Hong Kong deepens push into AI, tech to boost its edge over Singapore, Paul Chan says

Hong Kong deepens push into AI, tech to boost its edge over Singapore, Paul Chan says

Hong Kong is channelling funds into several dozen innovative companies to further bolster the city’s appeal as a hub for technology, banking and finance compared with regional competitors like Singapore, according to Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po. The Hong Kong Investment Corp (HKIC), funded by the city’s reserves, has invested in nearly 100 start-ups involved…

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Hong Kong deepens push into AI, tech to boost its edge over Singapore, Paul Chan says

Hong Kong deepens push into AI, tech to boost its edge over Singapore, Paul Chan says

Hong Kong is channelling funds into several dozen innovative companies to further bolster the city’s appeal as a hub for technology, banking and finance compared with regional competitors like Singapore, according to Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po. The Hong Kong Investment Corp (HKIC), funded by the city’s reserves, has invested in nearly 100 start-ups involved…

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Hong Kong must deepen understanding of ‘one country, two systems’: delegate

Hong Kong must deepen understanding of ‘one country, two systems’: delegate

Hong Kong society lacks a proper understanding of the “one country, two systems” governing principle, only considering it a solution for “historical issues” or as unrelated to national development, a local delegate of the country’s top advisory body has said. Tu Haiming, vice-chairman of the liaison committee for Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and overseas Chinese,…

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‘Two sessions’ 2025: Hong Kong delegates told to be ‘active players’ in city

‘Two sessions’ 2025: Hong Kong delegates told to be ‘active players’ in city

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs has told local members of China’s top political advisory body to “not just be observers” but “active players” to support the city’s development, including the coming Legislative Council election, according to one of the delegates. Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office (HKMAO), also…

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Hong Kong to keep ‘one country, two systems’ model indefinitely, minister says

Hong Kong to keep ‘one country, two systems’ model indefinitely, minister says

Hong Kong’s justice minister has reassured investors that the city will be governed by the “one country, two systems” principle and keep its common law system indefinitely, as he seeks further legal cooperation with Asean jurisdictions. Secretary for Justice Paul Lam Ting-kwok also said on Monday that Hong Kong would host the 15th China-Asean Prosecutors-General…

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