LettersCyberport’s e-sports and digital ecosystem focus can give Hong Kong economy a much-needed boost

The two sectors have high growth potential and will create enormous job and career opportunities for the next generation

Across sectors, integrating digital technology into existing business models enhances competitiveness

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Rival e-sports teams battle it out at the new Cyberport e-sports arena on July 16, 2019. Photo: Handout

Published: 7:00am, 25 May 2020Updated: 7:00am, 25 May 2020

This is in response to the letter titled, “Why Hong Kong Disneyland and Ocean Park should team up with city’s e-sports industry” (April 27).

Cyberport has been committed to developing and promoting digital entertainment and e-sports in Hong Kong as supported by the government. Together with our community start-ups in the sector, we are exploring all opportunities to collaborate with different industries, including tourism and hospitality.

We are keen to work on any idea to help the development of digital technology and facilitate digital transformation across all industries, which will ultimately help Hong Kong’s economy forge ahead.

We believe technological advancement helps take entertainment to the next level, be it the gaming, video, theme park or shopping mall customer experience.

The e-sports and digital entertainment sector has high growth potential and will create enormous job and career opportunities for our younger generations. To stimulate its development, Cyberport has endeavoured to establish a supporting digital ecosystem by nurturing talent, backing e-sports events and facilitating technologies related to digital entertainment.

Cyberport has put in place several initiatives to facilitate the development of the industry. Financial and other kinds of assistance for events, talent cultivation and training are also provided to industry practitioners through the E-sports Industry Facilitation Scheme. Our E-sports Internship Scheme provides opportunities for students, fresh graduates and other interested individuals in gaining work experience in the industry.