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Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Following is the English translation of the opening remarks by the Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, at the special meeting of the Legislative Council Finance Committee this afternoon (April 13):

Chairman,

Among the matters related to the civil service in the 2026-27 Draft Estimates of Expenditure, I would like to focus my introduction on the following items.

The first item is the civil service establishment. The entire Government has continued to implement the fiscal consolidation programme and strictly contain the growth of its operating expenditure, which has achieved certain results. In line with the Productivity Enhancement Programme and in order to optimise the use of manpower resources, we will reduce the civil service establishment by 2 per cent each in 2026-27 and 2027-28 basing on the establishment of the preceding financial year. Together with the establishment reduced under the zero-growth policy for the civil service establishment in previous years, a cumulative deletion of over 10 000 posts is expected within this term of Government.

All bureaux and their departments (B/Ds) have considered such factors as the overall service demand, operational needs and vacancy situations for making arrangements for the 2 per cent reduction in the civil service establishment in 2026-27. The overall civil service establishment will be reduced to an estimated level of about 188 000 posts by April 1, 2026.

I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate that the reduction in establishment is the most direct way to reduce the actual expenditure, as the financial provisions for personal emoluments allocated to B/Ds are calculated based on the establishment rather than the strength. With the reduction in establishment, the provisions allocated to them will be directly reduced.

I understand that concerns have been raised about the impact of the reduction in establishment on the development of large-scale projects and the efficiency of daily services. I would like to take this opportunity to clarify the matter. Reduction in the civil service establishment is achieved by optimising manpower arrangements through reorganisation and reprioritisation of work while maintaining the efficiency of public services. All posts will be reviewed to ascertain the necessity to retain them. For posts that are essential to the provision of public services, they will be retained. Departments with actual needs can still apply for additional manpower. For instance, we will deploy internal manpower and create time-limited posts as necessary for the preparation of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Finance Ministers’ Meeting 2026.

As for civil service pay adjustment, we are taking forward the relevant work of the 2026-27 civil service pay adjustment in a gradual and orderly manner in accordance with the established mechanism. The 2026 Pay Trend Survey (PTS) is currently under way, and the results are expected to be available in May. The Chief Executive in Council will make a decision on the 2026-27 civil service pay adjustment arrangements having due regard to all relevant factors, including the state of Hong Kong’s economy, changes in the cost of living, the Government’s fiscal position, the net pay trend indicators derived from the PTS, the pay claims of the staff sides and civil service morale.

The next item is the work on civil service training. The Civil Service College (CSC) will continue to implement the Governance Talents Development Programme to cultivate a pool of governance talent who love the country and Hong Kong and are familiar with the national development and international landscape as well as local circumstances. In addition, the CSC will continue to take forward various initiatives to strengthen the governance capabilities of the civil service. On AI, the CSC will collaborate with the Digital Policy Office to provide training and online learning resources themed around AI to enable civil servants to better grasp the relevant knowledge. The CSC will also continue to enhance elements related to AI and technology application in leadership training for civil servants, enabling leaders to guide their departments in adopting AI more widely to improve public services. The relevant estimated expenditure for 2026-27 is approximately $259 million.

As for medical benefits, the Government will continue to honour its contractual obligation as the employer and provide medical benefits for serving civil servants, pensioners and other eligible persons. The medical services provided by the Hospital Authority (HA) as part of the medical benefits have been included in the HA’s overall provision. Regarding Families Clinics and dental services provided by the Department of Health, on top of its regular services, the provision will continue to cover the pilot scheme on provision of dental scaling services via private dental organisations for some civil service eligible persons, the pilot scheme on receiving designated dental services at a medical institution in Shenzhen and the seasonal influenza vaccination pilot scheme.

The Civil Service Bureau will continue to take forward various policies and initiatives, such as expanding the functions of the Public Service Commission to cover Tier II investigation under the Heads of Department Accountability System, and formulating enhancement measures to develop a more rigorous civil service performance appraisal system for differentiating staff performance more effectively.

Chairman, this is the end of my introduction. I would welcome questions from Members.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Following is the speech by the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, at the Main Forum and Distinguished Contributors Gala of the 2026 World Internet Conference (WIC) Asia-Pacific Summit today (April 13):

(Deputy Director of the Cyberspace Administration of China, Mr Wang Jingtao), (Secretary-General of the World Internet Conference, Mr Ren Xianliang), Professor Francis Gurry (Vice-chairman of the WIC), Financial Secretary Mr Paul Chan, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,

Good afternoon. Welcome to Hong Kong and to the Main Forum of this Summit. We are gathered here today not only to strengthen dialogue and co-operation, but to chart a more inclusive, secure and innovative digital future. This year’s Summit is especially meaningful, as the World Internet Conference distinguished contributors are joining us to share their insights and experience in advancing global Internet development.

The world is experiencing a powerful wave of digital transformation. Only through technological innovation and international co‑operation can we build a sustainable digital future for all. This direction aligns closely with China’s National 15th Five‑Year Plan, which calls for deeper integration of technology and industry. Hong Kong has embraced this mission with determination. We are pressing ahead to develop Hong Kong into an international innovation and technology (I&T) centre and to support the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area in becoming a world‑class innovation hub.

Guided by the Hong Kong I&T Development Blueprint, we are shaping a new Hong Kong I&T landscape anchored by “three major I&T parks” and “five key research and development (R&D) institutions”. Our industry policy focuses on strategic technology areas such as life and health technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, and advanced manufacturing and new energy, which will define Hong Kong’s global competitiveness in the decades ahead.

Home to five of the world’s top 100 universities, Hong Kong’s academic excellence continues to fuel our R&D capability. Our two existing InnoHK research clusters are driving breakthroughs in healthcare, AI and robotics. A new InnoHK cluster, focusing on sustainable development, energy, advanced manufacturing and new materials, will be established in the first half of this year. At the moment, over 3 000 researchers from around the world are contributing their expertise at the InnoHK clusters, building a vibrant platform for long‑term innovation and global R&D collaboration.

The HKSAR (Hong Kong Special Administrative Region) Government continues to invest strategically in infrastructure and talent to accelerate the transformation of R&D outcomes and foster tech industry development. For example, the Hong Kong Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Institute, one of the five key R&D institutions, is set to launch this year to drive the strategic development of AI.

With the kick-off of the Sandy Ridge Data Facility Cluster project last month, running in parallel with Cyberport’s AI Supercomputing Centre, Hong Kong’s computing power is set to increase by more than thirtyfold by 2032, meeting the fast‑growing demands of the AI industry. We will also set up the first National Manufacturing Innovation Centre outside the Chinese Mainland, contributing directly to the nation’s breakthroughs in core technologies, particularly in semiconductors.

Hong Kong’s open and friendly business environment, world-class infrastructure, global university partnerships and international talent pool make us a magnet for talents and enterprises. Our unique advantage under “one country, two systems” positions us as both the gateway to the Chinese Mainland and a bridge to the world. As a “super connector” and a “super value-adder”, Hong Kong facilitates the flow of ideas, capital and talents for ventures that are keen to harness comparative strengths across jurisdictions.

Hong Kong’s I&T transformation is already yielding visible results. Our start-up ecosystem has grown rapidly, now home to more than 5 200 start-ups, representing a surge of around 40 per cent compared to that of five years ago and reflecting Hong Kong’s growing appeal to global innovators. International rankings also affirm our momentum: Hong Kong placed third worldwide in the “Technology” factor and fourth overall in the World Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2025, and we are the first in Asia and fourth globally in the World Talent Ranking 2025. Even more significant, the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou innovation cluster topped the Global Innovation Index 2025 Ranking of World’s Top 100 Innovation Clusters for the first time. All these achievements are not isolated milestones, but demonstrate Hong Kong’s solid capability and rising influence in shaping global I&T development.

Building a community with a shared future in cyberspace requires the concerted efforts of all parties. We look forward to working with partners from all regions to deepen co-operation, share opportunities and generate real benefits through digital and intelligent development.

In closing, I wish the WIC Asia-Pacific Summit every success. Thank you all for your presence, and I trust the Summit will be most fruitful. Thank you.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The Major Sports Events Committee today announced it has awarded “M” Mark status to two international competitions scheduled for April 17 to 19: the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2026 and the 2026 UCI Track World Cup, Hong Kong, China.

“The world’s top rugby teams will gather at Kai Tak Stadium for three days of thrilling competitions at the Hong Kong Sevens,” said Committee Chairman Wilfred Ng.

“At the same time, the Hong Kong Velodrome will transform into a stage of speed where elite cyclists from around the globe compete, showcasing the pinnacle of velocity and skills at the UCI Track World Cup,” Mr Ng added.

He noted that these events will foster local sports development and generate economic benefits, further enhancing Hong Kong’s image as a hub for major international sporting events.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, at the World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit today (April 13):
 
Honourable Minister Zhuang Rongwen of the Ministry of the Cyberspace Administration of PRC, Honourable Director Zhou Ji of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Honourable Secretary General Ren Xianliang of the World Internet Conference, honourable ministers and officials from around the world, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, 
 
     Good morning. I am delighted to welcome you to the 2026 World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit. 
 
     It is an honour for Hong Kong to be hosting this prestigious event – and for the second consecutive year.
 
     This year’s Summit gathers more than 1 000 high-profile participants from some 50 countries and regions. You’re here to seek collaboration opportunities, to network with a world of like-minded professionals, and to come together on a cohesive digital strategy, given today’s fast-evolving global digital landscape.
 
     The theme of this year’s Summit, “Digital and Intelligent Empowerment for Innovative Development – Jointly Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace”, underlines the essential value of digital collaboration on a global scale.
 
     The impressive turnout for this Summit is a testament to Hong Kong’s unparalleled role under the unique “one country, two systems” framework.
 
     A premier international financial, shipping and trade centre, Hong Kong thrives thanks to our robust common law system, free flow of information, capital, goods and talent, and peerless connectivity both to the vast Mainland market and the wide world beyond. All under the auspices of “one country, two systems”.
 
     Hosting this international Summit also underscores Hong Kong’s growing prominence as an international innovation and technology hub. No less important, it reinforces our deep integration into national development strategies. The country’s National 15th Five-Year Plan, approved last month, continues to champion Hong Kong’s development as an international I&T hub, let me add. 
 
     That includes supporting the development of I&T in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The Greater Bay Area is a cluster city development that brings together Hong Kong and Macao with nine southern cities, and brings together a population of over 87 million.
 
     A prime example of that is the Hong Kong Park of the Hetao Shenzhen‑Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone, which officially opened in December. Straddling Hong Kong’s boundary with the Mainland’s technology hub of Shenzhen, the Co-operation Zone provides more than the much-needed land resources for I&T development. It presents vast opportunities for innovative synergy between the two places, and great potential for co-operation that radiates beyond boundaries.
 
     The Hong Kong Park of the Zone has already attracted more than 70 tenants from key technology sectors, including artificial intelligence and data science, life and health technology, and new energy. 
 
     We are also working with Mainland authorities on implementing facilitating policies at the Co-operation Zone. They include enabling the cross-boundary flow of bio-samples and other innovation elements. 
 
     Not surprisingly, the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou innovation cluster topped the World Intellectual Property Organization’s Global Innovation Index last year to become No.1 in the world. That’s up one place from the year before.
 
     Complementing Hong Kong Park’s development, we published a conceptual outline of our development plan for I&T in the San Tin Technopole last November.
 
     The Technopole and adjacent Hong Kong Park, both in our burgeoning Northern Metropolis, can provide land on a larger scale, to support the growth of strategic I&T industries. Together, San Tin Technopole and Hong Kong Park will form a crucial node for integrated development across upstream, midstream and downstream industries, offering full-chain support – from offices and prototyping to testing, pilot production and manufacturing – and working with the Greater Bay Area’s industry supply chains.
 
     AI is central to the HKSAR Government’s accelerating I&T development. Over the past few years, it has earned Hong Kong international recognition. 
 
     Hong Kong ranks among the world’s leading economies in AI preparedness. That’s according to last year’s Technology and Innovation Report on Inclusive AI for Development, published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. Meanwhile, Hong Kong came third in the Global AI Competitiveness Index, after only New York and London.
 
     And we are putting together a comprehensive strategy combining world-class infrastructure, cutting-edge research and development and a culture of responsible innovation. Boosting our computing power, a key driver of AI development, is a priority.
 
     Hong Kong’s overall computing power rose to 5 000 petaFLOPS, following the launch of Cyberport’s AI Supercomputing Centre in December 2024, which laid a vital foundation for pioneering AI research and applications. 
 
     And the upcoming data facility cluster at Sandy Ridge, also in the Northern Metropolis, will further expand Hong Kong’s overall computing power. By 2032, this cluster alone will provide 180 000 petaFLOPS. That’s 36 times Hong Kong’s current computing power.
 
     As for R&D, our InnoHK Research Cluster focused on AI and robotics is funding 16 laboratories, together with over a thousand local and international researchers.
 
     There’s more. The Hong Kong AI Research and Development Institute’s opening, later this year, will help drive breakthroughs from upstream AI R&D. It will also transform midstream and downstream R&D outcomes and expand use cases.
 
     We are no less committed to making AI accessible to all. Under the “AI+” and “AI for all” campaigns, all segments of society – companies, employees, the civil service, students and even our older population – will have better access to AI literacy programmes.
 
     Above all, Hong Kong recognises that the power of AI must be balanced by its responsible, and inclusive use. After all, technology is a tool to help us enable innovative new approaches to connectivity, trust and shared prosperity. A tool that could function well only with a spirit of co-operation and creativity.
 
     Hong Kong looks forward to working with partners around the region, and across the world, to help shape a digital future built on openness, innovation and inclusivity.
 
     My thanks to the World Internet Conference for hosting this year’s Asia-Pacific Summit, and for your staunch support and trust in Hong Kong to put it together for the global internet community. 
 
     I wish everyone a productive and rewarding Summit, and an enjoyable stay in Hong Kong, Asia’s world city. And the region’s fast-rising innovation city. 
 
     Thank you.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, at the Opening Ceremony of the 3rd Hong Kong World Youth Science Conference and Xiangjiang Nobel Forum 2026 today (April 12):

Deputy Director Zhang Yong of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Deputy Commissioner Li Yongsheng of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the HKSAR, Director Chen Wei of Bureau IV of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Ms Li Ran, President of the Hong Kong Alumni Association of Beijing Universities, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,

​Good morning. It is a great pleasure to join you, today, at the opening of the 3rd Hong Kong World Youth Science Conference and Xiangjiang Nobel Forum.

There are more than 1 000 innovation-inspired individuals – from over 30 countries and regions – here for the Science Conference, the Nobel Forum and the relevant events, taking place from today to this Thursday. 

This week is therefore a week of gathering for extraordinarily talented people. Today is a gathering of winners of the Nobel Prize and Turing Award, and more than 100 academics from China and overseas, as well as representatives from over 20 international institutions and organisations. And that’s not the half of it. More than 300 outstanding innovation and technology (I&T) enterprises from the Mainland and Macao are here, together with leading entrepreneurs and representatives from tech innovation companies and students from all over the world.

This series of events are held under the overarching theme of “Innovating the Future Globally”. Beyond today’s Science Conference and Nobel Forum, you’re taking in forums ranging from quantum information technology, biomedicine and artificial intelligence, to an innovation achievement exhibition, visits to institutes and more.

And what better place to come together, to help shape an innovative and inclusive future for us all, than Hong Kong. Thanks to the “one country, two systems” principle, Hong Kong has long served as the world’s “super connector” and “super value-adder”. We are the only city in the world that counts as many as five universities in the global top 100. Our business environment is open and transparent. We enjoy a long tradition of the rule of law, and our common law legal system is similar to most global financial hubs. We make it easy for companies and investors from China, our country, and from around the world, to do business together here.

Fundamental to Hong Kong’s thriving development is that we enjoy the unwavering support of our motherland, China. Last month, China launched its 15th Five-Year Plan, which continues to champion Hong Kong’s development as an international innovation and technology centre. 

InnoHK, our flagship R&D (research and development) initiative, is a good example to showcase how our city is rapidly rising as a hub for global research collaboration. 

Our two existing InnoHK research clusters focus on healthcare technology, and on AI and robotics. They’re built on collaboration with more than 30 world-renowned universities and research institutes from 12 economies, bridging together some 3 000 researchers, locally and globally, to conduct ground-breaking research. 

A third InnoHK research cluster, focusing on sustainable development, energy and advanced manufacturing and materials, is in the works. I’m pleased to inform you that, like the original two, it will serve as a centre for international research collaboration, linking local research institutions with prominent universities and research institutes around the world. 

Eight proposals have already been approved, and the R&D centres under this cluster will be set up, in phases, beginning in the coming couple of months.  

InnoHK is just one of many tangible illustrations of Hong Kong’s commitment to I&T, and collaboration, on a global scale. We welcome strategic technology companies, professionals and talented graduates to come to Hong Kong for their innovative future. In short, we welcome you.

The Hong Kong World Youth Science Conference, the Xiangjiang Nobel Forum and the related events are all part of this year’s Business of Innovation and Technology Week. 

Running until April 16, the Business of Innovation and Technology Week includes InnoEx, showcasing technology in five key areas: AI+, the low-altitude economy, property technology, retail technology and robotics.

Our very own Digital Policy Office has set up a Smart Hong Kong Pavilion at InnoEx, which will open its doors tomorrow. Themed “AI+ Hong Kong”, the pavilion will showcase over 100 I&T solutions, including those developed by the HKSAR Government, as well as award-winning I&T projects by businesses and students. You’re all invited to take part in the interactive experiences and innovative demonstrations there, and see for yourselves Hong Kong’s achievements in I&T and developing into a smart city. 

My thanks to the Hong Kong Alumni Association of Beijing Universities for its organisation of this year’s Conference and associated forums. 

I wish you all a rewarding week, and a most enjoyable stay in Hong Kong, the world’s fast-rising East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. 

That includes the famous Hong Kong Rugby Sevens, this year celebrating its 50th anniversary in unforgettable style at world-class Kai Tak Stadium. It all kicks off on Friday. 

Enjoy all that Hong Kong has to offer! Thank you. 

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

To support the 11th National Security Education Day on April 15 this year, the Correctional Services Department (CSD) held an open day at the Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum and the Community Education Experience Centre today (April 11) to raise public awareness of national security and allow the public to understand the CSD’s initiatives and accomplishments in safeguarding national security.
 
The theme of this year’s National Security Education Day is “Proactively Align with the 15th Five-Year Plan Follow a Holistic Approach to Development and Security”. The open day featured game booths centred on the 15th Five-Year Plan and national security, aimed at deepening the public’s understanding of the Plan and national security, as well as strengthening their sense of national identity. In response to the publication of the white paper on “Hong Kong: Safeguarding China’s National Security Under the Framework of One Country, Two Systems” by the State Council Information Office earlier, the event also included a related game booth to enhance the public’s understanding of the white paper in an interesting and interactive way.
 
The CSD Sports Association’s online charity gift sales platform, Made in Prison, also set up a sales counter at the open day, selling a number of National Security Education Day limited-edition products. While promoting national security, it also encouraged the public to support rehabilitation of persons in custody.
 
Moreover, the Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum and the Community Education Experience Centre were open to the public. A gallery themed “Correctional Services and National Security” has been set up in the Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum to deepen the public’s understanding of the importance and significance of safeguarding national security. The Community Education Experience Centre, themed “Home, Country and Corrections”, features a number of interactive games and multimedia items to promote national security and the messages of safeguarding the country and home, leading a law-abiding and drug-free life, as well as supporting offender rehabilitation.
 
The Deputy Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan, accompanied by the Commissioner of Correctional Services, Mr Wong Kwok-hing, also attended the event to visit exhibitions and game booths.
 
In addition, the CSD today launched the “National Security Education Special Edition of Rehabilitation Express” promotion vehicle to disseminate national security messages to young people in the community. The vehicle will visit primary and secondary schools across Hong Kong, featuring four interactive games on the theme of national security, including scenario simulation and motion-sensing games, with the aim of embedding national security awareness in the community and schools, and cultivating young people’s self-awareness in safeguarding national security.
 
To further enhance national security awareness among persons in custody, the CSD will also convert some content in the promotion vehicle into virtual-reality games, allowing persons in custody to learn accurate national security knowledge through immersive three-dimensional virtual scenarios within correctional institutions, thereby building their sense of nationhood and strengthening national identity.
 
The CSD, as the last element in the criminal justice system, will continue to ensure prison stability, safeguard national security and promote national security education through organising different rehabilitation and community education activities.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     The Transport Department today (April 13) said that it has been pooling the efforts of government, industry, academic and research sectors through the Smart Traffic Fund (STF) to promote the long-term development of smart mobility in Hong Kong.

     The Commissioner for Transport, Miss Winnie Tse, visited the InnoEX 2026 to learn more about the STF projects showcased at the Smart Hong Kong Pavilion, and experience how digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI) have been integrated into traffic and transport solutions:

(1) Enhancing vehicle and driving safety

• The requirement for vehicles with extendable aerial structures to be equipped with an over-height warning system has been implemented in phases since March 2025. The STF has funded a research centre in developing a monitoring system for crane height and position, preventing accidents caused by unretracted crane arms damaging bridges as well as safeguarding driving and road safety. This system is now commercially available, benefitting the trade;
• The STF subsidised a university in developing an intelligent driving training system for container trucks using extended reality technology and a dynamic motion platform. It provides truck drivers with highly realistic simulated scenarios for personalised training to improve driving skills; and
• The STF also funded a university to establish an alerting system for identifying risky driving behaviour or signs of distraction by monitoring and analysing neural transmission data, including physiological indicators and changes in psychological states. By shifting the safety line from “post-accident reaction” to “pre-accident warning”, the system effectively reduces the risk of traffic accidents.

(2) Enhancing public service efficiency

• The STF subsidised a university to adopt AI technology to analyse pedestrian motion (such as characteristics like slower walking speeds of the elderly or persons with mobility impairment) to support the dynamic optimisation of pedestrian traffic signal timings, thereby enhancing the experience of pedestrians at crossings;
• The STF funded a university in developing multi-tier concrete inspection methods to detect surface and subsurface structural defects in bridge decks. This improves inspection accuracy and facilitates preventive maintenance in an orderly manner, enhancing the efficiency of structural maintenance of bridges; and
• The STF also subsidised a university in developing a smart route planning platform for transporting modular integrated construction modules. By enabling precise monitoring of street conditions along logistics routes, it ensures the safe delivery of large-scale prefabricated components to construction sites, enhancing transport safety and efficiency, thereby accelerating construction progress.

(3) Commuting convenience for persons with visual impairment

• The STF subsidised a private company in developing smart glasses, which apply AI computer vision technology to assist persons with visual impairment in identifying obstacles, bus stops, carriageways and pavements. The glasses also provide navigation functions to enhance the travel convenience and safety of visually impaired persons.

(4) Improving public transport safety and scheduling efficiency

• The STF funded a start-up in developing systems to monitor the dynamic speed limit of public light buses (PLBs) in real-time according to their specific road sections, deploy the fleet based on passenger data, and display arrival information of routes at minibus stops using solar power. They enhance minibus driving safety, assist passengers in planning their journeys, and support fleet deployment and operational management; and
• The STF also subsidised a research centre in developing door-mounted monitoring devices for PLBs. These sensors ensure passenger safety during boarding and alighting, preventing accidents at the source and enhancing the overall operational safety of the minibus.

     Miss Tse said, “The STF has been funding enterprises as well as technology and research institutes to develop projects that have effectively assisted the transport trades, passengers, persons in need and government departments in addressing different scenarios in traffic, transport and logistics. They have played a crucial role in facilitating commuting convenience, enhancing efficiency of the road network or road space, and enhancing driving safety. We encourage more eligible organisations to apply for funding to jointly advance smart transport and traffic so that technology empowers, transport serves and people benefit.”

     The Government set up the $1 billion STF at end-March 2021 to support enterprises or organisations in conducting research and applications of innovative vehicle-related technologies. As of end-March 2026, the STF had approved a total of 89 projects over the past five years, with funding of about $619 million.