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Hong Kong Dinner in London returns after 4-year hiatus

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

LONDON, Sept 21, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - London, Sept 21, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - After a four-year absence due to the pandemic, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) once again organised the annual Hong Kong Dinner in London to celebrate Hong Kong-UK ties and promote business opportunities and growth globally.

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  • LONDON, Sept 21, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - London, Sept 21, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - After a four-year absence due to the pandemic, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) once again organised the annual Hong Kong Dinner in London to celebrate Hong Kong-UK ties and promote business opportunities and growth globally.
  • HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam [L]; Mr. Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR, [centre]; and Margaret Fong, Executive Director of the HKTDC, [R] attended the Hong Kong Dinner in London organised by the HKTDC.
  • Speaking at the Hong Kong Dinner in London, HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam said that the HKTDC looks forward to strengthening ties between the UK and Hong Kong business communities in the years ahead.
  • The Hong Kong Dinner in London has been a long-standing tradition, taking place annually since 1983.

Hong Kong Sends its Biggest Welcome to the World: "Hello Hong Kong” Launched with 500,000 Free Air Tickets and City-Wide Offers​

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Friday, February 3, 2023

With the launch of the global promotional campaign “Hello Hong Kong” yesterday, Hong Kong is sending its greatest welcome to the world with 500,000 free air tickets, as well as city-wide offers covering “Hong Kong Goodies” visitor consumption vouchers, to entice travellers to come to experience Hong Kong’s diverse appeals.

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  • With the launch of the global promotional campaign “Hello Hong Kong” yesterday, Hong Kong is sending its greatest welcome to the world with 500,000 free air tickets, as well as city-wide offers covering “Hong Kong Goodies” visitor consumption vouchers, to entice travellers to come to experience Hong Kong’s diverse appeals.
  • Dr Pang Yiu-kai, Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), said: “Hong Kong is back on the map for global travellers, with more excitement to offer than ever before.
  • The campaign will generate a multiplier effect on boosting air traffic and enormous publicity for Hong Kong.
  • To entice globetrotters to embark on a long-awaited visit to Hong Kong, 500,000 free air tickets will be given away by the Airport Authority Hong Kong to different markets in phases, through three home-based carriers namely Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong Express and Hong Kong Airlines, starting from March.

Hong Kong Sends its Biggest Welcome to the World: “Hello Hong Kong” Launched with 500,000 Air Tickets and City-Wide Offers​

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Friday, February 3, 2023

With the launch of the global promotional campaign “Hello Hong Kong,” Hong Kong is sending its greatest welcome to the world with 500,000 air tickets, as well as city-wide offers including visitor vouchers called “Hong Kong Goodies,” to entice travelers to come to experience the destination’s diverse appeal.

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  • With the launch of the global promotional campaign “Hello Hong Kong,” Hong Kong is sending its greatest welcome to the world with 500,000 air tickets, as well as city-wide offers including visitor vouchers called “Hong Kong Goodies,” to entice travelers to come to experience the destination’s diverse appeal.
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    Dr Pang Yiu-kai, Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), said: “Hong Kong is back on the map for global travelers, with more excitement to offer than ever before.
  • The campaign will generate a multiplier effect on boosting air traffic and enormous publicity for Hong Kong.
  • To entice globetrotters to embark on a long-awaited visit to Hong Kong, 500,000 air tickets will be given away by the Airport Authority Hong Kong to different markets in phases, through three home-based carriers namely, Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong Express and Hong Kong Airlines, starting from March.

Hong Kong Sends its Biggest Welcome to the World: "Hello Hong Kong" Launched Today with 500,000 Free Air Tickets and City-Wide Offers

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

With the launch of the global promotional campaign "Hello Hong Kong", Hong Kong is sending its greatest welcome to the world with 500,000 air tickets as well as city-wide offers covering "Hong Kong Goodies" visitor consumption vouchers, to entice travellers to come to experience Hong Kong's diverse appeals.

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  • With the launch of the global promotional campaign "Hello Hong Kong", Hong Kong is sending its greatest welcome to the world with 500,000 air tickets as well as city-wide offers covering "Hong Kong Goodies" visitor consumption vouchers, to entice travellers to come to experience Hong Kong's diverse appeals.
  • Dr. Pang Yiu-kai, Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), said: "Hong Kong is back on the map for global travellers, with more excitement to offer than ever before.
  • To entice globetrotters to embark on a long-awaited visit to Hong Kong, 500,000 air tickets will be given away by the Airport Authority Hong Kong to different markets in phases, through three home-based carriers namely Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong Express and Hong Kong Airlines.
  • Highlights include the Hong Kong Marathon, the Clockenflap music festival, Art Basel, the Museum Summit 2023, Hong Kong Rugby Sevens, Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival and New Year Countdown Celebrations, showcasing the dynamic and diverse appeal of the city.

World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2022 - Hong Kong Branch Concludes with Great Success

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

Organised by the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) with the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) as organising partner, the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2022 - Hong Kong Branch was successfully held at Hong Kong Science Park today (September 1).

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  • Organised by the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) with the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) as organising partner, the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2022 - Hong Kong Branch was successfully held at Hong Kong Science Park today (September 1).
  • It clearly supports Hong Kong to develop into an international innovation and technology (I&T) centre and presents historic opportunities for Hong Kong.
  • In the welcoming remarks, the Commissioner for Innovation and Technology, Ms Rebecca Pun, thanked the WAIC for its invitation to host the Hong Kong Branch.
  • The Chief Executive Officer of the HKSTP, Mr Albert Wong, said, "The HKSTP is deeply honoured to co-organise with the ITC the WAIC 2022 - Hong Kong Branch, which is a great showcase of Hong Kong's AI innovation and talents.

Ev Dynamics Is Commissioned to Build Hong Kong's First Accessible Electric Bus

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Monday, June 20, 2022

Ev Dynamics' pure electric bus is powered by sustainable high energy density batteries and is designed to adapt to and manoeuvre through complicated city road systems.

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  • Ev Dynamics' pure electric bus is powered by sustainable high energy density batteries and is designed to adapt to and manoeuvre through complicated city road systems.
  • The bus is equipped with an extra-low platform for easy accessibility for seniors and those with impaired mobility.
  • It has enough space to house up to 33 regular seats and two wheelchairs.
  • Miguel Valldecabres Polop, CEO of Ev Dynamics said, "We are always proud and excited when our products are brought to the public.

Nokia Shanghai Bell to deploy next-generation network for Airport Authority Hong Kong

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Thursday, January 14, 2021

Espoo, Finland Nokia Shanghai Bell today announced that Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) will deploy a new, high-bandwidth, mission-critical Nokia IP/MPLS network to support tower operations at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA).

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  • Espoo, Finland Nokia Shanghai Bell today announced that Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) will deploy a new, high-bandwidth, mission-critical Nokia IP/MPLS network to support tower operations at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA).
  • In addition to provision of packet-based IP routing solutions, Nokia will support and manage migration of legacy non-IP aviation applications to the new network.
  • Nokia will also supply a range of operational aviation-specific professional services for network design, architecture, integration and deployment.
  • Nokia will partner with Shun Hing Systems Integration, a subsidiary of the renowned Hong Kong-based Shun Hing Group, to deliver the project.

Solace Supports the Airport Authority Hong Kong in Developing Smart Airport Initiatives

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020

HONG KONG, June 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Solace, the modern enabler of real-time event-driven data streaming, has been selected by the Airport Authority Hong Kong to develop the Internet of Things (IoT) platform for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), which can utilize real-time data to enhance airport operations efficiency and passenger experience.

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  • HONG KONG, June 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Solace, the modern enabler of real-time event-driven data streaming, has been selected by the Airport Authority Hong Kong to develop the Internet of Things (IoT) platform for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), which can utilize real-time data to enhance airport operations efficiency and passenger experience.
  • "The ease and speed with which Solace's technology can be deployed made it the ideal solution to fulfill HKIA's real-time IoT data movement needs."
  • Andy Bien, chief information officer, Airport Authority Hong Kong , said, "A secure, scalable messaging backbone will play a critical role in revolutionizing our operations and the overall passenger services, reinforcing our commitment to provide a pleasant and unique airport experience to our passengers as a world-class airport."
  • They are currently focusing on Internet Of Things (IoT) solutions, Solace PubSub+ Event Broker deployment, and BIM data integration services.

Hong Kong International Airport Applied Advanced Technology to Step Up Disinfection Against Virus

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Friday, May 8, 2020

TORONTO, May 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) is applying the latest disinfection technologies, including disinfection channels, antimicrobial coating and autonomous cleaning robots, at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) to protect passengers and airport staff from COVID-19 infection.

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  • TORONTO, May 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) is applying the latest disinfection technologies, including disinfection channels, antimicrobial coating and autonomous cleaning robots, at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) to protect passengers and airport staff from COVID-19 infection.
  • HKIA is the worlds first airport where CLeanTech, a full-body disinfection channel facility, is trialled in live operation.
  • Persons using the facility will have a temperature check before entering an enclosed channel for the 40-second disinfection and sanitizing procedures.
  • Sanitizing spray is also applied for instant disinfection.