Coming soon: Hong Kong business seminars in Sofia (15 March) and Bucharest (19 March)

A business seminar entitled "Hong Kong: Helping Manage Opportunities and Challenges in China" will take place in Sofia on 15 March 2010 and in Bucharest on 19 March 2010.  The events are organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Brussels, with the support of Invest Hong Kong.  Click here for more details: Sofia
Bucharest

Hong Kong Film Panorama in Madrid - 23 February to 15 March 2010

The Hong Kong Film Panorama is being held at the Spanish Film Archive until 15 March inclusive.  This is the third time that the HKETO, Brussels is bringing some of the most recent HK productions to Madrid, in collaboration with its co-organiser, Casa Asia.  Speaking at a reception on 26 March, Deputy Representative for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs to the EU, Ms Hinny Lam, noted that a film supported by Hong Kong's Film Development Fund (Echoes of the Rainbow, by Alex Law) had just won the Crystal Bear for Best Film at the Berlinale 2010.  More info

Financial Secretary outlines 2010-2011 Government Budget

The Financial Secretary, Mr John Tsang, presented his 2010-2011 Budget to the Legislative Council on Wednesday 24 February.  He proposed a series of measures to build on Hong Kong's economic recovery from the global financial crisis.  Mr Tsang also unveiled initiatives to stabilise the property market, develop six priority industries and foster a caring society.  He expected a GDP growth of 4 to 5% in 2010.  More info.

Coming soon: Investment seminar in Venice - 15 April 2010

Hong Kong and Shenzhen are joining forces to present their combined advantages as an investment destination at a seminar at the NH Laguna Palace in Venice on 15 April 2010. More info

The Year of the Tiger started on 14 February.

The Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs to the European Union, Miss Mary Chow, and the staff of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels wish all visitors to our website  KUNG HEI FAT CHOY !

For the first time, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr Donald Tsang, conveyed his Lunar New Year greetings in animated form, to highlight Hong Kong's creative industries.

See the animation here

Hong Kong Film Panorama in Athens: 9-15 February 2010

The Hong Kong Film Panorama, the film festival that tours Europe every year at the initiative of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Brussels, will be held in Athens for the first time in February. After Lisbon last October, this is the second new city on the Panorama's European itinerary this season.  The festival was opened by Deputy Representative for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs to the European Union, Ms Wong Yuet-wah. More info.

Hong Kong e-News - 8 February 2010

Contents: Nobel Prize physicist Professor Charles Kao honoured in Hong Kong --- Hong Kong enforces brand protection --- Hong Kong remains one of the world’s safest cities --- Hong Kong Film Panorama comes to Athens for the first time --- Hong Kong ready to celebrate the Year of the Tiger.  Read here

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