Calendar of Events in 2009 I V
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The Secretary for Education, Mr Michael Suen, introduces diversified Medium of Instruction arrangements for Secondary One schools for the 2010-11 academic year.
A new 'Create Hong Kong' office is set up to promote the development of creative industries in Hong Kong.
The Financial Secretary leads a high-level business delegation to Russia for six days, followed by official visits to Sweden and the UK.
The Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Stephen Lam, visits Taiwan at the invitation of the Mainland Affairs Council to strengthen trade and economic co-operation.
The Chief Executive attends the Fifth Pan-Pearl River Delta Regional Co-operation and Development Forum and Trade Fair in Nanning, Guangxi.
The Hospital Authority announces the activation of a territory-wide network of Designated Flu Clinics from June 13.
The Secretary for Justice officiates at the 'No Drugs No Regrets' pledge ceremony as part of the Campaign Against Youth Drug Abuse.
The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development leaves for Paris to attend the 2009 Ministerial Council meeting of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Hong Kong and Germany sign a Declaration of Intent on a working holiday scheme for young people, effective from July 1.
The Task Force on Tree Management led by the Chief Secretary for Administration releases its report on ways to improve tree management.
The Chief Executive praises the resilience of Hong Kong and its people in a speech marking the city's 12th anniversary as a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China.
A smoking ban goes into effect at six types of establishments: bars, clubs, nightclubs, bathhouses, massage establishments and mahjong and Tin Kau premises.
The Chief Secretary for Administration officiates at a ceremony marking completion of foundations for the Hong Kong Pavilion at 2010 World Expo to be held in Shanghai.
Hong Kong and Finland sign an agreement on investment promotion and protection.
The Legislative Council approves the third injection of funding to the 'Trust Fund in Support of Reconstruction in the Sichuan Earthquake Stricken