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SITI visits Thailand (with photos)
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     ​The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, visited Bangkok in Thailand today (January 28) to promote Hong Kong's edges and vast potential to the local innovation and technology (I&T) sector with a view to strengthening collaboration in I&T between the two places.

     Professor Sun attended a dinner seminar, themed "Building growth and resilience for the future: Hong Kong as the strategic hub for technology, innovation and investment", co-organised by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Bangkok, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Invest Hong Kong and the Thai-Hong Kong Trade Association during which he delivered a keynote speech to the local I&T community. Professor Sun said that Hong Kong is currently moving full speed ahead in building a world-class I&T ecosystem. Thailand has made significant strides in recent years in terms of strengthening its digital infrastructure, nurturing start-ups, advancing smart manufacturing, and promoting specific sectors such as healthtech, agritech and greentech. These developments align closely with Hong Kong's strengths and lay fertile ground for deeper collaboration between the two economies.
      
     "Hong Kong's I&T landscape is characterised by 'three major I&T parks' and 'five key R&D (research and development) institutions'. This ecosystem is designed to accelerate technological advancement, attract global talent, and strengthen the city's position as a rising international I&T hub. While embracing international co-operation through our InnoHK Platform, we welcome universities and research institutes in Thailand to join the venture."
      
     Professor Sun stressed that Hong Kong is the perfect destination for Thai companies that wish to connect with the Mainland Chinese market, with the official opening of the Hong Kong Park of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone last December. 
      
     The Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Mr Terry Wong, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited, Mr Vincent Ma, who also joined the visit, introduced to the guests at a panel discussion the latest developments of their respective parks.
      
     This morning, Professor Sun visited the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA) of Thailand under the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society of Thailand to understand the DEPA's strategies in promoting digital economy and innovation development, which cover digital transformation for industries and small and medium-sized enterprises, digital platform building, and supporting measures for development of digital-related industries as well as Thailand Digital Valley project. Both sides had an exchange on collaboration between the DEPA, and the Hong Kong Science Park and the Hetao Hong Kong Park.
      
     Professor Sun also visited Charoen Pokphand Group, a Thailand-based conglomerate with a highly diversified business portfolio. He had a discussion with the Group's management to learn about its latest development and investment plans in advanced manufacturing, as well as those of the Group's telecommunication enterprise, True Corporation, in digital infrastructure, AI, cybersecurity, and retail businesses.
      
     Professor Sun then visited the Institute for Technology and Innovation Management, Mahidol University and toured its frontier research facility. As a key innovation hub in Thailand, the institute specialises in supporting technology transformation, innovation management and research commercialisation. Both sides explored collaboration opportunities in areas including joint research, technology transfer and start-up incubation between Hong Kong and the institute.
      
     In addition, Professor Sun met with the Federation of Thai Industries and exchanged views with the local industrial and manufacturing sectors on co-operation in new industrialisation and industrial upgrading and transformation. During the meeting, he invited Thai enterprises to leverage Hong Kong as a platform to jointly develop the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and international markets.

     Upon his arrival in Bangkok yesterday afternoon (January 27), Professor Sun immediately met with the Thai Health Tech Association, to learn about the association's work in promoting digital health innovation. He was briefed by leading local health tech enterprises and start-ups as well as representatives of hospital organisations on their technology, product development and market planning. 
      
     Professor Sun then visited the True Digital Park of the True Corporation to learn about the Park's operation in fostering the growth of I&T enterprises and facilitating the application of technologies. The Park features modern offices, co-working spaces, innovation laboratories and event venues, offering an I&T ecosystem that brings together international and local technology enterprises, start-ups and venture capitalists.

     Professor Sun also called on the Chinese Ambassador to Thailand, Mr Zhang Jianwei, to introduce the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's plans in promoting I&T, emerging industries, digital economy and more, and to exchange views on further I&T co-operation between Hong Kong and Thailand.
      
     Professor Sun will depart for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, tomorrow (January 29) to continue the visit.
 
Ends/Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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Upon his arrival in Bangkok yesterday afternoon (January 27), the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong (sixth left), immediately met with the Thai Health Tech Association and had exchanges with leading local health technology enterprises and start-ups, as well as hospital organisations. Also present with Professor Sun are the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Mr Terry Wong (fourth left), and the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited, Mr Vincent Ma (fourth right).
Upon his arrival in Bangkok yesterday afternoon (January 27), the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong (third left) immediately met with the Thai Health Tech Association and had exchanges with leading local health technology enterprises and start-ups, as well as hospital organisations. Also present with Professor Sun are the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Mr Terry Wong (first left), and the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited, Mr Vincent Ma (fifth left).
The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong (fourth right), yesterday afternoon (January 27) visited the True Digital Park of the True Corporation in Bangkok to learn about the Park's progress in fostering the growth of innovation and technology enterprises and facilitating the application of technologies. Also present with Professor Sun are the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Mr Terry Wong (third left), and the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited, Mr Vincent Ma (second right).
The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong (second right), yesterday afternoon (January 27), visited the True Digital Park of the True Corporation in Bangkok to learn about the Park’s progress in fostering the growth of innovation and technology enterprises and facilitating the application of technologies. Also present with Professor Sun are the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Mr Terry Wong (first right), and the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited, Mr Vincent Ma (second left).
The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong (left), called on the Chinese Ambassador to Thailand, Mr Zhang Jianwei (right), in Bangkok yesterday (January 27) to introduce the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's plans in promoting innovation and technology (I&T), emerging industries, the digital economy and more, and to exchange views on further I&T co-operation between Hong Kong and Thailand.
The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong (fourth left), visited the Digital Economy Promotion Agency of Thailand under the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society of Thailand in Bangkok this morning (January 28). Also present with Professor Sun are the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Mr Terry Wong (second left), and the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited, Mr Vincent Ma (fifth right).
The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong (fourth right), visited the Digital Economy Promotion Agency of Thailand under the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society of Thailand in Bangkok this morning (January 28). Also present with Professor Sun are the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Mr Terry Wong (first right), and the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited, Mr Vincent Ma (second right).
The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong (second right), visited and met with the management Charoen Pokphand Group, a Thailand-based conglomerate with a highly diversified business portfolio, in Bangkok today (January 28). Also present with Professor Sun is the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Mr Terry Wong (fourth right).
The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong (seventh left), visited and met with the management of Charoen Pokphand Group, a Thailand-based conglomerate with a highly diversified business portfolio, in Bangkok today (January 28). Also present with Professor Sun is the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Mr Terry Wong (fifth right), and the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited, Mr Vincent Ma (fifth left).
The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun (centre) met with the Federation of Thai Industries and exchanged views with the local industrial and manufacturing sectors on co-operation in new industrialisation and industrial upgrading and transformation. Also present with Professor Sun are the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Mr Terry Wong (third left), and the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited, Mr Vincent Ma (fourth right).
The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong (fourth right), visited Institute for Technology and Innovation Management, Mahidol University in Bangkok today (January 28). Also present with Professor Sun are the Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Mr Terry Wong (second right), and the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited, Mr Vincent Ma (first right).
The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong (seventh right), visited Institute for Technology and Innovation Management of Mahidol University in Bangkok today (January 28). Also present with Professor Sun are the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Mr Terry Wong (fifth right), and the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited, Mr Vincent Ma (fourth right).
The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong (second right), toured the Mahidol University Frontier Research Facility in Bangkok today (January 28). Looking on are the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Mr Terry Wong (first right), and the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited, Mr Vincent Ma (third right).
The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, attended a dinner seminar "Building growth and resilience for the future: Hong Kong as the strategic hub for technology, innovation and investment" co-organised by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Bangkok, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Invest Hong Kong and the Thai-Hong Kong Trade Association in Bangkok today (January 28). Photo shows Professor Sun delivering a keynote speech at the dinner seminar.
The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong (centre), attended a dinner seminar "Building growth and resilience for the future: Hong Kong as the strategic hub for technology, innovation and investment" co-organised by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Bangkok, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Invest Hong Kong and the Thai-Hong Kong Trade Association in Bangkok today (January 28). Also present with Professor Sun are The Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Mr Terry Wong (third left), and the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited, Mr Vincent Ma (third right).
The Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Mr Terry Wong, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited, Mr Vincent Ma, attended a dinner seminar "Building growth and resilience for the future: Hong Kong as the strategic hub for technology, innovation and investment" co-organised by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Bangkok, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Invest Hong Kong and the Thai-Hong Kong Trade Association in Bangkok today (January 28). Photo shows Mr Wong (centre) and Mr Ma (right) introducing to the guests at a panel discussion the latest developments of their respective parks.