https://www.scmp.com/rss/521028/feed Hong Kong’s strategic advantage as a gateway between mainland China and the world, and its high-quality talent pool and professional services are helping to drive the Belt and Road Initiative’s efforts in promoting collaboration in fields such as healthcare, digitalisation, innovation and green development. This series of articles focuses on how companies and individuals in the city are making a global impact. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors Both long-established companies and young start-ups in Hong Kong are playing a pioneering role in an exciting new age of global expansion. In finding ways to collaborate for mutual benefit, local technology-driven enterprises are making an impact by bringing the city’s professional expertise and quality services to countries which are part of the Belt and Road Initiative. This global platform, launched by China in 2013, was designed to boost trade and economic partnerships while fostering... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/hong-kongs-belt-and-road-impact/article/3313990/hong-kong-firms-telecoms-and-fintech-expertise-adds-value-belt-and-road-countries?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/hong-kongs-belt-and-road-impact/article/3313990/hong-kong-firms-telecoms-and-fintech-expertise-adds-value-belt-and-road-countries?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Jun 2025 03:00:08 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors Despite its reputation among many people as a concrete jungle, Hong Kong is one of the most biologically diverse places in Asia, making it a great location for testing new innovative solutions that can help tackle environmental challenges facing the planet. As such, the city is emerging as a leader in sustainability and green innovation. With over 250 green tech companies working on solutions in renewable energy, sustainable materials and decarbonisation, Hong Kong is playing a pivotal role in... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/hong-kongs-belt-and-road-impact/article/3313003/hong-kong-green-tech-trailblazers-boost-sustainability-across-belt-and-road-countries?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/hong-kongs-belt-and-road-impact/article/3313003/hong-kong-green-tech-trailblazers-boost-sustainability-across-belt-and-road-countries?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Jun 2025 03:00:08 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors By creating a comprehensive ecosystem that supports hi-tech start-ups, Hong Kong is helping to drive innovation and build businesses with the potential to make a positive impact around the globe. As part of the Belt and Road Initiative – China’s platform to encourage multilateral collaboration in areas such as trade, infrastructure, digitalisation, green development and healthcare – Hong Kong can play to its strengths as a “super connector”, “super value-adder” and innovation hub to enable... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/hong-kongs-belt-and-road-impact/article/3312264/how-hong-kong-companies-can-empower-belt-and-road-countries-advanced-tech-solutions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/hong-kongs-belt-and-road-impact/article/3312264/how-hong-kong-companies-can-empower-belt-and-road-countries-advanced-tech-solutions?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 May 2025 04:00:08 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors Hong Kong’s global reputation as a dynamic international business and finance centre has been built on its renowned “can do” spirit and ability to embrace change. The city’s government has been quick to provide support to firms as they transform themselves through the use of new digital technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) – computer systems that can emulate intelligent human behaviour – and the Internet of Things, where interconnected everyday devices share data online. Hong... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/hong-kongs-belt-and-road-impact/article/3308449/hong-kong-firms-expertise-boosts-digital-ecosystems-belt-and-road-countries?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/hong-kongs-belt-and-road-impact/article/3308449/hong-kong-firms-expertise-boosts-digital-ecosystems-belt-and-road-countries?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 30 Apr 2025 08:00:13 +0000 Hong Kong’s determination to expand its role as a talent hub is reflected in a series of initiatives designed to draw people to the city and enable them to share their abilities with the wider world. These include a series of talent admission programmes that, since the end of 2022, have attracted more than 203,000 people to the city from around the globe. Together with efforts to develop Hong Kong into a world-class destination for post-secondary education, the Hong Kong government is committed... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/hong-kongs-belt-and-road-impact/article/3307748/hong-kong-adds-value-shared-belt-and-road-talent-pool?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/hong-kongs-belt-and-road-impact/article/3307748/hong-kong-adds-value-shared-belt-and-road-talent-pool?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Apr 2025 08:00:09 +0000 Hong Kong has long been recognised as a global leader in finance, legal, logistics and other professional services sectors. Favourable conditions, such as its strategic geographical location and trade-friendly policies, have attracted many international companies to establish regional offices in the city to facilitate trade in mainland China and other global markets. These advantages also help Hong Kong foster collaboration between mainland China and countries that are part of the Belt and Road... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/hong-kongs-belt-and-road-impact/article/3306738/hong-kongs-professional-services-help-firms-expand-belt-and-road-markets?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/hong-kongs-belt-and-road-impact/article/3306738/hong-kongs-professional-services-help-firms-expand-belt-and-road-markets?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:00:10 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors Hong Kong is keen to foster its medical and health industries and position the city as a global hub for technology and innovation as it offers world-class research and development (R&D) infrastructure, a strong talent pool and many favourable policies and incentives for companies in these industries. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced a series of initiatives during last year’s policy address – the annual platform used to chart the Hong Kong government’s plans for the future – to support... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/hong-kongs-belt-and-road-impact/article/3303137/how-two-hong-kong-firms-innovative-solutions-enhance-well-being-belt-and-road-regions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/hong-kongs-belt-and-road-impact/article/3303137/how-two-hong-kong-firms-innovative-solutions-enhance-well-being-belt-and-road-regions?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Mar 2025 05:00:09 +0000