Hong Kong residential property prices appear at a disconnect with the uptrending cycle of US interest rates, thanks to strong local buying interest and rising demand from mainlanders seeking to hedge against yuan depreciation. Home prices surged to a new ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leadership rivals clash ahead of 'unfair' vote
Hong Kong's leadership candidates faced off in a live television ... Lam is lagging in most public opinion polls which favour former finance secretary John Tsang, perceived as a more moderate pro-establishment nominee. The third and most liberal candidate ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong the most expensive Asian city to build anything in, survey reveals
Hong Kong, already the world’s least affordable urban centre ... America and western Europe combined in the two decades between 1992 and 2013, according to McKinsey Global Institute’s 2016 survey. The Chinese government will pump 1.8 trillion yuan ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong drug trafficker on death row moved to Indonesia’s ‘Execution Island’
A Hong Kong drug offender facing the death penalty in Indonesia has been sent to Central Java’s so-called “Execution Island”. Lai Siu-cheung, who was convicted of trafficking 91kg of methamphetamine, was among seven foreign nationals transferred to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong driver arrested after Lexus flies through air, killing two passengers in fiery crash
A 40-year-old man has been arrested for dangerous driving causing death after a Lexus crashed and burst into flames in Fanling early on Tuesday, killing two passengers. The driver was rescued by passers-by before the blaze swept throught the car and burned ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong policeman becomes viral sensation after saving Pakistani man
At a time when people can become internet sensations for just about anything, a Hong Kong policeman has gone viral for his using his language skills to save a man's life. The internet has gone wild for a Hong Kong policeman who saved a Pakistani man who ... ( read original story ...)
Five fast facts about Taste of Hong Kong 2017, and some of the festival menu highlights
Tickets for Taste of Hong Kong start at HK$138 for Thursday and Friday, and HK$168 for Saturday and Sunday, while VIP passes are HK$598 on weekdays, HK$648 on weekends. See Ticketflap for details. ( read original story ...)
Montreal falls, Vancouver passes Toronto & Waterloo in global startup city rankings –
Canada actually shows improvement despite the minor shifts, as the report two years ago did not include data on startup cities in the Far East, Hong Kong, or Singapore. This one does, yet Canada’s power remains steady. “Canadian cities score ... ( read original story ...)
Spot Chinese silicon supply sparse as producers start furnace overhauls
Spot Chinese silicon metal supply in mainland China has turned sparse in March, as producers begin to overhaul their furnaces, the silicon branch of China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association said in a report in its website Tuesday. The association said ... ( read original story ...)
China, HK stocks up as Beijing official says economy steadier
All main sectors rose in China and Hong Kong. China's tech-heavy start-up board ChiNext rose over 1 percent, outperforming the broader market, after Wan Gang, head of China's Ministry of Science & Technology said over the weekend that China will soon ... ( read original story ...)
Why I didn’t build my company in Silicon Valley
We gave up being a sexy startup to become just another agency ... And even though I don’t like social events, socializing with good friends is what makes Hong Kong home. Sometimes my friends and I would talk code, but we also talk about other things ... ( read original story ...)
Vancouver, the strongest startup ecosystem in Canada
Canada actually shows improvement despite the minor shifts, as the report two years ago did not include data on startup cities in the Far East, Hong Kong, or Singapore. This one does, yet Canada’s power remains steady. “Canadian cities score ... ( read original story ...)
Singaporean startup raises $2.4m to bring its AI-powered digital marketing tools to mobile
It’s also dipped its toes into emerging markets like Myanmar and Cambodia and opened an office in Hong Kong. So far, the startup is happy with its traction across its different countries. Paul says the product has found its fit without much trouble ... ( read original story ...)
10 sales and business development jobs this week
At Wavecell, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative startup environment. You will be working in a fun and growing team who are result driven. Work location: Hong Kong/Full-time Requirement: 5+ years of sales experience in mobile ... ( read original story ...)