https://www.scmp.com/rss/519714/feed Patrick Lau is deputy executive director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Intellectual property (IP) represents one of the most valuable yet underutilised assets for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) and start-ups. As Hong Kong positions itself as a regional IP trading hub and international innovation and technology centre, it’s crucial that local SMEs and start-ups leverage the city’s advantages: a robust legal system, strong IP protection, abundant financial resources, huge potential for commercialisation and a wealth of IP expertise. The Hong Kong... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3287895/how-ip-can-unlock-new-horizons-hong-kongs-small-businesses?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3287895/how-ip-can-unlock-new-horizons-hong-kongs-small-businesses?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Nov 2024 01:30:09 +0000 Green development is now the consensus within the international community, especially as the devastating impact of climate change becomes ever more evident. President Xi Jinping has announced eight major steps to bolster high-quality cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, one of which emphasises green development. Last year marked the tenth anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative, during which China signed over 200 cooperation agreements with more than 150 countries and over 30... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3277776/hong-kong-should-be-front-lines-climate-finance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3277776/hong-kong-should-be-front-lines-climate-finance?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:30:10 +0000