A working holiday scheme signed between Hong Kong and the Netherlands will start accepting applications from January 1. Welcoming the scheme’s commencement, Secretary for Labour & Welfare Dr Law Chi-k... ( read original story ...)
Another tech listing Bits the dust: Bitmain in Hong Kong
Despite its warm welcome to emerging and innovative firms such as pre-profit biotech companies, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX ... which was filed in September. The mining startup plans to raise U... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-listed wine firm Madison eyes cryptocurrency trading, to buy US$30 million stake in Japanese platform
But no details were given about licences. Kenneth Leung Kai-cheong, a Hong Kong lawmaker, said: “Madison has built up its reputation through trade in fine wines, it is a newcomer to the virtual curren... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-India flights launch with potentially disruptive business model
Indian budget airline IndiGo is trialing low-cost flights connecting Hong Kong with the South Asian subcontinent, with a Bangalore route debuting last week. This follows another low-cost airline ... ( read original story ...)
Top coach must be the goal of Hong Kong soccer chiefs
His appointment ended a nine-month wait for a new head coach and offered the Hong Kong team a fresh start. White’s departure before even finishing his probationary period is, therefore, disappointing. ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai Junshi Biosciences soars on Hong Kong debut
HONG KONG: Chinese biotech startup Shanghai Junshi Biosciences Co Ltd soared more than 22% in its Hong Kong debut yesterday after raising US$394mil in its initial public offering (IPO), a rare strong ... ( read original story ...)
Why later start to the Hong Kong school day won’t ensure more rest for kids
I refer to the debate over whether an 8am start to the school day leaves students tired and sluggish, with a detrimental effect on learning. Indeed, living in this city of hustle and bustle, students ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s first licensed digital insurer Bowtie raises $30m
Sun Life Financial, the Canadian insurance company, has led a $30m Series A funding round in digital insurance start-up Bowtie, the first “virtual” insurer to receive a licence from Hong Kong’s Insura... ( read original story ...)
APAC Startups that Joined the Unicorn Club in 2018
The list also celebrated many Asian countries startups from India, Hong Kong and Australia. Here we take a look at the top five companies in terms of their valuation that entered the unicorn club this ... ( read original story ...)
From surveillance to convenience apps, China is spending billions on artificial intelligence startups
“Among startups, security is the top of the list ... Back to Chun, from City University of Hong Kong. “China has seen AI as very strategic to the nation. It sees itself as moving away ... ( read original story ...)
My Startup Just Can’t Get Funding, What’s My Plan B
A good example is Razer, a gaming startup now listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange and worth more than $1.2 billion. Razer was born out of a failed startup that closed down after the dot.com ... ( read original story ...)
The co-founder of a billion-dollar start-up found his business partner on LinkedIn
In the end, the duo opted for Bernie Xiong, a software engineer who, at the time, was working for a Hong Kong-based business tech company. With experience in China , they believed he was the guy to ki... ( read original story ...)
5 China and Hong Kong scions who are stand-outs in the world of business
Growing up as the child of fabulously wealthy parents who run hugely successful family businesses is not always easy. If they rest on their laurels they will be criticised, but if they go to work for ... ( read original story ...)
Victor Li shares Hong Kong’s image problem
The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission last month recommended Congress reassess Hong Kong’s special trading status for some U.S. imports. These days, CK Group’s business is largely the ... ( read original story ...)