https://www.scmp.com/rss/522180/feed The latest news and top stories on Francis Fong Po-kiu, honorary president of the Hong Kong Information Technology Federation. Known for over two decades of experience in the ICT industry, he has introduced many pioneering technologies to Hong Kong. He holds numerous influential positions including Member of the HKSAR Election Committee, Information Technology Subsector and serves on various advisory committees for consumer affairs, trade and privacy. His expertise extends to cybersecurity,... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Connor Mycroft Connor Mycroft Uber has announced it is acquiring the Hong Kong-based online cab-hailing platform FlyTaxi to expand its taxi services, ahead of the implementation of a regulatory regime for ride-hailing services later this year. In a statement on Friday, Uber said that its acquisition of FlyTaxi was part of its commitment to help grow the taxi industry and provide “greater economic opportunities” for drivers. It also said that FlyTaxi would continue to operate as normal and that nothing would change for... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3352186/uber-buy-cab-ordering-platform-flytaxi-ahead-ride-hailing-regulation?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3352186/uber-buy-cab-ordering-platform-flytaxi-ahead-ride-hailing-regulation?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 May 2026 14:28:31 +0000 Kevin Li Kevin Li Hong Kong authorities have asked all government units not to install OpenClaw or its variants due to security concerns, days after some mainland Chinese entities were reported to have restricted the use of the AI agent. The government’s Digital Policy Office (DPO) told the South China Morning Post on Friday that while no related security incidents had been reported, it noted the potential risks of the use of the artificial intelligence agent, including unauthorised data access, leakage and... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3346552/hong-kong-government-workers-warned-not-install-openclaw-due-security-risks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3346552/hong-kong-government-workers-warned-not-install-openclaw-due-security-risks?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:20:43 +0000 Jess Ma Jess Ma Hong Kong authorities have uncovered robot-operated accounts booking public indoor sports venues just a week after a new anti-touting policy took effect, prompting experts to call for stronger measures against scalping. A Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) spokesman told the South China Morning Post that authorities had detected bots being used to book public indoor sports venues on its SmartPLAY app. “We have identified accounts using different means, computer programs or other... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3341941/calls-stricter-rules-after-bot-bookers-detected-hong-kong-sports-app?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3341941/calls-stricter-rules-after-bot-bookers-detected-hong-kong-sports-app?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Feb 2026 01:00:18 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying,Cannix Yau Lo Hoi-ying,Cannix Yau Hong Kong businesses have braced themselves for additional US tariffs, but experts are urging companies to develop alternative strategies due to proposed export controls on American-made critical software, warning of a “painful” adjustment. Industry figures told the Post on Saturday that US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose an additional 100 per cent tariff on Chinese goods from November 1 would not significantly impact Hong Kong businesses, which were used to uncertainties from his... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3328652/hong-kong-firms-urged-find-alternatives-amid-us-tariffs-software-export-controls?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3328652/hong-kong-firms-urged-find-alternatives-amid-us-tariffs-software-export-controls?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Oct 2025 12:50:04 +0000 Ng Kang-chung Ng Kang-chung Two technicians have been arrested on suspicion of stealing electricity from two Hong Kong care homes for the disabled to power their cryptocurrency mining operation, leaving the victims with bills up to HK$9,000 (US$1,153) higher than usual. The men, aged 32 and 33, allegedly set up eight such mining devices in the suspended ceilings of two offices, using their electricity and internet connections 24 hours a day. The case was uncovered after the care homes experienced slow internet connections... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3324779/2-arrested-hong-kong-over-alleged-theft-electricity-bitcoin-mining?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3324779/2-arrested-hong-kong-over-alleged-theft-electricity-bitcoin-mining?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Sep 2025 12:18:24 +0000 Danny Mok Danny Mok Hong Kong witnessed three data breaches targeting local flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways, Louis Vuitton and the public postal service in the space of several days, sparking fresh concerns about cybersecurity in the city. As digital threats evolve, the Post talks to experts about what went wrong, what consumers should watch out for and how companies can tighten their security. 1. What happened? Cathay Pacific on Thursday disclosed that its Asia Miles loyalty programme had been the target of a... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3319568/after-hong-kong-witnesses-3-data-breaches-heres-how-protect-your-private-info?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3319568/after-hong-kong-witnesses-3-data-breaches-heres-how-protect-your-private-info?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Jul 2025 06:45:08 +0000