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Mr Nicholas Yang, Secretary for Innovation and Technology, accompanied Mrs Carrie Lam, the Chief Executive on parts of her visit to Japan from October 29 to November 2. Mrs Lam visited a number of innovation and technology (I&T) institutions and facilities, aiming to boost links between Hong Kong and Japan on innovation and technology front.
To learn more about Japan's successful experience in promoting I&T, Mrs Lam and Mr Yang visited Kashiwa-no-ha Smart City in Chiba Prefecture and the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) in Ibaraki Prefecture as well as the University of Tsukuba, and met with Dr Tatsuo Igarashi, the Mayor of Tsukuba City on October 30.
On the following day, Mr Yang joined Mrs Lam to attend a breakfast meeting with Mr Michinari Hamaguchi, President of the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), and its key members. Mrs Lam said that the government is determined to develop Hong Kong as an international I&T hub and has been advancing I&T development using an eight-pronged approach. She encouraged technology enterprises, research and development (R&D) institutions and academics from Japan to collaborate with their Hong Kong counterparts in research, to make good use of the R&D grants and tax deductions for expenditure on R&D recently rolled out by Hong Kong government.
Mr Yang also called on Mr Takaki Shirasuka, the Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, and exchanged ideas on the promotion of science as well as innovation and technology. Mr Yang said that Hong Kong is vigorously building up two technology clusters on healthcare technologies, artificial intelligence and robotics technologies. He looked forward to more collaboration between the two places and learning from Japan’s good practices and experience, in particular in healthy ageing and smart city development.
Before concluding his visit, Mr Yang attended "Think Global, Think Hong Kong" Main Symposium organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) in Tokyo and accompanied Mrs Lam who witnessed the signing of Memoranda of Understanding on trade and financial technology by the HKTDC, the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and the Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited (HKCMCL) with their Japanese counterparts.
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Organised by the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC), InnoCarnival 2018, held at the Hong Kong Science Park, was successfully concluded on November 11. Carrying the theme of “Innovate for a Smart Future”, the event showcased numerous smart city technologies and local innovations. With visitors of all ages participating in a wide range of activities and programmes, InnoCarnival 2018 has greatly enhanced awareness and understanding of innovation and technology (I&T) among members of the public in Hong Kong.
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Mrs Carrie Lam, the Chief Executive and Professor Bai Chunli, the President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), signed the Memorandum of Understanding on Establishing Affiliated Institution by the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Hong Kong (MoU) on behalf of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and the CAS on November 8.
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The International System of Units (SI) forms the foundation of physical measurements. It defines seven base units, their derived units and prefixes. On November 16, 2018, the 26th meeting of the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) passed a resolution to revise four of the seven SI base units, namely, the kilogram, the ampere, the kelvin and the mole. The revision brings an end to the use of physical objects to define measurement units by linking all SI base units to physical constants, which guarantees their stability and universality. The adopted changes will be implemented on May 20, 2019, the next World Metrology Day.
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I&T Market Pulse |
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The 20th China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF) was officially held from November 14 to November 18 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Centre. Co-organised by the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Hong Kong Pavilion showcased the latest technological achievements of Hong Kong enterprises and academia , provided an opportunity for business and technology exchanges with a view to exploring opportunities for further collaboration.
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Fun with Science |
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Scientists have created a new haptic glove that lets users touch, grab and manipulate virtual objects as if they were real and tactile.
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- The final roadshow of “InnoTech Month 2018” will be held on December 1 and 2 at TKO Gateway in Tseung Kwan O. A series of innovation workshops will be offered for participation by the public. Click www.itm.gov.hk for more details.
- An “Innovation and Technology Commission Pavilion” will be set up by the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) at the SmartBiz Expo, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council from December 5 to 7 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. At "Techtopia" in Exhibition Hall 1D, the ITC Pavilion (Booth Number: 1D-D02) will showcase and promote the latest innovations and research achievements developed by five local research and development (R&D) centres. Trade visitors are welcome to visit the expo with free admission. Click here for more details.
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