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     The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO), in collaboration with Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES), and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) hosted a seminar in London, the United Kingdom, on March 6 (London time) showcasing Hong Kong’s dynamic innovation and technology (I&T) ecosystem.

     The seminar featured distinguished speakers who provided insights into Hong Kong’s future in I&T. In his opening remarks, the Director-General of the London ETO, Mr Gilford Law, emphasised Hong Kong’s role as a global I&T hub and gateway to the Greater Bay Area (GBA). “Hong Kong offers a dynamic business environment with world-class infrastructure, strong government support, and access to a wide network of investors and researchers. Our strategic location provides businesses with unique opportunities to tap into the growing GBA, particularly in key sectors such as artificial intelligence, fintech, and biotechnology.”

     The Chief Executive Officer of the HKSTP, Mr Albert Wong, presented HKSTP’s thriving I&T ecosystem. He said, “As a growing engine situated at an international I&T hub in Asia, the HKSTP understands that nurturing next-generation I&T talent is as important as any R&D project, if not more. We’re currently an ecosystem that over 2 200 tech companies from 26 countries and regions call home, offering comprehensive support to more than 15 000 research and development professionals – a network we’re looking overseas to extend, and a number we’re eager to invest in for a sustainable future.”

     Following this, the Deputy Director-General of the OASES, Dr Jimmy Chiang, provided an overview of I&T developments in Hong Kong. “The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has been committed to advancing the I&T ecosystem through substantial efforts, which include significant financial investments in the past few years to establish new I&T infrastructures, foster international research collaborations, and offer a diverse range of funding schemes for I&T projects and companies. The development of new I&T zones within the territory provides tremendous opportunities for I&T enterprises, specifically in expanding their research and development functions,” he said.

     The Head of Business and Talent Attraction/Investment Promotion of the InvestHK London Office, Ms Daisy Ip, concluded the seminar by highlighting Hong Kong’s strategic advantages for businesses and talent. “From Hong Kong’s world-class infrastructure and strategic location to our vibrant talent pool and government-backed initiatives, Hong Kong serves as a launchpad for those looking to scale, collaborate, and push boundaries both regionally and globally,” she said.

     A networking reception was held immediately after the seminar. Around 80 participants joined the entire event, including representatives from local government and professionals from the I&T, business and academic sectors, providing an opportunity for further collaboration and discussions.

            

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     The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, visited the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) this afternoon (March 7) to learn more about the department’s work in monitoring environmental quality and the application of innovative technologies in its work. She also exchanged views with staff representatives from various grades in the department.

     Accompanied by the Permanent Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Clement Leung, Mrs Yeung first met with the Director of Environmental Protection, Dr Samuel Chui, and the directorate staff to receive an update on the department’s latest developments in various areas of work.

     In recent years, the EPD has introduced or developed innovative technological devices to meet its operational needs, one of which is the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Environmental Air Nuisance Investigation Robot Dog (AI Dog). Unlike traditional investigative methods that rely on the sense of smell and experience of the investigators, the AI Dog enhances its accuracy and efficiency through continuous AI machine learning. It effectively identifies and locates sources of pollution by connecting with the Internet of Things to search the big data of the Hong Kong Air Pollutant Emission Inventory, and is now on trial in various districts. The Ground Penetrating Radar enables the EPD to track the routes and leakage of underground sewage pipes without road openings.

     The EPD staff gave Mrs Yeung a demonstration of the use of the AI Dog to identify and locate sources of pollution. They also demonstrated the operation of the Ground Penetrating Radar.

     At the Smart Command and Control Centre, Mrs Yeung received a briefing from the EPD staff on the use of the Unmanned Submarine instead of divers to conduct monitoring and sampling in the Shing Mun River through remote control and real-time images. In addition, EPD staff also introduced the use of the Mesh Network Sampling Robot Squad for water-quality sampling and investigations in remote or dangerous areas in a more efficient manner.

     Mrs Yeung said that the department’s AI Dog and AI Unmanned Submarine are similar to AI civil servants. They improve work efficiency and enable better follow-up proposals for pollution problems that were difficult to handle in the past. By resolving the problems in a shorter time, it gives the public a greater sense of fulfilment and serves as an example of making good use of technology.

     Mrs Yeung said that the 2025-26 Budget reinforced the fiscal consolidation programme. Bureaux and departments are required to further review their resource allocation and work priorities, and provide public services in a more cost-effective manner through streamlining procedures. She encouraged the departments to step up their efforts to apply technology in their work to enhance efficiency and manpower utilisation in the civil service.

     Before concluding her visit, Mrs Yeung met with staff representatives of various grades in the department to exchange views on matters that concerned them.