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
- 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