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He urged companies interested in applied research and development to send in their applications for funding support under the scheme which is ongoing throughout the year.
"In the next financial year, a new scheme providing funding support to those companies pooling resources of local and Chinese experts in undertaking applied research and development work, will be launched. Preparatory work for the scheme is under way," he added.
Also speaking at the opening ceremony was the chairman of the Biotechnology Committee. Mr Y L Lo.
"The workshop is to assist Hong Kong pharmaceutical and allied industries to further develop and get a larger share of the international and local markets by investing in GMP management and facilities," he said.
Beginning today, the one and a half day workshop briefly introduces the concept, philosophy and implementation of GMP for pharmaceutical and allied industries.
"Since GMP requirements may vary from country to country and from product to product, professionals from China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and USA have been invited to speak on these topics and describe the GMP regulations and implementation experiences in their countries," he added.
End/Friday, January 6, 1995
54 Ex-China Vietnamese illegal immigrants repatriated
A total of 54 Ex-China Vietnamese illegal immigrants (ECVIIs) comprising 26 men, 13 women, nine boys and six girls were returned to Nanning, Guangxi by air this morning (Friday).
Discussions are continuing with the Chinese authorities on the repatriation of the 390 ECVIIs still remaining in Hong Kong.
End/Friday, January 6, 1995
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