Road Safety Council 52nd Anniversary I Love Mr Safegg Carnival held
The following is issued on behalf of the Road Safety Council:
The Road Safety Council 52nd Anniversary I Love Mr Safegg Carnival, organised by the Road Safety Council, was held today (March 8) at Kai Tak Station Square, Kowloon City.
The opening ceremony was officiated by the Chairperson of the Road Safety Council and Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) of the Hong Kong Police Force, Mr Yip Wan-lung; the Chairperson of the Road Safety Research Committee and Deputy Commissioner for Transport (Planning and Technical Services), Mr Patrick Ho; the Chairperson of the Road Safety Campaign Committee, Ms Karin Wong; and Road Safety Ambassadors, Ms Anne Heung and Ms Denise Yeung.
Mr Yip remarked that over the past year, the Council and various stakeholders had spared no effort in securing a sustained reduction in traffic casualties in recent years. In 2025, the number of fatal and serious traffic accidents in Hong Kong reached the lowest recorded since 1954, positioning Hong Kong among the world's leading cities for road safety performance.
Mr Yip also stated that the Council had organised The Revamp of Sau Mau Ping Road Safety Town Design Competition in 2025 to encourage professionals and students in architecture and related design disciplines to propose innovative and creative design ideas to revitalise Sau Mau Ping Road Safety Town into a sustainable and vibrant hub for road safety advocacy.
He expressed heartfelt gratitude to all members of the Council, government departments and other stakeholders for their continuous efforts and contributions. Looking ahead, the Council will continue to collaborate with all road safety stakeholders to organise a variety of promotional activities, deepening the community's understanding of road safety across different age groups, with a vision of "Zero Accidents on the Road, Hong Kong's Goal".
During the ceremony, awards were presented for The Revamp of Sau Mau Ping Road Safety Town Design Competition and the My Ideal Road Safety Town Drawing Competition. The award ceremony for the Safety Professional Driver Awards 2025 also took place, recognising seven outstanding bus captains from four franchised bus companies.
The carnival featured an exhibition of winning entries from The Revamp of Sau Mau Ping Road Safety Town Design Competition, showcased the winning works from both the professional and student categories, along with physical models of the two champion designs to allow the public to explore the potential designs for the future road safety town. Additional attractions included a series of interactive booths under the theme of Mr Safegg, an inflatable bouncy castle, a new augmented reality game, creative workshops, and photo zones, all designed to convey road safety messages to the public in a fun and engaging way, encouraging the public to adopt correct attitudes and always remember to "Stay Alert, Stay Alive".
The Road Safety Council 52nd Anniversary I Love Mr Safegg Carnival, Photo source: FB@Mr. Safegg
Director-General of OASES visits Strategic Enterprise Biren Technology's exhibition centre to explore innovative computing solutions
The Director-General of the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES), Mr Peter Yan and the Executive Director, Mr Bryan Peng, visited the new exhibition centre set up by strategic enterprise Biren Technology at Cyberport today (March 9) to gain a deeper understanding of the company's latest business development and future strategic plans in Hong Kong. Both sides also exchanged views on promoting the development of Hong Kong's artificial intelligence (AI) industry and computing infrastructure.
The general-purpose computing on graphics processing units (GPGPU)chips andGPGPU-based intelligent computing solutions developed by Biren Technology, have provided core computing power for AI, delivering high-efficiency and versatile accelerated computing capabilities to large data centres in multiple regions. In 2023, Biren Technology became one of the first batch OASES strategic enterprises. After establishing its presence in Hong Kong, Biren Technology set up its regional headquarters and research and development (R&D) centre, and has fully leveraged the city's role as an international innovation and technology hub to actively expand its business. At the same time, Biren Technology has worked closely with the Chinese Mainland's innovation ecosystem, focusing on upstream AI research, mid- and downstream results transformation, and the expansion of application scenarios. Through accumulating cutting-edge experience, the company is driving the continuous development of Hong Kong's AI industry and accelerating talent cultivation.
Biren Technology has continued to expand its business and was listed on the Main Board of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited in January 2026, becoming the first GPU enterprise to listed in Hong Kong. Biren Technology has also established a new exhibition centre to showcase its latest AI computing products and solutions.
During the visit, Mr Yan stated that Hong Kong is committed to developing innovation and technology (I&T). The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government is actively investing in the Northern Metropolis and through tax incentives, research funding and talent policies, is attracting more strategic enterprises with leading technologies in AI and computing power to develop in Hong Kong. These measures are highly aligned with the strategic direction set out in the National 15th Five-Year Plan to accelerate the development of an international I&T centre and promote collaborative innovation in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Mr Yan further noted that the 2026-27 Budget has identified AI as a priority, introducing the "AI+" policy framework, including the establishment of the Committee on AI+ and Industry Development Strategy, to enhance computing infrastructure, promote talent cultivation, and transform research outcomes, thereby further strengthening Hong Kong's AI industry ecosystem. These policies complement existing I&T platforms, providing enterprises with a more favourable environment for growth. Mr Yan stressed that since Biren Technology established its presence in Hong Kong, the company has fully leveraged the city's combined strengths in international finance, professional services and I&T. It has continued to expand in the Chinese Mainland markets including the Greater Bay Area. Biren Technology's development in Hong Kong not only demonstrates the city's attractiveness, but also contributes to the accelerated growth of the local AI industry chain and computing ecosystem.
The Chairman of the Strategy Committee of Biren Technology, Mr Allen Li, said, "Establishing our presence in Hong Kong marks an important step in Biren Technology's global strategic layout. Hong Kong offers the dual advantages of an international platform and a capital market, providing an ideal environment for the R&D and commercialisation of our GPGPU chips and intelligent computing solutions. With the comprehensive support of the HKSAR Government and the OASES, we are rapidly integrating advanced computing infrastructure into the local ecosystem. Looking ahead, the company will continue to use Hong Kong as a bridge to bring the Chinese Mainland's independently innovated AI technologies to the world, while working closely with the HKSAR Government to actively align with the country's overall development strategy."
Looking forward, the OASES will continue to strengthen support for strategic enterprises, driving the robust development of the AI and computing industries in Hong Kong. Biren Technology expansion not only demonstrates Hong Kong's strong appeal on the international I&T stage, but also underscores the city's strategic position under the National 15th Five-Year Plan and the "AI+" policy framework set out in the 2026-27 Budget. Hong Kong will continue to leverage its unique advantages of being backed by the Motherland and connected to the world, actively serving as a "super connector" and "super value-adder" to support the country in building an international I&T centre.
Director-General of OASES visits Strategic Enterprise Biren Technology's exhibition centre to explore innovative computing solutions Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Director-General of OASES visits Strategic Enterprise Biren Technology's exhibition centre to explore innovative computing solutions Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Director-General of OASES visits Strategic Enterprise Biren Technology's exhibition centre to explore innovative computing solutions Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Director-General of OASES visits Strategic Enterprise Biren Technology's exhibition centre to explore innovative computing solutions Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
