The value of Hong Kong’s total goods exports increased to $389 billion in April, up 1.1% compared with the same month last year, the Census & Statistics Department announced today. The value of imports of goods rose 2.1% to $425.6 billion for the same period. A trade deficit of $36.6 billion, or 8.6% of the value of imports, was recorded for the month. Comparing the three-month period ending April with the preceding three months on a seasonally adjusted basis, the value of total exports decreased 12% while that of imports fell 11.7%. The Government said epidemic-induced transportation disruptions, though easing somewhat in the latter part of the month, continued to constrain export performance. It pointed out that exports to the Mainland fell while those to the US and the European Union posted visible growth. Looking ahead, the global economic outlook has worsened amid rampant inflation in some major economies and monetary policy tightening by respective cen
The Candidate Eligibility Review Committee (CERC) today published a notice in the gazette to declare one nomination, of candidate John Lee, for the 2022 Chief Executive Election as valid.
Mr Lee received 786 valid nominations from 786 Election Committee members.
The Returning Officer received one nomination form by the close of the nomination period of the Chief Executive election on April 16. The CERC has reviewed the candidate’s eligibility and determined the nomination as valid.
Separately, the Registration & Electoral Office received seven registrations of Election Committee ex-officio members arising from changes of specified offices’ holders. After review, the CERC determined that these seven registrations are valid.
Polling will take place on May 8. A main polling station will be set up at the Convention & Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai for Election Committee members to cast their votes.
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