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See how Hong Kong enhanced its reputation as Asia’s events capital in April with an action-packed programme of activities covering
#HK7
,
#HKIFF48
, Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival,
#InnoEX
,
#FashionInStyle
and so much more. Follow
@Brand_HK
for more amazing mega events!
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#FinancialTimes
highlights
#HongKong
’s major role in
#GreaterBayArea
development plan and the advantages it offers global companies.
@FT
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Back to the future! The Economist reveals how
#HongKong
is reinventing itself as a future-ready smart manufacturing hub. The old factories and machines are long gone, replaced by sophisticated robotics, AI and analytics
@TheEconomist
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Find out how
#HongKong
is developing a
#greenfinance
ecosystem that can address the need for massive infrastructure spending in Asia to offset climate change risks
@E_BrandConnect
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#GreaterBayArea
master plan supports development of
#HongKong
strengths in international finance, I&T, aviation and dispute resolution services etc
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Old
#HongKong
Kai Tak Airport to take off as new sports park with 50,000-seat "Pearl of the Orient" stadium
#brandhongkong
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Fueling fintech: CNBC takes a look at how conducive regulation, dedicated resources and innovative strategies are keeping Hong Kong at the cutting edge of fintech development
@CNBC
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See how
#HongKong
’s young changemakers are forging ahead with eco-friendly practices in their workplaces, adopting solar power and new technology to help workers stay cool and reduce waste. Winners of Young Green Leader and Green Pioneer Awards
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#HongKong
crime in decline! 2018 overall crime rate lowest since 1974. Burglary & robbery cases lowest on record and ZERO cases involving genuine guns. HK really is one of the world’s safest cities.
@hkpoliceforce
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Discover the top 5 features of
#HongKong
’s world-class
#legal
system. Find out more about HK’s legal services attributes and unique advantages as a
#CommonLaw
jurisdiction under the
#OneCountryTwoSystems
principle
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Showtime! Meet the American performers who are helping to preserve one of
#HongKong
’s most treasured cultural traditions, Cantonese
#opera
#NatGeo
via
@NatGeoTravel
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BREAKING
#HongKong
& Japan boost co-operation on international arbitration and mediation issues. HK’s Department of Justice and Japan’s Ministry of Justice ink Memorandum of Co-operation
#hongkonglegal
#legalhubhk
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And the
#award
goes to ...
#HongKong
film
#StillHuman
wins Black Dragon critic’s award & top Audience Award at 21st
#FarEastFilmFestival
in Udine, Italy. Actor Anthony Wong gets Golden Mulberry for outstanding achievement
#film
via
@YouTube
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You can’t buy ideas, but you can empower innovative thinking. Meet some of the researchers and techies who have been inspired – and supported – to succeed in
#HongKong
‘s 360-degree tech ecosystem
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While many of us may have taken it for granted that our mail has arrived on time, spare a moment for postmen in
#HongKong
like Lee Wah who have sweated to make it possible during the pandemic. "Everyone can play his or her part," says Mr Lee
#UnsungHeroes
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Back to the future!
@E_BrandConnect
reveals how
#HongKong
is reinventing itself as a future-ready smart manufacturing hub. The old factories and machines are long gone, replaced by sophisticated robotics, AI and analytics
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What’s in store for US businesses in Asia? Find out next month when 300+ business and political leaders head to
#HongKong
for the 2019 APCAC Business Summit 4-5 March. Read more ...
@OfficialAPCAC
@AmChamHK
#APCAC
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#GreenBonds
are go!
#HongKong
Government’s first Green Bond issue sees strong demand from global investors with orders of US$4 billion (4 times issuance size). Landmark transaction shows Hong Kong’s strengths as a leading regional green finance hub.
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A world-class line-up and only happening in HK, Sumi Jo, one of the most sought-after sopranos, pianist Matt Herskowitz who jazzes up classical music, the eclectic "Play It Again" duo Igudesman & Joo will be joined by HK heartthrob Keung To at the West Kowloon Art Park.
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#HongKong
Great location + Low taxes + Free port = Business opportunity. Why more global companies are coming to
#asiasworldcity
.
#BrandHongKong
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DOING BUSINESS IN CHINA? NEW
#HONGKONG
-MAINLAND LEGAL PACT GIVES MORE PEACE OF MIND IN CROSS-BOUNDARY CIVIL AND COMMERCIAL DISPUTES; BOOSTS
#HONGKONGLEGAL
SERVICES HUB STATUS
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Entrepreneurs prepare for lift-off in
#HongKong
!
#Startups
+18% last year, 35% of founders from outside
#asiasworldcity
. See more
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Don’t miss this booklet on
#HongKong
’s deal-making and dispute resolution advantages. A complete guide covering policy support, biz opportunities, expert insights & more
#investHK
#HKDOJ
#CommonLaw
@InvestHK
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#HongKong
is the world’s most open economy, ranked No.1 in new Global Index of Economic Openness (UK-based
@LegatumInst
). The study of openness to commerce of 157 economies assesses the environment for enabling domestic and international trade
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#BreakingNews
HK’s
#Scallywag
, skippered by David Witt, made history today by winning line honours at 2019 Transatlantic Race! Big congrats!
@scallywaghk
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#HongKong
young
#architects
showcase creativity at
#LondonFestivalofArchitecture2019
(June 3-19). The "meta/physical - Boundaries of Hong Kong" exhibition explores architectural limits in compact HK
#design
#HKIA
@HKinLondon
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#Financial
services spotlighted in
#HongKong
Budget 2019-20 – 50% profits tax concession to promote marine insurance. Mutual fund recognition; tax arrangements for private equity funds; green finance among focus areas this year
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Snapshot of
#HongKong
’s 2019 economic outlook (2-3% growth; low jobless rate, which is 2.8%, lowest in 20 years), and one-off measures to support enterprises and alleviate peoples' hardship in
#Budget
2019-20
#asiasworldcity
#paulchan
#worldsfreesteconomy
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#HongKong
Budget: new spending (>US$5.6 bn) to promote I&T. Big boost for Cyberport 5, Science Park (2 new clusters: AI & robotic AND healthcare technologies), innovation labs in schools, tech start-up support scheme for universities
#Cyberport
#HKSTP
#IT
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World-first for
#HongKong
International
#Arbitration
Centre. Russian Federation’s Ministry of Justice has granted
#HKIAC
permission (effective by April 25) to administer disputes in Russia, first foreign institution to win such approval.
#legalhub
@iHKIAC
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#HongKong
air passenger numbers up. HK Int Airport handled 6.7 million passengers in July, up 1% y-o-y;flight movements up 0.4% to 36,845. Passenger traffic to and from Southeast Asia and Japan sees significant rise. Jan-to-Jul air passengers up 2.3% y-o-y
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#HongKong
International Airport (
@hkairport
) saw year-on-year growth in the number of both passengers (up 3%) and flight movements (up 0.8%) in April. HKIA also won Freighter Hub of the Year Award and Air Cargo Excellence Platinum Award
#ACEAwards19
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Bloomberg identifies 4 factors driving
#HongKong
‘s tech sector: Gov support, top institutes, R&D infrastructure and access to Mainland China. Find out what this means for the growing number of tech startups in HK
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#HongKong
Monetary Authority pledges support to help reduce
#climate
change risks, announcing bold initiatives that promote
#greenbanking
, responsible
#investment
and sustainable
#finance
#hkma
#GreenFinance
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The Sky Bridge at
@hkairport
is set to open in mid-2020, becoming the world’s longest airside bridge. At 200m, it will enable the largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380, to pass underneath and enhance convenience for travelers
#HKIA
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Moody's has affirmed
#HK
's Aa2 long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings and maintained a stable outlook, based on city’s very strong fiscal and external buffers, reflecting minimal government debt burden, large fiscal and forex reserves
@MoodysInvSvc
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#FreeTradeAgreement
between
#HongKong
and
#ASEAN
to take effect on June 11, reducing tariff, enhancing mutual market access and legal certainty. ASEAN is HK’s 2nd largest merchandise trade partner (US$136.5b in 2018)
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THE FLYING DRAGON HITS THE TWITTERSPHERE!
#BrandHongKong
So, we thought we'd connect with a video ...
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Living the high life! Successful urbanisation is about more than quality high-rise living. Monocle meets
#HongKong
architects who are not only shaping cities, but also energising business and connecting people through holistic urban design
@MonocleMag
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#HongKong
PolyU unveils cutting-edge system for diagnosing infectious diseases. Single test can identify up to 40 pathogens, including novel coronavirus within about 1 hour
@HongKongPolyU
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#HongKong
CE Carrie Lam meets
#Japan
's PM Shinzo Abe in Tokyo. Mrs Lam's visit to Tokyo promotes closer bilateral ties and partnership opportunities related to
#GreaterBayArea
, I&T, research, healthcare and more.
@AbeShinzo
@hketotokyo
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In less than three hours, join "Clap for Hong Kong" at 8 pm tonight (Apr 3)(Hong Kong time)! Show your appreciation for
#HongKong
medical workers
#TogetherWeFightTheVirus
#UnsungHeroes
#stayhome
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#HongKong
to implement mandatory 14-day quarantine for all arrivals from Mainland China from midnight (00:00hrs Feb 8) to fight coronavirus. Non-compliance risks $25k fine & 6 mths in prison. Some exemptions apply
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#HongKong
Chief Executive
#CarrieLam
talks
#GreaterBayArea
opportunities with Japan’s Foreign Minister
#TaroKono
in Tokyo. I&T, academic & healthcare collaboration in focus during Mrs Lam’s visit.
@konotarogomame
@hketotokyo
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#SouthChinaTigers
go down fighting in 40-16 home defeat to Aussies
#WesternForce
in final game of inaugural
#GlobalRapidRugby
showcase at sunny Aberdeen Sports Ground
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Monocle Magazine gets a taste of
#HongKong
’s fabulous F&B scene where an eclectic band of entrepreneurs offer their unique brands of hospitality, and find time to enjoy the city’s creature comforts
@MonocleMag
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Another eminent judge, former Justice of the UK Supreme Court the Rt. Hon. Lord Jonathan Sumption, will sit on
#HongKong
's highest appellate court as non-permanent judge from another
#commonlaw
jurisdiction. A manifestation of HK’s independent judiciary
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#HongKong
CE
#CarrieLam
has strongly objected to
#Germany
for granting asylum to 2 HK bail jumpers charged with serious offences. She stressed HK’s fair & open court system & strong reputation for rule of law and judicial independence
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Find out how executives in the LawTech field are tapping into
#HongKong
‘s advantages to offer new economy legal services, ranging from consultancy, to software to education
@nytimes
@KorumLegal
@getzegal
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CORONAVIRUS INFECTION: Stay informed via
#HongKong
Centre for Health Protection webpage. Info on the latest situation, symptoms, precautions and actions to take in case of suspected infection. HK hotline: +852 2125 1122.
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#HongKong
’s competitiveness as a global
#arbitration
hub is strengthened under new HK-Mainland China accord on interim measures for arbitral proceedings, which supports preservation of evidence, property and conduct by parties involved.
#legalhub
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#HongKong
has extended for 3 years the terms of two Court of Final Appeal non-permanent judges from other common law jurisdictions. Mr Justice James Spigelman & Mr Justice William Gummow, both from Australia, are among 14 such jurists on HK’s top court
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#HongKong
Int’l. Airport (
#HKIA
) Terminal 1 (T1) extension opens with number of T1 check-in counters rising to 369, 100+ smart check-in kiosks. It’s part of HKIA Three-runway System expansion to boost capacity
@hkairport
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Final countdown!
#HongKong
on course to retain Asia Rugby Championship title after cruising to 71-0 win over
#Malaysia
last weekend (June 22). HK face
#SouthKorea
in final game at Hong Kong Football Club this Saturday (June 29), 4pm start.
#rugby
#sport
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#HongKong
, now the world’s 2nd largest
#biotech
funding hub – 10 such listings in past year & more in the pipeline.
#HKEX
Biotech Week draws 1,600+ professionals; focus on new listing regime
#HKBiotechWeek
@HKEXGroup
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We are saluting
#UnsungHeroes
by sharing a series of videos on people working behind the scenes to defeat the pandemic in
#HongKong
, starting with doctors holding the first line of defence
#StayHome
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Digital disruptors! >50 renowned speakers attend Internet Economy Summit underway in
#HongKong
to examine tech trends that are redefining our future from
#fintech
to
#cybersecurity
. CE Carrie Lam sets out HK’s I&T readiness & vision
#IES
@iEconomySummit
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#HongKong
retains spot as world’s second-most competitive economy in IMD
#WorldCompetitivenessRanking
2019. HK is No.1 in Government Efficiency, No.2 in Business Efficiency categories
@IMD_Bschool
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HK hosting Forbes Asia's
#Under30Summit
for second year in a row. Some 300 young gamechangers from Asia sharing their achievement and networking. Pitching session aboard ferry cruising the picturesque Victoria Harbour.
@ForbesAsia
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Out in front!
#HongKong
– based SHK/Scallywag leads the fleet as the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race nears the half-way stage. Exciting finish on the cards with Black Jack (2nd) and InfoTrack (3rd) close behind. Go Scallywag!
@scallywaghk
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Find out why
#Hongkong
is an international financial centre after New York and London. Global standards coupled with unparalleled connectivity to markets in Mainland China and the rest of the world are helping to foster fresh opportunities.
#FinancialCentre
#asiasworldcity
#GFCI
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#HongKong
#Judiciary
has established a specialist Intellectual Property List in the High Court. Specialist Judges & enhanced management of cases will help save time & money in resolving IP disputes
#legal
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Countdown to the Sydney-Hobart race starting Dec 26.
#HongKong
Kong - based SHK/
@scallywaghk
is in great shape as the crew prepare to take on the world’s best sailors in the 75th edition of the 628-nautical-mile classic with veteran skipper David Witt at the helm
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#HongKong
CE Carrie Lam says Government is committed to HK's rise as an international legal and dispute resolution hub. She spoke at the International Dispute Resolution Conference in HK (Apr 17), co-organised with
#UNCITRAL
. 800+ attendees
#mediation
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Good news! New
#tax
accord between
#HongKong
and Mainland China to promote cross-boundary talent & training exchanges, boost
#GreaterBayArea
development. Teachers & researchers working across the boundary to be exempt from double tax on income for 3 years
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Rugby Champs!
#HongKong
retained Asia Rugby Championship title with 64-3 win over
#SouthKorea
at the Hong Kong Football Club. HK undefeated in the tournament. Great team effort under new head coach Andy Hall!
#rugby
#sport
#hkrugby
#ARC2019
@HongKongRugby
@asiarugby
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