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Speech by CE at reception for 21st anniversary of establishment of HKSAR | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201807/01/P2018070100395.htm | 1.7.2018 | Following is the translation of the speech by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, at the reception for the 21st anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre this morning (July 1): Distinguished guests, fellow citizens, It is with grat... | CE | en |
CE meets Hong Kong students and young people with international competition awards | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201807/01/P2018070100917.htm | 1.7.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, together with the Secretaries of Department and the Directors of Bureau met over 100 Hong Kong young people and students, who won international competitions in the past year, in a tea gathering at Government House this afternoon (July 1) to commend the new and outstanding generation... | CE | en |
CE and Principal Officials release short videos on work in past year | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201807/01/P2018070100536.htm | 1.7.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam and the Principal Officials (POs) will release short videos on their work in the past year. Mrs Lam’s video will be broadcast this (July 1) afternoon while the rest will be released in the next few days. The videos will be available from the newly-revamped website of the Information ... | CE | en |
Policy Address consultation launched | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201807/01/P2018070100491.htm | 1.7.2018 | The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government today (July 1) launched the public consultation exercise for the 2018 Policy Address. The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam; the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung; and the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, will meet representatives from... | CE | en |
2018 Honours List | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201807/01/P2018063000485.htm | 1.7.2018 | The 2018 Honours List is published in the Government Gazette today (July 1). This is the 21st full Honours List since 1997. The Chief Executive has awarded a total of 282 persons in this year's Honours List, including: Award Number (a) Grand Bauhinia Medal (GBM) 4 (b) Gold Bauhinia Star (GBS) 10 (c) Silver Bauhinia Sta... | CE | en |
Speech by CE at Belt and Road Summit | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/28/P2018062800259.htm | 28.6.2018 | Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, at the Belt and Road Summit today (June 28): Deputy Prime Minister Somkid (Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand Dr Somkid Jatusripitak), Mr Xiao (Chairman of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, Mr Xiao Yaqing... | CE | en |
Speech by CE at Belt and Road Global Forum Inauguration Ceremony cum Cocktail Reception | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/27/P2018062701004.htm | 27.6.2018 | Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, at the Belt and Road Global Forum Inauguration Ceremony cum Cocktail Reception today (June 27): Vincent (Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Mr Vincent Lo), Andrew (Council Member of the HKTDC, Mr Andrew Weir), Margaret (Executive ... | CE | en |
Speech by CE at MIPIM Proptech Europe 2018 | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/22/P2018062200152.htm | 22.6.2018 | Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, at MIPIM Proptech Europe 2018 in Paris, France today (June 21, Paris time): Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. It's a great pleasure to be here to speak at a very interesting forum. When Paul (Chief Executive of Reed MIDEM, Mr Paul Zilk) first mentioned... | CE | en |
Speech by CE at the joint promotion seminar on Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area development in Paris | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/21/P2018062100134.htm | 21.6.2018 | Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, at the joint promotion seminar on Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area development in Paris, France today (June 20, Paris time): Mr Ouyang Weimin, Vice Governor of Guangdong Province, Mr Jackson Chang, President of Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Instit... | CE | en |
Speech by CE at France-Hong Kong and Mainland China Economic Forum | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/21/P2018062100081.htm | 21.6.2018 | Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, at the France-Hong Kong and Mainland China Economic Forum in Paris, France today (June 20, Paris time): Mr LeCourtier (Director General of Business France, Mr Christophe LeCourtier), Mr Wu (Chargé d'Affaires of Chinese Embassy in France, Mr Wu Xiaojun), Jo... | CE | en |
Speech by CE at H-175 helicopter delivery ceremony at Airbus Helicopters in Marseille | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/18/P2018061800914.htm | 18.6.2018 | Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, at the H-175 helicopter delivery ceremony at Airbus Helicopters in Marseille, France today (June 18, Marseille time): Mr Even (Chief Executive Officer of Airbus Helicopters, Mr Bruno Even), Mr Lemoyne (State Secretary to the Minister of Europe and Foreign ... | CE | en |
Speech by Acting Chief Executive at Quality Building Award 2018 Presentation Ceremony | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/15/P2018061500984.htm | 15.6.2018 | Following is the speech by the Acting Chief Executive, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, at the Quality Building Award 2018 Presentation Ceremony today (June 15): Sr Stephen Lai (Chairman of the Organisng Committee of the Quality Building Award 2018), distinguished guests, government colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, Good e... | CE | en |
Speech by CE at 18th Anniversary of HKEX Cocktail Reception | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/13/P2018061300967.htm | 13.6.2018 | Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, at the 18th Anniversary of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) Cocktail Reception today (June 13): Laura (Chairman of HKEX, Mrs Laura Cha), members of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Board, Deputy Director Huang Lanfa (Deputy D... | CE | en |
Speech by CE at Investment Forum and Publication Ceremony of Research Report on Central and Eastern European Economy | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/11/P2018061100902.htm | 11.6.2018 | Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, at the Investment Forum and Publication Ceremony of Research Report on Central and Eastern European (CEE) Economy today (June 11): Dr Jiang (Chairman, SINO-CEEF Capital Management Company Limited, Dr Jiang Jianqing), Commissioner Xie (Commissioner of the M... | CE | en |
Speech by CE at Swedish Midsummer and National Day Celebration | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/08/P2018060800816.htm | 8.6.2018 | Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, at the Swedish Midsummer and National Day Celebration today (June 8): Consul General (Consul General of Sweden in Hong Kong, Ms Helena Storm), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Good afternoon. What a pleasure to be here today in celebration of Sw... | CE | en |
Speech by CE at Urban Land Institute Asia Pacific Summit | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/06/P2018060600811.htm | 6.6.2018 | Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, at the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Asia Pacific Summit this morning (June 6): Mr Toomey (ULI Global Chairman, Mr Tom Toomey), Dr Seek (ULI Asia Pacific Chairman, Dr Seek Ngee Huat), Tom (ULI Senior Resident Fellow and ULI/Klingbeil Family Chair for Urban De... | CE | en |
Transcript of remarks at press conference on new initiatives on housing | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/29/P2018062901167.htm | 29.6.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, together with the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan; the Secretary for Transport and Housing, Mr Frank Chan Fan; and the Secretary for Development, Mr Michael Wong, held a press conference on new initiatives on housing this afternoon (June 29). Below is the transcript of remarks a... | CE | en |
Government announces six new initiatives on housing | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/29/P2018062900967.htm | 29.6.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, together with the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan; the Secretary for Development, Mr Michael Wong; and the Secretary for Transport and Housing, Mr Frank Chan Fan, announced today (June 29) a package of six new initiatives on housing. "As I said in my maiden Policy Address delivere... | CE | en |
Celebration events for 21st anniversary of establishment of HKSAR | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/29/P2018062900299.htm | 29.6.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, and senior government officials will attend a flag-raising ceremony and reception on Sunday (July 1) to celebrate the 21st anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The flag-raising ceremony will be held at Golden Bauhinia Square outside the Ho... | CE | en |
Appointments to Harbourfront Commission announced | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/29/P2018062800724.htm | 29.6.2018 | The Government announced today (June 29) the Chief Executive's appointment of the Chairperson and five members to serve on the Harbourfront Commission (HC) for a two-year term commencing on July 1, 2018. Mr Vincent Ng Wing-shun, a long-serving HC member, will succeed Mr Charles Nicholas Brooke as the new Chairman. Ms J... | CE | en |
CE meets guests of Belt and Road Summit | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/28/P2018062801041.htm | 28.6.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, met a number of senior officials from the Mainland and overseas at Government House separately yesterday and today (June 27 and 28), who are visiting Hong Kong for the third Belt and Road Summit jointly organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and ... | CE | en |
Third Belt and Road Summit fosters collaboration on all fronts | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/28/P2018062800652.htm | 28.6.2018 | Close to 5,000 participants, including ministerial officials, business leaders and professionals from 55 countries and regions attended the third Belt and Road Summit today (June 28), at which over 500 one-to-one business-matching meetings with over 220 projects were arranged to promote business deals. Themed "Collabor... | CE | en |
CE speaks on development of innovation and technology and smart city in Hong Kong | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/27/P2018062701030.htm | 27.6.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, addressing the Smart City Summit 2018 organised by the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong this morning (June 27), said that Hong Kong has clear advantages in developing innovation and technology (I&T) and that the Government is currently pushing ahead with development at full... | CE | en |
Transcript of remarks by Acting CE at media session before ExCo meeting | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/26/P2018062600517.htm | 26.6.2018 | Following is the transcript of remarks by the Acting Chief Executive, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, at a media session before the Executive Council meeting this morning (June 26): Reporter: Mr Cheung, why is the Government withdrawing the Yuen Long footbridge plan from the FC (Finance Committee) agenda, and what is the ... | CE | en |
CE exchanges views with young scientists in Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/25/P2018062500956.htm | 25.6.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, continued to attend the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting today (June 25, Lindau time). She spoke with young scientists and met with laureates of the Nobel Prize and the Shaw Prize. Mrs Lam attended a seminar this morning. Together with two Nobel laureates, Professor Dr Kurt Wüthrich an... | CE | en |
CE attends Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/25/P2018062500123.htm | 25.6.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, accompanied by the Head of the Policy Innovation and Co-ordination Office, Mrs Betty Fung, attended the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting today (June 24, Lindau time). Founded in 1951, the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting gathers Nobel Laureates in the fields of natural sciences to meet le... | CE | en |
CE to visit Beijing | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/24/P2018062400773.htm | 24.6.2018 | After concluding her visit to Europe, the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, will depart for Beijing direct and arrive in the city on June 26. During the stay in Beijing, she will report to the Vice Premier of the State Council, Mr Han Zheng, the views and suggestions of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administra... | CE | en |
Transcript of remarks by Acting CE at media session | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/23/P2018062300904.htm | 23.6.2018 | Following is the transcript of remarks by the Acting Chief Executive, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, at a media session after attending Fight Drugs Together 2018 today (June 23): Reporter: Many constructions of Leighton have many problems. Does that mean Leighton has some trust problems, or this company is no longer trus... | CE | en |
CE concludes visit to France | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/22/P2018062201135.htm | 22.6.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, concluded her one-week visit to France this afternoon (June 22, Paris time). In the morning, Mrs Lam met with the President of Ile de France region, Mrs Valérie Pécresse. Ile de France is one of the 18 regions of France including the city of Paris. It has a population of more than 1... | CE | en |
Appointments to Board of Ocean Park Corporation announced | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/22/P2018062200340.htm | 22.6.2018 | The Government announced today (June 22) that the Chief Executive has made the following re-appointments to the Board of the Ocean Park Corporation (OPC) for a period of two years from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2020: Chairman --------- Mr Leo Kung Lin-cheng Deputy Chairman ---------------- Mr Lau Ming-wai Non-official m... | CE | en |
CE meets French Prime Minister in Paris | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/22/P2018062200149.htm | 22.6.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (June 21, Paris time) met with the French Prime Minister, Mr Edouard Philippe, in Paris. She also addressed a business luncheon and a proptech forum to promote Hong Kong's advantages, and visited facilities of medical technology and start-ups. Mrs Lam met with the French Prime... | CE | en |
CE promotes in France opportunities to be brought by Belt and Road Initiative and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area development | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/21/P2018062100131.htm | 21.6.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, yesterday (June 20, Paris time) spoke at seminars on the Belt and Road Initiative and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area development to promote the opportunities brought by and the role of Hong Kong in these two major national strategies to different sectors in France. She also ... | CE | en |
Chief Executive encourages French companies to leverage opportunities in Guangdong-HK-Macao Bay Area | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/20/P2018062000884.htm | 20.6.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, called on French businesses to take advantage of the unique business opportunities arising from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area (the Bay Area) at a seminar jointly held by Hong Kong, Guangdong and Macao governments in Paris today (June 20, Paris time). The "Guangdong-Hong Kon... | CE | en |
CE meets Minister of Foreign Affairs of France in Paris | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/20/P2018062000089.htm | 20.6.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, continued her visit to France in Paris today (June 19, Paris time), where she met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of France, Mr Jean-Yves Le Drian, and visited innovation and technology (I&T) as well as cultural institutions. Accompanied by the Secretary for Commerce and Econom... | CE | en |
Appointment of Ombudsman Selection Board | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/19/P2018061900814.htm | 19.6.2018 | In response to media enquiry regarding a news report on the decision of The Ombudsman, Ms Connie Lau, not to renew her contract upon its expiry next year, a spokesman for the Administration Wing made the following statement: The Ombudsman, Ms Connie Lau, informed the Government in February 2018 that she would not renew... | CE | en |
Transcript of remarks by Acting CE at media session before ExCo meeting | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/19/P2018061900429.htm | 19.6.2018 | Following is the transcript of remarks by the Acting Chief Executive, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, at a media session before the Executive Council meeting this morning (June 19): Reporter: Mr Cheung, do you think the MTR has failed to submit its report yesterday? Is the Government going to penalise the MTR for that? An... | CE | en |
CE attends ceremony on delivery of helicopters for Government Flying Service in Marseille, France | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/19/P2018061900047.htm | 18.6.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, continued her visit to France in Marseille today (June 18, Marseille time) and attended a ceremony on delivery of helicopters for the Government Flying Service (GFS). On arrival in Marseille yesterday evening (June 17, Marseille time), Mrs Lam met with the Consul General of the Peop... | CE | en |
CE starts her visit to France | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/17/P2018061700205.htm | 17.6.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, ended her two-day visit to Brussels in Belgium and started her visit to France in Bordeaux yesterday (June 16, Bordeaux time). Accompanied by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Edward Yau, Mrs Lam visited Château Latour to learn about the history of the Chateau,... | CE | en |
CE continues Belgium visit | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/16/P2018061600049.htm | 15.6.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, continued her visit to Belgium today (June 15, Brussels time). In the morning, Mrs Lam met with the President of the European Commission, Mr Jean-Claude Juncker. She said that the economic outlook of Hong Kong is positive with unemployment rate falling to a 20-year low and that the ... | CE | en |
Government announces appointments to Mental Health Review Tribunal | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/15/P2018061500300.htm | 15.6.2018 | The Government today (June 15) announced the Chief Executive's appointment of Mr Maurice Lee Wai-man as the Chairman of the Mental Health Review Tribunal for a term of two years from July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2020. Mr Lee is an experienced solicitor who has been practicing law in Hong Kong for over 30 years. He is curr... | CE | en |
CE starts her visit to Europe | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/15/P2018061500131.htm | 15.6.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, started her visit programme in Europe after arriving in Brussels, Belgium yesterday (June 14, Brussels time). Mrs Lam started the day by calling on the Chargé d'affaires of Chinese Embassy in Belgium, Mr Zhang Chi, to express her heartfelt thanks to the embassy for its continuous su... | CE | en |
Appointment of Managing Director of Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority and Deputy Chairperson of Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Advisory Committee | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/15/P2018061300794.htm | 15.6.2018 | The Chief Executive has appointed Ms Alice Law as Managing Director of the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) and Deputy Chairperson of the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Advisory Committee for a period of three years from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2021. The appointment was made under sections 6A, 6B an... | CE | en |
CE welcomes passage of Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link (Co-location) Bill | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/14/P2018061401021.htm | 14.6.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, welcomed the passage of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link (Co-location) Bill by the Legislative Council today (June 14), signifying a big step towards the target of the commissioning of the Hong Kong Section of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link (XRL... | CE | en |
Appointments to Board of Directors of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/14/P2018061400231.htm | 14.6.2018 | The Government today (June 14) announced the appointment of Dr Sunny Chai as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTPC) and the appointment/re-appointment of 11 members to the HKSTPC for two years starting from July 1, 2018. The appointment of the HKSTPC Ch... | CE | en |
Transcript of remarks by CE at media session before ExCo meeting | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/12/P2018061200463.htm | 12.6.2018 | Following is the transcript of remarks by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, at a media session before the Executive Council meeting this morning (June 12): Chief Executive: Let me repeat what I said in English. The problems associated with the steel works in the platform of the Hung Hom Station under the Shatin to C... | CE | en |
2018-19 civil service pay adjustment | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/12/P2018061200326.htm | 12.6.2018 | The Civil Service Bureau announced today (June 12) that the Chief Executive-in-Council (CE-in-Council) has decided that civil service pay for 2018-19 should be adjusted as follows, taking retrospective effect from April 1 this year: (a) a pay increase of 4.06 per cent for civil servants in the upper salary band and the... | CE | en |
CE to visit Europe | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/08/P2018060800986.htm | 8.6.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, will visit Belgium and France as well as attend a conference in Lindau, Germany, from June 14 to 25. The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Edward Yau, and the Secretary for Innovation and Technology, Mr Nicholas W Yang, will join part of the visit to France. Mrs La... | CE | en |
CE reviews CSD's passing-out parade | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/08/P2018060800629.htm | 8.6.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (June 8) reviewed the passing-out parade of the Correctional Services Department (CSD) at the Staff Training Institute in Stanley, with 38 Officers and 59 Assistant Officers II graduating. At the parade, the correctional officers marched past the reviewing officer with a colle... | CE | en |
Appointments to Judicial Officers Recommendation Commission | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/08/P2018060800309.htm | 8.6.2018 | The Government announced today (June 8) that the Chief Executive has appointed Madam Justice Carlye Chu Fun-ling, Mr Philip John Dykes, SC, and Mrs Pamela Chan Wong Shui as members of the Judicial Officers Recommendation Commission (the Commission). The Chief Executive has also re-appointed Mr Justice Andrew Cheung Kui... | CE | en |
Second meeting of Chief Executive's Council of Advisers on Innovation and Strategic Development held | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/05/P2018060500936.htm | 5.6.2018 | The Chief Executive's Council of Advisers on Innovation and Strategic Development held its second meeting today (June 5) to deliberate on how Hong Kong could enhance collaboration with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), pursuant to the signing of a Free Trade Agreement and a related Investment Agreemen... | CE | en |
Transcript of remarks by CE at media session before ExCo meeting | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/05/P2018060500402.htm | 5.6.2018 | Following is the transcript of remarks by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, at a media session before the Executive Council meeting this morning (June 5): Reporter: Do you think the incident at the Shatin Central rail link has revealed some of the loopholes within the monitoring system between the Government and the... | CE | en |
CE attends dragon boat race event in Tsuen Wan | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/03/P2018060300746.htm | 3.6.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, accompanied by the Chairman of the Tsuen Wan District Council (TWDC), Mr Chung Wai-ping, and the Vice Chairman of TWDC, Mr Wong Wai-kit, as well as District Officer (Tsuen Wan), Miss Jenny Yip, attended the 2018 Tsuen Wan Dragon Boat Race at Tsuen Wan Promenade this afternoon (June ... | CE | en |
CE chairs summit on quality education | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/02/P2018060200615.htm | 2.6.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, chaired the Chief Executive Summit on Quality Education today (June 2). With the theme of "Teachers' Professional Development: Striving for Teaching Excellence", the Summit included a keynote speech delivered by an education expert from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and... | CE | en |
Appointment made to Appeal Board on Public Meetings and Processions | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/01/P2018060100356.htm | 1.6.2018 | The Government announced today (June 1) the re-appointment of Mr Christopher Chan Yiu-chong as Deputy Chairman of the Appeal Board on Public Meetings and Processions made by the Chief Executive under section 43(3) of the Public Order Ordinance (Cap 245). The above appointment will be effective from August 1, 2018, for ... | CE | en |
Appointment of self-recommended young members to ACAN | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201806/01/P2018060100338.htm | 1.6.2018 | The Government today (June 1) announced that the Chief Executive has appointed two new young members, Dr Lee Tin-yan and Miss Li Ka-yan, to the Action Committee Against Narcotics (ACAN) as recommended through the Pilot Member Self-recommendation Scheme for Youth. Their appointments are for a two-year term from June 1, ... | CE | en |
Speech by CE at Groundbreaking Ceremony for Hong Kong Palace Museum | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201805/28/P2018052800594.htm | 28.5.2018 | Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, at the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Hong Kong Palace Museum today (May 28): I am delighted to be here today for the ground-breaking ceremony of the Hong Kong Palace Museum. As the much anticipated West Kowloon Cultural District is gradually becoming a p... | CE | en |
Speech by CE at Tai Kwun Opening Ceremony | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201805/25/P2018052500910.htm | 25.5.2018 | Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, at Tai Kwun Opening Ceremony today (May 25): Simon (Chairman of the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), Dr Simon Ip), Bernard (Chairman of the Jockey Club Central Police Station Advisory Committee, Mr Bernard Chan), Dr Shan (Director of the Palace Museum, Dr Sha... | CE | en |
Speech by CE at RICS Hong Kong Annual Conference 2018 | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201805/18/P2018051800455.htm | 18.5.2018 | Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Hong Kong Annual Conference 2018 today (May 18): Mr Brooke (President-elect of the RICS, Mr Chris Brooke), Mr Lau (Chair of the RICS Hong Kong Board, Mr Clement Lau), Mr Hallam (Organising Committee Ch... | CE | en |
Speech by CE at opening of Ministerial Segment of 74th Session of United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201805/14/P2018051400713.htm | 14.5.2018 | Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, at the opening of the Ministerial Segment of the 74th Session of United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) today (May 14) in Bangkok, Thailand: Your Excellency Madam Chair, Excellencies, Executive Secretary, distinguish... | CE | en |
Speech by Acting CE at 71st Chartered Financial Analyst Institute Annual Conference | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201805/14/P2018051400251.htm | 14.5.2018 | Following is the speech by the Acting Chief Executive, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, at the 71st Chartered Financial Analyst Institute Annual Conference - "Future of Global Investing" today (May 14): Paul (President and CEO of Chartered Financial Analyst Institute, Mr Paul Smith), Tony (President of Hong Kong Society of... | CE | en |
Speech by CE at HK Fire Services Department 150th anniversary grand parade | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201805/09/P2018050900454.htm | 9.5.2018 | Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, at the Hong Kong Fire Services Department 150th anniversary grand parade held at the Fire and Ambulance Services Academy today (May 9): It is a great pleasure to be here, an honour to serve as Reviewing Officer for the Hong Kong Fire Services Department's ... | CE | en |
Statement by Chief Executive's Office on surrender of fugitive offender to other jurisdiction | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201805/31/P2018053100874.htm | 31.5.2018 | The Chief Executive's Office today (May 31) issued the following statement in respect of recent media reports on a fugitive surrender request made by the US Government: While it is inappropriate to discuss individual surrender cases in public, all requests for the surrender of fugitive offenders are processed strictly ... | CE | en |
Transcript of remarks by CE at media session before ExCo meeting | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201805/29/P2018052900426.htm | 29.5.2018 | Following is the transcript of remarks by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, at a media session before the Executive Council meeting this morning (May 29): Reporter: Mrs Lam, does the report say that the Government is intending to, well, have an all-graduate teaching force in primary and secondary schools? So, does t... | CE | en |
Executive Council gives consent to increase tramway fares | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201805/29/P2018052900313.htm | 29.5.2018 | The Chief Executive in Council today (May 29) has given consent to Hong Kong Tramways Limited (HKT) to alter fares, in accordance with section 51 of the Tramway Ordinance (Cap. 107). The revised rates of fares (see table below) will come into force one month after publication in the Gazette (i.e. July 2, 2018). Existin... | CE | en |
Appointments to Airport Authority Hong Kong | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201805/25/P2018052500287.htm | 25.5.2018 | The Government today (May 25) announced the re-appointment of the incumbent Chairman, Mr Jack So Chak-kwong, and three incumbent members, as well as the appointment of two new members, to the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) with effect from June 1, 2018. The Chairman of the AA, Mr So, has been re-appointed for a term ... | CE | en |
Appointments of new Chairman and members to the Independent Police Complaints Council | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201805/25/P2018052500258.htm | 25.5.2018 | The Government today (May 25) announced the appointment of Mr Anthony Francis Neoh, SC as Chairman of the Independent Police Complaints Council (IPCC), and the appointments of Dr Anissa Chan Wong Lai-kuen and Mr Roland Wong Ka-yeung as well as the re-appointments of Mr Clement Chan Kam-wing and Mr Wilson Kwong Wing-tsu... | CE | en |
CE meets CPPCC Vice-Chairman and President of China Association for Science and Technology | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201805/23/P2018052300934.htm | 23.5.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, met Vice-Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and President of the China Association for Science and Technology Professor Wan Gang at Government House this afternoon (May 23). Mrs Lam welcomed Professor Wan’s visit to Hong Kong... | CE | en |
CE continues Guangzhou visit | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201805/17/P2018051700773.htm | 17.5.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, accompanied by the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Patrick Nip, and the Director of the Chief Executive's Office, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, in Guangzhou today (May 17) continued her visit to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area. In the morning, Mrs Lam and the other o... | CE | en |
CE visits Huizhou and Guangzhou | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201805/16/P2018051601111.htm | 16.5.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, commenced her trip to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area in Huizhou and Guangzhou today (May 16). Accompanied by the Director of the Chief Executive's Office, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, Mrs Lam met with the Acting Mayor of Huizhou, Mr Liu Ji, and attended a lunch hosted by him. She said a... | CE | en |
Forum on Mainland-HK Cooperation in I&T explores new co-operation opportunities | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201805/15/P2018051500680.htm | 15.5.2018 | The Forum on Mainland-Hong Kong Cooperation in Innovation and Technology held today (May 15) by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government was attended by over 100 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), as well as representatives of the HK... | CE | en |
Transcript of remarks by CE at media session before ExCo meeting | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201805/15/P2018051500485.htm | 15.5.2018 | Following is the transcript of remarks by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, at a media session before the Executive Council meeting this morning (May 15): Reporter: Mrs Lam, President Xi also suggested that only patriotic scientists would get funding, and only people who love the country and Hong Kong would be able ... | CE | en |
CE visits Thailand | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201805/14/P2018051400922.htm | 14.5.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, visited Bangkok, Thailand, today (May 14). She attended the 74th session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and also met with the Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, Mr Somkid Jatusripitak. In the morning, Mrs Lam delivered a keynote... | CE | en |
CE to visit Huizhou and Guangzhou | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201805/13/P2018051200973.htm | 13.5.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, will visit two cities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area, namely Huizhou and Guangzhou, on May 16 and 17. Mrs Lam will meet with leaders of the Huizhou and Guangzhou Municipal Governments and the Guangdong Provincial Government to discuss the preparatory work for the future d... | CE | en |
CE attends activity in commemoration of 10th anniversary of Wenchuan earthquake in Sichuan | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201805/12/P2018051200945.htm | 12.5.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, continued her visit to Sichuan and attended an activity in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the massive Wenchuan earthquake organised by Sichuan Province in Wenchuan today (May 12). Leading the delegates of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government of th... | CE | en |
CE starts visit to Sichuan | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201805/11/P2018051101093.htm | 11.5.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (May 11) led a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) delegation with over 120 members and working staff to start their visit to Sichuan Province by attending the high-level meeting cum First Plenary of the Hong Kong-Sichuan Co-operation Conference, the Hong Kong-Sich... | CE | en |
High-Level Meeting cum First Plenary of the Hong Kong-Sichuan Co-operation Conference held in Sichuan | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201805/11/P2018051100552.htm | 11.5.2018 | The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Sichuan Provincial People's Government held the high-level meeting cum First Plenary of the Hong Kong-Sichuan Co-operation Conference (the meeting cum plenary) today (May 11) in Chengdu, Sichuan. The meeting cum plenary established a new co-o... | CE | en |
CE reviews FSD 150th anniversary grand parade | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201805/09/P2018050900767.htm | 9.5.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (May 9) reviewed a grand parade in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Hong Kong Fire Services Department (FSD) at the Fire and Ambulance Services Academy. The parade featured seven contingents and a total of 18 fire services appliances. The seven contingents were form... | CE | en |
Transcript of remarks by CE at media session before ExCo meeting | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201805/08/P2018050800427.htm | 8.5.2018 | Following is the transcript of remarks by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, at a media session before the Executive Council meeting this morning (May 8): Reporter: Mrs Lam, do you think Mrs Ip has overstepped her bounds yesterday in her handling of the LegCo meeting of Bills Committee because a lot of lawmakers said... | CE | en |
Chief Executive approves chairmanship of HKEX | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201805/07/P2018050700344.htm | 7.5.2018 | The Chief Executive approved, on May 4, Mrs Laura Cha Shih May-lung's appointment as Chairman of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) with immediate effect. The approval was made under the Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO). Mrs Cha's chairmanship will coincide with her term of appointment as a direc... | CE | en |
CE to visit Sichuan and Thailand | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201805/04/P2018050400611.htm | 4.5.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, will visit Sichuan and Thailand in mid-May. Mrs Lam will depart for Chengdu, Sichuan, in the evening on May 10 and return to Hong Kong in the morning on May 13. During her stay in Chengdu, Mrs Lam will attend the high-level meeting cum First Plenary of the Hong Kong-Sichuan Co-opera... | CE | en |
HKAEE and HKGOC honour businesses for achieving environmental excellence | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201805/04/P2018050400316.htm | 4.5.2018 | The following is issued on behalf of the Environmental Campaign Committee: The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (May 4) presented awards to the winners of the 2017 Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence (HKAEE) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre to commend them for their green management pra... | CE | en |
Speech by CE at "Indonesia-Hong Kong Strategic Partnership the Belt and Road Initiative" Seminar and Luncheon in Jakarta | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201804/25/P2018042500684.htm | 25.4.2018 | Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, at the "Indonesia-Hong Kong Strategic Partnership the Belt and Road Initiative" Seminar and Luncheon jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce today (April 25) in Jakarta, Indonesia: Th... | CE | en |
Speech by CE at Internet Economy Summit 2018 | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201804/12/P2018041200306.htm | 12.4.2018 | Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, at the Internet Economy Summit 2018 today (April 12): President Ma (President of the China Internet Development Foundation, Ms Ma Li), Dr Akhtar (Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, Dr Shamshad Akhtar), Mr Mu (Member of the Standing Committee of... | CE | en |
Speech by CE at Bloomberg Invest Asia Summit | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201804/11/P2018041100607.htm | 11.4.2018 | Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, at the Bloomberg Invest Asia Summit today (April 11): Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Good morning. What a pleasure to be able to speak to so many influential institutional investors at the Bloomberg Invest Asia Summit. When the invitation from... | CE | en |
Speech by Acting CE at opening ceremony of Consulate General of the Netherlands | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201804/09/P2018040900371.htm | 9.4.2018 | Following is the speech by the Acting Chief Executive, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, at the opening ceremony of the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands today (April 9): Prime Minister (Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Mr Mark Rutte), Consul-General (Consul-General of the Kingdom of the N... | CE | en |
Speech by CE at UNESCO award presentation ceremony for Blue House Cluster revitalisation project | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201804/06/P2018040600763.htm | 6.4.2018 | Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, at the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation Award Presentation Ceremony for the Revitalisation of the Blue House Cluster into Viva Blue House today (April 6): David (Chairman of the St James' Settlement Executive Committee, Dr Davi... | CE | en |
Speech by CE at Hong Kong ICT Awards 2018 Awards Presentation Ceremony | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201804/04/P2018040400785.htm | 4.4.2018 | Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, at the Hong Kong ICT Awards 2018 Awards Presentation Ceremony today (April 4): Professor Cheung (Chairman of the Grand Judging Panel, Professor Stephen Cheung), ladies and gentlemen, Good evening. I am pleased to join you tonight for this year's Hong Kong ... | CE | en |
Opening ceremony for "Central and Western District Promenade - Western Wholesale Food Market Section" under Signature Project Scheme held today | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201804/28/P2018042800884.htm | 28.4.2018 | An opening ceremony for the "Central and Western District Promenade - Western Wholesale Food Market Section" was held at piers 1 to 4 and the promenade of the Western Wholesale Food Market Harbourfront today (April 28), marking the completion and commissioning of the first brand new construction project under the Signa... | CE | en |
CE meets Chairman of State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201804/27/P2018042700902.htm | 27.4.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, met the Chairman of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) of the State Council, Mr Xiao Yaqing, at Government House at noon today (April 27). Mrs Lam said she was pleased to meet Mr Xiao again following their meeting in Beijing and participation in... | CE | en |
CE meets Governor of Gansu Province | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201804/27/P2018042700813.htm | 27.4.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, held a breakfast meeting with the Governor of Gansu Province, Mr Tang Renjian, at Government House this morning (April 27). Mrs Lam welcomed Mr Tang on his first visit to Hong Kong and congratulated the Government of Gansu Province for successfully hosting the Gansu Investment Intro... | CE | en |
CE visits Indonesia | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201804/25/P2018042500948.htm | 25.4.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, accompanied by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Edward Yau, visited Jakarta, Indonesia today (April 25) to enhance Hong Kong’s collaboration with Indonesia as well as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). In the morning, Mrs Lam and the other off... | CE | en |
Transcript of remarks by CE at media session before ExCo meeting | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201804/24/P2018042400422.htm | 24.4.2018 | Following is the transcript of remarks by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, at a media session before the Executive Council meeting this morning (April 24): Reporter: Mrs Lam, do you find the phrases "China took back Hong Kong's sovereignty" and "Hong Kong is located in the Southern China" problematic? Do you find t... | CE | en |
2018 World Book Day Fest opens with joy and fun | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201804/21/P2018042000714.htm | 21.4.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (April 21) officiated at the opening ceremony of the 2018 World Book Day Fest, co-organised by the Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR) and the Education Bureau (EDB), to launch the city-wide reading promotion campaign "Discover and Share the Joy of R... | CE | en |
Appointment to Council of Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201804/20/P2018042000272.htm | 20.4.2018 | The Chief Executive has appointed Mr Douglas So Cheung-tak as a member of the Council of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts for the period from April 20, 2018, to December 31, 2019. The above appointment was published in the Government Gazette today (April 20). Ends/Friday, April 20, 2018 Issued at HKT 11:00 NN... | CE | en |
CE meets Governor of Jiangsu Province | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201804/19/P2018041900945.htm | 19.4.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, met the Governor of Jiangsu Province, Mr Wu Zhenglong, at Government House this evening (April 19). Mrs Lam welcomed Mr Wu's first visit to Hong Kong after his assumption of office as the Governor of Jiangsu Province with a delegation. Expressing her gratitude to Jiangsu Province fo... | CE | en |
CE to visit Indonesia | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201804/19/P2018041900540.htm | 19.4.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, will depart for Jakarta, Indonesia in the evening on April 24. The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Edward Yau, will also join the visit. On April 25, Mrs Lam will address a luncheon organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council to promote to the Indonesian... | CE | en |
Transcript of remarks by CE at media session before ExCo meeting | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201804/17/P2018041700398.htm | 17.4.2018 | Following is the transcript of remarks by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, at a media session before the Executive Council meeting this morning (April 17): Reporter: Mrs Lam, ... Hong Kong people making pro-independence remarks. Can you guarantee now and in the future that they won't face legal action or censorship... | CE | en |
Children and families enjoy cruise travel to celebrate 10th Anniversary of Child Development Fund | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201804/15/P2018041500437.htm | 15.4.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, officiated at the Child Development Fund (CDF) 10th Anniversary Signature Programme "Dream Cruises" Set Sail Ceremony in Kai Tak Cruise Terminal this morning (April 15), before some 150 grass-root children and their families set off a one-day cruise journey to Nansha, Guangzhou. The... | CE | en |
CE meets Minister of Education | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201804/14/P2018041400854.htm | 14.4.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, met the Minister of Education, Mr Chen Baosheng, at Government House today (April 14). Mrs Lam said she was pleased to meet Mr Chen again following their meeting in Beijing last August. On behalf of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, she welcomed Mr Chen... | CE | en |
CE meets First Minister of Scotland | http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201804/13/P2018041300958.htm | 13.4.2018 | The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, met the First Minister of Scotland, Ms Nicola Sturgeon, at the Chief Executive's Office this afternoon (April 13). Welcoming Ms Sturgeon's visit to Hong Kong again since 2015, Mrs Lam said that Hong Kong and Scotland are partners in various aspects, in particular in innovation and t... | CE | en |
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