News 2026
2035年願景近在眼前
The year 2035 may feel distant, but the future of technology and society is already taking shape today. In Chun's op-ed article, he explored how Asia Pacific's innovation trajectory will redefine global competitiveness and human progress. From AI governance to quantum breakthroughs and robotics, the region is building the foundations of a responsible digital era. The question is not whether these changes will come, but how we choose to shape them for collective benefit. [read]
Asia-Pacific's Alliance: Safeguarding the Digital Future Through Responsible Innovation
Asia Pacific is uniting to safeguard our digital future through collaboration and responsible innovation. In Chun's LinkedIn article, he highlighted the launch of the Asia Pacific Alliance of Computer Societies and its mission to build a 'digital shield' across borders. From AI governance to quantum breakthroughs and robotics, the region is positioning itself as a global hub for talent and technology. The challenge is not only advancing scale, but ensuring depth, ethics, and resilience in every breakthrough. [read]
Hong Kong at the Crossroads: Building a Global Convergence Point for Innovation
Hong Kong stands at a pivotal crossroads, shaping its role as a global convergence point for innovation and collaboration. In Chun's LinkedIn article, he explored how the city can leverage its unique position to connect talent, technology, and ideas across Asia Pacific and beyond. From AI and quantum research to responsible governance, Hong Kong has the opportunity to anchor itself as a hub of trust and creativity. The challenge lies not only in advancing breakthroughs, but in ensuring they serve society with resilience and responsibility. [read]
亞太聯手築起數碼防護盾
Asia Pacific is stepping forward as a global hub for innovation, talent, and responsible technology. In Chun's op-ed article, he discussed the launch of the Asia Pacific Alliance of Computer Societies and its mission to build a 'digital shield' through collaboration. From AI governance to quantum breakthroughs and robotics, the region is shaping the future of computing with scale and depth. The real challenge lies not only in technological progress, but in ensuring responsible standards that safeguard society. [read]
香港在十字路口 滙聚創新連接全球
In Chun's op-ed, he talks about how Hong Kong is emerging as a global innovation hub, and Techathon+ exemplifies this transformation by serving not just as a hackathon but as a full incubation pipeline - connecting teams to funding, mentorship, and investors. With 1,900 participants, 470 teams, and 41 global institutions in 2026, the competition highlights Hong Kong's strengths: dense universities, a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem, and international connectivity. By tackling challenges like climate resilience, healthcare, and trustworthy AI, Techathon+ positions Hong Kong as a 'locally relevant, globally applicable' innovation lab, showcasing how collaboration and convergence drive the city's innovation journey. [read]
OpenClaw and the Ledger: Hong Kong's Moment to Seize the Agentic AI Future
When Austrian engineer Peter Steinberger launched OpenClaw in 2025, its quirky 'space lobster' quickly evolved into a catalyst for the agentic AI economy - where autonomous systems act, transact, and even build AI - only networks. In Chun's op-ed, he argued that these agents promise breakthroughs in finance, from trading and compliance to client services, and could drive a $100T+ machine-driven economy, though they also raise urgent cybersecurity and governance challenges. With its fintech sandboxes and regulatory expertise, Hong Kong is well placed to lead in shaping safe, global adoption of agentic AI. [read]
Finance+AI: Hong Kong's Bold Bid for Global Leadership
In Chun's op-ed 'Finance+AI: Hong Kong's Bold Bid for Global Leadership,' he argued how the new 2026-27 Budget positions Hong Kong at the global forefront of Finance and AI. From billions in AI R&D and talent subsidies to 5,000 petaFLOPS of computing power, Hong Kong is fusing capital strength with technological ambition. Hong Kong isn't just catching up, it's redefining what a financial hub means in the age of artificial intelligence. [read]
「金融+AI」成港增長核心引擎
Hong Kong stands at a pivotal moment in AI-driven finance, with risk management, compliance, and customer experience emerging as breakthrough areas. In Chun's op-ed article, he argued that Hong Kong's strength lies in combining global financial status with supportive policy to build a trustworthy AI ecosystem, though balancing innovation with regulation remains a challenge. More than technology, AI represents a cultural and governance shift-requiring collaboration, talent development, and clear frameworks to power Hong Kong's growth on the international stage. [read]
From Viral Curiosity to Sovereign Infrastructure: Why Finance Must Seize the 'Claw'
The age of chatbots is ending - the age of agentic AI has begun. In Chun's op-ed, he explored how Hong Kong - and the global financial sector - can harness hardened, sovereign agentic AI stacks to reduce dependency, strengthen compliance, and build resilience in a multipolar digital economy. The 'lobster' may have started as a viral experiment, but it's now a blueprint for the future of finance with sovereign AI. The question is: will leaders seize it, or stay tethered to someone else's cloud? [read]
金融業必須掌握「主權AI」
The financial industry's future depends on building 'sovereign AI' rather than relying on foreign cloud APIs. In Chun's op-ed article, he discussed how China's rise in open-source proxy frameworks and local models shows how sovereign AI can underpin resilience, while Europe, India, and the Middle East are pursuing similar paths - potentially driving 40% of global AI spending by 2030. Hong Kong is uniquely positioned to bridge Western proprietary stacks and Chinese open-source systems, making it a potential hub for 'agentic AI governance' in finance. History suggests that those who wait for perfect security will pay those who act first; now is the moment for finance to seize sovereignty and secure autonomy. [read]
