Science and Technology + New Quality Productive Forces Summit 2025 is Unveiled, Attracting over 300 Entrepreneurs and Scientific Researchers to Discuss the Knowledge Revolution in the AI Era Together

The "Science and Technology + New Quality Productive Forces Summit 2025" was held on December 16th. Over 300 renowned entrepreneurs, scientists, and scholars from research institutions and universities from nearly 20 countries and regions gathered together to have in-depth discussions over the topics, including the knowledge revolution in the AI era, etc.

The Science and Technology + New Quality Productive Forces Summit 2025, Photo by Bastille Post

The Science and Technology + New Quality Productive Forces Summit 2025, Photo by Bastille Post

Mr. Chan Kwok-ki, the Acting Chief Executive of the Government, stated that since China's 15th Five-Year Plan has supported Hong Kong in building an international innovation and technology center, the government will fully leverage Hong Kong's role as a bridge connecting both internally and externally to attract enterprises with cutting-edge technologies and high-level research capabilities to set up in Hong Kong, expanding the local innovation and technology ecosystem. As of the end of October this year, nearly 500 potential or leading innovation and technology enterprises have planned to settle in Hong Kong or expand their related business here. He believed that more enterprises would join hands with Hong Kong to cultivate new quality productivity in the future.

Mr. Chan Kwok-ki, Photo by Bastille Post

He also pointed out that, focusing on cutting-edge technology fields, Hong Kong established the Hong Kong Microelectronics Research and Development Institute (MRDI) last year to promote the cooperation between university R&D centers and the industry in the aspect of research and development of key technologies such as third-generation semiconductors and their related industrialization. Meanwhile, the establishment of the Life and Health Technology Research Institute has also been promoted to facilitate cross-institutional and cross-disciplinary scientific research cooperation. Moreover, the Hong Kong AI Research and Development Institute will be established in 2026 to guide and support the technological innovation and application of artificial intelligence. He also mentioned that as of the end of October this year, nearly 500 potential or leading innovation and technology enterprises have planned to develop in Hong Kong, enhancing his belief that more enterprises will join hands to cultivate new quality productivity in Hong Kong in the future.

Mr. Luo Yonggang, Photo by Bastille Post

Mr. Luo Yonggang, the Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in Hong Kong, said that the development of new quality productive forces is the key to promoting high-quality development. Since Hong Kong is a bridge connecting the Mainland and the world with strong basic scientific research strength and obvious advantages in the fields of artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing industry, and FinTech, all the sectors in Hong Kong should seize the opportunity to contribute to the development of the city.

Prof. Sun Dong, Photo by Bastille Post

Prof. Sun Dong, the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the government of Hong Kong, stated that the government has supported nearly 500 innovation and technology enterprises and promoted the development of Hong Kong into an international innovation and technology center based on the development framework of three science and technology parks and five R&D institutions. Among them, some buildings of the first phase of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park have been established, with nearly 60 enterprises signing up to settle in. Currently, the government is carrying out negotiations with the Mainland to facilitate the cross-boundary and convenient flow of innovative elements.

Prof. Sun pointed out that the first three buildings of the first phase of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park, including two "wet laboratory" buildings and one talent apartment, have been established. The construction of the remaining five buildings is being advanced under the development mode of "simultaneous building construction and enterprises' entry", which is expected to be gradually completed from 2027. He also said that Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park is about to open after the preparation of more than a year. Currently, nearly 60 enterprises have signed contracts with the park and have started to settle in. The government is actively carrying out negotiations with relevant departments in the Mainland to formulate plans for the promotion of the cross-boundary flow of innovative elements, such as people flow, logistics, capital flow, and data flow, etc. between the park's binary sides of Shenzhen and Hong Kong.

Prof. Frederick Ma Si-hang, Photo by Bastille Post

Prof. Frederick Ma Si-hang, the Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, stated that HKTDC will cooperate with the government to give scope to Hong Kong's role as a "super connector" and build a world-class business platform to assist enterprises in realizing digital transformation, expanding e-commerce, and international markets. Meanwhile, a series of activities will be launched to promote the commercialization of research and development achievements. Moreover, projects will also be utilized to popularize start-up technologies, contributing to the development of China.

Ms. Cheng Cheung Ling, Photo by Bastille Post

Ms. Cheng Cheung Ling, the President of the Hong Kong China Friendship Association, said that a cross-industry win-win cooperation is expected to be achieved via the summit to promote the implementation of future cooperative projects in Hong Kong. At the same time, she also announced that the "International Medical Investment Transformation Association" would be established to focus on the development of cutting-edge medical technologies and improve the global medical standards.

The Science and Technology + New Quality Productive Forces Summit 2025, Photo by Bastille Post

The Science and Technology + New Quality Productive Forces Summit 2025, Photo by Bastille Post

Over 2 900 quality job vacancies to be offered at Career Takeoff Job Fair for the Middle-aged and Elderly

The Labour Department (LD) will hold the Career Takeoff Job Fair for the Middle-aged and Elderly at MacPherson Stadium in Mong Kok on February 5 and 6, providing a large number of vacancies from catering, retail and various other industries for job seekers.

The Labour Department (LD), Photo source: reference image

Over 60 organisations will participate in the two-day job fair, offering over 2 900 quality job vacancies from various industries, among which nearly 2 100 are from catering, retail, transport, real estate and property management industries. Around 30 organisations will set up booths and conduct recruitment on the spot each day. A wide variety of positions will be offered at the job fair, including accounting officer, clerk, senior production technician, technical officer, assistant maintenance officer, airline ground crew, track fitter, pier sailor, baggage scanner, health worker, massagist, recreation assistant, restaurant manager, barista, chef, cashier, security guard, taxi driver, etc. Job seekers can visit the LD's Interactive Employment Service website (www.jobs.gov.hk) for more details of the vacancies.

Around 87 per cent of the vacancies offered at the job fair are full-time jobs. Most vacancies offer monthly salaries ranging from $12,000 to $23,000. About 97 per cent of the vacancies require a Secondary Six education level or below. Around 58 per cent are open to job seekers without relevant work experience.

Job seekers can submit job applications during the event and may be selected for on-the-spot interviews. They can also make enquiries on the employment services provided by the LD at its counter inside the venue.

The job fair will be held from 11am to 5.30pm at 1/F, MacPherson Stadium, 38 Nelson Street, Mong Kok (near Mong Kok MTR Station Exit E2). Admission is free, with final admission time at 5pm each day.

Job fair, Source: AI-created image