Latest updates from Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office London
- SFH begins visit to London (with photos)
- The Secretary for Food and Health, Dr Ko Wing-man, began his two-day visit to London, the United Kingdom (UK), by meeting with the Chief Executive of the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care, Mr Harry Cayton, and the Authority's Director of Standard and Policy, Ms Christine Braithwaite, this morning (May 16, London time).
- S for S continues his visit in London
- The Secretary for Security, Mr Lai Tung-kwok, continued his visit in London, where he met senior officials in the police and immigration authorities.
- S for S begins visit to London
- The Secretary for Security, Mr Lai Tung-kwok, began his visit to London, the United Kingdom (UK) on May 1 (London time), where he met with senior UK officials and business leaders to update them on the latest developments in Hong Kong.
- Import and Export (General)(Amendment) Regulation 2013
- The Government gazetted the Import and Export (General)(Amendment) Regulation 2013 (Amendment Regulation) on 22 February 2013 to prohibit the export of powdered formula for infants and young children under 36 months from Hong Kong except with a licence issued by the Director-General of Trade and Industry. The Amendment Regulation has commenced since 1 March 2013.
- Hong Kong welcomes the Year of the Snake in London
- The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO), launched its series of events to celebrate the Year of the Snake with a high-profile reception at the Whitehall Banqueting House in London yesterday (20th February).
- Hong Kong CE tackles most pressing issues in maiden Policy Address
- In his first Policy Address since taking office on July 1, 2012, the Chief Executive (CE) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr C Y Leung, yesterday (January 16) laid out plans to tackle the key issues facing Hong Kong: housing and
land supply; poverty; ageing population; and the environment. In the Policy Address, entitled "Seek Change, Maintain Stability, Serve the People with Pragmatism", the CE set out what he described as a long-term blueprint for Hong Kong.
- Opportunity for students in the Administrative Service Summer Internship Programme 2013
- The 2013 Administrative Service Summer Internship Programme offered by the HKSAR Government is now open for application. Successful applicants will be placed in different Government bureaux and departments as interns. Apart from gaining a first-hand feel of the variety of work that Administrative Officers (AOs) are assigned to do from time to time, interns will have the opportunity to work closely and interact with serving AOs at various ranks. In addition, interns will also have the opportunity to visit different Government offices and / or relevant public organisations to enhance their overall understanding of public administration. The internship will last for about two months or more between May and August 2013. The programme is open to students with permanent resident status in Hong Kong, in their penultimate year of study at a university in Hong Kong or overseas. For more information, visit the dedicated Civil Service Bureau website page www.csb.gov.hk/english/grade/ao/279.html, or look on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ao.intern
- CS continues visit to UK (with photos)
- In the morning, Mrs Lam met with the Director of Sotheby's Institute of Art, Professor Jos Hackforth-Jones to explore areas of collaboration in relation to the provision of art training and education in Hong Kong.
- CS continues visit to UK (with photos)
- Mrs Lam called on the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, Dr Vincent Cable, in the morning to exchange views on promoting further co-operation between Hong Kong and the UK, particularly in some new economic areas like creative industries, environmental services and technology.
- CS starts visit in UK
- The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam, began her visit in London, the United Kingdom (UK) on November 12 (London time). She met with Members of the Parliament, business leaders and social entrepreneurs and provided them with an update on Hong Kong's development.
- FS attends APEC CEO Summit (with photos)
- The Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang, outlined the strategies on "Making cities fit for business, their people and the planet" when addressing the plenary discussion of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2012 CEO Summit in Vladivostok, Russia on September 8.
- FS takes part in adoption of APEC FMM joint ministerial statement
- The Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang, took part in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers' Meeting and the adoption of a joint ministerial statement on August 30. Mr Tsang also met with a number of Russian ministers this morning (August 31).
- SHA cheers for HK athletes at London Paralympics (with photo)
- The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Tsang Tak-sing, watched competitions at the London 2012 Paralympic Games yesterday (August 30) and cheered for the Hong Kong athletes, as well as meeting the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport, Mr Jeremy Hunt.
- FS meets Deputy Prime Minister of Russia (with photos)
- The Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang, called on Russia's Deputy Prime Minister, Mr Arkady Dvorkovich, on Wednesday afternoon (August 29) and attended the first session of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers' Meeting on Thursday morning (August 30).
- Speech by FS at APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting
- Speech by the Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang, at "Session 1: Global Outlook and Perspectives for Asia-Pacific Region" of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers' Meeting in Moscow, Russia, today (August 30)).
- SHA continues London visit
- The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Tsang Tak-sing, continued his London visit yesterday (August 29), meeting with political figures and the business community as well as attending the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
- Inauguration of Fourth Term HKSAR Government
- The inauguration ceremony of the Fourth Term Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government was held this morning (July 1) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
- CE's speech at Inauguration Ceremony of Fourth Term Government
- Following is the translation of the speech delivered by the Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung, at the Inauguration Ceremony of the Fourth Term Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre this morning (July 1)
- New team of Principal Officials appointed
- The Central People's Government, on the nomination of the Chief Executive-elect, Mr C Y Leung, today (June 28) approved the appointments of Principal Officials of the fourth term of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government
- The Hong Kong Children's Choir Tour to Europe 2012
- Every summer, members of the Hong Kong Children's Choir (HKCC) visit different parts of the world to perform and to participate in exchange activities. In the coming August, HKCC Concert Choir will tour Europe again and will hold concerts and participate in exchange activities in Finland and Germany.
- Hong Kong Review - May 2012
- Hong Kong's next Chief Executive (CE) will be Mr Leung Chun-ying, following his victory in the election which took place on 25 March. Mr Leung will replace current CE Mr Donald Tsang when his term of office comes to an end on 30 June 2012.
- SFH continues London visit
- The Secretary for Food and Health, Dr York Chow, continued his visit to London on May 18 (London time). Joined by the Permanent Secretary for Food and Health (Food), Mrs Marion Lai; and the Head of the Healthcare Planning and Development Office of the Food and Health Bureau, Mr Chris Sun, Dr Chow held a breakfast meeting with Sir Cyril Chantler, an overseas expert in the Hong Kong Steering Committee on Strategic Review on Healthcare Manpower Planning and Professional Development, to exchange views on healthcare manpower planning and professional development.
- UK beef import restriction partially relaxed
- The Secretary for Food and Health, Dr York Chow, announced today (May 17, London time) during his meeting in London with the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs of the United Kingdom (UK), Lord Taylor, that the processing of applications for import of specified bone-in beef from the UK to Hong Kong would resume with immediate effect.
- Hong Kong - 21st century silk route to China? London ETO co-hosts seminar with British Library
- London, 14 May 2012. The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO), working with the International Dunhuang Project of the British Library, today held a seminar exploring the parallels between Hong Kong, the modern 'Gateway to China,' and Dunhuang, one of the key stops on the ancient Silk Route and often also described as the 'Gateway to China' of antiquity. Dunhuang has become a major and fruitful subject of study for historians due to archaeological finds in the area that have uncovered many manuscripts, printed texts, paintings, textiles and artefacts from all over the then known world.
- SEN continues visit to Europe in Cambridge, England
- The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Edward Yau, and the green tech mission from Hong Kong continued their trip to Europe in Cambridge, England, today (April 30, UK time) to learn more about European experiences in the development and promotion of green technologies.
- SEN and green tech mission start visit to Scotland
- The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Edward Yau, and the green tech mission arrived in Edinburgh, Scotland, today (April 27, UK time) where they hope to discover how Hong Kong can learn from the city's experience in green tech development and academic research.
- SEN and green tech mission start visit to Denmark
- The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Edward Yau, and a green tech mission from Hong Kong started their visit to Denmark in Copenhagen today (April 25, Copenhagen time). While in Copenhagen they will take a look at the city's advanced waste treatment technology and explore possibilities for co-operation in green business.
- SEN to lead green tech mission to Europe
- The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Edward Yau, today (April 24) led a green tech mission on a visit to Europe. The mission seeks to exchange experience on the development and promotion of green technologies, identify opportunities for co-operation on various green initiatives, and promote the market for green technological and innovative solutions in Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta region.
- Hong Kong Pavilion shows Hong Kong's achievements since reunification and publishing industry's best works at the London Book Fair
- (16 April 2012, London) Visitors to the London Book Fair this week (16-18 April) have the opportunity to learn about Hong Kong's achievements in the fifteen years since reunification in 1997. The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) took part in the London Book Fair for the first time, as part of a Hong Kong Pavilion created jointly with the Hong Kong Publishing Federation (HKPF) and The Hong Kong Printers Association (HKPA) with sponsorship from Create Hong Kong (CreateHK). This year the Market Focus country for the London Book Fair is China.
- SFH starts visit to London
- The Secretary for Food and Health, Dr York Chow, began his visit to London, the United Kingdom, in the morning of January 16 (London time). He had a breakfast meeting with officials from the UK's Department of Health and Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence (CHRE) to exchange views on areas including health-care manpower planning and professional development, as well as medical and health issues.
- Speech by SEN in Copenhagen on Building a Green Hong Kong
- The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Edward Yau, spoke at a dinner reception co-hosted by Denmark Hong Kong Trade Association, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (London) and Hong Kong Trade Development Council in Copenhagen on September 16 (Copenhagen time).
- SEN visited Europe
- The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Edward Yau, visited Europe where he sought to foster closer collaboration between Hong Kong and European cities on environmental protection issues.
- CE concluded visit to Europe
- The Chief Executive, Mr Donald Tsang, agreed with the Scottish Government to strengthen collaboration in a number of areas on the last full day of his visit to Europe in Edinburgh on September 15 (Edinburgh time).
- Chief Executive visited London
- The Chief Executive, Mr Donald Tsang, continued the second leg of his visit to Europe in London (September 13, London time).
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