Hong Kong researchers have succeeded in isolating Omicron variant from clinical specimens which will help in developing vaccines against the new COVID-19 strain, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) announced on Tuesday (Nov. 30).

The Hong Kong government will announce the operational arrangements of HK health code system on Thursday (Dec. 2) at the earliest, a major step of its plan for boundary reopening with the Chinese Mainland, according to sources.

Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) Chief Executive Officer Jack Dorsey is stepping down from his role and Chief Technology Officer Parag Agrawal will now lead the company, the social networking site announced on Monday (Nov. 29).

Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam, said at a health summit today that the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation & Technology Park (Park) in the Lok Ma Chau Loop will be completed in 2024, with the primary objective of developing medical technology.

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) has joined the Innovation and Technology Bureau of HKSAR government, Shenzhen Leading Group Office for the Construction of Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone as well as Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone Development Co., Ltd to host a series of technology industry roadshows, starting with the first-ever Shenzhen-Hong Kong 5G Joint Roadshows.

China launched its new Gaofen-3 02 remote-sensing satellite aboard a Long March-4C carrier rocket from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center at 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday (Nov. 23). The Earth-observation satellite has successfully entered its predetermined orbit.

Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said on Wednesday (Nov. 17) the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is a highly innovative framework, within which technology and digitalization will play a major role in bridging gaps and removing barriers.

​Digital Realty, one of the largest global providers of carrier- and cloud-neutral data center, colocation and interconnection solutions, officially opened its second data center in Hong Kong on Wednesday (Nov. 17).

Pfizer asked U.S. regulators Tuesday (Nov. 16) to authorize its experimental pill for COVID-19, setting the stage for a likely launch this winter of a promising treatment that can be taken at home.

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is playing a leading role in InnoHK, a major initiative of the Hong Kong Government to develop Hong Kong as a hub for global research. Nine research laboratories, the most among local universities, are established at HKU with a funding of over HK$3 billion over five years.

The Department of Health (DH) on Sunday (Nov. 14) urged members of the public to support World Diabetes Day (WDD) with continued vigilance and prevention of diabetes mellitus (diabetes) by following a healthy lifestyle, which can effectively reduce the risk of developing diabetes.

The three Shenzhou-13 taikonauts, currently in the core module Tianhe of China Space Station, will carry out their first extravehicular activity in the coming days, China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced on Friday (Nov. 5).

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) is showcasing 38 partner companies and incubatees to demonstrate the impact and innovation potential of its Hub of Gerontech at the Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit (GIES) 2021.

Aircraft designer Gu Songfen and nuclear expert Wang Dazhong were awarded the State Preeminent Science and Technology Award, China's top science honor, on Wednesday (Nov. 3).

China on Sunday (Oct. 24) released a guideline to implement the carbon peak and neutrality under the new development philosophy.