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upcoming events • Asian Financial Forum to be held in Hong Kong on Jan. 19-20
events • Honorary degrees conferred to former President Clinton and Dr. David Ho
major stories • IMF praises government's efforts to bolster financial stability • Chief Executive announces economic stimulus package • Tsang advocates global free trade and investment at APEC meeting • Chief Executive pledges continued efforts to combat climate change • Hong Kong and Peru sign trade and investment agreement
news in brief • Third-quarter port cargo up 9% • New CDMA2000 mobile network launched
business in hong kong • Airport Authority announces interim results • Airline makes changes due to global crisis
banking & finance
basic law