The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) and the Shenzhen Data Exchange Centre (SDEC) have partnered to foster data exchange and collaboration between Hong Kong and Shenzhen. That partnership aims to promote data interconnection between the two cities, develop data element markets, and support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in utilizing data for business growth and digital transformation.
Additionally, the organisations will focus on building a data ecosystem that encourages innovation and collaboration around data-driven solutions. Moreover, they plan to explore initiatives to advance the digital economy in both regions, creating new opportunities and enhancing their competitive edge. The collaboration will involve stakeholders such as government agencies, data service providers, traders, and SMEs, with HKPC and SDEC combining their expertise to drive these efforts forward.