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Press Releases > 2019

18 Dec 2019 Free Trade Agreement and Investment Agreement between Hong Kong and Australia enter into force
12 Dec 2019 11th Asia Cultural Co-operation Forum promotes cultural co-operation in Asian economies
12 Dec 2019 Hong Kong team excels at the International Junior Science Olympiad
6 Dec 2019 Government urges political figures to stop asking other governments or legislatures to intervene in Hong Kong affairs
5 Dec 2019 Speech by CE at Business of IP Asia Forum
4 Dec 2019 IMF commends resilience of Hong Kong's financial system and welcomes Government's policies to support economy and safeguard financial stability
4 Dec 2019 Speech by FS at Joint Opening of SmartBiz Expo and Asian E-tailing Summit
3 Dec 2019 S for IT and Vice Minister of Science and Technology co-chair 14th meeting of Mainland/Hong Kong Science and Technology Co-operation Committee
30 Nov 2019 Yim Tin Tsai Arts Festival brings brand new travel experience to visitors
23 Nov 2019 Hong Kong team bag 16 awards at 19th APICTA Awards
21 Nov 2019 Mainland and Hong Kong sign Agreement Concerning Amendment to the CEPA Agreement on Trade in Services
19 Nov 2019 Opening remarks by STH at Asian Logistics and Maritime Conference
13 Nov 2019 Hong Kong and Guangdong sign framework agreement related to co-operation on agricultural matters
13 Nov 2019 Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Section project wins Institution of Civil Engineers People's Choice Award 2019
12 Nov 2019 Hong Kong Fintech Week spotlights digital asset regulation, virtual banking, future technologies and FintechHK Global Competition final
6 Nov 2019 CE attends meeting of Leading Group for Development of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area
6 Nov 2019 Speech by FS at opening of Hong Kong Fintech Week 2019
5 Nov 2019 Hong Kong joins second China International Import Expo to tap business opportunities
4 Nov 2019 Hong Kong House in Sydney opens for public visits
31 Oct 2019 Speech by CE at Joint Business Community Luncheon
29 Oct 2019 FS leads delegation to promote financial innovation ties in London
24 Oct 2019 Hong Kong ranked world's third easiest place to do business
21 Oct 2019 Latest government surveys show city continues to attract multinationals and start-ups
21 Oct 2019 Hong Kong Dragon soars at OzAsia
19 Oct 2019 FS attends Annual Meetings of IMF and World Bank Group in Washington, DC
16 Oct 2019 FS attends APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting in Chile
16 Oct 2019 Numbers of overseas and Mainland companies and start-ups in Hong Kong continue to grow
16 Oct 2019 Full text of "The Chief Executive's 2019 Policy Address
16 Oct 2019 CE sets out principles for restoring calm, boosting the economy in Policy Address
16 Oct 2019 CE outlines policies to boost housing and land supply
16 Oct 2019 Policy Address aims to enhance people's livelihoods says CE
15 Oct 2019 FS attends APEC Finance Ministers' Retreat in Chile
14 Oct 2019 Speech by S for IT at Symposium on Innovation & Technology
14 Oct 2019 Tai Kwun - Centre for Heritage and Arts wins Award of Excellence of UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation
11 Oct 2019 New patent system in Hong Kong to launch on December 19
4 Oct 2019 Prohibition on Face Covering Regulation gazetted
1 Oct 2019 HKSAR float "Hong Kong In" joins 70th Anniversary parade in Beijing
26 Sep 2019 Speech by Acting SFST at Hong Kong Institute of Bankers Annual Banking Conference 2019
26 Sep 2019 11th Hong Kong Macao Co-operation High Level Meeting discusses further collaboration
19 Sep 2019 Speech by SFH at reception and information session for healthcare students studying in major universities in Sydney
19 Sep 2019 SCED: Hong Kong's fundamentals as free, open and dynamic city remain intact
18 Sep 2019 Speech by SFH at gathering with Hong Kong community and healthcare professionals (Chinese only)
17 Sep 2019 Speech by SFH at information session at Monash University in Melbourne
16 Sep 2019 Speech by SFH at gathering with Hong Kong community and healthcare professionals in Melbourne
15 Sep 2019 SFH to visit Australia
12 Sep 2019 First Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area Legal Departments Joint Conference held in Hong Kong
12 Sep 2019 Hong Kong once again ranked as freest economy in the world
11 Sep 2019 Belt and Road Summit gathers 5,000 participants from around the world to explore collaboration opportunities
11 Sep 2019 Speech by CE at Belt and Road Summit
11 Sep 2019 Speech by FS at Belt and Road Summit luncheon
8 Sep 2019 InvestHK encourages Mainland companies to tap Belt and Road development opportunities and "go global" via Hong Kong
4 Sep 2019 Video address by CE to members of the public
20 Aug 2019 Seventy-one students awarded scholarship for excellence
20 Aug 2019 London-based architecture and interior design firm set up new base in Hong Kong to expand into Asia and Mainland China
20 Aug 2019 Transcript of remarks by CE at media session before ExCo meeting
19 Aug 2019 Unemployment and underemployment statistics for May - July 2019
16 Aug 2019 Economic situation in second quarter of 2019 and latest GDP and price forecasts for 2019
15 Aug 2019 FS announces measures to support enterprises and residents
31 Jul 2019 Fifth meeting of Joint Task Force on the Development of the HK-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park in the Loop held
30 Jul 2019 First Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Customs Intellectual Property Enforcement Cooperation Meeting held in Hong Kong
29 Jul 2019 Cantonese opera performance tour in Australia and New Zealand showcases Hong Kong's cultural heritage
22 Jul 2019 Hong Kong team achieves outstanding results in first participation in International Biology Olympiad
19 Jul 2019 Second Joint Conference on Advancing Hong Kong's Full Participation in and Contribution to Belt and Road Initiative held in Beijing
18 Jul 2019 SJ explores co-operation on dispute avoidance and resolution services with Mainland
17 Jul 2019 Music Office Youth Choir and Hong Kong Youth Symphony Orchestra achieve outstanding results at overseas competitions
14 Jul 2019 Investment Agreement between Hong Kong and Chile enters into force
10 Jul 2019 Speech by S for IT at STARTIT.asia Hong Kong 3rd Edition Startup & Ecosystem Mixer
9 Jul 2019 Transcript of remarks by CE at media session before ExCo meeting
1 Jul 2019 Speech by CE at reception in celebration of 22nd anniversary of establishment of HKSAR
19 Jun 2019 Unemployment and underemployment statistics for March - May 2019
18 Jun 2019 Transcript of remarks by CE at media session
18 Jun 2019 Opening remarks by CE at media session
17 Jun 2019 HKSAR Government welcomes Ministry of Finance's issuance of sovereign bonds in Hong Kong
16 Jun 2019 HK and UAE forge closer economic and trade ties
16 Jun 2019 Hong Kong and United Arab Emirates sign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement
16 Jun 2019 Government response to public procession
15 Jun 2019 Transcript of remarks by CE at media session
13 Jun 2019 SCED reaffirms Hong Kong's support for free trade and multilateral trading system on US visit
12 Jun 2019 SCED: Hong Kong-US trade and economic relationship mutually beneficial and expanding
11 Jun 2019 Hong Kong Customs teams up with Australian Border Force and Australian Federal Police to curb international drug trafficking activities
10 Jun 2019 Opening remarks by CE at media session
29 May 2019 Hong Kong ranked as world's second most competitive economy
29 May 2019 Speech by CE at AustCham Westpac Australia-China Business Awards Gala Dinner 2019
24 May 2019 Government committed to promoting mediation in Hong Kong
24 May 2019 Permanent Secretary for Development officiates at opening of Heung Yuen Wai Highway
24 May 2019 SCED attends OECD and WTO meetings in Paris
21 May 2019 SCED encourages UK enterprises to leverage on Hong Kong's advantages to attain business opportunities
20 May 2019 Speech by CS at opening ceremony of new Facebook office in Hong Kong
16 May 2019 21st Plenary of Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation Joint Conference held in Guangzhou
14 May 2019 Hong Kong Laureate Forum launching ceremony held today
9 May 2019 Free Trade Agreement between Hong Kong and ASEAN enters into force
27 Apr 2019 CE attends exchange session of All-China Women's Federation in Beijing
25 Apr 2019 Hong Kong participates actively in second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing
25 Apr 2019 Speech by CE at dedicated session on HK at thematic forum on sub-national co-operation of second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing
23 Apr 2019 Speech by FS at Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Centenary Dinner
17 Apr 2019 Speech by CE at International Dispute Resolution Conference 2019
15 Apr 2019 Speech by CE at Internet Economy Summit 2019
13 Apr 2019 Government technology applications showcased at International ICT Expo
12 Apr 2019 IFC and HKMA strengthen commitment to green and sustainable finance through groundbreaking agreements
3 Apr 2019 Speech by CE at 2019 ACI Asia-Pacific/World Annual General Assembly, Conference & Exhibition
2 Apr 2019 HKSAR and Mainland sign arrangement on interim measures in aid of arbitral proceedings
31 Mar 2019 Hong Kong Immigration Department wins 2019 Skytrax Award for Best Airport Immigration Service
28 Mar 2019 CE attends Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference in Hainan
26 Mar 2019 SCED: Hong Kong and Australia building stronger bilateral economic relationship with free trade and investment agreements signed
26 Mar 2019 Hong Kong and Australia sign Free Trade Agreement and Investment Agreement
22 Mar 2019 Business seminar in Auckland showcases unparalleled business opportunities of Greater Bay Area
10 Mar 2019 Speech by CE at Opening Ceremony of 2019 FIA Formula E Hong Kong E-Prix
5 Mar 2019 CE attends NPC session opening ceremony in Beijing
1 Mar 2019 CE welcomes Central Government's promulgation of eight policy measures for taking forward development of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area
27 Feb 2019 HKETO Sydney holds reception in Melbourne to celebrate Year of the Pig
27 Feb 2019 FS introduces Budget measures to counter uncertain economic outlook, support businesses and residents
27 Feb 2019 FS uses Budget to help diversify economy, promote innovation and technology
27 Feb 2019 Budget promotes a caring and high-quality living environment
27 Feb 2019 Tax measures proposed in 2019-20 Budget
21 Feb 2019 Governments of Hong Kong, Guangdong and Macao co-organises Symposium on Outline Development Plan for Greater Bay Area
21 Feb 2019 CE's speech at Symposium on the Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area
20 Feb 2019 HKETO Sydney holds reception in Sydney to celebrate Year of the Pig
18 Feb 2019 HKETO Sydney showcases Hong Kong's culture and diversity at Auckland Lantern Festival
18 Feb 2019 CE welcomes promulgation of Outline Development Plan for Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area
11 Feb 2019 HKETO promotes Hong Kong's strengths in Sydney Lunar Festival Dragon Boat Races
30 Jan 2019 HKETO Sydney participates in Chatswood Year of the Pig Festival
30 Jan 2019 Speech by FS at Global Loan Market Summit
28 Jan 2019 CE meets Founder of Heritage Foundation
25 Jan 2019 Hong Kong rated as world's freest economy for 25 consecutive years
25 Jan 2019 FS meets senior overseas financial officials in Davos, Switzerland
24 Jan 2019 Speech by CS at Jumpstarter
24 Jan 2019 CE speaks on Belt and Road Initiative and Greater Bay Area development in Davos
24 Jan 2019 Hong Kong is prime platform and key link for Belt and Road Initiative
23 Jan 2019 CE attends World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Switzerland
23 Jan 2019 Speech by FS at Greater Bay Entrepreneurship Day in Davos
17 Jan 2019 Speech by FS at Financial Literacy Strategy 2019 Launch Ceremony
14 Jan 2019 Asian Financial Forum promotes sustainable growth and inclusive future
14 Jan 2019 Speech by FS at Asian Financial Forum 2019 cocktail reception
10 Jan 2019 CE meets Secretary of CPC Zhaoqing Municipal Committee
9 Jan 2019 Hong Kong and Japan sign Memorandum of Cooperation
7 Jan 2019 Speech by CS at opening session of Asian Licensing Conference

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