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Policy Address by Hong Kong SAR’s Chief Executive John Lee: New Initiatives to Propel Economic Growth

John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region unveiled a range of measures in his 2024 Policy Address (October 16) to inject greater vitality into the economy, focusing on both established and emerging industries. In terms of existing businesses, Mr Lee said the Government would explore new growth areas, specifically by creating a commodity trading ecosystem to attract relevant enterprises to Hong Kong, turning Hong Kong into an operation centre for international commodity trading, storage and delivery, shipping and logistics, risk management, and more. Hong Kong SAR’s Chief Executive John Lee attended a joint radio phone-in programme to answer questions about the 2024 Policy Address. “This will help develop the markets in international gold, non‑ferrous metal, green transportation, and others, further promoting the integrated development of Hong Kong as an international financial, shipping and trade centre,” Mr Lee said. Part of this strategy is to promote the development of world‑class gold storage facilities, facilitating the storage and delivery of spot gold by users and investors in Hong Kong, and driving demand for related services such as collateral and loan businesses, opening up new growth areas of the financial sector. Also, to further support Hong Kong’s role as a global financial centre, the Government will continue to enhance the mutual market access regime and reinforce the city’s status as the world’s largest offshore Renminbi (RMB) business hub, contributing to the internationalisation of RMB. The Government will also look to enhance the Cross‑boundary Wealth Management Connect Scheme. Tourism is another growth sector with the Chief Executive proposing to develop Hong Kong into a premier tourism destination through innovative thinking and making better use of rich and unique resources such as the Victoria Harbour, outlying islands, rural areas, cultures, cuisines, lifestyles and historic buildings. “These elements, combined with our edges […]

DigiTech ASEAN Thailand and AI Connect 2024 – Gathering of Global Tech & Digital Community in Bangkok this November

The global tech and digital community is gathering again at its annual DigiTech ASEAN Thailand & AI Connect 2024, to take place at IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre, Bangkok, Thailand from 20th to 22nd November 2024. Hosted by two Thai Ministries, namely the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society and Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, DigiTech ASEAN Thailand & AI Connect 2024 is an all-important international face-to-face exhibition and marketing platform to connect and do business with the global tech and digital community and markets. In an ever-evolving digital market landscape, innovation, networking, business collaboration and knowledge sharing shall take centre stage at DigiTech ASEAN Thailand & AI Connect 2024, which is regarded as an annual international gathering place for the global tech and digital community in Thailand. Southeast Asia is expected to be one of the world’s top five regions for digital applications by 2025. Its digital market is projected to reach US$500 billion, with an internet penetration of over 400 million users. At the heart of this is Thailand, with its digital economy expecting to contribute to 30 percent of its GDP by 2030, driven the country’s ongoing industry 4.0 digital transformation policies. It is against this market backdrop that DigiTech ASEAN Thailand & AI Connect 2024 is organized to connect with the regional digital market in a physical setting, to forge new partnerships and collaborations in this rapid digital transformation market environment. The importance of DigiTech ASEAN Thailand & AI Connect 2024 is underscored by the fact that apart from being hosted by two ministries, the event also has the supports of 28 government organizations and industry associations, and 21 local and international media partners. The event will feature over 350 digital brands who will showcase their latest technology, solutions and applications across 8 […]

Token 2049’s Spotlight: Asia Leads the Race for the First DeSci Unicorn

At the event “How to Pinpoint the First DeSci Unicorn?” held on September 17, 2024, in Singapore during Token 2049, renowned tech leaders and investors gathered to discuss the future of decentralized science (DeSci). Led by Dr. Tuan Cao, founder of LIFE AI; Matthew Immerso, Head of New Investments at Blockchange Ventures, and Justin Kim, Head of Asia at Ava Labs from Ava Labs. According to Dr. Tuan Cao, DeSci is emerging as one of the most disruptive fields of the next decade. Decentralized platforms not only ensure transparency, decentralization, and global collaboration in research but also unlock enormous opportunities in precision medicine and personalized healthcare based on genetic data. “The potential of DeSci is tremendous, but why haven’t we seen any unicorns in this field yet? and would Asia be the birthplace of the first DeSci unicorn?” Dr. Tuan Cao posed this thought-provoking question to the panelists. Matthew Immerso highlighted three key obstacles to the rise of a DeSci unicorn. First, the lifecycle of scientific businesses is significantly longer than in other industries, often measured in years. Second, DeSci projects handle sensitive data requiring strict quality standards, slowing their growth. Third, user engagement is a challenge due to the limited opportunities for users to interact with DeSci platforms. Dr. Tuan Cao highlighted many existing projects primarily use crypto for fundraising, limiting the scope of DeSci. He expressed satisfaction in seeing projects like LIFE AI that focus on real technology, users, and partnerships to address pressing social needs. Justin Kim emphasised the importance of technology readiness in DeSci. He noted that sensitive user data must be decentralized with clear permissions for access, transactions, and smart contract deployment. Both Immerso and Kim acknowledged the pivotal role of founders who understand the scientific and healthcare challenges and are ready to implement Web […]

Women Going Places – new magazine out now

Aspiration finds success Women Going Places, a new magazine from Media Hawkes Bay Limited, profiles aspirational women with a story to tell. The women included in July issue are from Australia, New Zealand and ASEAN. In future issues, profiles from further afield will appear. Read July issue here: Women Going Places July 2024 by Media Hawkes Bay Limited – Issuu Over the past few years, within our magazines, on our media platforms and on Linkedin, we have included individual profiles from fascinating women who are following their dream and bringing about change to their environments. Their stories – as with the stories within this issue – are about ability, determination and a desire to succeed. There is nothing quite like aspiration! There are many stories out there to be told and shared…and we are happy to provide the platform to do so. If you are a woman or know of a woman wanting to let readers know about your journey in this challenging and highly competitive world, let us know and we can have your story read by our readers. Enjoy the read. Regards, Doug Green, Publisher publisher@xtra.co.nz

China Hi-Tech Fair’s 26th edition in Shenzhen

China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF), a large-scale international event and China’s premier tech show showcasing innovative technologies and products, will kick off its 26th edition on November 14-16, 2024 at Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center under the theme “Technology Leads Development, Industry Integrates Fusion”. Covering an exhibition area of 400,000m2, CHTF 2024 is expected to attract over 5,000 exhibitors and 500,000 attendees from more than 100 countries and regions. This year, the event will feature 20 top fast-growing sectors, including China’s Leading Heavy Equipment, Top Tech Industry Chains, Clean Energy, High-end Machinery Manufacturing and Low-altitude Economy & Aerospace, etc. About 150 activities will be held concurrently. Leveraging Shenzhen’s role as an international innovation center, CHTF has become an important gateway for China’s high-tech sector to connect with the international community, and a top-level platform empowering tech companies to elevate their global brand awareness. China’s national leaders attend CHTF’s opening ceremony annually. Provincial and municipal officials lead delegations to participate in the event. Over 150 delegations come from afar to explore groundbreaking technologies and emerging industry trends. Started in 1999, CHTF has been scoring a resounding success in facilitating technological and economic exchanges and cooperation across borders. In 2023, CHTF gathered 5,000 exhibitors, 150 delegations and 500,000 attendees from 105 countries. The total transaction value reached CNY37.279 billion (US$5.14 billion), encompassing approximately 10,000 technological projects. World-renowned companies like Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, Siemens, Huawei, Tencent, ZTE, BYD, DJI, Philips, SAP, Sony, and Samsung, have exhibited at CHTF. Throughout its 25 editions, CHTF has welcomed two Turing Award winners, 18 Nobel Prize laureates, over 40 domestic & overseas academicians, more than 100 officials above the ministerial level, and around 400 CEOs and entrepreneurs from transnational corporations. Over 1,500 journalists from around 200 domestic and overseas organisations covered CHTF last year. The resulting 25,000 […]

Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou 2024 introduces ‘Hosted Buyer Programme’

Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou from 4-6 March is committed to building a platform for the manufacturing sector to discover the latest technologies in smart production. Nearly all of the exhibition space at the show’s 2024 edition has been claimed, reflecting the event’s widespread recognition within the industry. To streamline interactions between exhibitors and buyers and ensure mutually beneficial exchanges, the event organisers have launched the ‘Hosted Buyer Programme’. This scheme is designed to facilitate effective business matchmaking, helping participants to expand their business network and nurture new opportunities. Under the programme, VIP buyers can also expect to receive a wide range of exclusive benefits and privileges. As it enters 2024, China’s manufacturing sector is poised for a new era of advancements. Policy initiatives are steering the sector into an era of advanced industrial practices and intelligent production solutions, with the objective of maintaining the country’s leadership in global manufacturing. On New Year’s Day, a government article was released, emphasising the importance of ‘new industrialisation’ – a national development strategy focused on upgrading and modernising the country’s manufacturing sector – as a path to achieving a higher standard of economic growth. The article proposed seven key initiatives, including the deployment of new smart manufacturing projects, a heightened focus on developing smart products and equipment, and the further enhancement of smart factories and supply chains. In alignment with this recommendation, the Central Economic Work Conference on 11 December 2023 stressed the need to stimulate industrial innovation by fusing technological advancement with a committed focus to new industrialisation. The conference called for the acceleration of artificial intelligence development and the transformation of the country’s traditional industries. Meanwhile, a separate government conference held the same month reaffirmed that 2024 would be a decisive year for the implementation of the national new industrialisation plan. Reflecting […]

Sandvik Coromant holds Technology Day in Indonesia

To showcase support for customers in Indonesia, metal cutting expert Sandvik Coromant held a Technology Day event recently. 80 customers attended from industries including automotive, railway, manufacturing and engineering, to learn more about the latest developments in Sandvik Coromant’s tooling solutions. Held at Jabebka Golf, Jawa Barat in Indonesia, the Technology Day showcased the latest additions in tooling solutions from Sandvik Coromant. The event began with an in-depth look into the company’s new brand identity, Manufacturing Wellness, which was launched in September 2023. Consisting of eight ‘habits’ aimed to guide the industry to a resilient future, Manufacturing Wellness reflects Sandvik Coromant’s commitment to innovation and sustainable progress. After an introduction to the new brand concept, it was time to explore Sandvik Coromant’s latest tooling solutions. Presentations specifically focused on GC4405, the latest grade in its new generation steel turning series, ideal for high metal removal rates in stable conditions, especially in harder steels. Other products include CoroMill® Dura solid end mills and the newly improved CoroCut® 2 for improved parting and grooving applications. “Sandvik Coromant’s Technology Day serves as a valuable platform for fostering strong customer relationships while sharing new knowledge and trends,” said Tri Yatno, the Regional Sales Manager for Indonesia at Sandvik Coromant. “We believe that the best way for our customers to understand, learn and develop is to engage directly with industry experts. As a result, the company can embrace enhanced productivity and competitiveness in the market, while helping to achieve optimal cost savings and greater performance. “The event provided a platform for customers to enhance their skills and knowledge through discussions, questions, and live product demonstrations. This is where the importance of collaboration is evident, acknowledging habit six of Manufacturing Wellness — benefitting from strong partners. “This habit is aimed at highlighting the importance of sharing […]

Secutech returns in April 2024 with a strong focus on AI and IoT

Secutech, is Asia’s ultimate business and technology platform for security, loT and AI integration. Together with facial recognition, big data, 5G or cloud computing, these security technologies continue to advance at a rapid pace – and Secutech remains one of the most influential platforms to reflect these trends. The 25th edition will be held from 24 – 26 April 2024 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre. More than 300 local and international exhibitors will showcase their innovations across 15,120 sqm of exhibition space. In the pursuit of digital transformation and technological innovation, almost all major industries are focusing on IoT and AI based technologies. In the security industry, AI in particular holds great potential to help professionals identify and prioritise risks, safeguarding people, property, and assets. These applications can provide real-time monitoring, threat detection, and proactive responses. Estimated to reach a total market size of USD 62 billion in Asia by the end of 2023, the applications of AI are continuing to expand, while its influence on the security industry continues to provide scalable solutions across various vertical markets. Drone implementation, IOT deployment, AI image recognition implementation and cloud platform integration are widely used in Taiwan’s public sector, with great potential to grow in the private sector too. This evolving landscape is creating opportunities for Taiwanese manufacturers, who are globally acclaimed for their high-quality security hardware and software. Its security market size is currently valued at over USD 5.86 billion. Meanwhile, the overhaul of public projects necessitates a substantial number of new intelligent (IP) security systems, which can be utilised in government utilities, critical infrastructure, and police agencies. The three-day fair will allow exhibitors and visitors to discuss new technology solutions and generate meaningful business connections across four main themes: AI-empowered security – intelligent monitoring / gate control / security solutions, […]

Sandvik Coromant holds Technology Day in Indonesia

Metal cutting leader collaborates with PT Weiss Tech and DMG Mori Metal cutting leader Sandvik Coromant has collaborated with Indonesian industrial automation machine manufacturer PT Weiss Tech and DMG Mori to host a Technology Seminar, which invited customers to learn more about Sandvik Coromant’s tool solutions to support the theme of process integration. The seminar attracted 93 attendees from 43 companies across the general engineering, automotive, agriculture, die and mold and food and beverage industries. Customers included Pakarti Riken, Meiwa Mold, Petrokimia Gresik, as well as educational institutions such as ATMI IGI and Surabaya State University. The event, which took place in Sidoarjo, East Java, was an opportunity for Sandvik Coromant’s key customers to develop their skills by learning more about a range of tooling solutions from the metal cutting expert, such as the CoroMill Dura range of solid end mills and CoroPlexYT, for Y-axis turning. The first session of the Technology Day explored how a cutting strategy with a 5-axis machine can improve die and mold product results. This session was presented by Djamal Harsja, Solid Round Tools specialist at Sandvik Coromant Indonesia, who examined the CoroMill® Dura. The second session focused on the theme of process integration with multi-axis turning centre to improve productivity. This was hosted by Tri Yatno, Regional Sales Manager for Sandvik Coromant Indonesia, on Y-axis turning. The seminar also included the opportunity for customers to tour the facility to experience practical demonstrations of the tools presented to help encourage customer engagement and understanding. “This technology day is one of many experiences Sandvik Coromant has arranged with its customers,” said Tri Yatno, Regional Sales Manager for Indonesia at Sandvik Coromant. “We believe that for our customers to gain maximum potential from the products, they must learn from the experts. Providing a space for customers to discuss […]

Electronics Asia Conference 2023 to Highlight IoT, AI/ML, Automotive, and Wireless Developments

Now on its second year, EAC will focus on how IoT, AI/ML, automotive, wireless, and the industrial sectors are powering innovations in Asia’s semiconductor ecosystem. Following the success of its inaugural edition, the second Electronics Asia Conference (EAC), a virtual conference and exhibition organised by AspenCore, the publisher of EE Times Asia, EE Times India, and EDN Asia, is set to take place from October 17 to 19, 2023. With the theme “Strengthening Asia’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Ecosystem,” EAC 2023 aims to highlight the latest technology trends, innovations, and strategic insights within the electronics and semiconductor industry in Asia. The global semiconductor industry reversed its five straight quarters of decline by registering a 3.4% revenue growth in the second quarter of 2023, according to Omdia. Driving the turnaround are the wireless segment, the automotive electronics sector, and artificial intelligence (AI), mainly due to growing demand for generative AI and data processing chips in the server space. According to International Data Corp. (IDC), spending on AI—including software, services, and hardware for AI-centric systems—in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to reach $78.4 billion in 2027, reflecting a shift toward adopting cutting-edge technologies to transform operations and maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly changing market. Meanwhile, the increasing adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies is fueling the automation and digitalisation trends in the industrial space, thereby stimulating demand for Internet of Things (IoT) and embedded systems, as more manufacturers embrace smarter manufacturing. These key trends are among the many developments driving Asia’s electronics and semiconductor supply chain. EAC 2023 will put the spotlight on technology innovations that are driving the latest developments and new applications in sectors including IoT, AI/ML, embedded systems, industrial automation, smart manufacturing, the wireless sector, and the electronics and semiconductor supply chain. The event will feature a virtual fairground, an […]

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