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On the funding criteria, she said: "The main criterion adopted by the ITDC is whether the application is 'market-driven', that is, whether there is a genuine need in the relevant industrial sector for the deliverables of the proposed project. Projects eligible for funding support should be able to contribute to the overall industrial or technological development of Hong Kong and to the competitiveness of Hong Kong's manufacturing industries."
Since the introduction of ISF in 1994, 211 projects have been given funding support. Of these, 34 have been completed and the rest are progressing satisfactorily. All funded projects are monitored closely by the Industry Department and the sector specific committees of the ITDC.
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Two "Year of the Ox" philatelic items sold out
Two "Year of the Ox" philatelic items, the Souvenir Packs and Special Covers, have been sold out from advance orders.
The philatelic collection set has been jointly launched by the Agriculture and Fisheries Department and the World Wide Fund for Nature Hong Kong (WWF HK).
An WWF HK spokesman said that because of the overwhelming response, the Souvenir Packs and Special Covers will not be available in the WWF HK's Panda Shop on January 25 as scheduled.
However, as there is still a limited quantity of Postcards and Normal Covers, those interested are advised to place an advance order as soon as possible, he said,
These will also be on shop sale from December 28 (Saturday) at WWF HK Office at 1 Tramway Path, Central while stock last.
Further enquiries on these philatelic items can be made to WWF HK's Trading Department on 2526 1011 or by fax 2845 2734.
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