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Hong Kong science and technology
Latest news on research, breakthroughs and innovations in Hong Kong.
The VTC offers programmes across multiple academic levels, ranging from secondary school qualifications and associate degrees to full bachelor’s degrees provided by member institutions. Photo: Felix Wong
Education in Hong Kong

Graduates of top vocational school spared brunt of AI impact, new chairman says

Jeffrey Lam explains how he will steer Vocational Training Council as job market changes rapidly and reveals plans for Northern Metropolis campus.

Mainland China

Hong Kong’s CUHK aims to bring AI to life with humanoid-focused robotics lab

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Why Hong Kong scientists think GLP-1 weight-loss drugs can help stroke patients

Sweden

Top Swedish universities eager to forge ties with city, Hong Kong minister says

Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong says visit aimed at strengthening collaboration in innovation and technology.

Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong speaks at a roundtable luncheon hosted by the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences in Stockholm. Photo: ISD
Venture capital market

Hong Kong tech hub progress ‘significant’, Dalton Venture’s Steve Sun says

City’s measures to retain research talent and encourage the commercialisation of research results ‘gradually taking effect’, venture capitalist says.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | How Hong Kong’s institutional strengths can power its 5-year plan

The ‘small government’ era is over. Hong Kong must proactively serve as a super value-adder connecting China and the world.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | ‘AI for all’ efforts must not leave any Hongkonger behind

The government is moving in the right direction, but every resident and sector must be able to benefit from the promise of AI.

The Cantonese-enabled HKChat, the city’s first home-grown large language model, is demonstrated during the global launch at the Lee Shau Kee Business Building of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology on February 25, 2025. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong economy

24% of Hong Kong firms to widely adopt AI, with smaller headcounts expected: KPMG

Survey by professional services firm shows number of companies expected to widely adopt technology up 8 per cent from 2025 figure.

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.

Hong Kong society

Housing authorities expand use of smart technologies to support elderly

Government installing door sensors, in-home fall detectors and stair climbers at more public housing estates.

The number of people aged 65 and above in Hong Kong is expected to nearly double from 1.45 million in 2021 to 2.74 million in 2046. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong breaks ground on Northern Metropolis data centre to power AI push

Tech chief Sun Dong says project will further solidify city’s leading position as data connectivity hub linking China and the world.

The data centre in the Northern Metropolis spans more than 110,000 square metres. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Why SD cards and hard drives are the new ‘digital gold’ in Hong Kong

Hongkongers find prices of professional-grade storage devices are going through the roof.

OpenClaw

Video | Hong Kong’s answer to using OpenClaw safely

HKGAI’s ClawNet allows AI agents from different users to work with each other.

Banking & finance

HKIC, Gobi Partners and HKU launch fund to back university research start-ups

Gobi-HKU Fund I makes first bets at launch, investing in robotics and AI drug design spin-offs born from university research breakthroughs.

The partnership with HKU will help bridge the gap between research and commercialisation, according to Gobi Partners. Photo: Dickson 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.

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

Fix, don’t fire ‘digital employee’ OpenClaw over security risks: Paul Chan

Finance chief’s remarks follow Digital Policy Office’s advice to government departments to avoid installing AI agent.

Hong Kong economy

Is AI displacing young people for entry-level jobs?

Rapid advances in AI are fuelling fears among Hong Kong’s fresh graduates that machines could replace them before their careers begin.

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Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Opinion | Paul Chan must deliver the fiscal discipline Hong Kong needs

Fiscal prudence is vital if Hong Kong is to fund the Northern Metropolis and other costly development plans in an uncertain geopolitical climate.

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A view of the Hung Shui Kiu development area, part of the Northern Metropolis project. Photo: Sam Tsang
Artificial intelligence

Opinion | As AI agents advance, Hong Kong should shape the rules now

By leveraging the Hong Kong-Shenzhen innovation hub as a cross-border testing ground, the city can set the standard for responsible AI governance.

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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.

Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Editorial | Budget sets Hong Kong up for its next phase of growth

The city’s improving economy and public finances have enabled a raft of tax allowances and concessions, but a volatile global environment means sustaining fiscal discipline remains critical.

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po delivering his annual budget address in the Legislative Council in Hong Kong on February 25. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong budget 2026-27

‘Steady as she goes’ as Hong Kong bids farewell to deficits

Financial Secretary Paul Chan pledges caution as he presents budget aimed at stoking growth and innovation.

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan delivers his annual budget speech. (Photo: AFP)
Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Can Paul Chan’s budget help Hong Kong’s economy strike a purple patch?

South China Morning Post examines how political and economic factors will shape budget and what Hongkongers can expect from it.

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Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Exclusive | Hong Kong to boost IP economy with new academy, patent evaluation support

Initiatives to diversify the city’s economic development expected to be announced by Financial Secretary Paul Chan in his budget address.

Artificial intelligence

Hong Kong executives trail employees in AI adoption: McKinsey

Just 14 per cent of Hong Kong executives use AI frequently, as companies face strategy, data and training barriers to wider adoption.

Executives in Hong Kong are lagging their workforce when it comes to AI use. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong’s budget should move the city towards ‘inspirational’ development

The 2026-27 budget speech should explain how the city’s economic direction aligns with global and national trends, defining its place in the industries of the future.

People stand on a new boardwalk in Quarry Bay on January 4. Photo: Robert Ng
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong workers lag regional peers in AI use, lose out on pay, security: PwC

PricewaterhouseCoopers survey finds half of Hong Kong workers use gen AI infrequently at work compared with 34 per cent for Asia-Pacific region.

Education in Hong Kong

AI mental health app helps Hong Kong students accentuate the positive

EmoCare, powered by artificial intelligence, began trial run last month, serving around 700 primary, secondary and university students.

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