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HKCSS Fosters Cross-Sector Collaboration and Adoption of Gerontechnology to Formulate Hong Kong Dementia Care Action Plan
HKCSS rolls out the formulation of the Action Plan in two phases. The formulation of the Action Plan by HKCSS comprises two stages. In the first stage, the focus is on developing a framework and gathering stakeholder opinion through various channels. In July, a “Dementia and Care Planning Seminar” is held to discuss the current care plan arrangements and limitations for people with dementia, as well as the future development of carer support services. Between September and November in 2025, several events focusing on agenda discussion will take place in conjunction with “World Alzheimer’s Day” in September and the “Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit” in November. Public consultation will be conducted in the second stage to finalise the Action Plan.
According to the World Health Organization, there were 57 million people worldwide living with dementia in 2021. To address the challenges dementia poses to public health and society, countries worldwide are formulating or updating dementia strategies.
Ms Grace Chan, Chief Executive of HKCSS, states that “There are approximately over 100,000 dementia patients in Hong Kong. HKCSS hopes to connect international and local stakeholders through various programmes to share experiences and strengthen cross-regional and cross-sector collaboration in promoting the development of dementia care and social services, effectively supporting patients and their caregivers in an ageing society.”
This year, in March, HKCSS organised an international symposium titled “Charting the Future: A Strategic Action Plan for Dementia Care”, facilitating close exchanges and discussions with local and overseas stakeholders on various aspects related to dementia. A number of international and local experts shared insights covering research, prevention, living support, policy and social service practices. Mr Greg Shaw, Former Director of International and Corporate Relations at the International Federation on Ageing (IFA), highlighted the importance of “people-oriented” integrated care model through technology, to develop a dementia-inclusive society in the long run. Promoting the idea that “prevention is better than cure” is equally important. Research from the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery found a positive relationship between maintaining hearing and preventing dementia, advising the elderly to wear appropriate hearing aids to timely improve and slow cognitive decline. Additionally, local organisations, in collaboration with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, are implementing the “Caring Communities for Dementia Campaign”, using IoT technology to quickly locate missing persons. This initiative allows individuals with dementia to participate actively and safely in the community, alleviating caregivers’ concerns about the risk of wandering.
Another focus of the symposium was the discussion of the Action Plan. Ms Katie Wong, Chief Officer (Elderly Service) of HKCSS, and Ms Karrie Chan, Deputy Director (Elderly, Rehabilitation & Community) of Hong Kong Christian Service, along with the members of Specialized Committee on Elderly Service, shared the current status of dementia development in Hong Kong. They proposed that prevention, early diagnosis, and early intervention are key strategies for the future development of dementia services, and engaged with participants from social services, academia and institutions to discuss local conditions and suggested directions. Several technology companies demonstrated gerontechnology solutions applicable to dementia care on-site.
In addition, during the “S+ Summit cum Expo” in May, a thematic discussion on “Co-Creating Dementia-Friendly Communities: A Journey of Inclusion and Collaboration” explored multi-faceted cooperation through social service, business, and urban planning to enhance facilities and services for the elderly in preventing dementia and making life more convenient for dementia patients and their caregivers.
HKCSS aims to harness the social power through cross-sector collaboration and innovation to promote the formulation of dementia care strategies, jointly building a dementia-friendly environment and sustainable community.
For latest news, please visit HKCSS official website at https://www.hkcss.org.hk/.
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About The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS)
The HKCSS is a statutory body established in 1947. Together with our Agency Members, we uphold social justice and equality in our mission to advance the well-being of the Hong Kong community. The HKCSS is committed to building an impact-oriented, collaborative and innovative social service sector, and co-creating a better society with stakeholders across different sectors. The HKCSS has over 520 Agency Members, with service units throughout Hong Kong, providing high-quality social services to those in need.
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Hong Kong Life Sciences Scholarship Awards: Sowing Today, Cultivating Future Leaders Tomorrow
The Scholarship Awards aims to recognize and support students pursuing life sciences or biomedical sciences programs at local UGC-funded institutions. Each awardee would receive a HK$50,000 scholarship, mentorship from industry professionals through the HKLSS Mentorship Scheme, and priority enrollment in the HKLSS Life Sciences Summer Internship Program, which offers students an integrated hands-on learning experience across Hong Kong, the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) Region and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).
Brought together by the Scholarship Awards, three awardees of cohort 2025/26 – SANTOSO Rachelle Jacinda (Y3 BSc in Biological Sciences, CityUHK), RAHMAN Syed Rayan (Y3 BSc in Applied Biology with Biotechnology, PolyU), and TAI Wing Yin Vincy (Y3 Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences, HKU), embarked on a shared journey – to be nurtured, grow, and ultimately bloom as future leaders in life sciences, contributing their skills and passion to advance Hong Kong’s life sciences ecosystem and build a better tomorrow through inter-disciplinary collaborations.
Homegrown Biological Sciences Dream Fuels Up in Hong Kong
Arriving from Indonesia three years ago, SANTOSO Rachelle Jacinda (Rachelle) joined Hong Kong’s life sciences community as an undergraduate with determination and hope. Her passion was first ignited by family medical challenges and her curiosity for biology drove her to pursue deeper studies in biological sciences.
What opened her door to her true calling was the hands-on laboratory work. Rachelle came to appreciate not only the essential role of doctors but also the vital impact of scientists, both working together to advance healthcare. This realization fueled her dream for postgraduate studies, a goal that she once deemed rather idealistic.
She described the Scholarship Awards as a “confidence boost”. She recalled receiving an affirmation from one of the Scholarship Awards interviewers about her future plans, “I think you’re in a quite good place” reassured her that she was on the right path.
With her confidence boosted, Rachelle plans to leverage the scholarship to establish herself in Hong Kong – a supportive nurturing ground for life sciences students, and growing global healthcare investment. Embracing the local culture, she is now learning Cantonese and improving her Mandarin to gear herself up and pursue future opportunities in both Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland.
From Hometown to International Life Sciences Research Lab
“I wanted to become a surgeon [in the past] because I wanted to save lives every day. But if I become a researcher in the life sciences field, one single breakthrough can change millions of lives,” said, RAHMAN Syed Rayan (Rayan), who discovered his real passion in the research lab.
Rayan’s fascination with science began at the age of ten in Bangladesh, where he observed animals in his hometown. Like Rachelle, his enthusiasm for life sciences brought him to Hong Kong, where he was encouraged to immerse himself in research at the university laboratory, guided by professors with profound global research expertise. During semester breaks, Rayan seized every opportunity to broaden his knowledge. Now based in Hong Kong, on his freshman and sophomore years, he pursued an internship in Canada and a summer exchange in the UK, where research primarily followed a fundamental approach. He was thankful for the diverse doors Hong Kong had opened, as exposure to different research methods taught him to see things more holistically, which benefited his work in Hong Kong, known for its focus on translational research.
As Rayan continued to build his career in the life sciences field, receiving the Scholarship Awards meant a great deal to Rayan as he felt “trusted by the panel” and empowered him to be aware of his actions. “Having somebody else to tell you that you are on the right path and believe in you, is very important,” Rayan emphasized.
Rayan also feels especially grateful and refreshed to have found the amazing community he discovered through the Scholarship Awards, as he gets a chance to connect with like-minded peers, who all work towards the same goals and similar challenges. The Scholarship Awards has paved his way to additional opportunities, including priority access to the Society’s industry experience focused Summer Internship Program.
Scientists on TV Ignite Big Ambitions
TAI Wing Yin Vincy (Vincy), raised in Hong Kong, developed her passion for life sciences as a child watching scientists in action on TV. Inspired by her curiosity and determination to make a difference, she chose to study biomedical sciences at The University of Hong Kong, following her passion despite conventional expectations.
During her time at university, she gained practical experience through internships in both laboratory and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)-compliant facility, which reinforced her ambition. She also minored in Sustaining Cities, Cultures and the Earth to explore inter-disciplinary connections, “As a student, we should not only focus on life sciences, but also learn more about the global perspective, especially when sciences can influence the world,” she said.
These experiences deepened her dedication to the field and the Scholarship Awards became more than an award – it offered a source of belonging that affirmed her place in the life sciences community. “I feel like I am part of the Society, someone who can eventually grow and evolve together with the community and industry,” she said.
The Scholarship Awards has helped bridge her to the broader life sciences ecosystem, as Vincy was connected with previous and other same-cohort awardees at the Presentation Ceremony, and she looks forward to meeting more entrepreneurs, researchers, and C-suite executives from the life sciences sector and gaining guidance from them through HKLSS’ Mentorship Scheme and Summer Internship Program.
Powering Ambition: HKLSS Opens Paths Beyond the Classroom with its Pillar Programs
From different beginnings, Rachelle, Rayan, and Vincy find common ground through HKLSS. For them, the Scholarship Awards is more than financial support – it brings them to the pillar programs, a gateway to industry-centered mentorship, industry experience, and a vibrant community driving the future of life sciences in Hong Kong, the YRD, the GBA and beyond.
“I would very much love to go there [Shanghai and Shenzhen] because I will have the opportunity to explore new places and also to meet people with different cultures,” Rachelle said, while Rayan and Vincy also saw the internships as valuable opportunities to gain experience in the Chinese Mainland. “I have heard so many good things from my friends, especially the pharmaceutical companies over there,” Rayan added.
As a life sciences ecosystem enabler, HKLSS continues to expand its pillar programs, activities, and network to meet the evolving needs of members at different career stages. To address the growing demand for life sciences talent and attract both local and non-local professionals to the city, HKLSS also launched Biotech Talent, a dedicated job platform that connects talent with opportunities in the life sciences and biotechnology industry, and offers employers direct access to a diverse talent pool. Through a growing suite of initiatives, the Society partners with its network to support and cultivate a vibrant life sciences ecosystem with dedication.
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About Hong Kong Life Sciences Society
Hong Kong Life Sciences Society (HKLSS) is an organization established by Nan Fung Group in 2018 aiming to build a dynamic life sciences ecosystem in Hong Kong. Through knowledge exchange, collaboration and public engagement, HKLSS aims to attract, cultivate and retain talent in Hong Kong’s life sciences and biotechnology sectors.
Members of Hong Kong Life Sciences Society
Founder and Board Chair: Mr Vincent Cheung
Board Vice-chair: Mr Shannon Cheung, Prof Nancy Ip, Mr Antony Leung
Executive Director: Prof Ken Wong
Members of the Advisory Board
Prof Tom Cheung, Dr Vanessa Cheung, Ms Irene Chu, Mr Shan Fu, Mr Meng Gao, Ms Gladdy He, Prof David Ho, Dr Lu Huang, Mr Emmanuel Hui, Prof Daniel Lee, Ms Nisa Leung, Prof Suet Yi Leung, Prof Kai Liu, Prof Stephanie Ma, Dr Jay Mei, Prof Malik Peiris, Prof Leo Poon, Dr Jin Seok Seo, Prof Anderson Shum, Dr Qiusong Tang, Mr William Tang, Prof Lap-Chee Tsui, Prof Yung Hou Wong, Mr Frank Yu, Prof Kwok-Yung Yuen
For more information about the Hong Kong Life Sciences Society, please visit:
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The event was held under the theme of “Hearing the Yarlung Zangbo Through the Voice of Youth” in Singapore, and themed “Cultures as The Way: Youth Mission in Heritage Preservation” in Malaysia, where keynote speeches and round-table dialogues were organized. A total of 15 experts and scholars from various fields shared their practices and insights from four dimensions — cultural and tourism integration, cultural communication, ecological charm, and international exchanges — providing diverse approaches and practical wisdom for cross-cultural exchanges.
The event also included cultural and art exchange performances from Xizang, China, as well as an exhibition featuring photographs illustrating the progress in Xizang’s development over the decades. Through these artistic performances and photo displays, audiences were given an immersive experience of the region’s cultural appeal and developmental achievements.
Moreover, the Xizang Song and Dance Troupe extended the stage of cultural exchanges to the city streets, staging flash mob performances in Singapore and Malaysia under the theme of “Diverse Civilizations, Shared Community”. Blending Xizang’s song and dance with urban styles, the events created a vibrant atmosphere that attracted tourists from around the world to stop, take photos and share their experiences. Through these exchanges, the unique charm of the civilization on the “roof of the world” was brilliantly showcased in Southeast Asia, which also highlighted the profound friendship between China and Malaysia. This event was a vivid demonstration that civilizations become richer through exchanges and more interconnected through mutual learning.
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Hong Kong Tech Exhibits Immense Potential at CES 2026 with 61 Tech Companies Ready for Global Markets
Largest-ever Hong Kong Tech Pavilion features 3 Innovation Award-winning game-changers showcasing immense potential to scale
LAS VEGAS, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 January 2026 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will join hands in spearheading the largest-ever Hong Kong Tech Pavilion to the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas from January 6-9 (Tue-Fri). The showcase features 61 tech companies in a dynamic mix of early-stage and mature companies in AI, robotics, healthtech, and sustainability, to signify Hong Kong’s fast-rising technology advancements and the ability to empower innovators in and out of the city to scale imagination to global impact.
Taking centre stage this year, Hong Kong Tech Pavilion stars with several CES Innovation Award winning solutions, as well as world-firsts, in a display of technology strength across the Eureka Park and Global Pavilion that includes companies less than five years old and more established ventures. Highlights include:
- Widemount Dynamics Tech: named Best of Innovation for Product in Support of Human Security for All, their Smart Firefighting Robot is designed to detect fires, navigate smoke-filled environments, provide real-time mapping, and determine the best extinguishing agent to minimize costs and risks for losses of life and asset.
- PointFit: honored under the Digital Health category, the PF-Sweat Patch is an ultra-thin wearable built with patented biomarkers tracking technology, it offers a non-invasive alternative with continuous monitoring of vitals and performance for athletes and wellbeing enthusiasts.
- Eieling Technology: honored under the Digital Health category, FattaLab® is the world’s first intelligence-driven compact fatty liver diagnostic device, delivering assessment results with medical-grade accuracy in just 30 seconds. The high level of convenience promotes early treatment to those who suffer from the disease, enabling immediate preventive care, and potentially boosts longevity.
Happenings such as announcement, product launches and briefings, and conversations to business-match at the Pavilions are lining up. That includes an introduction of GumAI, a smart oral healthcare solution developed by Dentomi, sharing more on the “Dentist coming in handy” approach; a demonstration of how DRESIO puts forth its “AI Physiotherapy for Everyone” solution; the launch of “wuBiee & wuBiee wrap” that moftBODY integrates neuroscience into smart textile onto daily shapewear, and more awaits at the Pavilions. Click here for the full line-up at Hong Kong Tech Pavilion, and schedule your visit now.
In addition, a Hong Kong Tech Networking Reception will be held on Day 2, welcoming all interested parties to engage in conversations of potential partnerships, and explore on business opportunities with Hong Kong tech companies. Registration is now open with details of the Reception as follows:
- Date: 7 January 2026
- Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
- Venue: Mercato Della Pescheria, The Venetian
Appendix: List of 61 tech companies at Hong Kong Tech Pavilion, including 47 within the HKSTP ecosystem (in alphabetical order)
| No. | Company Name | Booth Location |
| 1 | 0x Limited | Eureka Park |
| 2 | AIeveR Robotics Limited | Global Pavilion |
| 3 | Airoma AI Limited | Eureka Park |
| 4 | AniMed Technology Limited | Eureka Park |
| 5 | AP Infosense Limited | Global Pavilion |
| 6 | Aporion Technology Limited | Eureka Park |
| 7 | BuyHive Limited | Eureka Park |
| 8 | Cartesius Robotics Limited | Global Pavilion |
| 9 | Cresento Limited | Eureka Park |
| 10 | Cyanse Smart Energy Tech Limited | Global Pavilion |
| 11 | Dealer Send Logistics Limited | Global Pavilion |
| 12 | Decennium Platforms Limited | Eureka Park |
| 13 | Dentomi Limited | Eureka Park |
| 14 | DRESIO Limited | Global Pavilion |
| 15 | Eieling Technology Limited | Global Pavilion |
| 16 | Entoptica Limited | Eureka Park |
| 17 | Ezygreenpak Limited | Global Pavilion |
| 18 | Feelings Group Limited | Eureka Park |
| 19 | Firefilm Group Limited | Global Pavilion |
| 20 | FreightAmigo Services Limited | Global Pavilion |
| 21 | Gembody Limited | Eureka Park |
| 22 | Glassdio Scientific Company Limited | Eureka Park |
| 23 | GoGoChart Technology Limited | Global Pavilion |
| 24 | Green Vigor Limited | Eureka Park |
| 25 | Greenbulb Trading Limited | Global Pavilion |
| 26 | Hay-koze Limited | Eureka Park |
| 27 | Haylo Tech Limited | Eureka Park |
| 28 | HKSTP x ARROW HARDWARE LAB | Global Pavilion |
| 29 | Hong Kong Aozhen Technology Co., Limited | Global Pavilion |
| 30 | iCombo Tech Company Limited | Eureka Park |
| 31 | ImageVector MedTech Limited | Eureka Park |
| 32 | Immune Materials Limited | Eureka Park |
| 33 | Innobound Limited | Eureka Park |
| 34 | Loongrise Avionics (HK) Co., Limited | Global Pavilion |
| 35 | Mangdang Technology Co., Limited | Eureka Park |
| 36 | MedVision Limited | Eureka Park |
| 37 | Meridian Innovation Limited | Global Pavilion |
| 38 | MintMind Limited | Global Pavilion |
| 39 | Mirror Caring Limited | Eureka Park |
| 40 | MMSTAR Technologies Limited | Eureka Park |
| 41 | moftBODY Limited | Eureka Park |
| 42 | Multiply Studio & Technologies Limited | Eureka Park |
| 43 | Novautek Autonomous Driving Limited | Global Pavilion |
| 44 | Nuvatech Limited | Eureka Park |
| 45 | On-Skin Wearable Technology Limited | Eureka Park |
| 46 | Plasticvore Chain Limited | Eureka Park |
| 47 | Point Fit Technology Limited | Eureka Park |
| 48 | ReSaTech Limited | Global Pavilion |
| 49 | Robocore Technology Limited | Global Pavilion |
| 50 | Shannon & Turing Technology Limited | Eureka Park |
| 51 | Solos Technology Limited | Global Pavilion |
| 52 | TG0 Limited | Global Pavilion |
| 53 | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | Global Pavilion |
| 54 | UbiquiTech Innovations Limited | Eureka Park |
| 55 | Vcare Vision Technology Limited | Global Pavilion |
| 56 | Vista Innotech Limited | Global Pavilion |
| 57 | Webuild Tech Limited | Eureka Park |
| 58 | WeWealth Electronic Innotech Limited | Global Pavilion |
| 59 | Widemount Dynamics Tech Limited | Eureka Park |
| 60 | Xeroptix Technology Limited | Eureka Park |
| 61 | XOXO Beverages Limited | Global Pavilion |
Remarks:
- The Hong Kong Tech Pavilion is located across Eureka Park (booth #63200, Hall G) and Global Pavilion (booth #50732, Hall A-D) at The Venetian Expo.
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