When people talk about cities seeming futuristic, generally they mean it in a positive way. But Hong Kong — a wealthy metropolis plagued with an affordable housing crisis — shows what could happen as cities get more crowded. According to United ... ( read original story ...)
New German envoy seeks closer business ties with Hong Kong at Unity Day celebration
The Day of German Unity reception was held yesterday (9 October) and, like in previous years, the welcoming speech did not fail to bring laughters while keeping current affairs in mind with optimism. Leading the celebration was Dieter Lamlé, the new ... ( read original story ...)
3 Lessons Learned From Building 10 Startups In 54 Hours
Taking a startup from the idea phase, building a team, validating your assumptions, then developing a prototype, all in 54 hours, isn’t easy. But that’s precisely what ten teams in Hong Kong’s leg of Global Startup Weekend, focusing on Artificial ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, mainland Chinese regulators agree to share identity of stock connect investors
Likewise, the China Securities Regulatory Commission will provide the SFC with investor identification for mainlanders trading Hong Kong stocks via the stock connect, Alder said. The new regulations will be implemented from the middle of next year. ( read original story ...)
Citi Ventures Invites 60 University Students From Hong Kong to Visit As Part of The Week-Long Fintech Bootcamp At Stanford
Citi Ventures announced on Monday it welcomed 60 university students from Hong Kong to its San Francisco office in September ... partners with entrepreneurs to make strategic investments in start-ups that are developing solutions across Data Analytics ... ( read original story ...)
We will not skip national anthem, says Hong Kong soccer chief as patience wears out with boo boys
The March of the Volunteers will ring out from Hong Kong Stadium on Tuesday night ... Under Fifa rules, it is not necessary to play the national anthem before the start of an international match if both teams and the match commissioner agree. ( read original story ...)
Here’s why Hong Kong’s commuting subsidy will hurt the people it’s supposed to help
Hundreds of thousands of Hong Kong’s long distance bus and rail commuters will get special public transport fare discounts under a concession scheme to be outlined by Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor ... Sources have confirmed the government is ... ( read original story ...)
American Airlines Flight From Hong Kong Cancelled After Cargo Catches Fire
An American Airlines flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles was canceled Monday after fire broke out next to the aircraft while the plane was parked at the gate. A piece of loading equipment ignited while in the process of loading cargo into the hold of the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s iconic Jumbo Floating Restaurant to be given a facelift
It’s even appeared in a few movies itself. And now it’s time for Hong Kong’s famous Jumbo Floating Restaurant to get a facelift, according to the owner, Melco International Development. “Last time we had a major refurbishment was 15 years ago. ( read original story ...)
Logistics startup Deliveree hauls $14.5m in series A round
Deliveree is just one of several logistics startups battling for market share in Southeast Asia. Both hailing from Hong Kong, recently minted unicorn GoGoVan and Lalamove – which raised US$30 million in its series B round earlier this year – connect ... ( read original story ...)
October Is Sourcing Show Time In Hong Kong
HONG KONG, CHINA - Media OutReach - Oct 9 ... VIP buyer lounges, ample refreshment areas, wi-fi access, travel and accommodation assistance, business centre, and an exhibitor locator system all are available throughout the show. MEGA SHOW Part 2 ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakh Diyas to face world №4 at the start of Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2017
ASTANA. KAZINFORM In her first match at the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2017, Kazakhstani Zarina Diyas will face the first seeded Elina Svitolina from Ukraine, Sports.kz reports. The tournament will take place from October 7-15, 2017 at the iconic ... ( read original story ...)
Sneak Peek: Startup Launchpad 2017 – Asia’s Largest Hardware Startup Tradeshow
Come join us for an evening of networking and connecting with the expert speaker for our October event. Startup Launchpad is coming to Hong Kong again this October. Join us to get a quick sneak peek on the highlights you’ll experience at the tradeshow ... ( read original story ...)
ZEDRA Announces Two New Senior Trust Hires in Hong Kong
Commenting on the two new appointments, John Ashwood, Managing Director of ZEDRA Hong Kong said. "This is a significant step ... as we set out to develop and grow this part of the business quickly over the next three years." ZEDRA's 500-strong team of ... ( read original story ...)