Hong Kong News - Spring 2018

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

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

Chinese New Year in Europe

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

Document(s)

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