​The Director-General of the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES), Mr Peter Yan, led a delegation to Switzerland from September 13 to 17 to gain an in-depth understanding of the country's cutting-edge innovations in the life and health technology sector, and actively engaged with relevant institutions and enterprises to strengthen ties and explore potential collaboration opportunities between Hong Kong and Switzerland.

     During the visit, Mr Yan held substantive discussions with representatives from leading enterprises and industry groups in the life and health technology sector to gain insights into the latest innovations and developments. Mr Yan also participated in a local roundtable meeting, where he highlighted Hong Kong's strategic role as a gateway for overseas pharmaceutical and medical device companies seeking to enter the rapidly expanding Chinese Mainland market.

     In addition, Mr Yan visited a number of pharmaceutical enterprises specialising in the treatment of critical conditions such as heart disease and cancer, as well as institution engaged in tumour vaccine research and biopharmaceutical firm offering innovative solutions to address major medical needs. Mr Yan briefed the enterprises representatives on the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government policy support and strategic direction in the life and health technology sector. Many of the enterprises expressed interest in exploring research initiatives and collaboration opportunities in Hong Kong and the Mainland, and looked forward to establishing closer ties with Hong Kong in the future.

     Mr Yan concluded his visit to Switzerland and returned to Hong Kong on September 17. Following his departure, the OASES delegation continued visit to Germany and Luxembourg to promote Hong Kong's strengths in life and health technology as well as fintech, while actively exploring opportunities for further exchange and collaboration with local stakeholders.

     Between September 18 and 20, the OASES delegation visited enterprises in life and health technology and fintech sectors in Germany and Luxembourg. During the visits, the delegation briefed enterprises' representatives on Hong Kong's latest developments and shared the comprehensive support services offered by OASES to strategic enterprises. The meetings also served to explore collaboration opportunities between Hong Kong and the two countries, with a view to encouraging enterprises to establish regional headquarters, research and development centres, and expand their business presence in Hong Kong.

     The visit by the OASES delegation to Europe aligned with the key priorities set out in "The Chief Executive's 2025 Policy Address", including the proactive expansion of Hong Kong's international collaboration network, the attraction of strategically important enterprises to establish a presence in the city, and the promotion of innovation in life and health technology as well as fintech. By strengthening ties with institutions and enterprises in Switzerland, Germany and Luxembourg, the OASES team is further advancing Hong Kong's development as a world-class innovation and technology hub, while reinforcing the city's competitive edge in high value-added industries on the global stage.

Ends/Thursday, September 18, 2025
Issued at HKT 23:05

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