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

LD reminds employers and employees to take heat stroke preventive measures in times of Heat Stress at Work Warning

As the Heat Stress at Work Warning is now in effect, the Labour Department (LD) reminds employers and employees to take appropriate measures during the effective period of the warning to prevent heat stroke when working in hot weather or hot environments.

Employees who work outdoors or in non-air-conditioned indoor environments face high levels of heat stress and are at a relatively higher risk of heat stroke. Employers should assess the risk factors of heat stress for employees at work and, based on the identified risk factors, take necessary preventive and control measures, including rescheduling work periods, setting up shading covers, providing ventilation and heat dissipation equipment, and reminding employees to replenish water and rest in a timely manner.

The Heat Stress at Work Warning is formulated by the LD based on the Hong Kong Heat Index. There are three levels of the warning: Amber, Red and Black, which help employers and employees better understand the level of heat stress while working outdoors or indoors without air-conditioning systems.

A spokesman for the LD said that when the department issues the Heat Stress at Work Warning, employers must refer to the criteria and recommendations provided in the "Guidance Notes on Prevention of Heat Stroke at Work" to conduct risk assessments, according to the workloads and other relevant heat stress risk factors, for employees who work outdoors or in non-air-conditioned indoor workplaces. Appropriate rest breaks should be arranged every hour, as far as reasonably practicable, based on various levels of the Heat Stress at Work Warning, to reduce employees' risk of heat stroke.

Employees must also follow instructions to rest on time. Whenever there are any symptoms of heat-related illnesses, such as headache, dizziness, thirst, and nausea, they should rest in a cool and shady place, drink water, and inform employers/supervisors to take appropriate action immediately.

The LD issued the "Guidance Notes on Prevention of Heat Stroke at Work", detailing the various risk factors that should be considered when conducting heat stress risk assessments and recommending corresponding control measures for identified risk factors for employers' and employees' reference. For the Heat Stress at Work Warning and related guidelines, please refer to the department's thematic webpage: www.labour.gov.hk/eng/news/prevention_of_heat_stroke_at_work.htm.

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