Calendar of Events
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The Government agrees with the Council for Sustainable Development's report on energy saving and the reduction of carbon emissions and undertakes to implement all its recommendations.
Responding to calls for a review, the Financial Secretary states that the linked exchange rate system has served Hong Kong well for more than 30 years, and that he sees no reason to change it and has no intention of doing so.
The Competition Bill is passed by the Legislative Council, providing a legal framework to curb anti-competitive conduct in various sectors of the economy.
The Mediation Ordinance, establishing a regulatory framework for the conduct of mediation in Hong Kong, is enacted by the Legislative Council.
The Financial Dispute Resolution Centre, aimed at resolving financial disputes between financial institutions and their clients, opens in Hong Kong to further improve investor protection in the wake of the global financial crisis.
Hong Kong, Guangdong and Macao announce a regional co-operation plan to build. a 'Quality Living Area' in the Pearl River Delta area.
The second inflation-linked retail bond (or 'iBond') issued by the Government is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
The Financial Secretary and the Secretary for Development, Mrs Carrie Lam, attend the opening of the first zero carbon building in Hong Kong.
The Central People's Government approves the appointment of the HKSAR Government's principal officials for its fourth term.
The first phase of a fare concession scheme comes into effect, allowing the elderly and eligible persons with disabilities to travel on the MTR for $2 per trip, with the scheme to be extended to other public transport in phases.
Supplement IX to the Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership. Arrangement is signed by the Financial Secretary and the Vice-Minister of Commerce, Mr Jiang Yaoping, incorporating 43 measures to liberalise services and facilitate trade and investment.
President Hu Jintao arrives in Hong Kong for a three-day visit.
President Hu swears in the new Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung, and the Principal Officials of the fourth term HKSAR Government at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. In his inauguration speech, the new Chief Executive pledges to develop the economy, improve people's livelihood, promote democracy and build a more prosperous, progressive and righteous society.
The Government says it respects the right to demonstrate and freedom of expression as tens of thousands of people march through the streets of Hong Kong.
The United Nations 2012 World Investment Report reveals that Foreign Direct Investment flows into Hong Kong exceeded US$83 billion in 2011, an all-time high and an increase of 17 per cent on 2010.
The iconic Brussels statue Manneken Pis is dressed in a stylish Hong Kong suit to mark the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the HKSAR.
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