Hong Kong-based digital bank ZA Bank has introduced “Salary FastPass,” which is an interest-free early payday option in Asia that lets people access their monthly salary up to 7 days in advance. ZA ... ( read original story ...)
A startup is making ‘real’ milk, cheese, and ice-cream without cows
Perfect Day has been working on an alternative to plant-based milk products and cow's milk without having to exploit animals to produce it. ( read original story ...)
Biden’s Warning to US Companies About Doing Business with Hong Kong; Kryptall Can Protect US Companies by Not Creating Call Records
According to President Biden’s advisory, US businesses are at risk from electronic surveillance without warrants and the probability of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Leader Says Civic Groups That Cross ‘Red Lines’ Should Disband
Carrie Lam made her comments after the Civil Human Rights Front, known for organizing some of the biggest protests in 2019, said Sunday it could no longer operate. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Bay area drives market development
In particular, I wish to share with you my thoughts on the three major drivers for the industry, covering I&T (innovation and technology) and new economy development, carbon neutrality, and the ... ( read original story ...)
How this Hong Kong developer is blending old and new to produce modern buildings
Chow said the proposed redevelopment, within walking distance of the Prince Edward MTR station, will demolish the four blocks of four to six-storey old buildings and redevelop the ... ( read original story ...)
Apidays Hong Kong 2021: Deep Diving the Open API, Open Banking & Data Ecosystem in Hong Kong
Apidays LIVE Hong Kong 2021, the biggest API-first virtual conference in Hong Kong, unveils the schedule & agenda today with the theme "API Ecosystem & ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong neobank ZA Bank launches early payday product
Users can get their monthly payroll up to seven days in advance, interest-free. Hong Kong virtual bank, ZA Bank, has launched Salary FastPass, an interest-free early payday product that allows users ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong lengthens quarantines for United States, 15 other countries
Hong Kong will tighten entry restrictions for travelers arriving from the United States and 15 other countries beginning Friday, extending the quarantine period to 21 days. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Doubles Quarantine for Most Returning Residents
Hong Kong ramped up its hotel quarantine period to at least two weeks for vaccinated residents returning from most countries, ending a short-lived flirtation with looser travel rules and setting off a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Lam tells solicitors’ group to stay out of politics
Hong Kong's government may cut ties with one of the city's key legal profession associations if it gets involved in politics, leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday in her latest warning to civil society ... ( read original story ...)
Insurer AIA posts 22per cent rise in first-half new business value
Asia-focussed insurer AIA Group Ltd reported a 22per cent rise in first-half new business value on Tuesday, as it recovered from business disruptions caused by the pandemic in its main markets of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam reveals government has opened talks on implementing China’s anti-sanctions law, but timetable for enacting this year ‘extremely tight’
Hong Kong's leader has revealed her officials have begun internal talks on the implementation of China's anti-sanctions law, conceding however that the timetable for enacting the legislation before ... ( read original story ...)
New Zealand to Enter Lockdown; Hong Kong’s Rules: Virus Update
Singapore is considering a plan to allow groups of vaccinated travelers to enter the country on carefully controlled itineraries. Business groups in Hong Kong slammed the decision to further curb ... ( read original story ...)