Category: BUSINESS

This article is part of Tech in Asia’s partnership with The Jay Kim Show where we publish the revised transcripts from the show’s podcast interviews with top entrepreneurs. This is heavily revised from the original show transcripts. For the full ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong tech startup Coocepts has come up with world’s first Wireless Charging Levitating Moon Light which will float on table just as moon floats in the middle of the sky. The Coocepts Wireless Charging Levitating Moon Light is the first of its kind ... ( read original story ...)

A tech startup which offers retailers technology that lets online shoppers try items on virtually, and wants to become the "Google of size and shape", has bagged millions of pounds in fresh funding from investors. Metail has raised a £10m series B led by ... ( read original story ...)

HONG KONG When Horan Fu decided to buy a 500-sq-foot apartment for HK$7.4 million last year, the biggest draw was the developer's offer of 85 percent financing with an option to defer interest payments for the first three years. "The interest rate could be ... ( read original story ...)

African rangers detailed harrowing firsthand tales of elephant poaching during a June visit to Hong Kong, an event marked by a tense standoff with traders who say their business is legal. - Reuters ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong and China stocks opened the morning session lower on Friday after global bond yields rose overnight and US stocks fell sharply yesterday as the sell-off in the technology sector continued. The Hang Seng Index opened down 0.44 per cent ... ( read original story ...)

HONG KONG -- China's sole operating aircraft carrier arrived on its first port call to Hong Kong on Friday as part of efforts to stir patriotism amid commemorations of the city's handover from British to Chinese rule 20 years ago. The Liaoning steamed into ... ( read original story ...)

“Why we are better is partly because of ‘One Country Two Systems,’” he said. “People who want to sell to China are comfortable to do business in Hong Kong. Increasingly, Chinese businessmen who want to do business with the rest of world are using ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong has diverse cultural and social backgrounds ... “At the current state of my business, I am still struggling to gain more exposure for my own work. This had proven to be really difficult for designers,” said Belinda Chang, founder of Obellery ... ( read original story ...)

For now, Ma and Da Rosa are keeping their startup focused on Hong Kong. The next step is to add pillows to the lineup. Then they’ll ponder overseas expansion – but they’re both tight-lipped on where that will be. “When you’re solving a problem ... ( read original story ...)

HONG KONG Tencent Holdings Ltd (0700.HK) has invested around $100 million to $150 million in Indonesian ride-hailing startup Go-Jek, sources said, in another sign the Chinese tech giant was looking to tap into growth in Southeast Asia's mobile-based services. ( read original story ...)

It’s coming up to that time of the year when the RISE Summit hits Hong Kong. Produced by Web Summit, RISE is the biggest startup event in Asia. During the three-day series of events, held from July 11th – 13th 2017, a multitude of speakers ... ( read original story ...)

While Cathay Pacific is Hong Kong’s most well known airline, they’re not the only airline based there. Another airline that’s growing very nicely is Hong Kong Airlines, which presently has a fleet or A320 and A330 aircraft. The airline also has 15 ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong is getting a very wet start to July, with at least 12 days of frequent showers and humidity of up to 95 per cent on the way, according to the Observatory. On Tuesday morning, many had to rush to work in heavy downpours, with occasional sunshine. ( read original story ...)