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Government will continue promoting economic development and improving the people's livelihood.

In his revised 2011-12 Budget package, the Financial Secretary proposes granting $6,000 to all Hong Kong permanent identity card holders aged 18 or above, and injecting additional cash into the Community Care Fund to help those not able to benefit from the proposal but in need of financial assistance.

The Secretary for Development, Mrs Carrie Lam, pays a four-day visit to Seoul to study the city's initiatives in infrastructure development, urban planning and heritage conservation.

A conceptual plan, City Park, submitted by a London-based architectural firm, is chosen as the preferred option for the development of an arts and cultural hub at the West Kowloon Cultural District.

The Motor Vehicle Idling (Fixed Penalty) Bill, is passed by the Legislative Council.

The Chief Executive, Mr Donald Tsang, extends Hong Kong's condolences to the people and government of Japan following the devastating earthquake and tsunami that occurred on the same day. The Civil Aviation Department and the aviation industry join forces to set two new Guinness World Records for the 'heaviest combined weight of aircraft pulled simultaneously' and the 'heaviest aircraft pulled over 100 metres by a team' as part of activities to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of aviation development in Hong Kong.

The Government announces the granting of sound broadcasting licences to Digital Broadcasting Corporation Hong Kong Limited, Metro Broadcast Corporation Limited and Phoenix U Radio Limited to provide digital audio broadcasting services in Hong Kong.

The foundation stone laying ceremony is held for the new cruise terminal building at Kai Tak.

Experts from the World Health Organisation and Western Pacific countries meet in Hong Kong to discuss a draft strategy for the optimal use of medical devices in the region.

The Chief Executive hosts a meeting with the Russian President, Mr Dmitry Medvedev, and his delegation at Government House.

The Secretary for Education, Mr Michael Suen, leads a higher-education delegation to Vietnam and Brunei to promote Hong Kong as a regional education hub.

A forum held in Hong Kong on the 'National 12th Five-Year Plan' highlights the Central Government's continuing strong support to maintaining Hong Kong's prosperity and stability.

The Hong Kong Police and their Australian counterparts sign a Memorandum of Understanding in Canberra on combating international crime and strengthening co-operation.

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