How Environmental Protection Department uses smart technology – EJ Insight

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A few years ago, “smart city" was a new concept in Hong Kong. However, in recent years, it has become widely known as more people join in the discussions and practices. There are many good examples: the Common Operational Picture developed by the Civil Engineering and Development Department facilitates government departments to formulate emergency plans with maps on various aspects integrated with the latest information to monitor the situation when a typhoon hits Hong Kong. The interactive map dashboard which tracks local COVID-19 epidemic and presents the latest information in a one-stop manner is also a good illustration. It enables the citizens to get the information at a glance. Since its launch in early February this year, the number of visits by the public has exceeded 30 million, showing a wide acceptance.

The implication of smart city appearing in the HKDSE paper – Harbour Times

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Smart city schooling

In the Liberal Studies Paper 2 of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE) this year, it excited me that out of the three questions, there was one about smart city development. Why? Being selected as an examination question means that “smart city" has become a topic of significance and great interest in Hong Kong.

Efficient coordination inside and outside the government is the key to open data – Harbour Times

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The first global COVID-19 dashboard by the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) of the United States has received enthusiastic response around the world. The dashboard attracts an average of 1.2 billion views per day. It is an exemplar of the benefits of open data – and how quickly it can be deployed to good effect when the will is there. Hong Kong cannot use the COVID-19 crisis or other pettier considerations stand in its way to securing the obvious benefits of open data.

Using technology to secure food supply – EJ Insight

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Almost all of Hong Kong’s foods are imported. More than half of rice is from Thailand, while Vietnam supplies 25%. As for pork, since the outbreak of African Swine Fever last year, Hong Kong has reduced the import of live pigs from the Mainland and has imported more frozen meat from Brazil, Thailand, Spain, the Netherlands, the United States, and France, etc.

Time to use big data – South China Morning Post

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In times of epidemics, how are we to strike a balance between protecting personal privacy and maintaining public safety?

Practical ways to develop HK into a world-class smart city – China Daily

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As early as 2016, the Smart City Consortium (SCC) that I founded has submitted an advisory paper to the government, pointing out that one of the requirements for a smart city was that all information of the government and authorities be available in “digital by default". It enhances governance transparency and respects the public’s right to know. In early January, the SAR Government announced more than 650 new datasets will be released this year via the Public Sector Information Portal (data.gov.hk) for free viewing and use by the public. The move comes after more than 80 government bureaus and departments published their first annual open data plans last year. Such a move fulfills the commitment made by the chief executive in her Policy Address last year. It can also be seen as an important step toward “digital by default".

The young shall save the old (if we train them!) – Harbour Times

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The most talented workforce in Asia. What a great title to have. Serious bragging rights.

Hong Kong can lead in testing new 5G services – ejinsight

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Though the fifth-generation of mobile service (5G) is expected to become popular only in mid to late 2030s when killer applications are introduced, the new technology is undoubtedly the future for the coming 10 to 20 years, given the unlimited potential in applications — from smart-home security to remote patient monitoring to autonomous vehicles.

解決塞車問題 勿再原地踏步 – 信報財經新聞, StartUpBeat

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今年10月，我應邀到南韓首爾交流，觀摩這個在「Bloomberg 創新指數」連續兩年稱冠的國家。我們和IT重鎮「板橋科技谷」的管理層交流，又參觀了被稱為「未來城市」的「松島國際都市」。兩個同樣是近20年的項目，它們的經驗或許可以作為我們的借鏡。

Open data to cultivate I&T development – ejinsight

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In her policy address last week, Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor showed her administration’s commitment to innovation and technology (I&T) development by pledging HK$4 billion for the required infrastructure for the city’s re-industrialization efforts.