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HKSTP Celebrates 20 Years of Propelling Success and Innovation

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Monday, July 11, 2022

HONG KONG, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) is celebrating its 20th anniversary of propelling success and innovation and is set for a new chapter of growth for Hong Kong powered by the Central Government's support on Innovation & Technology (I&T), the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and young generation of talent that goes beyond borders.

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  • Mr Albert Wong, CEO, HKSTP, said: "The visit by President Xi on June 30 was a historic moment for HKSTP.
  • Talent is the critical foundation for innovation success and HKSTP has built up Hong Kong's largest R&D community of 17,000 people, of which 11,000 are research and development professionals.
  • HKSTP is opening a new chapter of growth for Hong Kong, built on Innovation, Technology and Industrialisation as the critical new pillar of the economy.
  • Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) has for 20 continuous years committed to building up Hong Kong as an international innovation and technology hub to propel success for local and global pioneers today and tomorrow.

SinoMab Received the Highest Subsidy from HKSTP

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Friday, July 8, 2022

Under this program, funding support will be provided to biomedical companies of HKSTP to bring innovative, life-changing therapies and technologies to patients.

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  • Under this program, funding support will be provided to biomedical companies of HKSTP to bring innovative, life-changing therapies and technologies to patients.
  • SinoMab stood out from many biopharmaceutical companies in the CTC program and was granted the highest subsidy amount, embodying the recognition by the evaluation committee on the Company's product candidates and research and development (R&D) plan.
  • Dr. Shui On LEUNG, Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of SinoMab said that: "By launching the CTC program, HKSTP provides great support to local biopharmaceutical companies on their New Drug R&D.
  • With the smooth progress of clinical trials of the Company's key candidates, the subsidy from the HKSTP will provide a solid foundation for the Company's continuous R&D and stepping toward commercialization.

GBA Forum on Sci-Tech Innovation and Cooperation Held in Qianhai, Shenzhen

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Friday, July 1, 2022

SHENZHEN, China, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao are entering a new era of fast growth in sci-tech innovation and cooperation.

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  • SHENZHEN, China, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao are entering a new era of fast growth in sci-tech innovation and cooperation.
  • On June 30, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Sci-Tech Innovation Cooperation Forum was held in Qianhai, Shenzhen.
  • The forumaimed to promote the reform of mechanisms for sci-tech development, betterconnect the innovation chains between the Chinese mainland and the two SARs, and boost the tripartite cooperation in sci-tech innovation.
  • Representativesfrom universities, research institutions, and business associations attendedthe forum online and offline, according to Authority of Qianhai Shenzhen-HongKong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone.

GBA Forum on Sci-Tech Innovation and Cooperation Held in Qianhai, Shenzhen

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Friday, July 1, 2022

SHENZHEN, China, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao are entering a new era of fast growth in sci-tech innovation and cooperation.

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  • SHENZHEN, China, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao are entering a new era of fast growth in sci-tech innovation and cooperation.
  • On June 30, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Sci-Tech Innovation Cooperation Forum was held in Qianhai, Shenzhen.
  • The forumaimed to promote the reform of mechanisms for sci-tech development, betterconnect the innovation chains between the Chinese mainland and the two SARs, and boost the tripartite cooperation in sci-tech innovation.
  • Representativesfrom universities, research institutions, and business associations attendedthe forum online and offline, according to Authority of Qianhai Shenzhen-HongKong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone.

CGTN: Hong Kong youths embrace brighter future as city integrates into national development

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Friday, July 1, 2022

BEIJING, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --"Young people in Hong Kong can't be confined to Hong Kong.

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  • BEIJING, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --"Young people in Hong Kong can't be confined to Hong Kong.
  • We'd better have a whole picture of our motherland," said Tsang Yi, a young entrepreneur from Hong Kong.
  • Under the Greater Bay Area Youth Employment Scheme introduced by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government last year, nearly 1,100 graduates in Hong Kong have been hired by over 400 enterprises in the GBA.
  • Over the years, Chinese President Xi Jinping has repeatedly demonstrated his concern for the well-being of the over seven million Hong Kong residents, with the growth of Hong Kong youths pulling at his heartstrings.

CGTN: Hong Kong youths embrace brighter future as city integrates into national development

Retrieved on: 
Friday, July 1, 2022

BEIJING, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --"Young people in Hong Kong can't be confined to Hong Kong.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --"Young people in Hong Kong can't be confined to Hong Kong.
  • We'd better have a whole picture of our motherland," said Tsang Yi, a young entrepreneur from Hong Kong.
  • Under the Greater Bay Area Youth Employment Scheme introduced by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government last year, nearly 1,100 graduates in Hong Kong have been hired by over 400 enterprises in the GBA.
  • Over the years, Chinese President Xi Jinping has repeatedly demonstrated his concern for the well-being of the over seven million Hong Kong residents, with the growth of Hong Kong youths pulling at his heartstrings.

China Daily series Youth Power:Gen Zers discuss "One country, two systems, three cheers"

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

TheGen Zers who took part discussed childhood memories and identity and cultural differences relating to Hong Kong and the mainland.

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  • TheGen Zers who took part discussed childhood memories and identity and cultural differences relating to Hong Kong and the mainland.
  • For example, Cantonese songs, TV programs, Hong Kong stars and celebrities and other elements of Hong Kong pop culture are a common memory and love of Gen Zers.
  • Gen Zers in Hong Kong and Macao also enjoy variety shows from the mainland.
  • Those in the program said they hoped people from both Hong Kong and the mainland would cherish their shared history and culture.

Jacobson Pharma Announces FY2022 Annual Results

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

HONG KONG, June 29, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Jacobson Pharma Corporation Limited ("Jacobson Pharma" or the "Company"; Stock Code: 2633), a leading company engaged in the research, development, production, marketing and sale of essential medicines, specialty drugs and branded healthcare products, today announced the annual results of the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively the "Group") for the year ended 31 March 2022 ("FY2022" or the "Reporting Period").

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  • HONG KONG, June 29, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Jacobson Pharma Corporation Limited ("Jacobson Pharma" or the "Company"; Stock Code: 2633), a leading company engaged in the research, development, production, marketing and sale of essential medicines, specialty drugs and branded healthcare products, today announced the annual results of the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively the "Group") for the year ended 31 March 2022 ("FY2022" or the "Reporting Period").
  • About Jacobson Pharma Corporation Limited (Stock Code: 2633)
    Jacobson Pharma is a leading pharmaceutical company in Hong Kong vertically integrated and engaged in the research, development, production, sale and distribution of essential medicines and specialty drugs.
  • Jacobson Pharma has been a constituent stock of MSCI Hong Kong Micro Cap Index since 1 June 2017.
  • For more details about Jacobson Pharma, please visit the Group's website: http://www.jacobsonpharma.com
    Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire .

China Wantian Announces its Annual Results

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

HONG KONG, June 28, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - China Wantian Holdings Limited ("China Wantian" or the "Group"; stock code: 01854.HK) is pleased to announce its audited annual results for the year ended 31 March 2022 (the "financial year" or the "year under review").

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  • HONG KONG, June 28, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - China Wantian Holdings Limited ("China Wantian" or the "Group"; stock code: 01854.HK) is pleased to announce its audited annual results for the year ended 31 March 2022 (the "financial year" or the "year under review").
  • During the year under review, China Wantian continued to operate its business in Hong Kong.
  • China Wantian (1854.HK) is principally engaged in sourcing, processing and supplying food ingredients, with a focus on the provision of vegetables and fruit to food service operators in Hong Kong.
  • In May 2022, China Wantian established its Greater Bay Area headquarters in Shenzhen, marking its official debut in the Greater Bay Area market.

HouseCanary Named Top Workplace in the Greater Bay Area by The San Francisco Chronicle

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

HouseCanary, Inc. (HouseCanary), a national brokerage known for its real estate valuation accuracy, has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2022 honor by San Francisco Bay Area Top Workplaces.

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  • HouseCanary, Inc. (HouseCanary), a national brokerage known for its real estate valuation accuracy, has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2022 honor by San Francisco Bay Area Top Workplaces.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220628005755/en/
    HouseCanary Named Top Workplace in the Greater Bay Area by The San Francisco Chronicle (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC.
  • "Were honored to be listed as one of the best companies to work for in San Francisco and the greater Bay Area," said Jeremy Sicklick, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of HouseCanary.
  • HouseCanary, and its 76 local Bay Area employees, are amongst the top 20 companies in the region, according to Energage.