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Cutting-edge technologies at Hong Kong tech fairs attract over 66,000 buyers worldwide

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星期日, 四月 16, 2023

HONG KONG, Apr 16, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Hong Kong showcased its strengths in innovation and technology (I&T) at a series of innovation and tech fairs, including the first-ever InnoEX co-organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), held concurrently with the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) and Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition).

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  • HONG KONG, Apr 16, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Hong Kong showcased its strengths in innovation and technology (I&T) at a series of innovation and tech fairs, including the first-ever InnoEX co-organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), held concurrently with the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) and Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition).
  • 66,000 industry buyers visited and conducted business negotiations at the inaugural InnoEX, co-organised by HKSAR and HKTDC, along with the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) and Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition).
  • Mr Lim Chinn Hwa, Senior Director of GovTech of Singapore, said, "Hong Kong and Singapore can potentially collaborate on investing in technologies relevant to smart cities.
  • The resumption of customs clearance between the mainland, Hong Kong and the world attracted buyers from all over the world to the fairs, with robust sales activity generated on-site and online .

Inaugural InnoEX kicks off today

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星期三, 四月 12, 2023

HKTDC Acting Executive Director Sophia Chong opened the exhibition and the "InnoEX Forum" with her welcome speech.

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  • HKTDC Acting Executive Director Sophia Chong opened the exhibition and the "InnoEX Forum" with her welcome speech.
  • InnoEX is devoted to promoting cross-industry as well as cross-functional collaboration and exchange, encompassing business-to-business (B2B), government-to-government (G2G), and government-to-business (G2B) partnerships.
  • InnoEX offers a wide range of themes, including the Smart City, Smart Economy, Smart Environment, Smart Government, Smart Living and Smart Mobility.
  • The inaugural InnoEX is the flagship event of Business of Innovation and Technology Week (BITWeek), driven by the Government of HKSAR and HKTDC.

Inaugural InnoEX promoting Hong Kong's Innovation and Technology Development

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星期二, 三月 28, 2023

HONG KONG, Mar 28, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Innovation and technology (I&T) play an important role in Hong Kong's development blueprint, especially in the growing demand for smart city technologies and applications, bringing more opportunities for technology companies and start-ups.

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  • HONG KONG, Mar 28, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Innovation and technology (I&T) play an important role in Hong Kong's development blueprint, especially in the growing demand for smart city technologies and applications, bringing more opportunities for technology companies and start-ups.
  • The inaugural InnoEX is the flagship event of Business of Innovation and Technology Week (BITWeek), driven by the Government of HKSAR and HKTDC.
  • Alongside the 2023 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival that will be held concurrently, the series of events reflect Hong Kong's determination to develop into an international centre for innovation and technology, confirming Hong Kong's leading position as an international trade exhibition centre.
  • The Central Government has pledged to support Hong Kong's development as an international I&T centre under its 14th Five-Year Plan, with the aim of promoting the development of I&T.

ESG reporting: Hang Seng companies have transparency shortcomings

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星期四, 十二月 15, 2022

With a rate of 97 percent, a generally high level of willingness exists among Hang Seng Index companies to base their non-financial reporting on a standard international framework.

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  • With a rate of 97 percent, a generally high level of willingness exists among Hang Seng Index companies to base their non-financial reporting on a standard international framework.
  • However, Hang Seng companies are less likely to address socioeconomic or political conditions (75 percent and 54 percent respectively).
  • The relevant topics of Environment, Social and Governance are covered by a majority of Hang Seng companies in their non-financial reports.
  • "However, an enormous amount of work will be required for Hang Seng companies to ensure that their reports can contribute to sustainable change through transparency."