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The Media, Communications and Information Technology

Stamps and Philately

Hongkong Post issued 13 sets of special stamps and sheetlets in 2014. A new set of definitive stamps, on the theme of the Hong Kong Global Geopark of China, was issued in July. A teaching kit on philately for kindergartens and schools was also launched in December to promote philately among students.

Customer Relations

A new Business Customers Liaison Group was set up in January chaired by the Postmaster General and comprising representatives from local chambers of commerce and SME associations.

Exhibition

An exhibition, 'A Journey through Hong Kong's Postal History, was held at the Heritage. Discovery Centre from April to August, illustrating the development of Hong Kong's postal services through the Old General Post Office.

International Participation

Hongkong Post participates actively in international postal events, including those organised by the Asian-Pacific Postal Union, the Kahala Posts Group and the Universal Postal Union to forge closer cooperation with other postal administrations.

Information Technology

Digital 21 Strategy

Hong Kong is a digital city. The government's 'Digital 21 Strategy', updated regularly (most recently in 2013) in line with global trends and the community's aspirations, has produced the right environment, infrastructure, skills and culture for the development of information and communications technology (ICT), as reflected in Hong Kong's mobile subscription rate of 239 per cent and household broadband penetration rate of 83.2 per cent, which are among the highest in the world.

Driving E-business

To support the continuous development of a digital economy, the government has established a clear legal framework for the conduct of secure electronic transactions through the Electronic Transactions Ordinance. Two certification authorities are recognised under the ordinance to issue digital certificates.

The government encourages small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to take advantage of ICT and cloud computing services to enhance efficiency and productivity. Initiatives include the Sector-Specific Programme, SME Cloud Promotion Campaign, business matching events and an information portal, InfoCloud, which provides useful information for SMEs on cloud computing.

Information Security

The government's information security portal provides the latest IT security news, protection measures, best practices and guidelines, and short videos and radio episodes, helping to raise

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