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Hong Kong firm becomes global leader in hacker-proofing organizations

Just using anti-virus software doesn't cut it these days: companies are looking for managed cybersecurity with a powerful network of humans and machines working together. Image above shows Mark Webb-Johnson of Network Box. FROM A HI-TECH SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER in Kowloon, a firm called Network Box has quietly risen to a role in which it…

3 days ago0Comments ByNury Vittachi

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Hong Kong has the tech ability to move into space logistics

The concept of the "low-altitude economy", such as drone-powered delivery of products, services, and even people, is all the buzz. But leading Hong Kong aerospace expert, Professor Dewey Yee, says we could aim higher, literally, to put the city at the forefront of space logistics FOR MOST HONG KONG people, it was unimaginable that a…

5 days ago0Comments ByDewey Yee

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Government steps up enhancing living space in subsidised flats

The government has stepped up enhancing living space in subsidised flats for the benefits of households, said Director of Housing Rosanna Law Shuk-pui. Law, who also serves as Permanent Secretary for Housing, emphasized the public housing is valuable social resources. Law said Chief Executive John Lee has earlier promised in the 2022 Policy Address that…

November 12, 20240Comments ByH.C. Lu

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Game, set and match for world’s longest-living community

THE WORLD'S LONGEST-LIVED community provided powerful proof of its powers this week: with a sparkling display of high-energy tennis from older players, including some well into their 70s. "Masters" tournaments are for players aged 30 to 90+. Image: Hong Kong Country Club Hong Kong has long held the crown for global longevity, with men living to…

November 9, 20240Comments ByNury Vittachi

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Century-old Lin Heung Tea House offers quintessential HK experience

THE MEDIA OFTEN implies that Hong Kong has lost many or most of its restaurants - while in fact it has a record number of eateries. It's the fact that they come and go so fast that causes people to make the mistake. Yet there's one place which has been open for more than a…

November 8, 20240Comments ByH.C. Lu

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In old Wan Chai, a traditional area gets a thoughtful face-lift

MUCH OF THE WAN CHAI district of Hong Kong consists of small, packed streets and busy shops. But Lee Tung Avenue (利東街) is different. It is modern, gentrified area, with a wide pedestrian precinct, bordered by shops and cafes. It was previously much like the other lanes in the area, and was known as…

October 30, 20240Comments ByH.C. Lu

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Hong Kong sets sights on health and medical innovation hub

Hong Kong’s health authorities have set their sights to revamp incumbent mechanism of registering new medicine and medical devices, transforming Hong Kong into a global health and medical innovation hub. Delivering a keynote speech on the second day of HKBIO 2024 conference, Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau said the city has strived to become an…

October 21, 20240Comments ByH.C. Lu

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Shanghai’s Fudan University strives to enhance biotech innovation and groom talents

Shanghai-based Fudan University has accelerated its efforts on biotech scientific exploration and decoding of life sciences to enhance precision medicine and healthcare management, as well as grooming more top-notch talents. Delivering a keynote speech on the closing day of the BIOHK 2024 conference, Fudan University’s President Jin Li (金力校長) said that the institution has been…

October 21, 20240Comments ByH.C. Lu

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Biotech enterprises and start-ups thrive in Hong Kong

Hong Kong's government has accentuated support to the research and development (R&D) in life and health technology and fostered more businesses and start-ups from around the world to invest in the city. Speaking to biotech firms and venture capitals’ top management, executives and investors on the third day of BIOHK 2024 conference, Dr Cathy Lui…

October 21, 20240Comments ByH.C. Lu

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Sports tourism poised to inject fresh vibrancy to Hong Kong

HONG KONG CAN embrace tourism and entertainment activities with mega-sized sports events to woo more global tourist arrivals amid the grand opening of the Kai Tak Sports Park, and the co-hosting of the 2025 National Games, the sports sector’s leaders and think tank Our Hong Kong Foundation said last week. The Kai Tak Sports Park…

October 14, 20240Comments ByH.C. Lu