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AI drug discovery startup Earendil is said to consider Hong Kong IPO
13+ hour, 37+ min ago (248+ words) Earendil Labs, a biotechnology startup that uses artificial intelligence for drug discovery, is considering listing in Hong Kong, according to people familiar with the matter. Earendil is working with China International Capital Corp and Morgan Stanley on a share sale…...
Beijing E-Town launches world's first smart elderly care robotics station
10+ hour, 57+ min ago (333+ words) On Thursday, Beijing E-Town launched a smart elderly care robotics station, where robots are being introduced into real service settings to assist with the aging population. Described as the first of its kind in the world, the new facility in…...
Government, academia, and industry synergy to boost HK I&T startups
8+ hour, 39+ min ago (492+ words) Hong Kong is cementing an innovation and technology (I&T) startup ecosystem in which the administration, academia and industry are strengthening collaboration with each other to drive entrepreneurship and technological advancement in the city. The HKU Super Angel Symposium 2026, organized by…...
'No one can exclude us,' Iran football team responds to World Cup uncertainty
11+ hour, 8+ min ago (330+ words) TEHRAN - Iran's national football team said in a statement on social media that no one can exclude it from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after recent uncertainty over its participation in the tournament. "The World Cup is a historic and international…...
Where spring dreams in pink
12+ hour, 48+ min ago (808+ words) Beneath glowing petals and moonlit groves, residents welcome a vibrant season as new varieties of cherry blossoms paint the urban landscape blush, He Qi reports. The cherry blossoms at Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden. The 2026 Shanghai Cherry Blossom Festival is taking…...
Games off to golden start
13+ hour, 53+ min ago (795+ words) China's skiers all smiles after winning six medals on first day of Winter Paralympics Chinese Paralympic skier Cai Jiayun is known for two things: a wide, boyish grin that carries him through the grind of training, and a quick temper…...
Canada unveils ambitious plan to strengthen arctic defense, development
15+ hour, 3+ min ago (219+ words) OTTAWA - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday announced a plan worth over 40 billion Canadian dollars ($29.3 billion) to enhance the country's defense and economic development in the Arctic. Carney said that after decades of limited investment, Canada is now securing…...
China loses to Belgium in FIBA Women's World Cup qualifiers
18+ hour, 43+ min ago (842+ words) WUHAN - A slow start led to China's 80-65 loss to Belgium, while Kamilla Cardoso had a big double-double in Brazil's 94-79 victory over South Sudan in FIBA Women's World Cup qualifiers here on Thursday. After scoring 11 points in the opening quarter, China…...
China abstains on UN move against Tehran
16+ hour, 42+ min ago (596+ words) China abstained on a United Nations Security Council draft resolution on the Iran-related situation on Wednesday, saying the text failed to reflect in a balanced way the root cause and overall picture of the conflict and did not adequately incorporate…...
Forging global symbiosis
18+ hour, 18+ min ago (685+ words) Hong Kong is more than merely a launchpad for mainland enterprises going global. The city is having more than its fair share in the thrust through its unique strengths, traditional financial finesse and superconnector role, augmented by increased cooperation across…...