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Cambridge Scientist Picks Hong Kong for Better Research Funding
InnovationJul 5

Cambridge Scientist Picks Hong Kong for Better Research Funding

Energy scientist Chen Peipei left her Cambridge role for a Hong Kong university offering what British institutions increasingly can't: startup grants and resources for young researchers. Her move highlights how budget cuts are pushing top talent away from UK academia.

South China Morning Post3 min read
Hong Kong and Finland Partner on Health Tech Innovation
InnovationMay 13

Hong Kong and Finland Partner on Health Tech Innovation

Hong Kong and Finland are joining forces to advance life and health technology research, combining Finland's digital health expertise with Hong Kong's world-class medical research capabilities. The collaboration opens new pathways for breakthrough treatments and medical innovations that could benefit millions across Asia and beyond.

Regional: finland innovation (FI)3 min read
Hong Kong Researchers Win 10 Awards at Geneva Innovation Fair
InnovationMar 16

Hong Kong Researchers Win 10 Awards at Geneva Innovation Fair

Hong Kong's top research institute just swept one of the world's most prestigious innovation competitions with solutions that tackle energy, healthcare, and smart manufacturing. The wins hint at even bigger breakthroughs coming soon.

Regional: thailand innovation (TH)2 min read
Scientist Liu Jiawei Launches New Lab in Hong Kong
Community HeroesAug 22

Scientist Liu Jiawei Launches New Lab in Hong Kong

Materials scientist Liu Jiawei just made a bold career move that could accelerate breakthrough research. She relocated from Singapore to Hong Kong to launch her own independent research group.

South China Morning Post2 min read
Hong Kong Police Officer Joins China's Space Station Crew
Community HeroesMay 23

Hong Kong Police Officer Joins China's Space Station Crew

Lai Ka-ying, a Hong Kong police superintendent and researcher, will become the first person from Hong Kong to travel to space when she launches to China's Tiangong space station Sunday. Her selection marks a milestone in Hong Kong's growing role in China's aerospace achievements.

South China Morning Post2 min read
Hong Kong Hosts Top Science Prize for 4th Straight Year
Global NewsAug 13

Hong Kong Hosts Top Science Prize for 4th Straight Year

Three Chinese scientists won major awards for breakthrough research as Hong Kong cements its role as Asia's science hub. The Future Science Prize, China's first privately funded research award, chose the city for its fourth consecutive year.

Google News - Innovation Technology2 min read
Hong Kong and Finland Partner on Health Innovation
InnovationMay 15

Hong Kong and Finland Partner on Health Innovation

Hong Kong is teaming up with Finland to advance life-saving health technology, opening doors for Nordic companies to reach millions across Asia. The partnership combines Finnish innovation with Hong Kong's research power and access to Chinese markets.

Regional: finland innovation (FI)3 min read
Hong Kong Backs 73 University Startups With $383M
InnovationJun 2

Hong Kong Backs 73 University Startups With $383M

Hong Kong just committed $383 million to transform university research into real-world tech companies, funding 73 projects that must succeed within five years. The city's pushing hard to become a global innovation hub, and universities are turning labs into launchpads.

Google News - Innovation Technology3 min read
Hong Kong AI Lab Merger Yields Artificial Skin Breakthrough
InnovationJul 19

Hong Kong AI Lab Merger Yields Artificial Skin Breakthrough

A research merger in Hong Kong is producing unexpected wins, including electronic artificial skin that combines pressure sensing with visual detail. The breakthrough shows how combining different scientific fields can speed up real-world solutions.

South China Morning Post3 min read
Hong Kong's First Astronaut Lai Ka-ying Reaches Space
VideosMay 26

Hong Kong's First Astronaut Lai Ka-ying Reaches Space

Hong Kong police superintendent and mother of three Lai Ka-ying made history Sunday night as the first astronaut from Hong Kong to reach space. The successful Shenzhou-23 mission marks a new chapter for Hong Kong's role in China's ambitious space program.

Google: space mission success2 min read
Hong Kong's First Astronaut Heads to Space Station
VideosJun 4

Hong Kong's First Astronaut Heads to Space Station

Dr. Lai Ka-Ying just became Hong Kong's first astronaut, launching to China's Tiangong space station to track greenhouse gas emissions from orbit. The computer scientist will operate a Hong Kong-designed observatory, proving the city's universities can play a major role in space exploration.

South China Morning Post2 min read
Hong Kong Nasal Spray Cuts Stroke Brain Damage by 80%
Health & WellnessMay 5

Hong Kong Nasal Spray Cuts Stroke Brain Damage by 80%

University of Hong Kong researchers created the world's first nasal spray that delivers stroke medication directly to the brain, potentially reducing brain damage by over 80%. Clinical trials start in 2030, with plans to eventually make it available in pharmacies.

South China Morning Post2 min read
Hong Kong Maps Aerospace Future as First Astronaut Launches
Global NewsJun 2

Hong Kong Maps Aerospace Future as First Astronaut Launches

Hong Kong is positioning itself as a key player in the global space economy, with experts charting a path for the city to contribute billions in growth. The announcement comes as Hong Kong's Lai Ka-ying becomes the city's first astronaut, joining China's Shenzhou-23 mission.

South China Morning Post3 min read
Hong Kong's First Astronaut Teaches From Space Station
Community Heroes3h ago

Hong Kong's First Astronaut Teaches From Space Station

Hong Kong's first astronaut beamed a live science lesson from the Tiangong space station, cooking chicken wings in zero gravity and inspiring thousands of students. Lai Ka-ying showed her former school how she spots Hong Kong's lights from orbit.

South China Morning Post2 min read
Hong Kong's First Astronaut Launches Into Space
Community HeroesMay 25

Hong Kong's First Astronaut Launches Into Space

Hong Kong police superintendent Lai Ka-ying just became the city's first astronaut, blasting off to space on China's Shenzhou-23 mission. Her historic journey marks a proud milestone for Hong Kong and inspires a new generation of dreamers.

South China Morning Post2 min read
Hong Kong Science Fair Opens Free to Public This June
InnovationJun 5

Hong Kong Science Fair Opens Free to Public This June

Nearly 9,000 young innovators have participated in Hong Kong's Science Fair over five years, and now the public can join for free. This year's event features AI-powered inventions from 120 student teams and a special aerospace engineering section inspired by Hong Kong's first astronaut.

Google News - School Innovation2 min read
Hong Kong's First Astronaut Heads to Space on May 24
Community HeroesMay 24

Hong Kong's First Astronaut Heads to Space on May 24

Lai Ka-ying, Hong Kong's first astronaut, is set to launch aboard China's Shenzhou-23 spacecraft tonight at 11:08 pm Beijing time. After more than a year of rigorous training in Beijing, the Hong Kong-born payload specialist will join her crew in writing a new chapter for the region's space exploration.

Google: space mission success3 min read
Hong Kong Launches $50M AI Program for All Citizens
VideosAug 30

Hong Kong Launches $50M AI Program for All Citizens

Hong Kong is turning AI strategy into action with a $50 million program to make artificial intelligence accessible to everyone, not just tech experts. The city is launching public training programs, powering up 100 government services with AI, and opening a new research institute to turn breakthrough ideas into real-world tools.

Google News - Innovation Technology3 min read
Hong Kong Develops AI That Detects Drunk Driving by Voice
InnovationMay 10

Hong Kong Develops AI That Detects Drunk Driving by Voice

Researchers in Hong Kong are creating the world's first app that can tell if you're too drunk to drive just by listening to you speak Cantonese. The AI tool could save lives by helping people make smarter decisions before getting behind the wheel.

South China Morning Post2 min read
Hong Kong Cancer Survivors Find Healing Through Walking
Health & WellnessFeb 5

Hong Kong Cancer Survivors Find Healing Through Walking

A quiet revolution is happening in Hong Kong, where cancer survivors are discovering that simple walking offers powerful rehabilitation benefits. New research confirms what they already feel: regular walks boost mental health, resilience, and recovery without the pressure of intense exercise.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read

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