OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: Progress of Chinese tech firms is 'remarkable'

    Chinese tech companies progress remarkable

    The progress of Chinese tech companies across the entire stack is “remarkable,” OpenAI’s Sam Altman told CNBC. Altman’s comments come as China races against the U.S. to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI) — where AI matches human capabilities — and roll out the technology across society. The pace of technological advance in “many fields,” including…

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      Mercedes hit by tariff costs as 2025 earnings more than halve

      The Mercedes star, the brand logo of the vehicle manufacturer Mercedes-Benz, rotates on a building of a Mercedes-Benz car dealership. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images German luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz Group on Thursday reported a steep drop in full-year profit and warned of challenging times ahead, following a year marred by intense…

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      Lam (first from right) stresses the importance of aligning training skilled talent with a mindset for innovation.

        The Vocational Training Council poised to develop skilled talent equipped for Hong Kong’s economic transformation, says the new Chairman

        [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hong Kong’s economy is undergoing a profound transformation into a multifaceted international hub, strengthening the city’s role across the “Eight Centres” set out in the 14th National Five-Year Plan and further accelerated under the 15th Five-Year Plan. The shift, reinforced by the Northern…

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        smart’s business footprint now spans 39 countries with 688 outlets worldwide

          smart Enters New Phase of Strategic Growth in 2026

          [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] In the fiercely competitive global electric vehicle industry, premium EV brand smart has carved out a distinct strategic path. Building on robust global expansion in 2025 – entering new international markets, refining its product portfolio and bolstering its global operational capabilities – smart…

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          Lingnan University is committed to making its campus international. From left, Tang Kwan Yeung, Yona Yeung, Liu Duo, Professor Bradley Barnes, Special Advisor to President on Internationalization and Director of Global Education, Irene Ng, Director of Student Affairs, Fiona Lau, Alvis Cheung, and Seemi Nisar.

            UGC fosters global environment for Hong Kong universities by providing students with national and international learning opportunities

            Can hands-on learning outside the classroom truly redefine an undergraduate’s journey? Lingnan University offers a resounding yes, championing immersive global and national engagement initiatives that broaden perspectives and inspire growth. Lingnan University is committed to making its campus international. From left, Tang Kwan Yeung, Yona Yeung, Liu Duo, Professor Bradley Barnes, Special Advisor to President…

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            The building’s façade draws on the Japanese concepts of “Shima” (stripes) and “Koushi” (latticework), using repetition and proportion to mediate between street and interior.

              A prestigious Central address edged by green

              [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The Mid-Levels occupies a distinctive position on Hong Kong Island. Set immediately above Central, the enviable location allows residents to live at the heart of Asia’s financial centre while retaining daily access to established green space – a combination that has long been…

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              Cranes load a cargo ship at Panama Canal's Port of...

                Hong Kong firm begins arbitration proceedings over ruling against its Panama Canal port contract

                HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison Holdings said Wednesday its subsidiary started arbitration proceedings against Panama after that country’s Supreme Court ruled a concession for the subsidiary to operate Panama Canal ports was unconstitutional. Hutchison said it strongly disagreed with last week’s ruling, and China warned Panama would pay “a heavy price” if it…

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