I&T

HKSTP and Roche join hands in strategic collaboration

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks (HKSTP) announced a strategic collaboration with Roche, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, with the aim of leading HK and the Greater Bay Area in becoming a pioneer in life science innovation and to be an example for the region.

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  • Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks (HKSTP) announced a strategic collaboration with Roche, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, with the aim of leading HK and the Greater Bay Area in becoming a pioneer in life science innovation and to be an example for the region.
  • This collaboration is the first agreement between HKSTP and a life science corporation for multidimensional collaboration (including technology and data sharing).
  • It is also hoped the GBA will be a hub for talent and for corporates in the Asia Pacific region.
  • All these new developments that echo the strategies laid down in the Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Development Blueprint recently published.

HKSTP Partners Global Accelerator Plug and Play in Calling Startups for EPiC 2023 Elevator Pitch Competition in Hong Kong

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Friday, January 13, 2023

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) has partnered with world-leading innovation platform, Plug and Play , to call on ambitious startups and entrepreneurs around the world to join the seventh Elevator Pitch Competition 2023 (EPiC 2023), one of the biggest pitch events in Hong Kong.

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  • Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) has partnered with world-leading innovation platform, Plug and Play , to call on ambitious startups and entrepreneurs around the world to join the seventh Elevator Pitch Competition 2023 (EPiC 2023), one of the biggest pitch events in Hong Kong.
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    HKSTP CEO, Albert Wong, joins Plug and Play CEO, Saeed Amidi, to promote HKSTP’s EPiC 2023, calling all startups in the world to come to Hong Kong for a scale-up opportunity of a lifetime.
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    This offers local and global startups the chance to join the combined HKSTP and Plug and Play eco-systems to launch their potential innovations onto the global stage.
  • Startups joining EPiC 2023 can fully leverage the largest I&T ecosystem in Hong Kong and HKSTP’s direct connections to over 1,000 investors and more than 300 corporate partners.

Business of IP Asia Forum sheds light on Global IP business opportunities

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Friday, December 2, 2022

HONG KONG, Dec 2, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Intellectual property (IP) authorities and business leaders from across the world gathered to discuss trends, paradigm shifts and opportunities in the IP market at the two-day Business of IP Asia (BIP Asia) Forum, which concluded today.

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  • HONG KONG, Dec 2, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Intellectual property (IP) authorities and business leaders from across the world gathered to discuss trends, paradigm shifts and opportunities in the IP market at the two-day Business of IP Asia (BIP Asia) Forum, which concluded today.
  • At the inaugural Policy Dialogue - Aspiration to Action: Co-creating a Resilient and Sustainable IP Ecosystem, a forum highlight, international IP experts exchanged valuable insights on enhancing the sustainability of the global IP ecosystem.
  • The BIP Asia Forum's "Global Tech Summit" addressed the "Industrial Metaverse: Propelling Re-industrialisation in Hong Kong" topic.
  • Business of IP Asia Forum website: https://bipasia.hktdc.com/en/
    The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade.

The 23rd Hong Kong Forum gathered 100 global business leaders from Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide to explore the latest opportunities in Hong Kong

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

The Forum, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), serves as the annual flagship event of the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide (FHKBAW).

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  • The Forum, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), serves as the annual flagship event of the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide (FHKBAW).
  • The two-day event, which concluded yesterday, welcomed more than 180 participants, including 100 global business leaders, in-person.
  • Mark Staublin, President of Hong Kong Business Association of the Midwest mentioned "This is my first visit to Hong Kong after two years.
  • With the help of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), these Associations formed the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide in November 2000.

Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive shares his vision for Hong Kong with UK business community at virtual dialogue

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

HONG KONG, Nov 2, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - To strengthen the longstanding economic and trade relationship between Hong Kong and the United Kingdom (UK), a virtual dialogue with the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Mr John Lee, was held to engage with the business community in the UK on 2 November, hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).

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  • HONG KONG, Nov 2, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - To strengthen the longstanding economic and trade relationship between Hong Kong and the United Kingdom (UK), a virtual dialogue with the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Mr John Lee, was held to engage with the business community in the UK on 2 November, hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).
  • The Chief Executive remarked that the UK is Hong Kong's top trading partner in Europe, while Hong Kong is the UK's second-largest trading partner in Asia.
  • He added that in 2021, more than GBP7 billion merchandise trade between the UK and Mainland China was routed through Hong Kong.
  • The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade.

HKTDC and Microsoft join forces to launch the "Go Beyond Your Limits" initiative targeted at local SMEs and next-gen talent

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

The HKTDC is delighted to partner with leading global technology company Microsoft Hong Kong to jointly launch the 'Go Beyond Your Limits' Programme.

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  • The HKTDC is delighted to partner with leading global technology company Microsoft Hong Kong to jointly launch the 'Go Beyond Your Limits' Programme.
  • Cally Chan, General Manager of Microsoft Hong Kong and Macau, said: "Microsoft Hong Kong is committed to empowering local SMEs to accelerate digital transformation and uplift businesses across Hong Kong.
  • Accordingly, the HKTDC will put further emphasis on helping Hong Kong enterprises and young people to thrive in the digital economy.
  • The programme will provide targeted solutions and follow-up support according to each enterprise's specific stage of development and business needs.

HKSTP Elevator Pitch Competition 2023 Invites Global Innovators to Tap into Hong Kong’s Boundless Investment and Asia Expansion Opportunities

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) today kicked off its seventh global Elevator Pitch Competition 2023 (EPiC 2023), by inviting tech startups around the world to enter one of the largest elevator pitch events in Hong Kong.

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  • Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) today kicked off its seventh global Elevator Pitch Competition 2023 (EPiC 2023), by inviting tech startups around the world to enter one of the largest elevator pitch events in Hong Kong.
  • EPiC 2023 is a unique platform that connects entrepreneurs to investors, corporate partners and Hong Kongs biggest innovation and technology ecosystem.
  • HKSTP aims to continue nurturing talent and providing a unique platform for local and international innovators to unlock growth and global opportunities.
  • The Top 50 semi-finalists all qualify for a chance to secure up to US$5 million investment by the HKSTP Venture Fund.

New White Paper from ISACA Delves into Risk Tolerance

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

ISACA has released two new resources that offer guidance in both areas: the Using Risk Tolerance to Support Enterprise Strategy white paper and Risk Scenarios Toolkit .

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  • ISACA has released two new resources that offer guidance in both areas: the Using Risk Tolerance to Support Enterprise Strategy white paper and Risk Scenarios Toolkit .
  • The Using Risk Tolerance to Support Enterprise Strategy white paper examines the definitions of risk appetite, risk tolerance and risk capacity, not only for risk practitioners but also for management.
  • It contrasts risk appetite against risk tolerance and explores the range of tolerance and the use of tolerance limits and triggers.
  • It also offers guidance on how to establish a risk tolerance framework and use risk tolerance measures to make decisions, as well as how to track, report and control risk tolerance.

Policy Address 2022: Creating a thriving, vibrant Hong Kong through improved governance and economic diversification

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

This shows the Government's resolve to reform its organizational culture by putting governance at the core of policy making and implementation."

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  • This shows the Government's resolve to reform its organizational culture by putting governance at the core of policy making and implementation."
  • We hope the HKSAR Government will consider support for medical care, housing, and children's education to help global talent integrate better into Hong Kong.
  • In keeping with international trends, Hong Kong could continue to strengthen disclosure requirements on climate risks, net zero targets, and ESG.
  • We look forward to proposals on tax measures to attract high-potential and representative strategic enterprises to Hong Kong.

Communications Association of Hong Kong supports the new initiatives on telecommunications industry in the Chief Executive's 2022 Policy Address

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

HONG KONG, Oct 19, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Communications Association of Hong Kong (CAHK) fully supports the Chief Executive's 2022 Policy Address, in particular Hong Kong I&T Development Blueprint in the chapter on "International Innovation and Technology Centre", focusing on industries such as life and health technology, artificial intelligence and data science, as well as advanced manufacturing and new energy technology.

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  • HONG KONG, Oct 19, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Communications Association of Hong Kong (CAHK) fully supports the Chief Executive's 2022 Policy Address, in particular Hong Kong I&T Development Blueprint in the chapter on "International Innovation and Technology Centre", focusing on industries such as life and health technology, artificial intelligence and data science, as well as advanced manufacturing and new energy technology.
  • We believe that these initiatives will help Hong Kong ICT industry to compete effectively with the neighbouring countries and regions; provide support for the development of I&T; and accelerate our digital transformation.
  • It is the association for Hong Kong's communications industries, with responsibilities across broadcasting, wireline and wireless communications, and other sectors in information communications technology.
  • This press release is distributed by Communications Association of Hong Kong.