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The phase I study analysed Hong Kong's electronics industry and compared it with its major competitors, such as Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and China.
The phase II study examined the global and regional market and technology trends affecting the electronics industry. It also identified 18 product opportunities for the industry in both emerging high- growth markets as well as low-growth but high-volume markets.
The consultants made recommendations on a wide range of issues, including research and development, technology transfer, supporting industries/infrastructure, education and training, marketing and promotion, and industrial support services.
"These recommendations have been considered thoroughly by the Electronics Committee of the Industry and Technology Development Council," the spokesman said.
"The recommendations will be further examined by the Government having regard to the advice from the Industry and Technology Development Council, relevant policy consideration and the availability of resources before follow-up actions are finalised," he added.
Copies of the techno-economic and market research study report will be available from the Government Publications Centre, Queensway Government Offices, Low Block, ground floor, 66 Queensway, at $66 for Volume 1, $190 for Volume 2 and $165 for Volume 3.
End/Friday, February 10, 1995