Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Egypt for the first time in a decade, as Cairo looks to foster deeper economic and military ties with Beijing while maintaining its long-standing relationship with Washington. The visit comes as the US-Israel war on Iran and resulting disruption to global trade have prompted US allies in the region…
Hong Kong police have arrested a man on suspicion of stealing nearly HK$6,000 (US$765) in foreign currency while flying to the city from Thailand, with a passenger allegedly capturing the incident on camera and reporting it to cabin crew. The force said the 57-year-old man was arrested for the alleged theft after the HK Express…
Hong Kong authorities have arrested a 28-year-old man in charge of a clinic accused of selling a laboratory reagent as a bogus vaccine against more than 20 types of cancer. The arrest followed a joint operation by the Department of Health and police, during which investigators raided 13 premises linked to the company, said Frank…
Hong Kong customs officers have arrested a woman on suspicion of using aggressive tactics to sell skincare products at a local beauty chain formerly operating under the Opatra London brand, bringing the number of arrests in the case to three, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said on Wednesday the saleswoman, who…
Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has publicly unveiled its standards for the use of government computer systems after uncovering loopholes, including requiring bureaus and departments to self-check their compliance when requesting digital project funds. Danny Woo Ying-ming, commissioner of the ICAC, said on Wednesday that an investigation by his agency had found that…
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is partnering with tech giants to offer on-site artificial intelligence (AI) laboratories at its expanded Shanghai campus, which welcomed more than 300 students for the new term earlier this week. The campus in Zhangjiang Science City is also expected to expand its intake next year, when the university’s medicine…
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Cairo for his first visit in a decade, marking 70 years of diplomatic relations and aiming to bolster economic cooperation amid regional crises. China President Xi Jinping has made his first visit to Egypt since 2016, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries. Egyptian…
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[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] When the devastating fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on 26 November, the response from City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) did not begin with a strategy memo. “In fact, since the very beginning, it was not a strategy,”…
George suggests that the next emphasis of reform lies in shifting from measurement to data empowered national strategy. At the centre of that transition is the formation of a consolidated strategic commission, designed to align government activity around national priorities. “They’ve done several initiatives which have been very successful, including appointing a central commission for…