INDEX (read the following stories in the attached document):

Cover stories 

• Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development in Brussels
• Hong Kong has embarked on fourth industrial revolution, Chief Executive says at WEF Annual Meeting in Davos
• Prime Minister of the Netherlands in Hong Kong – Working Holiday Scheme agreement signed

Secretary for the Civil Service in France

• Secretary for the Civil Service visited France in connection with plan to establish college for Hong Kong civil servants

Budget, Finance and Taxation

• Luxembourg Finance Minister welcomes stronger links between Luxembourg and Hong Kong financial sectors
• 2018-19 Budget to diversify the economy, invest for the future and enhance liveability of Hong Kong
• GDP grew by 4.7% in first quarter of 2018
• Two-tired profits tax rates regime implemented since 1 April 2018

Innovation and Technology 

• Chief Executive outlined plans to boost innovation and technology

Hong Kong and Ireland

• Chief Executive met Ireland's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs
• Ireland-based international aircraft leasing company has set up regional office in Hong Kong
• Irish Fintech company of the year, Global Shares, has launched Hong Kong office
• Enterprise Ireland targeting 50% growth in Irish exports to Asia with improved connectivity to Hong Kong

Brussels-Hong Kong air route opened

• First direct air route opened between Brussels and Hong Kong

Chinese New Year in Europe

• HKETO, Brussels hosted Chinese New Year events in 15 European cities

Education and Careers

• European talents encouraged to seize Hong Kong study and employment opportunities

Culture and Sport

• 'Legends of Lion Dance'; exhibition showcased Hong Kong's crafts and cultural heritage in Belgium
• HKETO, Brussels supported 'Lines in Motion: East Meets West'; exhibition in Amsterdam
• Hong Kong films brought to European festival audiences in Dublin, Amsterdam, Brussels, Udine, Florence and Prato
• Creative achievements of Hong Kong publishing industry at Bologna Children's Book Fair
• France's Patrice Delaveau is victorious at Longines Masters of Hong Kong