The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) organised the GreenBiz HK campaign in Bangkok – comprising a GreenBiz HK Forum with dedicated thematic sessions, networking events and business matching meetings– alongside a Hong Kong Green Team delegation. The campaign aims to foster collaboration between Hong Kong and Thailand in the green economy.
One of the highlights, the GreenBiz HK Forum, was held on March 18th at the Grande Centre Point Lumphini Hotel, attracting over 550 representatives from government and business across Thailand. Dr Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, was the Guest of Honour and delivered opening remarks at the forum. The forum promoted exchange in green finance, green technology, supply chain and sustainable smart city development, strengthening the long-standing Hong Kong-Thai economic and business ties, while showcasing Hong Kong’s role as an international green finance and innovation hub.
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GreenBiz HK Forum highlights in Bangkok
Anna Chueng, Assistant Executive Director of the HKTDC, delivered welcome remarks at the forum
Dr Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, delivered opening remarks at the forum
Ir Dr Lo Wai Kwok, Chairman of the HKTDC Infrastructure Development Advisory Committee, delivered welcoming remarks at the networking luncheon
A one-on-one business matching session was arranged during the GreenBiz HK Forum, enabling companies and experts from both economies to connect
“Hong Kong Green Team” Delegation engages with Thai industry bodies to explore cooperation opportunities
Anna Cheung, Assistant Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “Hong Kong is well established as a superconnector and super value-adder. Its thriving ecosystem for green innovation and sustainable development combines policy support with strong finance flows, targeted R&D funding, dedicated innovation clusters and scalable solutions. To promote the city’s status as an international green finance and innovation centre, GreenBiz HK enables business leaders and experts from Hong Kong and Thailand across different fields to exchange practical insights and experiences, while exploring mutually beneficial opportunities and partnerships that align with global trends.”
Dr Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok said: “The green transition is not a challenge any city or country can address alone—it requires strong partnerships, shared vision, and collective action across the public and private sectors.”; “The GreenBiz HK Forum is an important platform connecting Hong Kong’s green strengths with Bangkok’s sustainable development ambitions through meaningful business partnerships.”
Multi‑faceted forums spotlight green finance and innovation
In the “Hong Kong-Thailand Partnerships for Sustainability and Innovation” plenary session, leading government and business figures from Hong Kong and Thailand explored cross‑border collaboration in green finance, innovation and sustainable development. Ms Chaoni Huang, Executive Vice President of the Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA); Managing Director, Head of Sustainable Finance and Transition, Asia, HSBC, Dr Kang Qu, Managing Director of Sustainability Strategy at Bank of China (Hong Kong), together with Dr Kim Mak, Chairman of ATAL Engineering Group and Mr John Lo, Founder of the Asia Carbon Institute, highlighted Hong Kong’s strengths as an international green finance hub and demonstrated how innovative financing tools are accelerating corporate ESG transformation.
Dr Kim Mak, Chairman of ATAL Engineering Group, discussed the latest applications of green technologies, green buildings and smart city solutions, while Mr John Lo, Founder of the Asia Carbon Institute, shared practical insights on decarbonisation and ESG strategies. Mr Huang Weiwei, Chief Strategic Development Officer of China and Senior Vice Chairman of CP China, Charoen Pokphand Group from Thailand presented the company’s experience in renewable energy and environmental technologies, noting how Hong Kong’s capital platforms, professional services and global connectivity can support Thai enterprises in advancing the Bio–Circular–Green (BCG) economic model and expanding overseas. The session underscored the potential for deeper collaboration in green finance, sustainable technology and urban innovation.
Two concurrent breakout sessions further deepened Hong Kong-Thailand cooperation in sustainable technology and future city development. The “Driving a Sustainable Tomorrow through Green Technology and Integrated Design” session focused on how green technologies, sustainable architecture, landscape solutions, energy-saving systems, renewable energy and smart city applications enhance urban resilience. Speakers from the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), Henderson Land, Arup and Otherland Limited discussed integrated design and innovative technologies that support citywide decarbonisation. Dr Krithpaka Boonfueng, Executive Director of Thailand’s National Innovation Agency, shared Thailand’s progress in smart city development and expressed interest in leveraging Hong Kong’s multi-disciplinary strengths to accelerate regional sustainability. The second session, “Building Smarter, Greener and Healthier Cities: A Collaborative Initiative Between Hong Kong and Thailand and Opportunities for the Green Supply Chain in the Region”, supported by BEAM Society Limited and the Hong Kong Green Building Council, examined green building standards, low-carbon construction and developments in the regional green supply chain.
Business matching accelerates Hong Kong-Thailand collaboration
Through targeted project matching, technical sharing and discussions, participants were able to translate the forum’s dialogue into concrete partnership opportunities, supporting practical progress in green technology, urban innovation and energy transition. The sessions strengthened business ties between Hong Kong and Thailand, accelerating cross‑border collaboration and enabling enterprises to jointly capture emerging opportunities in the green economy.
GreenBiz HK campaign in Bangkok is one of the key events under the Economic and Trade Express (ETE), a functional platform designed to help Hong Kong SMEs and start-ups explore business opportunities in overseas markets, while bringing in more enterprises to invest in and establish businesses in Hong Kong. The campaign’s networking luncheon was supported by Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Bangkok, facilitating meaningful engagement between Hong Kong and the local business community.
Hong Kong Green Team delegation promotes Hong Kong as Asia’s premier hub for integrated green services
The HKTDC also organised a Hong Kong Green Team delegation from 17 to 20 March to explore the burgeoning green market opportunities in Thailand. The delegation, co-led by Ms Anna Cheung and Ir Dr Lo Wai Kwok, GBS, MH, JP, Chairman of the HKTDC Infrastructure Development Advisory Committee, comprised 18 delegates from Hong Kong, representing a diverse spectrum of integrated green services, including architecture, engineering, smart city development, ESG advisory, green technology and more. Meetings with industry associations and major developers, such as the Thai Green Building Institute (TGBI), The Eastern Economic Corridor Office of Thailand (EECO), WHA Industrial Development and TPI Polene Public Company Limited, provided opportunities for Hong Kong delegates to explore partnerships with local Thai firms.
GreenBiz HK brings together Hong Kong’s green service providers across green finance, ESG advisory, green building, property technology and smart city solutions, fostering cross‑sector collaboration and industry advancement. The initiative encourages businesses to leverage Hong Kong’s mature capital market, financial expertise and professional services to support green and sustainable investment, certification and development and capture growth opportunities driven by the global green economy. The HKTDC will continue to use this platform to organise business missions, thematic conferences and networking activities, supporting enterprises in Southeast Asia and the Chinese Mainland in leveraging Hong Kong’s strengths in finance and innovation to expand internationally and advance sustainable development across the region.
GreenBiz HK Forum highlights in Bangkok
GreenBiz HK Forum was held today in Bangkok, attracting over 550 representatives from government and business sectors across Thailand. The forum brought together business leaders from Hong Kong and Thailand to explore cross‑border collaboration in green finance, innovation and sustainable development
Anna Chueng, Assistant Executive Director of the HKTDC, delivered welcome remarks at the forum
Dr Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, delivered opening remarks at the forum
Ir Dr Lo Wai Kwok, Chairman of the HKTDC Infrastructure Development Advisory Committee, delivered welcoming remarks at the networking luncheon
A one-on-one business matching session was arranged during the GreenBiz HK Forum, enabling companies and experts from both economies to connect
“Hong Kong Green Team” Delegation engages with Thai industry bodies to explore cooperation opportunities
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP),in collaboration with InvestHK as co-organiser, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) as supporting organisation, and five renowned local universities - The University of Hong Kong, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and City University of Hong Kong - to form the city’s largest-ever delegation of life and health technology innovators to the BIO International Convention 2026 (BIO 2026) in San Diego, from June 22 to 25.
HKSTP CEO Terry Wong (6th from left back row in photo 6 and 4th from right in photo 7) and five Hong Kong university delegates visited the Salk Institute, home to six Nobel Laureates during BIO 2026 to explore partnerships and shape global biotech momentum through collaborative platforms.
HKSTP CEO Terry Wong (6th from left back row in photo 6 and 4th from right in photo 7) and five Hong Kong university delegates visited the Salk Institute, home to six Nobel Laureates during BIO 2026 to explore partnerships and shape global biotech momentum through collaborative platforms.
Building on last year’s momentum, the 2026 Hong Kong delegation doubled the size of the Hong Kong Pavilion, expanding to a record of 41 organisations from HKSTP, including partner companies, research institutes, and for the first time with top five universities spin-offs. This landmark presence showcased Hong Kong’s deep strength across AI-enabled biotech, therapeutics, diagnostics, and pharma innovation, with potential outstanding "First-in-Class" and "Best-in-Class" assets. The delegation underscores the city’s leading role as Asia’s largest and the world’s second largest fundraising hub for the biotechnology sector.
In collaboration with InvestHK and HKTDC, HKSTP led a delegation of 41 park companies,institutes and spin-offs from five renowned local universities to showcase the Hong Kong’s life and health technology innovations at BIO 2026 in San Diego.
IIn collaboration with InvestHK and HKTDC, HKSTP led a delegation of 41 park companies,institutes and spin-offs from five renowned local universities to showcase the Hong Kong’s life and health technology innovations at BIO 2026 in San Diego.
Mr. Terry Wong, CEO of HKSTP, said, “BIO 2026 is a premier platform to showcase Hong Kong’s groundbreaking innovation, deepen partnerships, and open new pathways into global healthcare markets. As a super-connector, Hong Kong is uniquely positioned to bridge global innovators with opportunities across Asia and beyond. With strong R&D capabilities backed by world-class universities—five ranked among the QS Top 100, including two with medical schools now placed in the global top 20—Hong Kong’s biotech and medical research excellence is increasingly recognised worldwide. As the city’s innovation ecosystem orchestrator, HKSTP brings together talent, capital, research institutions, clinical partners, and industry leaders to accelerate the journey from discovery to impact. We will continue to empower life and health technology ventures, translating innovation breakthroughs into life-changing solutions that benefit communities around the world.”
Terry Wong, CEO of HKSTP (3rd from right), introduced Hong Kong’s vibrant life and health technology ecosystem to local partners and investors at the fireside chat moderated by Director of HKETO, D.C. Cheung (2nd from right) during the “Bio Nexus HK: From Showcase to Partnership” event organised by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in San Francisco (HKETO San Francisco) and HKTDC. Other speakers included: Joe Panetta, President Emeritus of Biocom (3rd from left); Andy Wong, Head of Innovation & Technology and Life & Health Sciences of InvestHK (2nd from left); Byron Lee, Associate Director, Service Promotion of HKTDC (1st from right); and Lucas Coleman, Director of World Trade Center San Diego (1st from left).
Terry Wong, CEO of HKSTP (3rd from right), introduced Hong Kong’s vibrant life and health technology ecosystem to local partners and investors at the fireside chat moderated by Director of HKETO, D.C. Cheung (2nd from right) during the “Bio Nexus HK: From Showcase to Partnership” event organised by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in San Francisco (HKETO San Francisco) and HKTDC. Other speakers included: Joe Panetta, President Emeritus of Biocom (3rd from left); Andy Wong, Head of Innovation & Technology and Life & Health Sciences of InvestHK (2nd from left); Byron Lee, Associate Director, Service Promotion of HKTDC (1st from right); and Lucas Coleman, Director of World Trade Center San Diego (1st from left).
HKSTP and Park Companies Advanced in Cross-border Innovation and Market Expansion
A key highlight of BIO 2026 is witnessing the signing of three major strategic partnerships:
• LabCentral -- HKSTP signed an MOU with one of the largest global non-profit biotech incubators, supporting life sciences startups with high-impact lab infrastructure and scientific community programmes. The collaboration will deepen ties between the U.S. and Hong Kong life sciences ecosystems through startup support, ecosystem engagement, and co-developed programmes, events and strategic initiatives. It will also help connect startups, investors, corporate partners and research institutions, creating stronger pathways for cross-border innovation and commercialisation.
HKSTP and LabCentral signed an MoU at BIO 2026 to strengthen ties and foster cross-border collaboration in life sciences ecosystem in both regions.
• Immuno Cure – the developer of the first-in-human novel therapeutic HIV vaccine ICVAX – announced its collaboration with OPIS, an international Contract Research Organization (CRO), at BIO 2026. Leveraging OPIS's full-service, multi-country clinical trial expertise and regulatory knowledge, the partnership will support overseas clinical trial execution and establish a global framework to prepare for international expansion.
Immuno Cure – the developer of the first-in-human novel therapeutic HIV vaccine ICVAX –announced its collaboration with OPIS, an international Contract Research Organization (CRO), at BIO 2026
• Zhaoke Ophthalmology signed an MOU with Laboratório Teuto, the first company to produce generic medicines and OTCs (Over the Counter – Prescription Exempt Medicines) in Brazil, to explore cross-border cooperation in ophthalmology. This is Zhaoke's first strategic MOU in Brazil market. Leveraging its innovative pipeline and Teuto's commercial network in Brazil, the partnership aims to bring advanced eye care treatments to Latin American patients while demonstrating the globalisation of Hong Kong-born biotech innovation.
Zhaoke Ophthalmology signed an MOU with Laboratório Teuto to explore cross-border cooperation in ophthalmology.
Beyond the BIO 2026 Hong Kong Pavilion, HKSTP CEO Mr Terry Wong attended the "Translating Innovation Across Borders: Creating Global Gateways for Biotech Startups" panel sharing session. Mr. Wong shared his insights on cutting-edge biotech trends, Hong Kong’s strengths on life and health tech development, and HKSTP’s role in building a global bridge for nurturing global startup expansion, sustainable innovation and collaboration.
HKSTP CEO Mr Terry Wong (1st from right) attended the "Translating Innovation Across Borders: Creating Global Gateways for Biotech Startups" panel sharing session at BIO 2026.
Furthermore, HKSTP and five Hong Kong university delegates visited the Salk Institute, home to six Nobel Laureates during BIO 2026 to explore partnerships and shape global biotech momentum through collaborative platforms. HKSTP, in collaboration with InvestHK as co-organiser, HKTDC as the supporting organisation, and powered by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in San Francisco, hosted a Global Mixer during the exhibition. Industry leaders, incubators, and venture capital firms – including Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Johnson & Johnson Innovation, LabCentral, Roche, Simcere Pharmaceutical, and T.Rx Capital – were invited to join the judging panel for startup pitching sessions. The Pavilion also featured executive sharing and curated networking events for commercialisation, licensing, partnerships, investment and international market expansion.
Industry leaders, incubators, and venture capital firms – including Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Johnson & Johnson Innovation, LabCentral, Roche, Simcere Pharmaceutical, and T.Rx Capital – were invited to join the judging panel for startup pitching sessions.
Global recognition at Biomedical Pitch Competition
In the lead-up to BIO 2026, HKSTP actively drove engagement across the biotech sector and co-organised the 2026 Biomedical Pitch Competition with the Boston Capital Investment Club in Boston on May 23 and 24. Competing against around 170 biotechnology companies worldwide, HKSTP park company Meta Pharmaceuticals (HK) Limited won Third Place for its next-generation autoimmune therapeutics. The recognition underscores the strength of Hong Kong’s biotech pipeline and HKSTP’s commitment to translational medicine, commercialisation and globally scalable healthcare solutions.
HK’s biotech ecosystem rises to another level
Hong Kong continues to expand its global healthcare footprint as the world’s second-largest biotech fundraising hub. As Hong Kong’s flagship innovation and technology ecosystem, HKSTP is home to more than 300 life and health technology companies and helps innovators turn pioneering ideas into real-world impact. Its ecosystem connects capital, talent, infrastructure and market access across the biotech innovation journey.
