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CHIRISA TECHNOLOGY PARKS ANNOUNCES AT PTC MAJOR 150MW EXPANSION INITIATIVES ACROSS THE USA FOCUSED ON HYPERSCALE AND AI WORKLOADS

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

RICHMOND, Va. and DUBLIN, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chirisa Technology Parks ("CTP"), the wholesale and hyperscale data center development platform of Chirisa Investments, today announces a major expansion of its data center footprint across Virginia, Illinois, Washington and New Jersey.

Key Points: 
  • Chirisa Technology Parks announces US expansions to bring total planned capacity to 400MW across four locations.
  • CTP and PowerHouse's capability includes build-to-suit hyperscale powered shells, HPC and AI-focused high-density deployments, turnkey data center solutions for Cloud customers, and bespoke edge deployments in major metropolitan markets.
  • Our CTP platform is focused on delivering for the specialized and more challenging requirements of large and sophisticated customers.
  • Seattle, Washington: CTP recently acquired a new 10MW standalone facility in Lynnwood, Washington, formerly occupied by a hyperscale tenant.

HKTDC-Led Hong Kong Delegation Makes a Resounding Comeback at CES 2024

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Friday, January 5, 2024

HONG KONG, Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), in partnership with Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks (HKSTP) and the Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association (HKEIA) Ltd, is delighted to announce the strong comeback of the Hong Kong delegation at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), in partnership with Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks (HKSTP) and the Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association (HKEIA) Ltd, is delighted to announce the strong comeback of the Hong Kong delegation at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024.
  • As one of the world's biggest exporters of electronic goods, Hong Kong has long had a presence at CES.
  • Among the 20 Hong Kong start-ups showcasing at Eureka Park, two companies, AI Guided and Sitan Semiconductor International, have received prestigious "CES Innovation Awards" at CES 2024.
  • HKTDC's initiative to lead the Hong Kong delegation at CES demonstrates its commitment to facilitating business opportunities for Hong Kong companies.

“Airwallex for Startups” Launches in Hong Kong to Help Local Businesses Streamline Operations

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Airwallex, a leading global payments and financial platform for modern businesses, today announced the launch of “Airwallex for Startups,” a business readiness campaign exclusively for Hong Kong entrepreneurs to support their global growth ambitions.

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  • Airwallex, a leading global payments and financial platform for modern businesses, today announced the launch of “Airwallex for Startups,” a business readiness campaign exclusively for Hong Kong entrepreneurs to support their global growth ambitions.
  • With the support of Hong Kong flagship incubators, and in collaboration with Hong Kong business partners, “Airwallex for Startups” builds on the company’s commitment to Hong Kong’s economic development and its ongoing efforts to support the city’s early-stage businesses on their international expansion.
  • “We are pleased to have gained the support from Cyberport and Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks (“HKSTP”) and many of our local business partners, offering Hong Kong’s startups resources to help their businesses unlock their greatest potential, and take their businesses to the next level.”
    Starting today, Airwallex will also launch additional offers that aim to alleviate the pain points startups in Hong Kong face.
  • “While starting a business is an exciting endeavor, startups and SMEs tend to have limited resources,” said Chan.

Hundreds of Global Scientists Gather in 2023 Greater Bay Area Science Forum Held in Nansha, Guangzhou

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Monday, May 22, 2023

GUANGZHOU, China, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Greater Bay Area Science Forum (GSF) kicked off on May 21 in Nansha, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province.

Key Points: 
  • GUANGZHOU, China, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Greater Bay Area Science Forum (GSF) kicked off on May 21 in Nansha, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province.
  • The application volume of enterprises' PCT accounts for 94.43% of the volume of PCT application of the GBA.
  • Official data shows that in the field of artificial intelligence and life and health, more than 1,000 companies have gathered in Nansha.
  • After the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) started in Nansha, the Science and Technology Park of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and the Nangsha Incubation Base of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks have accelerated.

Hundreds of Global Scientists Gather in 2023 Greater Bay Area Science Forum Held in Nansha, Guangzhou

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Monday, May 22, 2023

GUANGZHOU, China, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Greater Bay Area Science Forum (GSF) kicked off on May 21 in Nansha, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province.

Key Points: 
  • GUANGZHOU, China, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Greater Bay Area Science Forum (GSF) kicked off on May 21 in Nansha, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province.
  • The application volume of enterprises' PCT accounts for 94.43% of the volume of PCT application of the GBA.
  • Official data shows that in the field of artificial intelligence and life and health, more than 1,000 companies have gathered in Nansha.
  • After the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) started in Nansha, the Science and Technology Park of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and the Nangsha Incubation Base of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks have accelerated.

International Healthcare Week returns to showcase Hong Kong's strengths in healthcare innovation and investment

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

"The second IHW provides the perfect opportunity to bring together the world's elite in the medical, research and financial fields in Hong Kong," she added.

Key Points: 
  • "The second IHW provides the perfect opportunity to bring together the world's elite in the medical, research and financial fields in Hong Kong," she added.
  • "Our partnerships make this event very meaningful and highlights the importance of collaboration to drive forward the healthcare industry.
  • They will discuss the latest developments in public health, medical technology and healthcare investment and explore the future of the healthcare ecosystem and opportunities within it.
  • Also on day one, the InnoHealth Showcase and exhibition area at the HKCEC will feature more than 140 healthcare start-ups.

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.

Technopolis continues partnership with Caverion in Sweden and Norway - 20% energy saving reached at Technopolis campus in Oslo

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Monday, January 16, 2023

HELSINKI, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Technopolis continues to rely on Caverion as its technical maintenance partner in Sweden and in Norway. The partnership, established in 2018, will continue to further focus on excellent end user experience and further execute also large investment projects, especially with a focus on energy savings. For example, at Technopolis Fornebu campus in Oslo, Norway the new Caverion building automation system has helped to reach annual energy savings of 20%.

Key Points: 
  • Caverion Corporation Investor news 16 January 2023 at 10.30 a.m. EET
    HELSINKI, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Technopolis continues to rely on Caverion as its technical maintenance partner in Sweden and in Norway.
  • For example, at Technopolis Fornebu campus in Oslo, Norway the new Caverion building automation system has helped to reach annual energy savings of 20%.
  • "During the current energy crisis and even prior to that, we have together succeeded in optimising energy efficiency on the campuses and achieved significant annual savings in energy consumption.
  • The Caverion building automation systems that was installed at the Technopolis Gårda in Gothenburg in 2022 and at the Technopolis Fornebu in Oslo in 2021 are examples of the development of the partnership.

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Morocco is strongly committed to the development of its southern regions

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Monday, October 24, 2022

MADRID, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Contrary to the much-abused cliché, Morocco has demonstrated its strategic commitment to the Sahara's development. For Rabat, the promotion of the region's well-being and economic progress are major objectives that cut across the country's own development plans. With the aim of accelerating the Sahara's development and socio-economic integration, Morocco launched an ambitious $8 billion project in 2015.

Key Points: 
  • MADRID, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Contrary to the much-abused clich, Morocco has demonstrated its strategic commitment to the Sahara's development.
  • For Rabat, the promotion of the region's well-being and economic progress are major objectives that cut across the country's own development plans.
  • With the aim of accelerating the Sahara's development and socio-economic integration, Morocco launched an ambitious $8 billion project in 2015.
  • It is not just economic development; it is the people living in the Sahara that are at stake.