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Hong Kong innovators

Hong Kong innovators
The entrepreneurs and companies working to change the Hong Kong technology and business environment with innovative products and strategies.
An electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, developed by Chinese drone maker EHang, carries out a demo flight at the urban air traffic operation demonstration centre in Bao’an district, Shenzhen, on April 16. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | How Hong Kong can capitalise on Chinese creative destruction

The Greater Bay Area’s success shows that with the right environment, creative destruction can generate inclusive growth.

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Business of climate change

This Hong Kong start-up helps us see ‘the colour of the wind’ in 3D

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | More than a tech hub, Northern Metropolis can be a cradle for culture

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John Lee policy address 2025

Opinion | Hong Kong doubles down on innovation and accountability for its future

From embracing new development models to holding civil servants accountable, the 2025 policy address could be the most transformative yet.

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People take in the view of Hong Kong’s skyline from Tsim Sha Tsui on February 10. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong shines at Silicon Valley tech festival with record 51 awards

Lingnan University’s innovation team emerges as delegation’s biggest winner, with 8 gold medals and five prizes in fields including AI.

Space

Opinion | A few small steps for Hong Kong, a giant leap for China’s space sector

The city is well suited to advance China’s commercial ambitions in the cosmos and play a leading role in reforming outdated legal frameworks.

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Start-ups

Hong Kong start-up wins EQT Impact Challenge with precision surgical system

Syngular Technology tops 200 hopefuls to secure €100,000 (US$117,000) investment in pitch competition organised in partnership with the Post.

Louis Sze (centre), CEO of Syngular Technology, receives first prize in the 2025 EQT Impact Challenge from EQT Asia’s chairperson Jean Eric Salata (right) and EQT Foundation’s investment lead Anjum Rangwala (left) in Hong Kong on July 10, 2025. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong’s research strength is vital to China’s third wave of reform

Shenzhen’s focus should be on infrastructure like national labs and Hong Kong’s on nurturing foundational research for scientific breakthroughs.

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Hong Kong

Meet the teenage philanthropist behind 1000 Suns and YouthCORE

Social entrepreneur Brian Yip discusses how he cut his philanthropic teeth at a tender age – and why there is more to volunteering than helping others.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | How Hong Kong can reassert its global edge in an uncertain world

The city’s vibrancy, uniqueness, connectivity and agility make it all the more relevant in a fast-evolving global economy.

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Good Schools Guide

The Hong Kong Outstanding Student Award celebrates stellar secondary student achievements

The award honours students for academic excellence, community service and innovative projects in various fields – more than 160 schools contributed 473 award submissions.

More than 160 schools sent in 473 award submissions. Photo: Handout
Supporting businesses as they grow

Building inspection tech company RaSpect evolves from Hong Kong start-up to global player

The company and its AI-powered inspection system gained exposure and business connections through HKTDC and its global network.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Is Hong Kong’s economic strategy fit for a changing world?

The city doesn’t need slogans with ephemeral lifespans but, instead, carefully thought-out long-term strategies.

Supporting businesses as they grow

HKTDC helps PanopticAI take its AI-powered health monitoring app onto global stage

The trade promotion body supports Hong Kong’s innovative tech companies through its Start-up Express programme and international conferences.

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Kyle Wong (standing), CEO and co-founder of PanopticAI, says the support of the HKTDC’s Start-Up Express has enabled his firm to gain international exposure and access important business opportunities.
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | What Hong Kong must do to benefit from talent dislocation in the US

Instead of focusing on the quantity of talent scheme applicants, the city should prioritise quality of outcomes for arrivals.

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Mainland professionals browse job opportunities with recruiters at the Hong Kong Top Talent Recruitment Autumn Fair in Tsim Sha Tsui, on November 8, 2024. Photo: Fan Chen
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong’s economy needs a lean and mean civil service

While the government is doing its best to reinvigorate the economy, the city’s competitiveness is hampered by a labour shortage and high salaries.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong tech start-ups eyeing US should ‘talk less’ about AI: Science Park CEO

Albert Wong urges start-ups to focus on pitching practical applications of products, amid Sino-US tensions and rivalry over AI.

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Hong Kong

She tried several careers but found her niche in genetic sequencing

PostMag talks to 5 women innovators at the top of their game and pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery – here we meet Angela Wu, a professor at HKUST’s division of life science and department of chemical and biological engineering.

Angela Wu, associate professor at HKUST’s division of life science, and department of chemical and biological engineering. Photo: TMT
Hong Kong economy

‘I can grant you a piece of land’: Hong Kong’s Paul Chan eyes AI, tech firms

Finance chief says firms with cutting-edge technology and strong job creation prospects can be given land to develop in Northern Metropolis.

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Hong Kong science and tech

Round table: what can women in STEM do to lead change?

PostMag hosted a discussion between 5 Hong Kong-based innovators blazing a trail: Florence Chan, Angela Wu, Wendy Lam, Gina Jiang and Megan Lam.

Hong Kong

Engineer by training, brewer by profession – and she’s breaking barriers

Anushka Purohit founded food upcycling craft beer brand Breer at just 18 – it’s been a long road of breaking ageist and sexist stereotypes.

Breer co-founder Anushka Purohit has battled gender stereotypes throughout her career. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong must avoid jumping on AI bandwagon and focus on what it does best

Amid budget constraints, the city should gear research and innovation towards sectors where it has an advantage rather than follow trends.

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Hong Kong

This week in PostMag: 5 women leaders in STEM and a trip to Luang Prabang

We celebrate International Women’s Day this week with brilliant women innovating in science, an artist who uses AI in her work, and a beer brewer who started her own company at age 18.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Can Hong Kong emulate the success of Hangzhou’s tech titans?

Learning from Hangzhou’s support for tech start-ups can help Hong Kong become a hub for groundbreaking ideas and sustainable economic growth.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Appeals to business leaders’ patriotism aren’t what Hong Kong needs

If the Hong Kong government wants businesses to help with the city’s development, it must do more to create favourable conditions.

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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee (left) talks to Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, in Beijing on September 24. Photo: Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | 3 ways Hong Kong can boost economic growth and development

The city should take advantage of ‘one country, two systems’ to boost economic growth through internationalisation, integration and innovation.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Back Hong Kong’s tech hub bet with more funding and focus

Despite Hong Kong’s academic and research prowess, government support for innovation has historically been lower than in Singapore and Shenzhen.

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Hong Kong economy

The View | How Hong Kong can lead the way on sustainable textiles

While no longer a manufacturing base for textiles, Hong Kong’s edge in R&D can innovate eco-friendly solutions for the industry.

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