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LegCo to continue Second Reading debate on Appropriation Bill 2024 ******************************************************************* The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:      The Legislative Council (LegCo) will hold a meeting on Wednesday (May 8) at 11am in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. During the meeting, Members will continue the Second Reading debate on the Appropriation Bill 2024 and Government officials will speak on the Bill. If the Bill is supported by Members and receives its Second Reading, it will stand committed to the committee of the whole Council. After the committee of the whole Council has completed consideration of ... Read more

Speech by CE at Second 2024 ABAC Meeting welcome dinner (English only) (with photos/video) ******************************************************************************************      Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, at the welcome dinner of the Second 2024 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council (ABAC) Meeting today (April 23): Commissioner Cui Jianchun (Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR)), Mrs Julia Torreblanca (Chair of the ABAC 2024), Ambassador Carlos Vasquez (Chair of the APEC Senior Officials’ Meetings 2024), Mr Fernando Zavala (Chair of APEC CEO Summit 2024), my good friend, Ms Marjorie Yang (Hong Kong, ... Read more

 Christopher Dalton, renowned for his compelling narratives at the nexus of technology and humanity, delivers another masterpiece that resonates with today’s digital zeitgeist. His storytelling not only entertains but provokes thought about the digital world’s impact on society and the individual’s soul. This novel is not just a story; it’s an exploration of the dreams that drive us and the deceptions that threaten to undo us. “The Hacker Code” is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the promise and peril of our increasingly digital lives. Fans of technological thrillers and corporate dramas will find “The Hacker Code” a compelling addition ... Read more

 A Red Circle and Phi Global Farms will hold their second annual pig roast on Fri., May 4 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Phi Global Farms in Spanish Lake, Mo. Tickets are $50 per person and proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the nonprofit’s Healthy Community Market, which provides fresh and affordable produce plus additional healthy food options to the region. The evening features a pig roast presented by Phi Global Farms along with side dishes by NeeuQ’s “The Experience” and Chef Jessica Moore, drinks by Mesha Lewis of Moo’s Mobile Mixer, sparkling punch by Jigga Juiced Up, and ... Read more

Second Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival opens today to present city’s diverse pop culture (with photos) ******************************************************************************************      The second Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival opens today (April 6) at the central lawn of Victoria Park. Members of the public are given the opportunity to explore the multifaceted charm of Hong Kong’s pop culture in interesting and interactive ways. Presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, this year’s festival is themed around “Arts and Action”, taking audiences on a journey through time to experience the dynamic inheritance, diffusion, integration and breakthroughs of the city’s pop culture.     ... Read more