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Green finance looks to COP28

Renewable energy technology is developing at bullet-train speed in Hong Kong and Mainland China, where preparations for the upcoming COP28 United Nations Climate Change conference in the United Arab Emirates in late November are on the fast track.

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Green proptech firm looks to Middle East

Environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) investing has moved into the mainstream and, at US$53 trillion, could account for one third of assets under management as soon as 2025, based on data from Bloomberg.

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Emerging markets look to Hong Kong wine platform

Emerging markets ranging from Indonesia to Nigeria showed promise, as the 15th HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair returned to its traditional November slot.

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Green producers go big on small solutions

Microalgae living in oceans and freshwater lakes can convert carbon dioxide and water into a range of organic compounds, starting with carbohydrates through photosynthesis and on to fats, proteins and more.

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Kiwi sun shines on Hong Kong technologies

A comprehensive investment firm from New Zealand, Stonewood Group, signed several technology-related cooperation agreements with Hong Kong businesses at the Belt and Road Summit, co-organised by the Hong Kong SAR Government and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) this summer.

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Lighting networks turn smart

Autumn lighting fairs and Eco Expo Asia in Hong Kong focused on smart, sustainable energy, as IoT connected illumination and green transport drew immense interest.

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Greater Bay Area firms see green

The dynamic Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) has many energy-hungry industries, but firms are eager to adopt sustainable practices and opt for solutions from Hong Kong green service providers.

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Green lights in the shade

Sharp falls in renewable energy generator costs mean solar and wind have become the cheapest power sources in much of the world – especially in countries or regions where authorities provide subsidies.

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Peanut waste becomes high-protein meat

Plant-based foods rich in sustainably sourced protein have become popular among environmentally and health-conscious consumers, creating green business opportunities.

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Young talents see green

Young entrepreneurs were born into a world where the commercial internet was already an everyday reality, and mobile phones were ubiquitous.

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Belt and Road Summit maps new world

Business leaders from around the world descended on Hong Kong this week to map out a shared future in a world of realigning supply chains, a fourth industrial revolution and global desire to deploy sustainable technologies.

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Food producer goes from farm to table

A university-based Hong Kong start-up has rolled out a successful business strategy, bringing alternative proteins and plant-based F&B into the market, and becoming a promoter of superfood and future food.

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Green tips for SMEs

As large enterprises integrate environmental protection, social responsibility and corporate governance (ESG) into businesses, SMEs upstream in the supply chain need to follow suit and fully implement ESG.

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Renewable target hit 2 years early

Two years ago, Mainland China set 2025 as a target for half its power capacity to come from renewable resources, a landmark the economy has already reached two years ahead of schedule.

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Greenfield sites could yield green cities

The massive development projects in Hong Kong – Northern Metropolis (main picture) and Lantau Tomorrow Vision – will create a perfect prototyping environment for green con tech and prop tech, offering businesses ranging from start-ups to construction giants a chance to develop and deploy cutting-edge sustainable solutions for buildings and infrastructure.

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