Hong Kong prides itself on being a fintech hub. On the first "fin" part, there is no doubt. On the second "tech" bit, much work remains to be done. The Hong Kong FinTech Week that ended last week has ... ( read original story ...)
FT seeks a China business and finance reporter in Hong Kong
The Financial Times is seeking a China Business and Finance Reporter to join its Asian editorial headquarters in Hong Kong. This is a new role that will focus on coverage of corporations and ... ( read original story ...)
The OUTstanding Top 100 Executives 2021
He led participation on the India Workplace Equality Index, Japan Pride Index and Australia Pride in Diversity index as well as sponsored McKinsey signing Marriage Equality declarations in Japan and ... ( read original story ...)
Li Ka-Shing-Backed AI Startup Founder Targets Electric Vehicles, Growth Amid Global Chip Shortage
Albert Liu founded San Diego-based AI startup Kneron in 2015. Since then, it has raised more than $100 million in funding from investors including Alibaba, Foxconn and Hong Kong billionaire Li ... ( read original story ...)
Northern Metropolis: optimism fuels home prices while developers race to capture market upswing in Hong Kong’s northwestern region
The Northern Metropolis blueprint is fanning optimism on home prices in the city’s northwestern region. A sold-out weekend in CK Asset’s #Lyos project in Hung Shui Kiu is one example. ( read original story ...)
Grey Hong Kong names Daffy Lau GM, makes slew of promotions
Most notably, Duffy Lau, business partner and director of Integration, has been named general manager, Grey Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Grey Makes Four Promotions at Hong Kong Studio
Grey has announced four promotions at their Hong Kong Studio. The appointments include Duffy Lau who has been named General Manager, Owen Smith who has been named Chief Strategy Officer, and Desmon Li ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing’s Memory Control in Hong Kong
It’s now a crime to memorialize the Tiananmen massacre. ( read original story ...)
Dozens of Hong Kong schools hit by falling enrolment face ‘inevitable’ closures as 40,000 families leave city, population shrinks
Dozens of Hong Kong primary and secondary schools face closure as a result of falling enrolment, a situation made worse by the departure of about 40,000 families who emigrated over the past year, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong teen with alleged triad links arrested for possession of $3.6 million worth of cocaine
A Hong Kong teenager who police suspect to have links with triad groups was recently arrested with 23 kilograms (50 pounds) of cocaine reportedly worth around 27 million Hong Kong dollars ... ( read original story ...)
Alliance Advisors Expands Asian Operations Appointment of New VP, Business Development, Hong Kong & China
Alliance Advisors, leading global proxy solicitation and corporate advisory firm, is pleased to announce that James Ho has joined Alliance’s Hong Kong team as Vice President of Business Development. ( read original story ...)
HSBC asks staff to get vaccinated by November 30
HSBC has announced a new vaccine policy for workers based in Hong Kong - asking them to have their first dose by the end of the month. In a memo cited by local media, HSBC requested their ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong arrests three for urging voters to cast blank ballots
Three people were arrested in Hong Kong on Tuesday for urging voters to cast blank ballots in upcoming polls, a corruption watchdog said, as the city cracks down on efforts to boycott the first race ... ( read original story ...)
Road races set to return as Hong Kong Cycling Association agree to Covid-19 prevention measures
No road races since January 2020 but organisers expect approval from authorities soon after agreeing to measures. ( read original story ...)