Hong Kong tech startup Air World has stepped into the metaverse. Through blockchains, the firm says users can build and claim ownership of digital properties with tokens in the Hong Kong-themed ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s judicial independence remains intact, official says
Cheng stressed that since the National Security Law came into effect in June 2020, Hong Kong has moved from chaos to stability and prosperity, which is reflected in restored social order, robust stock ... ( read original story ...)
Token and equity management startup Sprout raises $3M led by Sequoia
As cryptocurrency goes mainstream, attracting individual and institutional investors, digitally-savvy employers realize tokens are an increasingly attractive form of compensation, especially for their ... ( read original story ...)
Together again: Richmondites with ties to Hong Kong rush to buy flights as travel restrictions ease
Some Richmondites with close ties to Hong Kong made a beeline to buy airline tickets after news that Hong Kong plans its lift a ban on flights from Canada, starting April 1. “Some of my clients rushed ... ( read original story ...)
Celebrating Advent of Made-in-Hong Kong AiR METAVERSE
Innovative O2O Mode to Blend Virtual & Real Worlds Pre-sale of Hong Kong Virtual Building NFTs to Generate Millions AiR to House Hottest NFT Bunny Warriors Play-to-Earn in Virtual Adventure Game HONG ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks rise to one-week high on progress in talks between Russia and Ukraine
The Hang Seng Index gained 1.2 per cent to 22,191.01 early on Wednesday morning, and was heading for a third straight day of gains. ( read original story ...)
Covid Live Updates: Omicron Subvariant Is Now Dominant in U.S.
Federal health officials clear second Covid booster shots for those 50 and older, and some immunocompromised people. Hong Kong is running low on coffins amid its deadliest Covid wave. Pfizer and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s IPO Drought Shown in Worst Quarter of Pandemic Era
Initial public offerings in Hong Kong slumped to the lowest level since the start of the pandemic, with external factors ranging from inflation to the war in Europe adding to China-related woes.Most ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader says city’s brain drain ‘unarguable’
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said it was "unarguable" that the global financial hub was seeing a brain drain due to stringent coronavirus rules, but said she valued the city's international status and ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong leader concedes anti-pandemic measures contributed to brain drain, vows to uphold city’s international status
Carrie Lam reveals she had a virtual meeting with diplomats and representatives of the business community, saying she 'fully understands their anxiety' Insisting 'no one' cares more about Hong Kong's ... ( read original story ...)
As Hong Kong eases Covid-19 curbs, co-working operators hunt for more acquisitions
More mergers and acquisitions were in store for the co-working sector in Hong Kong amid rising demand for flexible offices, analysts said. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong landlords drop rents to tie down quality tenants amid a glut of new flats
Hong Kong landlords are slashing rents to attract and retain good tenants, especially in areas where a flurry of new homes will be delivered in the first half of this year, as the city’s unemployment ... ( read original story ...)
Zero-Covid Policy Threatens Hong Kong’s Status As An International Financial Hub
Dorothy Chan Hong Kong’s implementation of draconian COVID policies threatens its status as an international financial hub. This is seen through Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam’s execution of ... ( read original story ...)
Check out the 11-slide pitch deck Moonfare, a startup that lets high-net-worth individuals invest in private-equity funds, used to raise $35 million
Moonfare wants to "democratize" private equity by offering retail investors access to typically expensive alternative asset classes. ( read original story ...)