Hong Kong’s No 2 official, Eric Chan, has pledged to fast-track the development of a new university town following a visit to similar projects in mainland China. Authorities plan to devise a strategy to attract top institutions from across the border and overseas.

The HBO original series 'Rooster,' a witty story about a father and daughter in a university town, premiered this week and is available on HBO Max via Go3 television, with new episodes released weekly until May.

Cambridge students unearthed a likely 1,200-year-old "execution pit" containing the remains of 10 men, including stacked skulls and partial skeletons. Experts are studying the find.

Hong Kong's finance chief, Paul Chan, has outlined a 'flexible and innovative' approach to attract businesses to the Northern Metropolis, offering land, tax incentives, and financial support. However, the proposed new academic town within the metropolis, which Baptist University is considering, is facing questions over its slow development pace.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a post-budget webinar focusing on education, skills development, and the concept of university townships.

Hong Kong authorities are exploring options to support universities in issuing bonds to finance the proposed University Town in the Northern Metropolis, with lawmakers advocating for a dedicated approval and credit rating system.