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Malaysian Reserve
28-04-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Register for Free at HK01 AI Transformation Solution Day
Empowering Enterprises to Accelerate Digital Transformation and Co-create a Smart Future HONG KONG, April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HK01 will host the first 'AI Transformation Solution Day' on May 7 (Wednesday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Representatives from several international technology giants will attend, featuring over 20 seminars and special lectures, more than 30 companies and organizations exhibiting, and an 'AI Academy' offering expert guidance on applying ChatGPT and DeepSeek in the workplace to provide local businesses with practical AI application experiences, assisting in technology upgrade and transformation, seizing opportunities. The event will also showcase the latest AI technologies, including robots. Register now: With the wave of digitization driving AI applications across various industries, it not only enhances efficiency and reduces costs for businesses but also improves customer experiences to maintain competitiveness. Both large and small enterprises cannot overlook the opportunities brought by AI. However, due to the rapid development of AI, enterprises often encounter various challenges in application, such as low data quality, difficulty in effective integration, lack of talent for development and maintenance, and insufficient technological capabilities, hindering digital transformation. Recognizing this, HK01 is hosting the'AI Transformation Solution Day' (referred to as the 'Solution Day') for the first time, bringing together industry giants and elites to provide practical AI application solutions and strategies for local enterprises, aiding in achieving upgrade and transformation. The event has invited Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, as the guest of honor, with support from nearly 30 government, institutions of higher education, and business associations, including the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau and the Digital Policy Office. Over 20 Seminars and Special Lectures with Renowned Guests Help Enterprises Seize Opportunities The 'Solution Day' will be hosted by the AI virtual host, engaging in real-time interaction with humans to kick off the event in a novel way. With over 20 keynote speeches, seminars, and special lectures, guest speakers include representatives from government, internationally renowned technology companies, and SMEs. Michael Yue, Managing Director and General Manager, Sales and Operations, Google Hong Kong, will share how AI seizes opportunities in the era of intelligence; Zeng Xudong, General Manager, Baidu AI Platform & Ecosystem for the Greater Bay Area, will discuss how AI technology accelerates industrial intelligence upgrading; Sophia Jin, Solution Architect, BytePlus, will provide AI application guidance through practical cases. Esteemed guests help enterprises understand the latest AI technology and trends Multiple seminars will explore the latest developments in AI technology and application trends from various perspectives, delving into how AI technology can help enterprises create more business opportunities, achieve business growth, and enhance operational efficiency. The seminars will focus on the following themes: Empowering Diverse Industries with Accelerated AI: Exploring Future Trends in Uncovering New Business Opportunities The Practice and Challenges of Transformation for SME Harnessing AI for SME: Optimizing Artificial Intelligence Strategies and Tools Bringing together industry giants, the event shares practical strategies and forward-looking perspectives with participants, including: Tony Wong, JP Commissioner for Digital Policy Digital Policy Office, Iris Feng General Manager Cisco Hong Kong, Macau, and Fan Ho, General Manager, Asia Pacific Solutions & Services Group, Lenovo, will discuss how AI helps various industries and creates future opportunities; Irina Fan Director of Research Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), and Vincent Kan Deputy General Manager SHOPLINE Hong Kong, along with other industry elites, will help SMEs enhance competitiveness through digitization and AI technology to adapt to changing market competition; Peter Lee, Chief Technology Officer IBM China/ Hong Kong Limited, Dr Alan Cheung, Chief Director, Artificial Intelligence and Trust Technologies, ASTRI, will explore how different AI tools bring innovative development opportunities to enterprises, driving business breakthroughs and upgrades. There will also be various special lectures, analyzing real-life cases on how to undergo digital transformation in a rapidly changing business environment, and utilizing AI to enhance operational efficiency, helping enterprises optimize resource allocation, improve customer experience, and explore new business opportunities. Renowned AI experts will also teach office workers various skills in generative AI applications, demonstrating how to enhance workplace competitiveness by applying ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and other advanced techniques. A Gathering of over 30 Thematic Booths to Experience the Future of Artificial Intelligence Applications Multiple booths will be set up on-site to showcase participants the diverse application scenarios of AI technology. These booths cover various areas, including AI-driven automated dialogue marketing, cross-border e-commerce applications, and digital transformation solutions. Participating companies will demonstrate how to utilize AI technology to enhance operational efficiency, optimize customer experience, and explore new business opportunities. Several robots will also make an appearance at the event, including the Lenovo Six-legged Robot designed specifically for high-load industrial tasks. It will showcase its flexible and stable performance, allowing attendees to learn how AI-driven functions can be applied in smart factories for tasks such as automated inspections and work in high-risk environments. Furthermore, the gamified emotional education application 'Mindful Planet,' launched by HK01 in collaboration with Re:learn Education, will also be showcased at the event. The game, with a light and cute style, aims to engage elementary and middle school students in mindfulness practices and help them understand various emotions. The game plans to introduce the 'AI Tree' feature next year, utilizing artificial intelligence to analyze students' mood logs, provide personalized responses, and offer emotional support and encouragement. Participants at the 'Solution Day' will have the opportunity to be the first to experience this new feature, personally feeling how AI technology can assist students in enhancing emotional management skills and cultivating positive values. Enterprise Matching Consultation – Driving Cross-Industry Collaboration To promote cross-industry collaboration and resource integration, on-site enterprise matching consultation services will be provided, allowing enterprises to engage in in-depth discussions with technology suppliers and professional technical consultants. Participants can utilize the matching consultation to find suitable collaboration partners, receive tailored advice, and explore the application and future development potential of artificial intelligence technology in enterprises. HK01 aims to foster industry interaction through the 'AI Transformation Solution Day,' further solidifying Hong Kong's position as a pivotal hub for international artificial intelligence and data industries. HK01 AI Transformation Solution Day Details: Date: May 7, 2025 (Wednesday)Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pmLocation: Meeting Rooms S221-S230, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong)Register now at '01 Space':
South China Morning Post
25-04-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong to launch local ChatGPT-style AI tool in second half of year
Hong Kong is set to launch a locally developed ChatGPT-style artificial intelligence (AI) tool powered by DeepSeek in the second half of the year, with the platform featuring elements of the city and being able to answer 'all kinds of questions', the innovation chief has said. Advertisement Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong gave an update on the launch timeline on Friday during a Beijing-organised media tour to promote the Greater Bay Area. The new tool, named 'HKGAI V1', was developed by the Hong Kong Generative AI Research and Development Centre (HKGAI) under the government's InnoHK innovation programme. The tool is capable of delivering instant responses to user queries through a chatbot interface. Users can input commands to access information or generate specific content such as travel itineraries, meeting notes, music and videos. 'The system can answer all kinds of questions,' Sun said, adding that it would feature local characteristics reflecting the values of Hong Kong, including the 'one country, two systems' governing principle. Advertisement He also expressed his hope that the tool could serve the Chinese community overseas. HKGAI V1 is the first in the world to be based on the DeepSeek full-parameter fine-tuning research model.
South China Morning Post
11-04-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong seeks to attract US-listed mainland firms amid trade war
Several US-listed mainland Chinese companies have reached out to the Hong Kong government amid the escalating trade war, the city's innovation minister has said, while calling for the financial hub to seize opportunities created by the crisis to showcase its international appeal. Advertisement Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong weighed in on the intensifying US-China tensions at the legislature on Friday, the same day Beijing increased tariffs on US imports to 125 per cent in retaliation for Washington's decision to raise duties on Chinese goods to 145 per cent. During a special Financial Committee meeting of the Legislative Council, lawmaker Elizabeth Quat Pei-fan asked the government to try to attract Chinese-American tech talent and US-listed Chinese firms that were seeking to leave the North American country amid the US-trade war. '[The government] could consider building a green lane to facilitate the listing of high-quality Chinese tech firms in Hong Kong. This can boost Hong Kong's stock market while advancing Hong Kong's tech development,' Quat said. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly declined to rule out the possibility that Washington might delist Chinese stocks from US exchanges. He also warned Beijing against trying to devalue its currency as a way to respond to the new tariffs. Advertisement In response to the lawmaker, Sun said: 'In reality, there are quite a few mainland companies listed on the Nasdaq that have recently reached out to us through different means. In this time, Hong Kong must leverage its unique advantages – freedom, openness and internationalism.'
Associated Press
31-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
From Hong Kong to Global: Laservall Drives New Industrialisation and Microelectronics Innovation with HKD 300M Investment
HKSTP park company Laservall aims to advance high-precision laser technology with AI-driven automation, empowering advanced manufacturing through microelectronics innovation HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 31 March 2025 - Laservall today announced a landmark HKD 300 million (USD 38 million) investment plan for the next five years. This strategic commitment focuses on R&D, manufacturing and technology enhancement, and tech talent development in Hong Kong. A key park company of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), Laservall leverages Hong Kong's strategic role as the 'super-connector' between the Mainland and the global market to expand its investment for further operational advancement, benefiting from the city's comprehensive innovation and technology (I&T) ecosystem and supportive policies for new industrialisation. Laservall underscores its long-term investment in Hong Kong at an event co-organised with HKSTP, celebrating the significant R&D milestone and marking the company's expanding global footprint. Laservall today announced a landmark HKD 300 million (USD 38 million) investment plan for the next five years, celebrating the significant R&D milestone and marking the company's expanding global footprint at an event co-organised with HKSTP. (From left) Mr. Vincent Lau, COO of Laservall; Ms. Dembai Cho, Co-founder of Laservall; Mr. Jeffrey Chan, CFO of Laservall; Mr. Andrew Kim, CEO of Laservall; Mr. James Kang, Chairman of Laservall; Ms. Jaeyon Lee, Consul (Commerce), Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Hong Kong; Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology, and Industry; Ms. Lillian Cheong, Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry; Mr. Albert Wong, Chief Executive Officer of HKSTP; Mr. Oscar Wong, Head of Innofacturing of HKSTP; Ms Hilda Chan, Chief Marketing Officer of HKSTP, and Dr. Carmen Fung, Associate Director, Advanced Manufacturing and Microelectronics of HKSTP. The company is at the forefront of driving advanced manufacturing and microelectronics innovation, and is the exclusive provider for some leading global brands. Laservall specialises in micro laser jet soldering, cutting, and marking equipment for smartphone and EV camera modules. Its high-precision solutions and automation systems serve major global clients, including Samsung, LG, Tesla, BYD, and leading manufacturers such as Foxconn, Sunny Optical, Luxshare, and OFILM. Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, said, 'Laservall announces its plan of investing HKD 300 million over the next five years and doubling the size of its R&D team by 2026, and extending their R&D team eventually by sixfold by 2028. This not only reflects the company's commitment to innovation but also its unwavering confidence in Hong Kong's I&T industry. Its expansion at the Science Park is a perfect example of how it is leveraging Hong Kong's unique role as a 'super-connector' and a 'super value-adder' to strengthen its presence in the global market.' He expressed confidence that more local companies, like Laservall, will step onto the global I&T stage and demonstrate the remarkable outcomes of Hong Kong's R&D capabilities to the world in the near future. Albert Wong, CEO of HKSTP, remarked: 'Laservall's investment and growth exemplify the robust foundation Hong Kong provides for cutting-edge innovation. As the global leader in advanced manufacturing, the company's continued commitment to R&D and its expansion in Hong Kong further solidify our city as a powerhouse for microelectronics and advanced manufacturing. This milestone is not just a win for Laservall but a significant boost to strengthening our global standing in shaping the future of new industrialisation.' Laservall: A Key Catalyst of New Industrialisation at the Heart of the HKSTP I&T Powerhouse The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government is committed to advancing new industrialisation in Hong Kong with an industry-oriented approach to drive diversified economic growth. Comprehensive support is proactively provided to accelerate the development of strategic industries through initiatives such as the 'New Industrialisation Acceleration Scheme' (NIAS), 'New Industrialisation Funding Scheme' (NIFS), and the upcoming 'Pilot Manufacturing and Production Line Upgrade Support Scheme (Manufacturing+)'. The HKSAR Government is actively connecting high-potential local and overseas companies to seize the promising opportunities of new industralisation in Hong Kong. In August 2024, a delegation from the HKSAR Government visited Laservall's Smart R&D and Manufacturing Centre in Korea. The visit aimed to introduce various support measures to Laservall and strengthen collaboration on I&T between Hong Kong and Korea in strategic industries, including life and health technology, artificial intelligence and data science, advanced manufacturing, and new energy technology. James Kang, Chairman of Laservall, said: 'Laservall is proud to be a park company of HKSTP. We are a technology-focused company with significant R&D investment to tailor innovations for our clients globally. This investment will drive advancements in AI-driven automation, real-time troubleshooting, and efficiency improvements.' The company also aims to double its global R&D workforce by 2026 and expand it sixfold by 2028, reinforcing Hong Kong as its global R&D headquarters, with potential plan to set up an advanced production base in the city.' Andrew Kim, CEO of Laservall, said, 'The trend of utilising high-precision laser technology for camera modules is essential and rapidly gaining momentum across various industries. Hong Kong offers direct access to the vast Mainland market and international connectivity, supported by a robust I&T ecosystem, as well as favourable policies and measures for new industrialisation from the HKSAR Government and HKSTP. This gives us the confidence to expand our investments in the city, positioning us as pioneers of innovation for the next global success.' A New Chapter for Microelectronics Innovation from Hong Kong In March 2024, Laservall established an R&D centre at Science Park, focusing on customising its solutions for industries beyond mobile phone manufacturing, including the automotive and solar energy sectors. The integration of AI into manufacturing automation, combined with its commitment to advancing the microelectronics ecosystem, aligns seamlessly with HKSTP's mission to accelerate industry transformation and drive cutting-edge technological advancements. With 270 microelectronics-related companies within its ecosystem, HKSTP is at the forefront of microelectronics development, offering extensive infrastructure that supports the entire product lifecycle. This includes the Microelectronics Centre (MEC) at Yuen Long InnoPark, along with specialised facilities such as the Hardware Lab, Sensor Lab, and Heterogeneous Integration Lab. Hashtag: #HKSTP The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) was established in 2001 as a thriving I&T ecosystem grooming 14 unicorns, more than 15,000 research professionals and over 2,200 technology companies from 26 countries and regions focused on developing healthtech, AI and robotics, fintech and smart city technologies, etc. The growing engine offers comprehensive support including R&D infrastructure, investment expertise, industry connections and more, in attracting and nurturing talent, accelerating ideation, and commercialising innovation for technology ventures, all with the I&T journey built around key locations across Hong Kong and branched towards Shenzhen to continuously contribute to the development of I&T making a pillar of growth for Hong Kong.
South China Morning Post
02-03-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong guidelines on AI development and application ‘coming soon'
Hong Kong will soon announce guidelines on the development and application of artificial intelligence (AI), the city's innovation chief has said. Advertisement Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong revealed the move on Sunday after last week saying more than 70 government departments would use a locally developed ChatGPT-style AI tool powered by DeepSeek's data learning model. He said on Sunday that guidelines on AI development and use, which had first been mentioned two years ago, would be announced soon and that they would protect the rights of different stakeholders, including copyright holders. 'Regarding privacy, we will certainly have relevant guidelines to regulate,' he said. Sun last week said more than 70 departments had commenced trials and aided in training on a locally developed AI tool since the middle of 2024. Advertisement The tool, named 'HKGAI V1', is capable of delivering instant responses to user queries through a chatbot interface. The departments are also expected to use a new model powered by mainland China's DeepSeek. Sun said the new version ranked first in terms of safety when he was asked about the risks of data leaks.
