Asked about the Hong Kong Chief Executive’s quarantine waiver during her two-day visit to Macao, the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture said that imposing full quarantine on visiting officials wouldn’t benefit either side’s decision-making process in the ongoing COVID-19 fight.
International Science Technology and Innovation Forum
The International Science, Technology and Innovation Forum (ISTIF) of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) will be held in Macao again next year, BFA Secretary General Li Baodong, a former foreign minister, said on Wednesday, adding that a science technology expo will take place concurrently.
Macao Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng said today the government would further strengthen “top-down design” regarding innovation in the field of science and technology (sci-tech).
The Guangdong Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), with a well-established 5G industry chain, could well grow into the world’s leading smart city cluster.
Macao will host a new science and technology conference within the framework of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) on 9-11 November.