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„Empowering Sustainability and Prosperity in Asia” This is the motto of a capacity-building event organized by the Institute of Finance and Sustainability (IFS), the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the The University of Hong Kong on the initiative of the Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (#CASI), a platform dedicated to providing services in sustainable finance. Glad to be part of this important initiative to promote green finance! Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA) Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection #germancooperation #germanyinhk

Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften - Long Night of Science   Experiments, lectures, shows, research results, tours – and Science!   On 22nd June 2024 (Saturday) from 5 p.m. to midnight, the annual event Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften (LNDW, Long Night of the Sciences) will take place in Berlin and Potsdam, under the motto “Experience. Understand. Knowledge.”.   Over 60 scientific and science-related institutions from the fields of natural sciences, medicine, technology, humanities and social sciences will demonstrate spectacular experiments and showcase latest research results, giving the visitors the unique opportunity to have a personal encounter with the scientists and to look behind the scenes.   The events will be spread over a total of six urban areas - from the West via the center to Buch, from the south-west to the south-east. It is worth mentioning that LNDW caters for all age groups including schoolchildren and young people. Many programs will also be conducted in English.   Since 2001, LNDW has been held annually. It is largely organized and financed by the participating scientific institutions themselves and it is also supported by numerous partners from the region. Do not miss out on the event if you are in Berlin on Saturday! Find out more information about the admission and the program here: https://lnkd.in/dZZfiapa.    Research in Germany Germany is a top destination for PhD students, postdocs, and senior scientists. The website "Research in Germany" (https://lnkd.in/gHs-Ffwu)  helps you to find your way to Germany, to seek for PhD positions, research jobs or funding opportunities and describes the German research landscape.   #SciencesinGermany #LNDW  #researchingermany #germanyinhk Photo Credit: © Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften

Amazing results in the English International Stream of German Swiss International School | 德瑞國際學校 (GSIS) and promising futures at renowned universities awaiting the 63 graduates. Warm gratulations, we are proud to have been a part of your school journey. Keep the international mindset with a German-Swiss twist and stay in touch with GSIS!   Again best wishes to the whole class of 2024 – IB- and Abitur-graduates! #GermanSwissInternationalSchool #classof2024 #germanyinhk

Congratulations on 40 successful years of Dual System Professional Training and full support from the German Consulate for the onward journey. Thanks to all partners, who made this evening a memorable one.

Warm gratulations to the fantastic GSIS-Abitur graduates - amazing results, promising university paths ahead - including HKU School of Medicine! - and most of all: wonderful, dedicated young people with an international mindset. Best of luck to all of you and keep in touch with GSIS!

At the German Consulate, we very much look forward to more engagement of the Swiss community in Hong Kong at GSIS and to cooperating with the Swiss colleagues for an even brighter future of the German Swiss International School! 🇩🇪🇨🇭

Consul General Stefan Bredohl and Stefanie Seedig had the honor of attending the German Swiss International School | 德瑞國際學校 GSIS Gala 2024 last Saturday night, an event that perfectly captured the spirit and excellence of the German Swiss International School. The GSIS family with alumni, parents, students, friends and staff gathered to show their support for the school and to celebrate - truly a night to remember! Congratulations to Chairman of the Boards Jonathan Shun Wah and Principal Alexandra Freigang Krause for their outstanding leadership and dedication to the school's mission and values. Their efforts have paid off in creating an institution that stands out in Hong Kong for its commitment to academic excellence and cultural integration. It was also a pleasure to share this moment with esteemed colleagues, the Swiss Consul General, Daniel Freihöfer, and the Austrian Consul General, Gerhard Zettl. Their support and presence added to the evening's success! Cheers to the continued success of GSIS and the bright future ahead! #GSISGala2024 #GSIS #HongKong #Education #CulturalExchange #GermanSwissInternationalSchool #germanyinhk

Last Friday, Consul General Stefan Bredohl was glad to attend the The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Unicorn Day 2024, which showcased over 100 HKUST’s start-ups and cutting-edge technologies spanning electronics, AI, sustainability, bio-medical as well as health care. The consulate team took the opportunity to learn about the latest innovative achievements and to exchange views with entrepreneurs. Thank you once again to the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology for the kind invitation. #germanyinhk

Thank you to HKBU for inviting us to this most interesting conference: Healthy and sustainable food plays such an important role in our ageing societies!

🌟 Which role can Berlin and Hong Kong, respectively, play in bridging the European and Asian markets? On Monday, we had the pleasure of hosting an insightful info and networking session on this topic at GermanHub, organised by WHub and AsiaBerlin. 🚀   Marten Rauschenberg, CEO of AsiaBerlin, gave us a highly engaging pitch on the dynamic start-up ecosystem of Berlin – putting the “#techno” in technology 🎛️🎶 – followed by first-hand insights into the start-up and investment landscape in Hong Kong by Jessica Lam, Group Chief Strategy Officer at WeLab, Andy Tung, Managing Partner at QBN Capital, and Jayne Chan, Head of Startups at Invest Hong Kong. Big shout-out to Karena Belin for initiating this fantastic exchange and seamlessly moderating the evening.   On Tuesday, we took the opportunity to show Marten around HKSTP - Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, where we visited the Hong Kong Industrial Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Centre (FLAIR) and heard about their innovative industrial solutions and successful spinoffs such as:   🚀 WISIO: Harnessing the power of predictive AI to drive ESG efforts and reduce waste in the plastics industry, presented by the Jason Sung. 🚀 Green AI Technology Ltd.: Integrating AI technology and automated sorting to improve material recovery rates for a sustainable future, presented by Cola Lam. 🚀 AssemblyWise – Solving the problem of automating assembly sequence planning, presented by Max Wittstamm.   A cooperation between the HKPC - Hong Kong Productivity Council and RWTH Aachen University, FLAIR leverages technical expertise, networks, and innovation to drive industry transformation. We also had the opportunity to visit FLAIR’s lab on site, gaining a first-hand look at their cutting-edge industrial solutions. Our thanks to Benny Drescher Dr. and Zozan Keskin of INC Innovation Center for facilitating this insightful visit! 🤝   Last, but not least, we gained deeper insights from Josephine Chan into HKSTP’s unique ecosystem, including its HKSTP - Incubation and Acceleration Programmes and opportunities for international start-ups looking to set up in Hong Kong. Huge thanks to all our partners for engaging with us and making these two days so memorable! 🙌   #GICHK #AsiaBerlin #WHub #PartnerForInnovation #GermanyinHK #hongkong #berlin #startups #techinnovation #entrepreneurship #businessexpansion