Government officials extend Chinese New Year wishes
02 Mar
Health News

Government officials extend Chinese New Year wishes

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Senior government officials on Tuesday extended Chinese New Year greetings, wishing residents a happy, healthy and prosperous Year of the Horse. Speaking on an RTHK programme, Chief Secretary Eric Chan said the government would continue to steer Hong Kong towards sustained positive growth in the new year. "In Chinese culture, the horse symbolises vitality, success, and opportunity. This echoes the government’s commitment in the New Year to continue leveraging the advantages of 'One Country, Two Systems' to consolidate the competitiveness of Hong Kong's 'golden brands' in finance, trade, shipping, and aviation,” he said. “At the same time, we will continue to unite patriotic forces from all sectors of society, and pragmatically advance initiatives beneficial to the public." Meanwhile, Financial Secretary Paul Chan noted that with the strong support of the country and the joint efforts of the...
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Loud decorations, open doors: Disappearing Chinese New Year traditions in Singapore, Lifestyle News
02 Mar
Lifestyle

Loud decorations, open doors: Disappearing Chinese New Year traditions in Singapore, Lifestyle News

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Lifestyle With Chinese New Year approaching, conversations about whether it feels "less festive" or whether it still "feels like Chinese New Year" tend to resurface. While we take part in the festive celebrations in Singapore, some traditions that once felt common are gradually evolving — or even quietly fading — amid growing awareness of sustainability, technological developments and shifting generational ideologies. From childhood non-negotiables such as buying brand new clothes to traditional customs such as leaving doors open at certain auspicious hours, here are some disappearing Chinese New Year traditions in Singapore.Lifestyle 1. Gifting new notesDuring Chinese New Year, brand-new notes are often gifted in red packets to symbolise fresh beginnings for the new year. In recent years, however, banks have started to promote the use of "fit notes"which are clean but used notes, for sustainability. While brand-new...
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Chinese launch startups CAS Space, Landspace advance plans for IPOs
15 Aug
Top Stories

Chinese launch startups. CAS Space and Landspace advance plans for IPOs

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HELSINKI – Two of China's most prominent private space companies, CAS Space and Landspace, are taking significant steps towards becoming publicly listed, signalling a new phase in the country's burgeoning commercial space sector. Both firms have initiated the formal processes required for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's STAR Market, a board dedicated to technology and innovation-driven enterprises. CAS Space, a spin-off from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), has already completed its IPO counselling with regulators. This marks the first official hurdle cleared on its path to a public listing. The move highlights the company's progress and the growing maturity of its operations. Known for its Kinetica series of rockets, CAS Space is also actively developing a suborbital vehicle for space tourism, with a target of beginning commercial services. The company's...
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Are You Considering Chinese AI In Your Strategy?
12 Aug
Science & Technology

Are You Considering Chinese AI In Your Strategy?

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August 12, 2025 AI ecosystems are moving fast, and smart leaders are considering all options when it comes to staying competitive. Amit Joshi is a professor at IMD Business School, and he argues that leaders should be looking to Chinese technology as a possible way to power up their strategies and growth. The adoption comes with some risks that leaders must be aware of, Joshi explains, but a careful combination of multiple AI tools could be the answer. He also explains just how far Chinese AI platforms have come since the arrival of DeepSeek, what makes them different, and examples of how companies are integrating them into their tech stacks the right way. Joshi is coauthor of the HBR article...
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