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Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department today launched the “Unlocking Hong Kong Trail” hiking challenge to commemorate the trail’s 40th anniversary.

Eight checkpoints have been set up along the trail for hikers to collect e-badges while learning about the unique features of each section as they hike.

The Hong Kong Trail, divided into eight sections and spanning 50 km, is the most hiker-friendly of the city’s four long-distance hiking trails.

Starting at Victoria Peak and ending at Big Wave Bay, it traverses five country parks. Section 1 at Victoria Peak offers spectacular views of Victoria Harbour and is part of the “Four Peaks” tourism project under the Working Group on Developing Tourist Hotspots.

From today until February 28, 2026, people can register for the challenge on the event website. To collect e-badges, they should visit the eight checkpoints, scan QR codes with their smartphones, then answer questions about the trail to “unlock” each checkpoint.

Those who successfully unlock all eight checkpoints during the event period will receive commemorative prizes while stocks last.

The department advised participants to hike with friends or family members.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) today (November 13) announced the launch of EnsembleTX, marking the commencement of the pilot phase of Project Ensemble. This milestone represents a significant advancement in enabling real-value transactions involving tokenised deposits and digital assets within a controlled pilot environment.

EnsembleTX builds upon the successful outcomes of the Ensemble Sandbox experimentation, which since August 2024 has allowed industry pioneers to test comprehensive end-to-end use cases for settling digital asset transactions using experimental tokenised deposits. In the new pilot phase, the HKMA, participating banks (Annex A) and other industry pioneers (Annex B) aim to enable faster, more transparent and efficient settlement of real-value tokenised transactions. The initial focus will be on empowering market participants to utilise tokenised deposits in tokenised money market fund transactions, and to manage liquidity and treasury needs in real time.

To establish a strong foundation for further innovation, EnsembleTX will operate throughout 2026. Interbank settlement of tokenised deposit transactions will initially be facilitated via the HKD Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system. The pilot environment will be progressively upgraded and enhanced to support settlement in tokenised Central Bank Money (CeBM) on an around the clock basis. This evolution will further enable the continuous development of Hong Kong’s broader tokenisation ecosystem.

The HKMA and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), a key partner and member of the Ensemble Architecture Community, will continue to collaborate closely to advance the practical applications of tokenisation technology across a diverse set of asset classes, use cases, and sectors within the financial industry.

The Chief Executive of the HKMA, Mr Eddie Yue, said, “EnsembleTX marks a pivotal moment in our journey, upgrading from proof-of-concept to a real-value setting. It is where innovation meets implementation, and the concepts and details tested in the Ensemble Sandbox are now applied in real-value transactions, delivering tangible benefits to market participants. This milestone underscores Hong Kong’s pioneering role in shaping the future of digital finance, both regionally and globally. The HKMA invites stakeholders with innovative real-value use cases that leverage tokenised deposits to take part in this collaborative effort to further develop Hong Kong’s tokenisation ecosystem.”

The Chief Executive Officer of the SFC, Ms Julia Leung, said, “To scale tokenisation of investment products, interoperability is key. A critical step in that direction is today’s initiative announced by the HKMA which will gradually allow interbank settlement of tokenised deposits in real time around the clock. The SFC is committed to walking with the HKMA and the market participants in driving forward advanced tokenisation use cases leveraging EnsembleTX and building a dynamic and future-ready financial ecosystem.”

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

The 24th annual Mobileheroes, organized by the Industrial Development Administration (IDA) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), held its award ceremony on October 22 at Fubon International Conference Center. This year’s event centered on cutting-edge technologies including 5G, AI, and high-efficiency antenna design, encouraging innovators and students from the four corners of the world to create smart applications that applied to relevant industries, ESG, manufacturing, and healthcare. More than 200 contestants across 70 teams from 13 countries including Taiwan, France, Poland, and Argentina competed for over NT$3 million in prizes and the championship title. This year also welcomed international startup accelerators, including Baltic Sandbox (Baltics) and Technology Park Split (Croatia), who have visited Taiwan to contact startups and explore scalable innovation business models.

This year’s competition featured two main categories: Mobileheroes Global and Antenna Systems. After rigorous preliminary and semifinal rounds, 11 outstanding teams advanced to the final stage. Their projects showcased a diverse range of forward-thinking ideas, including AI-powered forest carbon estimation that combines satellite imagery, drone footage, and ground data to measure tree height and forest carbon storage; AI-based traffic safety systems that use base station signals to track pedestrians and vehicles, predict collision risks, and send real-time alerts to smartphones or vehicle head-up display (HUD); and smart industrial maintenance systems that collect vibration and temperature data from equipment such as pumps and compressors in factories and airports, using AI to detect early signs of wear or imbalance for predictive maintenance.

Distinguished guests included Mr. Wei-Hua Tseng, Senior Technical Specialist of the IDA, Mr. Carlos Alberto Hernandez, Director of the Argentine Trade Office in Taipei, and Mr. Lukasz Weremiuk, Deputy Director of the Polish Office in Taipei.

The IDA representative emphasized that the Mobileheroes serves as a key platform empowering young innovators to pursue their dreams, transform creativity into pragmatic solutions, and add smart value to Taiwan’s industrial ecosystem. Over the past 23 years, the competition has nurtured more than 10,000 ICT talents and helped establish nearly 50 tech startups, fostering 27 successful collaborations between startups and major corporations or research institutes. With Taiwan’s robust communications and networking industry, the IDA hopes the competition will continue to connect global markets and inspire deeper international cooperation through technological innovation.

After intense final judging, the top honors in the Mobileheroes Global were Gold Medal Award – Waterly (Poland), Merit Award – FiduciaEdge Technologies (Taiwan), Judges’ Award – Angel Eye (Taiwan). In the Antenna System Design Competition, the “Today We Worked Extra Hard” team won the top prize, while “HolySlot” and “Spicy Tofu” won the Cooperation Excellence Award for their strong collaboration with industry partners in early-stage antenna development.

This year’s corporate sponsors and partners included Chunghwa Telecom, Far EasTone, Taiwan Mobile, Hwacom, Taoyuan International Airport Corp., MediaTek, WNC, Compal, Wistron, Inventec, Quanta, Auden, Awan, Cybernet Systems Taiwan, Simutech, UfiSpace, MakerPro, and Techbang. These partners provided mentorship, awards, technical guidance, and market access, helping outstanding teams turn their innovations into real-world impact and commercial values.

Representatives from the Ministry of Economic Affairs, international innovation organizations, foreign representative offices in Taiwan, and ITRI jointly celebrated and witnessed the growing global visibility of Mobileheroes.

Spokesperson: Ms. Pei-Li Chen, Deputy Director General, Industrial Development Administration
Tel: 886-2-2754-1255 ext. 2903 / 886-925-775-150
Email: plchen@ida.gov.tw

Contact Organization:Electronics and Information Technology Industry Division,Industrial Development Administration,(MOEA)
Contact Person:Mr.Tseng
Contact Phone:886-2-2754-1255#2219

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

As 5G technologies continue evolving dynamically, Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) has moved from early-stage development into a more mature phase, fostering a more innovative and diversified telecommunications ecosystem and laying an essential foundation for the future development of next-generation communications such as 6G. To strengthen collaboration between Taiwan and international communications communities, the Industrial Development Administration (IDA), Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) held the “2025 5G Summit” on October 20 in Taipei, marking the third consecutive year of this flagship forum of international communications communities.
The event invited 16 stakeholders, including international telecom operators, system integrators, software vendors, and testing labs from eight countries, such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Singapore, Vietnam, Mongolia, and Indonesia. Key participants included Verizon, the second-largest U.S. telecom operator, Rakuten Mobile of Japan, the OREX SAI led by NTT DOCOMO, Viettel High Tech of Vietnam and Mobicom of Mongolia. Together with 37 Taiwanese network and communications companies, participants exchanged insights on AI-enabled network automation, Open RAN deployment, and global cooperation in next-generation communications.
In his opening remarks, Director-General Chiou Chyou-Huey of IDA highlighted that Taiwan’s strengths in semiconductors and ICT have made it a trusted and resilient partner in the global supply chain. The Taiwanese government has collaborated with the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) to establish a TIP-certified Open Network Laboratory in Taiwan. The lab provides an interoperable testing environment aligned with international standards and helps domestic vendors develop globally compatible Open RAN solutions. It also works closely with government-backed laboratories in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany to strengthen joint testing and certification efforts. To date, nine Taiwanese companies have earned TIP certifications for Open RAN solutions that meet international interoperability requirements. In recent years, the government and industry have jointly advanced 137 projects across multiple sectors, focusing on developing and validating value-added applications for commercial deployment. Approximately half of these projects involve AI-enabled smart manufacturing, showcasing Taiwan’s ability to integrate 5G and AI innovations.
Taiwan’s ICT industry continues to deepen its role in international telecom infrastructure cooperation. UfiSpace’s 400G Open Transport Router has become a key component for major telecom operators in the United States and Europe. The company is also collaborating with NTT DATA to develop AI-driven open optical transmission technologies that support future 6G networks. Meanwhile, MTI received funding through the Wireless Innovation Fund (NOFO 2), administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce, to develop and commercialize O-RU integration technology in collaboration with global partners. These achievements underscore international recognition of Taiwan’s technological innovation and its steady growing contributions to next-generation communications.
During the forum, international delegates visited the Asia New Bay Area 5G AIoT Demonstration Site in Kaohsiung, organized by the Industrial Development Administration (IDA), MOEA. Delegates will witness 5G applications in smart port operations and offshore fisheries, including a vessel-based 5G private network integrated with drones and AI vision systems that assist in oceanic resource mapping. The delegation also visited several Taiwanese companies, such as LITE-ON and Ataya, which specialize in Open RAN and AI-based network automation solutions, gaining deeper insights into Taiwan’s technological strengths and innovative applications.
The Open RAN approach, characterized by open interfaces and diversified supply chains, has become a key driver of innovation in global telecommunications. The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) and the O-RAN Alliance have initiated discussions on the division of responsibilities in 6G standardization, with Open RAN expected to remain a central focus in future 6G development. Looking ahead, the MOEA will continue to work closely with Taiwan and international communications stakeholders to advance next-generation communications technologies, while deepening and broadening collaboration with the global ecosystem to promote a diverse, reliable, and secure global supply chain.

Director-General Chiou Chyou-Huey of IDA, MOEA (front row, center), attended the 2025 5G Summit, joining representatives from 16 telecom and technology organizations across eight countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Singapore, Vietnam, Mongolia, and Indonesia.

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

As 5G technologies continue evolving dynamically, Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) has moved from early-stage development into a more mature phase, fostering a more innovative and diversified telecommunications ecosystem and laying an essential foundation for the future development of next-generation communications such as 6G. To strengthen collaboration between Taiwan and international communications communities, the Industrial Development Administration (IDA), Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) held the “2025 5G Summit” on October 20 in Taipei, marking the third consecutive year of this flagship forum of international communications communities.
The event invited 16 stakeholders, including international telecom operators, system integrators, software vendors, and testing labs from eight countries, such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Singapore, Vietnam, Mongolia, and Indonesia. Key participants included Verizon, the second-largest U.S. telecom operator, Rakuten Mobile of Japan, the OREX SAI led by NTT DOCOMO, Viettel High Tech of Vietnam and Mobicom of Mongolia. Together with 37 Taiwanese network and communications companies, participants exchanged insights on AI-enabled network automation, Open RAN deployment, and global cooperation in next-generation communications.
In his opening remarks, Director-General Chiou Chyou-Huey of IDA highlighted that Taiwan’s strengths in semiconductors and ICT have made it a trusted and resilient partner in the global supply chain. The Taiwanese government has collaborated with the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) to establish a TIP-certified Open Network Laboratory in Taiwan. The lab provides an interoperable testing environment aligned with international standards and helps domestic vendors develop globally compatible Open RAN solutions. It also works closely with government-backed laboratories in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany to strengthen joint testing and certification efforts. To date, nine Taiwanese companies have earned TIP certifications for Open RAN solutions that meet international interoperability requirements. In recent years, the government and industry have jointly advanced 137 projects across multiple sectors, focusing on developing and validating value-added applications for commercial deployment. Approximately half of these projects involve AI-enabled smart manufacturing, showcasing Taiwan’s ability to integrate 5G and AI innovations.
Taiwan’s ICT industry continues to deepen its role in international telecom infrastructure cooperation. UfiSpace’s 400G Open Transport Router has become a key component for major telecom operators in the United States and Europe. The company is also collaborating with NTT DATA to develop AI-driven open optical transmission technologies that support future 6G networks. Meanwhile, MTI received funding through the Wireless Innovation Fund (NOFO 2), administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce, to develop and commercialize O-RU integration technology in collaboration with global partners. These achievements underscore international recognition of Taiwan’s technological innovation and its steady growing contributions to next-generation communications.
During the forum, international delegates visited the Asia New Bay Area 5G AIoT Demonstration Site in Kaohsiung, organized by the Industrial Development Administration (IDA), MOEA. Delegates will witness 5G applications in smart port operations and offshore fisheries, including a vessel-based 5G private network integrated with drones and AI vision systems that assist in oceanic resource mapping. The delegation also visited several Taiwanese companies, such as LITE-ON and Ataya, which specialize in Open RAN and AI-based network automation solutions, gaining deeper insights into Taiwan’s technological strengths and innovative applications.
The Open RAN approach, characterized by open interfaces and diversified supply chains, has become a key driver of innovation in global telecommunications. The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) and the O-RAN Alliance have initiated discussions on the division of responsibilities in 6G standardization, with Open RAN expected to remain a central focus in future 6G development. Looking ahead, the MOEA will continue to work closely with Taiwan and international communications stakeholders to advance next-generation communications technologies, while deepening and broadening collaboration with the global ecosystem to promote a diverse, reliable, and secure global supply chain.

Director-General Chiou Chyou-Huey of IDA, MOEA (front row, center), attended the 2025 5G Summit, joining representatives from 16 telecom and technology organizations across eight countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Singapore, Vietnam, Mongolia, and Indonesia.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

     The Police announced today (November 13) that special traffic arrangements will be implemented in So Kon Po and Causeway Bay to facilitate the International Football Friendly Match – Hong Kong, China vs Cambodia, which will be held tonight at the Hong Kong Stadium. The Police urge members of the public travelling to areas subject to road traffic control to make use of public transport as far as possible.

A.    Traffic arrangements before the start of the event             —————— Part of the traffic lane of Caroline Hill Road between Eastern Hospital Road and Cotton Path;
– Westbound Hysan Avenue between Yun Ping Road and Hoi Ping Road;
– Stadium Path; and
– Lee Garden Road between Lan Fong Road and Hysan Avenue, except for green minibuses (GMBs).
 
Traffic diversions
———————- Eastern Hospital Road between Stadium Path and Tung Lo Wan Road will be re-routed one way northbound;
– Two traffic lanes on Caroline Hill Road between its western junction with Leighton Road and Link Road will be designated for traffic entering Caroline Hill Road from Hoi Ping Road;
– Hysan Avenue between Leighton Road and Hoi Ping Road will be re-routed one way eastbound;
– Two traffic lanes on eastbound Hysan Avenue will be designated for traffic turning right to Hoi Ping Road;
– Vehicles leaving the private driveway of Lee Garden One must turn left to eastbound Hysan Avenue;
– Traffic along Yun Ping Road cannot turn left to westbound Hysan Avenue, and vehicles will be diverted to Lan Fong Road and Pak Sha Road;
– Traffic along northbound Link Road downhill to northbound Caroline Hill Road may need to turn left to westbound Leighton Road; and
– Vehicles travelling along Lan Fong Road may not be allowed to turn left to southbound Lee Garden Road, and will be diverted to northbound Lee Garden Road, Foo Ming Street and southbound Percival Street, except for GMBs.——————————— Northern kerbside of Cotton Path; and
– Southern kerbside (taxi drop-off zone) and northern kerbside (private car drop-off zone) of Eastern Hospital Road near the main entrance of Hong Kong Stadium.—————– Eastern Hospital Road between Caroline Hill Road and Cotton Path;
– Northbound Link Road (downhill), except for vehicles heading for No. 1, 3, 5 and 7 on Link Road;
– Hoi Ping Road;
– Sunning Road, except for vehicles leaving Lee Garden Three Car Park;
– Cotton Path and Leighton Road (when necessary).———————- Before the end of the event, vehicles leaving buildings on Eastern Hospital Road may be permitted to turn right to northbound Eastern Hospital Road;
– Traffic along westbound Leighton Road cannot enter Caroline Hill Road for Link Road, and vehicles will be diverted via Wong Nai Chung Road and Broadwood Road; and
– When Leighton Road is closed, traffic along westbound Causeway Road will be diverted via Irving Street; traffic along eastbound Morrison Hill Road will be diverted via Canal Road West; traffic along southbound Percival Street must turn right to westbound Leighton Road; and traffic along southbound Canal Road East cannot turn left to Leighton Road.————————————- 
– Westbound Leighton Road;
– Percival Street south of Hennessy Road;
– Caroline Hill Road;
– Link Road;
– Stadium Path;
– Cotton Path; and
– Eastern Hospital Road.————————————-
 
     All on-street parking spaces on the following roads will be suspended from 5pm to 11pm:- Northbound Caroline Hill Road between Stadium Path and Cotton Path;
– Hoi Ping Road;
– Sunning Road; and
– Eastern Hospital Road.———————————————————

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) held its inaugural Ethics Governance Roundtable in Hong Kong today (November 12), with participation from INTERPOL, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and representatives from various countries.  The Roundtable featured in-depth discussions on ethics governance including personal financial risk management strategies, achieving fruitful outcomes.
 
During the Roundtable, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Management) Mr CHAN Joon-sun led the HKPF representatives in a series of discussions with the INTERPOL’s delegation led by Mr Eugênio RICAS, the Director of the Officer of Internal Oversight, representatives from the ICAC led by Mr YAU Shu-chun, consuls and liaison officers based in Hong Kong representing Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Mongolia, Netherlands, Philippines, Thailand and United States.
 
Participants shared the frameworks and measures to enhance ethical awareness and fostering a mindset of financial prudence among officers within their organisation and also exchanged best practices.  In face of emerging challenge in pursuing ethics governance, the participants reached a consensus to shape the future of ethical policing through strengthened cross-boundary coordination, collaboration, and a collective commitment among international agencies.
 
Mr Chan remarked that police mandates are not only granted by law, but built by the trust of the people being served.  In a world of increasing complexity, trust cannot be assumed, it must be earned every single day through actions, transparency and accountability.
 
Mr Eugênio RICAS, Director of the Office of Internal Oversight of INTERPOL expressed his appreciation to the HKPF for providing an international platform that facilitates cross-border dialogue and cooperation.  He noted that the Roundtable demonstrated HK’s proactive role as a key hub for international policing collaboration.  Consuls and liaison officers from various countries, including Ms Yuliana Ratih DAMAYANTI, Consul of the Consulate General of Indonesia in Hong Kong, Mr Adnane MAKRANI, liaison officer of the Netherlands and co-ordinator of the Foreign Law Enforcement Community, and Mr Jarupatra RATTANASERI, Consul of Royal Thai Consulate-General, Hong Kong — also remarked that the discussions offered new insights into the interrelationship between ethics governance and financial prudence.
 
The HKPF will continue to leverage Hong Kong’s role as a “super connector” through various international policing platforms, including INTERPOL, to further strengthen collaboration with law enforcement agencies across different countries and regions, working together to safeguard global and regional security.  Meanwhile, the HKPF remains steadfast in upholding integrity as the cornerstone of law enforcement and in preserving public trust as the foundation of organisational excellence.  The HKPF is committed to continuous improvement and professionalism, ensuring the city’s long-term stability and prosperity.