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Lam Sai-hung: HK port will outshine its neighbors
6G era is coming! China to start research on 6G tech standard in June 2025
Govt unveils action plan on green maritime fuel
HK launches world's first AI-powered writing evaluation tool for HKDSE exams
Apple faces US$3.8 bn lawsuit over alleged iCloud monopoly

Lam Sai-hung: HK port will outshine its neighbors

Transport Secretary Lam Sai-hung said on Saturday that he's confident that the shipping industry will prefer Hong Kong's bunkering facilities to those of nearby cities.

Hong Kong 11-16 13:21:27

6G era is coming! China to start research on 6G tech standard in June 2025

China will start 6G technology standard research in June 2024, aiming to complete technical development by 2027 and finalize the first 6G standard by 2029. This next-generation technology will integrate communication, AI, sensing, and computing, promising transformative applications in industries like robotics and home care.

Sci-Tech 11-16 09:23:00

Govt unveils action plan on green maritime fuel

Authorities on Friday(Nov. 15) announced an action plan on green maritime fuel bunkering, which aims to reduce carbon emissions from the cargo industry and expand the use of green maritime fuels among government fleets and ships registered in the city.

Hong Kong 11-15 21:01:00

HK launches world's first AI-powered writing evaluation tool for HKDSE exams

Hong Kong has launched the world's first AI-powered application for HKDSE English writing assessments. This innovative tool provides personalized feedback and dynamic training, with 20 secondary schools participating in the pilot program. The AI platform aims to address long-standing issues in education by offering tailored writing corrections and improvements.

Hong Kong 11-15 15:47:00

Apple faces US$3.8 bn lawsuit over alleged iCloud monopoly

UK consumer group "Which?" has filed a lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of monopolistic practices related to its iCloud storage service. The claim seeks £3 billion (approximately US$3.8 billion) in compensation, alleging that Apple forces consumers to use iCloud for data storage, thereby violating competition laws.

World 11-15 12:44:00

Construction of maglev express line starts in central China

Construction of a maglev express line linking the cities of Changsha and Liuyang in central China's Hunan Province started on Monday (Nov.11), according to local sources.

China 11-11 20:33:00

China's Shenzhou-18 spaceship separates from space station combination

China's Shenzhou-18 manned spaceship separated from the space station combination on Sunday, and the astronauts aboard -- Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu -- are returning to Earth, according to the China Manned Space Agency.

Sci-Tech 11-03 17:18:49

Watch This | A look at Shenzhou-19 manned spaceship launch in 100 seconds

China successfully launched the Shenzhou-19 manned spaceship on Wednesday. Here is an overview of the whole process in 100 seconds.

Sci-Tech 10-30 09:27:50

Two payload specialists from HK and Macao join China's space program

China's space program reaches a new milestone! The selection process for the fourth batch of astronaut candidates under the China Manned Space Program was completed earlier this year, with 10 new astronaut trainees officially joining the ranks. This group includes eight spacecraft pilots and two payload specialists—one from Hong Kong and one from Macao.

Sci-Tech 10-29 10:06:21

China unveils Shenzhou-19 crew for space station mission

Chinese astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze will carry out the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceflight mission, and Cai will be the commander, the China Manned Space Agency announced at a press conference on Tuesday.

Sci-Tech 10-29 09:17:27

AI cloud graphics processing unit platform sets up regional headquarters in HK

Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) announced today (Oct. 28) that DeepTrin, an artificial intelligence (AI) cloud graphics processing unit (GPU) platform from the Mainland, has established its regional headquarters in HK, aiming to leverage the city's advantages to build a core research and development (R&D) team and raise the brand's influence in the Asia-Pacific market.

Sci-Tech 10-28 12:36:00

Google plans to launch Gemini 2.0 in Dec

According to a report by The Vergeon on Oct. 26, Google is set to release its next-generation AI model, Gemini 2.0, in December. This launch is expected to coincide with OpenAI's release of its upcoming flagship model.

Sci-Tech 10-26 16:24:21

Arm Holdings to cancel Qualcomm chip design license

According to a recent report by Bloomberg, Arm Holdings has initiated steps to revoke its long-standing partner Qualcomm's license to use Arm's intellectual property for chip design.

Sci-Tech 10-23 16:34:00

Beijing plans to vastly expand autonomous driving test area

Beijing plans to significantly expand its high-level autonomous driving demonstration area to approximately 3,000 square kilometers between the fourth and sixth ring roads, more than double the size of the city's six urban districts, an official has said.

China 10-20 13:15:02

Be My Guest | Growing together with China's lunar exploration programs: Young HKU geologist calls for joint effort to 'reach for the moon'

After obtaining his PhD in planetary geology, Dr. Qian joined the Laboratory for Space Research at the University of Hong Kong as a postdoctoral researcher. His contributions to Chang'e Program include significant advancements in the geological characteristics of landing sites, research on simulated lunar soil, and analysis of returned lunar samples.

Be My Guest 10-08 16:39:51