July 2008 <Text Only Version>
Hong Kong Tops Global Enabling Trade Index
Hong Kong leads the world in terms of enabling trade, according to a report released by the World Economic Forum.
13th Annual Made in Hong Kong Film Festival
The 13th Annual Made in Hong Kong Film Festival is underway at the Freer Gallery of Art.
Hong Kong International Airport Ready for Olympic Visitors
Hong Kong Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs, Carrie Yau, recently toured the Hong Kong International Airport to inspect the hospitality and security arrangements for the upcoming Olympic Equestrian Events to be staged in Hong Kong.
Wal-Mart Chooses Hong Kong as Springboard to Asia
Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer, has opened a regional office in Hong Kong to further develop its customer base in the booming Asian market.
Autodesk Chooses Hong Kong to Set Up its First Buzzsaw Production Data Center in Asia Pacific
On July 22, Autodesk, a world leader in 2D and 3D design software, announced the launch of its new Autodesk Buzzsaw data center in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong and Shenzhen Collaborate with Dupont to Develop Solar Energy Technologies
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government and the Shenzhen Municipal government have launched the first major technology cooperation project under the "Shenzhen Hong Kong Innovation Circle" to establish a Solar Energy Research and Industrial Platform in collaboration with DuPont.
Cotton Incorporated Opens Regional Office in Hong Kong
The firm is the research and marketing company representing U.S. upland cotton - providing solutions to supply chain partners to influence the use of cotton. Its mission is to build the demand for, and profitability of, cotton worldwide.
Bright Idea Makes Light More Efficient
A Hong Kong team of researchers came away with the top prize at an international invention exhibition in Geneva for designing a more environmentally friendly street lighting system.
Digital TV Coverage Extended to 75 Percent of Population in 18 Districts
With six new transmitting stations coming into service, the coverage of free digital terrestrial television (DTT) broadcasting will be extended to all 18 districts reaching 75 percent of the population this month, enabling more people to view the Beijing Olympic Games on digital TV.
Seventh Meeting of Guangdong-Hong Kong Expert Group on Protection of IPRs
The Guangdong-Hong Kong Expert Group on the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) has agreed to step up cooperation to raise intellectual property (IP) awareness among the public and enterprises.
HONG KONG ECONOMIC AND TRADE OFFICE IN WASHINGTON D.C.
1520 18th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)331-8947 Fax: (202)331-8958
To subscribe or unsubscribe, please send an e-mail to hketo@hketowashington.gov.hk
Copyright @ 2003, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Washington D.C.
Hot Topics:
Useful Links:
Hong Kong Government Information Center
Hong Kong Trade Development Council