Policy Address

Capitalise on the Mainland's Land Resources and Hong Kong's Advantages in Cargo Flow to Develop a Logistics Industry Circle

149. The HKIA Dongguan Logistics Park is an excellent example for the development of an innovative co-operation mechanism. The park, built with Hong Kong investment, combines our strengths in aviation and logistics with the Mainland's advantages in terms of land and manpower resources, leading to a reduction in operating costs and cargo handling time. We will work with the Dongguan Municipal Government to jointly develop the permanent logistics park.

Promote Collaboration in the Airport Cluster of the GBA to Expand Business Networks

150. We will combine the strengths of the HKIA and the Zhuhai Airport, enhancing the Fly-Via-Zhuhai-Hong Kong direct passenger service and promoting the development of the international air-cargo business in collaboration with the Zhuhai Municipality, to achieve mutual benefits.

Enhance the Mechanism on Recognition of Professional Qualifications

151. In collaboration with the Guangdong Province, we have established an evaluation mechanism of post titles for the first batch of Hong Kong engineering professionals. We will continue to do so for other construction professions on a gradual basis. We are also collaborating with the Guangdong Province and Macao to create GBA Standards on the skill level for skilled workers in the construction sector, and will work with the "One Examination, Multiple Certification" arrangement so that those who pass the examinations adopting the GBA Standards can concurrently obtain vocational skill certificates issued by the three places. This will enhance the training quality of the construction industry in the GBA and nurture talents.

Mobilise Capital for Joint Investment in the GBA

152. The HKIC is proactively exploring with relevant Mainland organisations co-operation opportunities for joint investment in GBA projects that present the potential to realise economic and social benefits, taking into account market developments.