Hong Kong Showcases as Global Launchpad for Life Sciences at BIO International Convention 2026

InvestHK to showcase Hong Kong as premier go-global launchpad for biotechnology firms at US BIO International Convention 2026

Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) willshowcase Hong Kong as the go-global launchpad for life sciences and well being know-how firms at the BIO International Convention 2026. Opening tomorrow (June 22, San Diego time) and operating by means of June 25 at the San Diego Convention Center within the United States (US), the conference is recognised as one of many world’s largest and most complete occasions for the worldwide biotechnology sector.

Driving the Government’s cross-market collaboration at the flagship occasion, the Head of Innovation & Technology and Life & Health Sciences of InvestHK, Mr Andy Wong, and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) will lead a delegation of over 20 Hong Kong-based life science and well being know-how firms, 5 universities and 15 college spin-offs.

At the Hong Kong pavilion, InvestHK and the HKSTP will host a collection of firm showcases, pitching periods and networking occasions connecting the delegation with international buyers, companions and trade leaders. The programme highlights how Hong Kong serves as a gateway to Asia, and more and more as a springboard for life sciences and well being know-how firms to increase from the area into worldwide markets.

Among the taking part firms are Chinese enterprises SPH Biotherapeutics (HK) Limited, Canton Biologics (Hong Kong) Limited, and Great Bay Bio Limited, every of which has chosen Hong Kong as a platform to attach with worldwide capital, companions and markets, turning Mainland innovation into international alternative.

InvestHK has been working intently with these firms to help their go-global methods, from facilitating market entry and enterprise set-up to connecting them with buyers, analysis companions, and trade networks globally.

Mr Wong stated, “Building on our participation last year, InvestHK is returning to deepen our engagement with the US biotech sector and strengthen connections between Hong Kong and key international players. Hong Kong provides life sciences and health technology companies with a strong foothold in Asia and a clear pathway to global growth. With top-tier research talent, world-class research and development infrastructure, robust intellectual property protection and deep connectivity with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), the city offers an environment where companies can raise capital, build partnerships and accelerate time-to-market for their innovations.”

He added, “Hong Kong’s appeal as a go-global base is reinforced by strong government support for the sector. This includes the ‘1+’ mechanism for expedited drug approval, robust funding incentives such as the Research, Academic, and Industry Sectors One-plus (RAISe+) Scheme, the measure of using Hong Kong-registered drugs and medical devices used in Hong Kong public hospitals in the GBA, as well as the development of a vast innovation hub in the Northern Metropolis. The city has everything it takes for life sciences and health technology companies of all sizes to thrive and excel.”

The BIO International Convention 2026 unites over 20 000 international trade leaders from greater than 76 international locations, representing the total spectrum of the biotechnology ecosystem, and affords one of many splendid phases for Hong Kong to make its case to the world.

DH reminds public to take precautions towards heat-related sicknesses throughout very popular climate

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) at present (June 21) reminded members of the general public to take applicable precautions towards heat-related sicknesses, such as warmth cramps, warmth exhaustion and warmth stroke, throughout very popular climate.

In a high-temperature atmosphere, extreme sweating and issue in warmth dissipation could cause stress to the physique. Members of the general public ought to take the next precautions:

• Hydrate in a well timed method to stop dehydration;
• Wear light-coloured, loose-fitting and breathable clothes to minimise warmth absorption and facilitate perspiration and warmth dissipation;
• Keep indoor areas nicely ventilated and preserve applicable temperature and humidity, e.g. by opening home windows or utilizing a fan or air-conditioning;
• Avoid strenuous train and extended actions such as climbing or trekking;
• Arrange out of doors actions within the morning or the late afternoon, if doable, and produce sufficient water; and
• Avoid drinks containing caffeine, such as espresso and tea, as nicely as alcoholic drinks, which can velocity up water loss by means of the urinary system.

In addition, infants and youngsters, the aged, pregnant ladies, people with persistent sicknesses such as coronary heart illness or hypertension, chubby individuals and out of doors/handbook employees are extra inclined to warmth stroke. These teams ought to pay particular consideration to the next:

• Infants and younger youngsters: Avoid going outdoors when the temperature is excessive. If they have to go outdoors, adults ought to guarantee they keep in locations with average temperatures and good air flow or air-conditioning. Infants and younger youngsters ought to by no means be left unattended in a confined house such as a car;
• The aged, pregnant ladies, people with persistent sicknesses and chubby individuals: Pay shut consideration to well being circumstances and search assist as quickly as doable if experiencing any abnormalities in well being indicators such as blood strain, coronary heart price, and many others or if there are fluctuations in well being circumstances. Avoid going out when the temperature is excessive. Make positive there may be good air flow, or activate a fan or air-conditioner to maintain an applicable temperature indoors. High temperatures may worsen the situation of individuals with persistent sicknesses (such as cardiovascular and respiratory illnesses). Therefore, they need to have an ample provide of their regular remedy and preserve in touch with relations, neighbours and the neighborhood. People ought to search rapid assist in the event that they really feel unwell.
• Outdoor/handbook employees: Reschedule work to cooler hours as far as possible. If working in a sizzling atmosphere is unavoidable, present shade the place practicable and use air flow and warmth dissipation gear. Once work has begun, steadily alter the tempo of labor and take breaks within the shade to regain energy.

The DH reminded the general public that warmth stroke is among the commonest well being dangers in sizzling climate. Over the previous 5 years, there have been over 200 hospital admissions attributable to warmth stroke every year in Hong Kong, with two to 5 deadly instances occurring primarily through the summer time months from May to September. Vulnerable teams are extra inclined to warmth stroke. Symptoms embody dizziness, headache, nausea, shortness of breath or confusion. In extreme instances, sufferers might endure from convulsions or turn out to be unconscious, which may be life-threatening if they don’t seem to be cooled down and resuscitated in a well timed method.

Members of the general public are additionally suggested to concentrate to the most recent climate, as nicely as the real-time and forecasted ultraviolet (UV) index launched by the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO). When the UV index is excessive (6 or above), the general public ought to observe the next:

• Avoid direct daylight publicity to the pores and skin and the eyes;
• Apply broad-spectrum, waterproof sunscreen liberally, with a solar safety issue (SPF) of at least 30 or larger, when taking part in out of doors actions. Reapply each two hours if staying outdoor for lengthy intervals, or after swimming, sweating or towelling off;
• While utilizing DEET-containing insect repellents for private safety towards mosquito-borne illnesses, apply sunscreen earlier than insect repellent;
• Seek shade;
• Wear UV-blocking sun shades;
• Wear loose-fitting clothes with long-sleeves; and
• Wear a wide-brimmed hat or use an umbrella.

If signs develop, such as dizziness, headache, nausea, shortness of breath or confusion, relaxation and search assist instantly, and search medical recommendation as quickly as doable.

For extra well being info, the general public might go to theCHP’s heat strokeweb page andUV radiation web page; the HKO’s Dial-a-Weather (1878 200),newestweather report and forecast,UV Indexand climate info forhiking and mountaineering; andpress releasesof the Labour Departmenton precautions towards warmth stroke for out of doors employees and their employers when the Heat Stress at Work Warning is in pressure.