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The Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang, will depart on Wednesday (July 30) for Singapore to strengthen economic and trade ties between Hong Kong and Singapore.
During his stay in Singapore, Mr Tsang will call on top Singaporean officials. He will also take the opportunity to meet key representatives of the business and banking sectors and attend a gathering with members of the Hong Kong community in Singapore and ceremony in celebration of the launching of the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Internship for University Students of Hong Kong Scheme.
Mr Tsang will also address the 7th ASEAN and Asia Forum organised by the Singapore Institute of International Affairs.
Mr Tsang will return to Hong Kong on Friday night (August 1). In his absence, the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Professor K C Chan, will act as Financial Secretary.
Ends/Monday, July 28, 2014
Issued at HKT 16:25
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