SITI congratulates Hong Kong delegation on its remarkable achievements at 51st International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva
The 51st International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva was held from March 11 to 15 in Geneva, Switzerland. The Hong Kong delegation, comprising 44 organisations including local universities, research and development (R&D) centres, technology companies, government departments, and primary and secondary schools, continued its active participation in this world's largest invention exhibition this year. The delegation has wonnearly 300 prizes, including a record high number of 12 Special Awards with The Oasis One International Limited also winning the Grand Prix, as well as 57 Gold Medals with Congratulations of Jury and 98 Gold Medals, setting the encouraging best record for the Hong Kong delegation.
Government department, local educational institutions, research institutes and enterprises demonstrated exceptional performance at the exhibition, clinching a total of12Special Awards as follows:
TheOasis One International Limited:a tropical marine finfish aquaculture industrial chain solution(*also winning the Grand Prix at the Exhibition)
Drainage Services Department:Crawler-type all-terrain pipeline survey robot "T300"
InnoHKAdvanced Biomedical Instrumentation Centre,University of Hong Kong:a nose-to-brain nanopowder nasal spray for rapid ischemic stroke rescue
InnoHK The Microbiota I-Center, The Chinese University of Hong Kong:a synbiotic formula (SLD07) for liver health
City University of Hong Kong:a seawater desalination device
Hong Kong Baptist University:an AI-powered fact-checking as a service
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: PD-001R for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases; and Power Generator Inspection: The Baffle-compatible Autonomous Robot
MTR Corporation Limited: Acoustic GearGuard: Al-enhanced acoustic for running gear health and maintenance optimisation
Hong Kong Innovation Foundation Limited: ParkNSave (Youth Group)
The Lam Foundation – Ching Chung Hau Po Woon Primary School: BioCapture (Youth Group)
The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, today (March 15), congratulated the Hong Kong delegation on their remarkable achievements at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva. He said, "I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to the Hong Kong representatives for shining on the global innovation and technology (I&T) stage. Hong Kong's remarkable achievements in scientific research depend on our profound I&T capabilities and talent advantages. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government will continue to deploy resources to enhance talent training and encourage R&D. To align with the country's15th Five Year Plan, the HKSAR Government will proactively integrate with the country's strategic directions by developing Hong Kong into an international I&T centre, contributing tohigh-leveltechnological self-reliance of our country."
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Hong Kong Customs detects drug trafficking case involving incoming passenger at airport
Hong Kong Customs detected a drug trafficking case involving two incoming air passengers at Hong Kong International Airport yesterday (March 14) and seized about 8 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds with an estimated market value of about $1.7 million.
A 41-year-old male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand, yesterday. During customs clearance, Customs officers found the batch of suspected cannabis buds from his carry-on suitcases. The man was subsequently arrested. After a follow-up investigation, Customs officers further arrested a 39-year-old male passenger, who also arrived from Bangkok, Thailand, and was suspected to be connected with the case, at the airport on the same day.
After an investigation, the two arrested persons involved in the case have been jointly charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug. The case will be brought up at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts tomorrow (March 16).
Customs will continue to step up enforcement against drug trafficking activities through intelligence analysis. The department also reminds members of the public to stay alert and not to participate in drug trafficking activities for monetary return. They must not accept hiring or delegation from another party to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong. They are also reminded not to carry unknown items for other people.
Customs will continue to apply a risk assessment approach and focus on selecting passengers from high-risk regions for clearance to combat transnational drug trafficking activities.
Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.
Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking 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 drug trafficking case involving incoming passenger at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs detects drug trafficking case involving incoming passenger at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
