Issue: July, 2006
Coming Events
New Office
10, July 2006
As of 1 June 2006, the Branch Office has moved from Harbour Centre to Shui On Centre which is opposite the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and just a few blocks away from the old office. The office, which APB continues to share with our old partners, The Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies,The Hong Kong Institute of Housing and Housing Managers Registration Board, is bigger and better equipped. An opening ceremony will be held on 10th of July from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Please spare your time to come. The new office is located at Units 2709-11, Shui On Centre, 6-8 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong.
Visit to EMSD Headquarters
21, July 2006
Located at the former cargo terminal building in Kowloon Bay, the new EMSD Headquarters has been designed with the emphasis on making use of the concrete structure of the original building as much as possible and incorporating a number of energy efficient features and renewable energy technologies. Another study visit to EMSD Headquarters will be held on 21st July 2006 (Friday) from 2:00pm to 3:30pm. Preference will be given to those members who had missed the last visit on 25th February 2006 due to over subscription. Capacity is limited to 25 members and interested members should contact the Branch Office for registration.
Visit to Korea
19 to 22, August 2006
A visit to Korea National Housing Corporation and Construction and Transportation Ministry and other private developments will be organized on 19th - 22nd August 2006. Watch out for details.
40th Anniversary Housing Conference and Annual Dinner
24, November 2006
The Big Event of the Year ¡V The conference on the theme "Contemporary Housing Management". Distinguished speakers from Hong Kong, China, Macau, Taiwan, Australia, UK and South Africa will be invited. Besides keynote speeches on key issues, the conference will also offer plenary sessions in which participants can enjoy indepth and intensive exchange on up-to-date policy, practice and business in a relaxed manner.
Date: 24th November 2006
Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm
40th Anniversary Housing Conference
6:30pm to 10:00pm
Annual Dinner
Venue: Crystal Ballroom, Basement 3,
Holiday Inn Golden Mile,
50 Nathan Road, TST.
Registration Fee: HK$300 for Conference
HK$550 for Annual Dinner
Visit of Macao Property Management Business Association
A delegation of 30 members from Macao Property Management Business Association visited HK on 23rd and 24th May 2006 to look at housing management projects. Visits to Two IFC, Island Resort, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, HKHA, Telford Garden and Shopping Centre were arranged for the delegation. A dinner reception was hosted by the Association after the visit and the Branch Executive Committee was invited as guest of honour. Not only were views and experiences frankly shared with the delegation, linkage between the two organizations is also strengthened.

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— Reported by Ms Agnes FAN
23 to 24, May 2006
Safety Day
20, May 2006
HKHS had organized at a Safety Day to promote occupational safety on 20th May 2006 at Prosperity Garden, Tai Kok Tsui. APB had set up a fun game booth to support the event.

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— Reported by Mr. FUNG Ping-yan
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