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Hong Kong
Is Hong Kong following Beijing’s lead and ousting Western tech?
A task force is implementing domestic technology in the mainland Chinese public sector, while Hong Kong has no official related policy.
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Hong Kong society
‘Let’s give it a try’: motion sickness no barrier for Hong Kong’s first astronaut
24 May 2026 - 12:21AM
China stock market
China’s property developers seek semiconductor salvation with chip side-hustles
23 May 2026 - 10:30AM
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Education in Hong Kong
Graduates of top vocational school spared brunt of AI impact, new chairman says
Jeffrey Lam explains how he will steer Vocational Training Council as job market changes rapidly and reveals plans for Northern Metropolis campus.
23 May 2026 - 8:28AM
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Artificial intelligence
Southeast Asia is chasing the AI boom, but at what cost?
A regional dash for digital dominance risks running headlong into an energy crunch and an existential threat to jobs.
23 May 2026 - 8:00AM
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Hong Kong stock market
China AI firms Zhipu, MiniMax to join Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Tech Index
Additions to the benchmark Hang Seng Index, meanwhile, increase the number of constituents to 93 as the bourse operator presses ahead with expansion to 100.
22 May 2026 - 10:51PM
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France
France to invest €1.5 billion in quantum computing, advanced microchips
This comes a day after the US unveiled plans to take US$2 billion in equity stakes across nine quantum-computing companies.
22 May 2026 - 8:27PM
Banking & finance
Standard Chartered CEO apologises for ‘lower-value human capital’ remarks
Winters expresses regret for his choice of words describing how AI would replace some workers at the lender.
22 May 2026 - 7:09PM
Semiconductors
China’s biggest contract chipmaker clears final hurdle for US$6 billion takeover
SMNC is to become a wholly owned subsidiary of SMIC, boosting the semiconductor manufacturer’s prowess and market position.
22 May 2026 - 1:11PM
Singapore
Why Singapore wants to become the world’s ‘living lab’ for physical AI
These machines are set to complement humans in the workplace, but safety should be a priority for their deployment, analysts say.
22 May 2026 - 5:21PM
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Artificial intelligence
Pair charged in US under new law for creating AI celebrity porn
Arrests mark some of the earliest prosecutions under the Take It Down Act as the US cracks down on explicit ‘deepfakes’.
22 May 2026 - 11:02AM
US-China trade war
Trump scraps signing AI executive order to keep ‘lead’ over China in industry
White House postpones decision on more regulation over fast-growing AI market as it may affect US competitiveness with rivals globally.
22 May 2026 - 4:42AM
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Hong Kong politics
Historic Legco trip to Beijing to include tech sector tours, seminars and visits
All 90 lawmakers are expected to visit capital from July 19 to 25, marking Legco’s first collective trip to Beijing since 1997 handover.
22 May 2026 - 12:54AM
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Semiconductors
What is YMTC, the latest contender in China’s memory-chip IPO push?
As China’s memory-chip giants YMTC and CXMT progress towards IPOs, they shine a spotlight on Beijing’s tech self-sufficiency ambitions.
22 May 2026 - 1:20AM
China technology
AI gives China ‘God’s-eye view’ of green sector as data-centre demand booms
Alibaba and Peking University map nation’s extensive green-energy sites – a move that could help stabilise national grid amid surge in computing-power needs.
22 May 2026 - 10:08AM
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Robotics
China unveils first humanoid robot for household chores, ready as early as 2027
Companies are still improving data required for robots to perform complex household tasks, some of which require embodied AI.
22 May 2026 - 12:56PM
China's economic recovery
China’s corporate earnings lag behind stock market gains, survey finds
Equities post strong gains driven by improved market sentiment and tech optimism, though profit growth lags, a new survey shows.
21 May 2026 - 3:59PM
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China-Russia relations
China-Russia joint statement on Xi-Putin summit
The two countries issued a statement following this week’s meeting in Beijing between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
21 May 2026 - 3:43PM
Artificial intelligence
Alibaba signals next phase of AI growth from investment to commercialisation
Chinese e-commerce and cloud computing giant forecasts 30 billion yuan AI revenue in 2026, with agents driving more than half of cloud sales.
21 May 2026 - 2:05PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Tesla’s FSD launch in China heats up competition with domestic EV makers
The long-awaited roll-out received approval from regulators a week after Tesla CEO Elon Musk visited China as part of a US delegation.
21 May 2026 - 12:23PM
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Singapore
How Singapore’s weaponised drone trials could fuel Southeast Asian tensions
As Southeast Asian militaries adopt cheap, lethal systems, experts warn a lack of established rules could prove dangerous.
21 May 2026 - 9:15AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s Chery plans for 1m EVs sold abroad amid global energy crisis
Anhui-based carmaker anticipates 27 per cent increase in foreign deliveries in 2026 as battery ranges improve and oil prices rise.
21 May 2026 - 4:39PM
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Singapore
Singapore’s AI-job cuts debate flares over ‘lower-value human capital’ remark
Economists say the challenge faced by Singapore is whether AI training can keep pace with job losses and work redesign.
20 May 2026 - 9:57PM
US-China relations
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US and China must talk to manage dangers of AI contest in a nuclear age
The coexistence of the nuclear age with the AI age is a cocktail for unprecedented existential danger. Engagement, not decoupling, is needed.
20 May 2026 - 8:30PM
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Artificial intelligence
Why is Chinese DRAM maker CXMT’s IPO attracting so much attention?
ChangXin Memory Technologies is sparking investor interest as DRAM profits soar, AI drives shortages and China pushes for chip self-reliance.
21 May 2026 - 9:21AM
Artificial intelligence
Alibaba unveils new Qwen model, custom chips in bid to become China’s AI factory
Chinese tech giant launches Qwen3.7-Max, its new large language model designed as a robust foundation for AI models.
20 May 2026 - 4:56PM
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Style Edit
Style Edit: Omega’s two-hand Constellation Observatory rewrites history
The new models, in a range of gold and steel alloys, are the first watches to attain Master Chronometer certification without a seconds hand.
20 May 2026 - 10:00AM
Belt and Road Initiative
China’s BeiDou leads GPS, other rivals across belt and road network: report
Products and services compatible with China’s navigation system have captured 58 per cent market share in countries in the trade initiative.
20 May 2026 - 9:00AM
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