Critics argue proposals give authorities overly broad powers that could rock confidence in city’s digital economy. Read more at straitstimes.com.
AI can detect wildfires and monitor endangered birds, according to Hong Kong experts, start-up
Technology could help conservation efforts by giving better population estimates, tracking habits of certain species.
Hong Kong’s Kam Kee Holdings vows to carry on despite closing 11 restaurants this year
Kam Kee Holdings chairman Ray Chui brushes off speculation business will close, after company closed 11 outlets this year Hong Kong restaurant chain Kam Kee Holdings has closed 11 outlets this year ...
Nurture Hong Kong’s start-up scene to compete for global talent, INSEAD dean says
A vibrant scene will allow promising companies to prosper and attract global talent to the city, INSEAD dean Francisco Veloso says.
A time to be bold: as traditional business strengths are eroded, Hong Kong must reinvent itself to survive
Andrew CollierIn my 25 years living in Hong Kong, I have seen the city perennially struggle with its position as a global financial centre. Between the Handover, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ...
Hong Kong’s 4 new giant pandas called game-changer for tourism industry
City can adopt animal as mascot, develop range of IP products and use its image on Cathay planes, tourism leaders and lawmakers say Excitement is mounting over Hong Kong's sudden surfeit of pandas, ...
Hong Kong panda cubs can help boost economy and residents’ national identity: lawmakers
The births have also boosted the number of pandas at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park to six. Lawmaker Lo Wai-kwok, of the Business and Professionals Alliance for Hong Kong, on Saturday said the newborns could ...
Hong Kong is emerging as a key market and testing ground for Chinese EV makers. Here’s why
“It doesn’t matter so much to me [that it is a Chinese brand],” said Au. “Even the Teslas you buy in Hong Kong are made in Shanghai. I look at the product, rather than where it comes from.” The market ...
‘Negative discourse’ on Hong Kong? It won’t work at hurting its hub status: Turkish envoy
Hong Kong remains global magnet and centre of attraction, Consul General Kerim Sercan Evcin tells the Post in exclusive interview An ongoing "negative discourse" about Hong Kong will not work at ...
Hong Kong’s video gaming sector to get a boost from growing adoption of GenAI
Chan said the Hong Kong government is “actively supporting digitainment development”, including those at Cyberport – “home to more than 160 digitainment companies, over 250 Web 3.0 firms and over 200 ...
Does Hong Kong have issues with USDT and USDC? OSL exec weighs in
As Hong Kong regulators launch a collaborative effort with the private sector focused on stablecoins, a local industry executive has discussed the potential implications for stablecoins like Tether ...
Hong Kong maintains growth forecast for 2024 as economy grows 3.3% in second quarter
Economy should continue to grow for remainder of the year, but faces challenges such as geopolitical tensions, government says.
Oysters destined for Hong Kong’s landfills find new use as building material
Two hotels join forces with cement manufacturer to source limestone from shellfish and reduce carbon emissions tied to conventional production.
Hong Kong authorities urged to raise public project advance payments to keep cash flowing
A business industry leader also calls on banks to allow delays in interest repayments amid a struggling economy Hong Kong authorities should increase advance payments for public projects if serious ...