The hkics has full responsibility for ensuring that its examinations meet international standards and hong kong variant papers are now set in key examination subjects, such as taxation, company law, company secretarial practice. Promoting integrity in childrens paradise visiting the hong kong book fair held at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre is one of the most popular summer activities for local citizens. Independent commission against corruption hong kong. British writers events at hong kong book fair 2017.
Young children and their parents joined in the fun today july 20 at the hong kong book fair where activities and games at a cartoontheme cafe and a storytelling session were held to mark the 20th anniversary of geedordor, the iconic cartoon flying rabbit created by the icac to promote positive values to kindergarten and primary students. Hong kong icac about icac annual reports icac annual. Intraining assessment form for completion by members of staff. Its main aim was to clean up endemic corruption in the many departments of the hong kong government through law. Hong kong icac about icac annual reports operations. A live programme of music, performance, spoken word, talks and workshops led by philadelphiabased interdisciplinary. Please tick here if you object to our use of your personal data for direct marketing. During the year, the icac continued to keep corruption in check through its threepronged strategy of investigation, prevention and community education. Ica app download now kingdom thoughts daily devotional.
Hong kong bookfair 2019 islamic union of hong kong. The icacs regional office in kowloon central in the 1970s. Fred was an engineer of a construction company and was responsible for approving the. Each year, for 24 years, the growing number of visitors has reaffirmed the popularity. The icac says 21 people, including two assistant trainers and four hong kong jockey club stable staff, have been arrested for suspected corruption. In the light of the significant public concern caused, the icac. Ica is responsible for the security of singapores borders against the entry of undesirable persons, cargo and conveyances through our land, air and sea checkpoints. 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. Hardship and force majeure in international commercial contracts icc pub no. In 2014, the cpd conducted 72 integrity management. Over the past four decades, the commission has strived persistently to eradicate corruption and such hard work has brought enormous changes to the community, successfully turning hong kong from a city once plagued by graft and corruption to one of the cleanest in the world. From the theme of this years hong kong book fair to sharing sessions with international authors, find out more about the annual book fair. Free courses organized by the islamic union of hong kong.
The independent commission against corruption icac was set up in 1974 to tackle corruption, marking a milestone in hong kongs anticorruption history. The icac s continuous participation in the hong kong book fair is a typical example. The icacs booth at the hong kong book fair in july helped promote its anticorruption message. Hong kong book fair 2014 event update jul 24 2014 geocarto. International christian assembly, hong kong events. Bribery, conflict of interest, crossboundary, sales and. The independent commission against corruption icac is an anticorruption agency independent of the civil service. In addition, financial accountants may commit an offence under section 9 of the pobo if they accept. Hong kong book fair 2018 adult ticket redemption offer.
Hong kongs icac at risk of losing its independence. Please set the page orientation to landscape for printing of bilingual texts on a single page. 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. Since its establishment, icac has played a critical role in transforming hong kong into one of the least corrupt places in the world. Scifi and mystery reading the world when fantasy meets reality. The icac s regional office in kowloon central in the 1970s. The mastermind behind icac s signature geedordor cartoon characters today july 19 shared with an audience at the hong kong book fair how the commissions iconic figures for promoting integrity had evolved from story characters played by enthusiastic volunteers in the early days into contemporary creations that appealed to todays youngsters on multimedia platforms. The icac will conduct investigations into each and every pursuable report.
The independent commission against corruption icac was established in 1974 under the icac ordinance chapter 204 of the laws of hong kong. Icac statement 15 june 2015 the icac is aware that an open allegation has been made by a legislator concerning the offering of a bribe for him to vote for the political reform package. The hong kong book fair ended its sevenday run on tuesday with a record 1. For further information, please contact the group at. The series also reminds citizens to stay alert and. Most visitors to the fair were drawn by the lure of new books releases. Hong kong icac integrity and quality building management. The booth will consist of vrar interactive games, stall game, photo corners and props as well as icac publications on moral education. We will not send you any promotional and other materials upon receiving your request with no charge. Young children and their parents joined in the fun today july 20 at the hong kong book fair where activities and games at a cartoontheme cafe and a storytelling session were held to mark the 20th anniversary of. As early as 1898, bribery was made an offence with the enactment of. A major event, last years showcase of the latest pageturners attracted more than one million attendees and included some 360 cultural events to promote reading.
Hong kong 2018 programme our annual trade event is always the highlight of the global cotton calendar. The annual book fair is organised by the hong kong trade development council and takes place over several days. The address of the icac listed in the eversion of icac publications is changed to 303 java road, north point, hong kong for the latest contact details of the icac regional offices listed in the eversion of icac publications, please refer to icac regional offices. Hong kong book fair 2020 will be held from 1521 july at hong kong exhibition and convention centre. The icacs booth at the hong kong book fair in july helped. The series are public awareness films produced by radio television hong kong, an independent department of the government, with the full cooperation of the icac itself. They should decline the offer and report the matter to the independent commission against corruption icac. In 2014, upon the conclusion of the relevant icac investigations and the.
The community relations department of the icac will stage an exhibition booth themed geedordor cafe in the hong kong book fair. Its commissioner is directly accountable to the chief executive. Icac investigators is a long running family of hong kong television miniseries about the work of hong kongs independent commission against corruption icac. To print the whole chapter in html, please click at the bottom of the toc panel and then click. The independent commission against corruption icac. Advisories announcements case detections media releases media replies others statements statistics. Icac cartoon character celebrates 20 years of moral education at hk book fair. The advisory services group of the corruption prevention department of icac stands ready to provide free, confidential, and tailormade corruption prevention advice to private companies on request, including how to apply the practices recommended in this checklist. Hong kong business ethics development centre case studies. Regular tickets dated 17 and 18 july can enjoy onetime free admission on 19, 20 or 21 july after 5pm by presenting the whole stub attached to the admission ticket. The video aims to raise the awareness of owners corporations and related building management bodies on corruption problems relating to appointment of proxy, procurement, common area management and staff administration and the relevant preventive measures concerning building management. A group exhibition exploring voice, political expression and notions of home, featuring work by students from the islington centre for refugees and migrants. Companies offering advantages outside hong kong but with part of the bribery act taking place in the territory will also be prosecuted. Page replies to questions raised by finance committee members.
The icac s booth at the hong kong book fair in july helped promote its anticorruption message. Ebook vending machines were also being showcased for the first time. Every summer, hundreds of thousands of bookworms flock to the hong kong book fair. Icac statement 23 april 2014 the independent commission against corruption icac today wednesday announced that mr cliff sun, bbs, jp, honorary president of the federation of hong kong industries, would replace mr song lin as the chairman of the ethics development advisory committee edac until the end of this year, with immediate effect. 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. Shanghai commercial bank limited has been one of the most distinguished local chinese banks in hong kong. The independent commission against corruption icac marked its 40th anniversary in 2014. The continuing success of hktdc hong kong book fair is a tribute to its longterm exhibitors and to the enthusiasm of the hong kong public for reading and education.
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