从之江到香江，浙港深化现代专业服务合作

Group 1 - The second Zhejiang-Hong Kong Modern Professional Services Cooperation Conference was held in Ningbo, with over 500 guests from more than 20 professional service sectors attending [1][3] - A total of 34 cooperation projects were signed during the conference, with a total amount exceeding 8.7 billion yuan [1][3] - The conference aims to deepen cooperation between Zhejiang and Hong Kong, leveraging Hong Kong's status as a global service industry leader and Zhejiang's strong industrial foundation and innovative ecosystem [3][4] Group 2 - Zhejiang's service industry is projected to exceed 5 trillion yuan in added value by 2024, ranking third in the country, with a growth rate of 6% in the first half of this year [4] - The cooperation is expected to enhance the core competitiveness of Zhejiang's service industry and stimulate innovation [4][5] - Hong Kong serves as a crucial bridge for Zhejiang businesses to expand internationally and attract foreign investment [5][6] Group 3 - The conference highlighted the potential for collaboration in emerging industries such as artificial intelligence, green economy, and digital economy [5][6] - Hong Kong's expertise in research management and risk management can support Zhejiang in building an internationally attractive innovation ecosystem [4][5] - Currently, Hong Kong is Zhejiang's largest source of foreign investment and service trade partner, with a trade volume of 8.82 billion USD expected in 2024, marking a 10.9% increase [6]