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Hong Kong is throwing a 13-day summer festival to celebrate half a century of international dragon boat races, complete with cultural events, virtual reality experiences, and citywide deals. The Tourism Board hopes the golden anniversary will bring visitors together for one of the city's most colorful traditions.
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.
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.
Hong Kong's Lunar New Year parade will light up Tsim Sha Tsui with trendy toy sensation Labubu, traditional wishing trees, and performers from around the world. The February 17 celebration expects to draw 100,000 people, half of them tourists eager to ring in the Year of the Horse.
Hong Kong's Lunar New Year celebration drew record crowds as visitor numbers jumped at least 8% compared to last year. Tens of thousands lined Victoria Harbour for spectacular fireworks that lit up the city's hopeful start to 2026.
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.
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.
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.
Hong Kong kicked off Lunar New Year celebrations with a spectacular night parade that drew crowds hours before showtime. Families, tourists, and exchange students lined the streets of Tsim Sha Tsui for the "Best Fortune World Party" featuring 12 floats and nearly 60 performing groups.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The creator of Hong Kong's famous 298km ultra-marathon is calling for holiday reservation systems to protect overcrowded country parks. His proposal mirrors successful conservation efforts used in U.S. national parks.
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.
Hong Kong athletes just made history with their best-ever performance at China's National Games, bringing home 142 medals across three competitions. Cyclist Lee Sze-wing became the first Hong Kong athlete to win three golds at a single Games, while swimming star Siobhan Haughey dazzled with four medals.
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.
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