Calendar of Events
2012
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following public concern at the death of a woman who, with three others, suffered septic shock after receiving intravascular infusions at a beauty centre.
In an address to the Legislative Council, the Chief Executive outlines his views on several important relationships, including those between the executive and the legislature and between Hong Kong, the Mainland and other countries, and issues including housing and political development.
The Chief Executive in Council appoints a Commission of Inquiry into the collision of two passenger vessels off Lamma Island.
The Financial Secretary announces measures to cool the property market by extending the application of the Special Stamp Duty from two years to three and introducing a Buyer's Stamp Duty of 15 per cent for buyers of residential property who are not Hong Kong permanent residents.
The Chief Secretary for Administration reaffirms the Government's plan to build a multi-purpose sports complex at Kai Tak.
November
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Hong Kong is ranked first for the second consecutive year in the Financial Development Index, a study compiled by the World Economic Forum which ranks the breadth, depth and efficiency of 62 of the world's leading financial systems and capital markets.
The Chief Executive appoints the members of the new Poverty Commission, which will review existing policies and formulate new policies to prevent and alleviate poverty.
In Madrid, the Chief Secretary for Administration signs agreements between Hong Kong and Spain on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters and Transfer of Sentenced Persons.
The Community Care Fund launches a new assistance programme to subsidise persons with severe physical disabilities from low-income families in renting respiratory support medical equipment.
The Hong Kong Museum of History exhibition of terracotta warriors from the Qin Dynasty closes, after attracting more than 420,000 visitors since opening on 25 July.
December
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The Government announces that Central Government Offices' West Wing will be used to provide offices for the Department of Justice and legal services-related non- governmental organisations, reversing an earlier decision to redevelop the site. The Legislative Council approves a funding application for a new Old Age Living Allowance to provide more financial help to elderly people in need.
Hongkong Post issues a set of commemorative stamps to mark the 150th anniversary of the issuing of Hong Kong's first postage stamps.
The Chief Executive responds to questions at the Legislative Council about unauthorised building works on his property, saying he believes his replies and the action being undertaken will ease public concern and refocus attention on day-to- day business.
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