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Feb exports value down 0.8%

The value of Hong Kong’s total exports decreased to $284.1 billion in February, down 0.8% on the same month last year, the Census & Statistics Department announced today.   The value of imports of goods fell 1.8% to $325.7 billion for the same period.   A trade deficit of $41.7 billion, or 12.8% of the value of imports, was recorded in February.   Comparing the three-month period ending February with the preceding three months on a seasonally adjusted basis, the value of exports rose 5.5%, while that of imports also increased 3.3%.   The Government noted that taking the first two months of the year together to remove the volatility caused by the difference in timing of the Lunar New Year, the value of exports posted a 16.6% growth against a very low base of comparison a year ago.   Exports to the Mainland and the US rose notably, while those to the European Union fell. Those to other major Asian markets recorded a mixed performance.   Looking ahead, the Gove

Cantonese operas to be staged

The Golden Dragon Troupe will stage two Cantonese operas this month which were originally scheduled for last December.   The Butterfly Goblet performance will be staged at Tuen Mun Town Hall at 7.30pm on March 12 and at Ko Shan Theatre at 7.30pm on March 25.   Another performance, Story of a Sing-song Girl, will be shown at Tuen Mun Town Hall at 7.30pm on March 13.   The Golden Dragon Troupe's performances are presented by the Leisure & Cultural Services Department. Tickets are available at URBTIX.   Ticket holders of The Butterfly Goblet originally scheduled on December 15 at Ko Shan Theatre can keep their original tickets intact with stubs to attend the rescheduled performance on March 25. Some seats will be rearranged as a result.   Pre-performance and post-performance talks in Cantonese will be held at 7.30pm on March 3 and April 1 at the Cultural Centre. Admission is free, but registration is required by calling 2268 7267.   Click here for details.
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