Smart design: Commissioner for Innovation & Technology Janet Wong presents the U-21 RFID Gold Award to a Chinese University student.

Commissioner for Innovation & Technology Janet Wong says the Government is working to make Hong Kong a Radio Frequency Identification centre and a RFID trendsetter in the Asia Pacific Region.

Speaking at the Hong Kong RFID Awards 2009 presentation ceremony today Miss Wong said the Government spares no effort in promoting the development of RFID technology, to facilitate its adoption in local industries, as well as to encourage the public to realise its importance.

"The establishment of the Hong Kong RFID Centre last year in the Hong Kong Science Park and the continuous funding support for RFID research projects are some examples [of RFID development]," she said.

However, all these efforts will not bear fruit without staunch support from industry and the community, she added.

On the introduction of the new U-21 Awards, she said they will enhance youngsters' awareness of the importance of technology development, facilitate experience sharing and knowledge transfer, and encourage more innovation.