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Hong Kong School Pauses Phone Ban After Student Voices Heard
SolutionsMay 6

Hong Kong School Pauses Phone Ban After Student Voices Heard

A Hong Kong secondary school is reviewing its strict mobile phone policy after students and parents spoke up about their concerns. The move shows how student feedback can shape school decisions in real time.

South China Morning Post2 min read
Hong Kong's New Innovation School Graduates First Class
InnovationMay 10

Hong Kong's New Innovation School Graduates First Class

The University of Hong Kong celebrated the first year of its School of Innovation, where students are learning to solve real-world problems alongside tech companies. The program connects classrooms to industry, giving future innovators hands-on experience at places like Tencent and Hong Kong Science Park. #

Google News - Education Milestone2 min read
Hong Kong Breaks Ground on Third Medical School
SolutionsApr 28

Hong Kong Breaks Ground on Third Medical School

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has started construction on a groundbreaking medical school that will train 50 doctors annually starting in 2028. The school has already attracted seven top professors and signals the city's growing role as a global healthcare hub.

South China Morning Post2 min read
Hong Kong School Hosts 2:30am World Cup Watch Party
Daily MixJun 22

Hong Kong School Hosts 2:30am World Cup Watch Party

A Hong Kong primary school is inviting students and parents to campus at 2:30am to watch a World Cup semi-final together. The unusual event has sparked online excitement, with parents calling it a once-in-a-lifetime memory.

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 Students Patent Food Waste Solution at Age 14
InnovationMay 20

Hong Kong Students Patent Food Waste Solution at Age 14

Four high school students from Aberdeen Technical School in Hong Kong just earned a patent for a system that slashes food spoilage in transport by 75%. Their invention could prevent 15 tons of wasted produce for every 100 tons shipped.

Google News - School Innovation3 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 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 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'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 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'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
All 8 Hong Kong Universities Reach Asia Top 100
SolutionsApr 23

All 8 Hong Kong Universities Reach Asia Top 100

For the first time ever, every public university in Hong Kong has ranked in the top 100 of Asia's most prestigious education rankings. The achievement confirms Hong Kong as the only city in the world with five universities in the global top 100.

South China Morning Post2 min read
Hong Kong Students Turn Smelly River Into Innovation Win
InnovationJun 1

Hong Kong Students Turn Smelly River Into Innovation Win

High school students beside Hong Kong's Tuen Mun River got tired of the smell and built a floating garden that cleans the water naturally. Their eco-purification system just won a citywide youth innovation challenge alongside dozens of other student solutions tackling real community problems.

South China Morning Post3 min read
Hong Kong Charity Teaches Kids Finance Through Board Games
Acts of KindnessJan 18

Hong Kong Charity Teaches Kids Finance Through Board Games

A Hong Kong charity is making financial literacy fun for students using a Monopoly-style board game that teaches real-world money skills. Since 2022, Talents Foundation has filled a crucial gap left by schools and parents who rarely discuss personal finance with children.

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 Students Honor 400 Helpers as 'Second Mothers
Acts of KindnessMar 13

Hong Kong Students Honor 400 Helpers as 'Second Mothers

Fifty students at a Hong Kong international school organized a celebration for more than 400 foreign domestic helpers, calling them "second mothers" who shape multicultural homes. The 14-year tradition creates space for genuine connection beyond traditional employer-helper boundaries.

South China Morning Post2 min read
Hong Kong Arts Hub Signs 12 Global Partnership Deals
Planet WinsMar 22

Hong Kong Arts Hub Signs 12 Global Partnership Deals

Hong Kong just strengthened its position as a cultural bridge between East and West with 12 new international partnerships. The agreements will bring world-class performances to the city and share Hong Kong's creative talent with global audiences.

South China Morning Post2 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 Building 40,000-Petaflop AI Hub by 2030
InnovationJun 16

Hong Kong Building 40,000-Petaflop AI Hub by 2030

Hong Kong is building a massive AI data center with 40,000 petaflops of computing power by 2030, positioning the city as a global tech innovation hub. The partnership between Hong Kong Science Park and AI giant SenseTime could transform how AI products reach international markets.

South China Morning Post2 min read

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