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The total value added of these establishments was $4.6 billion in 1993, representing an increase of 25.8% over 1992. It constituted 61.7% of the gross output performed. Compared with 1992, this increased by 0.3 of a percentage point.
Some 1,110 establishments operated in the architectural, surveying and project engineering services sector in 1993.
For real estate development projects, the value accrued to private sector projects during 1993 was $77.8 billion, representing an increase of 15.8% over the corresponding value in 1992. The increase was largely due to increased work done in residential buildings and multi-purpose commercial premises.
The total project outlays amounted to $32.4 billion which included, for instance, payments to contractors and interest payments.
More detailed results will be given in a full survey report to be published around August 1995.
Enquiries regarding these survey results may be directed to the Building, Construction and Real Estate Statistics Section of the Census and Statistics Department on tel 2839 3204.
End/Thursday, June 22, 1995
Movie star joins in the fight against drugs
Movie star Jackie Chan has shown his committment to the fight against drug abuse by recording a song to disseminate the message of "Say No to Drugs".
Entitled "Enjoy a good life", the theme song urges youngsters to make full use of their lives and stay away from drugs.
A spokesman for the Action Committee Against Narcotics (ACAN) said the song would be an effective publicity tool in promoting the anti-drug message among young people.
"Mr Jackie Chan has provided a role model for youngsters to look up to. His participation in the anti-drug campaign will help us to drive home the message that drugs are dangerous and should only be taken under medical supervision," he said.