丘应桦：推动乐龄产品市场化及产业化 大力发展“银色产业”

Group 1 - The Hong Kong government is focusing on developing the "silver industry" by promoting the marketization and industrialization of elderly products, integrating funding resources, and encouraging businesses to provide products to expand the market [1] - The Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Bureau is actively supporting the transformation and commercialization of research and development projects related to elderly technology [1][2] - The Hong Kong Science Park and Cyberport are committed to providing infrastructure, nurturing programs, and one-stop support services for startups, including those in elderly technology [1] Group 2 - The population aged 65 and above in Hong Kong is projected to increase from 1.64 million in 2023 to 2.67 million by 2043, representing about 35% of the total population [2] - Various local universities, research centers, and professional organizations have conducted surveys on the consumption, savings habits, and retirement expenditures of the elderly population [2] - The working group will continue to reference studies and surveys from different organizations while considering the opinions of stakeholders, including the elderly and their families, in formulating future directions [2] Group 3 - Developing the silver economy requires talent from various sectors, including elderly technology and nursing homes, with policy bureaus coordinating closely with relevant industries [3] - The working group, led by senior officials from various policy bureaus, has held multiple meetings since its establishment to discuss the development of the silver economy [3][4] - The working group aims to strengthen cross-bureau coordination and leverage public and private sector resources to promote the silver economy while meeting the needs and preferences of the elderly [4]