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Hong Kong Start-ups Find Saudi Arabia Offers Warm Welcome Hong Kong start-ups are increasingly attracted to Saudi Arabia's emerging economic landscape, where a welcoming business environment and growing investment opportunities await. Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, Paul Chan Mo-po, recently led a delegation to the Future Investment Initiative (FII) summit in Riyadh. For these start-ups, Saudi Arabia represents a dynamic market underpinned by a transformative national development agenda known as Vision 2030. Building a diverse economy Vision 2030 is Saudi Arabia’s ambitious reform blueprint to reduce its economic dependence on oil by fostering new industries such as technology, tourism, health, and entertainment. This shift aligns well with Hong Kong’s thriving sectors like fintech, biotech, robotics, artificial intelligence, and green energy, which are all areas of focus for Saudi Arabia. As a result, Hong Kong start-ups are seeing increased demand for their specialised expertise and innovative solutions. Spotlight on success One key outcome of the FII summit was a partnership between FJDynamics, a Hong Kong-based robotics company, and Saudi Arabia’s construction tech firm, Sintechs. The agreement enables Sintechs to distribute FJDynamics' advanced robotic systems to enhance productivity and safety on construction sites. This collaboration highlights Saudi Arabia's eagerness to adopt technology-driven solutions in its rapidly expanding construction sector, especially in its giga-projects and smart city developments. Strengthening bilateral opportunities The FII summit resulted in multi-million dollar agreements for Hong Kong businesses across various industries, highlighting the kingdom's readiness to collaborate with international partners. As Saudi Arabia continues to implement Vision 2030, start-ups from Hong Kong are strategically positioned to play a vital role in ongoing modernisation efforts, benefiting from cross-regional exchange and mutual growth. Conclusion Saudi Arabia's economic reforms under Vision 2030 make it a compelling destination for Hong Kong start-ups, offering significant innovation and business expansion opportunities. As these partnerships strengthen, they promise to foster growth and technological advancement for both regions.

Are you (or do you know) a US-based tech start-up looking to tap into global markets? IBS Global Consulting is proud to announce that we are a Global Partner of Start-up Express International 2024, set to take place December 6, 2024, in conjunction with the Hong Kong Forum and the U.S. Trade Mission to Hong Kong (December 2-6). We're seeking innovative start-ups from the United States, including female-led start-ups, to nominate for Start-up Express International. Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Start-up Express International is a highly curated start-up development program that targets start-ups offering innovative tech products or solutions with a strong desire to enter the international market. The program aims to assist start-ups in building capability and connections, exploring markets, seeking business and funding partners, and enhancing brand awareness. Start-ups in major ecosystems worldwide are invited to share the stage with Start-up Express winners in Start-up Express International and pitch their solutions. Industry verticals include #FinTech, #HealthTech, #SmartCity, #GreenTech, Web 3.0, and #Metaverse. We invite U.S.-based start-ups to join us for this exclusive start-up event. For more information on how to be nominated by IBS Global Consulting, message me for more details. #ThinkGlobal #IBSGlobalConsulting #USA #Innovation #Tech #Startups #WomeninTech #InternationalStartups #Global #Expansion #International #Business #GlobalTrade #Export #TradeMission #GoGlobal #HongKong #China #Asia

Next on my blog series (post 16), titled "The Incremental Journey Towards Knowledge-Intensive Industries - Further Lessons from the Suzhou Industrial Park." Here I explore more deeply the intricacies of shaping the future of economies through innovation and technology. 🌐💡 This post unfolds the narrative of how transitioning to knowledge-intensive industries is not just a strategic move but essential for nations aiming for sustainable development and a competitive edge in the global arena. 🚀🌿 Given my review of the Suzhou Industrial Park's (SIP) collaboration between China and Singapore, I discuss the essence of adopting an incremental approach in nurturing knowledge-intensive industries, with a special focus on South African incubators. 🌍🔍 For South African incubators, the lessons from SIP underscore the importance of laying a robust foundation that supports the growth of startups in knowledge-intensive fields. This journey involves enhancing entrepreneurial skills, fostering industry-academia collaborations, attracting global partnerships, and ensuring access to finance, thereby incrementally building an ecosystem that can sustain high-value innovation-driven industries. 🌱📘 #KnowledgeIntensiveIndustries #InnovationEcosystem #SustainableDevelopment #InternationalPartnerships #SuzhouIndustrialPark https://lnkd.in/d73bSBZt

Edge Hong Kong-Indonesia Digital Summit 2024 Strengthens Bilateral Ties in Jakarta Jakarta, October 19, 2024 — The highly anticipated Edge Hong Kong-Indonesia Digital Summit 2024 concluded successfully at the Ayana Midplaza Jakarta, leaving a lasting impact on the digital business landscape between Hong Kong and Indonesia. The three-day summit, held from October 17 to 19, 2024, brought together over 200 plus participants, including founders, investors, senior executives, and representatives from global companies and promising startups. This event was a strategic platform aimed at fostering bilateral business exchange and digital collaboration between Hong Kong and Indonesia, with delegates attending from Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Thailand, and Korea. The summit’s impressive participant mix highlighted the region's commitment to cross-border cooperation and innovation in the digital economy. Organized by the Indonesia Hong Kong Business Association and the Indonesia Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, the event was designed to bridge key players in the rapidly expanding digital sectors of both regions. Attendees had the opportunity to engage in high-level discussions, network with peers, and explore new avenues for business and technological collaboration. The summit began with a Gala Dinner on the evening of October 17, where influential business leaders and dignitaries from both countries convened. The evening provided an exclusive networking opportunity, sparking discussions on potential business alliances and creating a collaborative atmosphere that carried over into the main conference. The main event on October 18 featured a full-day conference packed with dynamic keynote speeches, panel discussions, and round table discussions. Industry leaders and experts took the stage to share cutting-edge insights on the digital economy, addressing trends, challenges, and innovations across key sectors. Attending the Edge Summit and hearing Patrick Cheung, General Manager of Web 3.0 Tech Ltd’s insights on the transformative potential of Web3.0 in the retail industry was truly enlightening. His vision of how decentralized technologies can redefine customer experiences and business models resonated deeply with our mission at XCION to stay at the forefront of digital innovation. The future of retail, empowered by Web3.0, promises a paradigm shift, and we’re excited to explore new partnerships in this evolving space." - Sugiarto, Ray M. Founder XCION. Reflecting on existing and future collaborations, Donald Wihardja, Vice Chairman of Amvesindo (Association for Venture Capital and Start Up Indonesia), emphasized in his speech: “Now we collaborate with the IT Industry and work together with the Government and University to promote Venture Capital.” His remarks echoed the summit’s overarching message of the importance of public-private partnerships in advancing the digital economy. For more information about this summit go to: https://edgesummit.asia/

Really insightful article from Ramon Pacheco Pardo & Robyn Klingler-Vidra. It also reflects some of the experiences I had in South Korea, witnessing large chaebols supporting startups and the government providing modern and innovative facilities to support startups as well (facilities which we also open to other groups, activities etc., helping to expand the exchange of knowledge and tie startup development into wider society - not to mention to extensive investment in PTV 1 & 2). Well worth a read! #korea #japan #taiwan #startup #chaebol #pangyo #판교테크노밸리 #판교 #스타트업

Today, Japan and Korea are innovation-driven economies. In fact, both of them are among the most innovative and creative economies in the world. How do they innovate? In our debut with Foreign Affairs Magazine, Robyn Klingler-Vidra and I explain how both countries bring together government, big conglomerates and startups in an open innovation system. This has helped them to become innovation powerhouses. This article comes out of our upcoming book "Startup Capitalism: Northeast Asia's Startup-Fueled Innovation Strategies", to be published by Cornell University Press later this year. In the book, we explain how David and Goliath work together in China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan to drive innovation. https://lnkd.in/ds7h69kt

 🌍 Global Opportunities for Startups in 2024: Why Internationalization is Crucial Now! In 2024, the startup scene continues to thrive, and one topic shines brightly: internationalization! 🚀 As entrepreneurs, we want to discuss why thinking and acting globally is absolutely crucial for modern startups, and highlight current trends and examples that underscore this necessity. 1. Accessing New Markets and Growth Opportunities 🌐 For us as a company, internationalization means more than just accessing larger markets—it opens up diverse opportunities for growth and expansion. A concrete example is our own journey at "GreenTech Solutions", a leading provider of sustainable technologies. By expanding into emerging Asian markets such as Singapore and South Korea, we not only multiplied our revenue but also bolstered our innovation capabilities and forged valuable partnerships. 2. Diversity as a Driver of Innovation 💡 International teams bring a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and ideas. This diversity fuels innovations that can set global standards. At "GreenTech Solutions", integrating talents from various cultures and disciplines has enabled us to develop groundbreaking solutions, positioning us as pioneers in our industry. 3. Resilience in a Volatile World 🛡️ Diversifying across different markets provides a natural hedge against regional market fluctuations and geopolitical uncertainties. Startups that operate globally can adapt more flexibly to challenges and ensure long-term stability. This resilience is particularly crucial in times of market volatility and geopolitical shifts. In an interconnected world, internationalization is more than just a growth strategy—it's a strategic imperative for startups. It opens doors to new markets, drives innovations, and enhances resilience against market volatility. Startups that think and act globally are ideally positioned to navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities of the future. We look forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences on internationalization in today's startup landscape! Let's discuss how we can best harness global opportunities. 🌍💼 #StartupSuccess #GlobalExpansion #InnovationLeaders #BusinessStrategy #MarketDiversity

Discover how the partnership between Tsukuba City in #Japan and #Luxembourg is creating new opportunities for startups to enter the European and Asian markets. With a focus on #innovation and #collaboration, this initiative is opening doors for businesses to thrive internationally. On June 12, 2024, the "Tsukuba x Luxembourg Startup Night" showcased groundbreaking solutions from eight startups, attracting over 90 companies. It was a hub of new contacts and partnerships, demonstrating the synergy between these two dynamic ecosystems. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗟𝘂𝘅𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝘀𝘂𝗸𝘂𝗯𝗮? Both regions excel in R&D, fintech, and space technology. Luxembourg’s strategic location in #Europe and Tsukuba’s robust research sector make them perfect entry points for each other's markets. Key highlights: ▶️ Gradel, EmailTree.ai, Virtual Rangers, and Rafinex pitched their innovations. ▶️ Thermalytica Inc., a Japanese startup, announced its new European office in Luxembourg. Curious to learn more? Dive into the full story. #TradeandInvest | #InvestInLuxembourg | #InvestInEurope | #BusinessInEurope | #BusinessDestination | #GrowYourBusiness | JETRO Startup | JETRO - Japan External Trade Organization | Jenny Hällen Hedberg | Régis Ciré | David Foy | Joost Ortjens | Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office - Tokyo （ルクセンブルク貿易投資事務所）| Naoya NAKAMARU |

Europe: Stop sleeping and Embrace Disruption and Market Driven Innovation! Europe stands at a crucial crossroads in its journey to keep some technological and economic leadership. While it has long been home to some of the world’s most successful corporations, groundbreaking industries, and brilliant minds, there’s a growing concern that it may be stifling the very thing it needs most: disruptive innovation. Without creating an environment that nurtures bold, transformative ideas, Europe risks being blown out of the global technology race, overshadowed by regions that foster risk-taking and entrepreneurship. In global markets where technological breakthroughs are happening at lightning speed, the cost of falling behind is catastrophic. If Europe continues to emphasize caution and buerocracy over speed, it risks becoming a bystander in a world where technological revolutions are defining the future. One of the key barriers Europe faces is a cultural one: the continent tends to be more conservative when it comes to taking risks. Unlike in other parts of the world, where failure is often seen as a stepping stone to success, failure in Europe is a social death sentence. This cultural mindset discourages risk-taking and, by extension, innovation. If Europe does not find a way to embrace a culture of risk, it will continue to lose some of its brightest minds to other regions where high-stakes innovation is encouraged, and where failure is seen as part of the path to success. It must evolve from being a continent of caution to one that fosters audacity. If innovators and disruptors cannot expand quickly and efficiently within Europe, they will simply go elsewhere. Europe has no shortage of capital, but much of it is tied up in low-risk, traditional investments. Without a vibrant, risk-tolerant investment ecosystem, Europe’s entrepreneurs will continue to face an uphill battle. Disruptive technologies require not only vision but also significant financial backing. If Europe’s investors remain focused on safe bets, they will miss out on the next wave of innovation. The European economy has long been bolstered by its corporate giants—global leaders in industries such as automotive, finance, and manufacturing. However, relying on a handful of legacy companies to sustain an economy is a dangerous gamble. No matter how large and successful, these giants need a constant stream of new ideas to remain competitive. Without the support of the myriads of smaller, disruptive ventures it is unsustainable. Eventually, the giants either stagnate or fall behind, first slowly, then suddenly. Without a robust pipeline of innovation from below, the entire ecosystem may collapse. If Europe doesn’t create an environment where new, disruptive players can flourish, it risks losing its economic vitality in the long run. Europe’s potential remains great, but its future is far from guaranteed. The global technology race will not wait for those who sleep.

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