Secretary Sun Dong Highlights Innovation Opportunities at Cisco Greater Bay Area Summit

Speech by SITI at Cisco Engage Greater Bay Area Summit

Following is the speech by the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, at the Cisco Engage Greater Bay Area Summit today (February 24):

Dave (President of Cisco Asia Pacific, Japan and Greater China, Mr Dave West), Jacqueline (Senior Vice President & General Manager, Customer Experience, Cisco Asia Pacific, Japan and Greater China, Ms Jacqueline Guichelaar), Ming (Vice President & Chief Executive Officer of Cisco Greater China, Mr Ming Wong), Iris (General Manager of Cisco Hong Kong, Macau and South China, Ms Iris Feng), distinguished speakers, ladies and gentlemen,

Good morning. It is my great pleasure to be here today at the Cisco Engage Greater Bay Area event, a dynamic platform for exploring the exciting opportunities and innovative solutions that lie ahead in this vibrant region.

I am delighted to learn that today's event brings more than 20 visionary speakers and some 400 tech industry leaders and experts from home and abroad, a true testament to Hong Kong's ability to attract the world's top talent and innovative ideas.

Today's theme, "Go beyond", perfectly captures the spirit of Cisco's success over the past 40 years. It is also a call to action, urging us to push the boundaries of what is possible and explore new horizons to achieve our shared vision of developing Hong Kong into an international innovation and technology (I&T) centre.

Hong Kong has long been recognised as a super connector, bridging the dynamic markets of Mainland China with the rest of the world. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government is fully committed to creating a robust I&T ecosystem and a business-friendly environment where I&T enterprises and start-ups can grow and thrive here, and make impactful contributions to the local and global economy and society. Proactive initiatives, such as the development of the Hetao Hong Kong Park and the new I&T land in San Tin Technopole, will provide new impetus to our I&T development. We welcome more international I&T enterprises like Cisco to set foot in Hong Kong and leverage Hong Kong's unique advantages as an ideal gateway for businesses aiming to tap into the vast markets of Mainland China and the Asia-Pacific region.

To construct a sustainable I&T ecosystem, the close collaboration among government, industry, academia, research and investment sectors is crucial. Last year, Cisco collaborated with Cyberport to jointly build an AI Lab, and I am pleased to learn that it has achieved some remarkable results. As one of the world's largest technology companies specialising in IT network, cyber security and cloud computing, Cisco has long been a solid player in the ICT (information and communications technology) industry, supporting Hong Kong to become a leading digital hub in the region. I look forward to witnessing more successful partnership between Cisco and other stakeholders in Hong Kong's I&T industry.

The digital landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, presenting both challenges and opportunities. Together, let us continue to embrace the spirit of "going beyond", and navigate the complexities of the digital age.

Wish you all a great day. Thank you.

Speech by SITI at Cisco Engage Greater Bay Area Summit Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Government announces senior appointment

The Government announced today (August 28) that Mr Donald Ng Man-kit, ex-Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene, will take up the post of Postmaster General on September 26, 2026, to succeed Miss Leonia Tai Shuk-yiu who will proceed on pre-retirement leave.

The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, said, "Mr Ng is a seasoned Administrative Officer with proven leadership and management skills. I have every confidence that he will continue to serve the community with professionalism in his new post."

On the retirement of Miss Tai, Mrs Yeung said, "Miss Tai has rendered 38 years of loyal and dedicated service to the community of Hong Kong. As Postmaster General, she firmly led the department to provide professional and quality postal services. She proactively addressed the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and steered the department's adoption of technology for further enhancing service quality and operational efficiency. She was also committed to driving Hongkong Post's provision of logistics services for responding to market conditions and demands. I wish her a fulfilling and happy retirement."

Brief biographical notes of the two officers are set out below:

Miss Leonia Tai Shuk-yiu

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Miss Tai joined the Administrative Service in July 1988 and rose to the rank of Administrative Officer Staff Grade A in April 2023. She has served in various bureaux and departments, including the former City and New Territories Administration, the former Civil Service Branch, the former Finance Branch, the former Home Affairs Branch, the former Chief Secretary's Office, the former Business and Services Promotion Unit, the Chief Secretary for Administration's Office, the Civil Service Bureau, the Trade and Industry Department and Radio Television Hong Kong. She was Deputy Secretary for Labour and Welfare (Welfare) from July 2016 to November 2019, Government Property Administrator from November 2019 to September 2021, and has been serving as Postmaster General since September 2021.

Mr Donald Ng Man-kit

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Mr Ng joined the Administrative Service in August 1995 and rose to the rank of Administrative Officer Staff Grade A in April 2026. He has served in various bureaux and departments, including the former Health and Welfare Branch, the former Security Branch (later renamed as the Security Bureau), the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo, the Housing Department, the former Environment, Transport and Works Bureau, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Geneva, the former Environment Bureau and the Environmental Protection Department. He was Head of the Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency from October 2019 to March 2022, Deputy Secretary for Housing/Deputy Director of Housing (Strategy) from April 2022 to November 2024, and Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene from November 2024 to June 2026.

Government announces senior appointment Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Government announces senior appointment Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases