Maya de Souza is the Assistant Director for Policy Research at Business Environment Council, an independent organisation established by the business sector to promote environmental excellence. A recent article explored the trends and shifts that show ... ( read original story ...)
Pay gap: Hong Kong women earn more than men before 20 but only half when they turn 60
Findings by Community Business corroborates the study. Only 13.8 per cent of the 585 directors of Hang Seng Index constituent stocks were women as of March, according to the Hong Kong-based non-profit organisation committed to advancing responsible and ... ( read original story ...)
Yedpay! joins queue of hopefuls seeking a virtual bank licence in Hong Kong
The Payment Cards Group, also known as Yedpay!, is planning to apply for a virtual bank licence from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority to expand into the corporate banking business, according to a senior executive. The company offers Hong Kong mobile or ... ( read original story ...)
Meet the HK startup that brings smart contracts to the masses
A Hong Kong startup has launched DINO, a cloud-based platform that allows users with zero programming knowledge to build smart contracts by form filling or templates, while professional users can use its “drag-and-drop” interface and configurations to ... ( read original story ...)
Vinexpo Hong Kong 2018 ‘surpassed all expectations’
The winery also hosted its first masterclass in Hong Kong with the drinks business Hong Kong during the fair. Meanwhile, overall visitor figures were up 2% on 2016 and represented a wide cross-section of Asian markets with mainland Chinese visitors in ... ( read original story ...)
The Mediazone “Oscars” for the Hong Kong business community bestows the prestigious “Most Valuable Enterprise IT Partner Award” on DYXnet Group
"DYXnet has earned a reputation among enterprises as a much trusted IT partner -- and this accolade rewards our outstanding achievements" HONG KONG, June 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- DYXnet Group -- Greater China's leading carrier-neutral network service ... ( read original story ...)
Bombardier signs letter of intent for 18 business jets with Hong Kong firm
Bombardier said Tuesday it has signed a letter of intent with carrier HK Bellawings Jet Limited that could result in the acquisition of up to 18 Global 6500 and Global 7500 aircraft. The value of the transaction could reach $1.14 billion U.S. at list ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Airlines axes Gold Coast, Cairns flights
Hong Kong Airlines is pulling out of the Australian market with the axing of its flights to the Gold Coast and Cairns. The Virgin Australia partner airline has confirmed those flights will end on 28 October 2018 "due to its changing business strategy in ... ( read original story ...)
June 4 shows why Hong Kong is not just another city in China
On a business trip to Singapore and Malaysia over the last few days, I found taxi drivers often asking me if I was from China, and which part of the country I came from. “Yes, I’m from Hong Kong,” was my regular answer. Then the conversation would ... ( read original story ...)
‘Plugging’ HK tech startups into the world
New economy companies in top gear as city goes all out in innovation push Times have never been better for Hong Kong's technology enterprises, particularly startups, with the central government's full blessings and the SAR putting money where its mouth is ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tech start-up chief’s main goal is to help sick and elderly with robotic devices
Wearing a robotic suit does not immediately turn you into a superhero. But with such a sci-fi-looking outfit, sick and elderly people may be able to move and lift heavy objects more easily. Denis Huen Yin-fan, founder and chief executive of MedEXO Robotics ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s most prestigious business accolades raise qualification bar for nominees
The DHL/SCMP Hong Kong Business Awards, which have been honouring outstanding achievements in the city’s business and corporate sectors for almost three decades, have made significant amendments to their performance indicators and award categories, as ... ( read original story ...)
Opening remarks by S for IT at STARTIT.Asia Hong Kong 2nd Edition Startup & Ecosystem Mixer (English only)
Following are the opening remarks by the Secretary for Innovation and Technology, Mr Nicholas W Yang, at the STARTIT.Asia Hong Kong 2nd Edition Startup & Ecosystem Mixer today (May 29): Consul General (Consul General of Italy in Hong Kong and Macao, Mr ... ( read original story ...)
Smart-locker startup Pakpobox ventures into self-pickup market
Among the entities seeking to capitalize on this phenomenon is Hong Kong-based Pakpobox, a startup that was founded in 2014. Pakpobox Hongkong currently has about 3,500 so-called compartment doors installed in 60 locations in Hong Kong, including shopping ... ( read original story ...)