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Cyberport (HK)

Cyberport: A prominent Hong Kong-based government-backed public technology incubator and digital tech hub, Cyberport is dedicated to fostering the local information and communications technology (ICT) industry and promoting Hong Kong as an international innovation and technology (I&T) hub. It provides funding, incubation programmes, and a vibrant community for start-ups, focusing on key areas like AI, Blockchain, FinTech, and Digital Entertainment. Cyberport has successfully nurtured numerous tech companies, including several "unicorns", significantly contributing to Hong Kong’s digital economy.

Finance chief Paul Chan (front row, 10th left) with Chamber of Hong Kong Computer Industry chairman Reggie Wong (10th right) and other guests at the Hong Kong Computer and Communications Festival on August 21. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to launch AI training for workers in November with big tech firms

Finance chief warns frontier tech will challenge the job market, urging faster action to equip young people with AI skills and workplace opportunities.

23 Aug 2026 - 8:32PM

Hong Kong

Editorial | Hong Kong’s 5-year plan consultation sparked valuable discussions

19 Aug 2026 - 7:15AM

Hong Kong science and tech

Cyberport fills 50% of phase 5 offices with Lenovo among tenants: chairman

15 Aug 2026 - 8:46PM

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.

7 Aug 2026 - 8:31AM

Robotics

Mainland Chinese tech firms get more than just capital from Hong Kong

Recently listed start-ups in robotics and AI explain what the city gives them besides funding for development and expansion.

8 Jul 2026 - 5:22PM

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong should build AI plan around ‘competitive’ strengths, experts say

Panel speakers at China Conference say city’s AI blueprint should not be too broad and harness urban development, healthcare and finance capabilities.

8 Jul 2026 - 11:11AM

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong tech chief warns AI will unleash ‘greatest industrial revolution’

Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong says city is proactively preparing for paradigm shift with key AI initiatives.

1 Jul 2026 - 12:00PMvideocam

A robot wows people at a conference hosted by the Hong Kong Generative AI Research and Development Center at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology on June 3. Photo: Dickson Lee

Greater Bay Area

Asean hopes to tap Greater Bay Area’s tech skills with closer ties: industry chiefs

Panellists at South China Morning Post’s GBA-Asean Summit list AI and green technology as key areas for cooperation.

30 Jun 2026 - 8:18PM

Hong Kong economy

No plans on handover day? SCMP breaks down Hong Kong’s biggest July 1 deals

Businesses are offering a range of deals for dining out, shopping at the mall and even taking the tram, to mark the 29th handover anniversary.

30 Jun 2026 - 2:06PM

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong unleashes new growth engine through landmark Central Asia mission

The deals signed during the chief executive’s trip to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan underscore the potential economic synergy that can be unleashed.

9 Jun 2026 - 8:26AM

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on a tour of the Nazarbayev University campus in Astana, Kazakhstan, on June 3. Photo: ISD

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong ideal platform for Uzbek firms to spread wings globally, John Lee says

City leader invites Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov to be keynote speaker at coming Belt and Road Summit to be held in Hong Kong in September.

5 Jun 2026 - 10:59PM

Chief Executive John Lee (second left) visits the Islamic Civilization Center in Tashkent to learn about local efforts in cultural preservation, academic research and education promotion. Photo: ISD

Hong Kong economy

Make use of Hong Kong’s advantages, John Lee urges Kazakhstan leaders, companies

Lee meets President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as delegation seals wide range of partnership deals on first day of Central Asia trip.

2 Jun 2026 - 9:13AM

China property

Hong Kong’s Langham group invests in Beijing’s ‘city of the future’ Xiongan

Planned 300-room, dual-brand hotel marks early private-sector involvement amid Xi Jinping’s push to accelerate development.

23 Apr 2026 - 5:30PM

Hong Kong economy

New research institute to ramp up efforts as Hong Kong pursues ‘AI for all’

Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Institute’s first meeting will be held as early as this month to formulate city’s AI road map.

8 Apr 2026 - 8:30AM

A panoramic view of the San Tin Technopole and the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park in the Northern Metropolis. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong economy

Flying start for low-altitude economy goals as 100 drone projects proposed

Some pilot projects are set to launch in the first half of the year, transport chief Mable Chan says.

21 Mar 2026 - 5:41PM

The low-altitude economy is an emerging sector focused on activities such as drone use in airspace below 1km. Photo: Nora Tam

Hong Kong budget 2026-27

AI committee can help Hong Kong start-ups ‘tackle legal, geopolitical hurdles’

Experts say committee proposed in the latest budget needs diverse panel of voices and be ‘action-driven’ to adapt to fast-moving industry.

26 Feb 2026 - 7:56PM

Ageing society

Opinion | Hong Kong should see the ‘silver economy’ as a golden opportunity

The city could reframe its ageing trend by working to become a global capital for ‘longevity finance’ and supporting East-West healthcare innovations.

13 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM

Fintech

Why Hong Kong is emerging as the world’s AI crossroads between East and West

Hong Kong’s AI sector comprises 500 organisations, 290 companies and 183 investors active in finance, healthcare and government services.

26 Dec 2025 - 2:30PM

Hong Kong is well positioned as an international hub for AI-driven innovation. Photo: May Tse

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to set up firm to speed up San Tin Technopole, boost I&T industry

Innovation chief says project expected to contribute HK$250 billion or more to GDP annually upon full operation and provide over 300,000 full-time jobs.

21 Nov 2025 - 12:25AM

Blockchain

Crypto cooperation between Hong Kong, mainland China to benefit sector: experts

The mainland already leads in fintech growth, while Hong Kong is at the forefront of crypto regulation.

24 Oct 2025 - 7:00AM

Hong Kong society

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: educator with a trailblazing holistic approach

Principal of HHCKLA Buddhist Chan Shi Wan Primary School has reimagined how primary education can blend knowledge, empathy and sustainability.

20 Oct 2025 - 9:58AM

Principal Joanne Fong Tze-hang of HHCKLA Buddhist Chan Shi Wan Primary School promotes her “Campus of Hearts” philosophy, nurturing empathy, confidence and sustainability. Photo: Kong Yat-pang

Banking & finance

Hong Kong picks second batch of banks, tech firms to test AI in finance

Second phase of sandbox initiative will see 20 banks and 14 tech firms testing 27 use cases, with focus on responsible use of generative AI.

15 Oct 2025 - 10:01PM

The sandbox initiative started in December 2024 with 10 banks and four technology partners testing 15 use cases. Photo: Shutterstock

Video gaming

Hong Kong ready to play in esports: executive of gaming-gear firm

City could host ‘mega-event’ for competitive video gaming in the next few years, Asia-Pacific head of Danish gear maker SteelSeries says.

12 Oct 2025 - 7:15PM

Artificial intelligence

Exclusive | Cyberport may use Chinese GPUs at supercomputing centre, CEO says

Cyberport bought four GPUs made by different mainland Chinese chipmakers and has been testing them at its AI lab, CEO Rocky Cheng said.

14 Sep 2025 - 5:00PM

Autonomous vehicles

Baidu’s Apollo Go clocks up 20,000km of ‘safe driving’ in Hong Kong trials

Apollo’s Hong Kong trials would provide an ‘important reference’ for promoting its technology to other right-hand-drive markets.

16 Aug 2025 - 5:15PM

An Apollo Go robotaxi is pictured during a road test in Wuhan, central China’s Hubei province, on June 10, 2025. Photo: Xinhua

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong revs up development of autonomous vehicles with new, expanded trials

New trial to be conducted at Cyberport while initiative at West Kowloon arts hub will be expanded to include passengers.

14 Aug 2025 - 9:16PM

Baidu Apollo International has been running tests in northern Lantau and Tung Chung. Photo: Handout

Artificial intelligence

Editorial | Hong Kong is poised to catch the global AI wave

After being slow to catch on to the first wave of internet innovations, the city is making its mark in the field of AI development.

12 Jul 2025 - 7:15AM

Hong Kong science and tech

University of Hong Kong calls Pok Fu Lam site best option for its innovation hub

Building on residential plot in area offers more advantages than locations on Mount Davis and Northern Metropolis land, university says.

9 Jul 2025 - 1:30AMvideocam

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Cyberport (HK)

Hong Kong to launch AI training for workers in November with big tech firms

Finance chief warns frontier tech will challenge the job market, urging faster action to equip young people with AI skills and workplace opportunities.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Editorial | Hong Kong’s 5-year plan consultation sparked valuable discussions

Cyberport fills 50% of phase 5 offices with Lenovo among tenants: chairman

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}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.

Mainland Chinese tech firms get more than just capital from Hong Kong

Recently listed start-ups in robotics and AI explain what the city gives them besides funding for development and expansion.

Hong Kong should build AI plan around ‘competitive’ strengths, experts say

Panel speakers at China Conference say city’s AI blueprint should not be too broad and harness urban development, healthcare and finance capabilities.

Hong Kong tech chief warns AI will unleash ‘greatest industrial revolution’

Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong says city is proactively preparing for paradigm shift with key AI initiatives.

Asean hopes to tap Greater Bay Area’s tech skills with closer ties: industry chiefs

Panellists at South China Morning Post’s GBA-Asean Summit list AI and green technology as key areas for cooperation.

No plans on handover day? SCMP breaks down Hong Kong’s biggest July 1 deals

Businesses are offering a range of deals for dining out, shopping at the mall and even taking the tram, to mark the 29th handover anniversary.

Opinion | Hong Kong unleashes new growth engine through landmark Central Asia mission

The deals signed during the chief executive’s trip to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan underscore the potential economic synergy that can be unleashed.

Hong Kong ideal platform for Uzbek firms to spread wings globally, John Lee says

City leader invites Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov to be keynote speaker at coming Belt and Road Summit to be held in Hong Kong in September.

Make use of Hong Kong’s advantages, John Lee urges Kazakhstan leaders, companies

Lee meets President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as delegation seals wide range of partnership deals on first day of Central Asia trip.

Hong Kong’s Langham group invests in Beijing’s ‘city of the future’ Xiongan

Planned 300-room, dual-brand hotel marks early private-sector involvement amid Xi Jinping’s push to accelerate development.

New research institute to ramp up efforts as Hong Kong pursues ‘AI for all’

Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Institute’s first meeting will be held as early as this month to formulate city’s AI road map.

Flying start for low-altitude economy goals as 100 drone projects proposed

Some pilot projects are set to launch in the first half of the year, transport chief Mable Chan says.

AI committee can help Hong Kong start-ups ‘tackle legal, geopolitical hurdles’

Experts say committee proposed in the latest budget needs diverse panel of voices and be ‘action-driven’ to adapt to fast-moving industry.

Opinion | Hong Kong should see the ‘silver economy’ as a golden opportunity

The city could reframe its ageing trend by working to become a global capital for ‘longevity finance’ and supporting East-West healthcare innovations.

Why Hong Kong is emerging as the world’s AI crossroads between East and West

Hong Kong’s AI sector comprises 500 organisations, 290 companies and 183 investors active in finance, healthcare and government services.

Hong Kong to set up firm to speed up San Tin Technopole, boost I&T industry

Innovation chief says project expected to contribute HK$250 billion or more to GDP annually upon full operation and provide over 300,000 full-time jobs.

Crypto cooperation between Hong Kong, mainland China to benefit sector: experts

The mainland already leads in fintech growth, while Hong Kong is at the forefront of crypto regulation.

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: educator with a trailblazing holistic approach

Principal of HHCKLA Buddhist Chan Shi Wan Primary School has reimagined how primary education can blend knowledge, empathy and sustainability.

Hong Kong picks second batch of banks, tech firms to test AI in finance

Second phase of sandbox initiative will see 20 banks and 14 tech firms testing 27 use cases, with focus on responsible use of generative AI.

Hong Kong ready to play in esports: executive of gaming-gear firm

City could host ‘mega-event’ for competitive video gaming in the next few years, Asia-Pacific head of Danish gear maker SteelSeries says.

Exclusive | Cyberport may use Chinese GPUs at supercomputing centre, CEO says

Cyberport bought four GPUs made by different mainland Chinese chipmakers and has been testing them at its AI lab, CEO Rocky Cheng said.

Baidu’s Apollo Go clocks up 20,000km of ‘safe driving’ in Hong Kong trials

Apollo’s Hong Kong trials would provide an ‘important reference’ for promoting its technology to other right-hand-drive markets.

Hong Kong revs up development of autonomous vehicles with new, expanded trials

New trial to be conducted at Cyberport while initiative at West Kowloon arts hub will be expanded to include passengers.

Editorial | Hong Kong is poised to catch the global AI wave

After being slow to catch on to the first wave of internet innovations, the city is making its mark in the field of AI development.

University of Hong Kong calls Pok Fu Lam site best option for its innovation hub

Building on residential plot in area offers more advantages than locations on Mount Davis and Northern Metropolis land, university says.

Editorial | Hong Kong’s 5-year plan consultation sparked valuable discussions

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