Policy Address

72. The Government will continue to implement incentive measures to encourage the private owners of eligible industrial buildings to convert them into data centres. We will further streamline the procedures for issuing waivers for such purpose.

73. Since the launch of the Wi-Fi Connected City Programme in the middle of last year, the number of free Wi-Fi hotspots has increased by 1 400 to 18 400. It is estimated that by 2019, the number of such hotspots will increase to 34 000.

74. The Government has earmarked $500 million for the ITB to assist government departments in using technology to enhance the quality of public services.

75. The Government will launch a $500 million Innovation and Technology Fund for Better Living by the middle of this year to subsidise innovation and technology projects which will bring more convenient, more comfortable and safer living to the public, or those addressing the needs of specific community groups.

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