London ETO Supports HKUST Business School Event in London, Highlighting Hong Kong's Role as Global Business Hub

London ETO supports HKUST Business School event in London

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) supported the "BizInsight Forum and Alumni Get-together" organised by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Business School at the London Stock Exchange in the United Kingdom (UK) on May 19 (London time).

In her welcome remarks, the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, highlighted Hong Kong's unique role as an open and international hub connecting people, ideas and capital, underpinned by its common law system and business-friendly environment. She underscored Hong Kong's continued efforts to attract global talent and strengthen its education and innovation ecosystem, including the "Study in Hong Kong" initiative and the development of new research and collaboration clusters. She also congratulated HKUST on its advances in medical education and encouraged continued strengthening academic and professional exchanges between Hong Kong and the UK.

Marking the 35th anniversary of HKUST, the event opened with a forum on geo-economics and the evolving global economic landscape, followed by a reception that provided a valuable platform for alumni and distinguished guests to exchange ideas and explore future opportunities.

The forum also featured remarks by the Dean of the HKUST Business School, Professor Frederik Anseel, who shared insights on the transformative impact of AI on business models, talent development and consumer experience.

The event was attended by over 100 participants, including representatives from the business and academic sectors from Hong Kong and the UK.

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London supported the "BizInsight Forum and Alumni Get-together" organised by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Business School at the London Stock Exchange in the United Kingdom (UK) on May 19 (London time). The event was attended by over 100 participants, including representatives from the business and academic sectors from Hong Kong and the UK. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London supported the "BizInsight Forum and Alumni Get-together" organised by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Business School at the London Stock Exchange in the United Kingdom on May 19 (London time). Photo shows the Dean of the HKUST Business School, Professor Frederik Anseel speaking at the event. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) supported the "BizInsight Forum and Alumni Get-together" organised by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Business School at the London Stock Exchange in the United Kingdom on May 19 (London time). Photo shows the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, delivering a welcome speech at the event. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKICL alerts public of fraudulent websites

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited (HKICL) has recently noted two fraudulent websites purported to be from HKICL:

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HKICL advises that these fraudulent websites have no affiliation with HKICL, or any business of HKICL. HKICL will not directly provide FPS service to individual members of the public or contact individual members of the public proactively under usual circumstance. The genuine official website addresses of HKICL are www.hkicl.com.hk and fps.hkicl.com.hk.

HKICL urges the public to beware of suspicious calls, websites or other communications, and to remain vigilant in protecting personal information. If members of the public receive any suspicious communication purportedly from HKICL, please call HKICL's general line at 2533 1111 to verify. Members of the public who suspect that theyhave become the victim of fraudulent acts should report promptly to the Police.

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