ISD responds to reports on Government tender exercise on Relaunch Hong Kong
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"At the close of the application period on May 15, a total of seven bids have been received for the tender exercise initiated by the Information Services Department. Compliance checking is ongoing.
"Once compliance checks are finalised the conforming bidders will be invited to present their proposals.
"We are encouraged by the interest in this tender."
The spokesman added, "As one of the world's most open and inter-connected economies, this initiative will help lay the groundwork to reconnect with global audiences and reopen for business and visitors after the fight against COVID-19 subsides.
"We aim to inform target global audiences of Hong Kong's economic recovery and responses to issues of international interest, including the facts surrounding Hong Kong's efforts to address the COVID-19 crisis, and that Hong Kong remains always welcoming and 'open for business'."
Ends/Sunday, May 17, 2020
Issued at HKT 18:58
Issued at HKT 18:58
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