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WEEKLY DIGEST FROM HKSAR GOVERNMENT
We are pleased to share with you the latest copy of “Weekly Digest” (17.10.2019 - 23.10.2019), which is a weekly round-up of news and information on Hong Kong prepared by the Information Services Department (ISD) of Hong Kong SAR Government.
Should you have any queries on the content of this Weekly Digest, please feel free to contact Hilary Wu of Overseas Public Relations Sub-division of ISD at hilarywu@isd.gov.hk. If your association would not prefer to receive this weekly update, please contact the Federation Secretariat athkfederation@hktdc.org.
Content by ISD's media partners
CNBC: "The Future of Law - How AI is reshaping legal services" Read more
The Wall Street Journal: "The Start-up Journey" Read more
The Wall Street Journal: "Hong Kong's Growing Cultural Cachet" Read more
Selected press releases
HK continues to draw multinationals and start-ups, survey shows Read more
FS announces additional measures to support enterprises and safeguard jobs Read more
SCED on support measures for tourism sector Read more
FS attends IMF and World Bank meetings in Washington Read more
FS promotes HK financial industry in US Read more
DOJ clarifies legal issues relating to Taiwan homicide case Read more
HKSARG: Taiwan has no authority to send officers to HK to escort suspect Read more
HKSARG: Self-surrender case can be fully handled outside criminal juridical assistance mechanism Read more
Government statement on Taiwan homicide case Read more
Selected speech
FS on managing change in an uncertain landscape
“Thanks to our boundless business resilience, and to the pragmatism and flexibility of our society, we have always found the means to turn adversity to our advantage. And I am confident that our indomitable spirit – the spirit of Hong Kong – will see us through today's uncertainties.” Read more
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