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International Experts Gather at CLAP@JC Conference in Hong Kong to Discuss Career & Life Development for Youth in 21st Century Digital Era

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星期三, 三月 13, 2024

He highlighted that society has now begun to embrace a diversity of choices when it comes to defining a fulfilling and fulfilled life.

Key Points: 
  • He highlighted that society has now begun to embrace a diversity of choices when it comes to defining a fulfilling and fulfilled life.
  • he shared results from the latest Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), highlighting findings related to the well-being and career development of Hong Kong students.
  • A systematised CLD framework, "Hong Kong Benchmarks for Career & Life Development" (HKBM) has been developed and benchmarked against global best-practice and is now being implemented in one-third of Hong Kong secondary schools and over 115 non-profit youth centres.
  • Thus far, CLAP@JC has engaged 122 local secondary schools, 115 nonprofit youth-service units, and 3,700 employers in its network.

HKTDC welcomes Hong Kong SAR's 2024-25 budget

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星期三, 二月 28, 2024

HONG KONG, Feb 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) welcomes the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) 2024-25 budget.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Feb 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) welcomes the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) 2024-25 budget.
  • The budget introduces a number of measures to boost Hong Kong's economic growth and promote the continued development of SMEs and start-ups.
  • HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam said: "At the HKTDC, our mission is to support SMEs and provide them with opportunities to grow and transform.
  • This year, we will set up two additional consultant offices along the Belt and Road to connect Hong Kong businesses with arising opportunities.

PolyU launches Research Centre for Electric Vehicles advancing smart electric vehicle research to achieve carbon neutrality goals

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星期三, 二月 28, 2024

The Research Centre aims to develop a cutting-edge research platform to address energy and technical challenges presented by modern electric vehicles.

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  • The Research Centre aims to develop a cutting-edge research platform to address energy and technical challenges presented by modern electric vehicles.
  • Electric vehicles are not only a means of transportation, they will promote smart transportation, smart energy, smart networks, smart cities, and smart societies.
  • The Centre will focus on cutting-edge research on electric vehicles and the friendly interaction  between electric vehicles, power grids and 5G networks.
  • It has also recently secured a Public Policy Research Fund to study hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle related policies.

PolyU launches Research Centre for Electric Vehicles advancing smart electric vehicle research to achieve carbon neutrality goals

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星期三, 二月 28, 2024

The Research Centre aims to develop a cutting-edge research platform to address energy and technical challenges presented by modern electric vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • The Research Centre aims to develop a cutting-edge research platform to address energy and technical challenges presented by modern electric vehicles.
  • Electric vehicles are not only a means of transportation, they will promote smart transportation, smart energy, smart networks, smart cities, and smart societies.
  • The Centre will focus on cutting-edge research on electric vehicles and the friendly interaction  between electric vehicles, power grids and 5G networks.
  • It has also recently secured a Public Policy Research Fund to study hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle related policies.

Zetrix and Web3Labs launch Zetrix Global Accelerator Programme

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星期一, 二月 19, 2024

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zetrix, a leading layer-1 public blockchain platform by MY E.G. Services Berhad ("MYEG"), and Web3Labs Hong Kong, a Web3 development and investment powerhouse, today launched the Zetrix Global Accelerator Programme to incubate and nurture promising Web3 startups from all over the world with ecosystem support from Hong Kong's progressive Virtual Asset (VA) ecosystem. The programme will open for applications in early March 2024, and successful applicants will be announced during the 2024 Hong Kong Web3 Festival, scheduled for 6-9 April, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The partners of the programme, namely Zetrix, Web3Labs, and Summer Capital, will also work towards securing regulatory approval for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that are partially backed by tokens issued by participants in this programme.
  • The launch of this accelerator follows an announcement in January that Zetrix, Web3Labs, and venture capital firm Summer Capital would form a strategic collaboration to establish Zetrix as the preferred blockchain infrastructure for Hong Kong government-aligned applications.
  • As part of this initiative, a dedicated Global Accelerator Programme will incubate and nurture promising startups building applications on the Zetrix platform.
  • Benefiting from a partnership with Web3Labs, the programme leverages Web3Labs' robust ecosystem network to facilitate connections with investment institutions, corporate partners, and industry experts.

Zetrix and Web3Labs launch Zetrix Global Accelerator Programme

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星期一, 二月 19, 2024

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, Feb. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zetrix, a leading layer-1 public blockchain platform by MY E.G. Services Berhad ("MYEG"), and Web3Labs Hong Kong, a Web3 development and investment powerhouse, today launched the Zetrix Global Accelerator Programme to incubate and nurture promising Web3 startups from all over the world with ecosystem support from Hong Kong's progressive Virtual Asset (VA) ecosystem. The programme will open for applications in early March 2024, and successful applicants will be announced during the 2024 Hong Kong Web3 Festival, scheduled for 6-9 April, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The partners of the programme, namely Zetrix, Web3Labs, and Summer Capital, will also work towards securing regulatory approval for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that are partially backed by tokens issued by participants in this programme.
  • The launch of this accelerator follows an announcement in January that Zetrix, Web3Labs, and venture capital firm Summer Capital would form a strategic collaboration to establish Zetrix as the preferred blockchain infrastructure for Hong Kong government-aligned applications.
  • As part of this initiative, a dedicated Global Accelerator Programme will incubate and nurture promising startups building applications on the Zetrix platform.
  • Benefiting from a partnership with Web3Labs, the programme leverages Web3Labs' robust ecosystem network to facilitate connections with investment institutions, corporate partners, and industry experts.

Procap International sets in motion its expansion plans with the inauguration of its Hong Kong VIP Lounge

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星期一, 二月 5, 2024

Hong Kong, HKSAR, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On 21st January 2024, Procap was delighted to announce the opening of its Hong Kong office which sets in motion the company’s 2024 expansion plans.

Key Points: 
  • Hong Kong, HKSAR, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On 21st January 2024, Procap was delighted to announce the opening of its Hong Kong office which sets in motion the company’s 2024 expansion plans.
  • Procap International is aiming to focus on the North Asia region with planned VIP lounge openings in Hong Kong, China, and Japan.
  • With the opening of the Hong Kong office, Procap International looks forward to and will actively work towards establishing new offices in China and Japan to complete the company’s expansion plans.
  • Additionally, Procap International sees huge business opportunities for our Hong Kong partners as the company looks to tap into the dynamism and positioning of Hong Kong as a global trade hub to develop meaningful business connections.

HUTCHMED Receives ELUNATE® (fruquintinib) Marketing Approval in Hong Kong for Treatment of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

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星期二, 一月 30, 2024

HONG KONG, SHANGHAI, China and FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HUTCHMED (China) Limited (Nasdaq/AIM:​HCM, HKEX:​13) (“HUTCHMED”) today announces that the marketing approval of ELUNATE® (fruquintinib) by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Hong Kong for the treatment of adult patients with previously treated metastatic colorectal cancer (“CRC”). ELUNATE® is a selective oral inhibitor of vascular endothelial growth factor (“VEGF”) receptors -1, -2 and -3, which play a pivotal role in blocking tumor angiogenesis.

Key Points: 
  • HUTCHMED submitted the application based on the approval of ELUNATE® from the China National Medical Products Administration (“NMPA”) supported with local clinical data.
  • “CRC is the second most common cancer type in Hong Kong with limited effective treatment options available, especially for previously treated metastatic CRC patients,” said Dr Caron Li, Vice President, Oncology and Immunology, Hong Kong and Regional Markets of HUTCHMED.
  • We are excited to bring such meaningful treatment options to the cancer patients in Hong Kong.”
    Fruquintinib will be sold and marketed in Hong Kong by HUTCHMED under the brand name ELUNATE®.
  • Fruquintinib was added to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines) shortly after FDA approval.

The 17th Asian Financial Forum concludes successfully

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星期四, 一月 25, 2024

HONG KONG, Jan 25, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The 17th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), jointly organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), successfully concluded today, attracting over 3,600 financial and business elites from more than 50 countries and regions, including over 70 overseas and Mainland China delegations.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Jan 25, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The 17th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), jointly organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), successfully concluded today, attracting over 3,600 financial and business elites from more than 50 countries and regions, including over 70 overseas and Mainland China delegations.
  • In just two days, the Forum arranged over 700 one-on-one meetings, successfully connecting investors with project owners and exploring opportunities for industry and investment cooperation.
  • Over the two-day physical event, the AFF brought together more than 140 policymakers, international financial and multilateral organisation representatives, financial institutions and corporate leaders from around the world as speakers.
  • These experiences allowed forum guests to feel at home and appreciate the vibrancy and diversity of Hong Kong.

Driven by Waste Charging Baguio wins new contracts for smart food waste recycling machines for large residential estates

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星期四, 一月 25, 2024

HONG KONG, Jan 25, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Baguio Green Group Limited ("Baguio" or the "Group", Stock Code: 01397.HK) is pleased to announce that following last year's success in securing a smart recycling machine contract from the Environmental Protection Department ("EPD") of the HKSAR Government ("the Government"), the Group has won new contracts for two large private residential estates for the provision of smart Food Waste Recycling Machines ("Food Waste Recycling Machines") and maintenance services.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Jan 25, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Baguio Green Group Limited ("Baguio" or the "Group", Stock Code: 01397.HK) is pleased to announce that following last year's success in securing a smart recycling machine contract from the Environmental Protection Department ("EPD") of the HKSAR Government ("the Government"), the Group has won new contracts for two large private residential estates for the provision of smart Food Waste Recycling Machines ("Food Waste Recycling Machines") and maintenance services.
  • Currently, Hong Kong only recycles about 200 tonnes of food waste per day, lower than the total amount of food waste produced.
  • The Government intends to extend the installation of the Food Waste Recycling Machines in all public housing estates in Hong Kong this year.
  • With waste charging set to take effect, the Government is proactively offering financial aid for private estates to install Food Waste Recycling Machines through the Recycling Fund and the Environment and Conservation Fund.