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Hong Kong Book Fair 2008 draws the young
The annual Hong Kong Book Fair kicked yesterday(July, 23 ), with more than 480 exhibitors from 21 countries and regions promoting their books and copyrights during the seven-day book at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
24 Jul 2008 |
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Closer HK-Jilin technological ties urged
Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang says Hong Kong can help Jilin companies further develop technology and increase productivity, adding researchers from the two places can co-operate closely in their work.
24 Jul 2008 |
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Hong Kong consumer prices rise 6.1%
Hong Kong consumer prices in June rose 6.1% over the same month last year, and were up on May's 5.7% rise, the Census & Statistics Department says. The rise was mainly due to increases in private-housing rentals, package-tour charges, rice prices and bus fares.
22 Jul 2008 |
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Hong Kong 38 election nominations submitted
Returning Officers received 38 nominations for the 2008 Legislative Council election for the five geographical constituencies and 28 functional constituencies today, the first day of the two-week nomination period.
21 Jul 2008 |
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Hong Kong Olympic Trail opens
The Hong Kong Olympic Trail and Olympic Green at Pak Mong on Lantau Island have opened. Speaking at the opening ceremony today, Chief Executive Donald Tsang said the naming of these landmarks corresponded with the theme of Green Olympics and helped promote a green lifestyle.
19 Jul 2008 |
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HK stocks drop to lowest in 4 months
Hong Kong's stock market plunged Tuesday to its lowest level in nearly fourth months amid a regional decline over worries about the U.S. financial system.
The blue-chip Hang Seng Index dropped about 840 points, or 3.8 percent, to close at 21,174.77--its worst close since March.
15 Jul 2008 |
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