// Founded in 2008, Vertex China mainly invests in Chinese startups in the technology and healthcare industries, particularly across segments such as deep tech, semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), carbon neutrality, new materials, biopharmaceutical, medical devices, and consumer tech.

The firm invests in both US dollars and Chinese yuan with over 15 billion yuan (nearly $2.1 billion) in assets under management (AUM), according to its website. The firm closed its latest RMB fund at 3 billion yuan ($413.9 million) in September 2020. https://www.dealstreetasia.com/stories/vertex-china-fifth-fund-351522 //

// The organization also assists in venture-building Web3-enabled businesses. Brinc has collaborated with different stakeholders, including global corporations, government organizations, tertiary institutions, fast-growing companies, and leading venture funds.

Through its initiatives, Brinc provides an innovation platform, access to Series A+ co-investment opportunities, and facilitates the growth of high-potential early-stage companies. https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijQFodHRwczovL2FzaWF0ZWNoZGFpbHkuY29tL2hvbmcta29uZ3MtYnJpbmMtbGF1bmNoZXMtY2xpbWF0ZS10ZWNoLXByb2dyYW0tdG8tc3VwcG9ydC1lYXJseS1zdGFnZS1zdGFydHVwcy1pbi1jYXJib24tZGlveGlkZS1yZW1vdmFsLXNvbHV0aW9ucy_SAQA?oc=5 //

// In the Greater Bay Area, various regulatory bodies, industry stakeholders, and companies need to reach a consensus on leveraging the value of cross-border data flows while maintaining national security. As Hong Kong celebrates its 26th anniversary, the “Memorandum” represents a further step towards elevating Hong Kong as an international data hub. This may present an opportunity for Hong Kong to once again become a super-connector globally, attracting data from both domestic and international sources and becoming a haven for secure data circulation.

大灣區各地的監管方、產業方、企業等多方需要在維護國家安全的大前提下，取得發揮數據要素跨境流動價值的共識。今年正值香港回歸26周年之際，《備忘錄》為香港擢升國際數據港邁進一步。這可能是香港再一次成為國際間超級聯絡人的機遇，讓國內外資料優先滙聚香港，變為資料安全流通的天堂 http://ejtech.hkej.com/?p=135682 //

// The Mills Fabrica, a Hong Kong-based incubator and VC firm, is looking to invest in Southeast Asian greentech startups this year, particularly those in agrifood tech and sustainable textiles.

The Mills Fabrica，一家總部位於香港的孵化器和風險投資公司，計劃今年在東南亞地區投資綠色科技初創企業，特別是農食科技和可持續紡織領域的企業。 https://www.techinasia.com/hk-incubator-southeast-asia-greentech-investments //

// Animoca Brands 聯合創始人兼執行主席蕭逸，加入了香港政府的推動 Web3 發展的工作小組。蕭逸將參與「First Mover」計劃，分享他在這個領域的角色和香港加密貨幣發展的現狀。此外，他還將分享對遊戲未來的看法。

Animoca Brands co-founder and executive chairman Yat Siu is joining the Hong Kong government’s task force for promoting Web3 development. Siu joins “First Mover” to share insights into his role and Hong Kong’s state of crypto. Plus, Siu’s take on the future of gaming. https://www.coindesk.com/video/animoca-brands-executive-chairman-yat-siu-joins-hong-kongs-web3-task-force/ //

// 香港科技園公司配合港府近年積極拓展國際市場的步伐，近日與專注中東北非市場的投資機構易達資本公司(易達資本)合辦「One Gateway Shared Vision – Hong Kong Special Administrative Region x Kingdom of Saudi Arabia」活動，藉此推動及帶領本地創科企業開拓沙特阿拉伯及中東市場

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), in line with the Hong Kong government’s efforts to expand into international markets in recent years, recently co-hosted the “One Gateway Shared Vision – Hong Kong Special Administrative Region x Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” event with eWTP Arabia Capital, an investment firm focused on the Middle East and North Africa markets. The event aimed to promote and guide local innovative technology companies in exploring the Saudi Arabia and Middle East markets. http://ejtech.hkej.com/?p=135753 //

// 香港科技大學昨把大學跨學科課程事務處升格為跨學科學院，將提升跨學科研究成果的影響力，以支持包括港科大（廣州）在內的科大發展策略。科大校長葉玉如稱，跨學科學院展現該校為協助香港成為國際創科中心而致力培育跨學科人才的決心 http://ejtech.hkej.com/?p=135623 //

// 港大宣布，其文學院哲學系將於今年9月，推出全新碩士課程──人工智能、倫理及社會文科碩士（Master of Arts in AI，Ethics and Society，MAAIES）為亞洲地區首個以此為主題的文科碩士課程

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has announced that its Faculty of Arts, Department of Philosophy, will launch a new master’s program in September this year called “Master of Arts in AI, Ethics and Society” (MAAIES). This program will be the first of its kind in Asia focusing on the intersection of artificial intelligence, ethics, and social sciences. http://ejtech.hkej.com/?p=135498 //

// Ampd Energy研發的儲能系統具備數據分析功能，獲不少地產商應用於建築項目中。該企核心產品為以鋰離子電池供電的淨能櫃（Enertainer），聲稱較傳統柴油發電機安靜近32倍，能減85%二氧化碳排放量。目前為止，該淨能櫃在全球安裝超過200台

Ampd Energy has developed an energy storage system with data analytics capabilities, which has been adopted by numerous real estate developers for their construction projects. The company’s core product is the Enertainer, a clean energy cabinet powered by lithium-ion batteries. It claims to be nearly 32 times quieter than traditional diesel generators and can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 85%. To date, over 200 units of the Enertainer have been installed worldwide. http://ejtech.hkej.com/?p=135446 //