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A publication entitled "Hong Kong as an Information Society" (2006 Edition) is published today (December 19).
This publication is compiled by the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) to serve as a ready source of information for those interested in the usage and penetration of information technology in Hong Kong. It incorporates from a variety of sources statistical data relevant to the development of the information society.
This publication is now available for download (in PDF format) free of charge at the "Statistical Bookstore, Hong Kong" (www.statisticalbookstore.gov.hk). The print version of this publication can be purchased in the following ways:
* Purchase in person at the Publications Unit of the C&SD (Address: 19/F, Wanchai Tower, 12 Harbour Road, Wan Chai; Tel.: 2582 3025). This publication is for sale at HK$58.0 per copy.
* Complete a mail order form which is available for downloading from the website of C&SD (www.censtatd.gov.hk/products_and_services/other_services/provision_of_stat/mail_ordering_of_publications/index.jsp) and return it to C&SD. The price (excluding postage) is the same as above.
* Purchase online at the Statistical Bookstore or the Government Bookstore of the Information Services Department (www.isd.gov.hk/eng/bookorder.htm). Print versions if purchased online are offered a discount and are sold at 85% of their original prices. After discount, the price (excluding postage) of this publication is HK$49.3 per copy.
Enquiries about the contents of this publication can be directed to the Science and Technology Statistics Section of the C&SD at telephone no. 2887 9634.
Ends/Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Issued at HKT 16:15
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