{
  "id": 6719061,
  "title": "European innovators like what GBA has to offer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/european-innovators-like-what-gba-has-to-offer-6719061",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T06:03:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
    "slug": "rthk-news",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1869669-20260911.htm"
  },
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  "account": "European entrepreneurs and innovators recently toured the Greater Bay Area (GBA) as part of a government-led initiative, concluding their five-day visit on Friday. The 20-member delegation, comprising winners from a tech competition and federation representatives, expressed a positive outlook towards potential business opportunities in the region. The delegation explored major tech hubs in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou, meeting with local research institutions and showcasing the diverse technological landscape of the GBA.\n\nCem Deniz Araz, a German physician and CEO of an AI medical assistant startup, was particularly impressed by the GBA's scope beyond finance. He noted that while Germany primarily focuses on finance, Hong Kong offers significant opportunities in healthcare, mentioning self-driving cars and drone-delivered donuts as notable examples. Araz hinted at the possibility of establishing a business presence in Hong Kong in the future, citing the growing aging population as a potential market.\n\nAleksandr Gorbunov, a Russian co-founder of an AI startup streamlining clinical documentation and administrative tasks, also highlighted the region's strong robotics sector. He was particularly impressed by the advanced robots' capabilities, including their human-like dancing and behaviors. Gorbunov expressed plans to launch robotics projects in Europe and consider shifting manufacturing to the GBA in the future due to the region's impressive scale and technological advancements.\n\nSecretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun joined a segment of the delegation's visit to Cyberport, where they experienced workout bikes alongside other participants. Sun commended the delegation's positive feedback on the tour, stating that they had firsthand seen the latest environment and opportunities for development in the GBA. He was confident that the tour would influence participants' future plans, with many likely considering the GBA as a key consideration.",
  "summary": "European entrepreneurs and innovators on a government-led tour of the Greater Bay Area wrapped up their five-day trip on Friday, calling it a fruitful journey and hinting at potential business opportunities. The 20-strong delegation included winners of a tech competition co-organised by Hong Kong Talent Engage and the EuroTech Federation in Germany in June, along with representatives from the…",
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        "outlet": "RTHK English",
        "title": "European innovators like what GBA has to offer",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/european-innovators-like-what-gba-has-to-offer",
        "published": "2026-09-11T06:03:43.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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