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Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong (second from right) attends the AI super league launch ceremony at Hong Kong’s Cyberport. Photo: Nora Tam
Artificial intelligence

Southern China launches ‘AI super league’ to groom start-ups for Asean

Bordering Vietnam, Guangxi has long been a centre for cooperation with Southeast Asia, where AI demand is set to boom.

Hong Kong science and tech

Hongkongers warned of legal liabilities ahead of ChatGPT-style AI tool launch

E-commerce

China’s market regulator summons Alibaba, Meituan, JD amid delivery war

Artificial intelligence

How open-source AI is helping China win hearts and market share

China’s free-for-all AI models, developed by firms like DeepSeek and Alibaba, present a viable alternative to US closed-source systems.

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China’s open-source AI models are competing against closed systems from the likes of Google and OpenAI. Illustration: Henry Wong
Business of climate change

UK start-up Barocal wins US$1 million TERA-Award for green energy innovation

The award, which is in its fourth year, has been set up by Hong Kong tycoon Peter Lee Ka-kit to find green solutions to tackle climate change.

Artificial intelligence

Nvidia CEO meets China’s commerce minister to discuss AI cooperation

In a meeting with Jensen Huang, Minister Wang Wentao says China’s doors are wide open for Nvidia and other multinational firms.

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US-China relations

Why US, China railway industries want collaboration fast-tracked

As a long-time leader in freight rail and urban transit, America still has a wealth of knowledge to offer China, US diplomat says.

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People look at train models in the Advanced Manufacturing Chain area of the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on Wednesday. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to reclaim 190 hectares of land to make space for modern industries

Land in Tuen Mun will be earmarked for industries such as green energy, advanced construction, logistics and the circular economy.

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Autonomous vehicles

WeRide launches Southeast Asia’s first fully driverless bus service in Singapore

The Robobus operates on a fixed 1.2km loop every 12 minutes, connecting three hotels and a shopping mall on Sentosa island.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Swatch’s new No Rules collection brings a fun, rebellious energy

Wear your defiant heart on your wrist with this new collection of bright, fun watches bearing punk-inspired graffiti like ‘Time is Not Money’ and ‘Interdiction Not Allowed’.

Swatch goes rebellious with the No Rules collection – five new designs featuring provocative slogans, each an edgy expression of rebellious energy. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong student warned AI porn case is ‘not closed’ despite formal apology

University of Hong Kong pledges to ‘cooperate with law enforcement, further review the case and take action when appropriate’, amid backlash.

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University of Hong Kong have stressed that the warning letter to the student and his formal apology does not mean the AI porn scandal case has been closed. Photo: Dickson Lee
United States

Meta’s Zuckerberg and board members settle lawsuit over Cambridge Analytica

Averting a high-profile trial, the settlement prevents Mark Zuckerberg and other tech luminaries from testifying under oath.

China manufacturing

As China’s speedy maglev train breaks records, US ambitions go off the rails

3M, Caterpillar and other American firms will gather in Beijing on Friday to discuss rail transit and supply-chain opportunities.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

New AI medical imaging ‘cuts X-ray radiation by 99%’: Hong Kong researchers

Development by the team at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology could also lead to cost savings and shorter hospital wait times.

Tse Lung, medical consultant at Koln 3D, left, alongside Li Xiaomeng, assistant professor from the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Edmond Yau Koln 3D founder, highlight the potential of artificial intelligence technology that generates 3D bone and organ models for implants from X-ray images. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Science

Warning of glut in AI computing centres as China readies for Nvidia H20’s return

Industry demands are changing and only about 30 per cent of the country’s intelligent computing capacity is being used.

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Only about 30 per cent of China’s intelligent computing capacity is being used, according to an industry report. Photo: Shutterstock
TSMC

Chipmaking giant TSMC raises 2025 sales forecast amid AI optimism

TSMC’s move underscores resilient demand for high-end chips from the likes of Nvidia, despite earlier doubts brought by China’s DeepSeek.

Books and literature

Can AI authors really replace a human writer’s touch?

Staring into the abyss of AI-generated fiction and finding something both ‘hilarious and bleak’ staring right back.

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Law

Legal Tales | Charting a course in AI seas: why barristers are still captains of legal ship

AI first mate is capable of charting voyages needed by the barrister but it cannot be given greater responsibility than the captain.

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It is the captain’s duty to take and keep the ship on the correct course. Photo: Getty Images
Artificial intelligence

Opinion | In a world swept up in AI hype, Hong Kong can be the voice of reason

Rather than competing in the global AI arms race, Hong Kong can serve as a model for selective, responsible adoption.

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Semiconductors

Nvidia, AMD to win market share in China as US eases export curbs

The return of Nvidia's H20 chip is set to increase foreign chip imports in China, where Huawei has been gaining ground, analysts say.

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China technology

Opinion | China is the US’ target, but Trump’s chip policies miss the mark

Improvisation masquerading as strategy does nothing to strengthen the US and only makes trade negotiations more difficult.

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US President Donald Trump holds up a chart of “reciprocal tariffs” while speaking during an event in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington on April 2. Photo: Getty Images
United States

Astronomers observe birth of a solar system for the first time

Unprecedented observation of planets beginning to form 1,300 light-years away offers vital clues about how Earth and other planets originated.

This image shows a baby star where astronomers have observed evidence for the earliest stages of planet formation. Photo: AP
E-commerce

Chinese state newspaper strikes friendly tone towards internet giants

In an editorial, the official Economic Daily emphasises the need for both chipmakers and food delivery platforms in China.

Education in Hong Kong

Many top scorers in Hong Kong DSE used AI to boost their preparations

At least nine out of 16 top students used software such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek, but stressed technology must be used judiciously, Post finds.

Smartphones

Huawei becomes China’s top smartphone seller for the first time in 4 years: IDC

Tech giant holds 18.1 per cent share of the mainland’s market in the second quarter, but shipments fall 3.4 per cent to 12.5 million units.

Pedestrians walk past a billboard featuring the Huawei Pura X Classic Edition smartphone in March, in Chongqing, China. Photo: Getty Images
Semiconductors

ASML shares tumble amid trade tensions and growth uncertainty

The company’s shares fell as much as 7.1 per cent, after it highlighted the threat of US tariffs for new systems and parts.

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The headquarters of ASML Holding in Veldhoven, Netherlands. Photo: EPA-EFE
Science

Former top Shell engineer joins Nanjing University to chase ‘cleaner’ oil tech

The visiting professor at Imperial College London joins Chinese university to head a team working with oil firms on low-carbon technology.

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Wealth Report

Hong Kong stock exchange has simplified IPOs with tech companies in mind

Jack Chan, EY China’s chairman, describes how the HKEX and SFC’s new Technology Enterprises Channel has streamlined the process for technology firms.

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