Lalamove Welcomes Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and 2026 Policy Address to Promote Innovation

Lalamove, the on-demand delivery platform, issued a statement this morning welcoming the Chief Executive John Lee's announcement of the "Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan" and the "2026 Policy Address," emphasizing that these policies will set a blueprint for Hong Kong's economic and industrial development.

Innovation Ecosystem in the Northern Metropolis

According to the "Five-Year Plan," the government will work to develop the Northern Metropolis into an innovation ecosystem that deeply integrates "production, education, and research," which is crucial for promoting the establishment of new innovative technology industries. Lalamove's Chief Operating Officer, Alan Lu, pointed out that the Northern Metropolis has vast new development land, which will provide space for testing and infrastructure for innovative technologies, and he looks forward to the government fully leveraging this advantage to attract large industries and research facilities.

Advancing the Low-Altitude Economy and Autonomous Driving Technology

In terms of the low-altitude economy, Lalamove has consistently supported relevant developments and participated in the "Low-Altitude Economy Regulatory Sandbox" project. Alan Lu stated that the government emphasizes improving low-altitude economy legislation and standards in the "Five-Year Plan," which will facilitate the construction of low-altitude infrastructure and explore the possibility of low-altitude economic products going overseas.

Furthermore, regarding the development of autonomous driving technology, Lalamove hopes the government will continue to improve the "Guidelines for Testing and Pilot Use of Autonomous Vehicles" and anticipates the emergence of application scenarios such as freight autonomous vehicles in the future, further unlocking the potential of autonomous driving.

Flexible Employment Opportunities in the Platform Economy

In the "2026 Policy Address," the government emphasized promoting the innovative and healthy development of the platform economy. Lalamove welcomes the government's strengthened communication with stakeholders regarding the legislative matters of providing statutory work injury compensation for digital platform workers and hopes to achieve a balanced solution that ensures the protection of platform workers while considering the affordability of digital platforms.

In summary, Lalamove supports the various policy measures proposed in the "Hong Kong Five-Year Plan" and the "2026 Policy Address" and looks forward to these policies bringing more opportunities for innovative development in Hong Kong.