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London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH), the company behind plans to build a theme park resort in Swanscombe, Kent, has called in administrators with the aim of completing a CVA. The company says it is aiming to agree terms with creditors in relation to its liabilities with a view to continuing with the development. However, the move could be the final death knell to the 2bn proposals to build the huge attraction, once described as one of the most ambitious theme park projects in Europe. The original 2bn plans were first announced in2012by a consortium which included US-based entertainment giant Paramount ... Read more

London ETO promotes Hong Kong at International Maritime Organization (with photos) **********************************************************************************      The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO), with the support of the Marine Department, held a reception at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on March 15 (London time) to promote Hong Kong’s position as a prominent international maritime centre.      Addressing to the audience, the Director-General of London ETO, Mr Gilford Law said, “Leveraging on its strong international connectivity and the fourth largest Shipping Register (amounting to about 127 million gross tons) in the world, Hong Kong’s maritime sector is set to thrive. The 14th Five-Year ... Read more

London ETO greets Year of Rabbit in Denmark and Sweden (with photos) ********************************************************************      The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) co-hosted receptions in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Stockholm, Sweden, with local business associations on February 7 and 8 respectively for celebrating the Year of the Rabbit. The receptions were well attended by guests from the respective local government, city council, business, academic and cultural sectors.        On February 7, the London ETO and the Denmark-Hong Kong Trade Association co-hosted an evening reception in Copenhagen greeting over 80 guests. In his welcome speech, the Director-General of the ... Read more

London ETO promotes professional opportunities arising from Hong Kong’s infrastructure development to UK students and graduates (with photos) ******************************************************************************************      The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) co-organised a seminar with the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) at Imperial College London on December 9 (London Time), to promote engineering career prospects in Hong Kong in relation to its various development projects to the United Kingdom (UK) engineering students and graduates.        During his speech at the seminar, the Director-General of the London ETO, Mr Gilford Law, said, “In coming years, the Government annual capital ... Read more

London ETO supports showcase of metalcrafts in London Craft Week 2022 (with photos) ***********************************************************************************      The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO), supports Crafts on Peel, a charitable organisation in Hong Kong, to join the London Craft Week 2022, bringing the virtual showcase “Creations Enlivened: Metal” to craft lovers in the United Kingdom and beyond.            The showcase includes an online exhibition of six collaborative metalworks by Hong Kong traditional craftsmen and contemporary artisans as well as livestreaming of two virtual craft demonstrations.      In his video message, the Director-General of the London ... Read more