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January 2002
Development plan preserves maritime heritage

Aberdeen Harbour on Hong Kong Island will become an international tourist destination and a location for new investment opportunities under a "Fisherman's Wharf''- style redevelopment proposed by the Planning Department. (full story)

Surveys reveal business confidence

Two international chambers of commerce in Hong Kong have reported member confidence in the SAR's long-term economic future following their respective 2001 Business outlook surveys. (full story)

Ideal trade platform for Spanish companies

Spanish companies can take advantage of Hong Kong's service platform to capitalise on business opportunities in the Chinese mainland, according to director of the Valencian Worldwide Investment and Foreign Trade Agency (IVEX) Gustavo Fuentes. (full story)

Timely global positioning by French manufacturer

French watch manufacturer Greenland Manufacturer Limited is using Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta (PRD) as platforms for global reach as it develops its markets in Europe and Asia. (full story)

Roche Bobois and Argos set up Hong Kong offices

French-based home furnishings company Roche Bobois has recently set up an office in Hong Kong due to its reputation as a leading design centre, according to director Tony Luk. (full story)

Growing investment in language of the world

Being the nexus between East and West, Hong Kong's success has always depended on its command of both the English and Chinese languages, said Chief Executive Tung Chee Hwa at the launch of the English Speaking Union (ESU) in the SAR. (full story)

Eli Lilly sets up Asian headquarters in Hong Kong

US-based pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly has opened its new Asian headquarters in Hong Kong. (full story)


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