Core Insights - The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) announced that Hong Kong has risen to 15th place in the 2025 Global Innovation Index among over a hundred economies, maintaining its 5th position in Asia [1] - Hong Kong's rankings in the sub-indices of "Innovation Input" and "Innovation Output" have improved, reaching 8th and 22nd globally, respectively [1] Government Initiatives - The Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) stated that the ranking reflects the effectiveness of the government's strategy to promote the synergy between finance and innovation technology [1] - The government aims to leverage Hong Kong's comprehensive financing capabilities and the role of the Hong Kong Investment Management Company as patient capital to accelerate the development of innovation technology [1] Policy Measures - The Hong Kong government has implemented several favorable policies to strengthen its foundational research advantages, expedite technology transfer, and promote the development of the innovation technology industry [1] - The government spokesperson highlighted that Hong Kong has achieved leading rankings in credit, investment, higher education, and knowledge absorption, indicating its strong conditions for advancing innovation [1] Future Goals - The Hong Kong government plans to continuously improve the innovation technology ecosystem, attract global innovation resources and talent, and fully promote Hong Kong's development as an international innovation technology center [1]
全球创新指数香港升至第15位
Xin Hua Wang·2025-09-17 00:26