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by: MSN

Hong Kong's 8 public universities amass nearly HK$140 billion in reserves

The financial reserves of Hong Kong's eight public universities rose to nearly HK$140 billion (US$18 billion) in the last academic year, an 11 per cent increase from 2022-23, according to funding authorities.
  • Wednesday, February 5, 2025

by: Sky

AI arms race 'risks amplifying existential dangers of superintelligence'

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by: UPI

SpaceX launches Maxar 3 mission, high-resolution commercial satellites

SpaceX is scheduled to launch its Maxar 3 mission, with two high-resolution commercial satellites on board, from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday after Monday's launch was scrubbed.

by: Nature

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by: Newsweek

Texas University To Host Four Nuclear Reactors: 'US Needs More Power'

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by: InfoWorld

Is 2025 the year of quantum computing?

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by: Mashable

Google deletes policy against using AI for weapons or surveillance

Google has quietly deleted its pledge not to use AI for weapons or surveillance, a promise that had been in place since 2018.

by: ABC

DOGE now has access to NOAA's IT systems; reviewing DEI program, sources say

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by: manilatimes

DLH Reports Fiscal 2025 First Quarter Results

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by: YourTango

Psychology Says There's 10 Things That Must Happen For Two People To Fall In Love

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by: dvm360

Upcoming microbiome-based nutrition products announced at VMX

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by: FedScoop

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by: Politico

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by: sinchew

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by: MSN

Scientists on path to solve major EV issue with revolutionary new material: 'This is the first time in the world'

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by: MSN

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by: manilatimes

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Porous plastic sheets can cool buildings by radiating light to space

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by: MSN

Semiconductor material for short-wave infrared sensors developed

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Here's what could happen if asteroid Bennu smashes into Earth in 157 years

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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  • Thursday, February 6, 2025

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by: Tempo

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by: Newsweek

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Hong Kong's 8 public universities amass nearly HK$140 billion in reserves

The financial reserves of Hong Kong's eight public universities rose to nearly HK$140 billion (US$18 billion) in the last academic year, an 11 per cent increase from 2022-23, according to funding authorities.

The eight public universities in Hong Kong have accumulated nearly HK$140 billion in reserves, as reported by the Audit Commission. This substantial reserve has sparked discussions on whether these funds could be better utilized for public benefit, especially given the government's financial constraints. The reserves are primarily invested in low-risk assets like bank deposits and bonds, with some universities also investing in stocks and real estate. Notably, the University of Hong Kong holds the largest reserve at HK$47.3 billion, while the Hong Kong Metropolitan University has the smallest at HK$1.5 billion. The audit highlighted that these reserves could potentially be used to enhance educational quality, support research, and improve facilities, rather than merely being held as financial cushions. However, universities argue that these reserves are necessary for operational stability and future development amidst uncertainties like funding cuts and enrollment fluctuations.

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