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The Sports
Commission is set up by the Government
to provide coordination and overall
direction in sports development in
Hong Kong. |
| 4 |
Hong Kong
is ranked the world's freest economy
for the 11th consecutive year by United
States-based Heritage Foundation in
its '2005 Index of Economic Freedom'. |
| 6 |
Invest Hong
Kong announces record inward investment
promotion results for 2004 with more
than $4.6 billion invested in projects.
The Government announces the activation
of the Alert Response Level in accordance
with the draft Preparedness Plan for
Influenza Outbreaks following reports
of avian influenza cases in Vietnam. |
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In his annual
Policy Address, the Chief Executive,
Mr Tung Chee Hwa, outlines plans to
consolidate and build on the economic
revival, and unveils a comprehensive
new strategy to combat poverty. |
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A subcommittee
of the Harbour-front Enhancement Committee
launches a drive to get the public
involved in plans to redevelop the
Wan Chai waterfront, a key section
of Victoria Harbour. |
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The Permanent
Secretary for Health, Welfare and
Food, Mrs Carrie Yau, chairs an interdepartmental
action group to escalate government
efforts in the fight against red fire
ants.
The Financial Secretary, Mr Henry
Tang, departs for a six-day visit
to Japan and Korea for meetings with
finance officials and business leaders. |