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A range of new initiatives from existing and new government task forces is adding fresh impetus to the development of Hong Kong’s digital entertainment and wireless industries.
The Digital 21 Strategy Advisory Committee has endorsed the creation of a one-stop Digital Entertainment Industry Support Centre (DEISC) and an online industry portal by the Hong Kong Productivity Council in collaboration with Cyberport. The DEISC will help local companies source and access support services and resources and promote inter-company, cross-media and cross-industry collaborations.
The Government also plans to fund Cyberport to set up a Digital Entertainment Incubation and Training Centre, designed to nurture companies and talent, with a view to creating a critical mass in the local digital entertainment industry and sustaining its growth.
Thirdly, with funding support from the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO), the Cyberport will launch a pilot internship programme to enable selected graduates to gain practical working experience through attachment to local digital entertainment companies.
In addition, the Government will continue to promote award-winning and outstanding Hong Kong productions at international and regional trade events. An Electronic Games Festival at Cyberport will promote high quality digital entertainment productions to the community.
These new steps lend further support to an industry which has already benefited from the Government Task Force on Promotion of Wireless Services and Technology, established in 2003. The task force has launched initiatives in the areas of publicity and promotion, market exploration, research and development and industry collaboration with a view to promoting the awareness and use of wireless services and technology in Hong Kong.
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