INNOVATION

06 April 2018

With Taiwan keen to prove its prowess in the mobile-telephony sector, the island was particularly well-represented at the February Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, seen as one of the most important annual gatherings of the information and communications technology (ICT) industry. More

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Beacon of Global Collaboration

06 February 2018

Happening in March, Britain’s GREAT Festival of Innovation in Hong Kong comprises a series of thought-provoking and lively keynotes, master classes, showcases, installations and performances. More

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Taiwan’s Fourth Industrial Revolution

05 February 2018

Last November, Taiwan's Legislative Yuan passed the third reading of the Industrial Innovation Act, a new legislation aimed at revitalising the domestic industrial sector. More

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Asian Financial Forum

02 January 2018

Under the theme “Steering Growth and Pioneering Innovation: Asia and Beyond," the 11th Asian Financial Forum will address the region’s role in global economic development and investment opportunities for international business. More

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China Seeks to Establish World Class Smart Supply Chains by 2020

30 October 2017

With a view to establishing smart supply chain systems extending across all of China’s major industrial sectors by 2020, the State Council has issued its Guiding Opinions on Actively Promoting Supply Chain Innovation and Application. More

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Eight Innovation and Reform Pilot Zones Announced

17 October 2017

The eight pilot zones for the State Council’s nationwide innovation and reform initiative have now been announced – the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, Shanghai, Guangdong, Anhui, Sichuan, Wuhan, Xi’an and Shenyang. In line with the Circular on Promoting Relevant Reform Initiatives in Support of Innovation, the eight will be the first to implement the 13 reform initiatives recently approved by the Council. More

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Who will Win in a “Drawbridge-up” World?

17 October 2017

Scaled-back global trade, political conservatism, economic uncertainty in Europe and North America – who stands to win from the intensifying headwinds that have buffeted the global economy from growing protectionism in the West? More

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“Green” House for the Belt and Road

03 January 2017

A highly adaptable prototype building that could take a few unskilled workers only days to put together is being marketed by Unitinno Architectural Technology Development Ltd, a Hong Kong company set up under government funding to promote the best models for sustainable business. More

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Nordic Opportunities: Design and Innovation Solutions

30 June 2016

Famous for its well-designed balance of minimalism, functionality and eco-friendliness, Nordic designs are increasingly regarded as a winning formula for sustainable business growth. Hong Kong, given its close proximity to the production hub of southern China, has become a natural gathering point for Nordic companies to commercialise their innovative business ideas. More

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China’s 13th Five-Year Plan: Capitalise on China’s Innovation Momentum

21 June 2016

China’s 13th Five-Year Plan calls for innovation to enhance the competitiveness of various industries and to help private enterprises move towards higher value-added businesses amid intensified global competition. Such policies are expected to boost China’s demand for technology and related services. With advantages like access to foreign technology, free flow of information and capital and strength in commercialisation, Hong Kong is well placed to capitalise on such increasing demand. More

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