Hong Kong Science Park aims to double number of start-ups in incubation scheme
The Hong Kong Science and Technology Park aims to double the number of start-ups joining its upgraded incubation programme, with some companies saying the scheme will help to speed up the commercialisation of their products.
The park on Thursday launched its new life and health tech-focused incubation programme Incu-Bio, which is designed to offer start-ups support, such as assistance with laboratory research, regulatory activities and the advancement of research to a preclinical stage over a…
Preparations for 15th NG, 12th NGD and 9th NSOG all set (with photos)
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COVID-19 & Flu Express (Volume 3), Number 40 (Week 40, 2025)
COVID-19 & Flu Express (Volume 3), Number 40 (Week 40, 2025)
Online auction of vehicle registration marks to be held from October 23 to 27
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Japanese-themed race days a winner for Hong Kong Jockey Club, with 2 more added
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has expanded its popular Japanese-themed race days from two to four this year, a move aimed at drawing more spectators, including mainland Chinese and overseas visitors, by adding cultural elements from one of residents’ favourite travel destinations.
The expansion of the “Japan Nights” event series was highlighted on Thursday in conjunction with the opening of the 2025 “Japan Autumn Festival in Hong Kong”, a two-month programme marking its 10th anniversary.
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Action plan to develop Hong Kong’s low-altitude economy to lift off next year
Hong Kong will roll out an action plan next year to develop its low-altitude economy, and passenger drone trials could begin once approved by the civil aviation chief, the deputy financial secretary has said.
Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong Wai-lun announced the plan at the International Low-Altitude Economy Summit on Thursday, while lawmaker Elizabeth Quat Pei-fan said after the event that a key challenge for the sector was turning projects from the government’s regulatory sandbox into…
The AI that minted millions in crypto and now seeks legal personhood
9th October 2025 – (Auckland) A year ago, an obscure experimental chatbot from New Zealand lingered on the fringes of internet art. Today, Truth Terminal is a crypto-flush cultural phenomenon igniting a distinctly modern debate: should artificial intelligence be granted legal rights? Conceived in 2024 by performance artist and researcher Andy Ayrey, the bot has […]
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Israel set to vote on Gaza ceasefire plan following cautious hope and hard questions
9th October 2025 – (Jerusalem) Israel’s government is poised to vote on a U.S.‑brokered ceasefire proposal for Gaza, with a tentative sense of relief spreading across Israel and the Strip as both sides edge toward an initial pause in a devastating two‑year conflict. Under the first phase of the plan, Israel and Hamas have agreed […]
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Former BBC DJ Tim Westwood charged with sexual offences against seven women
10th October 2025 – (London) Former BBC Radio 1 presenter Tim Westwood has been formally charged with multiple sexual offences spanning more than three decades, following an extensive investigation by the Metropolitan Police. The 68-year-old disc jockey faces allegations from seven women, including four counts of rape, with the earliest incident dating to 1983 and […]
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Princess of Wales warns screens are unravelling family life and HK’s children are paying the highest price
10th October 2025 – (Hong Kong) The Princess of Wales has put her finger on a quiet catastrophe: the steady dissolution of family life under the soft glow of the screen. Her contention, shaped with Harvard’s Professor Robert Waldinger, is both simple and devastating — the devices designed to knit us together have become instruments […]
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Sushiro customer with peanut allergy reports severe reaction after eating undeclared allergen in dessert
10th October 2025 – (Hong Kong) A patron with a documented peanut allergy has reported experiencing a significant adverse reaction after consuming a caramel mousse cake at Sushiro’s Mikiki branch in San Po Kong, alleging the dessert contained undeclared peanut components. The customer, identified as Ms W, detailed consuming the dessert during an evening meal […]
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AEON Kowloon City store sparks closure speculation with store-wide clearance event
10th October 2025 – (Hong Kong) The AEON department store in Kowloon City Plaza has prompted significant community discussion after launching a comprehensive clearance sale, leading to widespread speculation about the outlet’s future operations. The prominent retailer, occupying two floors within the commercial complex, has displayed prominent “Clearance Sale” signage throughout its premises, offering discounted […]
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