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Oct 31 - Week in Review

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Oct 31 - Week in Review

See the week's main Government news in pictures

World vision: Secretary for Development Paul Chan speaks at the World Cities Day Forum 2016 in Xiamen on the Hong Kong 2030+ development strategy on October 31.

Fintech future: Financial Secretary John Tsang speaks at the launch ceremony of the HSBC-ASTRI Research & Development Innovation Laboratory on October 31.

Volunteers commended: Secretary for Home Affairs Lau Kong-wah speaks at the ceremony of a commendation scheme in praise of youngsters’ excellent performances in volunteer services on October 31.

Spooky-wooky: Folks donning costumes celebrate Halloween on the street on October 31.

Agenda explained: Chief Executive CY Leung briefs reporters before the Executive Council meeting on November 1, on the cancellation of his Beijing visit.

Anniversary celebration: Sha Tin Town Hall is running an exhibition to mark its 30th anniversary. A series of celebration programmes will also be held.

Green gumption: Secretary for the Environment KS Wong speaks at the 6th Friends of EcoPark Award Presentation Ceremony on November 1.

Donation drive: The Department of Health's promotional truck is making stops across the city this month, inviting people to register as organ donors.

Provincial link: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam speaks at the10th anniversary of the Hong Kong Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (Provincial) Members Association on November 1.

Baggage boost: Secretary for Innovation & Technology Nicholas Yang (left) inspects a robotic luggage handling system at the Hong Kong International Airport Technovation Conference & Exhibition on November 2.

Slippery dip: The Leisure & Cultural Services Department opens a new tunnel slide in Hong Kong Park's children’s playground on November 2.

Fiscal flow: Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury Prof KC Chan meets Export-Import Bank of China Chairman Hu Xiaolian in Beijing on November 2.

Publishing party: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam speaks at the Ming Pao Monthly 50th anniversary dinner on November 2.

Industrial relations: Chief Executive CY Leung speaks at the Young Industrialist Awards of Hong Kong & Industrialist of the Year Award 2016 presentation ceremony on November 2.

Trade promotion: Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Gregory So speaks at the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and Hong Kong "One Belt One Road" investment and trade promotion meeting in Beijing on November 3.

Charity display: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam (right) views the work of a Partnership Fund for the Disadvantaged participant on November 3.

Synergistic seminar: Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury Prof KC Chan speaks at the 20th Beijing-Hong Kong Economic Co-operation Symposium in Beijing on November 3.

Commendable effort: Chief Executive CY Leung congratulates Secretary for the Civil Service Commendation Award winners at a cocktail reception on November 3.

Smart cities: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam tours the "City Smart - Development in Europe: Vienna" exhibition at City Gallery on November 3.

Selfless service: Commissioner of Police Stephen Lo pays tribute to officers who have given their lives in the line of duty at the Force Remembrance Day at Police Headquarters on November 4.

'Willkommen': Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Gregory So speaks at the 15th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business on November 4.

Matter of principal: Secretary for Education Eddie Ng speaks at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Principals’ Forum 2016 in Shenzhen on November 4.

Graduation parade: Secretary for Security TK Lai reviews the 176th Fire Services passing-out parade at the Fire & Ambulance Services Academy on November 4.

In from Berlin: Chief Executive CY Leung meets German Deputy Federal Chancellor and Minister for Economic Affairs & Energy Sigmar Gabriel at the Chief Executive's Office on November 4.

Eco extravaganza: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam attends the Great Outdoors Hong Kong 2016 launch ceremony at the Peak on November 5.

Rescue demonstration: The Civil Aid Service holds the Mountaineering Safety Promotion Day at Kowloon Park, Tsim Sha Tsui on November 6.

Mid-east connection: Financial Secretary John Tsang speaks at a luncheon organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council in Dubai on November 6.