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Chen Liang, Chairman of China International Capital Corp Ltd.

Leveraging Hong Kong’s Unique Advantages to Expedite an International Innovation and Technology Centre— The Support from CICC for Hong Kong’s Leap into Innovation

2 months ago012 mins

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Chen Liang, Chairman of China International Capital Corp Ltd. In 2026, China embarks on its 15th Five-Year Plan. At this critical juncture, as changes unseen in a century accelerate worldwide and the global innovation landscape is being profoundly reshaped, Hong Kong is presented…

Dancers rehearse before an audition for the Radio City Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall in New York, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Iran Expands Restrictions on Distribution of News Content by International Media Outlets

Cs news2 months ago03 mins

Iran has expanded restrictions on distribution of news content from the country, directing international news outlets to restrict use of their content by Israeli media. A directive issued Tuesday to a group of international news outlets based in Tehran specified mandatory language to be included on “all submitted content, including photos, videos, reports, and other…

Russian Lawmakers Want Banks and Their Staff to Help Fight Ukrainian Drones

Cs news2 months ago04 mins

Russian bank staff and branches could be joining the fight against Ukrainian drone attacks under an ambitious plan approved by the country’s lower house of parliament. The banks would bear the cost of installing electronic jamming systems on their premises while selected employees would also shoot down incoming drones, according to the draft bill passed…

The Hong Kong Jockey Club CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (centre) with JC Scholars.

From scholarships to professorships: Jockey Club nurtures future leaders and supports higher education

2 months ago011 mins

[Sponsored content] “The Hong Kong Jockey Club Chairman’s Scholarship has not only provided me with financial support but has also enabled me to participate in a wide range of community services to give back to society,” said recipient Sunny Wong Wang-chi. Over the years, Jockey Club Scholars have gone on to make significant contributions across…

From left: Ar. Cheung Hoi Lan (Sandy Cheung), Chen Lok Ching (Vanessa Chen), Ar. Chan Wang Fung (Raphael Chan), Chung Yin and Cheng Chun Hei (Alex Cheng), the young winning team for “Heartbeat of the City, Voices of the Streets”, celebrate their first-prize (Area around the Heritage Park in Yau Ma Tei) victory at the URA x HKIA Urban Renewal Design Ideas Competition Ceremony.

How urban renewal can keep Yau Ma Tei’s street life alive

2 months ago011 mins

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] In Yau Ma Tei, street life, wet markets, night-time food stalls, small workshops and informal gathering spaces are tightly interwoven, giving the district its distinctive character and strong sense of place. A young cross-disciplinary team with background in architecture and urban planning believes…

Leaders Keep a Wary Eye on Belarus for Signs It Might Offer Russia Help in Ukraine

Cs news2 months ago18 mins

Russia and ally Belarus held joint nuclear drills last week, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned in recent days that Belarus could provide a launchpad for Russia to open a new front in northern Ukraine. Some Russian troops entered Ukraine from Belarusian territory in Moscow’s invasion on Feb. 24, 2022. In a further sign…

Fiona founded the Green Collective Club at school, dedicated to sustainable greening solutions for the rooftop garden.

Harvard, Stanford, Oxford, Cambridge and more: how YCIS guidance open doors to prestigious universities worldwide

2 months ago010 mins

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] At Yew Chung International School of Hong Kong (YCIS HK), a university offer is not a finish line but the first step in a life of service. The Class of 2026 demonstrates this belief: as of mid-April, graduates have secured places at Oxford…

European investors going after HK business opportunities

2 months ago07 mins

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po (third right) attends a roundtable meeting with representatives of various banks, asset and wealth management institutions and family offices in Zurich, Switzerland, on May 21, 2026. (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVERNMENT) Hong Kong and Europe can pursue practical, mutually beneficial cooperation in areas like trade and investment, as well…

On This Day | Australia’s Linda McGill makes first swim around Hong Kong Island in 1976 – from the SCMP archive

2 months ago02 mins

This article was first published on May 23, 1976. Australia’s long distance swimming heroine, Linda McGill, staggered ashore at crowded Repulse Bay beach yesterday afternoon (May 22, 1976) after completing her round Hong Kong Island swim and said: “I’d do it again – for A$20,000 (HK$883,817 in 2026).” Linda, looking exhausted and close to collapse…

One North has been recognised as the first building in both Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland to achieve ActiveScore Certified Gold.

Sino Land strengthens commitment to sustainability with global recognition

2 months ago09 mins

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Sino Group’s sustained efforts in environmental and social responsibility have earned Sino Land Company Limited a place in the global top 5 per cent of the Real Estate Management & Development industry in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026. The result, announced earlier…