme to Enhance Talent Training for the Asset and Wealth Management Sector
14 Oct 2016 HKSAR participates in 2016 Pan-Pearl River Delta Regional Co-operation Chief Executive Joint Conference
14 Oct 2016 InnoTech Month 2016 to promote culture of innovation and technology
13 Oct 2016 Speech by Acting S for IT at Symposium on Innovation & Technology - The Power of IoT and Emerging Technologies
12 Oct 2016 Belt and Road Initiative impacts on future of dispute resolution
11 Oct 2016 CE to attend 2016 Pan-Pearl River Delta Regional Co-operation Chief Executive Joint Conference in Nanchang
11 Oct 2016 Speech by Commissioner for Belt and Road at 4th International Forum on Belt and Road
9 Oct 2016 Speech by CE at opening ceremony of 2016 FIA Formula E Hong Kong ePrix
7 Oct 2016 Outstanding students at Chinese Writing Competition commended
1 Oct 2016 Speech by CS at opening ceremony of Fine Art Asia 2016
30 Sep 2016 Hong Kong insurance business statistics 2015
30 Sep 2016 Financial results for the five months ended August 31, 2016
28 Sep 2016 Speech by CS at "Think Asia, Think Hong Kong" dinner in Frankfurt
27 Sep 2016 Speech by CS at Hong Kong Trade Development Council Annual Dinner
26 Sep 2016 SLW meets with Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector of New Zealand
25 Sep 2016 Heritage Fiesta 2016 to be launched in October
24 Sep 2016 Applications for Taking Common Recruitment Examination and Basic Law Test (Degree / Professional Grades) in Sydney (10 December 2016)
23 Sep 2016 Speech by SCMA at Hong Kong-Australia Business Association (National) Business Awards Gala Dinner
23 Sep 2016 SCMA promotes Hong Kong in Australia
22 Sep 2016 SCMA visits New Zealand to study electoral system
21 Sep 2016 Speech by SFST at Invest Hong Kong's 2016 Hong Kong Fintech Week launch event
16 Sep 2016 Speech by FS at "Exploring business opportunities under the Belt and Road Initiative" business luncheon in Almaty
15 Sep 2016 Hong Kong once again ranked first in the world in economic freedom
15 Sep 2016 Bringing Hong Kong’s arts and culture to Adelaide
14 Sep 2016 Speech by FS at "Exploring business opportunities under the Belt and Road Initiative" business luncheon in Astana
12 Sep 2016 CE to attend Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation Joint Conference
12 Sep 2016 CE congratulates Hong Kong team on winning first Rio Paralympic Games medals
10 Sep 2016 Judicial system should address changes in the world
10 Sep 2016 Speech by SCED at 23rd APEC Small and Medium Enterprises Ministerial Meeting in Lima
9 Sep 2016 Speech by FS at Chinese University of Hong Kong Business School Conference
7 Sep 2016 Speech by FS at opening reception of Centrestage
6 Sep 2016 Treasury Markets Summit 2016
5 Sep 2016 FS continues to participate in G20 Leaders' Summit in Hangzhou
4 Sep 2016 FS attends G20 Leaders' Summit in Hangzhou
2 Sep 2016 SCED congratulates actor Jackie Chan for receiving honorary Oscar
2 Sep 2016 Opening remarks by S for IT at "2016 FinTech Forum: The US - Hong Kong FinTech Link"
1 Sep 2016 FashMobile kicks off series of fashion activities in September
31 Aug 2016 International Competition on Second Life for Retired Batteries from Electric Vehicles launched
26 Aug 2016 CE commends excellent performance of Hong Kong, China delegation to Rio 2016 Olympic Games
18 Aug 2016 Inside Retail extends operations in Asia-Pacific via Hong Kong
16 Aug 2016 HKSAR Government welcomes establishment of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect
12 Aug 2016 Secretary for Justice starts visit to Melbourne
9 Aug 2016 Secretary for Justice starts visit to Sydney
5 Aug 2016 Secretary for Justice to visit Australia
4 Aug 2016 Applications for Common Recruitment Examination and Basic Law Test in Hong Kong open tomorrow
4 Aug 2016 AO, EOII, ALOII, ATOII and TOII applicants reminded to apply for Common Recruitment Examination and Basic Law Test
27 Jul 2016 Overall law and order situation in the first half of 2016 remains stable
22 Jul 2016 Speech by CS and Chairman of Board of WKCD Authority at Dedication of M+ Pavilion
20 Jul 2016 Opening remarks by CS and Chairman of Board of WKCDA
19 Jul 2016 Australian craft brewery brand adds to Hong Kong beer scene
15 Jul 2016 Hong Kong students shine at International Mathematical Olympiad 2016
11 Jul 2016 Speech by CE at Flag Presentation Ceremony for Hong Kong, China Delegation to Rio 2016 Olympic Games
5 Jul 2016 Speech by CE at Boao Forum for Asia Financial Cooperation Conference opening
5 Jul 2016 Speech by FS at Boao Forum for Asia Financial Cooperation Conference luncheon
5 Jul 2016 CE releases Report on the Work of the Current-term Government in its Fourth Year
4 Jul 2016 HKMA launches Infrastructure Financing Facilitation Office
1 Jul 2016 Speech by CE at reception for 19th anniversary of establishment of HKSAR
28 Jun 2016 Melbourne travel bag brand Crumpler opens three stores in Hong Kong
28 Jun 2016 The Boao Forum for Asia and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority Co-organise the Financial Cooperation Conference in Hong Kong
23 Jun 2016 Speech by FS at Morningstar Institutional Conference Asia 2016
22 Jun 2016 Hong Kong retains second place in global FDI inflows
21 Jun 2016 Opening address by S for IT at Hong Kong Internet of Things Conference 2016
20 Jun 2016 Hong Kong to join inclusive framework for implementation of package against base erosion and profit shifting
20 Jun 2016 Hong Kong implements use of automated clearance services on mutual basis with Australia
18 Jun 2016 Commissioner of Police visits Australia
17 Jun 2016 Speech by SCED at welcoming ceremony of Ovation of the Seas
14 Jun 2016 Speech by FS at LME Week Asia 2016
12 Jun 2016 Speech by Acting CE at International Academy of Belt and Road Third International Forum
8 Jun 2016 CE focuses on innovation and technology in France
8 Jun 2016 CS conducts second day of visit in Washington, DC
4 Jun 2016 Speech by CS at "Hong Kong: Asia's Premier Business Hub" business luncheon in San Francisco
31 May 2016 Hong Kong ranked world's most competitive economy
25 May 2016 SCED: Hong Kong serves as "super-connector" facilitating connections under Belt and Road Initiative
24 May 2016 Mainland and Hong Kong Customs sign Co-operation Arrangement on Origin of Transhipment Cargo in Hong Kong under Free Trade Agreements
22 May 2016 Speech by FS at Yidan Prize launch ceremony
21 May 2016 Australian stationery brand Smiggle enters Hong Kong market
18 May 2016 Speech by FS at Belt and Road Summit Luncheon
18 May 2016 Speech by CE at Belt and Road Summit
11 May 2016 Speech by SCED at 5th Hong Kong Salento International Film Festival
9 May 2016 SED congratulates Hong Kong teams for garnering medals again at Asian Physics Olympiad
26 Apr 2016 Speech by SFST at International Actuarial Association Life Section Colloquium 2016
25 Apr 2016 Speech by FS at FT-Nikkei Asia300 Forum
15 Apr 2016 Speech by FS at "Project Citizens Forum: What Makes Hong Kong an International Financial Centre?"
13 Apr 2016 Speech by CE at opening ceremony of Internet Economy Summit 2016
11 Apr 2016 Australian Fintech company establishes regional headquarters in Hong Kong
11 Apr 2016 Speech by FS at Hong Kong ICT Awards 2016 Awards Presentation Ceremony cum Opening of International IT Fest 2016
9 Apr 2016 Hong Kong Arts Development Council signs Memorandum of Understanding with Adelaide Festival Centre
8 Apr 2016 Speech by FS at Credit Suisse Asian Investment Conference 2016
7 Apr 2016 CE meets Premier and Minister for the Arts of Queensland, Australia
24 Mar 2016 Speech by CE at "Innovation and the New Economy of Hong Kong" discussion session at Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2016
17 Mar 2016 Hong Kong Immigration Department wins 2016 Skytrax Award for Best Airport Immigration Service
7 Mar 2016 Basic Law exhibition opens in Sydney
5 Mar 2016 CE welcomes UCI staging 2017 Track Cycling World Championships in Hong Kong
1 Mar 2016 HK, Shanghai hold meeting to enhance financial co-operation
24 Feb 2016 FS unveils Budget measures to respond to new economic order
24 Feb 2016 Global uncertainty to hit economic growth in 2016, says FS
24 Feb 2016 CE's statement on 2016-17 Budget
24 Feb 2016 FS allocates $38.8 billion in Budget to help business, residents
17 Feb 2016 Hong Kong welcomes Year of the Monkey in Australia and New Zealand
2 Feb 2016 Hong Kong once again ranked world's freest economy
26 Jan 2016 Speech by CS at Australia Day Reception
26 Jan 2016 InvestHK's StartmeupHK Venture Forum attracts more than 900 participants
19 Jan 2016 Commonwealth Bank opens an Innovation Lab in Hong Kong
18 Jan 2016 Asian Financial Forum explores Asia's role in global growth
17 Jan 2016 Hong Kong International Airport Achieves Record Breaking Year in 2015
13 Jan 2016 Broad range of initiatives by CE in 2016 Policy Address
13 Jan 2016 Free kindergarten plans unveiled by CE in Policy Address
13 Jan 2016 Innovation and technology boosted in Policy Address
13 Jan 2016 Government will continue to boost housing supply, says CE

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