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Thailand and Hong Kong Team Up on Green Tech and Finance
Planet WinsMar 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 Refill Campaign Cuts Plastic 69% Per Bottle
Planet WinsJul 20

Hong Kong Refill Campaign Cuts Plastic 69% Per Bottle

A new Hong Kong campaign is making sustainable shopping easier by turning refill packs into everyday choices. Every refill purchase at PARKnSHOP supports ocean conservation through WWF-Hong Kong.

Google News - Plastic Reduction2 min read
Hong Kong's Mega-Events Go Green, Add $1B to Economy
Planet WinsSep 1

Hong Kong's Mega-Events Go Green, Add $1B to Economy

Hong Kong is proving that blockbuster concerts and sporting events can boost the economy while slashing carbon emissions. The city's green event revolution is attracting major acts and creating a billion-dollar sustainability win.

South China Morning Post2 min read
Hong Kong Supermarkets Cut Plastic Waste by 69% with Refills
Planet WinsJul 21

Hong Kong Supermarkets Cut Plastic Waste by 69% with Refills

A major Hong Kong supermarket chain is making sustainable shopping easier by partnering with consumer goods company Kao to promote refill packs that use 69% less plastic than standard bottles. The three-month campaign includes interactive exhibits, recycling workshops, and donations to environmental conservation.

Google News - Plastic Reduction3 min read
Hong Kong and Thailand Unite on Green Finance in Bangkok
SolutionsMar 20

Hong Kong and Thailand Unite on Green Finance in Bangkok

More than 550 leaders gathered in Bangkok to forge new partnerships between Hong Kong and Thailand focused on sustainable finance and eco-friendly innovation. The landmark forum signals a major step forward in regional cooperation on climate solutions.

Regional: thailand innovation (TH)2 min read
Hong Kong Climate Summit Grows 1,150% in Six Years
SolutionsAug 26

Hong Kong Climate Summit Grows 1,150% in Six Years

More than 10,000 business leaders will gather in Hong Kong this September for Asia's fastest-growing climate solutions event. What started small in 2020 has exploded into a movement where companies turn environmental promises into real action.

Google News - Climate Solution2 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'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 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 Grows Coffee in World's Densest City
InnovationMay 21

Hong Kong Grows Coffee in World's Densest City

In a city where nearly everything is imported, former tech entrepreneur Ringo Lam is proving coffee can grow in Hong Kong's concrete jungle. What started with 100 seeds from Panama has blossomed into a cooperative of 25 farmers cultivating 400 coffee plants on Lantau Island.

Good News Network2 min read
Hong Kong's First Astronaut Teaches From Space Station
Community Heroes3d 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 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 Program Brings Coding Skills to Cambodian Kids
Acts of Kindness4d ago

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 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 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 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
160-Year-Old Hong Kong Utility Goes Green With AI & Hydrogen
Planet WinsFeb 8

160-Year-Old Hong Kong Utility Goes Green With AI & Hydrogen

Hong Kong's Towngas is transforming from a century-old gas company into a clean energy innovator, using AI to maintain pipes and producing green methanol from waste. The utility proves legacy companies can lead the charge toward zero-carbon futures.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read

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