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iv Calendar of Events 2011

June

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15-23

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July

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A new Arbitration Ordinance goes into effect to facilitate the conduct of arbitration proceedings.

A new regulatory regime governing credit rating agencies (CRAs) in Hong Kong goes into effect requiring CRAs and their rating analysts to be licensed and subject to supervision by the Securities and Futures Commission in line with requirements laid down by the G20.

The Hong Kong International Airport Master Plan 2030, which maps out the future development strategies and options of Hong Kong's airport, is released for public consultation.

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The HKSAR Government welcomes the decision to inscribe four local traditional festivals and events the Cheung Chau Jiao Festival, the Tai O dragon boat water parade, the Tai Hang fire dragon dance and the Yu Lan Ghost Festival of the Hong Kong Chiu Chow community onto the third national list of intangible cultural heritage.

The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury begins his visit to Prague, Brussels and London to boost ties with those cities and to promote Hong Kong as China's global financial centre.

Over 3 000 local, Mainland and international healthcare experts and professionals attend the Hospital Authority convention on 'Collaborative Healthcare' in Hong Kong.

The Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Mr Wang Guangya, arrives in Hong Kong for an official visit. The Chief Executive visits Australia to strengthen bilateral ties and to promote trade and business opportunities in Hong Kong.

The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury departs for Russia to attend the St Petersburg International Economic Forum 2011. Hong Kong signs a free trade agreement with European Free Trade Association member states Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

Hong Kong Police and their French counterpart sign a Letter of Intent in Hong Kong on combating international crime.

Mr Gregory So Kam-leung is appointed Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development to succeed Mrs Rita Lau Ng Wai-lan, who resigned for health reasons.

The 2011 Population Census gets underway to obtain up-to-date benchmark information on the size and socio-economic characteristics of the population and its geographical distribution. The population census takes place in Hong Kong every 10 years.

The Chief Executive speaks about Hong Kong's achievements and future challenges in his speech marking the 14th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.