Hong Kong News - Winter 2018-2019
INDEX (read the following stories in the attached document):
Cover
- Chief Executive visits Belgium and France
- World's longest bridge-cum-tunnel sea crossing (55km) connects Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macao
Chief Executive's 2018 Annual Policy Address
- Chief Executive unveils ambitious Lantau Tomorrow Vision to increase land supply in Hong Kong
- Policy Address measures give further boost for Innovation and Technology
Talents
- Seeking international talents – Hong Kong publishes its first Talent List
- HKETO, Brussels reaches out to students, graduates and creative talents in Europe
Major Infrastructure Projects Completed
- Mega Bridge opens
- Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link starts rolling
- First venue of West Kowloon Cultural District, the Xiqu Centre dedicated to Chinese opera, to open on 20 January 2019
Visits and Co-operation
- Chief Executive's visit strengthened ties with the European Union, Belgium and France Hong Kong signed MOU with Bordeaux on co-operation in wine-related education and manpower training
- Hong Kong Airport Authority and Aéroports de Paris signed two co-operation agreements
- Financial Secretary forged closer co-operation with Ireland
- Secretary for Labour and Welfare's visit to Ireland
- First European-designed flower-themed garden in Hong Kong
- Hong Kong's maritime delegation at Posidonia 2018
- WTO Members commended Hong Kong, China for its free trade regime
Arts and Heritage
- Tai Kwun – heritage building transformed into new arts landmark
- The Murray – from government offices to luxury hotel
Business
- The Mainland and Hong Kong enhance their free trade agreement – zero tariff on all Hong Kong goods from 1 January 2019
- Hong Kong is ideal hub for Fintech and Greater Bay Area offers huge opportunities, Dutch companies told
- HKETO, Brussels reached out to entrepreneurs at three seminars in Italy
- Events in The Hague to celebrate 40th anniversary of Netherlands Hong Kong Business Association
- Business Forum in Galway, Ireland: CEPA - A smart way to do business with China through Hong Kong
Events Supported by HKETO, Brussels
- Talented young oboist from Hong Kong shone at Rome Chamber Music Festival
- Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festivals in Antwerp, Dublin and Barcelona
- Oxfam Trailwalker – celebrating Hong Kong's 'can-do'; spirit in Belgium
- Hong Kong showcased its street food culture at Lyon Street Food Festival
- Hong Kong films promoted at five festivals, in Italy, Spain and Greece
- Hong Kong artist's exhibition in Liège has been well received by the public
Upcoming Events
- 'Legends of Lion Dance'; presents Hong Kong cultural heritage exhibition in Antwerp