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South Africa Wins First Hong Kong Sevens After 5 Final Losses
Sports•Apr 20

South Africa Wins First Hong Kong Sevens After 5 Final Losses

After losing five championship finals over three decades, South Africa's rugby sevens team finally won the prestigious Hong Kong tournament with a dominant 35-7 victory. Meanwhile, New Zealand's women claimed their fourth straight Hong Kong title in a thrilling match against Australia.

Japan Today•2 min read
South Africa's Blitzboks Win First Hong Kong Sevens Title
Sports•May 1

South Africa's Blitzboks Win First Hong Kong Sevens Title

After decades of near-misses, South Africa's rugby sevens team finally claimed their first Hong Kong championship with a dominant 35-7 victory. The breakthrough caps a two-year rebuild focused on culture, defense, and reclaiming the team's proud identity.

Daily Maverick•3 min read
Hong Kong Sevens Hits 50 Years: 3,000 to 140,000 Fans
Sports•Apr 18

Hong Kong Sevens Hits 50 Years: 3,000 to 140,000 Fans

What started as a scrappy rugby tournament with 3,000 spectators in 1976 has exploded into Hong Kong's crown jewel sporting event, drawing over 140,000 fans for its golden anniversary. The coach from that first game says the city has reached the "pinnacle" of what he never imagined possible.

South China Morning Post•2 min read
Hong Kong Police Officer Joins China's Space Station Crew
Community Heroes•May 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 Post•2 min read
Hong Kong's First Astronaut Lai Ka-ying Reaches Space
Videos•May 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 success•2 min read
Hong Kong and Finland Partner on Health Innovation
Innovation•May 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 Breaks Ground on Third Medical School
Solutions•Apr 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 Post•2 min read
Hong Kong's First Astronaut Launches Into Space
Community Heroes•May 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 Post•2 min read
Hong Kong's First Astronaut Heads to Space Station
Videos•Jun 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 Post•2 min read
Hong Kong's First Astronaut Teaches From Space Station
Community Heroes•Sep 9

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 Post•2 min read
Hong Kong Maps Aerospace Future as First Astronaut Launches
Global News•Jun 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 Post•3 min read
Hong Kong Astronaut Lai Ka-ying Reaches for the Stars
Community Heroes•May 26

Hong Kong Astronaut Lai Ka-ying Reaches for the Stars

Hong Kong's Lai Ka-ying becomes the city's first astronaut on China's Shenzhou XXIII mission, proving the region can become an innovation powerhouse. Her journey from selection in 2024 to spaceflight in 2026 is energizing Hong Kong's tech sector and inspiring a new generation.

Google News - Innovation Technology•2 min read
Hong Kong Program Brings Coding Skills to Cambodian Kids
Acts of Kindness•Sep 8

Hong Kong Program Brings Coding Skills to Cambodian Kids

A Hong Kong educational initiative is expanding across Cambodia, bringing computer programming and problem-solving skills to even more young learners. The program has already helped thousands of students in Hong Kong and mainland China since 2016.

South China Morning Post•2 min read
Hong Kong Arts Hub Signs 12 Global Partnership Deals
Planet Wins•Mar 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 Post•2 min read
Hong Kong Science Fair Opens Free to Public This June
Innovation•Jun 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 Innovation•2 min read
Hong Kong's First Astronaut Heads to Space on May 24
Community Heroes•May 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 success•3 min read
Hong Kong Building 40,000-Petaflop AI Hub by 2030
Innovation•Jun 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 Post•2 min read
Thailand and Hong Kong Team Up on Green Tech and Finance
Planet Wins•Mar 24

Thailand and Hong Kong Team Up on Green Tech and Finance

Thailand and Hong Kong are joining forces to accelerate sustainable development through green technology and finance partnerships. The collaboration combines Thailand's renewable energy innovation with Hong Kong's global financial expertise.

Regional: thailand innovation (TH)•3 min read
Hong Kong Hosts Europe-Wide Hackathon for 1,200 Innovators
Innovation•Jun 8

Hong Kong Hosts Europe-Wide Hackathon for 1,200 Innovators

Hong Kong just wrapped up a 30-hour hackathon across Germany and France, attracting 1,200 young tech entrepreneurs eager to explore opportunities in Asia's fastest-growing innovation hub. Sixteen winners will tour Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area this September to launch their startups.

Google News - Germany Innovation•2 min read
Hong Kong Comic Con Packs Convention Centre in First Year
Global News•May 30

Hong Kong Comic Con Packs Convention Centre in First Year

Thousands of pop culture fans flooded Hong Kong's first-ever Comic Con, filling three days with cosplay, rare collectibles, and international guests. The massive turnout is energizing vendors and proving Hong Kong's appetite for global fan culture events.

South China Morning Post•2 min read

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