Government of Hong Kong

Chu Kong Shipping Announces 2023 Annual Results, Profit Attributable to Equity Holders of the Company Increases by 22.0% year on year to HK$114.1 Million

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Tongcheng, CKPT, Belt, Government, Sun Ferry, The Company, Oriental Pearl, Growth, MIC, Government of Hong Kong, HK4, COVID-19, ESG, Dislocation, Travel, TEU, Going Out, International airport, Lead, Transport, Seemabaddha, Tuen Mun, HKSAR, Social, Tourism, HK2, Cosmetics, Marketing

During the Year, the Group's terminal navigation logistics business progressed well, with continuous improvement in the cargoes transportation volume.

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  • During the Year, the Group's terminal navigation logistics business progressed well, with continuous improvement in the cargoes transportation volume.
  • Profit for the Year increased by 13.5% year-on-year to HK$122.6 million (2022: HK$108.0 million), while profit attributable to equity holders of the Company amounted to HK$114.1 million (2022: HK$93.5 million), representing an increase of 22.0% as compared to the same period last year.
  • The volume of break bulk cargoes transportation for the Year was 1,143,000 tons, representing a year-on-year significant increase of 68.6%.
  • CKTL has also successfully won the bid for a sand supply for certain phases of the Hong Kong International Airport construction project.

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

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Carbon, EVS, Electric vehicle, Research, Policy Research Centre, Qianhai, Education, The Sun, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Electronic engineering, University, Government of Hong Kong, Electricity, The Conservation Fund, Renaissance, Public policy, CLP Group, Transport, Student, Digital technology, Forum, BYD, Humanities, International Electrotechnical Commission, Advanced technology, Development, Polytechnic, Environment, Nation, Innovation, Intelligence, HKSAR, Government, Hetao, Distinguishing, China Power International Development, Memorandum, Elsevier, Renewable energy

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.

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

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Carbon, EVS, Electric vehicle, Research, Policy Research Centre, Qianhai, Education, The Sun, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Electronic engineering, University, Government of Hong Kong, Electricity, The Conservation Fund, Renaissance, Public policy, CLP Group, Transport, Student, Digital technology, Forum, BYD, Humanities, International Electrotechnical Commission, Advanced technology, Development, Polytechnic, Environment, Nation, Innovation, Intelligence, HKSAR, Government, Hetao, Distinguishing, China Power International Development, Memorandum, Elsevier, Renewable energy

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.

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

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Partnership, HKSAR, CRC, Pharmacy, Government of Hong Kong, Patient, Incidence, RAS, Poison, FDA, Government, Marketing, Oxaliplatin, EGFR, Takeda, Food, United, Immunology, Eli Lilly and Company, Medicine, Cancer, HKEX, Pharmaceutical industry

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.

2024 HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, Baby Products Fair, Stationery & School Supplies Fair open today

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Monday, January 8, 2024
International Trade Centre, Convention center, Health, Scaly-breasted lorikeet, Certification, Toy, Communication, Employment, Federation, ABC, Joint, HKTDC, SGS, Messe Frankfurt, HKSAR, Toy Story, Exhibition, Euromonitor International, Safety, Tourism, ODM, International, Government of Hong Kong, Artificial intelligence, Stationery, Machine, MICE, Street Fighter, Selection, Public affairs, STEM

HONG KONG, Jan 8, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The first round of Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) 2024 trade shows, the 50th HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, 15th HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair and 22nd Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair, jointly organised by the HKTDC and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, launched today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Jan 8, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The first round of Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) 2024 trade shows, the 50th HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, 15th HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair and 22nd Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair, jointly organised by the HKTDC and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, launched today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
  • HKSAR Government Financial Secretary Paul Chan, HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter KN Lam, HKTDC Executive Director Margaret Fong and HKTDC Toys Advisory Committee Chairman John Tong officiated the Joint Opening Ceremony of the Toys & Games Fair and Baby Products Fair this morning.
  • Jointly organised by the HKTDC and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, the Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair will feature the latest school and office supplies, creative art supplies and gift stationery.
  • HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair: http://hktoyfair.hktdc.com/
    HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair: http://hkbabyfair.hktdc.com/
    Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair: http://hkstationeryfair.com/
    HKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:

NaaS Technology Became the First Batch of Strategic Enterprises of OASES of HK Special Administrative Region

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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BEIJING, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 4th, NaaS Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: NAAS) reached a strategic partnership with Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES) of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and thereby became the first batch of strategic enterprises of OASES.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 4th, NaaS Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: NAAS) reached a strategic partnership with Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES) of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and thereby became the first batch of strategic enterprises of OASES.
  • With the layout in new-energy technology, AI and data science, financial technology, etc., NaaS is defined as the strategic enterprise to OASES.
  • Along the strategic partnership, OASES will provide one-stop facilitation services to follow up NaaS' business development in Hong Kong, whereby NaaS will fulfill the R&D in energy AI solutions.
  • In August, NaaS HK, an affiliate of NaaS, tailored "one-click charging" service for EV users in Hong Kong.

PolyU hosts the Global Smart Cities Summit cum the 3rd International Conference on Urban Informatics attracting over 500 global scholars and industry professionals

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Monday, August 21, 2023
Urban informatics, Informatics, Government of Hong Kong, Golden Joystick Awards, SCRI, Interdisciplinarity, Policy, HKSAR, Innovation, Research, Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau, Government, The Sun, Information Systems International Conference, Polytechnic, ICUI, GSCS, Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area, City, Conference, International Society, Index

HONG KONG, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Smart Cities Summit cum the 3rd International Conference on Urban Informatics (GSCS & ICUI 2023), organised by the International Society for Urban Informatics (ISUI) and the PolyU Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Smart Cities Research Institute (SCRI), commenced today.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Smart Cities Summit cum the 3rd International Conference on Urban Informatics (GSCS & ICUI 2023), organised by the International Society for Urban Informatics (ISUI) and the PolyU Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Smart Cities Research Institute (SCRI), commenced today.
  • This three-day conference has attracted over 500 participants globally and over 230 speakers will share their insights and research on urban informatics and smart cities.
  • It provides an excellent platform for exchanging information about state-of-the-art technologies and innovations in smart cities and urban informatics.
  • The Outstanding Achievement Award in Urban Informatics honours world-renowned scholars in recognition of their significant contributions to the field of Urban Informatics.

PolyU hosts the Global Smart Cities Summit cum the 3rd International Conference on Urban Informatics attracting over 500 global scholars and industry professionals

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Monday, August 21, 2023
Urban informatics, Informatics, Government of Hong Kong, Golden Joystick Awards, SCRI, Interdisciplinarity, Policy, HKSAR, Innovation, Research, Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau, Government, The Sun, Information Systems International Conference, Polytechnic, ICUI, GSCS, Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area, City, Conference, International Society, Index

HONG KONG, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Smart Cities Summit cum the 3rd International Conference on Urban Informatics (GSCS & ICUI 2023), organised by the International Society for Urban Informatics (ISUI) and the PolyU Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Smart Cities Research Institute (SCRI), commenced today.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Smart Cities Summit cum the 3rd International Conference on Urban Informatics (GSCS & ICUI 2023), organised by the International Society for Urban Informatics (ISUI) and the PolyU Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Smart Cities Research Institute (SCRI), commenced today.
  • This three-day conference has attracted over 500 participants globally and over 230 speakers will share their insights and research on urban informatics and smart cities.
  • It provides an excellent platform for exchanging information about state-of-the-art technologies and innovations in smart cities and urban informatics.
  • The Outstanding Achievement Award in Urban Informatics honours world-renowned scholars in recognition of their significant contributions to the field of Urban Informatics.

Arcadis welcomes "The 2023-24 Budget" with clear direction and specific goals for Hong Kong's building capacity

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
MMC, Research institute, Government, Quality of life, Government of Hong Kong, Kau Yi Chau, Youth Development Commission, HKSAR Government, Metropolis, HKD, Consultant, MIC, Innovation, HKSAR, Accreditation, Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area, Arcadis, Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration Program, Construction

Responding, Francis Au, Greater China Growth Director said: "Arcadis welcomes the Government budget measures, with clear direction and specific goals for the development of Northern Metropolis and Kau Yi Chau Artificial Islands.

Key Points: 
  • Responding, Francis Au, Greater China Growth Director said: "Arcadis welcomes the Government budget measures, with clear direction and specific goals for the development of Northern Metropolis and Kau Yi Chau Artificial Islands.
  • Hence, more land resources will be released for public and private developments to improve quality of life for Hong Kong citizens.
  • Arcadis has developed an advanced forecasting model to predict Hong Kong construction manpower in the coming five years.
  • Enhancing training and recruitment while driving the adoption of advanced construction methods and new technologies should be prioritized to increase capacity.

Social Enterprise Summit Gathers Leaders from Civil, Business, Government and Academic Sectors  to“Bounce Forward Together”

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Sunday, November 27, 2022
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HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 24 November 2022 - The 15th Social Enterprise Summit (SES 2022) International Symposium kicks off today at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 24 November 2022 - The 15th Social Enterprise Summit (SES 2022) International Symposium kicks off today at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
  • Mrs Rebecca CHOY YUNG, Chair of Social Enterprise Summit Organising Committee, said: Since its inception, SES has made a significant impact in driving social innovation.
  • I am very proud to see how SES grew from a local conference to a prominent movement and platform over the last 15 years.
  • It has also engaged over 1,200 thought leaders from different sectors as speakers and developed a community of 70,000 participants around the world.