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Leung Chun-ying takes his leave from Exco

Executive Council convenor Leung Chun-ying, who announced his resignation last month to stand for chief executive next year, formally leaves his job, marking the end of 14 years with Exco. One of his last tasks is to advise Chief Executive Donald Tsang Yam-kuen on his policy address, due to be delivered on October 12.

Finance ministers battle to activate aid for Greece

Euro zone finance ministers seek agreement on unlocking vital loan aid for Greece, amid pressure to go much further and leverage their rescue funding into a war chest worth trillions. The 17 countries that share the debt-challenged euro currency are meeting in Luxembourg, with their priority to reach an understanding about whether Greece should get an Euro8 billion (KH$83.3 billion) loan, blocked by the International Monetary Fund.

Tsai Ing-wen starts three-day trip to Japan

Taiwanese opposition presidential candidate Dr Tsai Ing-wen sets off on a three-day visit to Japan during which she will meet politicians, legislators and Taiwanese immigrants.

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