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Hong Kong hosted the LEAP East tech event this year. Photo: Sam Tsang
Financial Secretary Paul Chan speaks to the media following the policy address. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong can offer AI governance solutions for major economies: Paul Chan

Finance chief cites common law system, internationally connected standards and professional services as city’s strengths.

US-China relations

Why US chip controls took a back seat at the Xi-Trump summit

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China-Asean relations

Opinion | How Chinese firms can avoid a Europe-style backlash in Southeast Asia

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ESG investing

Hong Kong tycoon-backed firm challenges energy-storage giants with new battery

Co-founded by Peter Lee’s family office, EnerVenue has opened a facility in mainland China to scale its nickel-hydrogen batteries.

EnerVenue’s nickel-hydrogen battery facility in Changzhou. Photo: Daniel Ren
Alibaba

China’s answer to Google Maps now tells you where local taxi drivers eat lunch

Amap is harnessing AI to offer an array of new features, from 3D maps of indoor spaces to hyper-specific restaurant recommendations.

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China travel

Before Apec meeting, China’s mobile-payment overhaul is helping foreigners spend

Smartphone apps such as Alipay and WeChat Pay now link foreign cards and wallets, easing a cashless barrier that has long frustrated international visitors.

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Social media

TikTok settles lawsuit with Alabama for at least US$100m, to apply safety steps

Alabama has claimed TikTok’s algorithm pushes young users towards increasingly intense content about violence and self-harm.

The logo of video app TikTok seen at the company’s office in Culver City, Los Angeles. Photo: AFP
An illustration of rhe TikTok app icon on a mobile phone. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy

How Hong Kong firms are future-proofing business in challenging times

Swire Coca-Cola is among firms leveraging AI and other cutting-edge technologies to drive growth and navigate economic headwinds.

Singapore

From Suzhou to AI: Singapore, China eye new playbook for economic ties

Both countries should explore cooperation in new areas such as AI and the green economy, says Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.

2026 Xi-Trump summits

B-2 Spirit, AI cooperation, no US-China conflict: key Xi-Trump takeaways so far

In morning remarks of state visit’s second day, US president and Chinese leader seek to project image of stability between the two sides.

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Chinese first lady Peng Liyuan, Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attend a military review in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on Thursday. Photo: Getty Images
US-China tech war

US widens pressure on China tech with blacklist proposal, Lenovo patent probe

US lawmakers seek broader powers to restrict technology products as Lenovo faces a patent investigation.

A Lenovo laptop with a transparent screen is displayed at the Mobile World Congress in Spain. Photo: dpa
Cancer

How FDA backing could advance multi-cancer blood tests despite Hong Kong doubts

Doctors say more data is needed despite growing interest in detecting multiple cancers from a single blood sample.

Singapore

Were smart glasses used in Singapore to film 2 female students?

The incident comes amid rising concerns about surreptitious filming using such glasses and modified spy cameras in Singapore.

IPO

China’s humanoid robot IPO slowdown no threat to firms with ‘genuine strength’

The market is shifting from a ‘blind rush’ to ‘fine screening’, but funding is still there for firms with clear strategies, Deloitte China says.

Humanoid robots by Unitree Robotics demonstrate a group dance during an expo in Beijing. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong exports surge 53% to HK$667.9 billion, second highest on record

Consistent strong demand for AI-related electronic products fuels growth.

Kwai Tsing Container Terminals. Photo: Nora Tam
Australia

Australia slams ‘unacceptable’ OpenAI breach of government health portal

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the tech firm took three months to tell authorities about the incident.

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Artificial intelligence

AI leaders to UN: for the sake of humanity, regulate tech we created

Tech bosses urge caution in AI development following growing warnings of uncontrollable systems and catastrophic risks.

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US-China relations

Can the US and China verify an AI deal? Start-ups are building the tools

Researchers are developing technology to monitor AI development without relying on trust between Washington and Beijing.

A data centre rack operated by RISE in Sweden. Photo: Handout
2026 Xi-Trump summits

All you need to know about a state visit, as US rolls out red carpet for Xi

On these grand occasions, which aim to strengthen relationships between countries, it’s more than just pomp and pageantry involved.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

Bessent announces 2-month extension of US-China trade truce

Scott Bessent and He Lifeng held an unscheduled meeting in Washington on Wednesday following Sunday’s productive trade talks.

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China stock market

AI trade rallies on falling oil and Meta’s Muse agent ahead of Xi-Trump meeting

Nasdaq-100 hits record high while chip stocks in China and South Korea rebound, with investors betting that AI earnings can weather higher interest rates.

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Monday. The Nasdaq-100 Index hit a record high on Tuesday. Photo: EPA
France

French authorities target ‘pervert’ glasses street trend

Investigation follows complaints of people secretly recording and publishing non-consensual footage online.

Crowds gather in the streets of Paris. French authorities have opened several privacy investigations into the growing practice of secretly recording women in public spaces using smart glasses. Photo: AP
Artificial intelligence

Harness AI to propel manufacturing, Chinese Premier Li Qiang says

Li calls for service platforms to help companies, particularly SMEs, with functions such as industrial design, pilot testing and maintenance.

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Singapore

Most Singaporeans ready to let AI agents shop for them with safeguards: study

The research also found 34 per cent of Singaporeans wanted a government-backed AI safety certification, the highest of the countries in the survey.

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China technology

Are clinical trials about to become a new front in the US-China biotech race?

China’s ability to conduct clinical trials quickly and cheaply has given it an edge in the biotech sector – and the US is growing concerned.

A sign for the Food And Drug Administration outside its headquarters in Maryland. Photo: Getty Images
Art

Manga mania: how Japanese comics conquered the world

From museum walls to blockbuster screens, Japan’s graphic storytelling is expanding its cultural reach, commercial power and international fan base.

The Brooklyn Museum’s forthcoming "Art of Manga" exhibition, which runs until January 2027, features this work by Gengoroh Tagame. Image: Handout
2026 Xi-Trump summits

Trump praises Takaichi for doing ‘tremendous job’ ahead of Xi’s visit to US

Two leaders hail their good working relationship, with Sanae Takaichi saying the United States and Japan can look forward to deepening ties.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

Why China’s top AI pioneers are expected to miss this week’s Xi-Trump summit

Beijing has not officially announced details of the delegation, but the leaders of DeepSeek and Moonshot AI are absent from the reported list.

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