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HONG KONG TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES TO SHINE AT GLOBAL STAGE
Strengths in technology and innovation have helped Hong Kong successfully contain the COVID-19 outbreak and cope with its related impact. Businesses are quickly evolved to introduce innovative solutions, thanks to our well-established ecosystem of abundant capital, excellent research capabilities, international talents, and stringent intellectual property protection.
HKTDC has been putting great efforts in promoting Hong Kong’s technology sectors. A new promotion campaign will also be launched to bring local innovators in healthtech, medtech, e-learning, e-business, and smart-city technology sectors to the global stage and explore international collaboration. Lists of participating companies are now available in Hong Kong: Technology in Action for reference. Please feel free to reach out to these excellent enterprises to explore collaboration.
In addition, kindly refer to the below for more achievements of local start-ups and tech companies:
• Nimble young firms showcasing their potential at the 3rd HKTDC Start-up Express
• Engineers develop portable fever detection device for mass transportation
• Delivery services provider aims expansion amid the global pandemic
• Protecting your lovely pets from coronavirus with just a few clicks
• Mode of education transforms to adapt to new normal
• A ‘smart Hong Kong’ is expected with widespread 5G service coverage
Let’s stay strong and continue to support each other to prevail in this challenging period!
Federation Secretary
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