We have set up two InnoHK research clusters focusing on two major areas, namely healthcare technologies and artificial intelligence as well as robotics technologies. We aim to pool in top-notch ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong looks to technology as public ignorance and apathy leave city with US$885 billion shortfall in mortality protection
Hong Kong faces a mortality protection gap of HK$6.9 trillion (US$884.6 billion), which could cause many families undue financial trouble in the event of the death of the main earner, according to the ... ( read original story ...)
China’s DRC Bank Raises $1.2 Billion in Hong Kong IPO
Dongguan Rural Commercial Bank Co. raised HK$9.1 billion ($1.2 billion) in its Hong Kong initial public offering after pricing shares at the bottom of a marketed range, according to people familiar ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong start-up Ampd Energy joins Gammon to decarbonise construction sites, swap diesel generators with batteries
Ampd Energy’s nearly 70 battery-powered energy storage systems deployed in Hong Kong have reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 8,000 tonnes a year. ( read original story ...)
Court case of 47 Hong Kong democracy activists to resume on Nov. 29
A closely monitored national security case involving 47 Hong Kong democracy activists charged with conspiracy to commit subversion, most of whom have been in custody for more than six months, will ... ( read original story ...)
UK warned Hong Kong critics to avoid China extradition nations: campaigner
A prominent rights campaigner said Thursday Britain had warned him and other Beijing critics to avoid travel to countries that have an extradition agreement with China because of Hong Kong's national ... ( read original story ...)
Business news live: OYO to file for up to $1.2 billion-IPO next week
A.M. OYO to file for up to $1.2 billion-IPO next week Hospitality firm OYO is planning to raise between $1 billion to 1.2 billion through an initial public offering and is expected to file the draft ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore IPO market’s prospects brighten but no quick fix in sight
Singapore's move to launch new funds to support startups will help companies seeking IPOs, though it could take years before Singapore Exchange might become a centre for regional tech listings, ... ( read original story ...)
Foreign office ‘warned UK-based Hong Kong critics about extradition risk abroad’
Concerns about global reach of controversial security law after activist Bill Browder says he was contacted about travel dangers ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leads Asian markets rally as Evergrande fears subside
Asian markets rose Thursday as concerns about the collapse of troubled property giant Evergrande receded for now, while investors were also cheered by a Federal Reserve plan to begin scaling back its ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC CEO sees market impact from Evergrande debt woes
HSBC Holdings PLC expects the debt problems involving embattled property developer China Evergrande Group to have an impact on capital markets but does not see any direct impact on the bank, its group ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC names new head of brand and brand partnerships
HSBC has appointed Grace Chan (pictured) as head of brand and brand partnerships Asia Pacific. Chan will be based out of Hong Kong, and started her with HSBC last month. Before that, she worked for ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong markets continue to operate smoothly: monetary authority
Hong Kong money markets continue to operate smoothly with ample liquidity in the banking system the Hong Kong Monetary Authori ... ( read original story ...)
Secretlab to ShopBack: LinkedIn unveils top 15 S’pore startups to look out for in 2021
This is why LinkedIn’s list of Top Startups 2021 serves as a source of encouragement and hope. To put together this year’s rankings, LinkedIn accessed their data across four pillars: employee growth, ... ( read original story ...)