https://www.scmp.com/rss/513393/feed Ricky Chiu is a biotech innovator, entrepreneur, and industrialist. He pioneers breakthrough medical diagnostics, commercialises and brings them to market to benefit humanity. The Covid-19 rapid antigen test he developed is a “Made by Hong Kong” success story, playing a vital role in fighting the pandemic. He is also adjunct associate professor at CUHK School of Biomedical Sciences. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com All eyes will be on Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu when he delivers his first policy address on October 19. He has vowed to focus on innovation and technology (I&T) development, with grabbing talent part of the plan. Meanwhile, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said at a recent regional innovation forum that the government would unveil a blueprint mapping out Hong Kong’s I&T development for the next five to 10 years before the end of December. Our expectations are high given Lee’s... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3194704/success-global-tech-talent-chase-requires-reimagining-hong-kongs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3194704/success-global-tech-talent-chase-requires-reimagining-hong-kongs?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Oct 2022 00:30:14 +0000 The hype around innovation and technology (I&T) development in Hong Kong went into overdrive following President Xi Jinping’s visit to the Science Park in Tai Po. His visit highlighted the country’s strong support for the city developing into an international I&T hub as part of the vision for the Greater Bay Area to become a global science and technology innovation centre under China’s 14th five-year plan. From I&T officials to leading scientists and academics, much has been said about how we... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3189301/hong-kongs-it-ambitions-will-need-be-powered-triple-helix?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3189301/hong-kongs-it-ambitions-will-need-be-powered-triple-helix?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 19 Aug 2022 22:45:21 +0000