The value of Hong Kong’s total exports decreased to $284.1 billion in February, down 0.8% on the same month last year, the Census & Statistics Department announced today. The value of imports of goods fell 1.8% to $325.7 billion for the same period. A trade deficit of $41.7 billion, or 12.8% of the value of imports, was recorded in February. Comparing the three-month period ending February with the preceding three months on a seasonally adjusted basis, the value of exports rose 5.5%, while that of imports also increased 3.3%. The Government noted that taking the first two months of the year together to remove the volatility caused by the difference in timing of the Lunar New Year, the value of exports posted a 16.6% growth against a very low base of comparison a year ago. Exports to the Mainland and the US rose notably, while those to the European Union fell. Those to other major Asian markets recorded a mixed performance. Looking ahead, the Gove
The Taxi Service Commendation Scheme 2021 is now open for the public to vote for taxi drivers who provide quality services.
People can vote until December 17.
The scheme is jointly launched by the Transport Department and the Committee on Taxi Service Quality with the aim of promoting good taxi service and enhancing the image of the taxi industry.
Twenty of the nominees obtaining the highest combined scores from the vote and a professional assessment panel will be given Quality Taxi Driver awards.
The driver obtaining the highest score from the vote will be given the Most Popular Taxi Driver award.
A Good Driver, Good Service award has also been introduced to this year's scheme to commend taxi drivers providing exceptional services to passengers during the rides.
The three taxi service management teams obtaining the highest score from the professional assessment panel will be given Quality Taxi Service Management Team awards.
The award presentation ceremony is expected to be held in the first quarter of next year.
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