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Press Releases > 2018

19 Dec 2018 CS visits Hong Kong Port of HZMB
18 Dec 2018 Hong Kong and Mainland sign agreements to strengthen cultural exchange and co-operation
13 Dec 2018 Hong Kong Immigration Department wins Radiant Pioneer Award
12 Dec 2018 CEDB holds "Belt and Road:Hong Kong - IN" Forum
12 Dec 2018 International tourism convention explores leveraging vast tourism potential of Belt and Road Initiative and Greater Bay Area development
12 Dec 2018 InvestHK surveys point to city's business attractions for overseas and Mainland companies and upward trend of startup communities in Hong Kong
12 Dec 2018 IMF commends Hong Kong's strong buffers and robust policy frameworks despite increasing global risks
11 Dec 2018 Speech by CE at Asian Insurance Forum 2018
11 Dec 2018 Exhibition celebrating the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening up gets underway at the Hong Kong Museum of History
6 Dec 2018 Speech by CE at Business of IP Asia Forum
3 Dec 2018 Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme invites new round of applications
29 Nov 2018 WTO Members commend Hong Kong, China for its free trade regime
22 Nov 2018 CreateSmart Initiative achieves positive results in promoting creative industries
20 Nov 2018 Speech by CE at Asian Logistics and Maritime Conference
19 Nov 2018 CE meets Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea
18 Nov 2018 CE attends APEC meetings in Papua New Guinea
16 Nov 2018 Economic situation in third quarter of 2018 and latest GDP and price forecasts for 2018
15 Nov 2018 Speech by SCED at plenary session of APEC Ministerial Meeting
15 Nov 2018 Hong Kong and Australia conclude Free Trade Agreement negotiations
6 Nov 2018 Speech by S for IT at Hong Kong International Computer Conference 2018
6 Nov 2018 Hong Kong Fintech Week world's first cross-border fintech event
6 Nov 2018 China International Import Expo "Seminar on 'HK's Experiences for International Trade': New Horizon·New Technology·New Model" held successfully
5 Nov 2018 Hong Kong House opens for public visits
5 Nov 2018 Speech by CE at Hongqiao International Economic and Trade Forum parallel session on "Trade and Innovation" in Shanghai
5 Nov 2018 Hong Kong's role as gateway and important hub showcased at China International Import Expo
1 Nov 2018 Speech by CE at Opening Session of "Think Global, Think Hong Kong" Main Symposium
31 Oct 2018 Hong Kong ranked world's fourth easiest place to do business
29 Oct 2018 Hong Kong Dragon flying high in Adelaide
19 Oct 2018 Opening remarks by Project Manager / Major Works (Special Duties) of Highways Department at press briefing on preparation work of Government for commissioning of HZMB
10 Oct 2018 CE's speech in delivering "The Chief Executive's 2018 Policy Address" to LegCo (1)
CE's speech in delivering "The Chief Executive's 2018 Policy Address" to LegCo (2)
CE's speech in delivering "The Chief Executive's 2018 Policy Address" to LegCo (3)
10 Oct 2018 Full text of "The Chief Executive's 2018 Policy Address"
1 Oct 2018 CE's speech at National Day reception
26 Sep 2018 Hong Kong once again regarded as freest economy in the world
22 Sep 2018 Hong Kong Section of Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link opens
8 Sep 2018 InvestHK encourages Mainland companies to tap Belt and Road and Greater Bay Area opportunities and "go global" via Hong Kong
5 Sep 2018 Hong Kong Legal Services Forum in Guangzhou
4 Sep 2018 Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link (Co-location) Ordinance comes into operation
28 Aug 2018 Talent List to attract quality people
24 Aug 2018 Delivery versus Payment settlement fully implemented in Bond Connect
23 Aug 2018 Operating arrangements announced for Hong Kong Section of Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link
15 Aug 2018 CE attends meeting of leading group for development of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and visits China Railway Corporation in Beijing
14 Aug 2018 CEDB and SASAC hold sharing session on Economic and Trade Cooperation Zones for Belt and Road opportunities
10 Aug 2018 HK-New Zealand protocol to tax treaty in force
10 Aug 2018 Economic situation in second quarter of 2018 and latest GDP and price forecasts for 2018
5 Aug 2018 SFH to lead 100-member delegation to Guangdong-HK-Macao Bay Area
30 Jul 2018 FS visits Guangzhou and Foshan
27 Jul 2018 Judicial appointment
18 Jul 2018 DoJ to promote Hong Kong Legal Services Forum in Guangdong
17 Jul 2018 HKMA announces plan to establish Academy of Finance in Hong Kong
16 Jul 2018 SCED speaks to media on impact of trade conflict between China and US on Hong Kong
12 Jul 2018 Hong Kong promoted as key partner for navigating Belt and Road
6 Jul 2018 CE meets Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport of Australia
1 Jul 2018 CE meets Hong Kong students and young people with international competition awards
1 Jul 2018 Speech by CE at reception for 21st anniversary of establishment of HKSAR
21 Jun 2018 Speech by CE at France-Hong Kong and Mainland China Economic Forum
20 Jun 2018 Chief Executive encourages French companies to leverage opportunities in Guangdong-HK-Macao Bay Area
20 Jun 2018 CE meets Minister of Foreign Affairs of France in Paris
20 Jun 2018 FS commences visit to Beijing
20 Jun 2018 Contemporary dance production "4Seasons" begins Australia tour
14 Jun 2018 19th Greater Pearl River Delta Cultural Co-operation Meeting held today
12 Jun 2018 First Belt and Road Joint Conference held
8 Jun 2018 Artistic talent of Hong Kong shines in vivid Australian showcase
5 Jun 2018 Shenzhen-Hong Kong Fintech Award
29 May 2018 Opening remarks by S for IT at STARTIT.Asia Hong Kong 2nd Edition Startup & Ecosystem Mixer
29 May 2018 HKMA and InvestHK host seminar on "Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area - New Opportunities arising from Overseas Treasury Management"
26 May 2018 FS attends China International Big Data Industry Expo in Guiyang
26 May 2018 Hong Kong supports bilateral and regional economic arrangements that further trade and investment liberalisation
24 May 2018 Hong Kong ranked world's second most competitive economy
17 May 2018 Unemployment and underemployment statistics for February - April 2018
17 May 2018 CE continues Guangzhou visit
16 May 2018 CE visits Huizhou and Guangzhou
16 May 2018 Secretary for Justice outlines new trends in handling cross-border commercial disputes
15 May 2018 FS visits Hangzhou to foster trade between HK and Zhejiang Province
15 May 2018 Forum on Mainland-HK Cooperation in I&T explores new co-operation opportunities
8 May 2018 Pilot Technology Talent Admission Scheme to be rolled out
8 May 2018 Transcript of remarks at media session on Technology Talent Admission Scheme
7 May 2018 Hong Kong Immigration Department delegation visits Australia and New Zealand to promote talent admission schemes
26 Apr 2018 Revitalised Dr Sun Yat-sen Historical Trail becomes Hong Kong's latest cultural attraction
26 Apr 2018 Speech by CS at Belt and Road Advanced Professional Development Programme in Power and Energy Graduation Ceremony
24 Apr 2018 Hong Kong Immigration delegation to visit Australia and New Zealand to promote talent admission schemes
23 Apr 2018 Speech by S for IT at award presentation ceremony for I&T Scholarship Award Scheme 2018
22 Apr 2018 Four Directors of Bureaux conclude LegCo joint-Panel duty visit to Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area
20 Apr 2018 LegCo joint-Panel begins duty visit in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area
12 Apr 2018 Internet Economy Summit opens
11 Apr 2018 Speech by CE at Bloomberg Invest Asia Summit
10 Apr 2018 Speech by FS at Asia-Pacific Business Forum 2018
9 Apr 2018 CE attends Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference in Hainan
6 Apr 2018 Speech by CE at UNESCO award presentation ceremony for Blue House Cluster revitalisation project
4 Apr 2018 Speech by CE at Hong Kong ICT Awards 2018 Awards Presentation Ceremony
30 Mar 2018 CE visits Zhuhai
28 Mar 2018 Speech by FS at Joint Business Community Luncheon
27 Mar 2018 External merchandise trade statistics for February 2018
27 Mar 2018 Speech by CE at Art Basel Hong Kong opening ceremony
27 Mar 2018 First meeting of Chief Executive's Council of Advisers on Innovation and Strategic Development held
24 Mar 2018 Hong Kong and UK sign MOU on investment promotion co-operation
24 Mar 2018 Speech by CS at 46th Hong Kong Arts Festival Finale Ceremony
22 Mar 2018 Speech by S for IT at MoU signing ceremony of Professional Diploma in Industry 4.0 cum launching of Smart Industry One Consortium
21 Mar 2018 SCED: HK well-placed to be gateway, springboard and crucial link for Vietnam in Belt and Road ventures
21 Mar 2018 Speech by CE at GREAT Festival of Innovation reception
19 Mar 2018 Speech by CS at Credit Suisse Asian Investment Conference
16 Mar 2018 Hong Kong and Brazil sign MOU on investment promotion co-operation
16 Mar 2018 Hong Kong's Gross National Income and external primary income flows for fourth quarter of 2017 and whole year of 2017
16 Mar 2018 Hong Kong Flower Show opens
16 Mar 2018 Pilot Scheme on Corporate Summer Internship on the Mainland and Overseas to provide opportunities for Hong Kong youth
16 Mar 2018 Business seminar held in Auckland to showcase Hong Kong’s unparalleled business opportunities
15 Mar 2018 HKETO Sydney participated at the South Island Lantern Festival and Business Forum in New Zealand
14 Mar 2018 Speech by FS at SFC Regulatory Forum 2018
14 Mar 2018 Connection of viaduct completes under Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point project
13 Mar 2018 Grant of new franchise to Star Ferry
5 Mar 2018 Briefing on enhancement proposals for enterprise funding schemes announced in the 2018-19 Budget held today
2 Mar 2018 Lunar New Year lantern carnival opens at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza tonight
1 Mar 2018 Opening remarks by S for IT at press conference on innovation and technology initiatives in 2018-19 Budget
28 Feb 2018 Tax measures proposed in 2018-19 Budget
28 Feb 2018 FS uses Budget Speech to promote diversified economy and boost innovation and technology
28 Feb 2018 CE's statement on 2018-19 Budget
27 Feb 2018 Lantern carnivals and exhibitions to celebrate Lunar New Year Lantern Festival
23 Feb 2018 Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney celebrates Year of the Dog in Australia and New Zealand
22 Feb 2018 Speech by CS at launch ceremony of Harbour Arts Sculpture Park 2018
22 Feb 2018 CE holds engagement sessions with HK deputies to NPC and HK members of CPPCC
20 Feb 2018 eHRSS wins international ICT award
20 Feb 2018 Public consultation on phase one of review on Broadcasting Ordinance and Telecommunications Ordinance launched
16 Feb 2018 CE inspects clean-up work at Lunar New Year Fair site and visits elderly of residential care home
15 Feb 2018 CE delivers Lunar New Year message
10 Feb 2018 Speech by CE at opening of forum "Breaking Boundaries, Building Bridges - The Role of Education"
10 Feb 2018 EPD and ECC jointly promote Green LNY Fairs and encourage public to "use less, waste less"
10 Feb 2018 Cyber Security Competition 2017
9 Feb 2018 CE meets families in community housing and visits creative landmark
9 Feb 2018 Lunar New Year Thematic Lantern Display "Happily the Fishes Leap!" to light up Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza from today
7 Feb 2018 Speech by CE at Smart City Blueprint Luncheon
5 Feb 2018 CS visits Shenzhen
3 Feb 2018 Seminar on Strategies and Opportunities under the Belt and Road Initiative - Leveraging Hong Kong's Advantages, Meeting the Country's Needs held in Beijing
2 Feb 2018 CE continues her visit to Beijing
2 Feb 2018 Welcome speech by S for IT at MoU Signing Ceremony for Biotechnology and Translational Medicine Collaboration
1 Feb 2018 CE starts her visit to Beijing
31 Jan 2018 Space Museum launches new sky show "In Search of Cosmic Life"
29 Jan 2018 Speech by FS at StartmeupHK Venture Forum
29 Jan 2018 CE meets with General Manager of China Railway and witnesses signing of MoU on arrangements for preparation of key operational issues for XRL Hong Kong Section
27 Jan 2018 CS officiates at Future Stars scholarship ceremony and encourages youngsters to triumph over adversity
26 Jan 2018 Hong Kong Customs celebrates 2018 International Customs Day
26 Jan 2018 SCED: Hong Kong continues to play active role in WTO business
26 Jan 2018 Speech by CS at Golden Age Expo and Summit 2018 opening ceremony
20 Jan 2018 Latest situation of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Link Road
17 Jan 2018 SHA's speech at Opening Ceremony of Race Village of Volvo Ocean Race
17 Jan 2018 Speech by CS at Cocktail Welcome Reception of the Volvo Ocean Race-Hong Kong Stopover
17 Jan 2018 Speech by FS at Asia Private Equity Forum 2018
16 Jan 2018 CE meets guest speakers of AFF
15 Jan 2018 Asian Financial Forum explores innovation as economic growth accelerator
12 Jan 2018 Speech by CE at ICE Bicentenary Hong Kong Innovation Summit
11 Jan 2018 Speech by CE at SCMP China Conference
11 Jan 2018 Speech by STH on "Hong Kong as a Regional Logistics Hub - the Best Link in Your Global Supply Chain" in Dusseldorf
8 Jan 2018 Speech by CE at Launch Ceremony of Sustainable Development Solutions Network Hong Kong
8 Jan 2018 SJ's speech at Ceremonial Opening of the Legal Year 2018
3 Jan 2018 Volvo Ocean Race teams head to Hong Kong from Melbourne

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