Cutting-edge technologies are on display at the Centre for Future Construction at HKIC.

    HKIC at the helm of Hong Kong’s construction transformation through AI+ adoption

    [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hong Kong’s construction sector stands at a decisive inflection point. A wave of public investment—anchored by the Northern Metropolis, major transport, healthcare and education projects and flagship initiatives such as Skytopia—has sustained demand even as skilled labour shortages and rising input costs squeeze…

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    Mable Chan says authorities have asked airlines to review their fuel surcharges more frequently. Photo: Jonathan Wong

      Hong Kong adds 820 extra flights to ease disruption from Middle East conflict

      Hong Kong authorities have approved 820 additional flights and fast-tracked 4,100 adjustment applications to help airlines respond to sudden surges in passenger and cargo demand amid the Middle East conflict. “We are actively engaging airlines to encourage them to deploy extra cargo capacity to connect Hong Kong International Airport with destinations currently experiencing service shortfalls…

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      A new model for urban regeneration demonstrated in practice

        A new model for urban regeneration demonstrated in practice

        [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Ronald Lu & Partners (RLP Asia) has won first prize of the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) and Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA) Urban Renewal Design Ideas Competition in the District Study for Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok (YMDS).  The competition invited…

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        Chinachem Group’s composite development at New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 6627, Tonkin Street, Kowloon (Nos. 24-38 Tonkin Street and Nos. 240-240A Fuk Wing Street). The project received the Gold Award in the Developer (Private Sector) category of the 2023 CIC Sustainable Construction Award.

          CIC revamps Sustainable Construction Award to accelerate decarbonisation

          [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] As Hong Kong pushes towards carbon neutrality by 2050, the Construction Industry Council (CIC) is using its Sustainable Construction Award to drive faster progress in the construction industry. Applications for the 2026 edition close on June 18. Key new elements include a dedicated Low…

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          According to Lucas (left), the team’s chief technology officer, OctoScope is a modular autonomous underwater vehicle with interchangeable sensors and an octopus-inspired gripper.

            Hong Kong teens dive deep to safeguard global shipping lanes

            [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] A group of Grade 8 students from Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS) has made waves on the global innovation stage, returning from the Conrad Challenge Global Innovation Summit in Houston with multiple top honours. The team captured the coveted Innovation Summit…

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            Terry Wong, chief executive of HKSTP, says the Global Connect – Global Innovation Exchange is a new platform intended to bring together international networks, delegations and innovation communities for collective growth.

              Hong Kong made a new go-to as global tech gateway

              [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] A new international network, Global Connect – Global Innovation Exchange (GIE), was set to facilitate scale-ups win business, raise capital and find partners as they move between Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland and overseas markets. Unveiled in March by the Hong Kong Science…

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