The investments, which will yield 3,200 jobs, come amid government efforts to enhance Hong Kong’s position as an innovation hub in the field.
Hong Kong SMEs’ confidence in the second-quarter business outlook has improved slightly, but it remains well below the year-earlier level when confidence soared on the back of border reopening, survey shows.
A total of 38 artefacts from the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties have been returned at a handover ceremony.
Chinese foreign ministry says Beijing consistently committed to dialogue and consultation with Manila over the shoal.
Chinese foreign ministry comment comes after Indian leader Narendra Modi in interview to Newsweek calls on both sides to ‘urgently address’ matter.
New rules are emerging around use of government vehicles, resource use, unauthorised office printing and bottled water in a push to showcase austerity.
Move ‘disregards the risk of nuclear proliferation’ and would ‘intensify the arms race’ in the region, foreign ministry spokeswoman says.
Wuhan University professor Feng Chuan says local government debt problems in China have torn apart the fundamental trust system that upholds social governance order.
Local governments prohibit sale and production of joss paper, spirit money and other offerings used in ancestor worship during Tomb-Sweeping Day, sparking online debate and drawing rare dissent from state media over ‘crude and heavy-handed’ measures.
Beijing demands investigation into bombing that killed engineers working on hydroelectric dam – the third major attack on Chinese interests in the South Asian country in a week.
Chinese leader offers support to Caribbean island country’s active role in regional and international affairs.
China’s foreign ministry confirms visits by the Dutch leader and trade minister to visit Beijing on Tuesday and Wednesday.
While analysts are optimistic about the return of international students to China, many prospective and former students report dwindling enthusiasm for Chinese universities.
Residents in Xian and Qingdao say change will not drive more traffic to Hong Kong as present arrangements not much different.
Country’s top political advisory body is told that excessive use of security systems is hurting the hospitality sector.
Repair work to fix signalling issues is complete, railway operator says.
Reported scam losses hit HK$5.49 billion last year with fraudsters changing methods to trick victims.
About 410,000 people, or 5.6 per cent of Hong Kong’s population, estimated to have been infected with virus.
‘I’ve heard people say that I didn’t want to play for political reasons and many other reasons that are totally untrue,’ soccer player says in two-minute video posted on Weibo.
Inspired by a mural by a Finnish artist, businesswoman Vikky Tam’s project uses volunteers to help paint scenes celebrating local life in spots across Hong Kong.
Consumer Council warns 90 per cent of instant noodle samples contain potential carcinogens, but residents take to social media to defend their favourite snack.
Warning on Year of the Dragon lizard buying after 2023’s Year of the Rabbit saw big increase in unwanted bunnies handed over to animal welfare groups.
China’s population is expected to age dramatically as birth rates drop and the labour force shrinks. Who will care for the elderly in a far greyer future – and what happens when carers, already on the older side, become seniors themselves?
Florist Cherry Leung says customers no longer willing to pay more to tailor own bouquets as shop suffers worst sales period in five years.
Some eateries say they are struggling with a coming ban on disposable plastic, but authorities believe most will have no trouble adapting.
Police said they had received a report that an indoor attraction named Hyperspace Mountain had made an emergency stop.
Au Yiu-kai spent six weeks serving at European Gaza Hospital as part of Red Cross-managed effort.
Lawmaker Perry Yiu says more such sporting events will help with the development of the tourism industry locally.
Police say there will be road closures and warn against reckless fan behaviour amid hype surrounding game.
Kai Tak a draw for buyers of subsidised flats because of good transport links and views across Victoria Harbour and sports park.
