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Hong Kong is a highly innovative place. With world-class Hong Kong into the 5G era
universities and technology infrastructure such as Cyberport and 5G network now covers over 90% of Hong Kong. With ultra-high tech
Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong is a prominent international features such as supersonic data transmission and massive device
R&D hub in the region. The Government lends support in the connectivity, low latency, greater capacity of remote execution,
form of grants and infrastructure, as well as by fostering 5G will support further innovations such as the internet of things (IoT) and
a vibrant innovation and technology ecosystem that welcomes network slicing. It also opens up huge potential for innovation on autonomous
driving, steering Hong Kong towards its smart city goal.
talent from across the world and nurtures tech start-ups.
#DYNAMIC

Hong Kong Smart City Blueprint 2.0
More than 130 initiatives categorised under six smart areas, namely “Smart
Innovation and technology Mobility”, “Smart Living”, “Smart Environment”, “Smart People”, “Smart
v The World Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2020 issued by the Government” and “Smart Economy” to bring benefits to people's daily lives.
International Institute for Management Development ranked Hong Kong
th
the 5 most innovative place among 63 economies surveyed
and 2 nd in Asia.
v InnoCell, adjacent to Hong Kong Science Park, was opened in 2021,
providing more than 500 residential units with flexible design, ancillary
facilities and shared working spaces at affordable rents.

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