innovation and technology
Coverage of innovation and technology in the Nexus archive.
- Gulf capital flowing into Asia as Hong Kong-Middle East trade up 35%: Paul Chan
Capital from the Gulf region is flowing into Asia as bilateral trade between Hong Kong and the Middle East rose 35% in the first five months of the year. Hong Kong’s finance chief, Paul Chan Mo-po, highlighted deepened ties in economy, trade, finance, innovation and technology, and culture.
- Hong Kong’s 5-year plan will hinge on how it measures success
Hong Kong's first five-year plan, launched with a public consultation last month, addresses economic development, innovation, technology, housing, healthcare, education, infrastructure, and regional cooperation. The plan aims to define success metrics for achieving goals by 2030.
- From invention to impact: Hong Kong Science Fair gives young innovators a wider stage
The Hong Kong Science Fair attracted over 60,000 visitors in two days, featuring 120 shortlisted teams from primary and secondary schools showcasing AI-integrated inventions to solve everyday challenges. Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, highlighted the event as Hong Kong's annual flagship innovation and technology platform.
- Hong Kong’s John Lee pledges 10-fold expansion of new university town
Hong Kong’s leader John Lee has pledged to expand the proposed university town near the border by tenfold to 1,000 hectares. The plan aligns with Beijing’s endorsement of linking education with industry to boost Hong Kong’s economic and innovation and technology development.