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Greater Bay Area

Greater Bay Area
Greater Bay Area
The "Greater Bay Area" refers to the Chinese government's scheme to link the cities of Hong Kong, Macau, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Zhongshan, Dongguan, Huizhou, Jiangmen and Zhaoqing into an integrated economic and business hub.
Visitors attend a gerontechnology event at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai. Photo: Edward Wong
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s HK$500b silver economy by 2034 offers ‘ocean’ of prospects: Paul Chan

Finance chief urges elderly care industry to employ AI and robotics technology, while exploring what bay area has to offer.

GlaxoSmithKline

Data from Greater Bay Area residents to help improve healthcare policy: GSK

Hong Kong society

Opinion | How the 5-year plan can serve the nation and deliver for Hong Kong

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to deepen ties with Global South and Middle East, finance chief says

Financial Secretary Paul Chan says city will build ‘networked, institutionalised’ links with emerging economies, from green finance to research and development.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan speaks at the launch event of Sohar International Bank in Hong Kong on September 10. Photo: ISD
Hong Kong economy

‘The more, the better’: Hong Kong won’t cap talent passes, labour chief says

Minister addresses concerns about policy’s impact on population, saying renewal criteria ensures arrivals ‘contribute meaningfully’.

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Hong Kong society

Can John Lee untie the 4 knots choking the tech loop in Northern Metropolis?

What measures will the chief executive take to facilitate the flow of personnel, capital, data and materials into the hi-tech cooperation zone?

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Hong Kong economy

In Focus | What’s a Northern Metropolis-like project doing in Malaysia? Lessons for Hong Kong?

Development of Malaysia’s Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone and Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis offers case study on mutual learning.

Illustration: Kaliz Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong teams up with 50 partners to set standards for low-altitude aviation

Key MOUs related to low-altitude economy exchanged with mainland partners at Belt and Road Summit.

Hong Kong population

Opinion | Hong Kong must plan for the population it wants to have

As the population ages, becomes more mobile and welcomes more non-locals, data-based planning is needed to inform and improve urban planning.

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Biomedicine: Policy

Hong Kong targets biomedicine powerhouse status in debut 5-year plan

Tied to the national strategy, the city’s first five-year blueprint doubles down on Greater Bay Area medical tech and healthcare cooperation.

Hong Kong Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau speaking at the fifth Hong Kong International Biotechnology Conference and Exhibition. Photo: Handout
Philanthropy

GBA integration may help mainland China philanthropy sector learn from Hong Kong

City’s experience could ‘drive a major upgrade’ of the philanthropic landscape, experts tell Jockey Club forum.

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The Greater Bay Area economic and business hub could be a "policy sandbox" for new philanthropic models, experts suggest. Photo: Martin Chan
Hong Kong economy

Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou retains crown as world’s top innovation hub

Hong Kong government says ranking by UN body reaffirms Greater Bay Area’s ‘outstanding innovative capacity’ and strong financing ecosystem.

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Shenzhen

BYD cars, DJI drones: Guangdong flexes tech muscles ahead of Apec summit

As Shenzhen prepares to become the third Chinese city to host the Apec meeting, its province has set up media visits to tech firms.

Hong Kong aviation

Opinion | How the goalposts have shifted on Hong Kong aviation

Success was once measured by how far local airlines could fly. Now, it’s about how effectively global networks intersect here to power the wider economy.

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Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | European chamber chief in Hong Kong heads to Brussels to ‘reset city’s image’

Johannes Hack says Hong Kong remains ‘fundamentally’ different from mainland cities amid growing trade tensions between Beijing and EU.

EuroCham chairman Johannes Hack is leading the organisation’s first-ever “door-knock” mission to Brussels. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong economy

Red tape, high cost: can Hong Kong’s new yacht scheme chart a smoother course?

Participants sailing to Guangdong province’s Dongao Island say voyage was eventful although bureaucracy and costs were hurdles.

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

Asia-Pacific media outlets forge new partnerships ahead of Shenzhen Apec summit

SCMP and Nanfang Media Group have signed an MOU to deepen media cooperation, as the southern tech hub prepares to welcome regional leaders.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong mega bridge traffic boom hits ferry, helicopter services: lawmaker

Mark Chong says Sky Shuttle’s suspension and drop in ferry services linked to bridge’s growing use, with vehicle flow reaching 5.2 million in 2025.

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The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. Photo: Nora Tam
China travel

China to open missing link in 2,370km railway connecting Hong Kong and Beijing

Completing a vital transport corridor, the high-speed route aims to accelerate economic integration between southern business hubs and northern megacities.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

In Focus | Faster and cheaper: why Hongkongers are heading north for medical care

Lower costs and fast service across the border draw patients to Guangdong, leaving Hong Kong’s private doctors squeezed.

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China jobs

In Focus | The world at home: why more Chinese are opting for Sino-foreign universities

China’s growing number of educational joint ventures receive more applicants as students seek a simpler path to an international edge.

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Hong Kong economy

Land tender for flagship Northern Metropolis tech hub draws 6 bids

Operator Loop Hong Kong Park Company hails ‘enthusiastic response’ to tender that follows land sale for pilot project at Hung Shui Kiu.

The Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park at the Lok Ma Chau Loop. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Singapore firms keen to tap Northern Metropolis’ ‘massive potential’, envoy says

Consul general says businesses see potential in AI, biotech and other research opportunities in the 30,000-hectare development.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong Science Park: Asia’s tech powerhouse celebrates 25 years

As Hong Kong’s premier science and technology ecosystem marks its silver jubilee, PostMag revisits the legacy of connection and invention that sustained 25 years of innovation, and meets the leaders driving the vision for the institution’s next chapter.

Hong Kong society

Hongkongers can use either ID or home return permit at revamped Huanggang Port

Security chief Chris Tang reveals arrangement after massive drill at border crossing, which could open next month.

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More than 20,000 civil servants participated in a drill to test the new Huanggang Port building’s capacity. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong legal sector welcomes making bay area practice scheme permanent

Scheme opening up Guangdong cities to Hong Kong lawyers in 2020 is enshrined in Lawyers Law, strengthening cross-border flow of services.

The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress passed the amendments to the Lawyers Law on Friday, and they will take effect on September 1. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong economy

Unmanned electric aircraft makes maiden flight in Hong Kong

Flight marks collaboration between mainland Chinese firm EHang, local transport operator Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings and tech hub Cyberport.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong launches first regional mediation platform for medical disputes

New Healthcare Dispute Resolution Centre online platform provides both virtual and face-to-face services for patients and doctors.

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