<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><?xml-stylesheet href="style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>news.gov.hk - On the Record</title><link>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/category/ontherecord/html/index.htm</link><image><url>http://www.isd.gov.hk/images/logo60.gif</url><title>news.gov.hk - On the Record</title><link>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/category/ontherecord/html/index.htm</link></image><description>news.gov.hk - On the Record - From Hong Kong's Information Services Department</description><language>en-UK</language><copyright>Copyright, news.gov.hk</copyright><webMaster>irc@isd.gov.hk</webMaster><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:04:01 +0800</lastBuildDate><generator>ISD News RSS Generator 3.13</generator><item><title>Detailed planning ensures Games' security</title><guid>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/category/ontherecord/080716/html/080716en11002.htm</guid><link>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/category/ontherecord/080716/html/080716en11002.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:13:44 +0800</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Olympic Games are frequently described as the "greatest show on earth"; a show at which the peoples of the world join the excitement as the planet's finest athletes seek personal and national glory.]]></description></item><item><title>Room for credit unions to expand in HK</title><guid>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/category/ontherecord/080714/html/080714en11002.htm</guid><link>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/category/ontherecord/080714/html/080714en11002.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:26:46 +0800</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No doubt, many of us aspire to the Olympic goal of building a better world in a spirit of understanding, friendship, solidarity and fair play.]]></description></item><item><title>English-language skills sharpen HK's edge</title><guid>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/category/ontherecord/080714/html/080714en11001.htm</guid><link>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/category/ontherecord/080714/html/080714en11001.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:26:40 +0800</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In June, I attended the fourth Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Education Ministerial Meeting in Lima, Peru, where the education ministers of APEC economies gathered to discuss how to enhance our students' competencies and skills for the 21st century.]]></description></item><item><title>Para-counsellors extend safety net</title><guid>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/category/ontherecord/080709/html/080709en11001.htm</guid><link>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/category/ontherecord/080709/html/080709en11001.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:26:38 +0800</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Everyone needs counselling at one time or another in his life. From the dawn of human history, people benefited from guidance and advice in one form or another in meeting with and solving problems in their lives.]]></description></item><item><title>HK taking steps to nurture talent</title><guid>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/category/ontherecord/080616/html/080616en11001.htm</guid><link>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/category/ontherecord/080616/html/080616en11001.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:09:59 +0800</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Undoubtedly, "nurturing talent" is a mission of the utmost importance in any society. This is especially true for Hong Kong, as we are experiencing a record low unemployment rate of 3.3%, and human capital has become the scarcest resource sought by every employer.]]></description></item><item><title>HK welcomes overseas students, talent</title><guid>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/category/ontherecord/080611/html/080611en11001.htm</guid><link>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/category/ontherecord/080611/html/080611en11001.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:26:53 +0800</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Allow me to start with a macro perspective, and explain why 21st century Hong Kong is so reliant on strong education and the ability of our graduates. Our people are without doubt our greatest asset. This has been said many times about many places, but it is particularly true of Hong Kong.]]></description></item><item><title>Greener HK a top priority</title><guid>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/category/ontherecord/080605/html/080605en11002.htm</guid><link>http://www.news.gov.hk/en/category/ontherecord/080605/html/080605en11002.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:15:45 +0800</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The issue of sustainability has become a hot topic in the world, given the persistent high energy prices and the increasing concerns about climate change and its impact on us. Finding a sustainable way to "power" our daily living has become imminently pressing. The solution is not only confined to science and technology but it also cuts across economic, social and environmental considerations. Enhancing energy efficiency has therefore become a top priority in many economies around the world to address energy shortage and climate change challenges.]]></description></item></channel></rss>