smart’s business footprint now spans 39 countries with 688 outlets worldwide

    smart Enters New Phase of Strategic Growth in 2026

    [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] In the fiercely competitive global electric vehicle industry, premium EV brand smart has carved out a distinct strategic path. Building on robust global expansion in 2025 – entering new international markets, refining its product portfolio and bolstering its global operational capabilities – smart…

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    Lingnan University is committed to making its campus international. From left, Tang Kwan Yeung, Yona Yeung, Liu Duo, Professor Bradley Barnes, Special Advisor to President on Internationalization and Director of Global Education, Irene Ng, Director of Student Affairs, Fiona Lau, Alvis Cheung, and Seemi Nisar.

      UGC fosters global environment for Hong Kong universities by providing students with national and international learning opportunities

      Can hands-on learning outside the classroom truly redefine an undergraduate’s journey? Lingnan University offers a resounding yes, championing immersive global and national engagement initiatives that broaden perspectives and inspire growth. Lingnan University is committed to making its campus international. From left, Tang Kwan Yeung, Yona Yeung, Liu Duo, Professor Bradley Barnes, Special Advisor to President…

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      The building’s façade draws on the Japanese concepts of “Shima” (stripes) and “Koushi” (latticework), using repetition and proportion to mediate between street and interior.

        A prestigious Central address edged by green

        [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The Mid-Levels occupies a distinctive position on Hong Kong Island. Set immediately above Central, the enviable location allows residents to live at the heart of Asia’s financial centre while retaining daily access to established green space – a combination that has long been…

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          China tech stocks enters bear market as tax, AI fears take hold

          UBTech humanoid robot is on display during the 27th China Beijing International High-tech Expo at China National Convention Center on May 8, 2025 in Beijing, China. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images China’s Hong Kong-listed technology stocks slid into bear market territory on Thursday, marking a sharp reversal from last year’s rally as…

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          Hong Kong business confidence hits 2-year high, survey finds

            Hong Kong business confidence hits 2-year high, survey finds

            Business confidence in Hong Kong has reached its highest level in two years, with more than half the companies polled by the American Chamber of Commerce in the city expressing optimism about their outlook for 2026, noting that geopolitical tensions had largely stabilised. However, the chamber’s survey also found that 43 per cent of respondents…

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            China is leading the AI-plus intelligence economy

              China is leading the AI-plus intelligence economy

              For years, China’s economic rise was explained through scale, low costs and manufacturing efficiency. That explanation no longer fits. What China is building today is more advanced – and more strategic – and I had the chance to see it first-hand. As 2026 begins, China is positioning itself as a leading force behind what it…

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