Calendar of Events 2012
January
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February
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Speaking at the ceremonial opening of the new legal year, the Secretary for Justice, Mr Wong Yan-lung, SC, elaborates on Hong Kong's strengths as a prime legal services and arbitration centre in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Stephen Lam, informs the Legislative Council of precautionary measures taken by the Government following the detection of Legionella bacteria at the new Central Government Offices and Legislative Council Complex at Tamar.
Hong Kong is ranked the world's freest economy by the Heritage Foundation for the 18th consecutive year.
Visiting a support centre for ethnic minorities in Wan Chai, the Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Tsang Tak-sing, promises to strengthen support services for Hong Kong's ethnic minorities by opening additional support centres in Yau Tsim Mong, Sham Shui Po and Tung Chung.
The Chief Secretary for Administration leads a Government delegation to inspect reconstruction projects funded by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) in Sichuan Province's earthquake-stricken areas, including infrastructure, health and social welfare projects.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the UK Treasury announce the launch of a joint private-sector forum to enhance co-operation between Hong Kong and London in the development of offshore Renminbi business.
The Asian Financial Forum, attended by some 2,000 government and business leaders from around the world, opens in Hong Kong.
The Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang, unveils a raft of proposals in his 2012-13 Budget to improve people's livelihood, enhance Hong Kong's competitiveness and help businesses brace for tough times ahead.
More than 60,000 runners take part in the Hong Kong Marathon, the city's biggest participatory sporting event.
Hong Kong scientists win seven awards at the 2011 State Science and Technology Awards announced by the National Office for Science and Technology Awards in Beijing.
The Frontier Closed Area along the boundary with the Mainland is reduced by 740 hectares in the first stage of a plan to eventually reduce the area from 2,800 hectares to around 400 hectares.
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