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Facing a chronic labour shortage and soaring construction costs, Hong Kong’s infrastructure sector is turning to advanced materials, technical innovation and standardised quality assurance to speed up constructions works. Leading this effort is the Building Technology Research Institute (BTRi), established in August 2024 and wholly owned by the Financial Secretary Incorporated. Since its…
Navigating career options amid rapid transformation in the media industry presents a tough choice for communication students weighing options between public relations, advertising and news reporting. For Sophia Chong, a second-year student in the Department of Journalism & Communication at Hong Kong Shue Yan University (HKSYU) facing a choice of major next year, clarity came through a new…
On a hot summer’s day, elderly residents sit chatting under the shade of some large trees – a simple scene of community harmony facilitated by the recent completion of the first phase of improvement works at Mei Lam Estate in Sha Tin. Under the Housing Authority’s well-being design pretest – a key step in applying the Well-Being Design Guide launched in 2024 by the authority and the Housing Bureau…
Several years ago, Mr Lai suffered a mini-stroke that turned his daily life into a constant battle against physical discomfort. The transient ischemic attack left him with impaired mobility. Severe neck and shoulder pain, combined with hand numbness, quickly consumed his evenings. What began as a recovery process soon evolved into a cycle of sleeplessness. The relentless discomfort eventually…
Tech executive Fan Yi-chen commutes from his home in Shenzhen for his job at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation & Technology Park (HSITP) each day. His cross-boundary trip takes only about half an hour, yet it bridges two complementary business landscapes. Mr Fan heads the Hong Kong operation of a Mainland technology firm specialising in artificial intelligence-driven chemical experimentation. By…
Starting a new life far from home in unfamiliar environment with a different language poses significant challenges, a reality well understood by ethnic minorities in Hong Kong. To facilitate community integration and enhance access to public services, the Home Affairs Department funds non-profit organisations to operate support service centres for ethnic minorities. Service user Sheila Ramchandra…
Precision timing, acoustic testing and medical technology may serve different sectors, but they all rely on the same imperative: exactness. Hong Kong’s professional testing and certification (T&C) services offer just that. The Innovation & Technology Commission’s Standards & Calibration Laboratory (SCL) provides services including calibration of power measurements for electrical networks, as well…
At the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area, the Civil Engineering & Development Department (CEDD) is breathing new life into facilities along the Tin Shui Wai river channel. Transformed riverside For the first phase of this transformation, the project team zeroed in on a stretch of the river between Tin Shui Estate and Tin Wah Estate. CEDD Architect Chan Man-kong said they centred the…
The Home & Youth Affairs Bureau (HYAB) recently launched two interactive youth spaces, offering young people opportunities to broaden their horizons, develop positive thinking and expand their social networks. One of these, “Youth Link．Nam Cheong”, serves as an interactive space offering a wide range of activities for young people. Reflecting on her experiences at the centre, a young woman named…
Facing high population density and rising transport demand, the Government established the $1 billion Smart Traffic Fund to encourage research and development and drive innovations that enhance commuting convenience, maximise network efficiency and improve driving safety. A prime example is the Smart Ding Ding System, developed by Hong Kong Tramways over a period of more than a year with fund…
