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Dr. George Lam Officially Joins VSFG as Honorary Chairman

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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HONG KONG, May 16, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - To drive the strategic development of innovative financial services, Venture Smart Financial Holdings Limited (hereinafter referred to as "VSFG" or "the Group") officially announced the appointment of Dr. George Lam, BBS, JP ("Dr. Lam") as Honorary Chairman today.

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  • HONG KONG, May 16, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - To drive the strategic development of innovative financial services, Venture Smart Financial Holdings Limited (hereinafter referred to as "VSFG" or "the Group") officially announced the appointment of Dr. George Lam, BBS, JP ("Dr. Lam") as Honorary Chairman today.
  • Dr. Lam said, "I have accepted the invitation from Mr. Lawrence Chu, Chairman of VSFG, because we share the same vision for the future development of Hong Kong's financial industry.
  • VSFG is the first virtual asset manager in Hong Kong licensed by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC").
  • Mr. Lawrence Chu, Chairman of VSFG, also expressed his sincere appreciation to Dr. Lam for joining and supporting VSFG, "As a farsighted visionary, Dr. Lam has always been driving the integration of the new and traditional economies without neglecting the importance of regulations and corporate governance.

REFIRE 220KW HEAVY DUTY FUEL CELL SYSTEM DEBUTS AT HANNOVER MESSE 2023

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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HANNOVER, Germany, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REFIRE, the world's leading deployer of commercial hydrogen fuel cell technologies, presented PRISMA XXII, the company's most powerful-to-date fuel cell system at a technical seminar during Hannover Messe's Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Europe exhibition and conference.

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  • HANNOVER, Germany, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REFIRE, the world's leading deployer of commercial hydrogen fuel cell technologies, presented PRISMA XXII, the company's most powerful-to-date fuel cell system at a technical seminar during Hannover Messe's Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Europe exhibition and conference.
  • Among other announcements, REFIRE was joined by its Hong Kong partner APAS R&D Centre in presenting their off-grid fuel cell EV charging and power project at the Messe.
  • REFIRE Group's stack division, UNILIA also presented its product line-up covering heavy duty stacks and MEA component manufacturing capability.
  • REFIRE presented its latest heavy-duty fuel cell system, the PRISMA XXII, which delivers up to 220kW in a single integrated system.

Fostering a Smarter Future – Privacy Commissioner Attends the 2023 Digital Economy Summit

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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Date: 17 April 2023

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  • Date: 17 April 2023
    Fostering a Smarter Future – Privacy Commissioner Attends the 2023 Digital Economy Summit
    The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, and the Assistant Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Legal, Global Affairs & Research), Ms Cecilia SIU, attended the 2023 Digital Economy Summit jointly organised by the HKSAR Government and Cyberport on 13 and 14 April 2023.
  • Topics on how smart city technologies will empower economies and help accelerate the formation of digital societies were also discussed.
  • Ms Ada Chung (Left), the Privacy Commissioner, and Ms Cecilia Siu (Right), Assistant Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Legal, Global Affairs & Research), attended the 2023 Digital Economy Summit.
  • Ms Ada Chung (third left), the Privacy Commissioner, and other honourable guests attended the 2023 Digital Economy Summit.

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

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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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

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
Cloud, HKCEC, Office of the Government Economist, DES, GBA, Fintech, Microsoft, Government Digital Service, Revolution, Liaison Office, Digital, Panasonic, Society, Mainland Chinese, Convention center, Abu Dhabi Global Market, Innovation, Cyberspace Administration of China, Government, Commerce, SenseTime, Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario, Pony.ai, International business, Property Owned by the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Food, HKSAR, Systems engineering, Youth Development Commission, HKSAR Government, I&T, Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area, Association of British HealthTech Industries, Pharmacy, Summit, Management, Huawei, Tencent, Data, Cyberport, Arup, Cisco, Mainland, Ali Baba

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.

Baguio Green's 2022 Net Profit* Increased by 3.2 times, Contracts On Hand Recorded a Historical High with a Surge of 67% to HK$3.6 billion

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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In 2022, new contracts awarded to the Group amounted to a total of HK$3.08 billion.

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  • In 2022, new contracts awarded to the Group amounted to a total of HK$3.08 billion.
  • As a result, the Group recorded a historical high for its contracts on hand of approximately HK$3.59 billion (as of 31 December 2022), representing a surge of approximately 67.3%.
  • During the Year, the Group secured a number of service contracts worth approximately HK$1.99 billion in total for street cleansing services.
  • Mr. Ng Wing Hong, Chairman of Baguio, commented, "2022 marks a year with outstanding result performance with net profit* substantially increased by 3.2 times and contracts on hand recorded a historical high since Baguio established 43 years ago.

Hong Kong Ambassadors Club Set to Revitalise Hong Kong for Greater Business Success with Seasoned Team Connecting to Top Global Investors

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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The HKAC is set to be a facilitator and promoter of Hong Kong by collaborating with global investors and the international business community to host influential events as well as being a bridge between private and public sectors.

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  • The HKAC is set to be a facilitator and promoter of Hong Kong by collaborating with global investors and the international business community to host influential events as well as being a bridge between private and public sectors.
  • The HKAC aims to connect further ecosystems in strategic global regions such as the Middle East and South East Asia and build stronger economic and investment partnerships for the business network and friends towards Hong Kong.
  • Hence, the Club bears a crucial role and responsibility for fostering friendlier business cultures, shared values and the city's image."
  • We will also inaugurate honorary Goodwill Ambassadors with top business leaders and public figures around the world with outstanding merits in different areas to promote Hong Kong."

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

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  • -- 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."

Arcadis welcomes "The 2023-24 Budget" with clear direction and specific goals for Hong Kong's building capacity

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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Responding, Francis Au, Greater China Growth Director said: "Arcadis welcomes the Government budget measures, with clear direction and specific goals for the development of Northern Metropolis and Kau Yi Chau Artificial Islands.

Key Points: 
  • Responding, Francis Au, Greater China Growth Director said: "Arcadis welcomes the Government budget measures, with clear direction and specific goals for the development of Northern Metropolis and Kau Yi Chau Artificial Islands.
  • Hence, more land resources will be released for public and private developments to improve quality of life for Hong Kong citizens.
  • Arcadis has developed an advanced forecasting model to predict Hong Kong construction manpower in the coming five years.
  • Enhancing training and recruitment while driving the adoption of advanced construction methods and new technologies should be prioritized to increase capacity.

HKTDC welcomes 2023-24 Budget

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam delivers opening remarks at the Asian Financial Forum 2023.

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  • HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam delivers opening remarks at the Asian Financial Forum 2023.
  • HKTDC will organise mega events in Hong Kong, Mainland China and key overseas markets to attract investment and talents, creating business opportunities for the city.
  • HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam said: "We are grateful for the support from the Financial Secretary.
  • The HKTDC will continue to play a pivotal role in Hong Kong's road to recovery."