Thanks to microplastics infiltrating the food chain, humans everywhere are now making plastic a regular part of their diet.
The city’s hackathon has yet to be rescheduled, holding Hong Kong back from making the most of the potential benefits spatial data could have for…
The future may be AI, but ethical and privacy concerns could hinder Hong Kong from making the most of the technology. Advanced technology, such as…
The contributions of Taiwan’s first native-born president led to the nation’s successful transition to a democratic political system.
The government has already invested more than HK$100 billion in fostering technology development since establishing the Innovation and Technology Bureau five years ago. What are…
Commercialising innovation and technology is a means of saving local startups, says Dr Winnie Tang, adjunct professor at the University of Hong Kong. Photo courtesy…
If Beijing wants to prove that its new security law won’t impede on Hong Kong’s freedoms, its best chance to do so would be through…
Hong Kong should look to other countries such as Switzerland and the UK to take notes of what to do (and not do) when providing…
Re-imagining Hong Kong’s ferry piers is an investment that will elevate the waterfront to fulfill its visual and economic potential.
A holistic approach is crucial for the success of implementing smart city development in Hong Kong, which includes engaging in discussion with all sectors of…
Hong Kong should speak up about the WHO and its recent spread of misinformation regarding smokers and the likelihood of contracting COVID-19. Photo: World Health…
Don’t let COVID-19 hinder the progress of smart city development, says HKU professor Dr Winnie Tang. Photo courtesy of Diane Robert.
A lawsuit against the HKSTP shows government interference may be threatening Hong Kong’s global competitiveness. Photo: Charles K Kao Auditorium – Hong Kong Science Park….
Hong Kong needs to act on its innovative ideas from its Smart City Blueprint to remain ahead of the pack.
A string of frauds involving Chinese companies listed on overseas stock exchanges makes it more urgent than ever that regulatory oversight is beefed up.
The 2020-21 Budget demonstrates the Hong Kong government’s inability to address structural reforms and responsibly plan for the city’s fiscal future. Photo: Hong Kong by…
Smart city technology has the potential to save Hong Kong from the complications of a future pandemic. Photo: Latest Situation of Novel Coronavirus Infection in…
A student studying abroad in Hong Kong was present during the November occupation of CUHK. She shares her observations of the protests on campus and…
A collection of photos from the months of September and November, taken by a student who was studying abroad at the Chinese University of Hong…
There is no time to waste on investing in a greener and cleaner harbour, says Richard Wesley, Museum Director of the Hong Kong Maritime Museum.
The information stored on many of Hong Kong data centres’ cloud computing may not be secure from breaches. Photo: Data centre by Rosa Menkman.License.
Even if the government fully sealed shut its borders from the mainland, human trafficking and smuggling activities still run the risk of bringing more coronavirus…
Changes in China’s single-use plastic policy gives hope to a future where the second-life market phases out virgin plastic use. Photo: mauriceangres
Hong Kong will lag behind on smart city development compared to the ASEAN countries if it doesn’t make connections with its neighbours and push further…
Having persevered through tough times to eventually succeed with her geographic information system (GIS) startup, Dr. Winnie Tang weighs in on the dos and don’ts…
Dr. Winnie Tang explains why Hong Kong should elevate its smart city strategies if it wants to compete on an international level.
Timothy J. Peirson-Smith, Managing Director of Executive Counsel Limited, calls for action from the Hong Kong and Central governments after the results of the 2019…
Amid all the chaos, people try to carry on life as normal. And important milestones cannot go left un-noted, but they are not untouched by…
Dr. Winnie Tang Adjunct Professor, Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Architecture, University of Hong Kong IDC, the research institute pointed…
Dr. Winnie Tang, Adjunct Professor, Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Architecture, University of Hong Kong Universities in Hong Kong and…