February 13 - Week in Review
See the week's main Government news in pictures.
Mainland motoring: Commissioner for Transport Joseph Lai (centre) tells the media that Hong Kong car owners can apply to drive into Guangdong via Shenzhen Bay Port from March 30. (February 13, 2012)
Scientific breakthrough: Prof Nancy Ip won the second class natural science prize of the 2011 State Science & Technology Awards for her discovery that some proteins in the body affect brain cell communication. (February 14, 2012)
Team spirit: Four talented City University scientists - (From left) Profs Xue Quan, Chan Chi-hou, Luk Kwai-man and Dr Wong Hang - working together on the invention and applications of antennas for more than a decade, have been granted a second class technological invention award in the 2011 State Science & Technology Awards. (February 14, 2012)
Reduced restriction: Deputy Secretary for Security Carol Yip briefs the media on the changes being made to the Frontier Closed Area, separating Hong Kong from the Mainland. (February 14, 2012)
Check Point closed: Under Secretary for Security Lai Tung-kwok officiates at a ceremony, marking the implementation of the first stage of reduction of the Frontier Closed Area, at the Shek Chung Au Check Point at midnight. (February 14, 2012)
Less costly commute: The Work Incentive Transport Subsidy Scheme's means-test limits will be increased to benefit more low-income families, Secretary for Labour & Welfare Matthew Cheung tells reporters. (February 16, 2012)
Urban setting: Chief Secretary Stephen Lam officiates at the opening of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture 2011 in Kowloon Park. (February 16, 2012)
School scrutiny: Permanent Secretary for Education Cherry Tse discusses the management and financial audit of Direct Subsidy Scheme schools from the 2014-15 school year. (February 17, 2012)
Walk in the park: Chief Secretary Stephen Lam officiates at the New Territories Walk starting ceremony at Pak Shek Kok Promenade. (February 19, 2012)
Handy guide: The This is Hong Kong free application offers a quick yet comprehensive overview of the city through videos, pictures and text. (February 20, 2012)
