Dr sunny chai reappointed as chairman of hkstpc board, new members appointed to drive innovation and technology development in hong kong
The Government today (June 21) announced that the Chief Executive has reappointed Dr Sunny Chai as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTPC) for two years starting from July 1, 2024.
The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, said, "Dr Chai has continued to make valuable contributions to the work of the HKSTPC. Under his sterling leadership, the HKSTPC has made significant contributions to the innovation and technology (I&T) and new industrialisation development of Hong Kong through developing new and upgrading existing facilities, introducing measures to support I&T start-ups and enterprises, as well as attracting I&T talent."
The Government also announced the appointment of four new members and reappointment of five serving members by the Financial Secretary for a period of two years from July 1, 2024.
Ms Dilys Chau, Ms Susanna Hui, Mr Timothy Leung and Ms Eunice Yung are appointed as new Board members of the HKSTPC.
Mr Conrad Chan, Professor Stephanie Ma, Mr Daryl Ng, Dr Samson Tam and Ms Phoebe Tse are reappointed as Board members of the HKSTPC.
Professor Sun said, "With their extensive experience and professional knowledge, I am confident that the Board will continue to guide the HKSTPC to fulfil its public mission effectively and further strengthen Hong Kong's competitiveness as an international I&T hub."
The tenure of four incumbent Board members, Mr Herbert Chia, Mr Donald Choi, Mr Dennis Ho and Mr Jimmy Ng, will expire on June 30 this year.
Professor Sun also expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the outgoing Board members for their valuable contributions to the HKSTPC and the local I&T development over the past six years.
Established in 2001, the HKSTPC manages the Hong Kong Science Park, three InnoParks and the InnoCentre. It provides a comprehensive range of services to support and nurture I&T start-ups and enterprises, as well as land and relevant facilities for the I&T industry.
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Estate agent jailed for contravening residential properties ordinance: srpa considers appeal over fraudulent misrepresentations in first-hand sales
An estate agent who contravened the Residential Properties (First-hand Sales) Ordinance was convicted of one count of offence today (June 27) at the Fanling Magistrates' Courts and was sentenced to seven weeks' immediate imprisonment, according to a spokesman of the Sales of First-hand Residential Properties Authority (SRPA).
The SRPA respects the ruling of the court and, given the gravity of the offence, will consider whether to lodge an appeal against the sentence after studying the judgment in detail and seeking legal advice.
The estate agent made fraudulent or reckless misrepresentations on April 5, 2021, for the purpose of inducing another person to purchase a specified residential property in a first-hand residential development phase.
This is the first time the SRPA has initiated prosecution under section 76 of the Ordinance against an estate agent for making fraudulent or reckless misrepresentations regarding mortgage terms offered by a developer.
The SRPA spokesman said that two estate agents have been convicted since the Ordinance came into force on April 29, 2013. The SRPA reminds estate agents not to make false, misleading or deceptive statements when selling first-hand residential properties. To avoid contravening the law inadvertently, estate agents should learn more about the Ordinance, provide correct information to prospective purchasers and comply with good selling practices.
The SRPA also advises prospective purchasers to be vigilant about information provided by others. Prospective purchasers should study carefully the terms of payment as set out on a price list. If there are discounts on the price, gifts, or any financial advantages or benefits to be made available by the vendor, such information will also be set out on the price list. Prospective purchasers should check with vendors or financial companies designated by vendorsdirectly if they have any doubts about the information provided by others on mortgage loan plans.
Details of the case have been uploaded to the SRPA website at www.srpa.gov.hk/en/prosecution-cases.html for public inspection.
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