Exploring Gwadar Port's Potential: PakistaniIT Talent and Construction Labour for Hong Kong.
Investment Opportunities at Gwadar Port and Beyond
Pakistan's vibrant IT talent pool is ripe for collaboration with Hong Kong's capital resources. The Pakistani consul general, Riaz Ahmed Shaikh, stresses the importance of tapping into this wealth to foster innovation.
Every year, around 25,000 graduates emerge into the technology field, and with numerous national incubation centres, the ecosystem is promising.
Construction Labour and Economic Synergies
- Hong Kong companies can benefit from Pakistan's lower labour costs.
- Vocational training can support ambitions in construction.
- Access to resources such as renewable energies presents mutual benefits.
Challenges and Future Prospects
Despite hurdles at Gwadar, the port remains operational and vital for logistics, particularly as a transit point for trade to Afghanistan. The relationship between Hong Kong's manufacturers and Pakistan's labour market can cultivate growth in the venture capitalist ecosystem, needed for nurturing innovations. As this collaboration flourishes, economic ties strengthen, paving the way for new ventures, especially in renewable energies.
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