I&T

Digital Economy Summit 2023 Highlights Innovation and Technology, Supercharging Economic Growth and a Smarter Future

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

HONG KONG, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia's flagship innovation and technology event, the Digital Economy Summit (DES) 2023, kicked off today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Jointly organised by the HKSAR Government and Cyberport, the two-day summit held in hybrid format gathers the world's influential leaders in technology, business, academia and government, to explore the significance of technological innovations in boosting economic growth and accelerating the formation of resilient and futureproof digital societies.

Key Points: 
  • DES 2023 aims to inspire regional and global visions for a better digital future.
  • We are now poised to start a new chapter of digital economy development through our persistent pursuit of I&T advancement.
  • To echo the theme of today's Summit, we must embrace the sweeping changes brought about by the digital revolution, in order to emerge stronger than ever in a smarter future.
  • In the afternoon sessions, experts and attendees took an in-depth look at the application of technology in the digital economy.

Digital Economy Summit 2023 Highlights Innovation and Technology, Supercharging Economic Growth and a Smarter Future

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 13, 2023

HONG KONG, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia's flagship innovation and technology event, the Digital Economy Summit (DES) 2023, kicked off today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Jointly organised by the HKSAR Government and Cyberport, the two-day summit held in hybrid format gathers the world's influential leaders in technology, business, academia and government, to explore the significance of technological innovations in boosting economic growth and accelerating the formation of resilient and futureproof digital societies.

Key Points: 
  • DES 2023 aims to inspire regional and global visions for a better digital future.
  • We are now poised to start a new chapter of digital economy development through our persistent pursuit of I&T advancement.
  • To echo the theme of today's Summit, we must embrace the sweeping changes brought about by the digital revolution, in order to emerge stronger than ever in a smarter future.
  • In the afternoon sessions, experts and attendees took an in-depth look at the application of technology in the digital economy.

HKSTP and AstraZeneca signing MOU on Strategic Collaboration

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks (HKSTP) continues to strengthen the strategic partnership with AstraZeneca, one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.

Key Points: 
  • Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks (HKSTP) continues to strengthen the strategic partnership with AstraZeneca, one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.
  • Since 2021, AstraZeneca and HKSTP have been collaborating, and this partnership will not only continue but also be upgraded.
  • The extended collaboration involves AstraZeneca and HKSTP supporting and providing services to startup companies under the HKSTP co-incubation programme.
  • Dr Sunny Chai, Chairman of HKSTP, expressed his delight in witnessing the collaboration between HKSTP and AstraZeneca in building a healthcare innovation ecosystem in Hong Kong.

HKSTP Reveals Startup Semi-finalists for Annual Global EPiC Pitch Competition

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Friday, March 24, 2023

EPiC 2023 -- backed by innovation-driven partners Cathay, HSBC, MTR Lab, plus world-leading accelerator Plug & Play -- is the city’s most eagerly anticipated pitch event each year and will take place on 28 April 2023 (Friday) at the summit of Hong Kong’s tallest building, the International Commerce Centre. The annual event is a unique, worldwide competition for mid to late-stage startups in the FinTech and PropTech sectors who seek to expand their footprints into Asia and beyond, while leveraging Hong Kong’s biggest innovation ecosystem at HKSTP.

Key Points: 
  • The annual event is a unique, worldwide competition for mid to late-stage startups in the FinTech and PropTech sectors who seek to expand their footprints into Asia and beyond, while leveraging Hong Kong’s biggest innovation ecosystem at HKSTP.
  • Albert Wong, CEO, HKSTP, said: “EPiC is an iconic mega event that has hit global scale, as record turnout from international startups further demonstrates Hong Kong’s advantages as an international I&T hub.
  • The 50 competing teams will pitch their world-changing ideas to a judging panel of renowned investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.
  • The actual pitch will comprise of a 60-second elevator ride as participants compete for the title of overall EPiC Champion.

HKSTP's Global Talent Mission Hits Top Gear with “Gamified Career Journey in Live” Event and Hong Kong’s Largest I&T Career Expo Kick-Off

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Saturday, March 18, 2023

The simultaneous events mark a high point in HKSTP’s commitment to build Hong Kong into a leading hub for global tech talent.

Key Points: 
  • The simultaneous events mark a high point in HKSTP’s commitment to build Hong Kong into a leading hub for global tech talent.
  • The in-person gamified event also kicked off the Hong Kong I&T Career Expo 2023, the city’s largest tech career fair.
  • Talent Game On 2K23 represents a major success in HKSTP’s annual talent drive and is advancing the city-wide mission to grow local talent and also attract global talent into the city’s I&T talent pool.
  • Hong Kong I&T Career Expo 2023 key figures and highlights:
    60%+ jobs at entry level, 25%+ at middle level
    65%+ jobs for bachelor’s holders, 8%+ jobs for doctorate holders

Deloitte opens Innovation & Assets Development Center at Hong Kong Science Park and will invest over HKD200m to support Hong Kong's I&T goals

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

-- Deloitte to invest over HKD200 million in Innovation & Assets Development Center, I&T initiatives, and talent development over the next three years

Key Points: 
  • -- Deloitte to invest over HKD200 million in Innovation & Assets Development Center, I&T initiatives, and talent development over the next three years
    -- Center gives Park's technology companies and R&D practitioners unprecedented proximity and access to Deloitte's global collaboration, investor networking, and commercialization support
    HONG KONG, CHINA, Mar 1, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Deloitte China opened its Innovation & Assets Development Center (the Center) today at Hong Kong Science Park (the Park).
  • It will enable Deloitte to provide faster, more direct access to the firm's well-established global collaboration, investor networking, and commercialization support.
  • "We are proud to establish in Hong Kong our first dedicated Innovation & Assets Development Center at the Park.
  • This will support I&T development in Hong Kong through ecosystem collaboration and be a base for investment in assets development for Deloitte to retain undisputed leadership in professional services and make an impact that matters for I&T development in Hong Kong."

HKSTP Kicks off “Talent Game On 2K23” Programme to Usher a Golden Era of Innovation & Technology

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) is launching its “Talent Game On 2K23” talent programme in a major push to attract young local and global talent to pursue technology careers in Hong Kong.

Key Points: 
  • Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) is launching its “Talent Game On 2K23” talent programme in a major push to attract young local and global talent to pursue technology careers in Hong Kong.
  • The “Talent Quest” virtual game beginning today, is the first in a series of tech-inspired activities during HKSTP’s Talent Game On 2K23 programme to show that the innovation and technology (I&T) community is open to talent from all backgrounds.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230220005354/en/
    Hong Kong faces a potential golden era of growth driven by I&T which will inspire new possibilities for current and future generations.
  • For more information on Talent Game On 2K23 activities please visit: https://stp.hk/3IbU02s

Fully resuming normal travel with SARs propels Hong Kong's economy

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Friday, February 17, 2023

On Feb. 6, normal travels between Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) and the Chinese mainland fully resumed, revitalizing the "one-hour living circle" in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

Key Points: 
  • On Feb. 6, normal travels between Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) and the Chinese mainland fully resumed, revitalizing the "one-hour living circle" in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
  • One can tell that the full resumption of normal travels can effectively revitalize Hong Kong's tourism, and inject more confidence for future development.
  • Along with the gradual resumption of goods transportation between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, the city's export volume will also increase, helping Hong Kong's economy get back on track.
  • After 20 years, in 2023, the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong fully resumed normal travels, which will surely usher in a brighter future for Hong Kong.

Hong Kong and UAE explore collaboration opportunities

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Panel speakers discussed the opportunities for deeper UAE-Hong Kong collaboration at the business forum before a dinner for the Dubai and Hong Kong business communities.

Key Points: 
  • Panel speakers discussed the opportunities for deeper UAE-Hong Kong collaboration at the business forum before a dinner for the Dubai and Hong Kong business communities.
  • Hong Kong's Chief Executive Mr John Lee said: "The UAE is Hong Kong's largest trading partner in the Middle East region.
  • With the presence of our new international office in Hong Kong, I look forward to seeing continued collaboration with our Hong Kong counterparts and seeing the relationship between our countries thrive and prosper even more."
  • Chaired by Mr Yau, panel speakers included Mr Nicolas Aguzin, Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd, Dr Sunny Chai, Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries and Chairman of the Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), Mr Horace Cheung, and H.E.

HKTDC: Hong Kong ready for business

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Monday, February 6, 2023

Riyadh is the first of three stops on this week-long mission to the Middle East, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.

Key Points: 
  • Riyadh is the first of three stops on this week-long mission to the Middle East, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.
  • As our integration with the Mainland continues to deepen, so, too, do the opportunities for Hong Kong - and the economies and companies that work with Hong Kong."
  • Other business leaders from Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia also exchanged views at the investment forum yesterday.
  • Additionally, at the press conference, Mr Darryl Chan, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the city's financial regulator, as well as Dr Sunny Chai, Chairman of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation and Federation of Hong Kong Industries, and Mrs Betty Yuen, Chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, represented various sectors in Hong Kong, including finance, technology and smart city and sustainability development as well as business and professional services.