South Korea’s Lantau Tomorrow Vision – a cautionary tale – Harbour Times

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Previously, I mentioned being invited to an exchange program in Seoul, South Korea. One of the stops was Songdo. Its full name is Songdo International Business District, a smart city on an artificial island formed by reclamation near the Incheon International Airport.

Can Hong Kong catch up in the era of API Economy? – ejinsight

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What is the similarity between the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), Google, Amazon, Uber, Tencent, Alibaba, and Singapore government in terms of an initiative they all pursued? Well, it pertains to the so-called API Economy. In late July this year, HKMA announced the launch of Open APl, claiming that such move will help reinforce Hong Kong’s status as an international financial center. It also proves that this economic model continues to thrive.

區塊鏈發展紙上談兵 – 信報財經新聞, StartUpBeat

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2018年即將成為歷史，是時候回顧過去，兼且展望一下未來。

Rhapsody of robots – ejinsight

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Recently I encountered five robots, with different functions, within seven days, reminding me that the robotic era is approaching.

南韓創科成功背後 – 信報財經新聞, StartUpBeat

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「#起薪點5000萬韓圜 #星期一下午一點返工 #一日三餐免費」──這是在南韓首爾板橋地鐵站上，一間酒店預訂網站的招聘廣告。最引人注意的自然是起薪點達5000萬韓圜（約35.4萬港元）。

完善通報機制 確立盛事之都 – 信報財經新聞, StartUpBeat

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踏入11月，香港秋高氣爽，是許多戶外活動舉辦的熱門季節，好像這個星期五（11月16日），便是本地盛事之一的「樂施毅行者」起步的日子。這個已有32年歷史的大型籌款活動，四個人一組，要在48小時內橫越麥里浩徑100公里，考驗體力極限和團隊精神。去年參加人數有四千多，連同義工，那幾天山頭上有十萬八萬人也不足為奇。數個月後又有全港最大型活動之一的「渣打馬拉松」舉行，總參賽人數更會達七萬多，賽道橫跨港九。

Hong Kong can lead in testing new 5G services – ejinsight

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Though the fifth-generation of mobile service (5G) is expected to become popular only in mid to late 2030s when killer applications are introduced, the new technology is undoubtedly the future for the coming 10 to 20 years, given the unlimited potential in applications — from smart-home security to remote patient monitoring to autonomous vehicles.

鼓勵女生參加「黑客松」 – 信報財經新聞, StartUpBeat

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被財經雜誌《福布斯》評為最佳公立大學的美國加州大學，校長妮寶烈塔娜（Janet Napolitano）近日撰文為女生抱不平。她指近年雖然更多女生擁有大學學位，但她們的收入卻只等於副學士資格的男生；即使美國早於1963年已為公平薪酬立法，但55年過去，男女薪酬差距以每年半個美仙的龜速改善。依此推斷，兩性要同工同酬，大抵到2059年才可達到！

南韓人工島到明日大嶼 – 信報財經新聞, StartUpBeat

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上次談到我應邀到南韓首爾交流，首站是松島。它的全名是「松島國際都市」，鄰近仁川國際機場，是填海而來的人工島。

Consumer adoption of 5G expected to be slow – ejinsight

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Early this year, some manufacturers showcased their application of the fifth generation of mobile service (5G). A South Korean automobile firm had a successful test run in autonomous vehicles from Seoul to Pyeongchang, a 190-kilometer round trip using 5G technology during the Winter Olympic Games.