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Better Life

Qwen’s AI app aims to help people get things done in everyday scenarios, according to Alibaba. Photo: Shutterstock

Tech Trends

Alibaba’s Qwen AI app hits 100 million users as update widens role in daily life

Chinese e-commerce giant deepens integration of its fast-growing app to enable voice-powered shopping, travel and digital tasks.

Why Air France-KLM remains bullish on China-Europe travel market despite hurdles

China’s second-hand boom fuels bruising battle for trade-in traffic

China Business

China Jinmao sells 5-star Ritz-Carlton hotel in Sanya for US$322 million

Asset restructuring aims to boost liquidity as mainland China developers face a prolonged property downturn.

Ritz-Carlton Sanya Yalong Bay has demonstrated mature and stable operations with favourable profitability and cash flow, says China Jinmao. Photo: Keith Chan
Ritz-Carlton Sanya Yalong Bay has demonstrated mature and stable operations with favourable profitability and cash flow, says China Jinmao. Photo: Keith Chan

China Business

China-led Asia-Pacific lifts global aviation outlook as profits set to soar

Passenger demand from China and India, eased visa rules and freight resilience drive growth as IATA forecasts record airline profits in 2026.

Global Economy

491,000 Japan-bound air tickets cancelled as China warns people to avoid travel

Lost ticket revenue could be in the billions of yuan, analyst says, as carriers brace for short-term capacity shifts if diplomatic tensions fail to ease.

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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.

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
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

Lifestyle

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

Fresh graduates and students tell the Post what they think of perceptions of their generation’s attitude to work and finding jobs.

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Science

Chinese drone completes world’s first delivery on Mount Everest

DJI’s FlyCart 30 could ‘revolutionise’ mountaineering logistics and safety, while reducing garbage, but the tech company faces an uphill climb in US Congress.

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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

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.

HSBC logo is seen lit up on the exterior of the HSBC headquarters building in Hong Kong’s financial district, Hong Kong, China. Photo: EPA
HSBC logo is seen lit up on the exterior of the HSBC headquarters building in Hong Kong’s financial district, Hong Kong, China. Photo: EPA

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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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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The world’s top universities have to do more to incorporate sustainability elements in their curriculums to prepare students to deal with the climate crisis, according to a study. Photo: Shutterstock

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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Virtual reality headsets, used for immersive gaming experiences, also allow you to meditate in a location of your choice. Photo: Shutterstock
Virtual reality headsets, used for immersive gaming experiences, also allow you to meditate in a location of your choice. Photo: Shutterstock

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.

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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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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