'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 Global Innovation Index has once again recognized the Greater Bay Area (GBA) for its strengths in innovation, reaffirming the region's comprehensive innovation capabilities. The index, compiled by the World Intellectual Property Organisation, places the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou cluster at the top spot for the fourth consecutive year.
This result highlights Hong Kong's unique strengths in basic research, as well as the increasing collaboration in information and technology (I&T) between Hong Kong and mainland cities in the GBA. Victor Kwok, deputy research director of the Our Hong Kong Foundation, noted that China leads the world with the most clusters in the ranking, a testament to the effectiveness of its policies in science, technology, and innovation.
Kwok further suggested that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) should attract more global I&T investment through its HK$10 billion innovation fund and international capital networks. DAB lawmaker Elizabath Quat echoed these sentiments, stating that the result demonstrates the GBA's complete innovation ecosystem, including research, transformation, and capital.
She emphasized that enhancing cooperation between Hong Kong and other GBA cities will further boost the nation's overall I&T development.
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