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AI ‘central plank’ in Hong Kong’s economic development, John Lee says
Hong Kong’s high-quality economic development will be guided by its first five-year blueprint and the coming policy address, with artificial intelligence (AI) as the “central plank”, the city’s leader has said. Speaking at the South China Morning Post’s China Conference 2026 on Tuesday, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu also said Hong Kong’s “one country, two systems” advantages and commitment to innovation and technology position the city to connect the world with opportunities in an AI-powered...
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Korea Times News
· Jul 7, 2026
Vietnam essential to K-food's ASEAN expansion
Vietnam essential to K-food's ASEAN expansion
South China Morning Post
· Jun 29, 2026
How the Northern Metropolis university town can deliver on innovation
The recent visit of Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, carried the task of accelerating the development of the Northern Metropolis. This is not another urban expansion, but a strategic test of whether Hong Kong can reinvent its role in the nation’s innovation landscape. At its core, the Northern Metropolis bears a dual mission. For Hong Kong, it must become a growth engine, creating a third curve of development, beyond finance and real estate, by nurturing original...
Borneo Bulletin
· Jun 28, 2026
Sarawak targets green economy, AI, human capital to drive development
Sarawak targets green economy, AI, human capital to drive development
Bloomberg
· Jun 30, 2026
China Opportunity: Where Global Capital Moves Next
Brian Roberts, Head of Equities Product Development, Hong Kong Exchanges Clearing Ltd. told Bloomberg's Charlotte Yang how Hong Kong powers northbound flows. While on our panel Mark Konyn, Group Chief Investment Officer, AIA; Jeff Li, Chief Investment Officer, E Fund HK and Helen Qiao, Chief Greater China Economist Head of Asia Economics Research, Bank of America shared their optimism for global investment in China with Bloomberg's Rebecca Sin at Bloomberg Invest 2026 in Hong Kong. (Source: Bloomberg)
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 10, 2026
Laluan Bukit Kayu Hitam-Sadao pacu ekonomi sempadan
BUKIT KAYU HITAM: Jajaran baharu menghubungkan Kompleks Imigresen, Kastam, Kuarantin dan Keselamatan (ICQS) Bukit Kayu Hitam dengan Kompleks Kastam, Imigresen dan Kuarantin (CIQ) Sadao berupaya merangsang pertumbuhan ekonomi Malaysia dan Thailand. Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata, projek itu bakal melancarkan urusan perdagangan, logistik dan rantaian bekalan selain menyemarak secara khusus pertumbuhan ekonomi kawasan ... Read more The post Laluan Bukit Kayu Hitam-Sadao pacu ekonomi sempadan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
The Slovenia Times
· Jun 26, 2026
HKPC "E-commerce Innovation Expo 2026" Opens
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Focus Taiwan
· Jun 30, 2026
Manufacturing business sentiment in May highest since March 2025
Taipei, June 30 (CNA) Business sentiment in Taiwan's manufacturing sector improved in May, reaching its highest level since March 2025, as robust artificial intelligence (AI)-driven demand and easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East boosted confidence, the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER) said Tuesday.
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· Jul 3, 2026
Hong Kong’s hub ambitions are not a zero-sum game
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· Jun 26, 2026
Mosti launches RM185m initiative to develop homegrown advanced semiconductor technology
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· Jun 24, 2026
The AI boom is making Taiwan rich. So why do its people feel poor?
The AI boom is making Taiwan rich. So why do its people feel poor?
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· Jun 25, 2026
Taiwan Issues Warning to Farmers Over Rising China Custard Apple Imports
China’s import of Taiwanese Custard apples has become the latest cause of dispute across the strait after the Taipei administration warned local farmers that by increasing exports Beijing is trying to manipulate their markets and economic interests. The controversy erupted after Yao Ching-ling, the commissioner of Taitung county in Taiwan participated in China’s Straits Forum []
The korea Herald News
· Jul 2, 2026
Lee vows to turn Chungcheong region into center of AI-led innovation
President Lee Jae Myung vowed Thursday to turn the central Chungcheong provinces into the global center of artificial intelligence-led innovation as he promoted the government's plan to support large-scale facility investment in the region. Lee made the pledge during a public briefing held in Asan, about 80 kilometers south of Seoul, as a follow-up to the government's announcement of a tripolar mega project centered on attracting massive investment in semiconductors, physical AI and AI data cent
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· Jun 25, 2026
From Shein to Pop Mart: How Chinese brands are grabbing global market share
Chinese companies are moving beyond their home base, expanding overseas and reshaping fashion, tech, and consumer markets worldwide. CNN’s Hanako Montgomery explains why.
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· Jul 10, 2026
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The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jun 22, 2026
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BERNAMA
· Jul 2, 2026
World : AI Spending And Construction Boom Drive Singapore Growth Forecast Upgrades
SINGAPORE, July 2 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Major research houses have raised their growth forecasts for Singapore, citing resilient economic activity, sustained artificial intelligence (AI)-related investment and a construction boom, while easing tensions in West Asia have reduced downside risks to the export-dependent economy, reported Xinhua.
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