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A prosperous future for Hong Kong

Hong Kong has maintained a high degree of autonomy, and has a very considerable and prosperous future due to its close economic ties with the Chinese mainland, according to British Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Mr Jack Straw. (full story)

Good buyer turnout at Asia・s premier fashion event

The number of visitors from the US, Japan and the Chinese mainland, rose significantly at the recent Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2003 indicating an encouraging turnaround for the garment industry from the negative impact of the September 11 terrorist attacks. (full story)

Hong Kong and PRD: a dynamic region for investment

Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta (PRD) offer outstanding opportunities for overseas investors, on the basis of their complementary, competitive advantages, according to Chief Executive Tung Chee Hwa. Mr Tung, speaking at the ：Pearl River Delta: Forging a New Force； conference in Hong Kong on 8 July, said that the two regions should work closely together to develop a dynamic regional economy. (full story)

：Flying dragon； to travel the globe

Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways unveiled an ：Asia・s World City； aircraft to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The Hong Kong Brand ：flying dragon；, featured prominently on the plane・s fuselage, symbolises the spirit of Hong Kong and its people. Pictured are Cathay Pacific crew with 43 children born on the day of the handover. Cathay Pacific has recently expanded its fleet and crew to meet growing passenger and cargo traffic. Full story click here

Ample opportunities for SME partnerships

Both Romania and Hong Kong are in expansion mode and should go beyond their borders to serve as platforms for their regions, said the Prime Minister of Romania Adrian Nastase, at a recent business luncheon organised by the Trade Development Council (TDC) in Hong Kong. (full story)

Foundations in place for new prosperity

Tung Chee Hwa began his second term as Chief Executive with a pledge to strengthen Hong Kong・s competitiveness as the gateway to the Chinese mainland, improve its business environment and deepen its ties with the world. (full story)

Magnificent marketplace centre of growing attention for international trade fairs

The swearing-in ceremony for Chief Executive Tung Chee Hwa・s second term took place in the same magnificent venue that was completed only days before the 1997 handover, in a battle against time and weather.(full story)

Hong Kong continues to impress world business

Institutes, magazines, renowned consultancy services, key worldwide business and government officials continue to rate Hong Kong as a great place to do business. (full story)

Natural meeting place for international SMEs

Business promotion agencies, trade commissions, consulates and international chambers of commerce from over 28 countries and regions gathered in Hong Kong recently to showcase services and information on how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the SAR can enter into business partnerships with overseas companies. (full story)


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