US says ban on AI chip shipments applies to Chinese firms outside China | Technology News

    Department of Commerce issues guidance on chip restrictions amid concerns about loopholes in export control regime. Published On 1 Jun 20261 Jun 2026 The United States has issued a notice affirming its restrictions on shipments of semiconductors to subsidiaries of Chinese companies located outside China amid concerns about loopholes in Washington’s export control regime. The…

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    Parents begin wealth transfer plans when children are as young as four

      Parents begin wealth transfer plans when children are as young as four

      Mainland parents show greater readiness to use investments and life insurance for inheritance planning, while those in Hong Kong tend to prefer savings vehicles. Across both markets, however, flexibility and control over the timing of wealth transfers rank as top concerns.  Mainland parents, by contrast, favour investments combined with life insurance because of the potential…

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      In his keynote speech, Mr Paul Chan shared how technology and innovation had transformed business and commerce, and analysed the challenges posed by the AI era.

        PolyU Faculty of Business celebrates 30th anniversary of its DBA programme, with over 400 academic and industry leaders gathering to explore new trends for scholar-leaders in AI era

        The Faculty of Business at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) hosted a grand dinner on 14 May to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme. The event was attended by Mr Paul CHAN, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government of the People’s Republic of…

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        Solar Panels at the HKIS Dragon Center for Activities & Athletics, Tai Tam Campus

          Green initiatives make HKIS campus a living laboratory

          [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Through its commitment to creating a green campus by cutting carbon emissions through System Optimization and producing renewable energy, Hong Kong International School (HKIS) is also giving students an in-depth understanding of real-world approaches that turn ideas into action and bring net-zero targets…

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          US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (L) speaks with Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi during the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue summit in Singapore on May 29, 2026. (Photo by JAM STA ROSA / AFP)

            Japan rejects ‘new militarism’, says China is rapidly arming | News

            Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi accuses China of lacking military transparency and stresses the importance of dialogue for regional stability. Published On 31 May 202631 May 2026 Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has dismissed claims that Tokyo is pursuing “new militarism” and accused China of rapidly expanding its military with limited transparency. China continues to increase…

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            Sandeep Sakar (left), HCL Technologies’ senior vice-president, Asia-Pacific, presents Professor Christy Cheung with her award as one of the 50 most influential women in tech at the Asia Women Tech Leaders Award 2025 awards ceremony in Singapore. Photo: Hong Kong Baptist University

              Meet the professors advancing digital safety and molecular design

              Digital spaces and molecular bonds may not seem to have much in common. But for two leading academics at Hong Kong Baptist University, both fields reveal how research can lead to important discoveries that have a real-world impact. Christy Cheung, chair professor in information systems and digital innovation management at the School of Business, is…

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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

                [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…

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