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Hong Kong science and technology
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last updated:
3 October, 2024
An earlier exhibition showcasing a dinosaur fossil found in Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong dinosaur fossil show opens on Friday, chance to see experts at work

Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre will host HK$3 million exhibition where experts will be working on 30 rocks that contain dinosaur fossils.

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Food and Drinks

Mouthing Off | Sugar, salt … durian. A device zaps your tongue into tasting them all

Hong Kong society

30 more rocks containing dinosaur fossils found on Hong Kong’s Port Island

United States

My Take | Trump has been Beijing’s most effective science talent recruiter

Many fear the supposedly defunct ‘China Initiative’ – a racial profiling programme targeting Chinese-born scientists in the US – could return with a vengeance.

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Professor Yau Shing-tung, director of the Yau Mathematical Sciences Center at Tsinghua University. Photo: SCMP / Edmond So
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Non-invasive tool that detects bowel disease coming in 2027: Hong Kong scientists

Experts say new method can detect bacteria associated with inflammatory bowel diseases in stool samples, and much cheaper than colonoscopy.

Accidents and personal safety

Letters | Drones and robots must be widely used to reduce worksite deaths

Readers discuss using drones to improve construction safety, how developers are turning to property technology and a more targeted approach to reducing escalator accidents in MTR stations.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong’s close cooperation with Shenzhen vital for I&T park success

Ambitious border development under the ‘one zone, two parks’ principle promises to transform approach of Hong Kong and neighbouring city.

The new technology hub will be located along the Hong Kong-mainland Chinese border. Photo: May Tse
HKUST

China can beat AI rivals with Greater Bay Area edge: Nvidia’s Jensen Huang

‘This is just an extraordinary opportunity for China and for this area,’ CEO says as he receives honorary doctorate with acting legend Tony Leung.

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SCMP Highlights

Recap | ‘Promising’ steps to HIV vaccine, Trump tariffs threaten profits: 5 biotech stories

Discover breakthroughs in the biotech world, from a potential HIV cure to China’s booming drug market and innovative coronavirus treatments, in some of our latest stories.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong revs up medical hub ambition as city tests HIV vaccine

Analysts say new clinical trial institute will help expand cross-border research and development.

The new research facility offers a one-stop support platform for clinical trials, with a biobank capacity of more than 400,000 samples including tissues, blood, cells and DNA. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong-Shenzhen I&T hub to fuel cross-border talent, capital flow: minister

Hub to include range of arrangements to facilitate collaboration, including two dedicated footbridges enabling researchers to cross the border.

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The new technology hub will be located along the Hong Kong-mainland Chinese border. Photo: May Tse
Technology

Opinion | A leader in digital competitiveness? Hong Kong still has a way to go

While the city’s investment in innovation and technology is laudable, lower rankings in cybersecurity and data privacy underscore the need for more reform.

Education in Hong Kong

Letters | DSE a waste of time for Hong Kong youth not cut out for academics

Readers discuss the call for a bigger push on vocational studies in Hong Kong, the contributions of the late Po Chung, and the government’s eHealth upgrade.

Hong Kong economy

Firms setting up in Hong Kong shrug off fears over Trump’s return

Another 17 companies agree to establish presence in city, with several saying their investments show their confidence in local economy.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan (second from the left) attends the signing ceremony. Photo: Handout
Robotics

Letters | Is Hong Kong ready for the advent of robots in daily life?

Readers discuss the need for legislation to prevent misuse of robots, service standards on Hong Kong buses, and the impact of surging food prices.

A “security guard” robot named Windy is seen in a supermarket in Le Havre, northwest France, on November 5. Photo: AFP
Fintech

Hong Kong start-ups head to Riyadh for the Future Investment Initiative

Hong Kong start-ups ‘have a lot to offer’ Saudi Arabia, which is trying to diversify its oil-dominated economy.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong seeks deeper I&T ties with Saudi Arabia, Paul Chan says before Gulf trip

Finance chief also says third-quarter figures for economy, to be released this week, ‘not that great’ even as he strikes optimistic tone.

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Hong Kong economy

Letters | Hong Kong shows its education hub aspiration isn’t just talk

Readers discuss the government’s push to become a magnet for global talent, language requirements for university admissions, a new Chinese culture centre and provision of handrails around the city.

The University of Hong Kong in Pok Fu Lam district. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Discovery of dinosaur fossils a giant step in history of today’s city

Find on island off Hong Kong challenges long-held view that creatures never roamed the area and raises hopes of even more remains.

Science

Opinion | Hong Kong’s low-altitude economy plans need good space weather data

Ensuring the safety and efficiency of drones and other low-altitude services requires coordination between local and mainland authorities.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong civil service restrictions on WhatsApp, WeChat necessary, experts say

Experts also call on government to improve risk intelligence systems and employee cybersecurity awareness.

Personal awareness is the “weakest link” in cybersecurity, an expert says Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | How John Lee’s policy address sets Hong Kong up for success

Aiming to boost economic competitiveness, Lee’s third policy address embraces the city’s strong fundamentals and potential areas for growth.

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Chief Executive John Lee arrives to deliver his third policy address at the Legislative Council on October 16. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to seek HK$30 billion to start building tech hub amid judicial review

Authorities have also sought to open bidding for the first of three land parcels within the Northern Metropolis next year, minister says.

John Lee policy address 2024

Hong Kong to help low-altitude economy take flight with legislative shake-up

City leader John Lee also discusses aviation in latest policy address, reveals third runway to be completed this year.

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Business of climate change

CATL – world’s biggest EV battery maker – launches Hong Kong R&D centre

CATL’s move is a boon to Hong Kong’s ambition to become a global hub for innovation.

A CATL booth at a transportation fair in Germany. Photo: Bloomberg
John Lee policy address 2024

Exclusive | Lee to promise better meds, bigger biomed pie for Hong Kong in policy address

Post learns city leader likely to devote part of annual policy address to latest biomedical developments at Lok Ma Chau Loop.

Hong Kong aims to become a biomedical innovation hub. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong to fire up IT fund to lure more co-investors for start-ups

One option available is for government to stop investing in start-ups directly and put money instead into venture capital funds, copying mainland approach.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong drone sector aims to take flight despite show cancellations

Industry players say city needs more flight data to advance sector amid cancellation of two National Day drone events.

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