... To said he believed the Hong Kong government "has used organized, orchestrated forces and even triad gangs in [an] attempt to disperse citizens." In this case, the attackers could possibly have ... ( read original story ...)
Exploring avenues to tap into Hong Kong’s fintech market
Venturelab has nominated the ten startups that will attend a 6-day business development trip in Hong Kong. The startups will get the opportunity to explore the booming market and meet potential ... ( read original story ...)
Property prices are ‘trending north’
... percent of respondents are considering buying a property over the next 12 months, while almost 60 percent expected a steady upward trend of home prices, according to a survey conducted by Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks end higher, tracking global gains
Hong Kong stocks closed higher on Tuesday, following a global rally boosted by expectations that the European Central Bank and the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates. ** The Hang Seng index ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of China (Hong Kong): Setting the pace with award-winning connectivity
Other digital financial solutions include the BOC UnionPay dual-currency credit cards. These provide contactless payments for public transport systems in the GBA footprint. The bank also launched Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police launch tear gas in latest mass protest
The march reached its police-designated end point in Hong Kong's Wan Chai district in the late afternoon, but thousands continued onward, at various points occupying key government and business ... ( read original story ...)
China lashes out at Hong Kong protest targeting its office
Demonstrators fear the pro-Beijing government in Hong Kong is chipping away at their rights and freedoms. A group of pro-China lawmakers held a news conference Monday appealing for a halt to the ... ( read original story ...)
New Shanghai IPO board unlikely to steal Hong Kong’s allure
HONG KONG (Nikkei Markets) -- A flying start for debutantes on a new technology board in Shanghai could add to pressure on Hong Kong as a destination for new listings, but is unlikely to dilute ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong start-up that counts protesters applies AI to other uses in city
C&R Wise AI, the Hong Kong start-up that provided artificial intelligence technology to accurately count the number of street protesters in the city, is also helping universities and railway operators ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s how Hong Kong start-up Sandbox VR built hyperrealistic virtual reality games
A swarm of monster bugs are running toward towards me and I’m frantically shooting at them, all while trying to ignore the fact that I’m standing right at the edge of a skyscraper. As someone with ... ( read original story ...)
China, Hong Kong markets open lower after protests, start of new STAR technology board in Shanghai
beating demonstrators at a Hong Kong railway station. The protests are weighing on business sentiment in the city, hurting some retail sales, discouraging some Chinese tourists to come, and prompting ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader says ‘attack’ on China rep office a challenge to national sovereignty
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong’s leader on Monday strongly condemned some anti-government protesters for an “attack” on China’s main representative office in the city. On Sunday police ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police criticized over failure to stop attacks on protesters
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong police faced criticism on Monday for an apparent failure to protect anti-government protesters and passersby from attack by suspected gang members at a train station on ... ( read original story ...)
Why the extradition bill protests won’t burst Hong Kong’s property bubble
Observers argue that a dip in sentiment due to the protests, higher mortgage rates and declining affordability should surely trigger a downturn But as the data shows, the property market is still red ... ( read original story ...)