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Source: Republic of China Taiwan

To recognize the long-standing dedication and outstanding contributions of workers in industrial parks, the Bureau of Industrial Parks (BIP), Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) held the “2026 Labor Day Awards Ceremony” on April 27, honoring one National Model Worker and 107 Model Workers from industrial parks across Taiwan. The award recipients represent northern, central, southern, and eastern Taiwan and come from a wide range of industries, highlighting the solid foundation that supports the steady development of the nation’s industrial parks.
BIP Director General Yang Chih-Ching stated that the achievements of industrial parks are the result of the collective efforts of workers and enterprises alike. He noted that the awards ceremony serves not only as recognition of excellence but also as an important source of motivation for continuous improvement. Looking ahead, BIP will continue enhancing labor environments and service mechanisms to foster a more attractive industrial ecosystem. This year’s National Model Worker, Liu Yen-Hung of Asia Optical Co., Inc., was recognized for obtaining multiple patents through his professional expertise and actively participating in process optimization initiatives, significantly improving efficiency and reducing costs, thereby setting an exemplary standard for industrial park workers.
According to BIP, the awards ceremony not only recognizes individual workers but also honors enterprises with outstanding labor-management relations, exemplary labor unions, and distinguished union personnel, reflecting the collective efforts of diverse stakeholders within the industrial sector. Through public recognition and the promotion of role models, BIP aims to enhance workers’ sense of pride while encouraging enterprises to strengthen management systems and workplace practices, thereby fostering harmonious labor-management relations and improving overall industrial competitiveness. These efforts also contribute to the sustainable development of industrial parks.
In addition, the Work-Life Integration Friendly Enterprise Award was presented to FSP Technology Group, Daxin Materials Corporation, and Asia Optical Co., Inc. in recognition of their efforts to promote gender equality, family-friendly policies, and flexible working arrangements. The Community Service Contribution Award was granted to 27 enterprises, including Futaba Taiwan, NXP Semiconductors, Brogent Technologies Inc., and Canon Taiwan, for their long-term commitment to labor-management communication, workplace improvement, and corporate social responsibility. These enterprises have become an important force supporting stable business operations and reflect the industry’s gradual transformation toward people-centered and sustainable development.
BIP emphasized that this awards program not only showcases the outstanding achievements of workers and enterprises but also strengthens industrial cohesion, enhances workplace pride, and promotes team solidarity. Going forward, BIP will continue advancing its “Happy Industrial Parks” policy initiatives, improving the quality of employment environments, and fostering an industrial development model that balances competitiveness with human-centered values, thereby providing sustainable and long-term momentum for Taiwan’s industrial growth.

Spokesman: Mr. Liu Chi-Chuan (Deputy Director General, BIP)
Contact Number: 886-7-3613349, 0911363680
Email: lcc12@bip.gov.tw

Contact Person: Chen, Kuo-Lian (Environment and Labor Affairs Division)
Contact Number: 886-7-3611212 ext.477
Email: ckl123@bip.gov.tw

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The Registration & Electoral Office (REO) will hold an Electoral Information Centre Open Day on July 1 to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with members of the public.

The open day will feature talks on electoral matters, along with various interactive games. These will cover topics such as voter registration, the different stages of an election, the counting process, and clean elections, all with a view to deepening public knowledge of elections.

Participants can take photos with the Ballot Box Family mascots and will have a chance to win souvenirs.

Located at 7/F, Treasury Building, 3 Tonkin Street West, Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon, the Electoral Information Centre will be open to visitors from 2pm to 6pm during the open day. Entry will be free of charge and on a first-come, first-served basis.

For enquiries, call the REO hotline on 2891 1001 between 8.45am and 6pm from today until June 30.

Source: Government of Singapore

24 June 2026 – From 1 July 2026, the National Environment Agency (NEA) will strengthen regulations to enable consumers and businesses to make more informed choices and advance Singapore’s decarbonisation efforts. The Mandatory Energy Labelling Scheme (MELS) and Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) will introduce registration requirements for regulated goods [1] imported for own use and tighten advertising rules for regulated goods.

Extension of MELS and MEPS 

2.       Currently, regulated goods imported for sale in Singapore must meet the requirements of the MELS and MEPS (more information of MELS and MEPS in Annex A). Similar goods that are imported by end users, including businesses and households, for their own use are not covered. The volume of such own use imports is small, but this could grow over time as online marketplaces have made it increasingly easy for consumers to directly import goods, which are often inefficient. Some businesses have also been directly importing commercial storage refrigerators for their own use.

3.      Businesses and households who import regulated goods that are energy inefficient and do not comply with the MELS and MEPS could lock themselves into higher lifecycle energy costs and carbon footprints. To ensure that Regulated Goods imported by end users for own use are MELS and MEPS compliant, the Energy Conservation Act was amended on 8 April 2026 to extend these requirements to such regulated goods.  

Registration requirements

5.      Prior to registration, individuals and businesses should ensure that the regulated goods to be imported into Singapore meet the Minimum Energy Performance Standard requirements (refer to Annex B for detailed requirements and registration requirements). 

Tighten Advertising Rules for Regulated Goods

6.      From 1 July 2026, advertisements of non-compliant regulated goods, including those on online platforms, are not allowed. This regulation will ensure that non-compliant products are not offered to end users in Singapore. Visual advertisements must feature an Energy Label next to the product image or description. Where space is limited, the product’s energy efficiency rating (tick rating) and Certificate of Registration (COR) number must be prominently displayed. 

Support for Business and Households  

7.       Businesses and households can take advantage of government schemes to support the upfront cost of energy efficient regulated goods while benefiting from long-term energy savings. Eligible Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the Food Services and Manufacturing sectors can also apply for the EnterpriseSG’s Energy Efficiency Grant to support the adoption of pre-approved energy-efficient regulated goods.

8.       Singaporean and Permanent Resident HDB households, as well as Singapore Citizen households living in private residential properties, can use the Climate Vouchers under the enhanced Climate Friendly Households Programme to purchase eligible energy-efficient regulated goods.

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Annex A

ABOUT ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS: MELS AND MEPS 

Energy Efficiency standards

MELS and MEPS drive the supply and adoption of more energy efficient products in support of the Singapore Green Plan 2030’s decarbonisation targets. 

Mandatory Energy Labelling Scheme (MELS)

The MELS was introduced in 2008 to help consumers make informed, energy efficient purchasing decisions for major energy consuming household appliances through clear visual indicators such as the tick rating. This requires suppliers of household appliances covered under the MELS to prominently affix their products with energy labels. These labels carry information on the energy consumption and energy cost of operating the appliance. 

End users that buy energy efficient appliances enjoy cost savings over the lifespan of the appliances. For example, the energy cost of operating a typical 5-tick air-conditioner is about 30 per cent less than that of a 2-tick model. The lifecycle cost of energy efficient appliances is generally lower than that of energy inefficient products, notwithstanding higher upfront costs, due to energy savings over the product lifecycle.

Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS)

The MEPS was introduced in 2011 to raise the energy efficiency of household appliances by removing the least energy efficient appliances from the market. This protects end users from being locked into the high energy costs of operating energy inefficient appliances. MEPS increases the number of energy efficient models in the market, where the distribution of regulated goods gradually shifts towards higher energy efficiency models over time. 

Since the introduction of the MEPS and MELS, the average energy efficiency of air-conditioners and refrigerators has improved by 61% and 45% respectively, and this translates to annual energy savings of more than $560 million [2] across all households which is equivalent to the annual energy consumption of about 447,000 4-room housing units. 

[2] Based on the energy efficiency improvement of air-conditioners and refrigerators sold between 2015 and 2024.

Annex B

MELS AND MEPS REQUIREMENTS FOR REGULATED GOODS IMPORTED FOR OWN USE

Scope of MELS and MEPS

The following regulated goods are subject to the MEPS and MELS requirements:

(a) Air-conditioners: Household air-conditioner, Portable air-conditioner and Three-phase Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) air-conditioner

(b) Refrigerators: Household refrigerators and commercial storage refrigerators

(c) Clothes dryers

(d) Televisions

(e) Household water heaters

(f) Three-phase induction motors

MELS and MEPS requirements

3.      Regulated goods imported by end users for own use will be required to comply with the same MEPS and MELS requirements as with current requirement for supply of regulated goods. Once regulated goods have met the MEPS, they will be assigned tick ratings and Energy Labels, where required, upon approval of the registration.

5.       For details on tick ratings and Energy Labels for respective regulated goods, please refer to the following websites:  

Registration of regulated goods with NEA

7.      The following documents are required for registration at ELS Portal:

• CorpPass (For companies importing regulated goods for own use)

• SingPass (For individuals importing regulated goods for own use)

• Test report (Please refer to Paragraph 9) for model to be registered

• Any other documents (e.g. In-principal approval from SCDF for usage of flammable refrigerant in equipment)

8.      A Certificate of Registration (COR) will be issued upon the approval of the registration and is valid for 3 years. End users who wish to extend the validity of the registered model (e.g. intention to import the same registered model after its 3 years validity) will be required to renew the COR at least 2 weeks, but not earlier than 90 days, before it expires.

Test reports and prescribed test standards

9.       A test report of a test carried out in accordance with the prescribed test standards is mandatory. End users may rely on test reports from suppliers and manufacturers when registering their model of regulated goods with NEA. 

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Following is the speech by the Acting Financial Secretary, Mr Michael Wong, at Greenway 2026 – Closing and Sharing of Business Recommendations today (June 23):

Ambassador Rouse (Ambassador and Head of Office of the European Union to Hong Kong and Macao, Mr Harvey Rouse), Mr Hack (Chair of the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, Mr Johannes Hack), Professor Wong (Chairman of Environment and Sustainability Committee of Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, Professor Steve Wong), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,
Apart from hydrogen, we are working on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and green maritime fuels. We have started building a SAF value chain in the Greater Bay Area, and we aim to achieve a 1 per cent to 2 per cent SAF usage for flights departing from Hong Kong by the year 2030.

I would like to start by thanking the European Union Office and the European Chamber of Commerce for co-organising this marvellous event.

We are excited to unveil the Greenway 2026 Industry Recommendations just presented to me. They provide a collaborative roadmap for our partnership on green transition. They also highlight the power of open exchange between Hong Kong and our international business partners, including the vibrant community of over 1 780 European companies in Hong Kong.

It is highly encouraging to see how the Green Way insights closely align with Hong Kong’s approach. In the next few minutes, I would like to share with you how we are tackling the challenges involved through policies and new initiatives in four areas.

Firstly, new sources of energy and their efficient use. We are transforming our fuel mix and phasing out coal. Specifically, for electricity generation, we will progressively increase the use of zero-carbon energy to about 60 per cent to 70 per cent by 2035, up from 25 per cent last year. And we aim to achieve the target of “net-zero electricity generation” by 2050.

We are also working on hydrogen, which we see as a promising source of new energy. We believe hydrogen can help particularly to decarbonise heavy-duty vehicles. In this regard, we announced our strategy regarding hydrogen development back in June 2024, and are progressively establishing the relevant comprehensive safety standards and codes of practice. Currently, we are formulating a green and low-carbon hydrogen certification framework, and we aim to get it ready next year or even earlier.

Apart from hydrogen, we are working on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and green maritime fuels. We have started building a SAF value chain in the Greater Bay Area, and we aim to achieve a 1 per cent to 2 per cent SAF usage for flights departing from Hong Kong by the year 2030.

In parallel, we are gearing up to develop Hong Kong into a pre-eminent green maritime fuel bunkering and trading centre. In 2025 alone, over 220 000 tonnes of green maritime fuels were bunkered in Hong Kong. This March, we performed our first green methanol bunkering operations at anchorage and at our container terminals. Both were highly successful.

Secondly, our work regarding waste reduction and the promotion of biodiversity. Our first modern waste-to-energy facility for treating municipal solid waste, I‧PARK 1, commenced its first phase of trial operation in December last year, and we will soon seek funding for the construction of I‧PARK 2. Furthermore, a recycling facility for EV (electric vehicle) batteries will commence operation in our EcoPark very soon.

As regards biodiversity, we updated the relevant Strategy and Action Plan, the so-called BSAP (Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan), in December last year. It will help align with the relevant national and global frameworks well into the next decade.

Thirdly – I think that was mentioned by Chairman Hack and Professor Wong – green tech and green finance. We see them as indispensable elements supporting our green transformation. We have established a HK$400 million Green Tech Fund. It has already approved 39 R&D (research and development) projects covering decarbonisation technologies ranging from hydrogen energy to advanced waste upcycling.

As regards green finance, we will continue to leverage our strengths as an international financial centre to connect international capital with green projects. In 2025, the total green and sustainable debt issued in Hong Kong exceeded US$76 billion. Within this amount, the volume of green and sustainable bonds arranged in Hong Kong was about US$38 billion, and this accounted for about 40 per cent of the regional total, and we ranked first in the Asian market for eight consecutive years since 2018.

My fourth and last sharing this afternoon relates to public education. Sustainable development cannot succeed without an environmentally conscious public. We have therefore included in our primary and secondary school curricula relevant content ranging from carbon neutrality to waste reduction. At the community level, we have recently launched a new campaign to let members of the public know how they can help reduce carbon through green living.

Ladies and gentlemen, the European Union business community is a critically important partner for Hong Kong. We deeply value the European Union’s pioneering contributions to green technologies and to the development of robust international standards. And I must thank our European partners again for bringing to Hong Kong their vision, their world-leading techs, and their environmentally friendly culture. Hong Kong has much to learn, and Hong Kong will do our part in contributing towards a more resilient, more sustainable world in collaboration with all like-minded partners in the European Union. Thank you all very much.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Following is the speech by the Deputy Financial Secretary, Mr Michael Wong, at the United States of America (US) Independence Day reception today (June 23):

Consul General Eadeh (Consul General of the US in Hong Kong and Macau, Ms Julie Eadeh), Deputy Commissioner Hua (Deputy Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Mr Hau You), Assistant Secretary Burke (Assistant Secretary of the US Department of the Treasury Mr Jonathan Burke), former Chief Executive Mr Donald Tsang, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,

It is my great pleasure to join you to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America. This year also marks the 183rd anniversary of the United States’ diplomatic presence in Hong Kong. So we indeed have a long history of partnership and friendship that is worth celebrating and nurturing.

I would also like to pay tribute to the longstanding and growing ties between the peoples of the United States and Hong Kong. Apart from our strong bilateral business and trade relations, there have always been deep-rooted cultural and people-to-people connections between us.

Hong Kong is home to around 80 000 US citizens. Last year, the number of American companies in Hong Kong increased from nearly 1 400 to 1 550, reflecting a year-on-year increase of over 11 per cent. Also last year, Invest Hong Kong, which is the business promotion arm of our Government, assisted over 40 US enterprises to establish or expand their operations in Hong Kong. It is noteworthy in the arena of trade that the United State has consistently enjoyed a significant trade surplus with Hong Kong – over US$250 billion in total in the last 10 years. So Consul General, I think that is good news to you. And I understand that this is actually one of the highest among the trading partners of the United States.

Another development in trade that is noteworthy is that Hong Kong’s exports of goods to the United States have continued to enjoy very substantial growth despite geopolitics and headwinds. It grew by 80 per cent year on year this March. This April, it grew by another 37 per cent. When I mentioned these figures at a recent gathering hosted by a leading American financial institution in Hong Kong, some members in the audience were surprised. And I said to them that the very healthy growth in our bilateral trade is a testament to the ingenuity and dedication of businesses and enterprises both in Hong Kong and in the United States. Somehow, in an environment of considerable uncertainty, they are able to grasp new business opportunities and forge new partnerships. And what they do bring benefits not only to the business communities of the two places but to the peoples of the two economies. I salute them for their wonderful work and contributions.

On the global stage, Hong Kong’s strengths as a vibrant and open economy and an international financial centre are increasingly recognised by all major players. The Global Wealth Report 2026, published this May, ranked Hong Kong as the world’s largest cross-boundary wealth management centre. The World Competitiveness Yearbook this year ranked Hong Kong as the second economy in the world in terms of our competitiveness.

These very positive international assessments are echoed by the business community in Hong Kong. The latest Business Sentiment Survey conducted by AmCham (American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong) released this February reflected a substantive improvement in sentiment. Eighty-six per cent of respondents viewed Hong Kong as highly competitive or competitive as an international business hub, up from 75 per cent last year. So last year was good but this year was even better. Also, an overwhelming 92 per cent of the respondents planned to maintain their regional headquarters in Hong Kong for the next three years. And they cited efficiency, stability and the very safe business environment in Hong Kong as reasons to continue to base their regional operations in this lovely city.

The Consul General mentioned the visit to China by the President of the United States early in May. It was historic. It was a landmark. The two leaders expressed support for a constructive relationship of strategic stability. And they reached important understanding on keeping economic and trade ties stable, on expanding practical co-operation in different fields, and on properly addressing each other’s concerns. We believe that the certainty and stability that follow their meeting are beneficial not just to Hong Kong, but to the entire world.

Ladies and gentlemen, the longstanding ties between the United States and Hong Kong are the result of years of hard work and goodwill by the peoples of the two economies. These ties have been built on a foundation of mutual respect and constructive dialogue. We look forward to their continued growth and positive developments in the years to come.

Thank you very much.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Advisory Council on AIDS:

The Hong Kong Advisory Council on AIDS (ACA) held a meeting today (June 23) to receive a briefing from the Department of Health (DH) on the latest developments in global HIV/AIDS strategies, and to discuss ways to further enhance HIV prevention and control measures in Hong Kong. The ACA endorses and commends the one-stop sexual health service provided by the DH for effectively addressing the diverse needs of sexual minorities.

At the meeting, the DH introduced the “The Global AIDS Strategy for 2026–2031: United towards ending AIDS” released by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) in February this year. The strategy sets the target of ending AIDS as a public health threat globally by 2030, while establishing a sustainable long-term response for addressing HIV/AIDS. The DH noted that the strategic directions are highly aligned with Hong Kong’s current HIV prevention and control strategy (Recommended HIV/AIDS Strategies for Hong Kong 2022-2027)  and measures. DH will further study the strategy as a reference for formulating the next recommended HIV/AIDS strategy for Hong Kong, with a view to continuously strengthening local prevention and control efforts.

The DH also briefed the ACA on the comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention services delivered by three programmes at Yau Ma Tei Integrated Treatment Centre (YMTITC) under Special Preventive Programme, as well as reported on their service scope and effectiveness. The three programmes include the AIDS Counselling and Testing Service, the Therapeutic Prevention Clinic and The Commons. With reference to the recommendations of the World Health Organization and UNAIDS, and adopting a people-centric approach, the DH established The Commons at YMTITC in February 2024, to provide one-stop HIV and viral hepatitis screening, sexual health assessment, and testing and treatment for individual sexually transmitted infections. The Commons also proactively identifies individuals with risk behaviours or those in need to offer them counselling services, and works closely with social welfare organisations to maximise disease prevention efforts under the primary healthcare framework.

Having operated for around two years with over 2 000 service attendance, a number which continues to grow, The Commons is well-received and supported by its service users. Over 98 per cent of service users have, through The Commons, developed the habit of undergoing regular assessment and screening of sexually transmitted infections, which helps strengthen early case identification and intervention and enhances overall prevention and control effectiveness.

All ACA members recognised the remarkable results of The  Commons in achieving the objective of integrated prevention, screening and care for multiple conditions, which helps to provide more tailored and accessible comprehensive preventive services for individuals at higher risk of infection.

Since its establishment in 1990, the ACA has been keeping in view local and international trends and developments relating to HIV infection and AIDS. It has also played a pivotal role in advising the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region  Government on policies relating to the prevention, care and control of HIV/AIDS in Hong Kong. The ACA has published six sets of recommended HIV/AIDS strategies which have served as blueprints for the HIV response in Hong Kong.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

     The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, began his visit to Dalian today (June 23). This morning, he attended events related to the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2026 (Summer Davos), including the High-Level Dialogue on China Megacities, where he exchanged ideas with leaders of Mainland cities, business representatives, and international business leaders on the role of China’s megacities and regions in the new round of high-level opening up, and how to promote cross-border co-operation and the collaborative development of industrial chains.

     In his speech, Mr Chan stated that competition among cities in the future will revolve around innovation and technology (I&T), requiring cities to strengthen collaborative development and complementary advantages through a “city cluster” model. He said that Hong Kong, building on its status as an international financial and trade centre, is actively promoting I&T as one of the main engines of economic development. This includes accelerating the development of the Northern Metropolis, strengthening collaboration with other cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and combining scientific research, the transformation of research outcomes, and advanced manufacturing to promote the deep integration of technological and industrial innovation. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government is also continuously enriching its financial products, including commodities, gold trading, and digital assets, and leveraging its shipping and air transport networks and international regulatory advantages to play the role of a multinational supply chain management centre, supporting Mainland enterprises’ overseas expansion amid the reshaping of global supply chains. He further noted that Hong Kong is committed to attracting high-end talent; since the enhancement of the talent admission schemes at the end of 2022, approximately 300 000 people have come to Hong Kong to develop their careers, injecting greater momentum into the city’s development through its talent pool.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, continued his visit to Melbourne, Australia, today (June 23, Melbourne time).

     Professor Sun met with the Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs and Minister for Sport and Major Events, Victoria, Mr Steve Dimopoulos, to learn more about how innovation and technology (I&T) in Victoria further promotes its economic development. Hong Kong is making substantial investments in areas including AI, life and health technology, advanced manufacturing and green technology. These key development directions closely align with the strengths of the State of Victoria and even Australia, in agritech, health technology and clean technology innovation, thereby creating significant opportunities for collaboration among universities, research institutes, start-ups and technology enterprises.

     Professor Sun attended the 2026 Australia-China Innovation Summit organised by the Australia China Business Council and delivered a keynote speech on Hong Kong’s latest I&T developments to guests from local public enterprises, universities, and I&T and financial institutions. Professor Sun said that Hong Kong and Australia share a long history of partnership and friendship. As the global economy undergoes profound transformation driven by technology, the two economies are exceptionally well placed to co-create solutions that are trusted, scalable and globally competitive. Hong Kong warmly invites Australian businesses, researchers and innovators to deepen their I&T engagement with Hong Kong, to partner with universities and research institutes of Hong Kong, and to seize the immense opportunities emerging across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

     Professor Sun also attended a roundtable luncheon of the Summit and listened to the participating guests’ sharing of experiences on expanding businesses to the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong markets.

     Professor Sun met with the Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Melbourne, Mr Fang Xinwen, to brief him on Hong Kong’s latest I&T developments. They also exchanged views on actively expanding I&T co-operation between Hong Kong and Victoria.

     Professor Sun then met with representatives from AusBiotech and Cell Therapies, and introduced to them the latest developments in Hong Kong’s life and health technology industry. The three parties also explored opportunities for collaboration between relevant enterprises and research institutes in Australia and those in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. AusBiotech is a leading biotechnology, medical technology and health technology industry association in Australia dedicated to advancing the global growth of the Australian life sciences industry. Cell Therapies is a biotechnology company specialising in advanced cell and gene therapy manufacturing. Professor Sun also visited the laboratory facilities of Cell Therapies to learn about its advanced manufacturing technology.

     In the evening, Professor Sun attended the National Business Awards Gala Dinner organised by the Hong Kong-Australia Business Association and delivered a keynote speech on Hong Kong’s I&T developments. He said that with a robust I&T ecosystem of major I&T parks and research and development institutions as well as InnoHK’s 38 world-class laboratories partnering with world-renowned universities and institutions, including the University of Melbourne, Hong Kong is advancing in industries of strategic importance in life sciences, AI, and advanced manufacturing and new materials. Hong Kong is located in the Greater Bay Area with the world’s top Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou innovation cluster, which, together with the planned advanced computing infrastructure, provides enterprises with unrivalled access to markets. Its sound rule of law environment, free flow of capital, and new I&T funds and flexible listing regimes offer strong business assurance to investors.

     At the dinner, Professor Sun warmly invited Australian businesses, researchers and investors to deepen collaboration and expand partnerships in strategic fields, leveraging Hong Kong as the most efficient and trusted platform to access Asia’s fast-growing markets.

     Professor Sun will continue his visit to Melbourne tomorrow (June 24, Melbourne time) and will then proceed to visit Auckland, New Zealand, on the same day.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region