'Global innovation index recognises GBA's strengths'
Local think tank Our Hong Kong Foundation said the latest Global Innovation Index, of which the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou cluster retained the top spot, reaffirmed the comprehensive innovation strength of the Greater Bay Area. The result was published by the World Intellectual Property Organisation on Tuesday. “It reflects not only Hong Kong’s distinctive strengths in basic research, but also…
The latest Global Innovation Index has reaffirmed the comprehensive innovation strength of the Greater Bay Area (GBA), with the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou cluster retaining the top spot. The Our Hong Kong Foundation, a local think tank, noted that this recognition reflects Hong Kong's distinctive strengths in basic research, as well as the strengthening of information and technology (I&T) collaboration between Hong Kong and mainland cities.
Victor Kwok, deputy research director of the foundation, highlighted China's leadership in clusters in the ranking for the fourth consecutive year, attributing this success to effective policies in science, technology, and innovation. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) is encouraged to attract more global I&T investment through the HK$10 billion innovation fund and its international capital networks.
Meanwhile, Democratic Alliance for Betterment and Progress (DAB) lawmaker Elizabath Quat emphasized that the GBA has already established a complete innovation ecosystem, with further cooperation between Hong Kong and other GBA cities expected to boost overall I&T development.
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