London ETO Promotes Hong Kong's Innovation Ecosystem to Foster Global Partnerships and Talent Exchange

London ETO promotes Hong Kong's vibrant innovation ecosystem

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) cohosted a seminar titled "Bridging Innovation: Connecting Talent and Partnerships" in London, the United Kingdom (UK), on March 5 (London time), together with City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), Invest Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, to promote Hong Kong's vibrant innovation ecosystem and explore new opportunities in talent exchange and global partnerships.

The seminar was also organised as a trade and investment promotion initiative under the new functional platform Economic and Trade Express, as announced in the Chief Executive's 2025 Policy Address.

In her opening remarks, the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, highlighted that Hong Kong's universities provide a strong foundation for strengthening the city's global competitiveness in innovation and technology. She noted that Hong Kong's close integration with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area offers extensive opportunities for collaboration and market access. She encouraged academic institutions, start-ups, entrepreneurs, investors and global talent to consider Hong Kong as a base for scaling ventures, advancing careers and building global partnerships.

The seminar also featured remarks by the CityUHK Associate Vice-President (Innovation) and Director of CityUHK Academy of Innovation, Professor Michael Tse Chi-kong, who shared insights into CityUHK's strategic focus on nurturing innovation talent and strengthening collaboration between academia and industry.

A networking reception was held immediately after the seminar. Over 80 participants attended the event, including innovators and representatives from the business and academic sectors from the UK and Hong Kong, providing valuable opportunities for exchange, collaboration and partnership building.

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London and City University of Hong Kong cohosted a seminar titled "Bridging Innovation: Connecting Talent and Partnerships" in London, the United Kingdom, on March 5 (London time). Over 80 participants attended the event, including innovators and representatives from the business and academic sectors from the UK and Hong Kong. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) and City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) cohosted a seminar titled "Bridging Innovation: Connecting Talent and Partnerships" in London, the United Kingdom, on March 5 (London time). Photo shows (from left) Associate Director of CityUHK Academy of Innovation Professor Ron Kwok Chi-wai; the Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London, Professor Omar Matar; the CityUHK Associate Vice-President (Innovation) and Director of CityUHK Academy of Innovation, Professor Michael Tse Chi-kong; the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau; the CityUHK Associate Vice-President (Enterprise), Professor Johnny Ho Chung-yin; and Associate Director of CityUHK Academy of Innovation Professor Denvid Lau Tak-bun at the seminar. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London and City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) cohosted a seminar titled "Bridging Innovation: Connecting Talent and Partnerships" in London, the United Kingdom, on March 5 (London time). Photo shows the CityUHK Associate Vice-President (Innovation) and Director of CityUHK Academy of Innovation, Professor Michael Tse Chi-kong, delivering his opening remarks. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) and City University of Hong Kong cohosted a seminar titled "Bridging Innovation: Connecting Talent and Partnerships" in London, the United Kingdom, on March 5 (London time). Photo shows the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, delivering her opening remarks. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs detects case of suspected illicit motor spirit

Hong Kong Customs on March 9 detected an illicit motor spirit case involving a fishing vessel in the waters off So Kwun Wat, Tuen Mun, and seized 1 260 litres of suspcted illicit motor spirit. A man aged 75 was arrested.

In the afternoon on March 9, Customs identified and intercepted a suspicious fishing vessel being towed with two sampans during a sea patrol in the northwest area of Hong Kong waters. The batch of illicit motor spirit, with an estimated market value of about $38,000 and a duty potential of about $7,600, was found on the three vessels upon search. The 75-year-old captain of the fishing vessel, suspected of violating the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance (DCO), was arrested.

Under the DCO, anyone involved in importing, dealing with, possession of, selling or buying illicit motor spirit commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $1 million and imprisonment for two years.

Members of the public may report any illicit fuel activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

Hong Kong Customs detects case of suspected illicit motor spirit Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases