Singapore ETO Organises Seminar to Promote AI and Fintech Landscape in Hong Kong

Singapore ETO organises seminar to promote AI and fintech landscape in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore (Singapore ETO) hosted a high-level seminar titled "Bridging Innovation & Technology: Navigating the AI & FinTech Landscape in Hong Kong" on September 24, 2026, in Singapore. Organised in partnership with the Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) and Singapore's Kowloon Club, the event drew approximately 100 senior business leaders and executives from both cities. Attendees gathered to explore collaborative opportunities in AI and fintech, underscoring a deepening partnership between Asia's two premier financial and innovation hubs.

The seminar served as the anchor event for a visiting 27-strong FHKI delegation led by the Chairman of the FHKI, Mr Anthony Lam, during their visit to Singapore on September 23 and 24. It was also an event under the Economic and Trade Express platform, a collaborative initiative of ETOs, Invest Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.

Delivering the opening remarks, the Director of the Singapore ETO, Ms Elsa Hung, highlighted that the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030) and the Chief Executive's 2026 Policy Address, which were recently unveiled, marked a significant strategic milestone. For the first time, Hong Kong has formulated a medium-term development blueprint that places AI and fintech at the centre of its economic agenda, closely aligning with the National 15th Five-Year Plan. She emphasised that the Northern Metropolis stands as a central pillar of this strategic blueprint.

In addition, Ms Hung said that Hong Kong is advancing an ambitious AI+ Initiative through two complementary tracks - "industries for AI" and "AI for industries". The dual goal is to develop AI as a strategic and globally competitive industry in its own right and to accelerate its application across finance, professional services, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing and beyond. On fintech, Hong Kong's strategy focuses on four pillars, including AI, data and payment infrastructure, financial tokenisation and resilience enhancement.

The seminar also featured presentations from Mr Lam, alongside representatives from the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute, followed by a dynamic fireside chat titled "Singapore-Hong Kong Nexus: Building a Shared Working Environment & Business Portability". The event concluded with a vibrant networking session, where participants actively engaged and forged new pathways for bilateral collaboration.

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore (Singapore ETO) hosted a high-level seminar titled "Bridging Innovation & Technology: Navigating the AI & FinTech Landscape in Hong Kong" on September 24, 2026, in Singapore. Organised in partnership with the Federation of Hong Kong Industries and Singapore's Kowloon Club, the event drew approximately 100 senior business leaders and executives from both cities. Attendees gathered to explore collaborative opportunities in AI and fintech, underscoring a deepening partnership between Asia's two premier financial and innovation hubs. Photo shows the Director of the Singapore ETO, Ms Elsa Hung, delivering opening remarks in the seminar. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore hosted a high-level seminar titled "Bridging Innovation & Technology: Navigating the AI & FinTech Landscape in Hong Kong" on September 24, 2026, in Singapore. Organised in partnership with the Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) and Singapore's Kowloon Club, the event drew approximately 100 senior business leaders and executives from both cities. Attendees gathered to explore collaborative opportunities in AI and fintech, underscoring a deepening partnership between Asia's two premier financial and innovation hubs. Photo shows the Chairman of the FHKI, Mr Anthony Lam, delivering opening remarks in the seminar. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore hosted a high-level seminar titled "Bridging Innovation & Technology: Navigating the AI & FinTech Landscape in Hong Kong" on September 24, 2026, in Singapore. Organised in partnership with the Federation of Hong Kong Industries and Singapore's Kowloon Club, the event drew approximately 100 senior business leaders and executives from both cities. Attendees gathered to explore collaborative opportunities in AI and fintech, underscoring a deepening partnership between Asia's two premier financial and innovation hubs. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

EPD alerts public to fraudulent recycling subsidy scheme

The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) has recently received public enquiries regarding a recycling subsidy scheme purportedly jointly launched by an enterprise and the EPD. The publicity poster claimed that subsidy would be provided for recycling under the "Renewable Resource Recovery Incentive Scheme". The EPD today (November 9) urged members of the public to stay alert and not to believe in that circulating publicity poster and relevant information.

The EPD clarified that the Department has never jointly launched any project named the "Renewable Resource Recovery Incentive Scheme" with any organisations, nor has it authorised any individual or entity to use the name and logo of the EPD for such publicity. Upon review, the logos of the EPD and the related enterprise on the poster are false. The EPD has reported the case to the Police.

A spokesperson for the EPD reminded the public not to trust posters, links, or messaging software from unknown sources and not to participate in suspicious recycling subsidy activities. Members of the public should also refrain from disclosing personal data or financial information to unknown sources. Anyone who has provided personal information or conducted transactions in connection with the fraudulent recycling subsidy scheme is advised to contact the Police as soon as possible.