Tag: Anniversary

Speech by FS at GS1 Hong Kong 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner (English only) (with photos) ***************************************************************************************      Following is the speech by the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, at the GS1 Hong Kong 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner today (March 15):   May (Chairman of GS1 Hong Kong Board, Ms May Chung), Roy (Vice Chairman of GS1 Hong Kong Board, Mr Roy Ng), Sai-hung (Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung), 崔峰巡視員 (Second-level inspector of the Department of Youth Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr Cui Feng), distinguished ... Read more

 This February 27, 2024, marks a special milestone – the 10th anniversary of World NGO Day. This day is dedicated to recognizing, celebrating, and honoring the impactful work of over 10 million nonprofit organizations worldwide and the over 50 million individuals who support them, making tireless contributions to society throughout the year. World NGO Day is officially recognized and embraced by countries, international bodies, and intergovernmental organizations worldwide, making it a global phenomenon. Over the last decade, it has spread to more than 89 countries, transcending language barriers, and reaching all six continents. The first official celebration of World NGO ... Read more

 Sunday, January 28, 2024, marks the second anniversary of the tragic Fern Hollow bridge collapse near Frick Park in Pittsburgh. This tragedy brought to light the significant vulnerabilities in America’s infrastructure, with a particular focus on the critical issue of corrosion. The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), the global authority in materials protection and performance, is at the forefront of establishing standards and training to enhance infrastructure maintenance. A key part of AMPP’s mission involves advocating for important legislation, such as the Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act, sponsored by Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA). Senator Casey emphasized the ... Read more

“Po Leung Kuk 145th Anniversary: Building Charity with Benevolence” exhibition relives collective memory of Hong Kong people (with photos) ******************************************************************************************      This year marks the 145th anniversary of Po Leung Kuk. The Hong Kong Heritage Museum (HKHM) will launch an exhibition entitled “Po Leung Kuk 145th Anniversary: Building Charity with Benevolence” from tomorrow (October 18). Showcasing some 280 pieces of historical documents, artefacts and old photos from the collections of Po Leung Kuk and museums under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), together with multimedia interactive programmes and videos, this exhibition introduces the relations between the Po Leung Kuk’s history ... Read more

US(Ed) attends 30th Anniversary Symposium cum Prize Presentation Ceremony of Committee on Home-School Co-operation (with photos) ****************************************************************************************** The following is issued on behalf of the Committee on Home-School Co-operation:      The Under Secretary for Education, Mr Sze Chun-fai, today (July 8) officiated at the 30th Anniversary Symposium cum Prize Presentation Ceremony organised by the Committee on Home-School Co-operation (CHSC).      With the theme of “Home-School United in Love and Care, Students’ Growth with Joy to Spare”, the event aimed at demonstrating the spirit of home-school co-operation through mutual care, love, and close communication among schools, parents and students. Parents and schools should ... Read more