In this episode of Connie Talk, our host Connie Leung sits down with Mr. Anthony Lam, Vice Chairman & CEO of Golden Resources Development International Ltd and Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI), for a wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation on Hong Kong's industrial future, innovation policy, youth development, and global market expansion.
Mr. Lam offers deep insights into how Hong Kong is repositioning itself through initiatives such as reindustrialization, the Northern Metropolis, and new industrial funding schemes (NIFS and NIAS). While acknowledging challenges such as high costs and limited land, he emphasizes Hong Kong's unique strengths as an international hub for R&D, branding, legal systems, and intellectual property, making it an ideal base for innovation-driven industries that can scale production in the Mainland or overseas.
Drawing from his personal experience in sectors such as Thai rice trading, food manufacturing, and convenience stores in Vietnam, he encourages local businesses to explore RCEP and Belt and Road markets — but stresses the importance of local market understanding, cultural adaptation, and pricing strategies.
On the topic of future talent, Mr. Lam highlights a significant shortfall in engineers, technicians, and AI specialists in Hong Kong, urging young people to embrace STEAM fields and not fear automation. "AI doesn't replace jobs — it creates more," he says.
This is a rich and timely dialogue that blends public policy, real-world business strategy, and a hopeful outlook for Hong Kong's next generation.
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