Opinion | Techno-nationalism is now the critical battlefront in geopolitics

Opinion | Techno-nationalism is now the critical battlefront in geopolitics

The revival of techno-nationalism is reshaping strategies across continents. The European Union has embraced technological sovereignty with the EU Chips Act and investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum technology. Japan and South Korea are diversifying supply chains and boosting domestic capacity. India is positioning itself as an alternative hub through the Make in India…

Read More
Opinion | Hong Kong’s outdated licence regime is a barrier to progress

Opinion | Hong Kong’s outdated licence regime is a barrier to progress

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s pledge to address the decade-long conflict between taxis and ride-hailing services is a welcome development for commuters. However, it also underscores a broader concern: the challenges the city encounters with its licensing structures. While there has been movement towards revising parts of the system – such as Transport…

Read More