FS Visits Eastern District

Financial Secretary Paul Chan today visited a primary school and hawker stalls in Eastern District.

 

Mr Chan first visited Aldrich Bay Government Primary School where he spoke with students and parents and observed school projects related to STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), environmental protection and music.

 

He then visited the Hong Kong Vegetable Food & Grocery Hawkers Welfare & Fraternity Association Limited and met with hawker representatives to learn more about their business environment.

 

He later walked along Kam Wa Street, visited hawker stalls and listened to the views of business operators and residents on the 2019-20 Budget.

 

Mr Chan also met Eastern District Council members.

RECENT NEWS

US Stocks Rise On Hopes Of Pause In Rate Increases

Wall Street stocks finished solidly higher on Thursday, reflecting better sentiment on the US economy and a consensus vi... Read more

China's Financial Risks 'controllable': Regulators

The head of the National Financial Regulatory Administration on Thursday told a high-profile forum in Shanghai that the ... Read more

Banks Cut Yuan Deposit Rates, Could Boost Consumption

China's biggest banks on Thursday said they have lowered interest rates on yuan deposits, in actions that could ease pre... Read more

Cheese And Wine Put EU, Australia Deal In Peril

Australia on Thursday threatened to walk away from a blockbuster free trade deal with the European Union unless its prod... Read more

US Stocks End Mixed As Tech Shares Are Sold Off

Gains by industrial companies lifted the Dow on Wednesday, while weakness among technology shares pushed the Nasdaq deci... Read more

Amazon 'plans Prime Video Streaming Service With Ads'

Amazon.com is planning to launch an advertising-supported tier of its Prime Video streaming service, the Wall Street Jou... Read more