Press here to Skip to the main content
Font Size
Default Font Size Larger Font Size Largest Font Size RSS Subscription Advanced Search Sitemap Mobile/Accessible Version 繁體 简体
March 2 - Week in Review

none

March 2 - Week in Review

See the week's main Government news in pictures

On board: Chief Executive CY Leung (left) announces on March 2 that he has appointed Nicholas Yang (right) as his Innovation & Technology Adviser, and as a non-official Executive Council member with immediate effect.

Fiscal sustainability: Long-term fiscal planning working group chairperson Elizabeth Tse explains the proposed options for the "Future Fund" savings scheme for Hong Kong on March 2.

Caution advised: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam briefs reporters on constitutional development on March 2, and appeals to lawmakers to take public sentiment into account when making decisions.

Market brief: Chief Executive CY Leung (left) meets China Securities Regulatory Commission Chairman Xiao Gang in Beijing on March 3.

On the agenda: Chief Executive CY Leung says in Beijing on March 3 that he will bring up the issue of Mainland tourists coming to Hong Kong with the relevant authorities during his visit.

On the money: Financial Secretary John Tsang (second right) officiates at the HSBC 150th Anniversary Banknote launch ceremony on March 4.

Banking brief: Chief Executive CY Leung (right) meets People's Bank of China Governor Zhou Xiaochuan in Beijing on March 4.

In session: Chief Executive CY Leung (bottom left) attends the opening ceremony of the third session of the 12th National People's Congress in Beijing on March 5.

Maiden voyage: Secretary for the Environment KS Wong (centre) launches the Drainage Services Department's sludge vessel Clean Harbour 1 on March 5.

Discussion table: Chief Executive CY Leung (right) meets Hong Kong & Macau Affairs Office Director Wang Guangya (left) in Beijing on March 5.

Views noted: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam receives the Federation of Trade Unions' constitutional development submission on March 6.

Best interests: Chief Executive CY Leung relays National People's Congress Standing Committee Chairman Zhang Dejiang's comments on March 6 that the Central Government is sincere in implementing universal suffrage of the Chief Executive.

Garnering opinions: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam receives the Liberal Party's constitutional development views on March 6.

Message received: Chief Executive CY Leung tells the media in Beijing on March 6 he has reflected Hong Kong people's views on parallel traders to the Central Government.

Stage hand: Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Gregory So meets students involved in the Starting Line film project on March 6.

Cooling measures: Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury Prof KC Chan briefs reporters on the recent mortgage-tightening steps on March 7.

Enthusiastic response: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam on March 7 says the Government has received more than 100,000 submissions in the second-round political reform consultation, and will strive to announce the results within April.

Step forward: Secretary of Justice Rimsky Yuen on March 7 says the Bar Association agrees that the proposed method of achieving universal suffrage in the 2017 Chief Executive election is not the endgame.

Having their say: Chief Executive CY Leung exchanges views with young people at the Youth Summit 2015 on March 7.

Charitable trek: Financial Secretary John Tsang (front row centre) officiates at the launch ceremony for Hike for Hospice 2015 on March 8.

Empowering women: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam speaks at a cocktail reception celebrating International Women's Day 2015.

On boardFiscal sustainabilityCaution advisedMarket briefOn the agendaOn the moneyBanking briefIn sessionMaiden voyageDiscussion tableViews notedBest interestsGarnering opinionsMessage receivedStage handCooling measuresEnthusiastic responseStep forwardHaving their sayCharitable trekEmpowering women