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- 2026-08-05 research_milestone University of Hong Kong researchers developed an atomic-scale chip for in-memory search tasks. source
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Hong Kong universities achieve top 100 global rankings in historic Eastward shift
Five universities in Hong Kong have achieved a top 100 ranking in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings, marking a significant shift in global academic influence towards the East. The University of…
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China proposes Asia-Pacific free trade zone to counter US influence
China is reportedly considering a proposal for a Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP) to be discussed at the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) forum it will host. Analysts suggest this move aims t…
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GSK to use Greater Bay Area health data for policy and research
GSK is investing in shared data infrastructure to leverage health data from the 88 million residents of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. This data will be used to support regulatory filings, discover addi…
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Hong Kong teen with rare disease creates AI avatar to share his story
A 17-year-old from Hong Kong, Chen Tsz-kin, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, has developed an AI avatar named "AI Tsz-kin." This digital creation is intended to preserve his life story and message of perseverance, e…
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Hong Kong's new dentist internship program sees over 60% join Department of Health
A new mandatory internship program for dental graduates in Hong Kong has led to over 60% of the first cohort joining the Department of Health. This initiative, stemming from a controversial amendment to the Dentists Reg…
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Hong Kong youth suicide rate climbs, experts warn of social media impact
A center at the University of Hong Kong has expressed concern over a rise in suicide rates among individuals under 15. Despite an overall slight decrease in suicides across the population, the rate for this younger demo…
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Social media platforms urged to combat teen suicide risk
Social media platforms must take greater responsibility in addressing the rising rates of teen suicide, particularly in Hong Kong where the suicide rate among young people remains stubbornly high. Excessive social media…
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Hong Kong students slip in global Pisa rankings for science, maths, literacy
Hong Kong students have seen a decline in their performance in the Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa), a global study by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). For the first…
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HKU launches Wealth Management Academy to bolster Hong Kong's financial hub status
The University of Hong Kong Business School has launched a new Wealth Management Academy to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in Hong Kong's private wealth sector. This initiative aims to foster colla…
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HKU professor suspended over past sexual misconduct ruling in Canada
The University of Hong Kong has suspended Professor Peter Tanuseputro from clinical duties and face-to-face teaching following revelations of past sexual misconduct in Canada. Tanuseputro was found to have engaged in di…
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HKU partners with 17 tech firms for AI labs at Shanghai campus
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has partnered with 17 technology companies to establish AI and fintech laboratories at its expanded campus in Shanghai's Zhangjiang Science City. This initiative aims to leverage Shangh…
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Former Huawei "Genius Youth" Li Bojie Discusses AI Career and Entrepreneurship
Li Bojie, a former "Genius Youth" at Huawei, has publicly discussed his experiences, including a viral interview incident and his entrepreneurial journey. He co-founded Metagent, an AI agent company, which faced challen…
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StreamPI framework gives VLA models temporal understanding of physical world
Researchers from Da Xiao Robotics and the University of Hong Kong have introduced StreamPI, a novel framework designed to imbue Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models with a temporal understanding of the physical world. Un…
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HKU Professor Charged in HK$2.2M Bribery Scheme Linked to IT Education Contracts
An associate professor at the University of Hong Kong, Gary Wong Ka-wai, has been charged with accepting bribes totaling HK$2.2 million. The Independent Commission Against Corruption alleges Wong conspired to accept adv…
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Global infertility cases to hit 79.6M by 2036, posing challenge for Hong Kong
A new study co-led by the University of Hong Kong projects a significant rise in global infertility cases among women aged 35 to 49, potentially reaching 79.64 million by 2036. This trend poses a considerable public hea…
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Humanoid robots play autonomous table tennis at World Robot Games · 8 sources tracked
At the 2026 World Robot Games, a team from the University of Hong Kong and KAI research demonstrated the first fully autonomous humanoid robot table tennis match. Two robots, utilizing the SMASH 2.0 system, played an en…
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HKU and CityU rank in global top 100 universities
The University of Hong Kong and City University of Hong Kong have both been ranked among the top 100 universities globally in the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities. The University of Hong Kong improved its p…
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Sota Wujie deploys embodied AI robots in European supermarkets
Sota Wujie, a four-month-old company, has partnered with a major European supermarket chain to deploy over a thousand embodied AI robots in real-world retail environments within three years. The company focuses on devel…
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Hong Kong student becomes top scorer after biology remark
A Hong Kong student named Sunny Sun Wat-ching achieved top scores in her Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) exams after a remarking request for her biology grade resulted in an upgrade. This adjustment made her one of…
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China's quant funds outperform foreign rivals due to unique market dynamics · 1 source tracked
Chinese quantitative funds possess an advantage over their foreign counterparts in the domestic market, largely due to unique valuation logic for state-owned enterprises and frequent policy interventions that foreign mo…