Calendar of Events
2014
September
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October
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Hong Kong is ranked seventh of 144 economies in the World Economic Forum's 2014-15 Global Competitiveness Report, and first for infrastructure and financial market development.
Live poultry imports from the Mainland resume after being suspended in January to prevent the spread of avian influenza.
The government issues its first Islamic bond (sukuk) under the Government Bond Programme.
The 2014-15 horse racing season opens, with a crowd of 69,878 at Sha Tin racecourse and turnover of $1.139 billion, both the highest for a season opener in 20 years.
The Chief Executive meets the Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr Lee Hsien Loong, at Government House.
The government announces the Railway Development Strategy 2014, outlining plans for seven new railway projects to be completed by 2031. They will lengthen Hong Kong's railway network from 270 kilometres in 2021 to over 300 kilometres by 2031 and increase the number of stations from 99 to 114.
Corporate Governance Watch 2014, a joint report released by CLSA and the Asian Corporate Governance Association, rates Hong Kong's corporate governance as the best in Asia.
As the organisers of 'Occupy Central' announce the start of their civil disobedience campaign, the government appeals to them to accord priority to the overall interest of Hong Kong.
Police use tear gas to disperse protesters outside the Central Government Offices at Tamar. Protesters later occupy these areas, blocking major roadways to Central District and surrounding areas.
'Occupy' protests spread to Mong Kok and Causeway Bay.
The monthly mean minimum temperature of 27 degrees is the hottest for September on record.
As protests continue, the Chief Executive appoints the Chief Secretary for Administration as the government representative to meet representatives of the Hong Kong Federation of Students to discuss Hong Kong's constitutional development.
The Asian Games in South Korea end, with Hong Kong having won a record 42 medals, including six gold. Cyclist Sarah Lee Wai-sze wins gold in the Women's Keiren and Sprint Track events.
The Fraser Institute's Economic Freedom of the World 2014 annual report ranks Hong Kong as the most economically free jurisdiction of 152 surveyed.
The Free Trade Agreement signed between Hong Kong, China and Chile in 2012 enters into force. It encompasses 98% of the Chilean tariff lines on goods originating from Hong Kong and other areas such as services and investment.
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