Extension of e-Appointment services to self-bankruptcy petitions and probate applications in High Court
The following is issued on behalf of the Judiciary:
The Judiciary today (November 26) announced that the existing e-Appointment services will be extended to self-bankruptcy petitions and probate applications in the High Court on Friday (November 29).
Self-bankruptcy petitions in High Court Registry
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Unrepresented court users can make online appointments via www.judiciary.hk/en/court_services_facilities/brci_index.htmlfor attending the High Court Registry to file petitions for their own bankruptcy (self-bankruptcy petitions). Those who are registered users of "iAM Smart" may use the auto form-filling function of "iAM Smart" to provide relevant personal data for making online appointments. This will be a newly introduced function in e-Appointment services. It will gradually be included in other e-Appointment services in light of operational experience.
Applications for grant in Probate Registry
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The Probate Registry e-Appointment service for applications for grant will be extended to cover probate applications. Unrepresented litigants can make online appointments via www.judiciary.hk/en/court_services_facilities/pres_index.htmlfor submitting applications for a grant with a will.
The Guidance Notes with details of the above new e-Appointment services are available on the corresponding dedicated webpages above.
The e-Appointment services introduced earlier in other registries and offices, namely the Apostille Service Office of the High Court Registry, the Appeals Registry at the Clerk of Court's Office of the High Court, the Family Court Registry, the Integrated Mediation Office, the Labour Tribunal Registry, and the Lands Tribunal Registry, have generally been well received so far. The services have saved court users' time by reducing the need to queue. Details are available atwww.judiciary.hk/en/court_services_facilities/es_index.html.
Speech by SITI at GBA International Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Summit 2024
Following is the speech by the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, at the GBA International Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Summit 2024 today (November 26):
Emil (Deputy Chairman of Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), Mr Emil Yu), Mohamed (Executive Director of HKPC, Mr Mohamed Butt), distinguished speakers and guests, ladies and gentlemen,
Good morning. It is my great pleasure to be here today at the GBA International Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Summit 2024. As we step into the third edition of the conference, we are thrilled to see many experts and innovative start-ups from the Mainland and around the world this year. A very warm welcome to you all.
AI (artificial intelligence) and robotics have transformed every walk of life and modes of operation across various industry sectors, from healthcare and finance to manufacturing and service industries. These powerful and heavily related technologies have not only greatly enhanced productivity and optimised service quality but have also brought about greater convenience, personalised services and better quality of life. Coupled with the vast market size and population in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the benefits of AI and robotics applications, alongside the associated business opportunities, are immensely promising and substantial.
Hong Kong provides the perfect setting for AI and robotics technologies to flourish. With the support of our motherland, Hong Kong is making strides towards becoming an international innovation and technology (I&T) centre. As home to five of the world's top 100 universities, we possess world-class R&D (research and development) capabilities and tech infrastructure, as well as a diverse talent pool. In the latest IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking, Hong Kong has ascended to rank seventh globally, which serves as a recognition to our continuous effort in promoting the I&T development of Hong Kong over the past few years.
Indeed, we have spared no effort in implementing all-round measures to foster a vibrant AI ecosystem in Hong Kong that is conducive to both the community and businesses. To provide sufficient computing power resources for R&D, Cyberport is working full steam on developing the AI Supercomputing Centre, or AISC in short, to meet the growing demands of research institutes and industry sector. The first phase of the facility will soon come into operation. With computing power of around 3000 petaFLOPS, the AISC will be one of the larger-scale computing facilities in the region.
Also, users of the AISC can leverage the AI Subsidy Scheme, in a total amount of HK$3 billion, equivalent to around US$385 million, to receive funding support for the computing resources to drive their AI-driven R&D work and innovative applications.
Ladies and gentlemen, with our motherland's staunch support, Hong Kong is well poised to develop into an international I&T centre. We will make good use of Hong Kong's distinctive advantages of being closely connected to the world, and play well our important role as a "super connector" and "super value-adder", with a view to becoming a platform for high-level I&T exchange, dialogue and co-operation, as well as an important bridge and two-way platform connecting the country and the world, thereby better serving the country's high-quality development.
Last but not least, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Hong Kong Productivity Council for organising this Summit. May I wish the Summit a great success, and everyone an inspiring conference filled with valuable insights and cross-sectoral exchanges. Thank you.
Speech by SITI at GBA International Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Summit 2024 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
