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Students at the University of Hong Kong. The number of DSE students admitted to government-funded Year One university places has dropped by 7 per cent. Photo: Dickson Lee
Mainland China

Record non-DSE admissions to Hong Kong’s universities spark calls for quotas

Number of non-DSE students in Hong Kong public universities surges 63 per cent, while local exam-takers fall to 72 per cent of intake.

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Science

Electrochemist Liu Jiawei moves from Singapore to Hong Kong to start her own lab

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Education in Hong Kong

Over 153,000 students, staff affected in Canvas data breach: privacy watchdog

Education in Hong Kong

HKU, CityU secure spots in global university top 100

University of Hong Kong up five spots to 62nd, City University jumps to 95th in Academic Ranking of World Universities.

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The University of Hong Kong rose five places from 67th last year to 62nd. Photo: Karma Lo
Artificial intelligence

How AI is helping to open a new chapter for ancient Chinese literature

The technology is being used for everything from digitising rare manuscripts to helping break down barriers to understanding classical texts.

Banking & finance

Everything you need to know about Hong Kong’s US dollar peg

As global investors shift away from US dollar assets, Hong Kong is tied to the US dollar to maintain a stable exchange rate.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Lingnan University student union ceases operations after 6 decades

Union makes announcement in social media post, citing ‘changes in the situation both on and off campus’ without detailing specifics.

The Lingnan University campus in Tuen Mun. Photo: Winson Wong
Hong Kong science and tech

In Focus | Hong Kong aims to be a global tech hub, but can it hold on to its young talent?

An increasingly risk-averse culture and a lack of early-stage support may push young start-up founders to look overseas, critics warn.

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Robotics

Programmed to impress: AI make-up arm dazzles in Hong Kong hackathon

Personalised make-up assistant handed top honours after lipstick demonstration, beating more than 160 global competitors in finals.

Science

Is China’s climate returning to golden age of Tang dynasty? Experts warn of trap

Higher rainfall across arid Ningxia has invited comparison to prosperous Tang dynasty ‘warm period’, but scientists offer a note of caution.

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Local media in China's northwestern Ningxia Hui autonomous region are celebrating an unusual rainfall surge in the hope of "climate dividends". Photo: Handout
On Our Radar

From ancient Senet to Counter-Strike and Nintendo – CityU’s ‘The Power of Play’ redefines games as culture

CityU’s latest exhibition investigates ‘the power of play’ as a socio-cultural phenomenon down through the ages and all around the globe.

“The Power of Play: History, Art, Technology and Impact of Games” exhibition at the City University of Hong Kong. Photo: courtesy CityUHK
Good Schools Guide

Are Hong Kong schools equipped to tackle deepfake sexual abuse?

Deepfake apps can produce sexualised fake images within minutes, and child-protection experts are urging schools and families to take this seriously.

Education in Hong Kong

AI major focus as Hong Kong funds record 12 university research projects

In its latest round of support for universities, the Research Grants Council has approved funding of HK$478 million.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to position Greater Bay Area as equine hub, grow racing tourism

Hong Kong Jockey Club proposes leveraging its Guangzhou racecourse as strategic platform for deeper cooperation with mainland.

Horse racing enthusiasts pack the stands for the season finale at Happy Valley on July 15. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Universities buying prime Hong Kong property is a win for both sectors

Centrally located premises add to the appeal of the ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand while the demand invigorates a weak property sector.

City University of Hong Kong paid HK$1.96 billion for the Festival Walk office tower in Kowloon Tong. Photo: Handout
Science

Exclusive | Asia’s top climate scientist warns of ‘humanitarian disasters’ as Earth teeters

Hong Kong-based expert paints grim picture of challenges, yet voices hope in next generation and nature’s resilience.

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Science

Energy scientist Chen Peipei leaves Cambridge to build her own lab in Hong Kong

Chen relocates to gain research autonomy and start-up grants for young scientists, which she says UK universities struggle to afford.

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Hong Kong property

Rare momentum: Hong Kong universities, schools boost commercial property market

Educational institutions pour more than US$1.4 billion into deals, helping steady the city’s commercial real estate sector.

The Harbourfront Landmark in Hung Hom, where Nord Anglia International School has rented 73,800 sq ft of space on the third to sixth floors. Photo: Handout
Science

‘Unhealthy environment’: Arctic researcher Li Xueke leaves the US for Hong Kong

Li is among a growing cohort of US-based researchers moving to Asia as Donald Trump terminates grants for climate-related projects.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Reducing fire risk to zero would cost huge amount, Tai Po blaze inquiry hears

Mandating that only incombustible materials be used for renovation work at estates is unrealistic and would drive up project costs, committee told.

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Hong Kong society

What is Hong Kong’s role under China’s new vision for better global governance?

City can be important ‘convenor and superconnector’ and set standards under China’s vision for more equitable global governance, analysts say.

Political analysts say Hong Kong should position itself as a centre for global governance organisations. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

‘Harder to quit than drugs’: illegal online gambling fuels Hongkongers’ growing addiction

With easy access to illegal websites, chat groups and social media ads offering ‘rebates’, young gamblers face a slew of temptation and instigation.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s HKU and CUHK among world’s top 20 universities – a first for city

UK-based education analysis firm Quacquarelli Symonds says city has Asia’s most improved higher education system for second consecutive year.

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Singapore

US price-fixing probe on Singaporean tycoon signals consistent legal approach

Teo Siong Seng, CEO of a major container manufacturer, is named by the US as one of shipping executives allegedly involved in price-fixing.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s first astronaut has done city proud but now what else is needed?

Steps needed to turn short-term excitement surrounding Lai’s Shenzhou-23 mission into long-term talent pipeline, academic says.

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Lai Ka-ying (centre) with fellow astronauts Zhu Yangzhu (left) and Zhang Zhiyuan train ahead of their mission. Photo: Handout
Good Schools Guide

Hong Kong parents and schools are rethinking sharing kids’ photos online

‘Sharenting’ can expose children to privacy breaches and identity theft, but schools still use students’ photos as marketing – where is the balance?

A child poses for a photo with a Christmas installation in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Education in Hong Kong

AI app to detect drunk drivers through Cantonese speech analysis in the works

Hong Kong Metropolitan University to develop app that allows users to assess alcohol’s effects in real time to determine whether they are fit to drive.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

Hong Kong, mainland China officials meet to bolster cross-border connect schemes

HKMA’s Eddie Yue, State Administration of Foreign Exchange’s Zhu Hexin discuss ways to strengthen city’s role as a global financial hub.

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