TOPIC COLLECTION
Engineering & Construction
Included topics:
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Housing anxiety impeding Hong Kong fire trauma recovery: mental health experts
Many Wang Fuk Court residents displaced by the deadly inferno are now living in hotels, youth hostels or transitional housing.
1 hour ago
videocam
Hong Kong economy
Opinion
|
Northern Metropolis can combine best of central planning and free market
4 hours ago
Semiconductors
The great chip leap: China’s semiconductor equipment self-reliance beats targets
9 Jan 2026 - 10:00PM
22
Chinese firms, led by AgiBot, outpace US rivals in 2025 humanoid robot shipments
‘Chinese vendors are setting benchmarks in large-scale production,’ Omdia analyst Lian Jye Su says.
9 Jan 2026 - 8:00PM
videocam
1 killed, 38 missing after sudden garbage avalanche at Philippines landfill
Landfills and dumpsites in the Philippines have long posed safety risks, especially where poor residents scavenge for food and recyclables.
9 Jan 2026 - 7:24PM
Why the Philippines is taking control of undersea cable security
The moves will help strengthen regional stability and prevent Indo-Pacific connectivity from being quietly weaponised, analysts say.
9 Jan 2026 - 6:26PM
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Outside In
|
To root out corruption, Hong Kong fire probe must go beyond scapegoats
Public procurement failures often reflect government responsibility, and Hong Kong’s fire investigation must confront that reality.
9 Jan 2026 - 4:30PM
videocam
China’s shipyards still lead the world, but US threats took a toll in 2025
Chinese shipbuilders saw their market share dip for the first time in five years in 2025, as uncertainty over US port fees roiled the industry.
9 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
videocam
Letters
|
As Hongkongers unite around Tai Po, the fire probe must deliver
Readers discuss how to sustain social cohesion in Hong Kong, the kindness of Hongkongers, and why the world must respond to the Venezuela raid.
9 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM
China’s consumer prices stay flat in 2025 amid focus on price wars
Beijing has been intensifying efforts to combat industrial overcapacity and fierce competition in key sectors, aiming to stabilise the economy and support growth.
9 Jan 2026 - 11:27AM
Chinese robot vacuum maker Dreame sees AI-driven appliances run household chores
The firm’s ambition is to become a ‘world-class technology company’, global president Chang Xinwei says.
9 Jan 2026 - 9:07AM
China’s Xpeng unveils hybrid SUV boasting world’s longest driving distance
Launch of new G7 edition underscores Xpeng’s go-global push and rising competition with Tesla and BYD.
9 Jan 2026 - 7:00AM
Shanghai steps up oversight of delayed payment practices hurting suppliers
Task force set up to protect supply-chain vendors and stabilise manufacturing amid fierce price wars.
9 Jan 2026 - 6:30AM
Faulty appliance sparks fire at Hong Kong housing estate, prompting 300 to flee
Fire at Lam Wai House in Lam Tin Estate triggered by a short circuit in an electrical appliance.
8 Jan 2026 - 10:50PM
China semiconductor expert suggests vigilance in buying Nvidia’s H200 AI chips
The US has an inconsistent stance on advanced chips, alternating between limited easing and renewed pressure, Wei Shaojun says.
8 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
4
China seeks ‘safe and reliable’ AI supply as global tech race heats up
Special action plan to promote application of three to five large AI models in manufacturing sector.
8 Jan 2026 - 4:44PM
China sends 0.1-second blackout recovery tech to protect grids in 12 nations
Grid protection technology enables faults to be isolated and restored within hundred-millisecond window, compared with hours previously.
8 Jan 2026 - 11:00AM
videocam
8
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
BYD’s win, Tesla’s defeat, Ford’s pivot: the widening gap in US-China EV markets
From wavering policy to cost gaps, analysts say decades of state backing have given China a decisive edge over US rivals.
8 Jan 2026 - 4:53AM
videocam
Xiaomi’s refreshed SU7 turns up the heat on Tesla in China’s EV race
Updated SU7 model offers longer range – more than 900km (560 miles) on a single charge – and other advanced features.
8 Jan 2026 - 1:50AM
Hong Kong firms set to return to projects as new scaffolding nets expected soon
Deadly Tai Po blaze triggered the citywide removal of protective mesh at around 420 buildings undergoing renovations.
8 Jan 2026 - 3:33AM
videocam
Explainer
|
Trump says Greenland is ‘surrounded’ by Chinese ships. What’s the real story?
China has engaged with Greenland in areas ranging from oil and minerals to tourism. But its footprint is far smaller than Trump claims.
7 Jan 2026 - 11:12PM
videocam
51
Hong Kong’s Sino Land and Great Eagle secure Kowloon site for US$206 million
Acquisition of 41,226 sq ft plot – which could yield 570 homes – reflects confidence in the property market’s recovery as sales rebound.
7 Jan 2026 - 10:04PM
Opinion
|
Why Shein doesn’t have to be the model for the fashion industry
Although the fast fashion label had a bumper 2025 while familiar brands faced collapse, the industry should not conclude that speed and scale are everything.
7 Jan 2026 - 8:30PM
videocam
China discourages trend-chasing among officials, warning of ‘involution’
Communist Party newspaper says authorities should avoid ‘policy bandwagons’ that could lead to economic imbalances, urging plans based on local strengths.
7 Jan 2026 - 10:19PM
5
Tai Po housing site ‘viable option’ for fire victims: Hong Kong councillors
Lo Hiu-fung says government should consider plot, about 1.5km from fire-hit Wang Fuk Court, if it wants to help victims resettle as soon as possible.
7 Jan 2026 - 9:30PM
Chinese robot conducts complex operation on pig without human intervention
The robot completed 88 per cent of the steps on its first attempt, followed by real-time adjustments and corrections to finish the surgery.
8 Jan 2026 - 9:56AM
Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for January 9-11
Indulge in a culinary journey this weekend, from limited-time yakitori to a Nordic-inspired afternoon tea, and a brand new weekend Mediterranean brunch.
7 Jan 2026 - 2:08PM
China, South Korea sign US$44 million in trade deals after years of friction
High-level summit strengthens bilateral ties after years of strained relations, as China shores up regional relationships amid row with Japan.
7 Jan 2026 - 4:03PM
videocam
13
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.
SUPPORT NOW
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Engineering & Construction
The latest news on engineering and construction, including civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Also covers the steel industry, building regulations, construction safety and architecture, plus homebuilding, renovation and land reclamation.
SHOW FULL PROFILE