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Press Releases > 2017

27 Dec 2017 Opening remarks by CE at press conference on Co-location Arrangement of Hong Kong Section of Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link
24 Dec 2017 World record music attempt, race festival and comics exhibition among highlights of 20th anniversary celebration
21 Dec 2017 Daya Bay Contingency Plan exercise successfully concluded
20 Dec 2017 Speech by CS at China Daily Belt and Road Networking Reception
19 Dec 2017 EPD launches clean recycling publicity and public education campaign to promote waste reduction for all
18 Dec 2017 Speech by CE at Hong Kong Awards for Industries Awards Presentation Ceremony-cum-Gala Dinner
15 Dec 2017 17th meeting of Hong Kong-Guangdong Joint Working Group on Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection held in Hong Kong
15 Dec 2017 Transcript of remarks by CE at media session in Beijing
15 Dec 2017 Hong Kong Customs signs Authorized Economic Operator Mutual Recognition Arrangement Action Plans with Israel and New Zealand
12 Dec 2017 Hong Kong team excels at International Junior Science Olympiad
11 Dec 2017 Hong Kong triumphs again in APICTA Awards
9 Dec 2017 Speech by CE at Hong Kong Belt-Road City-to-City Cultural Exchange Conference 2017 opening ceremony
8 Dec 2017 CE attends Hong Kong Economic Summit 2018
7 Dec 2017 Speech by SCED at keynote luncheon of Business of Intellectual Property Asia Forum
7 Dec 2017 Speech by CE at Business of IP Asia Forum
7 Dec 2017 Speech by CE at Business of Design Week opening ceremony
6 Dec 2017 The best is yet to come for Hong Kong
6 Dec 2017 Speech by SCED at opening of Fashion Asia 2017 Hong Kong
2 Dec 2017 Speech by CE at Opening Ceremony of 2017 FIA Formula E Hong Kong E-Prix
1 Dec 2017 Speech by SCED at seminar on "Free Trade and Globalisation - The Hong Kong Experience in Retrospect and the Prospects"
30 Nov 2017 Speech by SFST at ASIFMA Annual Conference 2017
28 Nov 2017 10th Asia Cultural Co-operation Forum promotes cultural co-operation in Asian economies
27 Nov 2017 Speech by CE at Asia House Signature Conference
24 Nov 2017 HK hosts its first international symposium on conservation of textiles and thangkas
23 Nov 2017 Speech by CE at Asian Logistics and Maritime Conference
23 Nov 2017 Speech by CE at opening ceremony of Lumieres Hong Kong
22 Nov 2017 Speech by CE at Asia-Global Dialogue 2017
21 Nov 2017 Speech by DGTI at Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce Roundtable Luncheon
21 Nov 2017 International study ranks Hong Kong students among world's best in collaborative problem solving
17 Nov 2017 Speech by CE at debut and christening of cruise ship World Dream
15 Nov 2017 Speech by S for IT at Hong Kong Shared Good Values Annual Summit
12 Nov 2017 CE hosts dinner for Governor of Victoria
12 Nov 2017 CE meets Prime Minister of Australia
12 Nov 2017 CE discusses with APEC leaders on regional economic cooperation
9 Nov 2017 CE attends APEC CEO Summit
9 Nov 2017 SCED meets with trade representatives of APEC member economies in Vietnam
9 Nov 2017 Speech by FS at Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair 2017
8 Nov 2017 SCED: Hong Kong is a staunch supporter of trade and investment liberalisation
7 Nov 2017 Welcome speech by Secretary for Justice at seminar on "Legal Risk Management: Key to International Trade and Investment"
7 Nov 2017 Speech by Secretary for Justice at opening session of "In Style·Hong Kong" Symposium
7 Nov 2017 Speech by CE at Social Enterprise Summit 2017 opening ceremony
3 Nov 2017 Speech by FS at Belt & Road Innovation and Development Forum
3 Nov 2017 Speech by CE at Belt & Road Innovation and Development Forum
2 Nov 2017 Hong Kong Customs teams up with Australian Border Force to curb international drug trafficking activities
2 Nov 2017 Speech by S for IT at opening ceremony of Hong Kong International Computer Conference 2017
1 Nov 2017 Blue House Cluster wins Award of Excellence of UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation
1 Nov 2017 Speech by FS at Financial Times-AIIB Summit
31 Oct 2017 Speech by CE at Joint Business Community Luncheon
30 Oct 2017 Hong Kong emerges from Fintech Week as Asian leader
30 Oct 2017 Hong Kong-based start-up launches mobile charging solution for smartphone users
29 Oct 2017 SDEV to attend 2017 World Cities Day Forum
26 Oct 2017 Speech by FS at 2017 Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival opening ceremony
26 Oct 2017 Speech by S for IT at 14th Global Chinese Universities Student Film and Television Festival
25 Oct 2017 Latest Development on the Era of Smart Banking
23 Oct 2017 Summit on New Directions for Taxation held today
23 Oct 2017 Opening remarks by SFST at Hong Kong FinTech Week 2017
20 Oct 2017 FS attends APEC Finance Ministers' Retreat in Hoi An, Vietnam
20 Oct 2017 BrandHK on board with HK's SHK Scallywag for Volvo Ocean Race
19 Oct 2017 Outstanding students commended for their achievements in Chinese learning
19 Oct 2017 Government establishes task forces to review post-secondary education-related issues
18 Oct 2017 Observatory headquarters receives WMO's recognition as centennial observing station
17 Oct 2017 Speech by CS at CLP Power Academy Inaugural Ceremony cum Professional Diploma in Power Engineering Course Commencement
16 Oct 2017 Speech by SFST at Kazakhstan Investor Day
13 Oct 2017 Speech by CE at Symposium on Innovation & Technology 2017
11 Oct 2017 CE's speech in delivering "The Chief Executive's 2017 Policy Address" to LegCo (1)
11 Oct 2017 CE's speech in delivering "The Chief Executive's 2017 Policy Address" to LegCo (2)
11 Oct 2017 CE's speech in delivering "The Chief Executive's 2017 Policy Address" to LegCo (3)
11 Oct 2017 Full text of "The Chief Executive's 2017 Policy Address"
10 Oct 2017 Speech by FS at Pan Asian Regulatory Summit 2017
9 Oct 2017 Speech by FS at Hong Kong Association of Banks luncheon
9 Oct 2017 Immigration Department introduces self-service departure for visitors
7 Oct 2017 Speaking points by STH on HK's transport infrastructure public-private partnership at panel session at 10th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting
1 Oct 2017 CE's speech at National Day reception
30 Sep 2017 InnoTech Month 2017: Introducing "InnoForce" to promote innovation culture to community
28 Sep 2017 Hong Kong rated as world's freest economy once again
27 Sep 2017 Speech by CE at Forbes 100th Anniversary Celebration Reception
27 Sep 2017 2017 CEPA Business Forum held today
26 Sep 2017 Speech by SHA at opening ceremony of 2017 Cultural Leadership Summit of Hong Kong Arts Administrators Association
25 Sep 2017 Government strives to optimise liveability values of Hong Kong
25 Sep 2017 HKSAR participates in 2017 Pan-Pearl River Delta Regional Cooperation Chief Executive Joint Conference
24 Sep 2017 Speech by CE at MIT HK Innovation Node Grand Opening Ceremony
16 Sep 2017 Recruitment for Administrative Officer, Executive Officer II and Assistant Trade Officer II starts today
15 Sep 2017 Opening remarks by STH at LSCM Logistics Summit 2017
11 Sep 2017 Belt and Road Summit attracts over 3,000 participants
11 Sep 2017 Speech by FS at Belt and Road Summit Luncheon
11 Sep 2017 Speech by SCED at Belt and Road Summit
11 Sep 2017 Speech by CE at Belt and Road Summit
9 Sep 2017 Fun-filled carnival in Sydney to celebrate 20th anniversary of HKSAR
9 Sep 2017 SCED attends 2nd ASEAN Economic Ministers - Hong Kong, China Consultations
8 Sep 2017 S for IT updates Australian community on HK's innovation and technology developments
8 Sep 2017 Business forum held in Sydney to celebrate HKSAR's 20th anniversary
5 Sep 2017 S for IT to visit Sydney
1 Sep 2017 Speech by Acting FS at Conference on Business Ethics for Listed Companies 2017
30 Aug 2017 Financial Leaders Forum convenes first meeting
29 Aug 2017 Government welcomes enhancements to Financial Dispute Resolution Scheme
25 Aug 2017 Hong Kong Police and Securities and Futures Commission sign MoU to strengthen co-operation in combating financial crime
25 Aug 2017 Speech by CE at International Design Furniture Fair Hong Kong opening ceremony
24 Aug 2017 Article by SJ relating to the court case of Joshua Wong, Alex Chow and Nathan Law
21 Aug 2017 Chinese music concert to celebrate HKSAR’s 20th Anniversary
21 Aug 2017 Department of Justice's response to queries on two court cases
20 Aug 2017 Government's response to procession on sentence review case
18 Aug 2017 Judiciary's response to media enquiries
17 Aug 2017 Statement by Department of Justice
17 Aug 2017 Speech by SCED at opening ceremony of incubation programme centres of Hong Kong Design Centre
11 Aug 2017 Economic situation in second quarter of 2017 and latest GDP and price forecasts for 2017
9 Aug 2017 Hong Kong and Mainland sign agreement to enhance tourism exchange and co-operation
3 Aug 2017 AO, EOII and ATOII applicants reminded to apply for Common Recruitment Examination and Basic Law Test
2 Aug 2017 Speech by Commissioner for Tourism at press conference of FIA Formula E Hong Kong E-Prix
28 Jul 2017 Reception in Melbourne to celebrate Hong Kong SAR’s 20th Anniversary
26 Jul 2017 Gala dinner held in Sydney to celebrate HKSAR's 20th anniversary
21 Jul 2017 Reception in Auckland to celebrate HKSAR’s 20th Anniversary
14 Jul 2017 Hong Kong signs agreement with New Zealand on automatic exchange of financial account information in tax matters
11 Jul 2017 Speech by CE at Hong Kong Summit 2017
7 Jul 2017 Speech by CE at 2017 Colloquium on International Law luncheon
7 Jul 2017 Speech by Secretary for Justice at 2017 Colloquium on International Law: Common Future in Asia
6 Jul 2017 Hong Kong Customs and Australian Customs sign Mutual Recognition Arrangement
5 Jul 2017 Government announces measures on new resources for quality education
4 Jul 2017 HKSAR Government welcomes further increase of investment quota for Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor (RQFII) scheme
3 Jul 2017 Speech by CE at launch ceremony of Bond Connect
2 Jul 2017 Joint Announcement of the People's Bank of China and Hong Kong Monetary Authority
1 Jul 2017 CE's speech at Inauguration Ceremony of Fifth Term Government
29 Jun 2017 President Xi arrives in Hong Kong for three-day visit
27 Jun 2017 CE releases Report on the Work of the Current-term Government 2012-2017
25 Jun 2017 CE extends welcome and gratitude to President Xi for his visit to Hong Kong
21 Jun 2017 CE-elect's opening speech on the appointments of Principal Officials of fifth-term HKSAR Government
21 Jun 2017 New team of Principal Officials appointed
5 Jun 2017 Speech by CS at World Sustainable Built Environment Conference 2017 Hong Kong
5 Jun 2017 Speech by CE at World Sustainable Built Environment Conference 2017 Hong Kong
1 Jun 2017 Hong Kong again ranked the world's most competitive economy
21 May 2017 SCED takes part in discussion on future development of APEC
19 May 2017 CE meets Prime Minister of New Zealand
19 May 2017 CE meets Governor of New South Wales, Australia
16 May 2017 Joint announcement of People's Bank of China and Hong Kong Monetary Authority
16 May 2017 Hong Kong to commence Free Trade Agreement negotiation with Australia
16 May 2017 Speech by SCED at official launch of Hong Kong, China-Australia Free Trade Agreement negotiations
14 May 2017 Speech by CE at thematic session on financial connectivity of Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation
12 May 2017 Speech by CE at opening ceremony of Belt and Road Conference
11 May 2017 Prime Minister of New Zealand to visit HK
5 May 2017 Australian premiere of Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra to celebrate 20A
28 Apr 2017 PSCIT attends 14th ASEAN Leadership Forum
27 Apr 2017 Hong Kong and Australia hold fourth Renminbi Trade and Investment Dialogue
27 Apr 2017 Hong Kong to negotiate a Free Trade Agreement with Australia
14 Apr 2017 Creative talent on show in 20th anniversary poster and video competitions
14 Apr 2017 "HKSAR 20th Anniversary Roving Exhibition" hits the road
13 Apr 2017 Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Link Road to be completely connected in April
10 Apr 2017 Speech by SFST at opening of Internet Economy Summit 2017 Thematic Forum "Global FinTech Innovation"
8 Apr 2017 Speech by CS at "Tackling Barriers through Sports" press briefing
8 Apr 2017 CS hosts Mission Possible children's party at Hong Kong Sevens
7 Apr 2017 Speech by FS at Hong Kong ICT Awards 2017 Awards Presentation Ceremony cum International IT Fest Opening Ceremony
7 Apr 2017 Speech by CE at Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Conference - "Our Hub · Your Future in Belt and Road"
27 Mar 2017 Speech by FS at Credit Suisse Asian Investment Conference 2017
26 Mar 2017 Opening remarks by CE-elect
26 Mar 2017 CE's statement on Fifth Term CE Election results
24 Mar 2017 Speech by CE at Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference Hong Kong Sub-forum
23 Mar 2017 Hong Kong to become new member of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
21 Mar 2017 Hong Kong and Mainland sign co-operative agreement on commerce and industry matters
13 Mar 2017 Speech by SFST at opening of Corporate Governance Roundtable
13 Mar 2017 Speech by SCED at Prime Source Forum Hong Kong 2017
8 Mar 2017 Speech by CE at Women's Commission International Women's Day 2017 reception
22 Feb 2017 Tax measures proposed in 2017-18 Budget
22 Feb 2017 FS uses maiden Budget to explain objectives and approach of public finance
22 Feb 2017 FS in Budget pledges to boost pillar industries and promote diversified economic development
22 Feb 2017 FS allocates resources for introducing relief measures and investing for the future in 2017-18 Budget
16 Feb 2017 Hong Kong is ranked as the world's freest economy again
14 Feb 2017 Hong Kong celebrates Year of the Rooster in Australia and New Zealand
24 Jan 2017 Speech by FS at Australia Day Reception
24 Jan 2017 Overall law and order situation stable in 2016
19 Jan 2017 Opening remarks by S for IT at press conference on innovation and technology initiatives in 2017 Policy Address
18 Jan 2017 2017 Policy Address outlines plans to develop economy and improve people's livelihood
18 Jan 2017 2017 Policy Address outlines comprehensive plans to boost housing and land supply
18 Jan 2017 CE announces plans in 2017 Policy Address to enhance retirement protection system
18 Jan 2017 Boost for education and sports in 2017 Policy Address
16 Jan 2017 Speech by FS at cocktail reception of 10th Asian Financial Forum
16 Jan 2017 Asian Financial Forum highlights Asia's role in driving change, innovation and connectivity
16 Jan 2017 Speech by CE at opening ceremony of 10th Asian Financial Forum "Asia: Driving Change, Innovation and Connectivity"
10 Jan 2017 Speech by CE at grand opening of Iron Man Experience
8 Jan 2017 Number of newly incorporated companies remains high in 2016

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