August 27 - Week in Review
See the week's main Government news in pictures.
Japan plan: Principal Hong Kong Economic & Trade Representative (Tokyo) Sally Wong speaks at a business seminar in Sendai. (August 27, 2012)
Sweet treat: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam chats with participants in a parent-child cooking class during a visit to the Single Parents Association in Shek Kip Mei. (August 27, 2012)
Industrious enterprises: Financial Secretary John Tsang officiates at the presentation ceremony of the 2012 Hong Kong Awards for Industries at the Convention & Exhibition Centre. (August 27, 2012)
Good sports: Secretary for Home Affairs Tsang Tak-sing attends the flag raising ceremony of the Hong Kong, China, delegation to the London 2012 Paralympic Games. (August 27, 2012)
Asia's world city: Invest Hong Kong Associate Director-General Victoria Tang encourages Hunan corporations to leverage Hong Kong's business advantages to "go global" at a seminar in Changsha. (August 28, 2012)
Quarantine query: Secretary for Food & Health Dr Ko Wing-man (left) calls on the Minister of the State General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection & Quarantine Zhi Shuping. (August 28, 2012)
Dynamic duo: Director-General of Investment Promotion Simon Galpin speaks at a seminar on how Hong Kong and Zhuhai can combine to offer multiple opportunities for Russian businesses. (August 28, 2012)
Always watching: Police place life-size cut-outs of traffic officers near works areas on highways from August 30, to remind motorists to slow down and drive carefully. (August 29, 2012)
Minimising barriers: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam (second right) meets with Hong Kong Unison board members and youths from ethnic minorities, to discuss various topics including education and career development. (August 29, 2012)
Waste reduction: Secretary for the Environment Wong Kam-sing (second right) visits the EcoPark in Tuen Mun. (August 29, 2012)
Welcome speech: Chief Executive CY Leung speaks at the welcoming ceremony for the 2012 FDI Annual World Dental Congress. (August 29, 2012)
Action ready: The Hong Kong, China, team march in the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games. (August 29, 2012) (Photo: HKPC&SAPD)
Celebrating ability: Hong Kong Paralympic Committee & Sports Association for the Physically Disabled President Dr York Chow and Secretary for Home Affairs Tsang Tak-sing meet Hong Kong equestrian competitor Natasha Tse in London. (August 29, 2012)
Service oriented: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam visits Heep Hong Society Mary Wong Centre to learn about rehabilitation programmes for disabled children. (August 30, 2012)
Big discovery: The remnants of an ancient supervolcano that last erupted 140 million years ago have been discovered in the southeastern part of Hong Kong. (August 30, 2012)
Healthy discussion: Chief Executive CY Leung (right) meets Minister of Health Dr Chen Zhu at the Chief Executive's Office. (August 30, 2012)
Loving homes wanted: The Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department reminds people that pets are family members, and encourages people to give abandoned animals a second chance at its Dog Adoption Day on September 1 at the Stanley Plaza amphitheatre playground, in conjunction with other animal charities. (August 30, 2012)
Sunshine speech: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam speaks at the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Jockey Club Sunshine Complex for the Elderly Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony. (September 1, 2012)
Market plan: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam is briefed by District Officer (Yuen Long) Yeung Tak-keung on a plan to set up an outdoor bazaar in Tin Shui Wai. (September 1, 2012)
On the air: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam speaks on a radio talk show. (September 2, 2012)
Poll notes: Justice Barnabus Fung introduces the special features of the ballot papers for geographical constituencies and the District Council (second) functional constituency. (September 2, 2012)
Ping-pong prowess: Hong Kong table-tennis players Yeung Chi-ka (left) and Wong Ka-man (centre) win silver and gold in the women's singles – class 11 events at the London 2012 Paralympic Games. (September 2, 2012) [Photo: HKPC&SAPD]
