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With the theme "Meeting the Challenges of the future the Asian Perspective", the five-day conference had attracted over 400 delegates from 37 countries and cities in the world.
Programme of the conference, which is being held until Friday (November 15), includes technical meetings, a plenary session, technical visits and post conference
tours.
Internationally-renowned speakers from over 20 countries and cities will present some 90 papers on topics including drinking water quality, treatment technology, maintenance and operation of water supply system, strategy for corrosion control, global planning for prevention of water pollution and effective water supply management.
In conjunction with the conference, an exhibition on the latest technology and products of the water supplies industry is being held on the fifth floor of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The exhibition is open to the public between 10 am and 6 pm until Thursday (November 14) and between 10 am and noon on Friday (November 15). Admission is free.
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Together we develop our working abilities: Labour chief
Twelve disabled employees and 10 employers were commended today (Tuesday) at the presentation of souvenirs ceremony of the Outstanding Disabled Employees Award (ODEA) 1996.
The employees were praised for their exemplary work performance while the employers were awarded for their open-mindedness in employing disabled persons.
Organised by the Selective Placement Division of the Labour Department, the ceremony was to pay tribute to employers who had made significant contribution in employing people with a disability.
It also commended disabled employees who had demonstrated outstanding performance at work.
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