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AGBA Group is Positioned For Hong Kong's Rebounding Macro Environment with Business Refinements and Growth Strategies

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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As an open economy heavily reliant on tourism, exports, and financial markets, Hong Kong faced a difficult year.

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  • As an open economy heavily reliant on tourism, exports, and financial markets, Hong Kong faced a difficult year.
  • However, there are now emerging signs of a recovery in the macro environment for both China and Hong Kong.
  • AGBA Group Holding Limited (“AGBA” or the “Company”), the leading one-stop financial supermarket in Hong Kong, is strategically positioned to capitalize on Hong Kong's return to growth.
  • Mr. Wing-Fai Ng, Group President, AGBA Group Holding Limited said “We have actively adapted to the changing landscape and taken bold steps to position ourselves for growth.

Annovis Bio Announces Participation in Forum Discussion at AD/PD™ 2024

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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MALVERN, Pa., Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Annovis Bio, Inc. (NYSE: ANVS), a clinical-stage drug platform company developing novel therapies for neurodegenerative diseases today announced panel participation in the International Conference on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases (AD/PD™ 2024) , taking place in Lisbon, Portugal March 5-9, 2024.

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  • MALVERN, Pa., Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Annovis Bio, Inc. (NYSE: ANVS), a clinical-stage drug platform company developing novel therapies for neurodegenerative diseases today announced panel participation in the International Conference on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases (AD/PD™ 2024) , taking place in Lisbon, Portugal March 5-9, 2024.
  • Maria Maccecchini, PhD, Founder, President, and CEO of Annovis, will join a forum discussion focused on new approaches for alpha-synuclein (αSyn), LRKK2, and GBA pathologies.
  • Aggregated αSyn is the major constituent of Lewy bodies and a pathogenic hallmark of all synucleinopathies, including Parkinson's disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, and multiple system atrophy.
  • It is present in a number of other neurodegenerative diseases and is responsible for axonal impairment and synaptic degeneration.

Around 150 US Tech Entrepreneurs, Investors and Talent Explored Vast Opportunities in Hong Kong I&T Ecosystem Through HKSTP Innovation Mixer Reception

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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With high engagement and huge interest generated, the event would contribute to HKSTP's mission in attracting global talent and investment to Hong Kong.

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  • With high engagement and huge interest generated, the event would contribute to HKSTP's mission in attracting global talent and investment to Hong Kong.
  • Around 150 US tech entrepreneur, investors and talent attended the “HKSTP Innovation Mixer - Make Your Mark in Hong Kong's Vibrant Tech Ecosystem” event to explore vast opportunities in Hong Kong’s I&T sector.
  • Following the visits to Southeast Asia last year, HKSTP continued its Innovation Mixer to connect the tech talent and enterprises in the US with vast opportunities in Hong Kong, the GBA and Asia.
  • Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) was established in 2001 with a mission to position Hong Kong as an international innovation and technology (I&T) hub.

HKSTP Reached out to World-class Universities in the US on Talent Nurturing and Sparked Huge Interest in Hong Kong’s I&T Ecosystem

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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The huge participant interest saw eager conversations regarding cooperating with HKSTP and potential expansion to Hong Kong, Asia and beyond.

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  • The huge participant interest saw eager conversations regarding cooperating with HKSTP and potential expansion to Hong Kong, Asia and beyond.
  • Hong Kong's status is on the rise as it has ascended to 9th in the UN's Global Frontiers Technology Readiness Index in 2023.
  • The research team showed immense interest in the funding and support to R&D in Hong Kong.
  • Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) was established in 2001 with a mission to position Hong Kong as an international innovation and technology (I&T) hub.

HKSTP Reached out to World-class Universities in the US on Talent Nurturing and Sparked Huge Interest in Hong Kong's I&T Ecosystem

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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Meetings with NVIDIA, Google, LinkedIn to explore collaboration opportunities through HKSTP Innovation Mixer to the US West Coast

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    The huge participant interest saw eager conversations regarding cooperating with HKSTP and potential expansion to Hong Kong, Asia and beyond.
  • Hong Kong's status is on the rise as it has ascended to 9th in the UN's Global Frontiers Technology Readiness Index in 2023.
  • The research team showed immense interest in the funding and support to R&D in Hong Kong.
  • Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) was established in 2001 with a mission to position Hong Kong as an international innovation and technology (I&T) hub.

Around 150 US Tech Entrepreneurs, Investors and Talent Explored Vast Opportunities in Hong Kong I&T Ecosystem Through HKSTP Innovation Mixer Reception

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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With high engagement and huge interest generated, the event would contribute to HKSTP's mission in attracting global talent and investment to Hong Kong.

Key Points: 
  • With high engagement and huge interest generated, the event would contribute to HKSTP's mission in attracting global talent and investment to Hong Kong.
  • Around 150 US tech entrepreneur, investors and talent attended the "HKSTP Innovation Mixer - Make Your Mark in Hong Kong's Vibrant Tech Ecosystem" event to explore vast opportunities in Hong Kong's I&T sector.
  • Following the visits to Southeast Asia last year, HKSTP continued its Innovation Mixer to connect the tech talent and enterprises in the US with vast opportunities in Hong Kong, the GBA and Asia.
  • Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) was established in 2001 with a mission to position Hong Kong as an international innovation and technology (I&T) hub.

CENTOGENE and The Michael J. Fox Foundation Announce Research Project to Validate Genetic Risk Factors of Parkinson’s Disease Using Multiomics

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF), a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD), today announced a research project to accelerate research on genetic risk factors associated with PD, specifically targeting the role of variants in the GBA (glucosylceramidase beta) gene.

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  • Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF), a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD), today announced a research project to accelerate research on genetic risk factors associated with PD, specifically targeting the role of variants in the GBA (glucosylceramidase beta) gene.
  • PD is a devastating neurodegenerative disease affecting over 10 million people worldwide, with many cases being linked to genetic factors.
  • The research project will leverage CENTOGENE’s expertise in rare genetic and neurodegenerative diseases, drawing on diverse multiomic data in the CENTOGENE Biodatabank.
  • Fox Foundation is an inspirational leader in Parkinson’s disease research.

HKSTP Tech Ventures Honoured with International Innovation Awards at CES 2024

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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20 Startups Showcase R&D Strengths at the "Hong Kong Tech" Pavilion

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  • Hong Kong, Hong Kong--(Newsfile Corp. - January 10, 2024) - The celebrated Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2024) has commenced in Las Vegas of the United States.
  • HKSTP collaborates with the HKTDC and the HKEIA, will lead 20 Hong Kong tech ventures to participate in CES 2024, which will be held from 9 to 12 January 2024.
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    Two of HKSTP's Park companies have received "CES Innovation Awards" at the CES 2024.
  • The CES Innovation Awards represents the highest distinction at CES, recognising products that demonstrate unparalleled innovation over the past year.

Chinese Occupational Education Association of Hong Kong Establish

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Friday, January 12, 2024
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- Build bridge connecting government, business and academic sectors

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  • - Build bridge connecting government, business and academic sectors
    HONG KONG, Jan 12, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The Chinese Occupational Education Association of Hong Kong ("COEAHK" or "the Association"), a non-governmental organization focusing on occupational education, held its founding ceremony cum dinner at the Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong today.
  • Together they discussed development opportunities for occupational education in Hong Kong and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area ("Greater Bay Area" or "GBA") in the new era and work to promote exchange and cooperation on occupational education in China and Hong Kong and even internationally, striving to groom for the sector more outstanding technical personnel able to meet the development needs in the new era.
  • The Association will follow its mission of promoting development of occupational education in Hong Kong and exchange and cooperation between those in the sector in Hong Kong and other cities in the GBA, spreading the 'craftsmanship spirit' and nurturing various types of manufacturing and service talent in the new era.
  • Timely and trend commands, the Association can act as a bridge for the government, and the business and occupational education sectors in Hong Kong and mainland China to communicate and boost value, and does the same for the occupational education sectors of the two places.

HKTDC & UOB Research: 85% of GBA businesses prioritise ASEAN sales

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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Overall, the report shed some light on why GBA businesses found ASEAN appealing.

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  • Overall, the report shed some light on why GBA businesses found ASEAN appealing.
  • The HKTDC-UOB survey conducted in the third quarter of last year took the form of a questionnaire completed by 671 GBA enterprises, supplemented by in-depth interviews with a representative number of GBA businesses.
  • Mrs Christine Ip, CEO - Greater China, UOB, said: "UOB is dedicated to driving business connectivity between ASEAN and China.
  • - The report in Chinese - Navigating Connectivity: Exploring ASEAN Opportunities for the Greater Bay Area can be downloaded from the websites of HKTDC and UOB Hong Kong.