Hong Kong Welcomes New Strategic Enterprises, Boosting Innovation and Creating 20,000 Jobs

OASES announces new batch of strategic enterprises establishing or expanding in Hong Kong (with photos/video)

The Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES) held the OASES Enterprises Signing Ceremony today (April 8) to welcome a new batch of strategic enterprises establishing or expanding their operations in Hong Kong.

Over 200 guests attended the signing ceremony, including representatives of the strategic enterprises, local and international chambers of commerce, research institutions, universities, financial and professional services firms, relevant government bureaux/departments, as well as public organisations.

In the presence of the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, the enterprises attending the signing ceremony signed agreements to officially become strategic enterprise partners of the Government. The new batch includes 18 strategic enterprises (see Annex) coming from high-tech industries such as advanced manufacturing and new energy technology, AI and data science, fintech, and life and health technology. All have committed to establishing their global or regional headquarters, or research and development (R&D) centres, in Hong Kong.

Together with the 66 strategic enterprises previously attracted, they will invest about $50 billion in total in the years to come, creating over 20 000 jobs.

In his speech, Mr Chan said that Hong Kong treasures not only the investments, jobs and expertise that the strategic enterprises bring to Hong Kong, but also their products and solutions that will transform people’s ways of life and inspire new innovation.Their very presence supports Hong Kong’s vision of becoming an international innovation and technology (I&T) centre.

"Amid rising tides of unilateralism and protectionism, Hong Kong remains steadfast in our commitment to upholding our free-port status and free trade policy; ensuring the free flow of capital, goods, information and people; maintaining our simple and low tax system; and building a dynamic and vibrant I&T ecosystem with a full range of funding support. Coupled with the best connectivity and seamless access to the Mainland and Asia markets, here is the best launch pad for realising your ambition."

Mr Chan said that going forward, OASES will broaden its scope to also attract cultural and creative enterprises that can fuse I&T with artistry.Through Hong Kong’s platform, these enterprises can expand their businesses to various new markets.

OASES, in collaboration with other relevant government departments, provides the strategic enterprises with comprehensive services on all fronts to facilitate their business set-up and operations in Hong Kong, thereby promoting growth in the I&T sector and contributing to the overall economic development of Hong Kong.

OASES announces new batch of strategic enterprises establishing or expanding in Hong Kong (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

OASES announces new batch of strategic enterprises establishing or expanding in Hong Kong (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

OASES announces new batch of strategic enterprises establishing or expanding in Hong Kong (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

OASES announces new batch of strategic enterprises establishing or expanding in Hong Kong (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

OASES announces new batch of strategic enterprises establishing or expanding in Hong Kong (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

OASES announces new batch of strategic enterprises establishing or expanding in Hong Kong (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

OASES announces new batch of strategic enterprises establishing or expanding in Hong Kong (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Scam alert related to banks

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to the press releases issued by the banks listed below relating to fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails or other scams, which have been reported to the HKMA. Hyperlinks to the press releases are available on theHKMA website.

Bank

Type of scam

The Bank of East Asia, Limited

Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens

Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited

Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen

Chong Hing Bank Limited

Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen

Chiyu Banking Corporation Limited

Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited

Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen

DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited

Fraudulent website

The HKMA wishes to remind the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks which direct them to the banks' websites to carry out transactions. They will not ask customers for sensitive information, such as login passwords or one-time password, by phone, email or SMS (including via embedded hyperlinks).

Anyone who has provided his or her personal information, or who has conducted any financial transactions, through or in response to the scams concerned, should contact the relevant bank with the information provided in the corresponding press release, and report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012.

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