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.
UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) faces pressure to ensure its AI deal with Palantir doesn't grant the Trump administration backdoor access to sensitive data, amid concerns over US data laws like the Cloud Act.
A 63-year-old former HKUST professor, Liu Hongbin, sentenced to 20 weeks in jail for accepting a HK$40,000 bribe to aid an unqualified mainland Chinese student gain postgraduate admission, tarnishing Hong Kong's reputation.
China includes AI chips in 'secure and reliable' tech assessments for the first time, part of its Xinchuang initiative to replace foreign hardware/software with domestic alternatives, targeting AI infrastructure amid US export controls.
Hanoi University of Science and Technology launches "Real Work - Real Combat - Real Strength" model to bridge gap between academia and industry. Students tackle real business problems for course credit, fostering practical skills and industry readiness.
China will celebrate its 10th National Science and Technology Workers' Day on May 30, 2026, under the theme 'Striving for the 15th Five-Year Plan, Science and Technology Compose a New Chapter.' The event, organized by the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST), will feature a main event, four major activity sections, and numerous provincial and organizational initiatives.
A Chinese semiconductor equipment and materials expert, who gained prominence in Japan by developing core components for advanced production lines, has returned to China with his research team. His stated goal is to elevate China's semiconductor industry to international standards.
The 2026 Ningxia Science and Technology Week commenced in Yinchuan on May 24th, featuring interactive exhibits and activities aimed at promoting science and innovation among the public, especially youth. The event showcases technological achievements and emerging industries.
The Shanghai Science and Technology Museum reopened on May 23 after a three-year renovation. The upgraded museum features new exhibits on AI, quantum technology, and aerospace, with 405 interactive displays.
Taiwanese professor Liang Chou-fu, teaching at Nanning Normal University in Guangxi, has been named one of the 2026 'Most Beautiful Science and Technology Workers' in the region. He is the only Taiwanese teacher among the ten recipients and the first Taiwanese to receive this honor.
Arctic port and industrial regions are more resilient to economic and logistical shocks than resource-rich niche areas, according to Svetlana Lipina. Diversified economies like Murmansk and Yakutia can better absorb disruptions than hydrocarbon-focused regions like Yamalo-Nenets.
The 2026 China Cosmetics Science and Technology Conference (CST) took place in Guangzhou from May 20-22, focusing on cutting-edge areas like biosynthesis, AI beauty, and unique plant resource development.
Leaders Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin met in Beijing, signing 40 agreements on tech, innovation, and energy. Experts hope the summit will boost scientific collaboration between China and Russia, potentially offering an alternative to Western-led models and encouraging US participation.
The National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology has unveiled its second-generation Kestrel rocket launcher, featuring a lighter design and improved targeting capabilities. The new launcher is expected to enhance Taiwan's defensive capabilities.
Jiuzhang 4.0, a quantum computer, completed a Gaussian boson sampling task in 25 microseconds, a feat estimated to take the world's most powerful supercomputer over 10^42 years.
