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     InnoCarnival 2018, organised by the Innovation and Technology Commission, is being held from today (November 3) to November 11 at the Hong Kong Science Park in Sha Tin. Under the theme “Innovate for a Smart Future”, the event showcases an array of the latest local innovations and research achievements.
 
     Officiating at the opening ceremony of InnoCarnival 2018, the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, said that innovation and technology (I&T) is the major engine for pushing ahead economic development. The Government strives to promote I&T development. Over the past two years, the Government has committed resources of about $80 billion. Various projects have been rolled out progressively and quite a number of them have made good progress. They include establishing research clusters on healthcare technologies and on artificial intelligence and robotics technologies at the Hong Kong Science Park, developing suitable plans for a smart city, and introducing artificial intelligence and chatbot functions to the GovHK portal.
      
     As the highlight event of InnoTech Month 2018, InnoCarnival 2018 aims to raise public interest and knowledge about I&T, further promote an I&T culture in the community and thereby nurture more I&T talents.
      
     The campaign partners of InnoCarnival 2018, the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, together with about 60 programme partners, including local universities, research and development centres, professional bodies and technology organisations, have set up booths or pavilions to display their local innovations and research achievements.
      
     Other highlights include the InnoFiesta stage performance, the InnoThon 10KM and the Vibrating Robot Car Race. More than 200 workshops, about 40 talks and nearly 200 guided tours will also be held during the InnoCarnival. Admission to all activities is free and all are welcome. For details and registration arrangements, please visit the campaign website (www.itm.gov.hk) or contact the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (Tel: 2561 6149; email: itmonth@hkfyg.org.hk).
      
     Other officiating guests at today’s ceremony included the Acting Secretary for innovation and technology, Dr David Chung; the Permanent Secretary for Innovation and Technology, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing; the Commissioner for Innovation and Technology, Ms Annie Choi; Legislative Council Members Mr Paul Tse, Mr Charles Mok, Dr Elizabeth Quat and Dr Lo Wai-kwok; the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Dr Sunny Chai; the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Mr Albert Wong; the Executive Director of the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, Mr Andy Ho; and the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, Mr Chua Hoi-wai.

        

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     Following is the transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Food and Health, Professor Sophia Chan, at a media session after attending a radio programme this morning (November 3):   Reporter: (about flu jab)  … read more

     The Correctional Services Department (CSD) Sports Association held its 66th Autumn Fair at the football field adjacent to Stanley Prison today (November 3). The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, officiated at the opening ceremony.

     The theme of this year’s fair was “We Promote Inclusiveness in Full Vigour”. The venue, the stalls and some handicrafts made by persons in custody were themed around sports to reflect the creativity and vitality of the correctional officers and persons in custody. Elderly persons and ethnic minority members were invited to participate in the fair to promote social inclusion.

     The 66th Autumn Fair also had booths selling items made by persons in custody, including furniture, wooden decorations, stationery, rattan products, plants and handicrafts. The “Harmony Café” was set up in the Theme Corner of the fair, where milk tea and snacks made by persons in custody of Cape Collinson Correctional Institution were served to the public. The café enabled persons in custody to put into practice the knowledge and skills they gained from vocational training in food and beverages at the institution.

     Various organisations were invited to perform at the fair, including a military band performance by the People’s Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison, a motorcycling performance by the Civil Aid Service, a Chinese martial arts performance, a cheerleading performance by an award-winning school cheering team and a marching band performance. The dragon and lion dance team of the CSD Sports Association and the CSD Dog Unit also performed at the fair.

     The Best Stall Competition prize was won by Lo Wu Correctional Institution. The Best Product award went to Stanley Prison for its wooden bowling storage box.

     After deducting costs, the funds raised from sales and donations through various channels at the Fair will go to voluntary agencies. The Fair also provided opportunities for persons in custody to contribute to the community.

            

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