Conference promotes Hong Kong as go-to location for education

Lo added that the technological revolution led by artificial intelligence (AI) and the green energy transition, represented by the photovoltaic and electric vehicles industries, are becoming core factors reshaping Asia's economic resilience and defining future competitiveness.

He said that emerging markets such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam are performing remarkably, and their substantial demand for higher education is expected to only increase.

"By deepening regional education cooperation, expanding teacher and student exchange networks, and jointly building research collaboration platforms, we can effectively promote the cross-border flow and optimal allocation of educational resources, achieving complementary advantages and synergistic development," said Professor Shankararaman.

He added that while educational resources in the Asia-Pacific region are unevenly distributed, the region possesses prominent complementary advantages.

"This complementarity of differences will not only enhance the overall quality of education and innovation efficiency in the region, but also provide solid talent and intellectual support for addressing shared global challenges and promoting inclusive growth," Shankararaman said.