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Manulife completed 25 years of listing in Hong Kong in October. Photo: Shutterstock

Exclusive | Manulife on track to reach 50% Asia earnings target by 2027

Asia was the largest profit contributor to Canadian insurer in the third quarter, with 44 per cent of the group’s earnings coming from the region.

Opinion | Hong Kong must keep calm and Trump-proof itself

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Editorial | Healthy start to new Hong Kong medical school bid

Hong Kong to prioritise local labour, minister says, despite shortage forecast

Labour chief Chris Sun also says encouraging young people to work in Greater Bay Area will not exacerbate manpower shortage.

The labour chief has said that Hong Kong will prioritise the local workforce. Photo: Elson Li

Vaccine shows promise in curing HIV, Hong Kong start-up says

‘We may be on the brink of a breakthrough,’ Dr Edward Leong, advisory board chairman of Immuno Cure says.

Shenzhen’s soaring R&D spending rivals Beijing, dwarfs Hong Kong

The southern city put nearly US$31 billion into R&D last year, driven partly by robust spending from tech giants like Huawei.

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Can Muslim visitors boost tourism in Hong Kong?

Halal-certified food is not easy to find in the city, unfortunately – and language barriers are another challenge.

A Muslim tourist at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront – Hong Kong wants to encourage more Muslim visitors to come to the city. Photo: Jelly Tse

Opinion | AI can help power the ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand

The city’s academic institutions have what it takes to integrate artificial intelligence into education and entice students from around the world.

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University in Hong Kong hires 100 overseas, mainland academics in 2-year drive

One new recruit at University of Science and Technology points to Hong Kong’s fairer gender opportunities and more generous government funding for research.

Hong Kong urged to deepen bay area ties, help region’s firms expand abroad

Recent bay area trade show that drew 2.26 trillion yuan in investments is a sign of revived investor confidence, observers say.

The 2024 Greater Bay Area Global Investment Promotion Conference held in Guangzhou generated 1,933 deals. Photo: Handout

Recap | Trump’s return threatens Chinese EV makers, an AI talent war and more tech news

The global expansion of biotech firms is another story the SCMP has been covering in the realm of future tech recently.

Demand for AI talent continues to surge in China. Photo: AFP

Lui Che-woo, property and casino magnate of K. Wah and Galaxy, dies at 95

Lui, the chairman of the K. Wah Group of companies, died peacefully on November 7, according to filings to the Hong Kong stock exchange by his companies.

The fight for AI talent heats up in China

The scarcity of AI talent has set off a recruitment battle, with companies offering above-average pay to woo the right candidate.

Editorial | With right safeguards low-altitude economy can take off for Hong Kong

As drone deliveries and air taxis lead the way in mainland China, city is also planning to reach for the skies.

A drone delivers takeaway orders to Hong Kong-Shenzhen commuters. Businesses that make up the so-called low-altitude economy are seen as a new engine for economic growth. Photo: Xinhua

Dell opens AI centre in Shenzhen as PC maker shows commitment to China

Dell’s new AI Smart Solutions Centre comes one year after reports that it would be reducing its reliance on China.

Dell’s logo seen in a store in Shanghai on December 12, 2021. Dell is showing its commitment to China with a new AI centre in Shenzhen. Photo: Shutterstock

Flying cars, drones to take off in Shenzhen with US$1.7 billion investment

Shenzhen is spending 12 billion yuan on the low-altitude economy over the next two years, with another 20 billion yuan planned through 2030.

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Hong Kong leads Greater Bay Area in finance, logistics and tourism: index

City also tops the charts in culture and sports, according to an index by Our Hong Kong Foundation (OHKF) and Dah Sing Bank.

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Smartphone giant Oppo, PolyU to launch joint AI research centre in Hong Kong

Oppo pledged US$4.2 million in funding over the next five years to deepen collaboration with PolyU on AI imaging technology.

Oppo and PolyU are expanding the scale of co-training in artificial intelligence for PhD and postdoctoral researchers in Hong Kong. Photo: Shutterstock

Opinion | 3 ways Hong Kong can boost economic growth and development

The city should take advantage of ‘one country, two systems’ to boost economic growth through internationalisation, integration and innovation.

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Hong Kong health-tech start-ups create digital wearables for seniors

With a regulatory approach that expands the market for such devices to the Greater Bay Area, local companies see opportunity for growth.

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Diversify economy, tackle livelihood issues, Xi Jinping tells Macau’s next leader

Sam Hou-fai says talk with Xi showed Chinese president’s solid understanding of city’s challenges, including healthcare and urban renewal.

Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) meets with Sam Hou Fai, who will become Macau’s next leader in December. Photo: EPA-EFE/Xinhua

John Lee vows to bolster Asean ties as Hong Kong becomes No 2 investor in Indonesia

Indonesia’s ambassador to mainland China reveals Hong Kong has become second-largest investor in country during consulate-run forum in city.

The trade volume between Hong Kong and Indonesia reached US$6 billion as of September, one of the country’s diplomats has revealed. Photo: Shutterstock

FII 2024: Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia to anchor US$1 billion investment fund

In addition, Hong Kong and Saudi market regulators announce a partnership to spur cross-border listings and training.

Hong Kong newborns to get mainland China entry permits on the spot at border

New arrangement at four border checkpoints will replace current five-working-day waiting time, but no implementation date set.

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Opinion | Hong Kong’s legal system needs reform to stay vibrant

With national security laws in place, the city can focus on other areas, from strengthening the judiciary to cross-border litigation.

The Court of Final Appeal in Central, Hong Kong, on June 7. Photo: Jelly Tse

Customs rules, protocols needed for Hong Kong cross-border low-altitude economy

Low-altitude cross-border transport not about letting drones fly around in a disorganised manner, innovation chief tells lawmakers.

A food delivery drone in Shenzhen. The low-altitude economy refers to activities in airspace below 1,000 metres. Photo: Xinhua

Hong Kong’s EV transition effort questioned by some car owners, industry experts

Some EV owners call for more access to chargers, while a lawmaker says concrete plans needed for enhancing infrastructure.

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Hong Kong Observatory seeks HK$55 million for 3 radars to monitor severe weather

Existing system has a maximum range of about 60km, leaving some blind spots in densely populated areas of Kowloon and Hong Kong Island.

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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.
last updated:
27 August, 2024
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