this field. They provide valuable services for our trade and industry: for example, the Hong Kong Productivity Council has
established a microprocessor applications laboratory for the electronics
electronics
industries.
industry, and has completed two studies on the
industry and the metals and light engineering
The Industry Development Board is now examining
the recommendations of the electronics study. We are also
considering, in conjunction with the Hong Kong Productivity
Council, how best to implement the recommendations in respect
of the metals and light engineering industries.
32.
It
The Government recognises the practical contribution
which Our academic institutions can make to industrial
development through applied research and development work.
has allocated $3.5 million to the Universities and
Polytechnic to enable them to undertake a number of research
and development projects relating to the electronics industry.
33.
the
The Government will shortly decide whether an
exhibition centre should be established
in Hong Kong. A
consultancy study has proposed a design for a multi-storey
complex on a site in Wan Chai,
Chai, to include exhibition halls, a
conference centre, a hotel and office accommodation. The
Government is now assessing the viability of the project and the likely interest of the private sector in participation in the project.
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