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New hub helps green tech to flourish

2025-04-13 18:15 Last Updated At：18:21

Last month, the Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation, or HKSTP, transformed its InnoCentre in Kowloon Tong into a GreenTech Hub, with the aim of supercharging Hong Kong’s drive to be an international hub for green technology and green finance.

Kevin To, the head of a green tech company focused on developing electric motorcycles, batteries and smart battery replacement systems, believes the hub can be a catalyst for advancing green technology in Hong Kong.

“We can combine all these green tech companies together,” he said. “We have more opportunities to communicate, to interact with other green tech companies.

“For example, we are an electric vehicle company – we have a battery, and we need a battery management system. There is a green tech company in this building, they even do the battery management system, so it is very convenient for us to work together with this kind of company.”

Carbon goals

Mr To added: “We did a lot of events and have met a lot of companies within the Greentech Hub. It is a really good ecosystem.”

Explaining that his firm’s operations are primarily focused on the Mainland and Southeast Asian markets for the time being, Mr To highlighted that it also plans to partner with a food delivery platform in Hong Kong, enabling delivery workers to use electric motorcycles.

He believes this initiative will help the city to achieve its carbon neutrality goals.

Flourishing ecosystem

It is expected that the GreenTech Hub ecosystem will accommodate more than 200 green tech companies. HKSTP Associate Director (GreenTech) Howard Lee said it will unite green innovation from various sectors, including new energy, smart city solutions, green building and green fintech.

“The hub will also feature a dedicated Green Space to showcase these innovative and sustainable green solutions,” he added.

Moreover, to support companies in the hub, HKSTP has enlisted 16 GreenTech Hub Partners, including financial and business institutions, as well as universities, to support green tech innovation at the site.

Mr Lee said that focusing resources and expertise at the hub can have synergistic effects.

“It brings together different green tech companies, contributing to the clustering effect,” he stressed. “It also allows our industry partners to come and look for different green tech solutions.”

Hong Kong New Wave Film Festival Celebrates Cinematic Heritage in London Through Iconic Films and Engaging Discussions.

2025-04-20 23:34 Last Updated At：23:48

Celebrating Hong Kong cinema with director Ann Hui in London

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) supported the Chinese Cinema Project in presenting the Hong Kong New Wave: 1979 - 1989 Film Festival from April 1 to May 16 (London time) in London.

The film festival presents nine iconic Hong Kong films, with selected sessions accompanied by introductions and panel discussions led by notable film experts, offering audiences a deeper understanding of the historical and artistic significance of Hong Kong films. A highlight of the festival was the special masterclass titled "In Conversation with Ann Hui", held on April 17 in partnership with director Ann Hui's alma mater, the London Film School, as well as King's College London, where director Hui engaged in a dynamic exchange with film critics, students and the audience, sharing her personal journey, creative insights, and reflections on the evolution of the Hong Kong film industry. She also joined two Q&A sessions on April 18 and 19, as well as a reception on April 18 at The Garden Cinema, further enriching the festival experience.

The Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, addressed the audience at the masterclass, emphasising the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's unwavering commitment to fostering the development of Hong Kong's creative industries. She highlighted Hong Kong's role as a vibrant East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange as underpinned by the National 14th Five-Year Plan. "Director Hui is a pioneer of Hong Kong cinema. Her remarkable work has brought Hong Kong's cinematic excellence to global audiences. To better understand the stories and spirit behind her films, please visit Hong Kong to experience our rich blend of heritage, innovation, and cinematic energy," she said.

The Chinese Cinema Project is dedicated to promoting the work of Chinese filmmakers in the United Kingdom via regular screenings and cultural promotion. The Hong Kong New Wave: 1979 - 1989 Film Festival is expected to welcome over 1 800 guests across 19 screenings, one panel discussion and one masterclass from April to May 2025.