LinkedIn: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post

TOPIC

/ company

LinkedIn, founded by former PayPal employees in 2002, is used mainly for professional networking, and reported more than 200 million registered users in more than 200 countries and territories as of January 2013. It is one of the most profitable companies in the Internet sector, with gross margins of roughly 90 per cent.

Chairman / President

Jeff Weiner

CEO / Managing Director

Ryan Roslansky

CFO / Finance Director

James Chuong

Industry

media platform

Website

linkedin.com

Headquarters address

Sunnyvale, 1000 W Maude Avenue, United States

Stock Code

NYSE:LNKD

Year founded

2003

Claudia Spanier, granddaughter of veteran fashion journalist Suzy Menkes, is a DJ under the moniker “Cloud9”. Photo: @suzymenkes/Instagram

Get to Know

Meet Claudia Spanier, fashion critic Suzy Menkes’ DJ granddaughter

Known by her moniker ‘Cloud9’, the Brit blends Afrobeats, amapiano and R&B at brand events and Soho House gigs.

24 Aug 2026 - 12:22PM

Chinese overseas

Why are some Chinese students choosing Spain despite its tough job market?

16 Aug 2026 - 2:00PMvideocam

United States

US government map of Africa at summit gets every country wrong

31 Jul 2026 - 11:36AM

US-China relations

FBI disables 13 Chinese suspected spying websites targeting US officials

Chinese intelligence allegedly used internet domains to blackmail Americans with security clearances into divulging sensitive information.

16 Jun 2026 - 4:07AMvideocam

Thirteen internet domains used to target Americans with access to classified and sensitive US government information were seized on Wednesday by federal authorities. Photo: Shutterstock

US-China relations

US and ‘Five Eyes’ allies warn of LinkedIn China spying threat

The FBI, MI5 and other agencies say Chinese spies are using such sites to recruit people with access to classified information.

4 Jun 2026 - 7:56AMvideocam

United States

US Justice Department launches criminal probe into Trump accuser

Federal prosecutors investigate whether E. Jean Carroll committed perjury in her two civil lawsuits against Donald Trump.

28 May 2026 - 1:37PM

US-China relations

US-China ties are critical in dangerous new ‘might-is-right world order’: Dalio

Billionaire investor urges Chinese and US elites to ‘rise above ourselves’ and safeguard global well-being amid a changing world order.

8 Apr 2026 - 9:00PMvideocam

Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, speaks at The Wall Street Journal’s Future of Everything Festival in May 2024. Photo: Reuters

Crime in Hong Kong

Warning issued after university student loses HK$190,000 in internship scam

Police say fraudsters held 40-minute online orientation and communicated with victim entirely in English.

6 Apr 2026 - 6:59PM

Scams and swindles

How the global grey market in SIM cards powers fraud and influence

How much does an army of bots cost? A new study reveals how likes and clout are bought.

12 Dec 2025 - 2:39PM

Robotics

Xiaomi hires engineer from Tesla’s Optimus team to lead robotic hand development

Zach Lu Zeyu joins Xiaomi as lead of its dexterous hand research and development operations.

27 Nov 2025 - 7:00PM

International robotics research has been sharpening its focus on dexterous hands – a system designed to mimic humanlike hand and finger movements. Photo: Shutterstock

Donald Trump

Trump demands probe of Epstein ties to Bill Clinton, amid scrutiny of own role

Thousands of documents have just been released, raising new questions about Trump’s relationship with the convicted sex offender.

15 Nov 2025 - 8:53AM

Statues representing US President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, a work of protest art by free speech advocates, stand on the National Mall in Washington om September. Photo: AP

Artificial intelligence

Opinion | To survive the AI age, humans must hold on to our humanity

As companies promote the investment and adoption of artificial intelligence, we must ensure people stay in control of human-to-human domains.

2 Nov 2025 - 5:30AMvideocam

Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong LinkedIn users urged to check privacy settings as AI training to resume

Professional networking site halted training in late 2024 after city’s privacy watchdog raised concerns about platform’s default opt-in data use.

30 Oct 2025 - 3:15PM

Artificial intelligence

Opinion | 6 steps to bring Hong Kong into true AI readiness

Hong Kong’s competitiveness in the era of AI will hinge on whether organisations can meaningfully integrate AI into their DNA.

28 Aug 2025 - 1:20PMvideocam

Robot technology is displayed at the inauguration ceremony for the Von Neumann Institute, established by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology to drive AI innovation. The ceremony, held on May 9, was attended by Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po (fourth from left). Photo: Jonathan Wong

United States

Coldplay’s jumbotron captures – what exactly? The internet has its theories

A US firm is investigating after a viral clip sparked speculation that its CEO and HR chief had been caught on camera while having an affair.

19 Jul 2025 - 7:54AM

Chris Martin of Coldplay performs in Las Vegas in June. Photo: TNS

DeepSeek

DeepSeek’s LinkedIn AI job listings show hunger for international Chinese talent

DeepSeek joins a global scramble for AI talent that includes the biggest players, from Meta and OpenAI to ByteDance and Alibaba.

4 Jul 2025 - 7:00PM

Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | How Hong Kong firms are weeding out ‘perfect’ job candidates in age of AI

Companies are placing renewed emphasis on in-person interviews as chatbot helpers can make online interactions unreliable, recruiters say.

22 Jun 2025 - 4:07PM

Millionaires, billionaires and trillionaires

Meet LinkedIn billionaire Reid Hoffman’s ultra-private wife, Michelle Yee

The couple have signed the Giving Pledge and provide financial support to various causes, while socially they enjoy fine dining – though Yee is rarely seen out with her husband.

25 Apr 2025 - 4:33PM

Meet LinkedIn billionaire co-founder Reid Hoffman’s ultra-private wife, Michelle Yee. Photo: The Giving Pledge

Fame and celebrity

Who is Justin Bieber’s former estate manager, actor Mateo Caldas?

With Bieber cutting ties with numerous long-term collaborators, attention has turned to estate manager Caldas, who has also crewed for Eric Clapton and Janelle Monáe.

7 Mar 2025 - 6:07PMvideocam

Hong Kong economy

Reskilling key to AI-driven job market: LinkedIn head in Hong Kong, Taiwan

General manager of professional networking platform says data also shows users adopting more passive approach to their job searches.

17 Feb 2025 - 5:40PM

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | How AI can help Hong Kong deepen its talent pool

Hong Kong must choose between being a passive observer of the AI revolution and an architect of change that controls its destiny.

25 Jan 2025 - 6:03AMvideocam

Kim Seok-wu, a university senior majoring in management, demonstrates an AI interview program in Sungnam, South Korea, in January 2020. Photo: Reuters

Singapore

Singapore warns about supposed Communist Youth League of China-linked job ads

The deleted job offers on LinkedIn list two roles at a supposed Ngee Ann Polytechnic branch of the Communist Party of China’s youth wing.

26 Dec 2024 - 5:19PM

A job posting on LinkedIn listing a role at a supposed Ngee Ann Polytechnic branch of the Communist Party of China’s youth wing. Photo: Reddit

Hong Kong society

LinkedIn halts Hong Kong users’ data collection for GenAI: privacy watchdog

Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data earlier raised concerns about the social media platform’s default opt-in use of the data.

15 Oct 2024 - 11:00PM

Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Hong Kong privacy watchdog ‘concerned’ over LinkedIn’s use of data for GenAI

Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data contacts social media platform over default opt-in clause in privacy policy update.

3 Oct 2024 - 9:28PM

US-China relations

CIA seeks informants in China, North Korea and Iran, recruiting online

The US spy agency posts instructions for interested applicants in Mandarin, Farsi and Korean on several social media platforms.

3 Oct 2024 - 6:22AM

The CIA seal at agency headquarters in Langley, Virginia. On Wednesday, the agency began an online recruitment drive for Chinese, North Korean and Iranian informants. Photo: Reuters

Artificial intelligence

AI pioneer Li Feifei raises US$230 million for new start-up

The new venture on 3D spaces counts venture firm Andreessen Horowitz, as well as actor Ashton Kutcher and Google’s Eric Schmidt as investors.

16 Sep 2024 - 11:00AM

Li Feifei, a prominent AI pioneer, has launched a new start-up. Photo: Huxiu.sohu

Video gaming

Genshin Impact creator miHoYo’s co-founder sees AI upending video-gaming jobs

‘For game developers – ranging from average to professional – we might as well consider switching careers,’ miHoYo co-founder Cai Haoyu said in a LinkedIn post.

30 Aug 2024 - 9:00PM

Job hunting

What are ‘mad skills’ and why do they matter on a CV? Experts explain

Why should you put ‘mad skills’ on your CV? These attributes, such as a passion for theatre, being a rescue diver, or learning an obscure language, can make the difference when applying for a job.

9 Aug 2024 - 5:29AM

Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.

SUPPORT NOW

LinkedIn

Meet Claudia Spanier, fashion critic Suzy Menkes’ DJ granddaughter

Known by her moniker ‘Cloud9’, the Brit blends Afrobeats, amapiano and R&B at brand events and Soho House gigs.

Why are some Chinese students choosing Spain despite its tough job market?

US government map of Africa at summit gets every country wrong

FBI disables 13 Chinese suspected spying websites targeting US officials

Chinese intelligence allegedly used internet domains to blackmail Americans with security clearances into divulging sensitive information.

US and ‘Five Eyes’ allies warn of LinkedIn China spying threat

The FBI, MI5 and other agencies say Chinese spies are using such sites to recruit people with access to classified information.

US Justice Department launches criminal probe into Trump accuser

Federal prosecutors investigate whether E. Jean Carroll committed perjury in her two civil lawsuits against Donald Trump.

US-China ties are critical in dangerous new ‘might-is-right world order’: Dalio

Billionaire investor urges Chinese and US elites to ‘rise above ourselves’ and safeguard global well-being amid a changing world order.

Warning issued after university student loses HK$190,000 in internship scam

Police say fraudsters held 40-minute online orientation and communicated with victim entirely in English.

How the global grey market in SIM cards powers fraud and influence

How much does an army of bots cost? A new study reveals how likes and clout are bought.

Xiaomi hires engineer from Tesla’s Optimus team to lead robotic hand development

Zach Lu Zeyu joins Xiaomi as lead of its dexterous hand research and development operations.

Trump demands probe of Epstein ties to Bill Clinton, amid scrutiny of own role

Thousands of documents have just been released, raising new questions about Trump’s relationship with the convicted sex offender.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Opinion | To survive the AI age, humans must hold on to our humanity

As companies promote the investment and adoption of artificial intelligence, we must ensure people stay in control of human-to-human domains.

Hong Kong LinkedIn users urged to check privacy settings as AI training to resume

Professional networking site halted training in late 2024 after city’s privacy watchdog raised concerns about platform’s default opt-in data use.

Opinion | 6 steps to bring Hong Kong into true AI readiness

Hong Kong’s competitiveness in the era of AI will hinge on whether organisations can meaningfully integrate AI into their DNA.

Coldplay’s jumbotron captures – what exactly? The internet has its theories

A US firm is investigating after a viral clip sparked speculation that its CEO and HR chief had been caught on camera while having an affair.

DeepSeek’s LinkedIn AI job listings show hunger for international Chinese talent

DeepSeek joins a global scramble for AI talent that includes the biggest players, from Meta and OpenAI to ByteDance and Alibaba.

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}Exclusive | How Hong Kong firms are weeding out ‘perfect’ job candidates in age of AI

Companies are placing renewed emphasis on in-person interviews as chatbot helpers can make online interactions unreliable, recruiters say.

Meet LinkedIn billionaire Reid Hoffman’s ultra-private wife, Michelle Yee

The couple have signed the Giving Pledge and provide financial support to various causes, while socially they enjoy fine dining – though Yee is rarely seen out with her husband.

Who is Justin Bieber’s former estate manager, actor Mateo Caldas?

With Bieber cutting ties with numerous long-term collaborators, attention has turned to estate manager Caldas, who has also crewed for Eric Clapton and Janelle Monáe.

Reskilling key to AI-driven job market: LinkedIn head in Hong Kong, Taiwan

General manager of professional networking platform says data also shows users adopting more passive approach to their job searches.

Opinion | How AI can help Hong Kong deepen its talent pool

Hong Kong must choose between being a passive observer of the AI revolution and an architect of change that controls its destiny.

Singapore warns about supposed Communist Youth League of China-linked job ads

The deleted job offers on LinkedIn list two roles at a supposed Ngee Ann Polytechnic branch of the Communist Party of China’s youth wing.

LinkedIn halts Hong Kong users’ data collection for GenAI: privacy watchdog

Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data earlier raised concerns about the social media platform’s default opt-in use of the data.

Hong Kong privacy watchdog ‘concerned’ over LinkedIn’s use of data for GenAI

Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data contacts social media platform over default opt-in clause in privacy policy update.

CIA seeks informants in China, North Korea and Iran, recruiting online

The US spy agency posts instructions for interested applicants in Mandarin, Farsi and Korean on several social media platforms.

AI pioneer Li Feifei raises US$230 million for new start-up

The new venture on 3D spaces counts venture firm Andreessen Horowitz, as well as actor Ashton Kutcher and Google’s Eric Schmidt as investors.

Genshin Impact creator miHoYo’s co-founder sees AI upending video-gaming jobs

‘For game developers – ranging from average to professional – we might as well consider switching careers,’ miHoYo co-founder Cai Haoyu said in a LinkedIn post.

What are ‘mad skills’ and why do they matter on a CV? Experts explain

Why should you put ‘mad skills’ on your CV? These attributes, such as a passion for theatre, being a rescue diver, or learning an obscure language, can make the difference when applying for a job.

Opinion | To survive the AI age, humans must hold on to our humanity

Exclusive | How Hong Kong firms are weeding out ‘perfect’ job candidates in age of AI