China's Ministry of Science and Technology and the European Commission have signed a two-year joint research funding agreement, supporting scientific cooperation until 2027 in areas like food, agriculture, biosolutions, climate change, and biodiversity.
Hong Kong's ASTRI, following its April 2026 merger with NAMI, is showcasing new AI and advanced materials technologies at LEAP East. The integration has strengthened cross-disciplinary research, leading to innovations like artificial skin, AI-enhanced firewalls, and energy-efficient cooling systems, while also expanding into Middle Eastern markets.
An analysis by Ordnance Science and Technology reveals China's J-16 fighter jet demonstrated enhanced offensive tactical capabilities by carrying multiple long-range missiles, a configuration described as 'beast mode' for maximum ordnance load.
China recuperou com sucesso um propulsor de foguete orbital pela primeira vez, um marco que aproxima o país do desenvolvimento de foguetes reutilizáveis e impulsiona ações de empresas aeroespaciais.
Hong Kong taxi drivers will soon use an AI-powered system called StreetSights to predict high-demand streets, developed by Dash and HKUST. The system aims to improve efficiency for street-hailing taxis by providing real-time data on customer demand and taxi availability.
A second UK parliamentary committee has called for the NHS to terminate its £330m contract with Palantir, citing public mistrust and inadequate privacy protections for sensitive health data. MPs want an alternative to Palantir's federated data platform, echoing concerns from the science and technology committee and NHS staff.
President Xi Jinping presented China's top science awards, emphasizing tech innovation's role in modernization and global competitiveness. He acknowledged challenges like insufficient original innovation and talent structure issues.
President Xi Jinping awarded top scientists, including Ben De for his work on China's first airborne pulse-Doppler fire-control radar, at a ceremony in Beijing. Xi emphasized the importance of scientific and technological self-reliance during the 15th five-year plan period.
UK Information Commissioner John Edwards resigned after harassment claims and is now reportedly suing a woman who flagged his conduct. Science Secretary Liz Kendall expressed dismay, calling his alleged actions "appalling" and "unacceptable."
86岁的中国工程院院士陈立泉因其在中国锂电产业从无到有、从跟跑到领跑的奠基性贡献，荣获国家最高科学技术奖。他36岁转行，从废弃“鸡舍”起步，成功研制中国第一块固态锂电池，并推动中国锂电产业突围登顶，为新能源汽车产业发展做出巨大贡献。
Indonesian academics have flagged potential data falsification in research by four individuals, prompting the Ministry of Higher Education to form a team for investigation. The case gained traction on social media after two academics attending a conference in Copenhagen noticed inconsistencies.
Six Hong Kong universities have relocated to office buildings and shopping centers in the last three years due to a shortage of classroom space, driven by increased non-local student enrollment. HKUST acquired a 31,410 sq ft campus in Admiralty for its business school.
China anticipates its humanoid robot production to surpass 100,000 units in 2024, driven by advancements in AI, large language models, and AI chips. The AI market in China is projected to reach 1.2 trillion yuan ($180 billion) by 2025, with over 30% of major industrial enterprises integrating AI into manufacturing.
A greenhouse gas monitoring instrument developed by Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has been installed and is now operational on China's Tiangong space station. Hong Kong's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, was involved in its installation.
An article in Ordnance Science and Technology suggests Iranian missiles with biconic manoeuvring re-entry vehicles (MRVs) could achieve penetration effects similar to hypersonic projectiles. It references Iranian claims of these MRVs penetrating US missile defense systems in the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain.
Hong Kong Science and Technology Park (HKSTP) and AI firm SenseTime are collaborating to establish a local AI data centre by 2030. The facility aims to support AI industrialization and will reach 40,000 petaflops of computing power by the target year, with phase one completion expected by year-end.
HKUST's Master of Public Management program emphasizes judgment, not coding, as the key skill for leaders navigating the AI era. The program targets mid-career professionals, integrating AI literacy across the curriculum to address ethical tensions and public interest.
South Korea has launched the '2045 Science and Technology Frontier Strategy Committee' to establish technological sovereignty and become a global leader in science and technology by 2045, the 100th anniversary of its liberation. The committee will develop a long-term strategy, focusing on future technologies and system transformation.
Dr. Lai Ka-Ying, Hong Kong's first astronaut, has successfully journeyed into space as a payload specialist. Her mission aboard the Tiangong space station, operating an observatory to track greenhouse gas emissions, highlights the potential of Hong Kong's youth and universities in China's national space program.
Seoul City has selected SEOP Architecture & Construction as the winner of the design competition for the expansion of the Seoul National University of Science and Technology International Dormitory. The project will add 319 beds, increasing capacity to 1,489, with a total project cost of 44.8 billion won.
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation announced on June 3rd that it will partner with Baotou, Inner Mongolia, to jointly build a comprehensive test base for the low-altitude economy in plateau cold regions. The base aims to fill a gap in environmental testing and practical scenario validation for low-altitude equipment in high-altitude, extremely cold areas of northern China.
KAIST Professor Son Hun has been selected as the June recipient of the Korea Science and Technology Award for developing a low-cost, high-precision displacement sensor for real-time disaster monitoring of small and medium-sized infrastructure.
Hong Kong is injecting over HK$3 billion (US$382.8 million) into 73 university-led research commercialisation projects through the RAISe+ scheme, aiming to transform into a global tech hub. HKUST leads with 19 funded projects.
China's National Grain and Material Reserves Science and Technology Week opened in Wuhan on June 1st, showcasing achievements in whole grain technology, standards, and industry innovation. The event aims to promote whole grains from a niche choice to a daily staple, aligning with national health and food security strategies.
