Hong Kong remains
world's freest economy
Hong Kong remains the world's freest economy, according to the findings of the Economic Freedom of the World 2011 Annual Report released September 20 by the Cato Institute and published by Canada's Fraser Institute.

Financial Secretary visits
New York, D.C. and Chicago
Hong Kong Financial Secretary John C. Tsang made a nine-day visit in New York, Washington, D.C., and Chicago to forge stronger trade ties between Hong Kong and the United States from September 19 to 27.

Hong Kong joins leading global financial hub league
Hong Kong continues to rank as Asia's premier global financial center, according to the 10th edition of the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI 10), released in late September.

Secretary for Food and Health attends UN summit
Hong Kong's Secretary for Food and Health, Dr. York Chow, attended a high-level United Nations meeting September 19 and 20 in New York on the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).

Hong Kong appoints
principal officials
On September 30, Stephen Lam was appointed Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, replacing Henry Tang who has resigned.

Hong Kong National Geopark
gains global status
The Global Geoparks Network (GGN), which is supported by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), announced its acceptance of Hong Kong National Geopark as a member of the GGN at the 10th European Geoparks Conference in Langesund, Norway on September 17.

Deanie Ip wins Best Actress award at Venice Film Festival
Hong Kong Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Gregory So congratulated seasoned Hong Kong actress Deanie Ip for winning the Coppa Volpi award for Best Actress at the 68th Venice International Film Festival on September 10 in Italy.

Film archive launches '100 Must-See Hong Kong Movies'
Heralding Hong Kong's rich cinematic heritage and widespread global success while celebrating its own 10th anniversary, the Hong Kong Film Archive (HKFA) has launched "100 Must-See Hong Kong Movies."