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Chinese AI boom sends Hong Kong data centre prices soaring

The AI boom, fuelled in part by the success of DeepSeek, has prompted more Chinese firms to use Hong Kong as a springboard to test models and expand overseas.
The AI boom, fuelled in part by the success of DeepSeek, has prompted more Chinese firms to use Hong Kong as a springboard to test models and expand overseas.

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How Hong Kong is offering young innovators a gateway into Asia

EuroTech x HKTE Hackathon finalists standing in a group together
EuroTech x HKTE Hackathon finalists standing in a group together

Hong Kong insurers’ shares slump on report China to tax offshore insurance income

AIA shares slid 8.2 per cent, Prudential fell more than 5 per cent and FWD was down 4.5 per cent.
AIA shares slid 8.2 per cent, Prudential fell more than 5 per cent and FWD was down 4.5 per cent.

Hong Kong actor and lyricist Peter Lai dies at 76

Peter Lai was widely regarded as one of the founding generation of Cantopop lyricists.
Peter Lai was widely regarded as one of the founding generation of Cantopop lyricists.

Binance says RedotPay diverted users in $605 million lawsuit

FILE PHOTO: Representations of Binance coin cryptocurrency is seen in this illustration taken September 10, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Representations of Binance coin cryptocurrency is seen in this illustration taken September 10, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 6, 2026

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on Aug 3.
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on Aug 3.

Xabi Alonso hails ‘emotional’ Mykhailo Mudryk return in 1-0 loss to Juventus

Chelsea’s Mykhailo Mudryk attends a training session ahead of their football match against Juventus at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong on Aug 4.
Chelsea’s Mykhailo Mudryk attends a training session ahead of their football match against Juventus at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong on Aug 4.

Actress Grace Chan files police report after son, 6, splashed at Spider-Man screening

According to reports, Chan’s son accidentally kicked the back of a woman’s seat during the movie.
According to reports, Chan’s son accidentally kicked the back of a woman’s seat during the movie.

Hong Kong exotic pet expo host charged with illegal possession of endangered species

The seized animals included a taxidermied African grey parrot. 
The seized animals included a taxidermied African grey parrot. 

Tributes pour in for Hong Kong’s ‘Mambo Queen’ Ge Lan after death at 93

Late singer-actress Grace Chang, better known as Ge Lan, was known for her singing and dance skills, and starred in more than 30 films.
Late singer-actress Grace Chang, better known as Ge Lan, was known for her singing and dance skills, and starred in more than 30 films.

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