Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development
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The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development , head of Commerce and Economic Development Bureau
of the Hong Kong Government, is responsible for promoting the commerce and economic development in Hong Kong
. The position was created in 2007 by merging the previous portfolios of Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology
and Secretary for Economic Development and Labour
.
Commerce and Economic Development Bureau
The Commerce and Economic Development Bureau is an agency of the Government of Hong Kong responsible for a range of activities such as commercial relations, investment, intellectual property enforcement, industry, tourism sector, consumer protection and market competition...
of the Hong Kong Government, is responsible for promoting the commerce and economic development in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. The position was created in 2007 by merging the previous portfolios of Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology
Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology
The Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology of the Hong Kong Government was responsible for promoting the manufacturing, trade, commerce and technology sectors in Hong Kong and foster relations with players in these sectors...
and Secretary for Economic Development and Labour
Secretary for Economic Development and Labour
The Secretary for Economic Development and Labour was the head of the Economic Development and Labour Bureau of the Government of Hong Kong, which is responsible for economic development and labour issues in Hong Kong....
.
List of office holders
- Frederick MaFrederick MaFrederick Ma Si-hang , is the chairman of a China Strategic Group . As a former Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, he was a popular figure with the public and with legislators of all parties...
(1 July 2007 - 11 July 2008) - Rita LauRita LauRita Lau Ng Wai Lan or Rita Ng Wai Lan, GBS, JP is a Hong Kong Government senior civil servant. She was appointed Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development in July 2008 after her predecessor Frederick Ma resigned due to health reasons...
(12 July 2008 - 13 April 2011) - Gregory SoGregory SoGregory So Kam-leung is the current Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of Hong Kong.-Education:So holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Carleton University and a double degree of Master of business administration and Bachelor of Laws from the University of Ottawa.-Early...
(28 June 2011 - )