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| Brighter future: A series of activities will be launched in the coming months to boost business and tourism, and the confidence of both the local and international communities in Hong Kong. |
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An agreement has been reached with Forbes to organise a series of major business events later this year and early next year.
InvestHK Director-General of Investment Promotion Mike Rowse said tonight the three main events in the pipeline are the Best Under a Billion Forbes Global 200 Best Small Companies, Forbes US 2003 CEO Forum and Forbes Global CEO Conference.
The Best Under a Billion event is set to be held in Hong Kong in November. It is an award presentation for 200 best small companies with a turnover under US$1 billion.
Mr Rowse said over 100 CEO or senior business representatives from all over the world are expected to attend.
For the CEO Forum, the Government will sponsor the event, which will be held in Richmond, Virginia in the US this autumn.
For the CEO Conference, Mr Rowse said the event will be held in Hong Kong in spring 2004.
In addition, Hong Kong will co-operate with Forbes to organise a series of business receptions and activities.
Speaking on other promotional activities to restore Hong Kong's reputation and revive the economy following the SARS outbreak, Mr Rowse said $200 million has been set aside for organising mega sports and entertainment events.
Apart from inviting Livepool to participate in an exhibition soccer match this summer, the Government is now working on getting two other leading European football teams to play in a competitive match.
Moreover, the Chinese National Basketball Team, including NBA star Yao Ming, will play in Hong Kong sometime this year.
On the entertainment side, a major event will be staged at Hong Kong Stadium later this year.
While large-scale publicity will be launched internationally and locally to help get economic activity back to normal, the public will also be encouraged to partake in cultural and community programmes.
Outlining details of the activities to relaunch Hong Kong, Mr Rowse said it is important to get our economy growing again by promoting local consumption and boosting tourism.
It is also crucial to convince the international communities, including the Mainland, that they should come to Hong Kong for business and leisure.
Other major activities planned for the coming months are:
2003
June
* Seafood festival in Sai Kung
* Starry Starry Night Street Party in Wan Chai
* We Love HK campaign (phase two)
* SARS clinical management workshop
* Reception for new foreign & Mainland investors in HK
* High Tea for Hong Kong (phase one)
* Dance & Dance at Chater Garden
July
* Gifts & Premium Fair
* Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury will visit Europe
* Launch of global tourism campaign
* Tourism Conference
* International Soccer Match
* Cartoon Classics, Parade and Carnival
* Park to Park Ride from Sha Tin to Tai Po
* Tuen Mun Summer Fantasy
* High Tea for Hong Kong (phase two)
* Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra - Drums Festival
* Hong Kong Cultural Industries Festival
* Shaolin Wushu Performance cum Promotional Scheme
August
* Welcome Month and Day (everything free on the day)
* Strato-Fantasia laser and musical show
* An event in celebration of international business in Hong Kong
* Snooker Invitation Tournament
* Diving and synchronised swimming by the China National Squad
September
* Colossal Lantern
* International Volleyball Invitation Match
* Mid-Autumn Festival - Lantern Display
* Starry Starry Night Street Party
* East meets West Soho carnivals and dried seafood festival
* Chinese basketball star demonstration
October
* The 21st Pacific Insurance Conference
* CASBAA (Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia) Convention in Hong Kong
* Conference Day on Hong Kong in London
* Promotion activities at the World Tourism Organisation General Assembly
* Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra - MUSIC ALIVE
* HK Computer Festival 2003 Encore - PC DIY 1000
* Asia-Pacific Cultural Co-operation
* Outdoor Movie & Dance Gala - Dance the Night Away
* Hong Kong Open Badminton Championships 2003
November
* Business Week CEO Forum in Hong Kong
* World Wushu Spectacular
* Musical We are One Family
* Hong Kong International Cricket Sixes
* International Symposium on Public Art in Urban Space
* Hong Kong Squash Women's Open
December
* Hong Kong WinterFest Shopping and Dining Promotion
* Harbour Lighting Spectacular and multi-media light and sound show at the Cultural Centre
* X'mas Carnival
* New Year's Eve Countdown Carnival
* Hong Kong Ladies Challenge 2004
* Golf Hong Kong Open
* Hong Kong Dance Company overseas tour
* Cycling 2003 Tour of the South China Sea
2004
January
* Chinese New Year Night Parade
* Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra Europe Concert Tour 2004
February
* Pre-launch promotion for Avenue of Stars
* Round the Island Race (Yachting)
June - July
* Hong Kong International Bauhinia Dance Competition
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