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Associated Press
2 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
20 Start-ups Showcase at Hong Kong Tech Pavilion in VivaTech 2025
Presenting Cutting-Edge Solutions and Innovations and Fostering Global Collaborations through Seminars and Networking Events - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council will bring together 20 start-ups to participate in Viva Technology 2025 in Paris. - The Hong Kong Tech Pavilion will showcase the cutting-edge solutions and innovations in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, HealthTech, Sustainable and ClimateTech, FinTech, and more. - A series of seminars, start-up pitching sessions, workshop and networking reception will enhance international cooperation and highlight Hong Kong's vibrant start-up and technology ecosystem. HONG KONG - June 3, 2025 ( NEWMEDIAWIRE ) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), in collaboration with Strategic Partner, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels, and supporting organisations including Invest Hong Kong, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), and Hong Kong Cyberport, will stage the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion at Viva Technology (VivaTech) 2025 in Paris, Europe's biggest start-up and tech event from 11 to 14 June 2025. The Hong Kong Tech Pavilion will feature 20 start-ups, showcasing cutting-edge solutions and innovations in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, HealthTech, Sustainable and ClimateTech, and FinTech, and host a series of seminars, start-up pitching sessions, workshop and networking reception to attract global investors and buyers, fostering international collaboration and showcasing Hong Kong's dynamic start-up and technology ecosystem. VivaTech connects start-ups, tech leaders, corporates, and investors to drive innovation and business collaboration. The HKTDC's Hong Kong Tech Pavilion helps local start-ups and tech firms enter global markets while promoting Hong Kong's unique advantages and reinforcing its status as a world-class innovation and technology (I&T) hub. Chris Lo, HKTDC's Regional Director, Europe, Central Asia & Israel, said: 'The HKTDC actively supports start-up development through a wide range of activities and support services to enhance their competitiveness and expand global reach. These include launching Hong Kong Tech Pavilions at major overseas tech events and organising events like the HKTDC Entrepreneur Day (E-Day) and Start-up Express in Hong Kong. This year's VivaTech focuses on AI, healthtech, climatetech, and sustainability, areas that align closely with the development of Hong Kong's start-up ecosystem. The Hong Kong Tech Pavilion will provide a valuable platform for showcasing innovation, attracting investment, and expanding into the European market while raising international awareness of Hong Kong start-ups.' Hong Kong's start-up ecosystem is one of the most vibrant in Asia, with strengths in R&D capabilities, advanced technological infrastructure, robust legal system, and world-class intellectual property protection regime. As a business hub and international trading centre in Asia, Hong Kong provides a strategic platform for connecting innovation, expertise, and patents with global capital. Its strategic location within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) with access to over 86 million consumers, makes Hong Kong an ideal gateway to the entire GBA and also Asia and the world. During VivaTech, the HKTDC will host a series of events including seminars, pitching sessions, workshop and networking reception. On 11 June, the seminar Hong Kong: Fast-Growing Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hub will feature speakers Josephine Chan, Senior Manager, New Ventures Development of HKSTP, Florian Lang, Founder and CEO APAC of Libertify, and Benny Cheng, Founder & CEO of Insight Capital, who will discuss the advantages and prospects of Hong Kong's start-up ecosystem. Hong Kong Start-ups Pitching to Global Investors On 12 June, start-ups at the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion will also pitch their cutting-edge solutions and innovative products to global investors. Start-ups focus on AI, Robotics and FinTech, such as Pantheon Lab, which uses deep-learning technology to create software applications for developing quality and self-generated visual content, Robocore, a leading developer of applications for robotic platforms, and Midas Analytics, a data consulting company based on artificial intelligence and big data technologies, will present their groundbreaking innovations. Start-ups focusing on Health Tech, Sustainable & Climate Tech, such as Braillic, specialising in Augmented Reality (AR) guided surgical navigation system, HairCoSys, which developed a hair and scalp AI health diagnosis platform, and OKOsix, which developed world's first plastic-free multifunctional bio-based material, will showcase their innovations advancing human well-being and a more sustainable future. On 13 June, Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government, will attend the Workshop and Networking Reception – From Hong Kong to the World: Embarking on the New Journey of Innovation and deliver a keynote speech. Cindy Chow, Executive Director & CEO of Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, together with Sandbox VR, Orcauboat, and viAct, will share how Hong Kong start-ups succeed on an international stage. Yang Ming, CEO of Westwell Holdings (Hong Kong) Limited will share the advantages of choosing Hong Kong as springboard for global expansion. The followed panel discussion will be moderated by Christopher Lai, Director, France, Spain & Portugal of HKTDC. Cindy Chow, Chapman Lee, Director of Imsight Technology Co., Limited, Kenny Oktavius, Co-founder & CEO of Point Fit Technology Limited, and Jean-Baptiste Roy, Founding Partner of Asia Sports Tech, will explore the advantages of Hong Kong start-up ecosystem from both investor and start-up perspective and how to leverage Hong Kong's advantages to seize new opportunities. The Hong Kong Tech Pavilion is located at Hall 1 Booth F48, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The 9th edition of VivaTech is expected to attract over 165,000 visitors, 3,500 exhibitors, 13,500 start-ups, and 3,200 investors. Industry leaders from around the world will share unique insights, making the event the highlight of the global tech ecosystem. List of 20 Start-ups at the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion: Photo download: Websites: Media enquiries For enquiries, please contact HKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department: Media Room: About HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit:
South China Morning Post
27-05-2025
- General
- South China Morning Post
Fiba 3x3 World Tour Hong Kong to be held away from Victoria Park for first time
The Fiba 3x3 basketball World Tour Hong Kong will be held away from Victoria Park for the first time this summer, the organisers said on Tuesday. Advertisement Scheduled to run from July 19 to 20, the event will move indoors to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. With Victoria Park hosting the beach volleyball at the National Games later this year, sources told the Post a move away from Causeway Bay was 'inevitable' for the 3x3 event, which has been held annually in Hong Kong since 2022. Victoria Park has been its usual venue and was also the site for the qualifying tournament in April last year for the Paris Olympics. 'We usually host the event in November, but Hong Kong co-hosting the National Games [with Guangdong and Macau] around that time this year meant the schedule was out of the question this time,' the source said. Fiba 3x3 World Tour hopes to ride on the popularity of the Hong Kong Book Fair. Photo: Jonathan Wong Instead Fiba 3x3 World Tour Hong Kong will run concurrently with the Hong Kong Book Fair – the Hong Kong Trade Development Council's signature event – which runs from July 16 to 22 and attracted almost one million visitors last year.
Zawya
21-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
HSBC Kuwait and Hong Kong Trade Development Council discuss avenues for business growth
Kuwait City: Trade and investment are set to accelerate between Hong Kong and Kuwait as companies from high growth sectors, entrepreneurs and government bodies prioritise strategic partnerships and economic ties. Expected annual two-way goods trade between Asia and the Middle East is projected to more than double to over USD1.9trn by 2035, and businesses within these two regions are identifying the opportunities in potential high-growth sectors for each market. 'As the largest international bank in Kuwait, the wider MENAT region as well as in Asia, we are perfectly positioned to facilitate discussions and connect clients with opportunities in both regions,' said Samer Alabed, CEO of HSBC in Kuwait. 'HSBC has been present in Kuwait for 20 years and we see Kuwait as a key market with growth potential in the GCC with its wealth, financial strength and young ambitious population.' At a meeting hosted by HSBC discussions around these topics were held between delegates from the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, senior leaders from HSBC MENAT and major Kuwait-based clients from the bank, including local and international businesses and financial institutions. The meeting aimed to explore further collaboration in different sectors such as infrastructure development and logistics and trade facilitation, as well as renewable energy, sustainability, and smart cities. 'At HSBC we believe investors will continue to play an important role in the Kuwaiti government's plans and will look to access those opportunities via the Private Public Partnership framework,' said Ahmed AlMurad, Head of Wholesale Banking at HSBC Kuwait. 'Mainland China has already been part of infrastructure and construction with projects such as the Mubarak Al Kabeer port (China Harbour) and the Road Network project (China Gezoubha). Hong Kong, one of the world's top financial hubs, offers Kuwait a gateway to Asian markets, especially in asset management and Islamic finance. According to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), Hong Kong's assets under management reached over HK$35 trillion in 2023. With Kuwait's robust sovereign wealth fund and growing FinTech ecosystem, collaborative platforms in wealth management, digital banking, and green finance are gaining momentum. MENAT and Asia are fast growing markets signified by the dynamic shift in the global economy from West to East driven by the Middle East's investment-led economic transformation drive, GCC and Asia's rising wealth, and the necessity of creating sustainable economies. Media Enquiries Greta Madgwick HSBC in the MENAT region HSBC is the largest and most widely represented international banking organisation in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT), with a presence in nine countries across the region: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates. In Saudi Arabia, HSBC is a 31% shareholder of Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB), and a 51% shareholder of HSBC Saudi Arabia for investment banking in the Kingdom. Across MENAT, HSBC had assets of US$73bn as at 31 December 2024.
Kuwait Times
15-05-2025
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Kuwait, Hong Kong sign 24 MoUs
Hong Kong business delegation concludes Mideast mission in Kuwait KUWAIT: A business delegation led by John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), and organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) visited Kuwait City on May 12-15, successfully concluding a five-day mission to Qatar and Kuwait. A total of 59 MoUs and announcements were facilitated during the mission with the aim to cultivate deeper partnerships and create new opportunities for synergy between Hong Kong, the mainland, Qatar, Kuwait and the broader Middle Eastern market. The mission also successfully enhanced collaboration between Hong Kong and the mainland, enabling mainland companies to partner with Hong Kong businesses to expand into the Middle East and beyond. Over the past few days, the delegation, comprising over 50 business leaders from Hong Kong and enterprise representatives from seven mainland provinces and cities, explored the Middle Eastern market and supported high-quality Belt and Road cooperation while promoting Hong Kong's unique role as a superconnector and super value-adder. During the visit to Kuwait, 24 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and announcements were facilitated in trade and investment promotion, finance, law, transport and logistics, innovation and technology (I&T), agriculture, education and sport. The delegation met with senior executives and key members of the Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA), conglomerate Bukhamseen Group Holding and the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) to discuss investment opportunities and potential collaborations. Dr Peter K N Lam (second right), Hong Kong Trade Development Council Chairman, expresses his delight at the business delegation's success. The Hong Kong delegation meets with several representatives from the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA). A view of the business luncheon. The delegation also met with several representatives from the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) to gain an in-depth understanding of the operations of Kuwait's free trade zones. The meeting explored potential cooperation opportunities in areas such as logistics, manufacturing, distribution, and technology. The delegation visited the Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Centre to gain a comprehensive overview of Kuwaiti history, culture and achievements. To foster cooperation, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) organized a high-level business luncheon, which was attended by some 270 business leaders and key officials. Concluding the Middle East mission, Lee said the delegation, comprising Hong Kong and mainland business leaders, had achieved three key objectives: 1. To strengthen government-to-government relations; 2. To find new areas of collaboration; and 3. To make friends, and expand networks. 'Over the past four days, I have observed that both Qatar and Kuwait are experiencing rapid development, supported by substantial investment and continually expanding economies. In meetings with leaders and officials, I appreciated their forward-looking vision and understanding of Hong Kong's unparalleled advantages under 'one country, two systems' as a bridge between the mainland and the world. As Middle Eastern countries seek diversification of risk and look for opportunities in China and the Hong Kong SAR to join the tide of the global economic shift towards the East, Hong Kong has boundless opportunities.' He pointed out that this visit will elevate the relationship between Hong Kong and Qatar and Kuwait to a new level, bringing more business opportunities to Hong Kong, and noted, 'We will continue to strive to explore new opportunities and frontiers for Hong Kong.' Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC, said: 'Over the past few days, we engaged in high-level government and business meetings, hosted business luncheons and visited key development projects in Qatar and Kuwait. We explored how Qatari and Kuwaiti businesses can leverage Hong Kong's advantages in finance, innovation and technology and professional services to advance initiatives in finance, energy transformation and smart infrastructure projects, contributing to the Qatar National Vision 2030 and Kuwait Vision 2035.' 'Following the visits, the HKTDC will continue to invite business leaders from the Middle East to visit Hong Kong. We welcome them participating in our international events, such as the Belt and Road Summit and Asian Financial Forum to explore opportunities in Hong Kong, Mainland China and beyond,' Dr Lam added. •A delegation led by John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, visited Kuwait as part of a broader high-level visit to the Middle East •The delegation explored the Middle Eastern market and supported high-quality Belt and Road cooperation while promoting Hong Kong's unique role as a superconnector and super value-adder •A total of 59 MoUs and announcements were facilitated during the mission, cultivating deeper partnerships between Hong Kong, the mainland, Qatar and Kuwait 24 MoUs and announcements were facilitated in Kuwait Hong Kong and Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) Fisheries and Conservation Department and Marine Science Centre of Kuwait University (Announcement) Fisheries and Conservation Department and Public Authority of Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources (Announcement) Kong Customs and Excise Department and Kuwait General Administration of Customs (Announcement) Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) and Kuwait Airways (Announcement) and Road General Chamber of Commerce and Kuwait Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) and Kuwait Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) and Kuwait Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Kuwait Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China and Olympic Council of Asia Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong (CMA) and Kuwait Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Law Society of Hong Kong and Kuwait Bar Association Services Development Council (FSDC) and Capital Market Authority in Kuwait (CMA) (non-delegate) University of Hong Kong and Ministry of Higher Education University of Hong Kong and Kuwait University and Blue Ocean Company China and Baoye Hubei Construction Engineering Group Co., Ltd China and PCI Technology Co., Ltd and PCI Technology Co., Ltd and Meetsocial Group and Shanghai Westwell Technology and Shanghai Fengling Renewables Co, Ltd Information Technology (Shanghai) Co, Ltd and Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA)
Associated Press
15-05-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
International Medical and Healthcare Week Highlights Hong Kong's Strengths in Medical and Innovation
Asia Summit on Global Health and Medical and Healthcare Fair run concurrently - The 5th Asia Summit on Global Health launches new Silver Health Chapter, focusing on innovations in anti-ageing and enhancing healthcare for the elderly. - The 16th Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair serves as a comprehensive platform to foster global collaborations, attracting some 300 exhibitors to showcase cutting-edge medical technologies, gerontechnology and green solutions. HONG KONG - May 15, 2025 ( NEWMEDIAWIRE ) - The fourth International Healthcare Week (IHW), coordinated by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will take place from 26 May to 15 June. The IHW's flagship events, the Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH), jointly organised by the HKSAR Government and HKTDC, will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) on 26 and 27 May while the Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair (Medical Fair), organised by the HKTDC and co-organised by the Hong Kong Medical and Healthcare Device Industries Association (HKMHDIA), will run concurrently from 26 to 28 May, highlighting Hong Kong's position as a leading regional healthcare hub. Margaret Fong, Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: 'As a global hub for medical innovation, Hong Kong serves as both a 'super-connector' and a 'super value-adder', driving regional collaboration to advance healthcare innovation and foster new quality productivity in biopharmaceutical technologies. At the same time, there are pressing global public health challenges, such as an ageing population and the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, which are intensifying healthcare demand. To address these challenges, the industry is actively embracing innovative technologies to upgrade and transform the healthcare sector. This year's ASGH introduces a dedicated Silver Health Chapter, with both ASGH and the Medical Fair highlighting healthy ageing and elderly health innovations. The HKTDC will continue to serve as a platform for cross-sector collaboration supporting industry-academia-research partnership in fields including biotechnology, digital healthcare, and smart elderly wellness. We look forward to bringing together local and global experts, investors, enterprises, and institutions through ASGH and Medical Fair, injecting new vitality into the Asian healthcare industry and shaping the future of the medical sector.' Global expertise shapes the future of healthcare Themed Fostering Global Collaboration for a Shared Future, the 5th ASGH reaffirms Hong Kong's pivotal role as a leading MedTech hub in the region. Through diverse elements such as the ASGH Business Hub, ASGH connects global healthcare innovators, investors, and project owners on a single platform, acting as a catalyst for potential partnerships. Government officials and organisations, research pioneers, investors, and business leaders from the global healthcare sector will also share insights on industry trends and explore collaboration opportunities among Hong Kong, Mainland China, and global enterprises in healthcare investment and innovation. Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC, will deliver welcome remarks, while John Lee, Chief Executive of the HKSAR will give opening remarks, and Prof Cao Xuetao, Vice-Minister of the National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China, will give special remarks on the first day of ASGH. The first session of the ASGH Plenary Sessions will commence on the opening day and focus on building a more equitable and sustainable healthcare system and explore how innovative policymaking and strengthened international collaboration can foster healthcare systems that are both resilient and inclusive to address emerging global health challenges. Prof Lo Chung-mau, HKSAR Government's Secretary for Health, will deliver the special remarks and will be joined by an esteemed panel of speakers, including Prof Tsui Lap-chee, Chairman of the University of Hong Kong Foundation for Educational Development and Research; Prof Nancy Ip, President of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; Mr Frédéric Rimattei, Special Envoy for International Affairs of the President of French University Hospitals National Association; Dr Wu Xiaobin, Vice President of China Pharmaceutical Innovation and Research Development Association; and Mr Martin Taylor, Representative to China of World Health Organisation. At the second plenary, speakers will examine how global stakeholders can collaborate to navigate the current economic and healthcare innovation landscape while identifying new investment and market opportunities in the health sector. The session will be chaired by Mr Victor Chu, Chairman & CEO of First Eastern Investment Group, featuring Ambassador George Hara, Group Chairman and CEO of DEFTA Partners; Prof Ng Siew-chien, Croucher Professor in Medical Sciences and Associate Dean (Research) of Faculty of Medicine of the Chinese University of Hong Kong; Dr Hiroaki Ueno, Representative Director of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation and Dr Prem Kumar Nair, Group Chief Executive Officer of IHH Healthcare Berhad. During the Dialogue with Global Pioneer in Health session, Prof John Hardy, Chair of Molecular Biology of Neurological Disease of UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, will share his insights on his groundbreaking work on emerging therapeutic approaches to neurodegenerative diseases. Prof Hardy was awarded the Breakthrough Prize and received the Brain Prize for 'groundbreaking research on the basis of Alzheimer's disease'. Inaugural Silver Health Chapter: Navigating ageing's challenges & opportunities Amidst the global demographic shift toward ageing populations, this year's ASGH proudly inaugurates a dedicated 'Silver Health Chapter' aimed at critically examining the multifaceted challenges and transformative opportunities presented by ageing societies. On the second day, a session titled Surfing the Silver Tsunami: Advancements in Geriatrics and Longevity Technology, will bring together experts including Prof Jean Woo, Director of CUHK Jockey Club Institute of Ageing of the Chinese University of Hong Kong; Dr Donald Li, Chairman of Elderly Commission; Dr Alexandra Bause, Co-Founder & Venture Partner of Apollo Health Ventures; Mr Olivier Dessajan, General Manager of China Merchants Colisée; Prof James L. Kirkland, Director of Center for Advanced Gerotherapeutics of Cedars-Sinai; and Dr Sanja Tomovska, Founder and CEO of Quant Biomarkers. This distinguished assembly will present groundbreaking developments in geroscience, while critically evaluating emerging investment paradigms within the global longevity economy. On the same day, global industry leaders will convene for a dedicated session titled The Next Wave of Innovations in Neuroscience, examining cutting-edge advancements and emerging trends in neurological science, including novel therapeutic approaches for Parkinson's disease and related disorders. Concurrently, the InnoHealth Showcase will feature healthcare investment projects specifically designed to address the needs of ageing populations, presenting data-driven approaches to mitigate the challenges of demographic ageing. During ASGH, Ms Anita Ou, Managing Director and Head of Enterprise Banking of HSBC; Dr Kenneth Tsang, Regional Chief Executive Officer of IHH Healthcare North Asia and Chief Executive Officer of Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong; Prof Zhang Weixiong, Associate Director of Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Dr Sarah Salvilla, Group Chief Health Officer of FWD Group, will share their insights on achieving 'Healthy China 2030,' the high quality development of the healthcare industry, data-driven healthcare, and new collaborative models for the healthcare sector. ASGH will also address trending topics in the healthcare industry, including the prospects of gene and cell therapies, women's health, the convergence of Chinese and Western medicine, cancer treatment, orphan drugs, and rare diseases. ASGH, in collaboration with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, will host two sessions under the overarching theme 'Shaping the Future of Healthcare'. These sessions will focus on the potential of artificial intelligence in the medical field and how innovative technologies can drive breakthroughs in healthcare. Featured speakers include Dr Alex Ng, President of Tencent Healthcare; Prof Graham Cooke, Vice-Dean (Research) of the Faculty of Medicine of Imperial College London; Prof Chen Hao and Prof Bonnie Zhu, Assistant Professors of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. ASGH deal-making bridges investors and project owners The ASGH deal-making facilitates one-on-one meetings both online and offline, aiming to connect investors and projects in the healthcare sector from around the world to promote global collaborations. Participating investors represent a diverse range of backgrounds, including angel investors, venture capital, corporate venture capital, private equity, family offices and more. Investment interests span pharmaceuticals, medical devices and diagnostics, AI and digital health, and community health and wellness. The ASGH Business Hub features more than 170 innovative technology companies from 13 countries and regions, including dedicated pavilions from the mainland (Shanghai and Xiamen), Australia, and Thailand. The InnoHealth Showcase area highlights more than 70 healthcare start-ups and projects, many of which have received awards, and is led by the Innovation and Technology Commission in collaboration with six local universities and Cyberport. Medical Fair facilitates industry collaboration Themed as the Innovations Boosting Smart Health Experience, the 16th Medical Fair will be held from 26 to 28 May, and welcomes some 300 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions. In addition to pavilions and exhibitors from Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea and Hungary, there are also pavilions from Israel, Thailand, and the United Kingdom participating for the first time, along with debut exhibitors from Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and Singapore.. The Medical Fair serves as an excellent platform for professionals worldwide, encompassing research and development institutions, manufacturers, public healthcare organisations, hospitals, clinics, distributors, and healthcare practitioners. This event facilitates the establishment of global business connections and provides valuable insights into the latest trends in the healthcare industry. The exhibition features the HKMHDIA Pavilion, as well as Biotechnology, Hospital Equipment, Rehabilitation and Elderly Care Products, and Startup zones. This year's Medical Fair highlights three major areas: cutting-edge medical technologies, gerontechnology, and green solutions, featuring the latest medical health devices, products, and applications, with a particular emphasis on medical diagnostics, innovations in smart hospitals, and digital health solutions. One exhibitor will showcase a solution that uses advanced computer vision and artificial intelligence to analyse data from patients with facial paralysis and swallowing difficulties. By matching patients with the most suitable rehabilitation programmes from a database of more than 400 training exercises, the solution provides therapists personalised treatment suggestions to refine and adopt. Another exhibitor introduces medical-grade digital therapy solutions for cognitive impairments, leveraging AI to assess patient conditions and deliver customised rehabilitation programs. Further innovations include a handheld medical device for cervical examinations, which analyses cervical tissue to aid in the detection and prevention of preterm births. The Hong Kong Council of Social Service will make its inaugural participation at the Medical Fair, presenting age-friendly technologies and products including rehabilitation and mobility aids, cognitive impairment support systems, and smart home innovations. Additionally, other exhibitors will showcase sustainable products, such as eco-conscious eating bibs crafted from recycled plastic bottles and biodegradable medical trays. The Medical Fair features a strong line-up of leading research and academic institutions, including seven local universities, over 30 innovative technology companies at the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) pavilion, and more than 20 medical enterprises brought by the Hong Kong Medical and Healthcare Device Industries Association (HKMHDIA). The event will actively promote innovation and collaboration across government, industry, academia, research and investment sectors. Multiple activities will be held during the Medical Fair to help industry professionals expand their knowledge of the latest market information. The HKMHDIA Medical Fair Forum themed 'The MedTech Nexus of the Greater Bay Area' features industry experts sharing their insights on topics such as intellectual property protection strategies for biomedical innovation, cross-border financial solutions for medical enterprises, the development of cross-border health data, and successful experiences in promoting medical technology in the Greater Bay Area. 'The Latest Development of Regulatory Collaboration on Medical Devices in the Greater Bay Area' seminar will bring together representatives from the Greater Bay Area Center for Medical Device Evaluation and Inspection of the National Medical Products Administration, the Department of Health, and industry leaders to discuss the latest developments, administrative systems, and regulations. Using the HKTDC EXHIBITION+ hybrid model, the physical fair from 26 to 28 May is complemented by the Click2Match smart business matching platform, via which buyers can extend their sourcing journey from 19 May to 4 June. Aside from ASGH and the Medical Fair, IHW also features the Hospital Authority Convention, among many other industry events. Photo download: Websites International Healthcare Week: Asia Summit On Global Health: Programme: Speakers: Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair: List of products: Activity schedule: Members of the media interested in interviewing ASGH speakers, please send requests to [email protected] on or before 20 May 2025 Media enquiries For enquiries, please contact Yuan Tung Financial Relations Limited: HKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department: Asia Summit on Global Health Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair Media Room: About HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit:
