Dr Jonathan Choi attended the 3rd Internet Economy Summit in Hong Kong
(13 April 2018)
Takungpao – The 3rd Internet Economy Summit was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center from 12th to 13th April 2018. With the theme “New Impetus for the New Economy”, the Summit focused on how technological advancement in artificial intelligence, the Internet, big data and cloud computing will further promote innovation and economic growth. More than 50 renowned experts and about 2,400 participants from all over the world attended the Summit.
Attending the Summit, Dr Jonathan Choi, Chairman of Sunwah Group and Chairman of the Hong Kong Chinese General Chamber of Commerce which is one of the Summit’s main organisers, pointed out that the Internet and technology is changing people’s lives and business operations. With the nation’s comprehensive promotion of the “Belt and Road” Initiative along with the construction of the Guangdong – Hong Kong – Macao Bay Area, the development of information technology and cross-border e-commerce is expected to become an important driving force for Hong Kong’s economic growth and trade cooperation among bay area’s economies.
He believed that development of the Internet and information technology will lead Hong Kong into a new era of digital economy and bring about many positive changes for its business community. In his speech at the Summit, Dr Choi shared, “E-commerce has dramatically changed the retail market, giving retailers more diversified sales channels. Additionally, online platforms help reducing geographical restrictions as well as bringing many business opportunities to micro, small and medium businesses and start-up companies.”
Dr Jonathan Choi delivered a speech at the 3rd Hong Kong Internet Economy Summit, organised in Hong Kong from 12th to 13th April 2018
Technology will become a new driving force for economic growth in the future
At the Summit, business leaders of many renowned corporations such as Microsoft, Alibaba, Amazon, Sunwah as well as experts in information and communication technology in China and abroad gathered together to talk about development in artificial intelligence, big data, smart city and e-commerce. bo chuyen tin hieu loadcell
Dr Jonathan Choi (8th from left) and other Guests of Honor at the 3rd Hong Kong Internet Economy Summit
Dr Jonathan Choi commented that the recently-approved “Budget for Technology” by Hong Kong government puts forward strong and practical support for technology research and development in Hong Kong, including an investment of 50 billion HKD to focus on the development of biotechnology, artificial intelligence, smart city, financial technology and human resource. He also suggested that Hong Kong’s business community should be up to speed with new economic development trends and take advantage of technologies such as the Internet, e-commerce and artificial intelligence to promote digital transformation, enhance service quality and seize new business opportunities. cam bien nhiet do pt100
Translated from: Takungpao
