Six companies from the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks (HKSTP) have been named to Forbes Asia's 100 to Watch 2026 list, and they represent all of Hong Kong's entries on this year's ranking.
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Forbes Asia released the annual edition of its "100 to Watch" list in August. HKSTP noted that all Hong Kong companies on the list are from the park, along with one additional Park company from Singapore, which is a testament to the innovative strength of Hong Kong enterprises on the global stage.
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AIM Pharmaceutical International
HKSTP, Photo source: reference image
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The six companies span a diverse range of research and development fields, including healthcare, energy, maritime, e-commerce, robotics and aerospace technology. HKSTP said this reflects Hong Kong's contribution to global innovation and demonstrates that the city provides a solid foundation for scaling businesses.
Each of the six selected companies brings unique expertise to the table:
1.AIM Pharmaceutical International focuses on turning plant and marine sources into potential treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
AIM Pharmaceutical International
2.Luquos Energy is rethinking energy storage with safer, lower-cost sulphur batteries.
Luquos Energy
3.Neptune Robotics is sending magnetic robots across ship hulls to cut drag and fuel use.
Neptune Robotics
4.Return Helper specialises in taking the pain and cost out of cross-border returns.
Return Helper
5.Robocore Technology is focused on putting service robots to work across healthcare, education, hospitality and retail.
Robocore Technology
6.Stellerus Technology uses AI and satellite imagery to stay ahead of climate and natural-disaster risks.
Stellerus Technology
HKSTP congratulated the six companies and said their innovative achievements make the future even more promising.
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Hong Kong Customs detects drug trafficking case involving incoming passenger at airport
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (August 27) detected a case of drug trafficking, possession of poison included in Part 1 of the Poisons List and possession of an alternative smoking product involving an incoming air passenger at Hong Kong International Airport, and seized about 16 kilograms of suspected ketamine, a box of a suspected nicotine product containing suspected Part 1 poison and a suspected alternative smoking product, with a total estimated market value of about $6.5 million.
A 31-year-old Ukrainian man arrived in Hong Kong from London, the United Kingdom, yesterday. During customs clearance, Customs officers found the batch of suspected ketamine inside his check-in suitcase. Subsequently, one suspected alternative smoking product and one box of suspected nicotine product containing Part 1 poison were found inside his carry-on baggage. The man was subsequently arrested.
An investigation of the case is ongoing.
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.
Under the Import and Export Ordinance, any person who imports an alternative smoking product into Hong Kong commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $2 million and imprisonment for seven years.
Under the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance, any person who possesses any poison included in Part 1 of the Poisons List other than in accordance with provisions commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $100,000 and imprisonment for two years.
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
