INNOVATION

Guangzhou and Foshan to Co-operate in Science and Technology Innovation

05 May 2020

The Guangzhou Municipal Science and Technology Bureau and the Foshan Municipal Science and Technology Bureau recently announced a work plan for promoting co-operation in science and technology innovation. More

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Green Building in ASEAN: The Opportunities for Hong Kong

24 April 2020

Green building practice becomes more widely recognised across key ASEAN countries, thanks to rising environmental awareness, as well as incentives to save energy and resources. Hong Kong companies in the construction and building sector may tap the growing potential by introducing new green technologies and providing eco-friendly solutions. More

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Technology Ministry Pledges Support for Production Resumption

03 April 2020

On 21 March, the Ministry of Science and Technology issued a circular on the issuance of Several Measures for Supporting with Technology and Innovation the Resumption of Work and Production and Economic Stability (Guo Ke Fa Qu No. 67 [2020]). More

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Technology Ministry Pledges Support for Production Resumption

26 March 2020

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China Unveils Third Batch of Reform Measures to Support Innovation

19 March 2020

China recently launched pilot programmes to foster innovation and reform at eight locations, including the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, Shanghai and Guangdong’s Pearl River Delta region. More

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The Greater Bay Area: A Key Portal for Education Technology

11 March 2020

One of the world’s most prestigious educational services providers, the London-headquartered Pearson is leveraging its credibility as a textbook publisher in Hong Kong as it develops new interactive teaching aids in partnership with major GBA tech firms. More

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The Greater Bay Area: A Key Portal for Education Technology

11 March 2020

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The Greater Bay Area: Scaling the Best of the Nordics

22 January 2020

The Greater Bay Area is becoming a focus for Nordic companies, attracted by opportunities to apply their creative ideas and corporate initiatives in a fast-developing Asian environment. Recently established in Hong Kong, Nordic Innovation House aims to provide these companies with a route map to take advantage of new markets. More

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Shanghai FTZ Waives Statutory Visa Requirements for In-Demand Overseas Staff

02 December 2019

In addition to its recent move to attract more highly-skilled domestic personnel, the Lingang Special Area – part of the Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone – has also adopted a number of measures designed to make it easier and more appealing for non-mainland employees with desired skills to accept positions locally. More

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Chinese Government Reaffirms Commitment to Widespread Industrial Reform

18 September 2019

The 9 September Executive Meeting of the State Council confirmed the central government’s commitment to its widespread reform programme. In particular, the session – chaired by Xi Jinping, the Chinese President – reiterated the importance of integrating the advanced manufacturing and modern service industries as a means of enhancing the core competitiveness of the manufacturing industry, cultivating a modern industrial system and sustaining high-quality development. More

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