The Government announced today (December 29) the reappointment of Mr Timothy Lee Kwok-lam as a member of the Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance Corporation (HKECIC) Advisory Board for a term of two years with effect from January 1, 2… read more
The Government announced today (December 29) the appointments of Dr Sunny Chai Ngai-chiu and Dr Kennedy Wong Ying-ho as new members, and the reappointment of incumbent member, Dr Lin Yong, to the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) for a term of two years.
The term of Dr Chai and Dr Lin will take effect from January 1, 2024, while that of Dr Wong will commence on February 1, 2024.
Meanwhile, incumbent members, Mr Brian David Li Man-bun and Mr Kenneth Chan Kin-nin, will retire from the HKTDC upon completion of their terms on December 31, 2023, and January 31, 2024, respectively. A spokesman for the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau expressed gratitude to the two retiring members for their devoted services and contributions towards various aspects of the HKTDC’s work.
Appointments of members to the HKTDC are made by the Financial Secretary in exercise of the powers delegated to him by the Chief Executive and pursuant to section 11(1)(d) of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council Ordinance (Chapter 1114).
The composition of the HKTDC with effect from February 1, 2024, is as follows:
Chairman
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Dr Peter Lam Kin-ngok
Members
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Ms Shirley Chan Suk-ling
Ms Ronna Chao Wei-ting
Dr Lin Yong
Mr Victor Chu Lap-lik
Dr Sunny Chai Ngai-chiu
Dr Kennedy Wong Ying-ho
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development
Director of Information Services
Chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce
Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries
President of the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong
Chairman of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong
Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board
Chairman of the Hong Kong Association of Banks
Representative Member of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce
Representative Member of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries
Representative Member of the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong
Representative Member of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong read more
Attention TV/radio announcers: Please broadcast the following as soon as possible: Here is an item of interest to swimmers. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (December 29) that… read more
The Government announced today (December 29) the appointment of two young members to the Advisory Council on Food and Environmental Hygiene through the Member Self-recommendation Scheme for Youth (MSSY) from December 12, 2023, to March 31, 2025.
The two young members are Miss Chan Kwan-yee and Dr Vivian Hui Chi-ching. Miss Chan is the ESG & Carbon Footprint Manager of a sustainable aquaculture company. Dr Hui is an Assistant Professor of the School of Nursing, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the University of Pittsburgh.
The Council is a non-statutory body established on April 1, 2000, to advise the Government on food and environmental hygiene issues. Furthermore, the Government regularly recruits young persons aged between 18 and 35 who are eager to serve the community to join the Government’s advisory committees through the MSSY with a view to providing more opportunities for young people to participate in policy discussion. read more
    Special traffic arrangements will be implemented in Happy Valley today (December 29). The arrangements will come into effect one and a half hours before the start of the first race and will last until the crowds have dispersed after the race m… read more