Wah Kwong forms dry bulk venture with Wuhu Shipyard

Hong Kong shipowner Wah Kwong has teamed with China’s Yingxing Leasing and Wuhu Shipyard to launch a joint venture called Huaxing Shipping, with an initial order for 12 64,500 dwt ultramax dry bulk carriers at Wuhu. “This landmark deal highlights...

Hong Kong’s universities go from strength to strength

As the only city in the world with five universities among the global top 100, Hong Kong has long cemented its leading position in higher education in the region. It has scaled new heights with a record six institutes in the latest world top 200...

Maths guru Shing-Tung Yau on what China needs for global leadership in science

Shing-Tung Yau, one of the world’s most influential mathematicians, is chair of Tsinghua University’s Qiuzhen College, which is fast-tracking talented young students through a programme of his own design. Born in the southern province of Guangdong...

Grand Opening of the October 2025 Global Sources Hong Kong Shows Phase I: Building a Full-Stack Esports Ecosystem to Reshape Leisure and Entertainment

HONG KONG, Oct. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Sources Hong Kong Shows Phase I officially opened today. The first of three phases runs from October 11 to 14 at AsiaWorld-Expo. Under the theme "Where Cutting-Edge Technology Meets Digital...

CoinEx Research September 2025 Report: Crypto Rebounds Amid Fed Rate Cut

HONG KONG, Oct. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CoinEx Research’s September 2025 Report: The crypto market rebounded in September, with Bitcoin at $114,000 and Ethereum above $4,100 despite a mid-month selloff due to macro concerns. The U.S. Federal...

University in Hong Kong rejects hundreds of applicants over fake credentials

A top university in Hong Kong has said it rejected “several hundred” admission applications over suspicions they used fraudulent qualifications and stepped up its vetting process with the help of technology such as artificial intelligence. The...

HKUST, Gobi launch early stage-focused venture fund with HKIC support

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Gobi Partners have joined hands to launch a strategic fund to focus on early-stage startups incubated at the university. As the second venture investment fund under the HKUST’s Redbird...

Syria Enters Global Tech Stage with GITEX Debut

Dubai — The Syrian Pavilion will make its first appearance at GITEX Expand North Star 2025, opening from 12 to 15 October, under the banner “Syria is Online.” This marks a milestone in Syria’s efforts to reconnect with the international innovation...

Hong Kong loan scammers using AI to alter identity card photos, police say

Hong Kong police have broken up a local syndicate that allegedly used AI to alter identity card photos to open bank accounts and take out loans, arresting 22 people on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud and laundering more than HK$190 million...

Regenerative medicine is a new frontier for medical tech – and these ASX companies are at the forefront

Regenerative medicine is a fast-growing healthcare field that harnesses the body’s natural healing ability At Monash University, the Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute is internationally recognised for pioneering research Several ASX...

Ethereum Co-founder Supports South Korea’s Blockchain–AI Drive

Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Hong Kong News once a month in your Inbox Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of the Ethereum blockchain and CEO of Input Output, is turning his attention to South Korea as a hub for the next wave of innovation at...

Hong Kong police strengthen fight against virtual asset crimes with new task force

Hong Kong’s new cross-departmental intelligence task force on virtual assets aims to proactively address the security challenges and crimes arising from Web3 while ensuring the technology is not abused, the city’s police chief said. Commissioner...

Asia’s Economic Rewiring and the Rise of Future Business Leaders

HKUST MBA prepares leaders for innovation, inclusion, and leadership in a fast growing region HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 October 2025 – The MBA has faced its share of skepticism in recent years, with some questioning whether it...

Hong Kong Gears Up For A Tech-Packed October With Four Major Technology Fairs

City is set to shine as the ultimate destination for those seeking the latest in electronics and lighting technology Tony Monteleone ⋅ Published: October 8, 2025 This October, Hong Kong will transform into a global hub for technology, innovation,...

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: researcher-entrepreneur tackles rare brain diseases

For more than two decades, Professor Edwin Chan Ho-yin has pursued one of medicine’s toughest challenges by developing treatments for rare neurodegenerative diseases. His pioneering work, now channelled through his biotech start-up Rare Power,...

Tradeweb Expands Asia Footprint With Industry Expert

Tradeweb has named a veteran investor and trading expert as head of Asia. Based in Hong Kong, he will oversee business operations and client engagement across the region as the electronic trading platform continues its record growth. Tradeweb...

Sharp Island overrun shows Hong Kong needs balanced approach to responsible eco-tourism

The first thing I want to say about the Sharp Island overtourism issue, which emerged during the National Day Golden Week, is: there’s a nasty undercurrent of racism in much of the commentary I have seen about it. It’s a shame that visitors acted...

HKFP Monitor Oct 11, 2025: Hong Kong’s film censorship red lines; Beijing’s reminders to local media

Welcome back to HKFP Monitor. This week, we got a glimpse of the effect of the film censorship law, as a media report revealed that 13 films were barred from screening over national security concerns. Meanwhile, a high-ranking Beijing official...

Science The Brighter Side of News North American ice sheets drove most of the sea-level rise after the last ice age

When the planet was heating up at the end of the last Ice Age, ice-melt flooded out by glaciers made oceans rise. Scientists for decades believed that most meltwater had originated from Antarctica. Now, with research headed by Tulane University...

Asia: Stocks pare tariff-led losses, Tokyo hit by political turmoil

[HONG KONG] Most Asian stocks rose on Tuesday (Oct 14), tracking a rally on Wall Street, after US President Donald Trump tempered his rhetoric against China, which he has threatened with 100 per cent tariffs, while Tokyo struggled amid Japanese...