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Workers carry solar panels to be installed in the desert at the Ningguoyun Lingwu 1 million kilowatt photovoltaic project in Lingwu, in China’s northern Ningxia Hui autonomous region, on April 14, 2025. Photo: AFP

China Economy

China hopes to power AI boom with green energy in new data centre strategy

Beijing’s new plan links data centres to renewables as power demand from high-end computing surges.

Are Gen Z graduates ready for jobs, and how hard will they work?

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Chinese drone completes world’s first delivery on Mount Everest

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Hong Kong

Major sports events including HK Sevens need to ‘double down’ on sustainability

With global sports emitting as much as countries such as Spain, major events must ‘double down’ on sustainability, says GB sevens player Jamie Farndale.

This year’s Hong Kong Sevens used reusable plastic cups. while some merchandise, including T-shirts, were also made using recycled plastics. Photo: Elson Li
This year’s Hong Kong Sevens used reusable plastic cups. while some merchandise, including T-shirts, were also made using recycled plastics. Photo: Elson Li

Banking & Finance

HSBC challenges fintechs with app for making international payments

A new for app making international payments from HSBC Holdings will directly challenging the dominance of fintechs like Revolut and Wise that have gained tens of millions of retail customers by offering cheap foreign exchange.

China Business

Exclusive | Hong Kong’s DNA pioneers launch blood tests to find cancer

The venture -the largest life sciences transaction in Asia this year – would also spearhead the development of a life science ecosystem in Hong Kong, and help the city’s position as a biotech hub.

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Companies

From poop to US$3 billion: how 2 Hong Kong doctors pulled it off

Science-Park based GenieBiome is focused on turning research into the human microbiome into tests and treatments, aiming at a US$3 billion market.

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Francis Chan, co founder of GenieBiome, at his offices at Hong Kong Science Park in Sha Tin on February 14, 2023. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Francis Chan, co founder of GenieBiome, at his offices at Hong Kong Science Park in Sha Tin on February 14, 2023. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Business

World’s top 20 universities get Fs in climate change courses

All top 20 universities worldwide fell short on climate change elements in their courses, according to a report from Mock COP, with the youth-led climate action organisation calling for more sustainability education to prepare future world leaders.

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Health & Wellness

‘I now sleep peacefully’: how virtual reality meditation could work for you

People meditate to relieve stress, anxiety and insomnia, and virtual reality meditation is just as effective and may even work better, say experts and fans.

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Arts

Founder of first big private art museum in Bangalore, India on its mission

The Museum of Art and Photography opens in Bangalore, India, in December with a mission to use its 60,000-piece collection to educate a country in which art is often neglected.

Detail from “Krishna eating the Fire” (circa.1980), by Manjit Bawa, from the collection of the Museum of Art and Photography (MAP), Bangalore, India, which will open its exhibition spaces in December after debuting online because of the pandemic Photo: Manjit Bawa/MAP

Food & Drink

From Hello Kitty to Rolex watches, Hong Kong baker’s custom cakes

Hong Kong baker Alison Chan crafts hyper-realistic ‘illusion cakes’ that resemble everyday objects – and now she’s now getting recognition with her first exhibition, at the city’s K11 Musea mall.

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Alison Chan at Dear Harley Bakery. From Hello Kitty to Rolex watches, her custom cakes are so realistic you’ll do a double take. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Alison Chan at Dear Harley Bakery. From Hello Kitty to Rolex watches, her custom cakes are so realistic you’ll do a double take. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

PostMag

Profile | ‘I thought I was going to die’: shipwreck led life coach to change course

Carolyn Lee tells Kate Whitehead about being shipwrecked at sea, her dramatic rescue, and how it gave her the courage to change and become a counsellor, life coach and author.

Fashion & Beauty

How to pack light and avoid lost or delayed baggage this summer

Post-pandemic staff shortages and a busier-than-expected summer season are causing chaos at airports. We asked experts for some tips to help you pack light and fit everything for your holiday in a carry-on bag.

Food & Drink

‘It’s very therapeutic’: Malaysian baker on creating her floral jelly cakes

In a layer of translucent jelly on a cake base, Siamy Tan sculpts stunning flower designs. When people in Hong Kong saw the cakes on social media they asked for lessons. Now she’s learning more skills to pass on.

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The floral designs on Siamy Tan’s jelly cakes are so lifelike people ask her if the flowers are real. Photo: Jonathan Wong

China Economy

‘I felt cheated’: China fliers balk at tenfold surge in fuel surcharge

As oil prices head skyward, some fuel surcharges on flights in China are now nearly as much as the base fare of the flight itself, and thrifty travellers are seeking alternative transport to save money.

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Fuel surcharges for domestic flights in mainland China have increased tenfold since February as oil prices have been rapidly rising globally. Photo: EPA-EFE
Fuel surcharges for domestic flights in mainland China have increased tenfold since February as oil prices have been rapidly rising globally. Photo: EPA-EFE

Health & Wellness

Explainer | Why a clean mouth means a healthier body, and tips for good dental hygiene

Bad oral health is linked to chronic inflammation, which is a trigger for a number of serious conditions including heart disease, say experts, who suggest five ways to keep your mouth clean.

Health & Wellness

How to sleep better: share your bed with a partner, have a dog in the room

Sleep is so important to us, and there are ways to improve yours, such as sleeping with a partner, having a dog in the room, and keeping the cats out!

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How to

5 ways to get closure after a break-up

It takes time to heal when a relationship ends, but these tips, based on advice from a couples counsellor, and a sociologist, can help ease the pain.

5 ways to get closure after a break-up

Well-Being

Ask yourself these 3 questions when anxiety threatens

Sometimes some deep breaths, some preparation and a little perspective can ease a stressful situation.

How to

Learn how to build resilience in 5 easy steps

These expert tips will help you cope with hardships, recover from setbacks, and not be scared by 'failure' again.

Travel

How to stay healthy on flights amid the coronavirus epidemic

As Covid-19 continues to spread, here are 12 expert tips from medical professionals to help you avoid catching an infectious disease

Odds are your flight won't be this empty, so take these precautions to say safe.
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OPINION
Nicholas Spiro

The View | Why the future looks so promising for luxury property in Asia

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Peter T. C. Chang

Opinion | Climate action? First, we must stop fighting among ourselves

Peter T. C. Chang
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Abacus | 8 tips to save money as inflation hits households from Singapore to China

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