The event is organized by the hong kong trade development council, a statutory body that organizes over 30 trade fairs each year to promote hong kong as a platform for doing business. The retail environment in hong kong will be extremely challenging during the remainder 29. It is a great place to browse a wide selection of english language books under one roof. It was wonderful to meet many of you at our booth at hong kong book fair 2014. A warm welcome to those who have just become our members. Every summer, hundreds of thousands of bookworms flock to the hong kong book fair. It also contains key statistics of hong kongs monetary and banking systems and the financial statements of the. July 27, 2016 checking in on the hong kong book fair by simon reichley. Hong kong bookfair 2019 islamic union of hong kong. Vicky kung took a trip to the 20 hong kong book fair. On the leasing front, housing allowances for expat executives in multinational companies have not been increased further. Hong kong public libraries reading activities of hong. We will not send you any promotional and other materials upon receiving your request with no charge. The annual hong kong book fair is being held at the exhibition centre in wan chai.
The london book fair is the global marketplace for rights negotiation and the sale and distribution of content across print, audio, tv, film and digital channels. Hong kong book fair is back from 17th23th july 2019. Annual statistics of hkexs securities and derivatives markets, and also the london metal exchange. The citys annual literature extravaganza is back again this july. The 2018 edition is hong kong highs and lows, which explores the disparities in hong kong life, taking the reader from resplendent abodes on the peak to dilapidated cage homes. Every year it organises the best european learning materials awards. British writers events at hong kong book fair 2017. Hong kong book fair 2020 hong kong books multimedia. The hong kong book fair is organised by the hong kong trade development council and has been running since the early 90s with a themed event every year. The hong kong book fair is one of the worlds largest and most famous international book fairs. General consent granted by the monetary authority under section 97 1 of the banking ordinance pdf file, 44. In view of the latest situation of covid19, library facilities including hong kong central library and the six major libraries city hall, kowloon, tsuen wan, sha tin, tuen mun and ping shan tin shui wai public library reopened earlier this month will be temporarily closed starting from march 23 monday.
From sara wheelers adventure in antarctic to tim moores travel riding across europe on a bicycle, and from sophie hannahs rewriting of agatha christies legendary detective characters to her poetry work on modern marriage and everyday experiences, the british writers events organised by the british council and the partners. Our exhibitors come back every year because lbf provides them with the perfect platform to engage with customers, build brand awareness, and do business. People, places, passions, and in 2016 the theme was chinese martial arts. Hong kong book fair 2018 adult ticket redemption offer.
In its 27th edition, the fair is organised by the hong kong trade development council hktdc with. Hong kong book fair young post south china morning post. Hkt e ducation hkte exhibited an array of elearning products at the twoday hong kong book fair 2016 at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre in july. Young post covers the latest news, views and stories on hong kong students, school life, sport and local education, as well as keeping tabs on whats hot and whats not. Sermon on the ultimate truth about money at union church hong kong 2019. Literary hong kong highlighted renowned writers footprint in hong kong. The fair has become an annual major event in hong kong with the number of visitors reaching new high every year.
Ebook vending machines were also being showcased for the first time. Hong kong, july 25, 2017 acn newswire the 28th hktdc hong kong book fair and the inaugural hong kong sports and leisure expo concluded today. Hong kong book fair is an international book fair and has established itself as a platform for cultural exchange, not just for hongkong but the globe as a whole. The english and chinese editions of hong kong 2015 and about 100 other government titles, cds, vcds, dvds will be on sale at the information services department booth stall e37 in hall 1a, hong kong convention and exhibition centre during the hong kong book fair from july 20 to 26. The book provides an indepth account of government policy and activities and an overview of hong kong life and developments in 2012.
Hong kong 2012 on sale at book fair with photos the governments latest yearbook, hong kong 2012, goes on sale at the hong kong book fair tomorrow july 17. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. The gallery also included an exhibition on dung kai cheung, the fairs author of the year. Please mark coal for northeast china on the reverse side. It also publishes an annual anthology of work by its members, with submissions required to be about hong kong in some way. The annual exhibition at the city hall organised by the hong kong publishing federation could be regarded as the predecessor of the hong kong book fair. Howe comes to the hong kong book fair to discuss her poetry, which explores the authors dual heritage and return to hong kong in search of her roots. Everything you need to know about the hong kong book fair 2019. The 30th edition of the hong kong book fair, organised by the hong kong trade development council, will be held from 17 to 23 july at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre. The annual book fair is organised by the hong kong trade development council and takes place over several days. This years book fair, centered on the theme of scifi and mystery, offers a good opportunity for readers to appreciate excellent scifi and mystery literature. In its 27 th edition, the fair is organised by the hong kong trade development council hktdc with more than 600 exhibitors from some 30 countries and regions expected to take part, including newcomers from chile, germany, indonesia, iran, portugal.
Readers may use the ebooks via the following means. Hong kong book fair 2020 will be held from 1521 july at hong kong exhibition and convention centre. Hong kongs annual book fair blasts off with science. The hong kong book fair officially kicks off on july 18, running until july 24 at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre. Our business network reaches across hong kong, mainland china and overseas, also stretches to united kingdom, the united states of america, shanghai and shenzhen, offering our customers comprehensive banking services with convenience. Click here to view the resources highlights for more selected library resources on specific topics. The exhibition is divided into several themed zones representing various sectors in the world of publishing and ensuring that the hongkong book fair keeps up with trends in the industry. Organised by the hong kong trade development council hktdc, the hong kong book fair attracted close to one million.
The 27th hong kong book fair opens next month hktdc. Shanghai commercial bank limited has been one of the most distinguished local chinese banks in hong kong. Hong kong book fair hong kong 2020 trade fair dates. Hong kong book fair 2020 all you need to know before you. Hong kong, june 28, 2016 acn newswire an annual cultural highlight, the hong kong book fair will run from 2026 july at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre. As the hong kong book fair 2018 opens, here are 5 events.
Vicky kung took a trip to the 20 hong kong book fair a showcase of ebooks and aliens. Kelly yang reads her bestselling childrens book, wheres broccoli. But the fair isnt just about picking up discounted books by your favourite authors. Book fair retrospective hktdc hong kong book fair 2020. Growth in the hong kong economy faced a downward trend during the first half of the year 2015, and it became dampened during the second half, with a modest real gdp growth by only 2. Fair details hktdc hong kong gifts and premium fair 2020. There are some, but not many, english language book shops in hong kong so this fair is an excellent opportunity to stock up. Hong kong book fair 2019 prefair highlights youtube.